Chapter 6 - Vague

Eloisa couldn't sleep a wink after that quick kiss. She wanted to ask why he kissed her or are they a couple already. But she knew he needed rest. Marami pang ibang araw para itanong nya iyon.

And besides, baka hindi pa nga ito nakakarecover sa dating girlfriend nito. Naalala niya ang larawang nakita.

Whether he has moved on or not, she is more than willing to take over the role. She knows eventually ay mamahalin rin sya ng lalaki. She knows she is delusional pero the fact na hinalikan sya ng lalaki, it means may progress ang pagpapapansin at efforts nya rito.

"I know one day he would admit that he has fallen deep in love with me."

Tumagilid sya paharap sa lalaki and found him sound asleep. He must be tired from work and badly need rest. She was glad she was able to take care of him. Hindi sya magsasawa na titigan ang binata. She could stare at him the whole night. Pero puyat din sya the previous night, she eventually fallen asleep as well.

The next morning, she found herself in Drew's arms. Kagabi ay may harang silang unan pero ngayon ay magkayakap na sila. Ayaw pa nyang bumangon and wanted to savor the moment. Pihadong pag nagising na ang lalaki ay ibabalik nito ang distansya nila.

She found herself now staring at his lips. Since that kiss last night, she wanted to taste more of his lips. Would she get deductions for kissing him in exchange for what he did last night? Pinigilan nya ang sarili but she just let herself touch his lips with her fingertips.

And he suddenly caught her red handed so he bit her fingers. "What do you think you're doing?"

"I-I was just checking if you're still breathing."

Natawa ang lalaki sa excuse nya. "And why are you drooling while you are checking my breathing?"

"Ang kapal ha." hinampas nya ang lalaki.

"Shall I check your breathing too?" he asked and moved his face closer to hers.

Sinubukan ni Eloisa umiwas but he was holding her close. At this rate maybe he could hear her heartbeat and her whole face is beet red.

"I thought you wanted physical contact?"

"Not when you keep on deducting points!"

He then smiled seductively as if teasing her to give up the points she's been protecting. Ipinilig nya ang ulo and kept telling herself that she'll hold onto those points and can celebrate later.

"How much do you like me?" he asked.

"How much do you think? I even went this far."

Will you keep liking me if you found out about my past? tanong ni Drew sa utak nya. He wanted to give in but he was just as afraid he'd lose her after getting to know him more.

If they stayed that way for quite some time maybe she'd keep him close.

"I'm not sure you'd still be like this if you'd know me more."

"But I want to know you more." she said sincerely looking at his eyes. "How long do you plan to keep me in your arms?" she then asked trying to tease him.

"Do you dislike it?"

"Much better if you'd do more on your own accord. At least I can keep my points."

"Why you're so obssessed with points? Are you sure you wanted to be my girlfriend?"

"I wouldn't be here if I'm not sure. Now, let go of me if you have no plans of kissing me."

He chuckled and released her. She touched his forehead to check his temperature again.

"I'm glad your fever is gone." she said cheerfully.

He wishfully thought it's still there so she would stay more with him.

"Makakalakad ka na ba para matikman mo yung niluto ko kahapon or I'll them here in your room?"

"Let's go."

Inalalayan siya ng dalaga though she has small frame.

They walked slowly towards the dining table.

Naalala ni Eloisa ang sinabi ni Drew that he wont touch someone's cooking if she's not his gf pero kinain nito ang hinanda nya. She can't help but smile.

"You seem happy."

Agad pinalis ni Eloisa ang ngiti.

"Ah. Hindi."

Muli ay sumubo si Drew kaya napangiti si Eloisa ng tuluyan.

"Do you like it?"

Tumango ang lalaki. "You're a pretty good cook. Do you do this often?"

Umiling si Eloisa. "I don't cook for other men. Ikaw lang ang ipinagluto ko."

He nodded and seemed happy sa nalaman.

"Anong favorite dish mo?"

"I'm not hard to please sa food but if you'd ask me, favorite ko yung adobo."

"Ooh. Madali lang yun. I can prepare that for you bago ako umuwi."

"Masyado ko ng naabala ang weekend mo. You're supposed to be resting. May pasok na bukas."

Nawala ang ngiti ni Eloisa. It seems like pinapauwi na sya ng binata.

"Okay. I'll leave after you take your meds."

Bumababa na naman ang confidence nya. Mukhang umaasa lang sya sa wala. Ngayong kaunti nalang pero tila malayo pa rin na mapaibig nya ang binata.

"What would I do to get the final 5 points?"

Hindi sumagot ang binata but instead took the meds she gave.

Sa isip ni Eloisa, why not give her the chance instead? Not just vague points and vague feelings. He said he didn't say he's attracted with her. He never once said that he's attracted with her either. Ang hirap na umasa.

"Fine. I'll go. See you around." sabi ni Eloisa na nagpaalam na.

Naiwan si Drew na naguguluhan rin. Hindi sya sigurado if handa na rin syang makipag relasyon muli but Eloisa is really persistent.

He said he'd give her a chance but all he did is give her false hopes. Hanggang kelan nya balak na i hang ang sagot nya kay Eloisa? Ngayon nya tinatanong ang sarili if he wants her around or rebound lang ang lahat? Alam na nyang nasaktan ang dalaga kaya ito naligaw ng landas and now he cant afford to hurt her again. He needs to come up with a decision as soon as possible. Kapag mas pinatagal nya ay mas lalo lang masasaktan ang dalaga.

He's decided to tell her his decision kapag nagkita sila uli.