Love.mp3: Track 2

Don't say Good Bye Just Yet

I’ve never seen Iza after the Christmas dance…

Ria, on the other hand, has been the best after the incident.

She’s been very caring and very thoughtful…I don’t know why, but I find it a bit…annoying.

“Hi, baby!” Ria greeted, then she sat on the table where I was sitting.

It was lunchtime.

“HI” I replied, looking up from my novel.

“Have you eaten already?” Ria smiled.

I shook my head.

“Here.” Then she brought out packed lunch. “I made this myself.”

I smiled.

Wow…

Then, the whole Christmas Vacation was time spent on Ria. I mean, if I wasn’t at home, I was with Ria. Mom and Dad have already met Ria, so I guess they’re fine with it…I mean, they don’t seem to mind.

“Merry Christmas!!” Ria exclaimed. Then hugged me tightly.

“Merry Christmas…” I replied.

“Aren’t you gonna open it?” She asked excitedly.

“Open mine first…” I smiled.

With equal excitement, she tore open the wrapper and stared at my gift.

“Luis…don’t you think, this is a little much?”

I shrugged then took the pendant she was looking at and offered to wear it on her.

It’s just a simple jewelry. Silver chained pendant with a small green gem.

“I like it…” She mumbled. “Thank you.”

I opened mine and I found myself staring at a new set of earphones.

“I-uh,… I know you love music.” She said almost mumbling. “I chose this so you can always remember me.”

“I’m sorry if this is all I can get.” She added.

I stared at the brand new earphones. Red…accented with blue, and black. Kind of reminds me the Friendly Neighbor.

I chuckled…Hm, my favorite superhero…I like it.

“Really?!” Ria exclaimed.

Wait,…did I just said that out loud?

“Yeah, I really like it.” I said.

She hugged me again, tightly.

“Thanks” I mumbled.

And that’s my Christmas vacation.

I know, it’s not that colorful. But give me some slack, I’ve got some other things to worry about…namely: Vanessa, Napoleon and Iza.

(January, start of classes)

When I saw their familiar features, I grabbed my lunch and sat beside them. They weren’t even startled.

“Is she okay?” I asked immediately.

And basing from the fact that they just ignored me and their sad faces…I’m guessing the answer is a BIG “no”.

Guilt rolled over me again.

Oh no…

“Oh no…” I mumbled while I raked my hair nervously. “Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no…”