My AI Romance

Episode 13

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The next day, after my last subject before lunch break, I decided to cut classes for an important reason. Nikkolas keeps on texting me, asking where I am but I just chose not to reply. Without his consent, I went to Mr. Parker. He was very welcoming when I arrived there.

At first, I felt scared seeing his aura but I realized that maybe, he's just like this. I remember the last time that he treated me good and let me stay here the moment I was saved by Nikkolas. I must be thankful for that.

It was year 2030 and I never expect that a good scientist like him here in the Philippines exist. Sa sobrang high tech na ng paggamit ng technology ng mga tao, makikita mo talaga na hindi na sila nahihirapan sa mga gawain.

Last time, I was wondering why there is no maid or helper aside from their driver but now, I already know the answer. Mr. Parker had many hightech appliances and inventions like the vacuum robot I saw here. Their house is also wide that's why I'm sure na marami pa akong hindi nakikita dito sa loob ng bahay na ito.

"Have a tea, Ms. Levithan," offered. I He's too formal and straightforward.

I cleared my throat before speaking.

"T-Thank you, Mr. Parker," I said while remembering the reason that brought me here. All I ever thought was that, masasanay din ako sa tuwing kausap s'ya pero nagkamali ako. Hindi ko pa din maiwasang makaramdam ng pagiging hindi komportable.

"What brought you here?" Hindi na ako nagpaligoy ligoy pa. I asked him the same question the last time I went here.

I also told him Nikkolas' actions whenever he's with me. It all started after the day he saved me. He was once very cold and unapproachable but he suddenly became nice and sweet with an unknown reason. I wonder what really happened.

After I said those, pansin kong natahimik din si Mr. Parker. It took a couple of minutes for him to respond like he's thinking about something before he speaks.

"There must be something wrong about his system. I'll just clear all the data installed in him so he will not caused you any trouble." I froze the moment Mr. Parker said those. Clear all the data? What does he mean by that?

"Will Nikkolas f-forget everything if you did that?" I asked, feeling nervous while waiting for his answer.

"Yes. He will forget everything including you."

Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa din mawala sa isipan ko lahat ng pinag usapan namin ni Mr. Parker. He told me if that's okay with me pero hindi naman ako kaagad nakasagot.

Avoiding him is one of the other way instead of clearing all the datas installed in him. Kapag nangyari iyon, alam kong masasaktan ako kasi hindi n'ya na ako matatandaan.

On the other hand, if he still remember me, he will continue doing those things which could make me fall for him more. Alam kong kahit ano mang desisyon ang piliin ko, masasaktan at masasaktan pa din ako.

"Miss, coffee caramel yung order ko. Kailan ba magiging maayos ang service nyo dito?"

One of the customers complained kaya't doon lang ako napabalik sa wisyo. Because of being too space out, maging trabaho ko ay naaapektuhan na din.

"I'm sorry, mam. I'll just change your order." I apologized. Hiyang hiya na tuloy ako sa manager at kay ate Mariella dahil wala na ata akong nagawang tama ngayong araw.

"You can work until 7:30 pm, Hershey. Kailangan mong magpahinga kasi alam kong pagod ka na. Don't force yourself.l," ate Mariella adviced. Sinunod ko naman yung sinabi n'ya, nagdecide na lang ako na umuwi.

When I'm already home, I listed all the important happenings today. Pagkatapos noon ay hindi ko namalayang nakatulog na ako.

The next morning, I just decided to stay at home, do groceries and clean our house.

Primo's name registered in my phone mga bandang alas singko ng gabi.

Primo:

I'm on my way there.

Me:

Okay. I'm done preparing.

Today, I will go in their house. Noong tuesday pa sana iyon kaso na-move dahil nagkaroon ng emergency sa company nila. Tito Phillip needed to go in Cebu for three days.

During weekdays, I am in Charleston to work there. After ng klase ko ako pumupunta at kung minsan kapag may bakanteng oras at kapag nakaleave si ate Mariella, ako ang pumapalit doon. I also worked as an assistant and helper in the library or cafeteria.

During weekends, I just decided to stay at home dahil baka hindi na kayanin ng katawan ko kung sobra akong magpapagod. Maliban na lang kung may pupuntahan akong okasyon tulad ngayon.

"I'm sure you doesn't have enough sleep today. Sinabi ko naman sa'yo na wag kang masyadong magpapagod." wika ni Primo. Napatingin tuloy ako sa camera ng phone ko at ngayon ko lang napansin na medyo malaki na nga ang eyebags ko.

"Sa susunod hindi na." sagot ko na lang para hindi na siya mag alala pa.

When we're already in their house, kaagad akong sinalubong ng yakap ni tita Celine. Siguro ay nasabihan na s'ya ni Primo na huwag munang ibalik yung topic about sa mommy ko. Ayoko din namang pag usapan 'yon sa ngayon dahil alam kong mas lalo lang akong malulungkot.

Stella was also there. I greeted her but I don't like the way she looked at me. I was surprised seeing my watch turned into black. It is the first time this watch changes it's color. Or ngayong pagkakataon ko lang napansin?

"It's been months since you last went here, iha. Matagal tagal na din pala. Akala ko sa susunod na dadalhin ka ng anak ko dito ay ikakasal na kayo." biro ni tita Celine. That was just a joke but Stella's face changed. I can't blame her either. Siguro ay talagang mahal n'ya si Primo.

Tito Phillip's birthday was just like a family celebration. I thought he will invite well known businessmen again like last year pero ngayon ay kami kami lang ang nandito. I was eating with them but Primo and tito Phillip are talking about businesses matters. Knowing tito, he's a very workaholic person.

After our dinner, I was given a chance to talk to Stella. Like what I saw earlier, my watch didn't change its color. It was color black again.

"Primo often told me about you." she said which makes our conversation awkward. Hindi ko alam kung saan pupunta ang usapan naming ito.

"We're friends." I said while trying to convince her.

"I know. I just wonder how does it feel kapag may taong mahal na mahal ka. I guess you're very lucky since madaming nagmamahal sayo katulad ni Primo." hearing that word lucky made me smile a bit on her. Sana nga gan'on na lang lahat ng mga pangyayari katulad ng iniisip n'ya.

"Can you do me a favor, Hershey?" Napatingin ako sa kanya ng sinabi n'ya iyon.

"What is it?" naguguluhan kong tanong.

"Made yourself very busy so Primo will not have a time for you. Hanggang nand'yan ka kasi sa paligid namin, hindi n'ya ako matututunang mahalin. I know its sound selfish but I really love him. So please, pwede bang lumayo ka muna?"

Tipid akong ngumiti sa sinabi n'ya. I understand her point because I felt like we're somewhat on the same boat. She jist want a complete family and his full attention. Another thing, I have no plans of stealing Primo in her because my heart already belongs to someone else.

I told my friend not to drive me home. Nag isip ako ng iba't ibang dahilan para hindi n'ya ako maihatid ngayong gabi. Stella is not selfish. I realize that it is not right that Primo is still inlove with me now that he will have his own family.

While I'm riding in a taxi, my phone vibrated. It was Mr. Parker's name that registered in my phone. Hindi ko alam kung bakit ako kinabahan habang nagdadalawang isip kung bubuksan at babasahin ko ba ito.

Mr. Parker:

All the data had been deleted. Sorry for the trouble, Ms. Levithan. I hope this secret is safe with the both of us.

Halos mabitawan ko yung cellphone ko ng mabasa ko yung message n'ya. Mr. Parker deleted all the datas installed in Nikkolas so it only means one thing, bukas kapag nagkita kami, hindi na n'ya ako kilala.

He won't recognize every single detail about me anymore.