RumorIT'S BEEN DAYS since I started doing my list. I tried to keep it cool and finally I mastered commuting through buses, cabs, and the subway. Though it gives me a headache sometimes, it's pretty manageable unlike the first time. I never got to meet Leon again after what happened in the subway. He's not going in the café as well which I don't think is a good idea now because I am starting to make a move about the last one on my list. I wanna take revenge on him, he's not playing it fair that's why I resumed flirting with Lea. I was really expecting that he would kiss me that night, he never asked about it, so I thought he was cool. Plus, it doesn't mean anything, it's just a kiss, a condition that he has to make if he wants me to stay away from his sister. But what did he do? He just ruined everything, even my dignity has already crumbled. Because of what happened, I told Ivan about it and all I got from him was nothing, but his typical challenging words."What are you trying to
Friends?"DAD'S COMING home." I froze at the sound of Ivan's voice. I am currently at the personnel room in the cafe because as usual, I need to do my job. I was already here after my class ended at an earlier time, at half past three. I was like meditating, staring at the ceiling for some reason and I am not in my true self after my conversation with Lea. However, my mind became alive just by hearing the word 'Dad'. I turned to see Ivan who was leaning at the door while his hands were crossed over his chest, a cunning look came into his eyes. "Quite fast. It has only been a week since he left for Europe, right?" His right eyebrow rose. "Why do you act like you don't want Dad to go home?" The room was filled with my nervous laughter. "Of course not, I-I was just wondering why he was coming home immediately. Chill, dude. You always think the worst of me." I shook my head. "Well. . . yeah, it was sudden. There has been an urgent conference in Seattle tomorrow, so he needs to go ho
What?I ALREADY lost count how many times I have peeked at them. . . or shall I specifically say, gave Leon a death glare. I can't believe he acted all kind in front of his sister who has no idea about what is really happening between us. I mean— there is nothing going on around us besides hating each other. And I actually wanted to kick him out of this café from the way he's looking back at me, with that malicious smirk, and irritating eyes. So, big of him!I couldn't take it anymore. My jaw tightened as my open hand turned into a fist, it's trembling, desperately wanting to punch the of a beautiful face they were saying. What is he planning to do right now? Of course, I would never agree to be friends with him, it was all a pretentious act as well, but Lea did believe all of it! This is not going to be successful, it's getting twisted. ."Did you know that you're not a lookout or watchtower?"I resisted the urge to snort when I heard Ivan's voice behind me. Does he always have a ha
BasketballI THOUGHT it was a perfect day, but it was confusing as fuck! Does that mean the rumors were true? That he's also being liked and followed by boys, not just girls? And the most preposterous part was he hooks up with them too.Damn. This is getting me in a nutshell. Knowing that he works for Manavision and he's the owner of the black sports car already triggered the hell out of me, and what more to these? I saw everything with my own two eyes. Call me judgmental or what, but it made me jump into conclusion that he's a playboy, maybe even worse than me. I still couldn't believe it. I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight because it's quite giving me a feeling of anger for some reason. I can't understand why he could easily kiss a man, but not me? That's just not fair! I won't ask anything from him if it isn't necessary. Screw him! "So, aside from ditching the dinner, not responding to my calls, and now, fazed and dazed, what else are you up to? Be grateful, I cover
Blueprint"I'M DONE!"The corners of my lips rose as I surveyed my finished plate. It turned out pretty well, huh? Dad absolutely knows everything he does and if he happened to see this, he's going to be proud of me once more. I glanced down at Ricky and Johnny's doing. My mouth turned into an amused smirk, seeing that they were pretty worn out now. Whereas earlier, they had almost nothing to do in front of their desks other than making a noise and talking about the club they were planning to go to later. Ricky's head is pushed down to the table while his hand is holding a pencil. On the other hand, Johnny is still making a fuss ever since he saw that I was near the end line. Johnny snorted. "Dude, you're no fair. This is the very first time you finished before us. No sweats and I am fucking tired." I laughed. "You're at fault. If you only take your studies seriously, you might not be cramming over a plate, unfortunately, from Mr. Wilson." I shrugged, well I am not being too arroga
ConcernI SMILED to Mr. Wilson as I turned over my design to him. Can you believe it, I am still here on earth today and it's already Friday. "Sure, you did this?" Mr. Wilson curled an eyebrow while looking at my plate suspiciously. "Yes, of course, Sir," I politely answered. It's the first time that I alloted a lot of time and effort for a project. Maybe that's the reason he's doubting me? I know my design is too good to be true, but fuck I made that for days and with those sleepless nights, I really struggled to be alive. His cold eyes darted at my left hand covered with bandages. I surreptitiously hid my hands behind me. He then nodded and that's my cue to go back to my seat. I heaved a deep and long sigh before I rested my head onto the desk table. I survived this project and the other activities we needed to accomplish this week. Everything is going well regarding my studies, but I am not quite sure if I still go well with Leon after what happened yesterday. The feeling is h
Friendly Kiss"IT'S GETTING BETTER."I immediately snatched my hand back from him and hid it behind me as if I was scorched from it. Our skin did not directly touch because of the bandage, but I felt a wild electricity flowing through my veins to my neck that it almost broke which sent shivers down my spine. "So, why are you looking for me?" My eyeballs dilated as my lips slightly parted. How did he know about that? "I-I wasn't looking for you. I was-- I just got out from work!" I spat.I gulped when he just raised an eyebrow and cocked his head to the side. Did I sound too defensive? I cleared my throat and fixed my collar. I stood straight and stepped back a few inches from him. He's too close, it's making my chest feel like it's being pushed side by side, so tight. "Okay. Since you're already here. Let me get this straight, I wanna say sorry to you personally about the last time. And about your blueprint, I hope you'll forgive me. Also, thank you for this bandage. I appreciate
IgnoredI SIGHED as I looked at myself in front of the mirror. I just got out of the shower and was still naked. I placed both of my hands on the sink, putting all my weight there. My eyes are a little puffy since I worked myself up on the weekends for my other projects and designs, and fortunately not for Mr. Wilson.I stormed out of the bathroom and started to dry my hair using a towel. It's already Monday and I do not have any energy to go to school. I am feeling sick, it sucks. I will never be able to have a better sleep, unless two months of curse ends. I still have about less than two weeks and one month to complete my lists.I glanced at the paper pinned on the wall. The list of mine isn't that obviously half-heartedly written when Ivan demanded me to move it to a piece of paper. None of the boxes were already checked since I would only see the results after two months if I succeeded or not. It's kind of motivating me in two ways; I will be a man of my words and continue doing