MISS NOT PERFECT

CHAPTER 64

I closed my eyes and released my breath that i didn't know i was holding. I opened my eyes again only to see that she's still staring at me but her smile faded and turned into frown.

I bit my lip. I don't know what to do. My hands we're shaking so i had to shoved it both onto my pockets to hide it. I looked up and stared at the clouds. I really wanted to be a cloud right now.

Silence. Then the bell rang, signs that it's already 1pm.

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I keep on tapping my pen on my armchair and can't focus on the discussion. Am i rejected? This is the disadvantage of not having a relationship experience. I dont know whether it was good or bad that she didn't responded. What should i do next? I sighed.

I stared at her, back facing me. Finally, i told her what i feel, something heavy inside my chest had gone.

"Class dismissed"

Mikki stood up and exited the room, i followed suit. I remained myself walking behind her. She stopped at the waiting shed and sat down on the bench. I stood still and cleared my throat. "Ihatid na kita" sabi ko habang nakatingin sa kanya.

She looked up and i immediately averted my gaze. I don't know why i did but i felt like i needed to, besides, i felt awkward and shy at the same time.

Silence.

Does that meant no?

I heaved a sigh and sat next to her. "Sinong susundo sayo?" tanong ko.

There was 99.9℅ na hindi niya sasagutin ang tanong ko. But the .01℅ won.

"Dave" the moment i've heard his name, my jaw clenched. "Si Mr. Sy? Bakit ka niya ihahatid?" I don't know how i sounded but that's the least of my care now.

"He lives near us" she shrugged.

I looked away and sighed.

Tumayo ako at hinablot ang kamay niya at pinatayo siya. Hindi ko na hinintay na magreklamo siya at hinila ko na siya papunta sa kotse ko. I opened the door and smiled at her. "Ako na lang ang maghahatid sayo" i said but she shook her head.

My smile vanished immediately. She untangled my hand on her arm and walked away. I stood rooted on my spot, but i immediately recovered and chased her. "Wait!" I was able to captured her by the arm.

She stopped and faced me. Her forehead creased.

I looked at her straight into the eyes. "Im sorry" i sighed and looked away. "Just forget what i said at the rooftop. But please wag mo kong iwasan" my frustration were heard in my voice.

She just stared at me. Matagal. Na para bang sinasaulo niya ang bawat detalye ng mga mata ko. Then, slowly, her features became soft, the creased on her forehead gone but she didn't smile. It was blank. "I won't" she finally said.

My lips curved loopsided. "Talaga? Thanks!" i happily said that i almost hug her. Buti nalang napigilan ko ang sarili ko.

"Miks?" may nagsalita sa likod ko. Hindi ko na kailangan pang tumingin dahil alam kong si Mr. Sy yun.

Sumimangot ako ng inalis ni Mikki ang kamay ko na nakahawak sa braso niya. She nodded at me and walked towards Mr. Sy. I watched them until they were out of my sight.

I sighed and raked my hair through my fingers. I started walking towards my car when Hans stopped me.

"Ivan"

"Hans. Bakit?"

"Pwedeng mag-usap tayo?" seryosong sabi niya. "Man-to-man dude"

Tinitigan ko muna siya saka tumango.