Believing Lies

THIRTEEN: Measuring The Sprouts Before The Date?

The day was ordinary. The sun shone upon me no brighter or darker than it does on a regular day. Not until I realized-

Today is saturday.

Nakalimutan ko. I have an appointment with Marcus.

I managed to move my feet and opened the window of my room, widely. As I opened the casement window, the wind caress my face. I love this feeling of the fresh air in my face and the wind blowing through my hair. But I have no time to feel it all.

It's currently 8:30. At ang call time namin ay 9:00.

Kumuha ako ng towel sa cabinet at nagtungo papasok ng CR para makaligo.

After minutes of taking a bath, lumabas ako ng CR at naglagay ng lotion sa aking katawan.

*Phone ringing*

I tied up my robe and fetch my phone while wiping my wet hair with a towel.

Marcus is calling

I answered his call.

A man from the other line started to talk.

"Why are you calling?" I asked.

"Look at your window." Marcus said.

"B-bakit?"

Ipinatong ko ang twalyang hawak ko sa swiveled chair at naglakad patungo sa bintana.

Dinungaw ko ito pababa at -

"What are you doing infront of my house?"

"Sinusundo ka."

"Did I told you to fetch me?"

"No. Pero andito na ako."

Aish...

"Hintayin mo ako d'yan magbibihis lang ako." I hung up abruptly.

I had taken off my robe and put in on my bed. Nagpunta ako sa aking walk-in closet at kumuha ng masusuot na damit.

My hand grabbed the color white floral dress. Ito yung binili ko nun sa mall kasama si Amber.

I looked at the mirror and fixed myself.

I sprayed perfume behind my ears, down to my belly button, to my wrist and collarbone. Naglagay rin ako ng liptint sa labi ko at kaunting blush sa pisngi ko. Ayaw kong mag mukhang anemic dahil sa pale skin ko. Maybe a little touch of red can do.

After I combed my hair I took my bag over the study table.

Isinalukbit ko ang shoulder bag sa aking balikat at tinahak ang daan pababa.

"Where are you going ate?" Sofie spoke from my side. She's watching her favourite cartoon, the girl with a short hair and bangs, wearing her pink shirt and well-known backpack, together with her animal friend called 'boots'.

"I'm meeting my friends. Gagawa kami ng project,"
Lumapit ako sa kinauupuan niya at hinalikan siya sa pisngi.

"Sabihin mo kay mommy 'pag nakauwi siya na gumawa ako ng project ha. Tell her na tatawagan ko siya bago ako umuwi," I smiled at her and waved my hand as I walked my way out of the house.