Ghosts of the past (Singamalay & ASEAN)

Creep!

"He really likes you, you know?''

I looked at her before looking back to Singa, whose interest was taken by a nearby outfit and from the subtle movements he was making, also collecting himself.

I think about what she said. We aren't even a couple. He either likes me or is somehow just a really, really good actor. Why do I kind of wish it was the first option? Is that weird? Do I actually like Singa?

Yes.

I widened my eyes when that answer popped up in my head instantly. I looked at Eliana as she waited for a response.

''Yeah... I think I like him too.''

I covered my mouth when I realised what i had just said. Think? I should have just said, "Of course I like him. We are dating, after all?''

Oh no... I hope I didn't mess it up...

She laughed. ''Don't worry, I knew you guys weren't dating all along. It was hard to tell, though. Your acting was amazing. Your love seemed very genuine,''

''What gave us away?'' I asked, slightly blushing and kind of disappointed that we couldn't continue pretending.

''Honestly? Couples usually have a look of contentment if they were as happy as you guys had 'acted'. You guys have a more... longing look on your faces," She stated, hiding the quatation marks with her fingers when she said acted.

I sighed when she continued. ''However, my statement still stands. I think he really likes you. The question is, do you like him? It seems you are still unsure. I'll let you think about it,''

Eliana left, leaving me with a very difficult question and emotion to understand. I shook my head before following her to join Singa.

[Hehe, Eliana is definitely shipping them as well]

Seeing us, he turned around. ''Finished speaking? If there is nothing left, then I think we can go and pay for the suits, right, sayang? By the way, how does the blue suit look on me?''

I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty that we were still pretending to be dating when Eliana already knew, but I didn't want it to stop. Quite selfish, I know.

''It looks amazing on you, babe. We don't have anything else that we need to get here, so I think that we can go after paying for the suits,''

We went into different changing rooms, changed into our normal clothes, and went out to meet with Eliana patiently waiting for us.

''Ah, you guys are done. I'll go help you with the payments,''

She showed us to the counter and rang up the outfits. I insisted on paying for them since it was my idea to go into the shop after all, but Singa decided to pay since, in his words, 'It's my treat.''

Plus, he swiped his card before I could take out my wallet...

She carefully placed them and the receipt in a bag and handed it to them. ''Thank you for coming. If there are any problems with the outfit, the tailor's shop is beside us and is open Monday to Thursday at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.''