Out Of My Reach

Chapter 9

Ariez's POV

I opened my eyes and I saw an unfamiliar room. Where am I? Wait, ano bang nangyari?

Ahh I passed out. Now, I remember.

"You're awake. You've been sleeping for like 3 hours already."

Napatingin ako kay Clark na kakapasok pa lang sa kwarto. Inilibot ko ulit ang paningin ko at kita ko yung mga pictures nya na nakasabit sa dingding. So I assume this is his room.

"Dito na lang kita dinala para mas maging maayos ang pahinga mo." He said as he sat on his bed. I smiled at him. How can a guy like him exist? He's so caring and sweet.

"Thank you Clark."

"No problem. Let's go. Kumain ka na muna." He reached for my hand before pulling me up.

"Uh, Clark samin na lang ako kakain. Gabi na din kasi eh. For sure hinahanap na ako nina Daddy." I said then my phone rang. At si Mommy yun. Just like what I expected. Inabot ko yung phone ko at tsaka tumingin kay Clark. "I'll just take the call." I didn't wait for his response, medyo lumayo ako kay Clark.

"Mom?" I said.

"Anak where are you? It's already late."

"Yes Mom I know. I'm going home now. I'll explain it to you later. Bye." I said before ending the call.

I looked at Clark and I saw him holding a key. Ooh he's fast.

"Let's go. Baka magalit na si Tita." Sabi nya at hinila na ako pababa. Inihatid nya ako samin at pinagbuksan pa ako ng pinto. Oha. He's such a gentleman.

He was about to enter his car again but I held his hand and pulled him inside our house. Hindi na naman sya nakaangal.

"Mom, Dad, I'm home!" Sabi ko at maya-maya pa ay bumaba na si Mommy kasama si Daddy. I kissed their cheeks and their gaze went to Clark.

"Oh who's this handsome guy right here?" Mom asked and that made Clark chuckle. Ipapakilala ko na dapat si Clark pero nagbow na agad sya.

"Hello po. My name's Clark Xien Ortega but you can call me Clark. Nice to meet you po." Clark said politely.

"Nice to meet you too hijo." Dad said.

"Good evening hijo. Have you eat your dinner already? Come, join us." Mom said.

"Ah hindi na p-- ouch!" Tumingin sya sakin dahil kinurit ko sya sa likod. Nginitian ko lang sya at hinila ko na sya sa dining room para hindi na makaangal. He already helped me so many times, this could serve as my thank you for him but I know this isn't enough.

Pinatawag na din ni Mommy sina Chane at Jaylo kay yaya at hindi rin naman nagtagal ay pumasok na din si Jaylo habang karga si Chane. They sat on their chairs while I let Clark sat beside me.

While we eat, I explained them what happened earlier. Clark also helped me explain everything. I earned a bunch of scold especially from Dad. Syempre sabi ko hindi ko na uulitin yun.

"So, when do you plan on courting my daughter hijo?" Nabulunan ako nang marinig ko yung sinabi ni Mommy.

"Mom! The hell?!" Gulat na sabi ko.

"What? Wala namang mali sa tanong ko ah." Patay-malisyang sabi ni Mommy at napatawa naman si Dad.

"Uh Clark, wag mo na lang pansinin yung tinanong ni Mommy. She's just kidding--"

"Ate, let Clark answer." Jaylo cut me off. He's smirking! Anong gustong mangyari ng lalaking to? Pinandilatan ko sya ng mata pero napailing lang sya.