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I open my eyes with the burning pain in my head. I don't know which side, or which part, but all I know that it is painful and I just want it gone.
I look around my bright room sunlight already hitting my curtains, making my room looks so bright.
I pick up my phone and look at the time.
"Its 7am!" I screamed before jumping out of bed.
Its 7am and its Friday! I have class at 8am! I immediately went through my closet, grabbing a light color high waisted mom jeans and a white crop top from a famous brand.
I jump into the shower and had the quickest shower I had.
I didn't bother putting on make up or drying my hair, all I know is that by 7:36am, I am going down the stairs of our house and rushing to the dining with my bag.
"Morning mom, dad." I greeted the both of them before planting a kiss on both of their cheeks.
"Where's... Ellie?" I confusedly asked as I sit down on my seat and realized that Ellie's seat is empty.
I hear dad sigh, "The maids said she went home by 2am, I'm not even surprised that she can party until that time." He said while looking at his food.
I bit my lower lip as I realized I don't remember what time I went home. The last thing I remembered is the party, cocktail, fountain, coffee, hotdog and... Ezekiel confessing. I don't remember what time I went home! Oh gosh!
"Dad... did the maids also told you what time I went home?" I nervously asked, dad looked at me and raised his left brow.
"You don't remember? Were you drunk last night?" He asked and my eyes widened before immediately shaking my head.
"No dad, I wasn't. I'm just curious if they also informed you when I went home. Because I didn't last that long sa party." I said and dad shake his head.
"They didn't... but I remember a white Porsche stopping in front of the house." He said and I slowly nod.
I don't know exactly what time I went home, but I know that I went home early. I just don't know if around what time.
We proceed on eating without Ellie showing up. I even intended to eat slow so that we can wait for Ellie but dad noticed it and scolded me a bit.
Why are they not asking much about the party? Are my parents finally becoming less strict? Cause back in highschool and my freshman year in college, I remember how strict they were, lots of don'ts and do's, lots of not allowed and can't be. But now? Or is it just about the power of Ezekiel and the card he used to my dad?
"You're done Angel? Let's go. We'll be late on our meeting with the Guillermos." He said and my eyes widened, pumayag na ang mga Guillermo?!
"Really dad?! Pumayag na sila?! That's great! I'm hoping for a successful meeting." I excitedly said, dad chuckled and nod.
"They already did, thanks to Ezekiel they finally agreed. Ezekiel is a nice kid. You should be friends with him more." He said before picking up his bag and walking towards the door, mom following behind. I immediately grab mine and run after them. Before I leave the house I look by the stairs first where I can see the door to Ellie's bedroom.
I sigh before going out and going to our van alone, making the whole trip boring and silent. Though it's silent as well even if I'm with Ellie. But the feeling is different, its not silent-silent if I'm with Ellie. Even though she doesn't talk much, her presence is enough for me to feel safe and comfortable.
I arrived at the school and immediately rush to my classroom. I'm 6 minutes late but the prof is not yet here, making me sigh in relief.
I walk towards my chair and sit down, legs spread on left to right as I slouch on my chair. I even almost forgot this book I'm holding when I rush down the stairs.
Few minutes later our prof arrived and the classes starts.
A sigh escaped my lips as I stare at my notebook, spinning my pen on my hand. We are having another quiz by Monday and our prof just keeps on adding and adding a topic.
Its fine, I can do this. I just need to memorize these words and their meanings and I'm sure I can ace the test.
"Excuse me po, pa-excuse lang po si miss Navarro." All our heads snap up by the door when someone suddenly speak. My brows furrowed as the face is familiar to me.
The girl look around and when our eyes met, she smiled.
"Why? We are in the middle of class." Sir prof sternly said.
The student smiled, "May ipinapabigay lang po si Ezekiel Guillermo kay miss Navarro." She said and my jaw dropped, my hands pointing at myself. The prof looked at me which made me nervous. Before she nods and signaled me to go to the student.
I immediately stand up and rush towards her, pulling her a bit far from the door.
"Angel pinapabigay nga pala ni Ezekiel." She said as she handed me a white eco bag. My brows furrowed and I accepted it, as I opened it, my mouth formed a small 'o' as container of popcorn, cheese rings, and two Chuckie is inside.
"H-Ha? Bakit daw?" I ask, playing dumbfounded though I have an idea on why he sent these.
The girl smiled, "He said you helped him with the SSG papers the other day. So this is a token of being thankful." She said and my brows furrowed. But I slowly nod and thanked her.
"Tell him it's nothing, but thank you for this." I said and she nods before walking away. I immediately went back inside the classroom that the teacher didn't even noticed.
I put down the eco bag and saw a small sticky note inside. I look around first before picking it up.
Kainin mo na agad 'yan, 'wag mo na paabutin ng lunch. By the way, lets meet at lunch, I cooked something for us.
-Zek
I pursed my lips and look around the room, I pull out the container full of cheeserings and put it on my lap. Silently opening the lid. Its the melt in your mouth cheeserings.
I took one, then two, then three, until I'm already eating in class which something I have never done before.
We have no second period or class by 10-12pm, so the whole time, I was eating the foods Ezekiel gave me. I am eating and reading at the same time. Before lunch even came, the containers are empty and so are the boxes of Chuckie.
The bell rung and I pick up my book, bag and the eco bag that contains the containers.
"Where should I meet him?" I asked myself as I look around and stopped walking.
I pull out my phone and texted him, asking if where he is. Few minutes later and he replied.
from Ezekiel:
I'm here sa may field. I'm sorry hindi ko nasabi.
I slowly nod and put my phone back inside my pockets and went to the field. There I saw him by the bench, containers in front of him.
There's no other students here, since it's hot here, and only this bench have a shade, but it still can be hot sometimes.
"You're here, sorry for not putting the location sa note. Next time I'll make sure I'll put it." He said and I smiled at him.
"Its fine, I enjoyed the snacks by the way." I said and he smiled. His eyes almost not visible.
"I'm glad you did, next time, I'll try making snacks for you on my own." He said while preparing the foods. When I saw how creamy that carbonara is and how big those Hungarian sausages, I can't help but to feel the excitement to taste it.
"You don't have to do that." I said before he handed me the container with carbonara.
He chuckled, "But I want to, that's why I'm courting you, right? It's part of the courting and even though we are not at the courting stage anymore, I'll still spoil you with foods." He said and I chuckled whiel munching on the food.
"Okay okay, but you don't have to stress about it. I know you are busy in class too. So don't be stressed about my foods. I know accountancy is hard, Ellie have been busy these past few days. And now, I think she didn't made it to her morning classes." I said, pouting a bit. My cheeks bloated from the foods inside.
I hear Ezekiel hum, "She didn't, that's why Ace had to present their research alone." He said and my jaw dropped.
"Really? Oh my God! I feel sorry for Ace." I said and he started giggling. Covering his mouth with his hand.
"Its fine, he doesn't really look stressed. But as his friend for years, I can tell it just by on how he bite his lips and fix his polo." He said while laughing and I can't help but to laugh as well.
Nakakahawa yung tawa niya. I find it cute and attractive at the same time. That's why I like talking with him, I like to hear him laugh and I feel like he always do that. And I'm not even complaining, his laughter sounds relaxing and I don't even know where that idea came from. But all I know is it sounds nice for me. And maybe to others too.
My brows furrowed when I got a glimpse of students in skirts, far from us. When I tried to look closer to see the two of them clearly, they run away.
My eyes widened, "Ezekiel... I think someone just saw us."
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