Weather You Like It Or Not

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

I turned my gaze on my door at napapikit ako ng madiin. My god, bakit biglaan at bakit ngayon pa? Napa-facepalm ako sa sitwasyon na ‘to.

“Winter? Open your door.” He said.

“Okay, wait for a second.”  I replied and hung up the phone. I leaned on Thun’s ears and whispered. “You should go, Summer’s here. I’ll text you tomorrow. Please.” Naramdaman ko ang paghinga niya ng malalim at alam kong suko na din siya dahil wala siyang magagawa.

“Fine. Be careful.” He said and stood up. Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko and squeezed it gently. “I’ll leave.” I nodded my heat at nagmadali siyang makababa ng bintana. Nang wala na siya, tumakbo ako papasok sa CR naghilamos ng mukha. Kinuha ko ang towel ko at kunwaring nagpunas-punas ng mukha at binuksan ko na ang pinto ko.

“Hi.” I said and smiled shyly.

“Hi.” Mabilis niyang sagot sa akin at dire-diretsong pumasok sa loob ng kwarto ko at katulad ng ginawa ni Mommy sa akin kanina, ganoon din ang ginawa niya. From roaming their eyes to being suspicious and I suddenly felt nervous. I’ve never been like this before. “What takes you so long, may kasama ka ba dito?” Kung si Mommy hindi direct to the point, ibahin niyo si Summer.

“Nasa CR kasi ako kanina.” I said and he narrowed his eyes.

“Really? But your phone is here.” Then he pointed my phone on my side table. Anong palusot pa ba pwede?

“Lumabas ako sa CR para sagutin ang tawag mo. I was washing my face when you called.” I calmly said trying to be comfortable on our conversation but deep inside I’m not.  

“Really?” He asked suspiciously.

“Yes, are you doubting me?” I asked and his eyes melted as I blinked my eyes twice for him to be able to know that I’m not lying. He walked towards me and held my shoulders.

“I’m not. I was just asking, sorry.” He said and pulled me to his chest. Yes naniwala siya, sorry din. I want to tell how sorry I am pero hindi ko masabi. Gusto ko man pero kailangan matapos na muna naming ni Thun ang ginagawa naming practice.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned back to see his face. “What are you doing here? It’s late.” I said and he gripped my waist holding me tight.

“I was just checking my girl.”

“I’m fine, you should go home na.” I said.

“Hindi… ako uuwi.”

“What?!” I beamed.  Tinanggal ko ang pagkakahawk sa leeg niya at umatras ako. “Why?” I asked again and my face boiled in frustration? Anger?

“Why? May masama ba? I’m your boyfriend. Nagpaalam na din ako kay Tita Autumn and she accepted my favor.”

“What favor?” I asked as I gritted my teeth. Ano na naman ba ‘to?

“Na pwede kitang bantayan.” He said in a low voice.

“What, Summer? I can manage. You don’t have to do this.” I said and he bit his lower lip. “You’re acting like you doubt my trust for you.” I added and he looked directly on my eyes. “You now, paano na lang kapag lumabas ka ng village natin? Iju-judge ka nila at ako. Na baka may ginawa tayong iba.” He narrowed his eyes and smirked.

“I don’t care on everybody’s opinion. Is it wrong that I got jealous after of what I’ve saw earlier? Napa-paranoid ako, Winter. Do you get my point?” He replied and I felt guilty. Alam ko naman ang gusto niyang iparating pero ayoko naman kasi na dadating sa ganito.

“I understand you, Summer. But trust me, I won’t do anything to hurt you.. Please, don’t doubt at me. Sasabihin ko naman ang lahat ng mangyayari sa amin ni Thun e. I won’t be comfortable enough… I understand you, pero hindi mo naman na kailangan pang gawin ang mga bagay na ganoon.” I begged hoping that he’ll give up. I sense that he breathe deeply and cocked his head on the other side.

“Fine, tell me, okay? I love you. That’s why I’m acting like this. I’m just protecting you.” I nodded my head.

“Thank you, Summer. I really appreciate your effort.. You should go. It’s late.” He lifted up my chin and softly kissed my lips.

“You are mine.” He said and leave.

I want to shout, I want to cry, I want to punch myself, I want to slap my face for being like this. I am not like this. Nasasaktan ko na ng ilang beses si Summer at ayoko ng ganoon. I owe him a lot for being such a generous and understanding boyfriend. Isa sa mga pinagpapasalamat ko kay Summer ay yung pagiging maunawain. Alam kong sinasagad ko na siya at ang laki nan g kasalanan ko sa kanya, pero babawi ako. Babawi ako after this performance. I want him to know that I love him and I want him to be happy.

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DAY 3 OF PRACTICE

I woke up by a call and open my right eye followed by my left and I blinked. I took my phone and sat up from my bed. It’s a miracle. Thun’s calling me for the first time. Ano kayang kailangan nito?

“Hello?”  I said in a morning voice once I answered the call.

“Good morning, what time?” I pouted. Ang galang nga, sobrang straightforward naman.

“Hmm… siguro after lunch. Be here at 1pm at dapat nakakakain ka na non.” I said.

“Okay, get up. Huwag ka ng matutulog ulit.” Hindi ko alam kung bakit napatingin ako sa bintana ko at parang nakaramdam ako ng kakaiba.

“Oh-kay” I replied and stood up as I walked towards my window. My heart leaps up and I slightly open my curtain and my sliding window not removing my phone from my ear. I heard a chuckle from him and I blushed as I realized that he’s here… We’re….

FACE TO FACE.

“Good morning, Sleepyhead.” He said in a husky voice and my eyes widened in shock as the phone slipped on my hand and my mouth starting to form like a letter O.

What a surprise for me this morning!