"You're kidding." I calmly said, concealing the stupid collywobbles I felt.
He smirked.
"I'm afraid not. Let's go." he walked past me and I stood in front of my unit, looking like an idiot.
He stopped and looked back at me.
"What? Don't tell me you want me to carry you?" he mockingly said.
I swear if looks could kill, pinaglalamayan na siya ngayon.
Nevertheless, I still followed him. I did not know he has a car. I thought they don't have.
"I thought you guys don't have cars since you're too busy to drive." basag ko sa katahimikan. If I would not speak, mababagot ako sa sobrang katahimikan.
I know, some may think I'm privileged because The Jase Rivera let me ride in his car. But hell, I swear am not.
"We have. Only that, we're always together so we really don't have much time to drive." I nodded.
"That's understandable since you're public figures. Your schedules are hectic." I said as matter of fact.
He smiled.
"You know our schedules." he stated. I rolled my eyes.
"Of course. To have a best friend who is so much of a fan of yours is a little bit handful. She's been a fan since time immemorial and I've been her friend for years. She always talks about your group that I actually have memorized some facts about you—" I stopped 'cause I felt like I was talking too much. I looked at him and saw him smiling, clearly amused of what he's heard.
"Really. Tell me, then." he answered. I looked away because his smiles are too precious for me. It felt like once he smiled, you should capture it and keep it.
Why does the Supermarket seem to be far away from our condo now?
"Well, your group is a jolly one. I mean, you're very comfortable with each other and your teamwork really deserves to be recognized, you tell jokes and everything and it always feels good to see you guys smile and laugh at each other's stupidity." I smiled. I remember Caleigh watching their videos so I got to see them then.
He did not comment on that, and no one dared to speak again until we arrived at the supermarket.
"We're here." he said. He parked his car, and I went out.
He followed me and I stopped on my tracks. I faced him and he was curiously looking at me. Probably wondering why I stopped.
"Bakit ka sumusunod?" tanong ko. He frowned.
"Sasama ako." I scoffed.
"Don't tell me sasamahan mo ko hanggang sa paggrocery ko? Ano ka, chaperone?" He smirked and flicked my forehead.
"Aray!" I glared at him. Amusement is visible in his eyes.
"Stop assuming. I would buy something." and he left me gaping at him.
I rolled my eyes. He sure is savage. And I hate it because I should have the last words!
So I did my thing and as I was picking up the goods I want to buy, a guy suddenly approached me.
Well, he's good looking, and I think he's younger than me for about a year or two.
"Ms. Hera?" he called. I looked at him and his eyes sparkled as he eyed me with recognition.
"Ikaw nga! Fan niyo po ako, ate. I've been reading the magazines na ikaw po yung cover. Ang ganda niyo po pala talaga sa personal. Ang swerte ko nakita kita dito." he smiled, and his eyes disappeared. Cute. I smiled, too.
Yup, I'm a model. That explains why I should work out more.
"Oh. Thank you. Though, I look a bit ordinary, still, thanks." I answered, and he shook his head.
"Maganda po kayo kahit nakapambahay at walang make up."
"Hala." tanging nasabi ko. I then felt a presence behind me. At sa paraan ng pagtayo ng mga balahibo ko, I immediately knew who it was. He dropped a couple of things in the basket and I remained standing, completely frozen.
"Uh, ate. Ano po, pwede po papicture? Kung okay lang?" I swear I need to thank this guy for saving me!
"Oh, sure! Where's your phone?" I hurriedly asked. He handed me the phone and I turned to Jase, who was by the way, frowning.
"JK, can you take a picture of us, please?" I inwardly cringed at the sound of my voice. I'm not usually like this but I want to get back with this guy for humiliating me earlier!
Natigilan siya saglit pero agad ding nakabawi. He rolled his eyes at me but still got the phone from me.
Two clicks and we're done. The guy then thanked me several times before he left. Nakangiti pa ako nang maramdaman ko ang mariing paghaplos ng kamay mula sa balikat hanggang kamay, tila ba may binuburang bakas.
"Ano sa tingin mo ang ginagawa mo?" tanong ko. He gave me a one shoulder shrug.
"May virus na dumikit. Tinanggal ko lang." He said. Dinampot niya yung basket at pumila na nga sa may counter. I shook my head. I don't understand but my stupid heart is suddenly giddy for no reason at all.
The drive way back was silent, at hindi ko alam kung bakit pagkasakay ko sa sasakyan at sa pagsandal ko sa backrest, naramdaman ko agad ang pagod at nakatulog na ako.
Nagising lang ako sa marahang tapik sa pisngi ko.
I opened my eyes and I was greeted by his gentle eyes.
"I'm sorry. Nakatulog ako." I said. I went out and so did he.
Bitbit ang mga binili namin ay sumunod siya sa'kin. He was not speaking so I did not dare as well.
Pagkarating namin sa unit ay binuksan ko yung pinto, at kukunin ko pa lang sana yong mga plastic bags e tuluy tuloy na siyang pumasok na parang kumportable na siya sa bahay ko.
"Right. Feel at home." I sarcastically said. He just looked at me and put the bags on my kitchen top.
"Take a rest. It's getting late. But make sure to eat first. I'll get going." he said and stormed out of my unit.
At least we did not fight, right?
"Asus. Ang bossy nito. Hoy! Excuse me, you are not my dad to just boss me around!" I rolled my eyes. Hindi niya naman ako maririnig so it would be fine. I mentally smirked.
That freak. I don't know what's gotten into him at parang nilalagnat yata siya ngayon kasi di niya ko inaway.
