Invested In Her (GxG)

IIH-2

Tabitha Kapoor

I slumped wearily onto Pame's bed. Napakahirap talaga maghanap ng trabaho. I wasn't just physically drained, but emotionally battered as well. Each rejection felt like a blow to me, and my self-confidence was taking a hit because of the looks people gave me. Parang naman hindi sila dumaan sa ganito sa starting phase.

"What you need in life is always the hardest to find." I sighed.

Money.. Money.. Money...

"Money!" Mahina kong sabi sabay gulo sa aking buhok.

Huminga ako ng malalim sabay bagsak ng likod ko sa kama. Sa halip na kisame, agad kong nakita ang yero na nagtatakip dito sa bahay. Hindi rin maganda ang kalagayan ng buhay dito sa tahanan nila Pame. Sakto lang sa pang-araw-araw na pangkain. That's why Tita was always on edge. Lalo na pagdating sa akin.

I made a sound with my tongue and covered my eyes with my right hand. As I closed my eyes, HeufulScarletBloom's chat earlier popped into my mind. Sakto na naman ang timing niya kanina.

"Who are you?" tanong ko sa aking sarili.

Tuwing nasa alanganin ako, siya palagi ang unang nagpapakita sa apps. Gusto ko talaga siyang makilala. Kahit malaman ko lang kung she or he ba siya.

ScarletBloom is a maniac, but a respectful one.

Inalis ko ang aking braso mula sa pagkakapatong aking noo at unti-unting binuksan ang mga mata. "Wait... is there a difference?"

Dahil sa naisip naalala ko ang ibang scenario na sumakto sa masamang araw ko noon at sa simpleng chat niyang 'yon ay nalilibang ako. I was still in the US at that time.

Ang dami kong iniisip sa mga deadlines ng projects ko sa iba't ibang subject. Graduating from high school was within reach, but the pressure to complete all the requirements was suffocating. Kailangan kong tapusin lahat para makapag-graduate ng maayos. Ito na ang huling taon ko sa high school and I will be going to college soon!

I'm super excited but at the same time scared.

Naglibang muna ako para hindi ma-stress dahil parang sasabog na ang utak ko nang mag-message si HeufulScarletBloom sa app. Napakunot ang noo ko dahil naalala ko na may request lang siya kahapon, kaya nakakapagtaka that she messaged me again. She never chats two days in a row. I already know her pattern. It's always every other day.

HeufulScarletBloom: my seductive muse, you're thinking about me, yeah? Because suddenly I got horny. Your every curve and contour dances in my mind, setting my senses ablaze.

After reading that, my other brow suddenly raised and the other side of my lips curled up. Confusion was replaced by a mischievous smile. The side of me that only he can bring out.

Fingers tapping on the screen, I respond with a teasing one.

SultrySeductress: Could it be that you're the one who can't get me out of your mind? Perhaps it's my essence that stirs your deepest cravings.

I smiled and sent another playful chat.

SultrySeductress: Shall I send you something that will make your pulse quicken and your skin flush with heat?

Hindi nagtagal nang makita ko na nagta-type siya and receive a chat that my heart pump with excitement.

HeufulScarletBloom: Oops, my bad. Was I too transparent in my longing for you? Well then, my seductress, I graciously accept your tempting offer. Make me crave, more...