RIVALRY [ heesun ]

thirty seven.

I woke up from a deep sleep. When I checked the time, it's only six o'clock in the morning. I can't seem to go back to sleep because my mind is already occupied with thoughts.

I remembered those words coming out from Dad's mouth. I already knew he thinks like that, but why would he still say those to me?

Ramdam ko naman.

I slapped my cheek to get a grip.

Yesterday wasn't good so I won't let this day be worse than that.

Naisip kong bisitahin si Eloy today since I have free time before meeting Izzie. Naghilamos muna ako before going to the kitchen as I wanted to feed the kid.

Upon entering, Nanay was shocked to see me. I went to her smiling, spreading my arms to ask for a hug.

"Good morning po!"

"Napaaga ka yata ngayon, Chito! Musta ang tulog mo?"

"It's good po. I think nasasanay na rin po ang body ko na gumising nang maaga because of school."

"Maganda 'yan pero wala ka namang klase ngayon, hindi ba? Ayaw mo bang magpahinga muna?" She sounded worried.

I scratched the back of my head, "I was planning to visit someone po kasi.."

Nanay just raised her eyebrow. Typically, she will ask about it. Pero ngayon ay binibigyan niya ako ng mapanuksong tingin.

When I realized what that look meant, I immediately swayed my hands to deny it, "Oh my, don't get me wrong po. It's for the kid I'm taking care of.."

Hindi pa rin nawawala ang ngiti niya.

"And besides, I don't a-admire someone at the moment.."

She laughed at my statement, "O sige, kailangan mo ba ng tulong ko?"

"Yes po, is it okay to ask for your help in preparing a delicious breakfast?"

"Oo naman. Anong gusto mong ipaghanda sa kanya?"

Nag isip ako saglit. I wanted to eat omelette at the camp yesterday..

"Omelette sounds nice.. and maybe bacon too!"

"Sige tara at gagabayan kita sa pagluto."

I excitedly gathered the pan and utensils that I need in cooking. Si Nanay naman ang naglabas ng mga ingredients. I wore an apron para hindi marumihan ang damit and to keep myself from harm na rin dahil we never know what could happen lalo na I'm not sanay sa pagluluto.

"Dahan-dahan lang.." Nanay guided me in folding the egg to make it an omelette. Nang magamay ko na ito, hinayaan niya ako mag isa at tinulungan mag dilig ng halaman si Tito Pao sa garden.

They're so plantito and plantita coded.

While cooking, I can't stop smiling because I can't wait for Eloy to eat the breakfast I made for him. May halong kaba at saya dahil first time ko ito.

"Oh right.." I suddenly remembered, Aracosa didn't gave me the address! I should ask him.

At first I was contemplating if I'll ask him via DM on twitter. Pero naalala kong I have his contact number kaya doon ko na lang siya minessage.

To: Aracosa

What's the address of Eloy's apartment?

Oh wait, should I make him a breakfast too?

Why would I? Is he that special?

I know my parents told me not to engage with him because he's an enemy, but he became a friend to me now..