Beneath Her | [R-16]

Chapter Ten

Just like that, a month has already passed. Tomorrow is the big day of whatever might happen. It might go well, or I might get arrested.

Talagang nagda date na si Drey at Justin. Atleast that's what I heard. Hindi ko alam kung sila ba talaga o napilitan lang dahil may nangyari sakanila.

"Hey..." Kim snapped me out of day dreaming. With all honesty, Kim grew a space in my heart. He's been a friend, a real friend to me more than anyone else. "Ako na maghahatid sayo.. Sabihan mo na yang driver mo."

"Why?"

"Tomorrow's the big day, Nat. I just want to spend some time with you." he said, not even explaining further.

"Fine." I said and texted my driver. He bought snacks that we ate in the car.

"You're still 17, right? I'm surprised you're not arrested yet." iling ko.

"Fake ID nga meron ako. Sa tingin mo driver's license, hindi ko kayang dayain?" he giggled.

"You're bragging about doing illegal shit? Seriously?" I replied with a scoff.

We've been so close with each other. Sa sobrang close, I didn't want it to work. So we would still have something to do. There's a part of me that's scared that we won't talk after we accomplish this. "Ang tahimik mo ata." sabi niya at pinisil yung tagiliran ko.

 
"I'm just nervous." I sighed.

"If it doesn't work out, don't worry. Libo libo lang naman ang nawala." he laughed nervously.

"That's my whole month allowance, Kim." sabi ko at inikutan siya ng mata. Napiling siya, "Sus, rich kid."

"What would happen tomorrow?" tanong ko pagkatigil niya ng sasakyan sa tapat ng bahay. "I guess we'll find out. I'll see you tomorrow." he said and waved goodbye.

I sneeked on the way in. Ayokong makasalubong si Vicky at kung ano ano pang itanong saakin. I couldn't sleep early so I took a bath, soaking myself in the tub. This should go well this time. Habang dinadama ko pa yung tubig, biglang tumawag si Kim.

[Hey. I couldn't sleep.]

"Same, I'm a little worried. Not about my name getting dragged. What if it fails? I'm sure I'm not getting my money back. Worse, my dad would give me shit more than what he already does." I vented out.

[See? This is why I called. I knew there was something you're worried about.] he chuckled.

[Even if your dad says he's not proud of you, I am. You're such a great daughter, trying to please him. He just doesn't see it but I do.]

"So, are you my dad now?" I sarcastically asked.

[Yeah, I'll be your daddy.]

I could see him wink even if it's over the call. Napaikot nalang ako ng mata at napangiti,

"Disgusting."

[That's the only reason why I called. Matulog ka na, prepare for tomorrow. Not oils and moisturizers, actual guts and courage.]

He said as I was smeering oil to my arms.

"Alright, fine. Goodnight." sabi ko at binaba yung cellphone. Damn, tomorrow's gonna be a big day.

Hindi kami na bigyan ng time stamp sa kung anong oras mangyayari. Pagkapasok ko sa classroom, mayroong decorations.