Second Chance Point

18: Torn

18: Torn

SAM'S POV

From: JC *monkey head emoji* 

I'm on a morning run with Ax and Tom. Will be back in a few.

That's the first text that I got this morning. I wonder why Kief has not texted me yet. It's quite unusual. Is he sick? Or did he see Jeron and JC's IG posts yesterday? If that's the case, then I should be preparing myself for a long explanation. Should I start explaining now or just wait till lunchtime? Should I call him or not? 

Okay, I will just call him.

Calling Kief *blue heart emoji*…

His phone keeps on ringing, but he's not picking it up. Maybe he's still asleep or he went for a run or he doesn't want to talk to me? I tried to call him again, but still no avail.

I decided to just shrug it off my sleeves and just cross the bridge when I get there. 

I went inside my comfort room and did my morning routine. I took a long (and relaxing) bath before I prepared myself for church. The moment I got out of the room, JC came in with Kuya Axel and Tho. 

Sam: Hi guys! Good morning! 

Axel: Good morning, Sam! You sure look good today. Saan ang lakad?

Thomas: Kuya, she always looks good.

He moved closer to me and placed his left arm on my shoulders.

Sam: Tho! Go home now. Change your clothes first. You're too sweaty. You might get sick.

Thomas: You're pushing me away?

Then he made that pout again.

Sam: Yes, I am. I don't want you to get sick. You're a cry baby pa naman when you're sick.

JC made a fake coughing sound. I turned my eyes on him and he gave me that I-know-what-you-are-doing look. Annoying as ever. 

Thomas: Oh, didn't notice that you're still here.

Axel: Nica was right about your ability of creating your own world.

JC: Nica's just adorable, isn't she?

Axel: Love sick.

Thomas: Look who's talking. Hindi lang nag-reply si Jade gusto mo na agad puntahan sa condo.

Kuya Axel placed his hand on his nape. Guilty!

JC: Hey! I'm leaving you here for a while. I'll just take a bath. 

We nodded, then JC went straight to his room.

Axel: What time is it?

He said as he leaned against the kitchen counter. I checked my phone.

Sam: 7:35

Kuya Axel's eyes grew big like I said something wrong.

Axel: It's that late?!? I better get going. Thomas, don't take too long. Bye Sam! JC! I'M GOING! 

I kissed him goodbye before he left in such a rush.

Sam: What's with the rush?

Thomas: Just the usual. He wants to be Jade's first caller.

Sam: Seriously? 

He nodded with a I-can't-believe-it-myself look on his face. 

Sam: So, what are your plans for the day?