Hello, Yellow Fellow

Chapter 4

Hello, Yellow Fellow
Chapter 4: Another Ride

"Thank you, and come again, sir," I said with a smile as I handed over the paper bag with his order.

The past few days had been calm, peaceful, and quiet. It had been four days since those strange, bad things happened in my life. Luckily, everything was going back to normal, no weird guy in a yellow hoodie, and no strange encounters.

Pero dapat ko ba talagang ituring na bad encounter 'yong pagkikita namin ni Shan? Still, that first meeting isn't exactly something to celebrate. Nagmukha pa akong stalker at magnanakaw sa paningin niya. Gosh

I grabbed another cup as another customer arrived. Thank goodness at naging busy ang café lately. It kept my mind off everything that had happened, kaya nakakatulog na rin ako nang maayos sa gabi. Nakakapagod din kasi ang pag-entertain ng mga customers. I have to admit, working here isn't so bad.

I checked my phone when a message flashed on the screen. It was from Riri.

Rio:

Eli, I'll pick you up later. Might be a bit earlier, since I have something to do in the evening.

Magpapasama ako kay Riri sa pagbili ng bagong camera. I hadn't thought about buying that one until now since I've been going straight home after work at the café. I guess I've been avoiding going out, just in case something weird happens again. Did I really move on from that night, or naging paranoid lang ako all this time? Well, whatever. At least my life has been peaceful for several days in a row.

I replied to him and agreed, then returned to the counter as another customer arrived. I spent the whole day entertaining customers. Naging kagawian ko na rin ang pakikipag-usap sa iba't-ibang tao na pumupunta sa café, and nakapag-adjust din naman ako kaagad. After all, I've been here for several days now.

Afternoon arrived, and I saw Riri's car park outside. I quickly got ready and told the staff that I'd be heading out early today. Agad naman akong lumabas at pumasok sa kotse ni Riri.

"Hi Eli, where are we heading?" he asked as I buckled my seatbelt.

"Ayala, Riri. Pupunta tayong Camerahaus, I'm getting a new baby," I said with a grin. Finally, I'm getting my new camera. Thanks Kuya!

"There you go again with your obsession," he said, laughing as he started the car.

"Wow ha, as if you don't enjoy all the free photoshoots I do for you," I shot back, narrowing my eyes at him. Mas lalong lumakas yong tawa niya, knowing he couldn't deny it.

"You better take shots of me with your new baby. I should be the first one to break it in," he said, still chuckling.

Ang kapal talaga ng mukha! He loves having his photos taken by me. Wala rin naman akong reklamo kasi he's a natural in front of the camera. Sa totoo lang, I practice on him whenever I plan to join contests.

But I don't think he'll be the first to use it because Kuya said I'll have to bring the camera by Sunday. He probably wants me to take pictures for his solo shoots and product placements. Well, Sorry Riri.

"Just set a date. My studio at the condo is always ready," I said as I touched up my makeup.

You never know, baka may mga cuties sa loob ng mall. At para makamove-on na rin ako doon kay Shan no, onti-onti ko na ring tinatanggap 'yong mga pambabara ni Riri sa akin before. Just gotta be ready.

"Let's hit up some stores after you buy your new cam. I need to get some outfits for that photoshoot. I have some new ideas, send ko sayo mamaya 'yong mga inspos na nahanap ko," he said. I nodded, planning to buy a few things for myself too, something to wear for my Sunday date with Kuya.