Unexpectedly Mr. Famous (Tagalog/English)

CHAPTER 38: Awkward Silence

-----HeyLa guys so it's taking me so long to update. And I'm so sorry. I was just wondering if there's still here reading my story. I know I fail you all again.  But hopefully, you still forgive me. You guys can find me on my FB. Just search Rheiza Salazar Calimlim.

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Syd's Pov

                As we walked towards the banana tree, which I suggested to get our food, I couldn't resist stealing glances at the guy walking beside me, noticing how his face flushed every time his stomach rumbled.

He caught me looking and smirked shyly. "My tummy is staging a full-on protest," he quipped, and I couldn't help but chuckle in amused agreement. It seemed like we were both hungry enough for our stomachs to start making their demands known. I'm glad di ako pinapahiya ng tiyan ko sa mga oras na ito. Oh dahil kaya lang talaga makiayon sa akin ng tiyan ko. I mean sino ba matutuwang kumain sa ganitong situation. 

bigla ulit ako napalingon kay Harry.

Oo nga pala sino pa nga ba syempre itong kasama ko. 

Out of nowhere, an uncomfortable hush settled in between us. Honestly, I still preferred sticking to small talk or avoiding too much conversation with him. 

I'm not used to it.

"Feeling all good now?" he questioned out of the blue, and I found myself swallowing unintentionally, feeling the tension rise again.

I nodded in response, not trusting my voice to convey the mix of emotions swirling within me. Despite my nod, I knew that things weren't entirely resolved between us, and the unease lingered like a shadow over our interaction.

"That's good," he replied with a quick gaze in my direction. I noticed the tension in his expression, mirroring the unease I felt inside.

I began to breathe deeply, feeling as though the air pressure in my lungs was trying to escape. Each exhale seemed to carry with it a sense of release, yet the weight of guilt still lingered between us, palpable in the air.

I glanced at him and then at the ground, feeling a pang of guilt wash over me. "A-and you? How's your head?" I asked, my voice carrying a hint of concern.

He gave his noggin a quick tap, and I could see a flicker of discomfort in his expression. Suddenly, the weight of my actions settled heavily on my shoulders. It was clear that my earlier actions had caused him some discomfort, and I regretted them deeply.

Di ko naman ginusto maging agresibo nung mga oras an yun. Nagtaon lang talaga na di ako sanay na may ibang male human being ang magkakaroon ng ganun closure  sa akin. Like hello lumaki nga akong alof.

"I'm fine," He said smiling simply.

"T-That's good," I said, battling the urge to shoot him a guilt-inducing glare. I never imagine na magkakaroon kami ng ganito ka casual na paguusap. Not that we're divulging extensive details about our personal lives, but at least now the nature of our conversations is devoid of any hint of animosity or irritation that had characterized our interactions before, To the point where I almost wanted to kick his ass out of our lives.

And for some weird reason, I felt a little bit comfortable. Knowing that we can have this little chit-chat without arguing mixes with annoyance

Wait what??? comfortable agad agad? seriously Sydney are you out of your mind? Stay cool and keep it casual.

Pasimple ko sinapok forehead ko dahil sa naiisip ko.

"So, How long have you been here?" Bigla ako natigagal. Caught off guard by his question, I hesitated whether to delve into more personal details. I had just told myself moments ago to stick to small talk, to avoid any potential discomfort or tension. Bigla lang ako napalingon ng mabilis sa kaniya.