“Gab, what’s happened?” asked Dylan.
While walking, the students were staring at them. They run after the eyes like they saw something. Gaby just looked at him and looked back at the road again.
“Ever since I’ve been here, I haven’t heard from you. I tried to contact you and Auntie. I can no longer view your social media account.“ said Dylan.
Gaby didn’t answer Dylan’s question. Someone called them from behind.
“Dylan!”
They stopped walking and turned around. Clark approached them, running. Dylan stopped walking so did Gaby.
“Are you going home?” Clark asked as he approached.
“Yes,” Dylan said.
Clark looked at Gaby, but she wasn’t looking at him. She just turned around after he got closer to them. They both walked together. Clark lifted his hand to the back of his head.
“What was it earlier?” asked Dylan.
“It’s nothing.“ said Clark.
Dylan smirked. “Have you given her any hope?”
“No, women are just making assumptions,” said Clark.
“They will never assume if you don’t give them hope,” said Dylan.
“Jeez! Dude, she only kissed me once, and that’s because she’s blocking my way, stole a kiss from me, and now she’s talking like we’re in a relationship? I felt violated, you know. A girl who does this kind of action is such a hopeless woman, which turned me off!”
Dylan chuckled. “How come you kissed her?”
“I didn’t kiss her. For heaven’s sake, she kissed me,” Clark said with disgust on his face.
“Well, she’s hot and beautiful,” Dylan asked.
“If you find her that way, go ahead, you can have her all you want,” said Clark
Dylan smirked. “I’m not into her because I’m already in love with someone else.”
Clark glanced at Gaby, who was just quiet. After he argued with the woman, he saw Dylan and Gaby on the bench earlier.
“Oh, dude! I’m sure a lot of girls will cry.“ Clark chuckled.
Dylan chuckled. As they walked, Clark glanced at the woman. She wasn’t chatting with them. She’s unlike the other ladies at the university who scream whenever they see them. He saw her lack of interest in him as though she didn’t see the qualities other ladies recognized in him. She’s unique.
By the time they reached the girls’ apartment, Ashlee, Belle, and Sasha had already arrived. Clark also sends Gaby home with Dylan went into their apartment.
“We thought you made it home first, Gaby,” said Belle.
“I just stayed at the university to drain time,” said Gaby.
“You two hang out with her?” Sasha asked, looking at Dylan and Clark sitting on the sofa.
Gaby nodded. “Dylan, join me to waste time on the bench. Grouchy just went home with us.”
Belle, Ashlee, and Sasha giggled at what Gaby said. “Grouchy?”
Both men looked at them. “You look crazy, Sasha. You laugh like an evil sorceress!” said Clark with irritability.
“Gaby says you’re a grump!” says Sasha. “Though she’s telling the truth, that sounds funny.”
Gaby smiled slightly as Clark reacted. His forehead wrinkled as he looked at them and looked at her.
“I, being grumpy, didn’t disturb you?” Clark asked Gaby.
“You didn’t, of course. But seeing you like that makes me realize I’m still blessed.“ Gaby said.
Everyone continued to laugh, and Dylan was one of them. “Clark’s not grumpy. He’s just going through menopause, so that’s it,” said Ashlee.
Gaby smiled. Clark looked at her, staring at her. She suddenly removed the smile from her lips.
“It’s time to go!” Clark said as he stood. “I hate hanging out with lunatics!”
“Dude! Are you going home?“ asked Dylan.
Clark didn’t answer. He just walked out and left. “That’s cute!” said Belle, giggling.
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Clark shook his head while lying down in his bed in their apartment. He couldn’t forget Gaby’s simple smile back there. It was as if he felt something, especially when their eyes met. His phone rang. Andrea was calling.
“What?” Clark asks the other line. He frowned as the woman begged to see him.
“Fine,” he said.
He took a deep breath and got out of bed.
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“I told you, I don’t want commitment. And I’m not in love with you, Andrea.“ said Clark.
“Well, you’re here,” said Andrea.
“Because you’re blackmailing me for committing suicide. This will be the final one, Andrea. After tonight, my hands are clean of anything you want to do alone.“ Clark said seriously.
So, they hopped in the car, and he gave Andrea a ride from the university and then dropped her off at her apartment. She hasn’t gotten out of the car yet.
“Why won’t you let us try?” said Andrea.
“Because I don’t like you. You are just getting yourself hurt,” said Clark.
“How sure are you? You haven’t given me a chance?“ said Andrea.
Clark never said a word. “I will do anything you want me to, and what I miss, I will make it up to you. I want to do whatever it takes. Just love me, Clark!“ Andrea said.
“Get out,” Clark says. He won’t even finish what Andrea has to say. “If you want to do everything, you will hear me. I don’t believe your feelings, Andrea. Stop begging, forget your feelings, and give me a break. If you do, your feelings may be true.”
“Clark…” said Andrea. “You’re ridiculous. What you want me to do is to distance myself from you?”
“Because that’s exactly what I want, for you to leave me,” said Clark. “Now, leave.”
“Clark, we have…” said Andrea.
“I said, leave!” he said calmly but firmly.
Andrea looked at him and was mad at him. She begged him to give her a chance for many years, but he would not because he was not ready yet. Andrea got out of the car and went directly home. He also swiftly drove the car and went back to their apartment.
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Clark was to open the apartment’s main door when he heard someone singing. He frowned and searched for the voice. He knew it was very close to where he was. The song is familiar. Of course, it’s one of the famous songs from his favorite band, Parokya ni Edgar.
“I take one step away and find myself coming back to you, My One and Only One and Only You.”
He hears the voice singing on the fence between the girl’s apartment and theirs. The beautiful voice intrigued him. It was the first time he had heard someone sing at a friend’s house. Her voice is gorgeous. He wants to hear more than this and to know her. Clark went into the chair just next to the fence and looked over.
As there was a light on the lamppost, he could see the woman. She was wearing earphones as she sat on the bench. Her eyes were closed, she wore her pajamas, and her head was still moving as if she enjoyed singing.
For some unknown reason, he suddenly felt a nervousness. He grabs his chest.
‘What is this?’
She kept on singing. Clark’s heart rate was building up. He realized she’d stopped singing and immediately dock from the fence.
“Who is it?” she said, looking around.
Fortunately, he went into hiding. Clark stepped off the chair and sat down. He was nearly caught, so he rushed into the apartment and entered his bedroom.
“Good morning!” Everybody greeted Gaby with warmth. The group and her new friends had breakfast together when Gaby went down. “Good morning!” said Gaby Dylan got close immediately. “Let’s have breakfast, Gaby!” Gaby smiled at him. He held her hand and dragged her onto the table. “You’re such a different person, Dylan!” said Riki. Dylan chuckled. Dylan sat on the other side of the table in front of her. As she picked up the food, she noticed Clark seated across the table. He looked at her for a sec and came back to his food. ‘He is such a bad vibe for the morning!’ Dylan looked at her, frowning. “Why?” Dylan asked. She smiled at him. “Nothing!” Dylan smiled at her as well. “In all fairness, you two are good together.” The two of them turned to the speaker, and that was Sasha. “Do you think so?” said Dylan. “I do!” said Sasha. Sasha even approaches their table and is about to sit beside Clark, but she accidentally collides with him before she can sit. “Watch your step, Sas
After Dylan left, Clark and Gaby left at their table. Gaby never even looked at him. She turned to Sasha. They dance happily at the center. She laughed a little because they were still quarreling. “Hey, Miss Beauty.” said the man. It stood in front of her with two other men. “What is your name?” one man asked. Gaby looked at them and didn’t say a word. One even sits beside her. She was looking at Clark, and he wasn’t even looking at her. It was hard for him not to notice that there were males at their table. “Leave. I have friends with me,” said Gaby calmly. “As I see it, you’re by yourself.” the man said. They noticed Clark sitting on the other side, just looking at them. “It seems that you are not close to him, that you sit separately, that you do not speak to one another. But we can talk to you. We can have a long chat if you like.“ The other guy said. “I’m not interested in you,” she said, annoyed. “You are snotty! Let’s get to know you.“ the man said. The man was about t
They pulled up in front of the big villa. It was the rest home of the Sasha family. From where they are, they can see the vast sea at a distance, the blue water of the sea, and its white sand. “I love the air,” Gaby said after getting out of the car. Gaby opened her arms and savored the robust, fragrant air surrounding her body. The air flew off her hair. “Fortunately, she’s not ice cream because if she is, she’s melting now. You and Clark are truly best of friends.” Matt whispered to Dylan. “The hot stare you and Clark gave Gaby makes her melt away.” Dylan turned towards Clark, standing across and staring at Gaby. It was the first time Clark had stared at the woman, just like last night when he caught Clark and Gaby staring at each other. Dylan smiled as he approached Gaby. He made her smile. “It’s lovely here!” Gaby said, looking at Dylan. “I’ll bring your stuff,” said Dylan. Gaby smiled, and they went in together. Clark got left out, his eyes chasing after them. — It is spa
“She’s my best friend in Canada. We separated when I returned to the Philippines.“ said Dylan. “You mean separated? You have a relationship with her?” Belle asked. Dylan shook his head and glanced at Gaby. “When we returned to the Philippines, I could not say goodbye to her,” said Dylan. Gaby was looking at the sea. She didn’t seem interested in what they were talking about. “Why? What happened?” Belle asked curiously. “Because Granddad had a heart attack and was hospitalized, Daddy was in a hurry to get home because of the news,” Dylan explained. “And because it happened suddenly, I never have time to say goodbye to Gaby.” Gaby never said a word. She looked quietly at the ocean. “So you have never returned to Canada?” asked Riki. Dylan nodded. “I never came back. After Grandpa died, Dad took care of everything he left behind. Even Aunt Yvonne didn’t make it back to Canada.“ “So that’s Gaby?” Sasha said in disbelief. “The woman you’re crazy about in Canada?” Of course, Sasha k
They stayed by the beach until nightfall. The gang enjoyed the night with their antics and quarrels. It’s been a while since they made such bonds. Sweethearts have another member, so their vacation is memorable. Now they surround the bonfire the heartthrobs had prepared earlier. They were sitting on the body of the gigantic tree on which they placed it. They were all drinking, except Gaby. Along with Gaby are Dylan and Sasha. On the other side are Ashlee, Belle, Riki, and Matt. Clark was sitting alone on the sand with only the lining of his shirt. Clark even played with fire with a stick he had picked up earlier. “What happened to you, Clark? You got a splendid aura.“ said Sasha. “Yes, your smile looks excellent. Not fake in fairness.“ Belle added. Clark smiled with two hands over his head. “What do you suppose I’m not human?” he smiled. “Let it go. It’s good, and you’re smiling. At least it won’t frighten us!“ Gaby said, laughing. “What’s your point?” asked Clark. “That you’re
Gaby flipped through the bottle and stopped at Clark. It surprised everyone and silenced them. Later on, Matt smiles at Clark. Before Matt could get the salt, Clark had preceded him. The group teased him. “Oh, come on!” said Riki. “Are you excited, Clark?” “Shut up, Riki!” said Clark, annoyed. Everyone is laughing. Gaby blushed. “Can Gaby just pass? She doesn’t drink alcohol?” Dylan replied with no smile. “Geez, Dylan. You’re just jealous, so you want Gaby to pass,” said Riki. Dylan took the slipper and tossed it to Riki, and everybody laughed. “Is that OK with you, Gab? You never drink beer, do you?” said Dylan. Gaby smiled. “It’s OK.” Gaby approached Clark, and he was looking at her with seriousness. Gaby was jumpy again. She couldn’t understand. Gaby immediately drank the contents of the shot glass. She could manage but frown to taste, so everyone laughed except Dylan, who was looking. Then she swallowed the lemon wedge and approached Clark’s neck with her lip. Clark couldn’
Gaby woke up early. No matter how wakeful she was, she used to wake up early. She left the house and went joyfully toward the beach. She took a deep breath and drew near the water, where her foot was wet. The saltwater was warm, so her body relaxed. “Thank you, Lord!” she cried out. “Whooohoooo!” Gaby opens wide her two arms and lets the air envelop her entire body. It was the most relaxing since she went back to the Philippines. In Canada, she was right at home; sometimes they would walk to get some air. But she prefers it here. It’s all-natural when she’s here. She feels better. “Thank you, Lord! Wake me up again tomorrow!” She shouted again, then laughed as if there was no tomorrow. Gaby was so happy. She could not do so in their apartment. She can only wake up her housemates. But on the beach, she can shout as loudly as possible. Gaby was so grateful and extremely happy. Clark just got into a bath. He woke up early because he couldn’t sleep after drinking last night. His roomm
“Can I just ask? If you don’t want to tell stories.” Gaby said.Gaby stopped again and faced him. She waited for him, and then they walked together again.“Tss, you are an annoyance!” he said as he looked out to sea, smiling.Clark purposely turned away to avoid seeing his uncontrollable smile. But unbeknownst to him, Gaby heard her weak laugh, so Gaby smiled again.“Do you have a girlfriend?” Gaby asked.“You were suddenly interested in my love life?” he asked. “You’re into me, aren’t you?”Gaby frowned at him. It’s the reason his heart jumped again. ‘It’s bad. She frowns, but she’s still beautiful. She’s an angel. There’s nothing ugly about her!’“Like? I’m just asking a question, but your thinking is so advanced. Haven’t you ever realized that you can’t just have something to talk about?” Gaby shook her head.Clark said nothing about it. Gaby doesn’t like other girls. She doesn’t care about him romantically. She might be in love with Dylan. They were close. It would be no surprise i