Anytime, Day Or Night

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I'm currently heading on our apartment of Andrei. But I remembered I left my keys inside this morning.

Calling Andrei...
Connecting...

Andrei: Napatawag k-
              : H-

I was about to speak but my phone died so nvmnd. Since Andrei is still nowhere to be seen. I just decided to go walk around the park for the meantime.

While walking so peacefully with the cold breeze that touches my skin. With the moon shinning so brightly and with the stars that gaze upon. What a beautiful life. So fascinating.

As i explore the park, unexpectedly i saw a girl and i just find myself, freeze and stare with wide eyes and raised eyebrows.

She sat down at the bench and started to cry. I should help her— I should try.

I immediately somehow lay on the ground. When her eyes roamed around.

Afterwards, she started screaming—shouting at  the wind, "If they really love me, why'll they leave? Why did they lied?"

She continuously shouting and screaming. As her tears that are also continuously streaming.

I can't really resist someone who is extremely have a droopy body. I can't just watch here while there is someone crying.

I ran towards her and sit beside her. She looked so shocked  and shy but so do i. She glanced at me with a narrowed eyes. I cleared my throat.

She smiled, "Ay manong, sakto ka ng dating. Alam ko na ang gagawin mo, pero no need for a cloth or a tape para matakpan bibig ko. Hindi na ako manlalaban pa, hindi na din ako sisigaw. Nasaan ba ang pick up van niyo at sasakay na agad ako."
She stand up and looked around as if she's really locating a van.

I don't know how or what to response. She's so hilarious and i can't longer hold not to laugh. So instead a word, laughter is what i answered.

"Ahm excuse me? Tinutulungan na nga kita para mas mapadali trabaho mo tapos tatawa ka lang. Or baka pala gusto mo ikaw mismo gumawa. Ok fine. Kunyari hindi ko alam, go on do your work." She closed her eyes. "But, wait just a reminder, marunong akong mag-taekwando."

Damn, i don't know if she's sad or just rude or just bored? Drunk?

"Ay, tiyaka naalala ko pag dinukot niyo ako. Wala kayong matatanggap na pera if ever mag-paparansom kayo. So i suggest hanap ka na lang pala ng ibang mabibiktima. Or gusto mo tulong pa tayo." She added while raising her one eyebrow  and waiting for my answer.

This is driving me crazy.

"I'm a stranger i know, kidnapper? Ofcourse, no. My name is Akiro." I said.

KIARA

Nanlaki na lamang bigla ang aking mata, like gurl spokening dollars pala siya. Akala ko kasi kidnapper coz like suot niya'y black short, black rubber shoes, black jacket with the hood on at naka-mask pa siya. Like gabing-gabi na syempre lahat ganun iisipin.

"Oh, sorry, what do you want then?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Napa-english tuloy ako ng wala sa oras.

Tinaggal na niya ang mask at sabing, "I know I may sound so weird or what but I just want to know. Why are you crying?"

"Ako? As in me? When did i cry? Antok lang ako boi, I mean, i'm just sleepy. I just yawned you know." Pag-sisisnungaling ko.

"Ah, but why would a girl stay outside in the middle of the night?" Nahalata siguro niyang ako'y nag-sisinungaling.

"Nag-pahangin lang naman jusko, uhm, I just want to have some fresh air."

"A while ago, I heard what you shouted a while ago."