And then, there's you. [SNAIL UPDATES]

Chapter 2B

PIV’s POV:

Its already 6:17pm. I am cooking some rice this moment. And Gab is watching television.

"Gab, wala tayong stock sa ref."

"Ah. Sige. Grocery tayo."

"Bantayan mo nalang tong sinaing. Tutal ikaw naman magluluto. Ako nalang maggogrocery."

"Gaga madilim na sa daan. Di mo pa kabisado dito. Wag kang mayabang."

"Ayaw kitang kasama. Shut up. Dadalhin ko yung bike ko. Nakita ko kanina on the way yung grocery store kung saan, ikaw ang wag mayabang."

He stared at me for long. "Ok. Itext mo ko pag andyan ka na sa kanto, susunduin kita."

"Yes, Mom." And then he gave me the money.

Gab is a good guy. Yes. He's just being a jerk sometimes but he is indeed a good guy. Ive known him for so long. And he's family is caring so much for me too. Alam ko na maliit lang ang share ni Papa sa dorm na to kumpara kela Gab. But my aunt Mercy insisted that it's okay, since lalaki naman daw si Gab. Anong connect? That's how good they are. Kung di ko siguro pinsan tong gagong to baka i-arrange marriage nila kame. They were always showing me some love and care Im not asking for. But I chose to push them away, always talking harsh and all, always ignoring everybody like I didnt care at all. I want them to push me away too, because I dont deserve them. But they are beyond good, and understands me. I appreciate that. Though, I am very upset because all of those are out of pity. I am alone ever since I am 6. I have a Father but I never see him. I know my dad is sad about this too, but what can he do? He have to raise me, alone. Im so ungrateful right? I have to be thankful because I receive something that's not to be expected, but I am not happy. They were always there for me, yet, I am not contented. What am I looking for, anyway? That, I dont know either.

I grabbed my bike on the parking lot at the gate and leaves. Dinala na ni Gab yung bike ko dito last week before we moved. Kasabay nung ilang appliances. I stop by the landlady's adorable house and ring the bell. She goes out immidiately.

"Hello!" She greeted adorably.

"Hey. San dito yung grocery store?" Right. I lied to Gab. I just dont want him to do all the work. They were paying for the dorm, a big part.

"Oh my God. Bakit di mo isama yung pinsan mo? Madilim na."

"No its not. May mga poste naman ng ilaw oh? Tamad yung pinsan ko."

She sighed. "Alright missy." She gestured to the right. "Darechuhin mo lang yan, lumiko ka sa kaliwa pag nakita mo na yung Junk Shop. Daredarechuhin mo na makikita mo na yon."

"Ok. Thanks."

"Ingat!"

I strode my bike then. I get past a bakery, ukay ukay, and a salon. Wow, this place is awesome. Just about 8minutes, I saw the junk shop and turned left. Malapit lang pala, kahit di na ko magbike next time. Dinaredarecho ko lang and for about 5 minutes, I am facing PureGold. Cool.

Pumasok na ko sa loob at sinimulang bilhin ang nilista ni Gab. I dont know how to cook complicated dishes. Prito lang alam ko. Minsan palpak pa. Im useless. About 30minutes, natapos ko na. Madali lang talaga maggrocery.

On my way to the cashier, I saw oranges. Sale. Cool. I love oranges the most. Nakigulo na ko sa mga tao. Kaya lang di ako makasiksik. Pag tingin ko, wala na. Iisa nalang. Nagkahiyaan pa tong mga bwiset na to. Kukunin ko na sana nang biglang may nauna na sakin. I frowned and look at whoever it is.

"Sorry, nauna ko." Then he smiled. He fucking smiled. I stared at him and my jaw slightly dropped. He is that guy. The guy in his black car. Why? Why are you here?

He smiled a bit more, this time, his eyes also smiles. "I might melt, you know."

I arched my left eyebrow at him. So much confidence. Sabagay, lahat ng gwapo, mayabang, antipatiko, impakto. How can I even wasted my sight earlier? Yep, he's painfuly handsome.

I looked at him blankly and said, "Exactly what Im doing, so I can get the precious orange."

"You want this so badly, huh?" He said, still smiling, while throwing the orange up in the air and catches it.

"Yep. Earlier. Now, I dont want it anymore." I turned my back on him and walked away. Can't he be a man and give me that instead? People are looking, I mean, at him. Jackass. And here I thought he is a gentleman earlier. I even get a bit attracted to him. Now Im turned off. Every guy is a jerk.

Pumila na ko sa cashier para makauwi na. Then its my turn. Nilabas ko na yung mga nasa cart ko. I got surprised nang makita ko yung orange dun. I looked around to find the guy but failed to see him. Seriously? Ibibigay din pala nya sakin to, andami nya pang sinabe. He really just want attention, damn him.

Nagbayad na ko't umuwi. What an encounter. I dont care. I wouldnt see him again, anyway. And I know I said that earlier too. I hope to never seeing that guy again, ever.

Pumasok na ko sa dorm.

"I remembered saying na magtext ka pag nasa kanto ka na." Gab said, holding the TV remote control.

"That's a waste of time. I dont want to wait, anyway." I give him the paper bags and go to my room. Ilalabas ko na yung pangtulog ko para pagkaligo ko hindi na ko maghahanap.

"Sayo ba tong orange babae?!"

Ah. Right. "Oo. Palagay nalang muna dyan!" I shouted.

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Good Day. This is their first encounter with each other. So, uhh.. what do you think? HAHA. I cant think of anything, sorry. :) 

Thank You for reading. :D

#mhel.