Bit Of Time [ATARIA SERIES #1]

IKALAWANG PAHINA: NIALE

Niale's POV

Would you believe me that all of that happened in just a day? Crazy, right?

While brushing my teeth, I grabbed some mouthwash and of course, washed my mouth right away. Their conversation continued and continued until they're near my door and so I opened it.

As I peaked on the door I saw how they shout at eachother, not minding what the neighbors would feel nor think. Their voice became louder , I got annoyed.

"Hey, you two, keep it down. Kung mag-aaway lang kayo, i-lock niyo sarili niyo doon sa condo." I said calmly as their eyes met me. "At ikaw, kung mahal mo talaga 'yang boyfriend mo hindi ka magchi-cheat. Puro ka palusot, 'wag kang tanga.'' Turo ko sa babae at saka naman sumama ang tingin nito.

"How many times does she have to cheat just for you to understand that she's just using you for luxury?'' I patted the guy's shoulder and locked my door as they decided to talk privately. Finally, wala nang ingay.

I went straight to the kitchen and picked a bowl and spoon to eat some cereals. This is what I've been doing since last week. My breakfast is either this, crackers, or just a coffee if I feel like not eating anything.

I laid on my bed and placed a soft pillow behind my neck as I turned the TV. The news started, and almost every news is about this covid, I really hope that it would be gone as soon as possible.

"Oh no, I forgot to get some soju." I grumbled as I placed the bowl of cereal to the desk near my bed and lift my body up.

My pace became fast as I heard the intro of the cartoon that I'm always watching on 10:30 every morning. As I entered the kitchen, I ascertained that I haven't cleaned it for like a month. I picked up the plastics and useless things that I could see going through my way and put it directly to the trashcan.

As soon as I'm done cleaning, I hurriedly opened the refrigerator just to see that I haven't done my grocery yet. My life really do sucks, doesn't it? I picked up a water bottle, I have no choice but to do so. It's the only last beverage there is.

Straightly went to the bedroom and sat on the bed. My fingers wandered on the desk as it hunts down for my phone. I placed the bowl of cereal in between my thighs and continued eating. Kutsara sa kanan at cellphone sa kaliwa, is this what they call multitasking? I immediately opened my facebook account and saw a message from Amanda. I haven't opened my account since the past 3 months.

Her message was from 2 months ago, should I open it? Never mind, I just did.  ' I saw Bella with Shawn last night, are you guys still together?' she said. I should've opened my account last-last month. I replied an 'ok' to her message, I don't want to be awkward since it's a late reply.

I turned my phone off and my attention went to the television. I left the bowl and spoon on the desk, I just finished eating. Laid my back on the bed to calm myself. I let out a sigh as I remembered that I have to go back to the province on this day. This happens every three years. I have to go on the province and have a short vacation. It's also like a family reunion since all of the family members will do come home.