Girl Online

Chapter 27

"Uhm..." I breathed.

"Where's your bathroom?" I suddenly asked.

"Across the hallway." He said.

I immediately left and went to bathroom to breathe. I locked the door when I entered.

"So stupid, Tanya! Bakit ka umalis? It would make everything awkward!" I said to myself.

"He's such a brat! Hindi man lang iniisip kung ano sinasabi." I said while holding my chest.

Too fast.

"Ikalma mo, Tanya! Harapin mo siya." I said to the mirror and held my breath first before opening the door.

When I opened the door, the first thing I saw was his presence. Both of his arms were leaning on the wall, not letting me pass.

"You scared me! Ano ginagawa mo dito?" I screamed.

"Ano ginawa mo?" He asked curiously with a mischievous smile.

Narinig niya ba lahat?!

"I did my business, you asshole! What else do you think I'd do inside?" I said in defense.

"Hmm, think of what I said?" He laughed.

"Hindi lahat tungkol sayo ah!" I said.

His face become close to mine.

"Oh, so you do think of me?" He said.

"I-" He looked at me with a smirk. "Of course not! Why would I?" I said defensively.

"You really are crazy." He commented.

"I'm going home." I sternly said.

"You're not." He answered back.

"And why? Hindi ikaw ang boss ko! Also. I'm doing a lot of tasks that I should be finishing by now-"

"Give yourself a break, Tans." He interrupted and laughed.

"I really can't believe you!" I said.

"Here's the thing." He started. "I'll be ordering some pizza, you'll stay and record your part for the track." He continued.

My eyes widened. "What-No, I won't record anything, Toby! Do you want me to ruin your album sales?" I said.

"Who cares about album sales?" He laughed.

"Weirdo! I'd love to have some pizza but I won't accept the record offer." I said sweetly.

He looked disappointed. "Please?" He even made a cute pouty face.

"Toby-"

"Think about it then?" He asked.

"Alright, I'll think about it." I said for him to stop.

"Will I still order pizza?" He asked laughing.

"I'm still actually good so no need." I answered.

"What do you want to do then?" He asked.

"Hmm, I don't know? Talk about yourself!" I said.

"I've told you everything." He answered with a cute smile.

"Take me home?" I suddenly asked.

"Is my baby girl tired?" He asked softly.

"Honestly?" I asked.

"Mhm."

"Yes." I sighed.

"I'll take you home." He said patting my head softly.

He handed me this black hoodie.

"I don't need this, Toby." I laughed.

"Get comfortable, wear the hoodie, and feel cozy." He said while looking for his keys.

"Hay." I sighed.

He looked back. "What's the problem?" He asks.

"Uhh, stop, Toby!" I said covering my face with the hoodie. He suddenly laughed. "I'm not doing anything!" He says.

"That's the point, Toby!" I said again.

"Aw, am I making your heart beat fast?"

"Stop." I laughed.

Afterwards, we walked through the elevator and a woman was inside.

"Are you young lovers going down?" She asked sweetly.

"Mrs. Rodriguez! Good evening!" Toby suddenly said and held my hand. Both of us entered and I shyly smiled at the woman.

"Where are you two heading?" She asks.

"I'm sending her home." He answered. He looked at me and I only smiled at him. A while after, we arrived at the ground floor.

"Take care the both of you!" Mrs. Rodriguez says while heading to another way.

"You seem close to her. Who is she?" I asked with a tone of interest. I started a conversation while walking to his car.

"I used to be neighbors with her but she transferred to a bigger unit because of her daughter and niece. Single mom of two. I used to take care of the kiddos whenever she has an errand to go to." Toby shared.

Wow. A single mom.

"I kinda miss those kids. They love listening to my music and dance to it." He said smiling widely.

"You really love kids, don't you?" I asked.

"I really do! I'm thinking of doing a charity work involving kids this christmas." He shared. Toby really has a big heart. He isn't the typical actor who only cares about the fame and wealth.

"That's nice! I'd love to help you." I said smiling at him.

Finally reaching his car. "You would really?" He asked and opened the door for me.

"I really would." I answered.

As we're both ready to go, he switched on his radio and the music played.

"So are we good? You'll be singing some parts with me?"

"Uh, I guess so? I mean it won't be that bad." I commented.

A few hours later, still haven't reached our destination, I yawn. I feel tired and sleepy.

"Stop staring, Toby." I said giggling.

He smiled sweetly. "It's too impossible to not stare with beauty." He answered back.

"Cheesy!!" I yelled. "Doesn't suit you." I teased him.

"Tans." He suddenly called.

"Hmm?" I asked not looking at him. My lips forming a thin line from the awkwardness I was feeling.

"What are we?" He suddenly asks.

"I- Uh-" I stuttered. Saying nothing.

He smiles. "What do you want us to be?" I asked.

"Honestly?" He says. "I really really really like you, Tanya. I've never wished for someone to be with me everyday so I want to never let you go. I've never felt my heart beat fast when you smile and laugh.-" He continued.

"Toby..."

"Baby, you just really make me feel crazy."

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