I Can't Make You Love Me

Chapter V - Dense

A week has passed very quickly. Everyone is busy doing their own reviews, researchs, and note huntings. Finals is just around the corner. Me and the girls often see each other, and for the first time in their life, they've decided to study, which is very unusual. Sa apat, si Selene ang pinaka hindi ko nakikita. She somehow always disappears. She knows ninja moves men. And as for Eros, we're doing good, but yeah, we also often see each other. 

I am currently here at a nearby coffee shop, studying. I love the smell of coffee. Hindi ko kasama si Nyx ngayon kasi mas gusto niya daw sa library. Yung dalawa naman, umalis na. They still need to buy materials for their final clothing. Me? I've already finished my papers. So now, me and my books are just waiting to be read and scan. It feels so boring without the girls. And oh? Selene? I really see her often, even in my class. 

I texted Eros. Kakamustahin ko lang. 

To Eros:

Hey. How's your review? Where are you? 

Minutes passed by, but still haven't replied. Maybe he was really studying. Guess I'm alone with my coffee and books. 

As I was reading, I heard noises. 

"Agnes! Wait up!" A guy suddenly said. I looked at him. And well, I must say. He was stunning. He was beyond beautiful. I guess he would be much more handsome, if he learns how to smile. 

And to my surprise, he looked at my way! We had a 3 second eye contact, how did I know? Nabilang ko, syempre. 

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin. My Ghad. Did he just saw me checking him out? Nakakahiya ako. And since when I've become a flirt?! Oh yeah. I have blood same as Kuya Dino, that's why. 

Eventually, the guy left already. Woah. You won't see a god like that everyday. Well, Eros is also like a god, and we don't see each other everyday? So yeah. I won't see gods like them everday. 

And why am I even comparing them? I am so weird. Maybe it's because of the coffee I'm drinking? 

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Ang boring naman ng araw ko. Free cut naman ang subjects ko. I am so booooooored. 

I was walking when I remembered that I have my motor today. So I headed to the parking lot and climb to my baby. I'll just go for a ride. Ang boring eh. Wala akong kasama. 

Before I left, tinawagan ko muna si Eros. Hindi naman niya sinasagot. I left with a sigh. 

I started my motor. I guess it's all about  "Catherine Aphrodite" day. 

Umalis na ko ng university since wala ngaakong kasama. I'll just date myself today. It's been a while since I had some alone time. Most of the time, the girls' always serves as my entertainment that's why I would never feel bored. And then most of the time, I'm with Eros. He is one clingy bastard. 

As always, riding my baby never fails to make me happy. It's so soothing and calming and relaxing and whatever words used to describe that feeling. The feeling is just awesome. 

Tahimik akong nag ddrive, until mapadaan ako sa isang eskenita. Iba ang pakiramdam ko dun sa mga lalaking pumasok. Smells like trouble. Then go for it! My inner bitch says. 

Because Curiosity is my middle name, pinark ko muna ang motor ko, tinanggal ang helmet, at nilabas ko sa bulsa ko ang cutter na lagi kong dala. Yeah. I always bring a cutter, you know? Safety measures? 

Sumilip muna ako mula sa bungad. Medyo madilim since hapon na din naman. 

I froze when I saw the man who was being hit by some weird-gross-stupid goons.

Eros

Dammit! Bakit parang gusto kong pumatay?!

Di na ko nag-aksaya pa ng oras. I ran towards those bitch. Yeah. They're guys but I call them bitch. I don't hella care! Sinasaktan nila ang boyfriend ko! 

Tatlo silang lalaki. Base from their outfit, physical appearance, and according to my radar, they're gangsters. Stupid and ignorant gangsters. But I don't care. Kaya ko sila. Piece of cake. 

"'Pag hindi niyo siya binitiwan, puputulin ko ang lahat ng pwedeng maputol sainyo." I said with authority and conviction. 

"Anak ng! May nangielam pa!" Asar na asar na sabi ni stupid gangster #1

"Kalma pare! Chicks naman eh!" Sabi ni stupid gangster #2 sabay tawa ng malakas. Ugh. Disgusting. 

"Mamaya na miss, okay? BRB. Tapusin lang namin to." Sabi ni gangster #3 sabay kindat sa akin! Yuck! That does it! 

Sinugod ko na sila kahit mag-isa ako. Sinapak ko si SG 1 sa panga, and hit him again in the face. I smirked. One down. Tumingin ako sa dalawa pa, at halata namang nagulat sila. I flipped my hair. Looks can be very deceiving, noh?

When they're finally back to reality, sabay naman nila akong sinugod. Sinipa ko yung isa sa hindi ko alam na parte ng katawan, maybe I hit the jackpot. Napaluhod kasi siya sa sakit while holding his Yamashita's treasure. Natawa naman ako. Pero natigil ang saglit kong kasiyahan ng may biglang humablot sa buhok ko. Argh! Dammit! 

"Aba miss! Sumosobra ka na ah?! Tapang mo ah?!" Napapikit naman ako sa hindi malamang dahilan. Not sure kung dahil sa hawak niya ang buhok ko, or sadyang mabaho lang ang hininga niya? Jeeez! I guess the second reason fits. 

Pero siymepre, papatalo ba ko? I gripped at my cutter at sinaksak yun sa kanya. Sa thighs lang naman. I can't kill a person, that's beyond absurd. Mababaw lang naman yung sugat. He'll survive. 

As soon as I was free from the mighty hands of the breath monster, tumakbo kaagad ako kay Eros. Una kong chineck yung mukha niya. I sighed with relief. Gwapo pa din naman. 

I helped him get up at inalalayang mabuti. I looked at him questionably nung ayaw pa niyang magpahawak sa akin. He sighed before holding me back. 

Bago pa kami makaalis sa lugar na yun, ay tinawag ako ng isa sa mga nakalaro ko kanina. "Hoy babae!" 

"Yes?" And I've shown them my sweetest smile. 

"Tapang ah? Sino ka ba?" 

"Catherine Aphrodite Steele, my dear." I said, before winking at him and giving him a flying kiss. Base sa reaction niya, eyes wide open, mukha namang nakilala na niya ko. I just smiled at them before leaving with Eros.

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"A-Ah! Aray!" Eros ranted for the nth time. 

"C'mon, Eros. Nabugbog ka, siyempre gagamutin ko yang mga sugat mo. Sugat yan, malamang naman masakit." I said for a matter of fact. 

He just stared at me. I really can't read what's on his mind through his eyes. They're dark, emotionless, yet I can sense sadness, grief. 

"Hey. What's the matter? Did your wounds affect your brain?" I said trying to lighten up the mood. 

And again, he just stared at me. What the hell is wrong with him? 

"Eros?" I am soooooo confused?

"Hey. Aphrodite. I have to go." Then he left before I could even speak. Him calling me Aphrodite is a sign that he's mad.

But for the stupid gangsters ripped face sake?

WHAT THE HELL DID I DO?!