Isabela
Rent
After telling him I wouldn't force him anymore, I fled. Tears welled up as I hurried to depart from his house. I still had a long way to go to reach Lola Amelia's house, so I had to walk quickly, almost running, but I felt a little relieved after telling him the truth. I refused to glance back at him, nor did I hold out any hope of being pursued. I was feeling very pained at the moment as I struggled to suppress my intense sobs.
Napadpad ako sa property nya na hindi ko alam property nya pala. Nadaanan ko kahapon ang bahay nya at ang maraming bunga ng apple mango matapos kami mag community duty. I visited their cafe beforehand, bago paman ako nagpasyang nanguha ng apple mango.
I didn't know he owned a newly built house. I saw him there that's why I took the chance to talk to him. It was fate that brought me there for us to talk, because he kept on ignoring me.
He appeared indifferent towards me, despite my repeated texts, he continued to ignore me. I cried a lot when I went to Lola Amelia's house recently, and Marco mentioned he was already dating a Korean girl.
Nalaman ko din sa kanya na the Florentinos sent him letters and pictures I had no idea about. Ang singsing na nawala sa mga kamay ko ay posibleng kinuha ito ni Aiden at ipinadala balik sa kanya.
I was struggling to walk because of the sand, my sandals were actually almost stuck in the sand right now while I continued walking. I could look at the end of Lola Amelia's house right now, pero malayo pa rin ito.
I was informed that a car was approaching me from behind, so I moved to the side to avoid being hit. While I kept up my brisk pace, the Ford Raptor decelerated once it reached my side. As I glanced over, I saw Art being revealed while driving. He looked so stern right now.
"Sakay!" He ordered authoritatively. I wiped my tears away then I still continued walking fast.
"Hindi, okay lang ako, Art. Maglalakad lang ako." I politely responded while still wiping my tears, trying to stop my sobs.
Huminto ang sasakyan at lumabas sya nito after he slammed the door. He looked so serious as he immediately grabbed my wrist then he led me to the car, he opened the door then he waited for me to get up there in the shotgun seat.
"Sakay na, Isabela." Sabi nya sa mahinahong boses. I could hear his slow breaths right now, I even smelled his manly scent. He smelled so hygienic.
I even looked up to him, feeling so nervous. I looked down on his hand while holding my wrist. The veins of his arms were so evident even though he effortlessly held me.
"Sige na!" He repeated with a nice tone of voice.
Umakyat na ako at umupo. I felt like my heart stopped when he was too close to me as he reached for the seatbelt to fasten it for me. Pagkatapos ay sinara nya na ang pinto ng car at umikot na sa kabilang pinto.
Nang magsimula syang mag maneho, I was so timid beside him. We did not talk, I was in pain, yet I was a little relieved. We passed by Lola Amelia's house then the cafe who had lots of customers, also a lot of tourists were on the long beach.
"Saan ba kita ihahatid?" Napatanong sya nang palabas na kami sa East Coast.
"Ah, sa AAT dormitory. Iyong malapit sa convenience store near the pier." I shyly responded nang hindi pa rin sya tinitignan.
We were just quiet until I could see the dorm now. Bigla akong tinablan ng hiya nang mahagip sa paningin si Doc Estella at Aivee na nasa labas kumakain ng balot. The car stopped in front of the dorm.
"Thank you!" I timidly responded then I immediately opened the door of the car. I slammed the door then I walked very fast, but Aivee and Estella blocked me in going inside the gate.
