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Ikalabinlimang Gatas

Ikalabinlimang Gatas

Kainis na Jessica 'yan! So ano'ng pinalalabas niya? Na mahal siya ni Clarence? No freaking way. Clarence doesn't have a heart.

He does have one, Karen. My inner ka-dyosahan said. Oh really? If that's what they think, then I beg to differ. He does have a heart, literally but he doesn't have a heart capable to love.

It's already 7 in the evening. I shopped 'til my credit card cried. Pero wala pa rin, I'm still upset about the meeting I had earlier.

I punched Xavier's number on my phone and waited for him to pick it up. I hope he's done with that recording deal s-hit.

"Hello, Lola," he greeted warmly. My lips formed into a curve right on. I'm starting to get weird, am I not?

"Uh, nasaan ka?"

"Kumain ka na ba?"He answered, ignoring my question.

"Oo. Uhm..." Should I ask him to meet me? Nakakahiya naman. Baka sabihin niya I'm taking advantage of his feelings.

"Lola, look at your back."

"Di ko makikita likod ko. Wala akong powers," I joked but I followed his instruction and I saw him there, standing with the phone on his ear, grinning like a mad dog--a handsome one.

He went near me and I hugged him. Damn, I don't care kung magiging awkward kami after. I just need someone to comfort me. Bakit ba kasi kailangan ko pang makita kanina si Jessica? My day came in smoothly before I bumped into her rough face.

Nagulat si X sa ginawa ko. And before I knew it, we were inside my car.

"Lola, anong nangyari sa'yo?" He asked. He was seating at the driver's seat. Nakayuko lang ako. Anong sasabihin ko sa kanya?

"Sing for me," I said without looking at him. Hindi niya na pinush yung tanong niya and I'm grateful for that.

He cleared his throat and started singing.

I've known you for so long

You are a friend of mine.

But is this all we'd ever be?

I've loved you ever since

You are a friend of mine

And babe is this all we could ever be?

You tell me things I've never known

I shown you love you've never shown

But then again, when you cry

I'm always at your side.

You tell me bout the love you've had

I listen very eagerly

But deep inside you'll never see

The feeling of emptiness

It makes me feel sad

But then I'm glad.

Is he sending me some message? But whatever. I'm glad I have him by my side. I just needed to hear his voice, but he gave much more by his presence.

"Thank you, X." I looked up at him and smiled. Bakit ba kasi hindi na lang si X?

He smiled back. "Always welcome, Lola. Basta para sa'yo. Always remember, nandito lang ako."