Loving Jupiter

 The watch on my wrist reads eight-thirty five in the morning which hurled me in panic. It's the first day of the final week and my first exam would take place this nine! I almost tripped on the front porch stairs on my way out while trying to chase my Uncle's car.Due to my desperation to arrive in time, I knocked on the car's window; even when I'm completely aware he'd scream on my face after I just touched one of his prized possessions. School is half an hour away from the house and if I won't do this, I might fail one of my subjects. This wouldn't be a problem to me had my professor for the first exam isn't the most terror and inconsiderate person I've ever known my entire life. I nearly rolled my eyes. Why am I being surrounded with loathsome and unrighteous persons? What have I done so punishable in my life that He put me in this kind of environment. Whatever the answer is, it doesn't matter right now 'cause I'm already running late!The

 Jupiter is asking me out to a sushi date. A date. A freaking date! Turns out I didn’t embarrass myself after all. Thank goodness I have the courage to shoot my shot! Those glitters I stitched on the envelope are quite expensive… but it’s worth it!“What’s with your face?” Lilac friskily bumped me on the shoulder. I laughed at her as I continued washing the remaining dishes on the sink. My shift is about to finish in an hour so I told Jupiter to meet me after work.It’s our school break so I decided to spend the whole summer earning money. I’m currently working as a waitress and dishwasher at a cheap eatery near our campus. During the night, I’m freelancing in different online platforms for extra money. What I learned in life is not to settle in one income. You need side hustles in case you get fired from your main job.“Well…” I giggled before facing her. “My crush aske

 Jupiter’s reason insulted me to the core.He’s gay… and he uttered those words bravely in front of my face with his whole damn chest. I shook my head in disbelief; a sarcastic smile was plastered on my face.Seriously, that guy… how gullible does he think I am? He was definitely dressed for the girls last night. His white dress shirt with its sleeves rolled up to his elbow, khaki pants and black formal shoes, jet black hair - neatly pushed back from his forehead which gave me a good view of his divine facial features…I sighed dreamily. It is more believable for Jacob to come out as gay than him. That guy is so clingy with his friends, so loud and loves to gossip around. Meanwhile… Jupiter is reserved and mysterious. He’d definitely pass as a fictional leading man.It is my day off from the eatery so I spend the whole day freelancing… and daydreaming about Jupiter. I’ve been trying t

 And just like that, Jupiter saved the day again. My day. Or my night, rather.We drove to the center of the city and I couldn’t help but be amazed with the flickering lights of the buildings all over the metro. I haven’t been here in a while since life could be quite high maintenance here. I used to be able to afford to step in the beautiful streets of this city when my parents were still alive… until life became horrible for me.“I used to eat dinner on that place every Sundays,” I absentmindedly uttered while pointing on the fancy restaurant we passes by through the window. “Their chicken wings are the best. And their salads? Superb!”“Couldn’t agree more. Their Caesar salad is one of the best.” Jupiter uttered beside me.I turned to look at him and grinned. “Let’s stop by and eat! Your treat.”His brow immediately arched. “My treat? Aren’t yo

 "Good night, Ma’am!” The hotel staff smiled at me as I walked her towards the door. “Hope you’d enjoy the meal! I’ll come back tomorrow morning for your breakfast.”My eyes widened at her as I felt the sparkle in them grew stronger. “There’s also a breakfast? That’s nice! What time will you be here?”“Uhm… Sir Seph told us to deliver your meal before eight in the morning. Do you have a preferred time, Ma’am?”I giddily clapped my hands. Jupiter, once again, being an angel to me. How could I not fall for him even more when he’s doing this?I sighed dreamily in my head before gazing back at the bell girl. “I actually wake up around six so you may bring it here at seven. And I have to leave early so…”The bell girl laughed. “You looked like you had a nice drink today. You sure you can still wake up like the usual tomorrow?&