My Part-Time Job

MP-TJ. #16.

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"I can explain..." I said as he entered the driver's seat. Kanina pa ako pinagpapawisan at kinakabahan. At hindi ko din alam ko bakit ko ba sinabi na bestfriend ko siya imbes na boyfriend ko. For me, maybe... It just doesn't seem right.

He let out a sigh. "Fine. Explain then."

I looked at his eyes and was trying to read his expression, but all I can see is nothing. He has this poker face plastered.

Nagbuntong-hininga muna ako bago nagsalita. "Well... To be honest with you. I really didn't know why I did that. It just came out of my mouth, and...  The first guy that I would ever introduce to my siblings as my boyfriend, I would like also to be my last." I said as I try to calm my shaky fingers.

I watch him as he frustratingly run his fingers through his hair then tugs gently on it. Napangiwi ako ng onti. Is he that mad?

He was gonna say something when I cut him off. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" I blurted out at dahil doon napatingin siya agad sa akin. "Please don't be mad at me." Then I saw how his eyes softened.

He touched my right cheek softly and I couldn't help but lean on to his touch.

"I'm sorry..." the words came out of my mouth.

And for the first time since we left the house, I felt relieved when I saw him smile.

"It's okay."

"So.. Pinapatawad mo na ako?" I asked, cheerfully.

And he smiled more widely this time. "Not yet young lady. Not on one condition."

I looked up on his face and I saw his eyes dancing. His dark eyes glowing... with excitement. Whatever his condition maybe, I think it really would make him happy if I agreed on it.

"What condition?"

"Let's go out on a date."

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You do know that I can't say no to him, right? Well, mainly because I liked his idea too... Yeah... And techically, because he's still my boss.

It's been 3 weeks since we came here in Tagaytay. Yeah... It has been 3 mindblowing weeks. Only a week to go at matatapos na yung kontrata ko kay Lance.

Why does it have to hurt everytime I think about leaving him?! It's not like he's gonna miss me too anyway. Well... Maybe he'll miss me in some way... He'll be missing my touching my body.

I came out of my reverie when I heard my phone beep. I immediately opened the message.

From: Lance P.

Hey! Just reminding you about our date tomorrow. I'll pick you up at 8 okay? I'll be looking forward to seeing your gorgeous face again. See you, baby.

- Lance.

I smiled and at the same time rolled my eyes when I finished reading his message. I bet he'll be looking forward on seeing and touching my body. Not my face. Pssh.

The day when he said that we are going on a date in actually a week ago. I thought that when he said 'Let's go out on a date' he meant it to happen on that day. But no, sabi niya, he has to prepare. Para lang sa isang date? Kelangan 1 week yung preparation?

And if you're thinking on why he has to pick me up, I'm currently staying at my siblings. Only for a week. And I am overwhelmed when Lance gave me that time to be with my siblings. Na-a-appreciate ko 'tong ginagawa niya.