FERNANDOWE ARRIVED AT THE BARANGAY HALL. Carmelita got down without saying a word after I parked the car properly. I don't know if I will follow her or just stay in the car. She didn't say anything.Anyway, I decided not to follow and just hang out in the car. I recline on the back of my chair. I leaned back and decided to close my eyes. I need energy later because I know the resto-bar will be busy again.The stereo was just on, and I was listening to a random song that the DJ was playing on the radio.♫Two old friends meet againWearin' older facesAnd talk about the places they've beenTwo old sweethearts who fell apartSomewhere long agoHow are they to knowSomeday they'd meet againAnd have a need for more than reminiscin'Maybe this timeIt'll be lovin' they'll findMaybe now they can be more than just friendsShe's back in his lifeAnd it feels so rightMaybe this time, love won't end ♫I was drifting to sleep and the music was perfect to put me to sleep, but I was surprised w
FERNANDO "ARE WE GOING BACK TO THE RESORT, MA’AM?" I asked the woman who was sitting in the back of the car again. She was sitting pretty there while looking out the window."No. Let's go to the town market first. I need to buy something there," Carmelita said without even looking at me.Gosh, she thought I would buy it. If I know, she just wants to be with me for a longer time. Damn, you are so conceited, Fernando. Of course!My alter ego is teasing me again.Anyway, I didn't react anymore and just followed her order. But I forgot to ask for directions."Ah, ma'am...""What again?""What’s the direction to the town market? Well, I haven't memorized the streets here yet," I said to her."There's a GPS, Ando. Have you forgotten? Can't you read?"Ouch. She is angry again. "Oh, yes, the GPS." I tried to smile. I'm so stupid for forgetting that there’s a GPS. Ugh!"Do you know how to navigate that?" asked the woman.I was about to answer when I was surprised when she suddenly moved forwa
FERNANDO WAITING FOR CARMELITA is one of the most dreadful things I have ever done in my entire life. It's puzzling and panicky at the same time. I hate feeling vulnerable. It reduces confidence and masculinity.I know you think I'm scared, but it's not like that. I'm just a little afraid of being abandoned. Besides, it's been quite a while since Carmelita went to get some help. I didn't realize the time, but in my estimation, she might have been missing for forty-five minutes.Did she get to the highway? Did she get lost? Those are some of the questions that come to my mind while thinking about Carmelita.It's impossible for a woman to go astray. If I am from here, I should know the ins and outs of the island. Plus, the road is not too far from here. I am sure that she should have arrived there in about twenty minutes.But maybe no one is passing by yet? Or did something bad happen to her? Argh! This is so hard! I can not do anything!The worst thing is that I can't stand properly e
FERNANDOA WEEK HAS PASSED since the accident happened. Everything is fine, and Carmelita and I are fine. She has been checking on me and has given me a week off to allow my leg wound to heal.I was only in the employee quarters, and food was always served by the twins. They were my personal support at that time. I was embarrassed, so I insisted on helping, but Carmelita just scolded me. So I didn't just insist on what I wanted.She also said I can help them more if I am fine, which makes sense.The woman became extra caring, and I didn't push too hard anymore. I don't know if it was just for the week, but I was happy even if it was temporary.We had a follow-up check-up last Friday and were cleared by the doctor, who said everything was fine. I felt relieved and was totally worried-free.It is Sunday now, and it is our day off. I still need crutches to support my feet, but I am totally fine. I managed to go to the market on my own. I rented a tricycle to take me there.Carmelita just
FERNANDO"TATAY JOSE, JUST CALL ME ANDY," I said, smiling at the old man. "Good morning, too," I responded.Yes, the caretaker, Mang Jose, or Tatay Jose, is with me now. I used to call him Tatay even then. And since I already had a phone, I contacted him right away and told him we would meet today because I wanted to go to the beach house. I also have to put my other stuff in there. The ones I brought from Manila."Silly, guy. Come. Let’s put your things in the back of the car," he said, and reached for my things."Thank you, Tatay," I said. I watched as he put my things in the back of the car. It seems that nothing much has really changed for him. He is just a little older, but Tatay Jose still looks a bit like the actor Dennis Padilla."There... Are you settled? Let's go?"I just nodded to the old man.We started to travel to the beach house. It is also quite far from the town and resort. During the ride, Tatay Jose, and I were still talking.He is just asking about my life in Manil
FERNANDOI WAS ABLE TO BRING CARMELITA SAFELY home to her house without anyone suspecting us.It is a good thing that my legs are quite okay, so I was able to carry her from the entrance of the resort to her house. Because people in the resort can't see Tatay Jose and me together.I just told Tatay Jose that I would sleep at the staff house. He went home right after we talked.The surroundings were quiet while I was still carrying Carmelita on my back. She was mumbling words again that I couldn't understand. She is really drunk.But I am not sure if she will remember her drunken proposal to me tomorrow. The woman is really funny. Can I tease her tomorrow about what she said? But she might not remember that. Anyway, that was really hilarious. Why did I feel a little excited at the same time? Hey, Carmelita, you will not fool me.One odd thing as well is that my back seems to love Carmelita's body. It was warm and I felt really comfortable. At the same time, my thoughts about her are al
CARMELITA"OH MY GOD!" I exclaimed as I entered my office. I restlessly paced inside my office with my hands running through my hair. "What the fuck have I done? Shit! What the hell am I doing?" I chastise myself while still closing my eyes from screaming.I dived to the nearby couch and covered my face with the throw pillow, and then I screamed again. I just stopped what I was doing when I heard someone come inside the room. I panicked and adjusted in my seat because I didn't lock the door. I'm stupid! But seeing who entered gave me goosebumps."Oh okay. It's just you, beshy. I thought it was someone," I said with a sigh of relief and lay down on the couch."You thought I was Ando? Is that what you mean?" She looked at me. She came and sat in the empty chair."No... It's not… Uh, whatever you say," I snorted.She threw me a throw pillow. I was struck in the face."Ouch! It hurts!" I roared."Fool! I'm really going to hurt you because of what you're doing. What the hell are you thinki
FERNANDO "WHERE ARE WE GOING, MA’AM?" I asked the woman who was staring at me intently while I was driving her car. She is like a teenager who is thrilled while staring at her crush. Wow! It's obvious that Carmelita's treatment of me has changed since she proposed. "I told you not to call me ma'am when we're not at the resort or when we are out of work, right?" She said, still not taking her eyes off of me. Awkwardly, I said, "All right." I don't understand myself. This is what I want to happen. Carmelita is love-struck by me, but why am I afraid of her aggression? Coward! I'm not a coward! My alter ego has no shame. My mind