The Astray Sagitta

*** Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction . Names, characters, business,place , events, locations , and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or is used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual person , living or dead , or actual events is purely coincidental . Please be advised that this story contains mature themes and languages that are not suitable for very young age . Read at your own risk. This story is unedited, expect a lot of typographical , grammatical and spelling errors . If you're looking for a story that contains unflawed characters then you are welcome to leave this story. I don't write bed scenes to avoid giving inappropriate ideas to minors because as a reader also , I know that mostly children below 18 don't follow the content guidelines. *** Prologue Street Lights. Passing Cars. Busy people trying to make a living. Each day I spend here in the City , I realized it's not just me who's having a hard time finding ways to overcome each passing day . We are all struggling, the only difference is that we struggle on different aspects. Napangiti nalang ako habang tinatanaw ang nag gagandahang mga matatayog na gusali dito sa New York sa pamamagitan ng French style glass window nitong Condo ko. My way to start my daily routine. Illecebrous aroma of the tea staying still in this porcelain cup I am holding keeps on knocking in my nostrils so I decided to take a sip and then savour the taste of calmness it gave me. Nangalahati na ang laman ng aking tasa nang biglang lumapit si Crunch and then lay his overall fluffy body in both of my thighs. I cuddled with this adorable black smoke Persian cat of mine but then he eventually start meowing so loud in which I think is his way to say na nagugutom na siya . Itinabi ko muna ang tsaa at naglakad papunta sa kitchen area , opened one of my kitchen cabinet only to realize na there's only one can of cat food left . Oh! Seems like I need to buy some cat food for this Almighty being, for me to not get my a*s kicked out of this condominium . Also might as well grab some groceries too. I grab Crunch from the floor , laying . Placed him at the counter table , kinuha iyong lagayan ng pagkain niyang kulay itim na bilog na may pangalan niyang nakaukit . I opened the can of cat food with a can opener and then serve it at him. Natahimik rin at agarang ibinaon ang mukha sa pagkain niya . "You stay here , sweetie . I'll just grab some groceries and will be back right after." And I brushed his fur using my fingers . He just gave me a sigle meow . Kampanti rin naman akong di siya isama dahil closed naman ang Condo ko , he won't get his paw out of this place and it is safe for him to roam around . I grab my car key and ofcourse my classic Channel bag containing those important things I need for groceries. I just wore a ripped jeans , white Gucci shirt , black blazer and a black strapped sandal. I step my feet out of my condominium and made sure it's locked , head my way into the elevator. Nang makapasok na ako agad Kong pinindut ang ground floor . Minute after that , the elevator door opened and cold wind of November touched my bare face . I head into the carpool and agaran ko ring nakita ang Matte Black Ferada Wheels Forge 8 2017 Mercedes AMG GT ko . I opened the car door , started the engine and drove smoothly. Maybe I'll just shop at the nearest department store , sana naman walang masyadong kasabayan na costumers . It would be energy draining to see and be with a lot of people. After 20 minutes of frustrating traffic I manage to find a grocery store few blocks away from my place. Park my car at the other side of the road to avoid parking violation. I guess luck was on me this time . There's only , I think seven of people inside ,only few. What a relief. I step my feet out of my car and starts to walk in the busy street of NY . I hurriedly head to the store and opened the glass door , the bell placed above the door rang but the costumers does not give any interest to my presence , they continue to pick various products. There's just this one man who looked at me but then he changed his attention and diverted it into buying stuffs. Kumuha ako ng isang push cart and check the first aisle in the left side . There , the vegetables and fruits were placed . I started to pick few in different classifications. Ano kaya pwedi ulamin mamaya ? Should I cook or just order online? Ano ba gagawin ko mamaya? May gagawin ba akong importante? I think I forgot something . Oh wait , I forgot to finish my commissioned painting. I need to update mom about my status here . Dad wants me to call him ASAP! I need to arrange my things. I need to organize my books, my materials. Aunt Mihto is going to visit my place . Haayst , I should really write the things I wanna do to avoid procrastinating. Mmm? What's this feeling ? Chills, feels like someone is watching. Lumingon-lingon ako and then look at my back , there I saw this man earlier who seems like busy on choosing fruits. Maybe, it's just me being paranoid ...or not . I just shrugged it off . I should really get myself used to crowded places , I live in NY now and I can't just avoid seeing people. There will be time that I need to talk to one or few . But the feeling is there, still. Kaya naman I hurriedly finished my business here in this aisle and move to the next one . I pushed the cart that contains my chosen fruits and vegetables. My walk was not that slow but still I contain the feeling of being uncomfortable within me and just act normal , tho my inside was starting to build the feeling of fear. I am two aisles far from the first aisle I have gone first . "Yey ! junkfood." I whisper it to myself and just smile , cannot hide the euphoria food always gave me. I started choosing snacks not minding kung masyado na ba itong madami . Why would I worry about gaining much weight it's not as if it would lessen my value as a woman. I humn , and I swear I literally look like a kid because of too much enthusiasm. "You've got some much food there. Living with someone?" A manly voice interrupted me. He ...touched my left arm . I stopped moving completely frozen. I slowly looked at my left side , where he's located . What to do ? What to do? I felt my nail in my palm as I close my fist almost causing a wound . Sweaty hand . Shaking and cold . Dry throat . I end up giving him an awkward smile. Maybe he's just picking some snacks too , just like I do . Maybe he's just being friendly . Maybe this is how NY people, trying to be friendly , I'm new so maybe it's normal for them . You just go with the flow Aquila . He's not following you , he's not going to do something bad , he's not tryin' to hit on you . You're not that attractive compare to this Western ladies so chill. Don't over think that much . "Can I get your number?" He straightforwardly asked. Not giving a f to my trembling hands and uncomfortable body gestures. "I'm s-sorry , I have s-something important to b-buy." God , why do I sound like I am unable to stand on my own . Oh well , move your feet Aquila. I just bow to show no shade of rudeness to him despite his bothersome way of asking for a number, then move my feet away fast . Cat food . Cat food . Cat food . I keep on chanting it over and over again inside my mind . WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU PLACED?? After minutes of searching , saw it on the last aisle , arranged like a tower . I took ten cans carefully , not wanting to destroy the effort of the productive staff behind this . My hands are still shaking but I manage to put a lot of effort just so I could not cause any damage. Finally , I let out a heavy sigh and smiled . It's an achievement , should keep this vibe all day . May nakalimutan kaya akong bilhin? I stopped in an aisle full of ready to eat noodles . I checked my cart . It's all I need lang naman . I start walking again but after two steps I eventually stop , there's this feeling again . I looked at my back and again I saw the man , staring at me not holding it back . What scared me the most is that he's smiling mischievously. God , oh God ! Does he keeps on following me? Nagdadalawang isip sa kung anong gagawin , uncomfortable to move because I felt his piercing gaze. Papalapit siya sa akin , with his build and height I can say I would looked inferior. I dig my nail into my palm again to get my rational thinking back . Took the route heading to the counter , fast . Other costumers were eyeing on me like I am some kind of a weird lost potato. ... Thank God I arrived at the check out . Please be fast . Please be fast . "Uhm, can you make it faster , please." I politely ask the cashier not wanting to offend her . It's a hard job but I badly wanted my favor to be obliged. And because of paranoia I looked around . Stuck dumbfounded, he's in the lane next to me and his stares , he wasn't even trying to hide it . The blonde female cashier looked at me , aware at how uncomfortable I am. So she speed it up. "You wanna call the guards?" She worriedly asked in whisper ... "No , no . It's okay ." I might just be overreacting or whatsoever. I'll be fine, I'll be fine . "It's 200 dollars ma'am ." She said and smiled . I hand her 200 dollars and got my groceries , tightly holding it with full strength , fist clench , knees trembling. I started speed walking , sucks . My car is on the other side of the road . I looked around the street to be cautious , maraming tao and I'm confident he can't do bad naman in a crowded area like this . I walked and head to the pedestrian lane but luck was not on my side . He got into a grey pick up truck and was slowly following me . "Wanna ride?" He looked like he's really determined to have me in his car. He was close to opening his car door and step out head into my direction. I looked at the stop light . Please be red please . And after that it turned red. I was basically running at this point. If miracles do happen , God would you mind showing me one ? My breathing is starting to bother me . Cold sweats are falling from my forehead and still I could see the pick up truck . I am not a religious person heck I could even count it in my finger how few I got my feet inside a Church. Whatever will be , will be Aquila! ... T-there's a man , walking also in the pedestrian with me . I-I need help . He made an eye contact with me. He's caramel brown eyes locked his gaze in me and I guess he saw the fear in my eyes . I saw how transparent the fear building inside me. I walk closer to him . "H-hey, can I walk with you?" I felt shame but I don't have no choice but to ask him with full strength left in me. I look at the pick up truck , he looked at it also and saw the pick up truck with the man hanging out the window . The man beside me asked me," Is it okay if I put my arm around your waist? " He politely asked , concerned still being cautious. "Yes please." I sound desperate in need. He wrap his arm around my waist carefully. I pointed him the location of my car. He walked me up into its direction, opened my door . Saw the man speed off his pick up truck . There I felt relieved and safe. I looked at this kind stranger , memorized his perfectly detailed pulchritude. "Sorry to bother you , it's just that I am being followed by that man ." I explained it to him , Baka may importante siyang pupuntahan i seem to bother him . "No , it's okay . Would you mind if I accompany you ? To make sure you're totally safe ." He kindly asked and I was surprised . He's kind enough to accompany me back to the entrance of the building I am presiding. We arrived and there I felt safe ... for the first time with a stranger. I was in a great need of help that time and perhaps I was meant to be save because there he was in the right time and at a right place. *** This is the end of Prologue , a start to an exciting yet heartfelt story. Daghang salamat for reading my work, please continue to support this story as it flow . Next is Chapter 1!!! Happy Reading.