Speed Dial

S01, Ep13

Maine drove aimlessly that day. No destination in mind; just a car with a full tank, a playlist meant for random trips and a phone set on silent.

She started driving after lunch. Originally, she just wanted to drive around for a few minutes and then go back home. But then, minutes turned into hours and "around" turned into Cafe Lupe. Ever since Rj brought her to that cafe a few years ago, she'd grown a certain fondness about it. Who wouldn't love a great place that has a great view and serves good food, right?

Her phone was plugged to her car's stereo and her Apple Music was on shuffle. Noah Cyrus feat. Labrinth's Make Me (Cry) came on.

🎶 I never needed you like I do right now
I never needed you like I do right now
I never hated you like I do right now
'Cause all you ever do is make me...

Gave you up 'bout 21 times
Felt those lips, tell me 21 lies, yeah
You'll be the death of me
Sage advice
Love-lovin' you could make Jesus cry 🎶

"Sobrang accurate mo naman pala minsan, Apple Music. Ano po? Che ka!" She said. "Pero maganda ah. I like this song."

She's been enjoying the time that she has for herself lately. Yes, Rj still texts her and calls her from time to time. The last time they were together didn't end well mainly because everything that Rj did confused her out of her wits and she needs to rethink things.

John Mayer's Moving On and Getting Over played while she was driving through traffic in Marcos Highway.

🎶 Moving on and getting over
Are not the same, it seems to me
'Cause you've been gone, I'm growing older
But I still can't seem to get you off my mind
And I do believe I feel you all the time

Moving on and getting over
Are not the friends they used to be
It's been so long since I got to hold you
But I still can't seem to get you off my mind
And I do believe I feel you all the time, all the time

Tell me I can have the fact you've loved me to hold onto
Tell me I can keep the door cracked open, to let light through
For all my running, I can understand
I'm one text away from being back again
But I'm moving on and I'm getting over
I'm-a getting over, I'm getting over
I got to get over 🎶

"Walang pilitan, Kuya. Ikaw ba pinipilit kong maka-move on and maka-get over from Katy Perry? Hay nako." She said so casually, as if John Mayer could hear her or even understand what she just said. (C/N: Nakakatawa na ba ako? Hindi pa din? Oh...kay 😢😆)

She reached for her tumbler inside her bag and took a sip while listening (and constantly rolling her eyes) to John Mayer about moving on and getting over like he was so good at doing it. Ehem. Katy Perry. Ehem.

She was already at Cafe Lupe when Frances' Love Me Again played. She remembers downloading this song a few weeks ago or so but she never really got to listening to it.

She parked her car and stayed inside the car to gather her things and to listen to the song too.

🎶 Paint a picture in black and white
If you're night sleep
Did you dream of me?
Did you think of me?
Show me how much I've changed your life
That you can't ignore
Kiss me like before
What are you crying for?