Chapter 18
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She stared at her phone screen for a long time. The emotions in her heart were so chaotic that she could only say one sentence. She could only say... what the heck!
"Baliw ka talaga, ewan ko talaga sa’yo ‘no. Bakit ako lang ang sinundan mo? Ayoko mamatay sa mga fans mo."
The reason she said this was because she was worried about her life. David’s fans were terrifying. Once they find out, the explanation will be longer than the traffic in NLEX.
"I followed you because we're friends. ‘Wag ka na masyado mag-isip ng kung anu-ano."
What the heck is this answer?
"So, bakit hindi mo sinundan ang mga kaibigan mo?"
"Stop asking. Or do you want to be something else?"
"Something else?"
"Umm. Be my girlfriend."
"..." Okay, I don't want to argue anymore.
It’s better to just enjoy the food and ignore this guy. He swiped his phone screen to play, while the other people there were yelling like hungry dogs.
"Sophia, please like the photo I tagged you!"
"Sophia~"
"Go ahead. I think she’s really crazy about you."
David stared at her but didn’t say anything. Until...
"Awwwww! David liked my photo! Guys! I'll give you Polaroid film photos for David! For free! Come pick them up in our shop tomorrow! Ahhh~"
As this is called... ‘Happiness is Everywhere’ even if only for a moment. After David liked the photo, he used the same finger to pick his nose.
"Why are you making that face?" He asked her a few moments later.
"Ano na naman ba?"
"Your photos on Instagram." He then showed her a sample photo for her to see.
Actually, this photo has beautiful lighting. The location is also good. What’s more important is that it took nearly twenty minutes to get this perfect shot.
Then she used 'chapped lips' as a caption.
"Alam ko namang pogi ako."
"You look like a nut."
"Asshole, that’s the trend, you know?"
When she takes pictures, she always wonders whether she’s really pretty or if the camera is just amazing. She almost got 500 likes as well, and he still dares to say that she looked like a nut? Damn! He is indeed an asshole.
"Why do you have to show off like that? Trying hard to strike a pose."
"Because I’m not as hot as you. Even when you’re holding your fart, the girls will still think you’re handsome. I need to show off so people will say I’m pretty."
"So, do you think you’re pretty?"
"Normal."
"So touching your boobs is normal?"
"Damn! Those are two different things."
Why is he so obsessed with boobs?
"..."
"To be honest, you don’t have to follow my account. Also, I’m giving you permission to like other people, except when Adrian’s around."
"Finish your food."
"So, can you tell me who you like?"
"I already told you that the one I like is the one I’ve followed."
"Damn! I mean who you really have a crush on. Alright, I won’t ask you anymore."
Silence sets in again. She had nothing to say, but it was a bit weird that she never felt awkward when he answered her like that. That was probably because their friendship was getting stronger. She also didn’t feel nervous when she was with him, even in a silence like this. She even felt secure, comfortable, and relaxed.
"I’ve been trying to use i********: for days, but only found out today that you can’t save the photos," he spoke after five minutes of playing on his phone.
"Why are you so stupid? I thought you already knew."
"I only found out yesterday when Toblerone told me."
"Well, what are you doing right now?"
"Taking screenshots."
"Wow! Someone like you also has sweet moments like that? Damn! Come on, let me see the pictures. Let me see if she’s beautiful."
"It’s from someone who likes to show off."
"Likes to show off?"
"You. Troublemaker."
"..."
"You need to take responsibility if my phone’s memory is full."
Earlier, Sophia said that she didn't feel awkward because of their friendship. But now, she thinks they’re not as close as she thought because she’s f*****g nervous right now. She can’t even catch her breath. Damn! Her heart...
Being a cheerleader slave of the seniors is the greatest misery in the life of a cool person like Sophia. They needed more and more, more rehearsals, and she had to dance to the same song more than ten times.
Now, it’s almost eleven o’clock. David was also begged by the seniors to stay and wait for her. He’s just sitting nearby, waiting for her. Not to mention the mosquitoes around the area.
He looks pathetic. Actually, he could’ve gone back to his apartment first, but Sophia doesn’t know why he wouldn’t.
Maybe because he doesn't want to spoil his reputation as the 'national husband,' so he has to cooperate with the seniors.
"Miss Laurel, raise your hand higher... Yes, that's it!"
But as soon as the senior walked to where the last person in the line was, Sophia gradually lowered her hands.
Tangina, pagod na pagod na ako!
"Senior, Sophia lowered her hand."
"Sophia Laurel!"
David! Tangina mo, hinayupak ka!
Sophia cursed him without a voice but was sure he saw the movements of her mouth. She then saw him laugh while covering his mouth. Just wait, asshole. I’ll kick you after this. Just don’t run away.
"Sophia, ulitin mo nga."
"Okay."
"You already ate, right? I thought you’d be more active now. Bakit lalambot-lambot ka riyan?"
"I have a lot of mosquito bites because my blood is too sweet."
That’s not a lie. She wasn’t just tired, but also felt itchy in her legs.
"Well, then, after this song, you guys can go back. But please, pay more attention."
"Yes!"
Alright! Let's do this! This is the last one. So they all put all their strength and effort into training, making the seniors praise them. But after three seconds, they all turned to pay attention to David.
Is he still that important this time? Ano ba naman ‘yan.
"Sophia Laurel, you can go home first." They saw her walking back and forth, which confused them.
"I want to take my backpack," she said respectfully.
But the problem is that the asshole has her backpack, so she can’t go home yet. Shouting and calling him to return her backpack was also awkward. She couldn’t do anything, so she just stood foolishly, letting mosquitoes bite her again for a while.
"Uwing-uwi na ako." This time, David turned to speak to the seniors. He then walked closer to Sophia.
"Are you going home?" He asked her.
"Opo."
"Take care." And then he nodded.
"Give me my bag."
"Ihatid na lang kita. I'll drop you home."
"I brought my car."
"Then I'll take you to your car."
"Do you think I'm a kindergarten student who cries for help?"
"A baby like you is not the same." He reached out his thick hand to rub her hair, then went down to hold her hand and pulled her forcefully.
"Did you paint your room today?" Sophia asked him while her feet were still following him.
"Not yet."
"You said you would paint it today."
"You didn’t come, so there’s no sense. I need a servant."
"Baliw talaga!"
"Come help me tomorrow."
"No. Tomorrow is Saturday. I need to sleep until late afternoon."
"If you come, I will let you touch my dick."
"I don't like small dick."
"I'll buy food."
"I'm not greedy."
"I'll help you do your homework."
"You and I study in different faculties."
"I'll teach you how to play the guitar."
Sophia is stunned for a moment. David is trying to lure her with the one thing she really wanted to be good at. She wants to play the guitar skillfully so she can captivate the heart of that medicine boy. If she waits for the progress of the club, it will certainly take a long time.
That’s why she looked at the tall person while thinking...
"Anong oras ba sana?"
"See you at six. Wake me up when you arrive. Drive safely." Then he rubbed her hair again.
She tries to get a hold of herself, but by the time she regains consciousness, he’s gone. Six in the morning? That’s too early! Why doesn’t he just tell me to sleep in his room all at once?
She complains silently. How should she wake him up? Knocking on his door will cause a loud noise. His neighbors might come out and beat her. She hates this but can’t do anything, so she just kicks the wheel of her car.
After venting her anger, she walks toward the car door while putting her hand into her backpack to look for the car key. But the objects she touches are... a mosquito repellant spray and a key with a Luffy character keychain. She’s pretty sure these are from David. Should she need to say thank you?
Thank you for buying me a mosquito repellant spray. But why didn’t you give me one when I was training?
Ding~
Not long after she got in her car, the message sound rings.
Siraulo talaga.
-Food: 10 boc 1400 pesos
-Drinks: 10 bottles 1250 pesos
-a spray: 350 pesos
Mga utang mo sa akin.
What a nuisance!
He is such a hog and so stupid. And he never types correctly! She guesses Adrian probably won't be jealous if she has a happy ending with this kind of damn guy. Oh, her heart...
Did he think she obeyed his words? He said at six, right? So she woke up at seven, then finished doing her own things at eight. When she arrived, she decided to knock on the door to show her manners, but it seemed like the man inside was dead. She heard nothing. So, she decided to use the key. But what she’s seeing now is...
"Aaaahhh~" She yells, almost knocking off her feet.
What the f**k is that!!!
The image of a naked person in front of her is a cruel picture to her eyes. He knew very well that she would be here in the morning, but he fell asleep naked? He just doesn't care about anything! Well, then let her create a hashtag.
#NakedDavidHoran #BigDickEnergy #ShowedItem
She has to stop her naughty imagination as he’s now sitting up. He’s rubbing his eyes while daydreaming as if he didn’t wake up yet.
But here she is, fully awake!
"Oh, bakit nandito ka?"
"Gago! Bakit ka naman nakahubad?" She hurriedly takes a blanket to cover that inappropriate thing.
"While sleeping? Ano naman sa’yo."
"’Di ka ba marunong magdamit?"
He shakes his head. Godammit! Why does she feel everything about him is indifferent? She wants to shout at him using her loudest voice, but she can’t.
"You need to wear something. If anyone comes and sees you like this, I pity their eyes."
"I'm here alone. Why do I need to do that?"
"But what if I want to practice here..."
"Okay. If you want me to wear clothes, I will."
Why is she acting like she’s his mother now?
"Go maligo ka na nga."
He nods like a cute cat and does not argue anymore. Maybe because he just woke up?
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