Love the sky, Astrea

Chapter Seven

Message

I let out a forced smile. I got stood up. Tears are slowly forming in my eyes. I sighed and blinked the tears away. He could have told me that he can't make it. Is sending a simple text saying "he can't come" that hard to do? I rubbed my eyebrows. I should have joined mom and dad in the spa and movie bonding.  

I slowly shook Quer and whispered,"I'm going home na."

Quer just hummed and went back to sleep. I fixed my things and kissed Quer goodbye. She groaned. I smiled sincerely. I appreciate Quer accompanying me even when she had an appointment with her dermatologist.

It was almost 5 pm when I reached home. I did a quick shower and change into a simple shirt and square pants. Mom, dad and I proceeded to the restaurant. The atmosphere was lively but it didn't uplift my spirit. All throughout the dinner, I forced myself to smile and listened to my mom and dad's story. I did tell them some events that happened when they're at Cebu.  I tried to divert my attention but somehow my mind always end up thinking about Aski and that he stood me up. 

When my mom noticed that I'm not that bubbly, I reasoned out that I have a headache.

 It was already 9 when we decided to go home. 

I was about to ride the car when I caught a glimpse of a familiar silhouette. I stared at him, trying to confirm my theory but I was shoved to the side. The waiter uttered an apology but I brushed it off. My eyes skim through the restaurant trying to find that silhouette but failed to.

"Come on, Aste." My dad called out.

I went inside the car when I heard my dad talking to someone.

"Aski, my boy! It's been a while." Dad's voice dance through the air.

"Hello tito" A husky voice replied. The same husky voice which made my heart beat fast.

I leaned on the window to see Aski talking to my dad. I held my breath when I saw a girl clinging to him. I tried to adjust myself to see a better view of the girl but my dad covered it all.

"Ah. You having a date?" Dad asked.

Napatulala ako nang narining ang tunuran ni dad. Hinintay ko ang sagot ni Aski. I was hoping he would deny my dad's assumption.

"Kind of, " Aski replied. He even chuckled.

That reply shattered my heart. I heaved a sigh. I tried to calm myself but tears started falling down my cheeks. I realized, he stood me up to have a date with a girl. 

Pinalis ko ang luhang patuloy na tumutulo sa pisngi ko. Buti na lang wala pa sina mom at dad dito sa loob ng kotse. My mom was held up by one of her friend. 

"Excuse me po, I need to go to the restroom," a girly voice mumbled. Then, I heard footsteps.