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

Chapter 6B

PIV's POV:

I am now cooking LuckyMe Beef, with egg. I waited for it to finish and poured it in a cup. I grabbed a fork and started eating eat, still hot. Tama lang yan, bwiset na dila ka. Mapaso ka. Sige ganyan nga. How dare you talk to that damned man upstairs? You are a traitor, bitch. The other side of my mind says, 'ang OA mo, is you replying yeah and nope count as a talk? Its merely an answer. wag kang exag.' Sapul. Nga naman.

I dashed to the fridge and poured myself a glass of cold water and gulf it hurriedly. Shit. Manhid na ata dila ko. Even so, I finished eating my noodles and washed the plates.

I go to my room and rummage my closet to get a pack of Pockey. This will make my day. After this, Im going out. The mere thought of bumping into him here again is out of the question. As much as possible, I dont want to see that guy. I dont know why I am dying to ignore him but Im sure as hell about not getting in contact with him.

So, what will I do outside now? I checked my wallet and smiled. I did get my allowance before moving in here. Im going to take a look outside and buy a little. I changed into a loose white sleeveles top and knee lenght jeans. I pulled my long brown hair into a messy bun and put some powder on my face and neck. Grabbed my gray shoulder bag and rapped outside.

Di na ko magbabike, di naman ako lalayo. I go downstairs and saw the MiniCafe. Wow, bukas na sila ngayon. Sana naman mura lang ang mga available na beverages dito. I shifted my eyes on the leisure room. Sus. Di pa bukas. Bakit kaya? Yung mga uupa din sa mga rooms ng 1st and 2nd floor wala parin. Kelan nila balak lumipat? O wala talagang uupa? Oh never mind. Di ko na poblema yon.

I opened the gate and go out. Nagpunta kong ukay ukay. Well, what's wrong on buying clothes here? Mura na, branded pa.  Wla ka pang katulad. After about 30 minutes of choosing, nkpili ako ng tatlong blouse for only 35 pesos saka dalawang maong shorts for only 45 pesos. Diba, nakarami agad ako? Labhan mo lang to edi swak na.

Naglakad lakad pa ko and saw a granny selling hotdogs and squid balls and nestea. I suddenly felt myself famished again to think na kumain na ko kanina bago umalis.

"La magkano sa hotdog?" I asked.

"Kinse ne. Ilan?" The old woman reprimand.

"Isa lang ho."

"Maanghang, matamis?"

"Maanghang ho." Then she puts the hotdog in a stick to a disposable plastic cup and poured a sticky brown sauce filled with spices and hands them over to me. I started eating it and enjoys myself. Ang sarap talaga ng hotdog, bakit ba hindi nakakasawa to? Bumili pa uli ako ng isa saka pinadagdagan ko na ng limang squid balls. Sira ang diet. After a long while, natapos na din ako kumain. I handed my pay on the old woman and lead my way. Tapos nakita ko si manong nagtitinda ng buko shake. Bumili din ako. I needed something cold. I continued to walk and saw the Pirated DVD store. Hmm. Babalikan kita mamaya.

Well, Ive decided to buy sanitary napkins today. My period will start next week. I walked and walked and reached my destination. PureGold, we meet again. Crazy me. I chuckled at my own thought. Pumasok ako at di na kumuha pa ng cart, sanitary napkins lang naman bibilhin ko. Pumila na ko sa cashier, ang haba ng pila. Andami pa naman ng mga nasa cart ng mga nasa unahan ko. It’s almost 1 in the afternoon and Im still here. 15 minutes and Im on. Parang naawa naman sakin yung babae sa cahier kasi nakita nyang sanitary napkins lang binili ko, nababasa ko sa mukha nya na sana pinauna na ko ng matabang babae sa unahan ko kanina. Wala eh. 1st come 1st serve policy. Tsss.

Lumabas na ko ng PureGold nang may biglang kumaway sakin. Si ateng landlady.

“Hi.” She said smiling at me. I noticed that she carries a lot of stuffs, some groceries and all. She cant even handle all of them.

“Hey. You want some uhh.. help?” I said. Im carrying a little so I offered her my help.

“Ah. Sure. Thank You!” She said and looks at me smiling, as if she wants to say something.

“Yes?” I asked in confusion.

“Nakakahiya, pero pwede bang bantayan mo muna tong mga pinamili ko? Dadaan lang ako ng flower shop dyan sa likod. Di ko na kasi kayang bitbitin hanggang dun.” She requested.

“Ok lang.” I said. Di naman siguro sya magtatagal dun.

“Thank You! Thank you talaga.” She said as she walks her way to the flower shop.

About 30 minutes and she’s still not here. What is taking her so long? Naupo ako dun sa waiting shed sa gilid dala yung mga pinamili ni ateng landlady. 1 hour have passed and she’s still not here. I started to get worried. Ano nang nangyare dun? I checked my wrist watch again. It’s already 2:37pm, and the sun is burning my skin. Di ako nagdala ng payong. As soon as I tilted my head, nakita ko na si ateng landlady, hinahanap siguro ko. I waved my hand and she hurriedly run towards me.

“Sorry! Sorry nagtagal ako. Napachika kasi ako sa kumara ko. Pasensya na.” She said looking really sorry.

“Ok lang.” I said and give her an assuring smile. At least she’s not harmed. Kala ko kung ano nang nagyari’t nagtagal sya.

“Sorry ha. Nagarkila nalang ako ng trike para di na hassle. Gusto mo bang sumabay?”

“Nope. May pupuntahan pa ko.” I said.

“Ay nakakahiya talaga. Sorry.”

“Ok lang talaga.” I said forcing a smile. Well, nakakangalay ngumiti.

“If you’re sure, then, Im going now. Sorry for the trouble.” She said giving me a smile of sorry and added, “What’s your name again?”

“Piv for short.”

“Ah. Im Andrea. Thank you uli. Sorry for the trouble.” She said then nagpara sya ng trike. I waved my goodbye.

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