Dear Future Boyfriend

Chapter 12

While I was walking I saw Asher infront of the university. Looks like he's waiting for me. I guess?

Damn. I know hindi ko sya maiiwasan forever pero hindi ko kasi alan kung ano ang sasabihin ko.

Paano ko sasabihin sakanya na I can't accept his feelings because Kiyo is already courting me?

"Rana"

I bit my lower lips, nag lakad papalapit sakanya.

"Asher" I blurted out while looking away.

"Can we talk?"

"I'm sorry may pinapabili kase si Kuya Liam."

"Yeah. He said. Bibili ka daw ng ingredients? Let me help you. He asked me to"

Nakakainis ka talaga Liam Sebastian.

Napa kamot ako ng batok at hinawakan ng napaka higpit ng strap ng bag ko. I can still remember what he did last time. Kung gusto pala nya ako why did he asked me to get the hell out of his car in the middle of the road?

"No thanks. I can manage naman" I answered.

"No. Come with me" then he grabbed my hand.

"Asher!"

Ang ending, sumama pa din saakin si Asher. Ang tahimik sa sasakyan kanina buti nalang ay hindi na ito nagsalita pa.

"This one?" Turo nya sa isang balot na chocolates.

I just nod my head at inilagay sa cart ang mga kailangan ko. Gustong gusto ko ng umuwi dahil hindi ako komportable kay Asher.

"I'll pay for it na. If you want to buy something go ahead" I said.

He didn't say anything, nilagpasan nya lang ako at itinulak ang cart papunta sa cashier and he paid for everything.

"Isesend ko nalang sa gcash or bank account mo ang bayad, Asher"

"No, its okay. Kakain din naman ako mamaya sa mga gagawin mo"

Sinasabi ko na nga ba. Kasama na naman ni Kuya Liam si Asher sa bahay mamaya.

Hindi na ako sumagot dahil hindi din naman mag papatalo si Asher. Ipipilit pa din naman nya ang gusto nya.

Ipinasok pa sa loob ng bahay ni Asher ang mga pinamili namin or should I say pinamili nya?

Akala ko nga ay uuwi na ito laking gulat ko dahil dumeretso pa sya sa kitchen.

"I'll help you"

Buti nalang ay wala si daddy at mommy. Ano nalang ang sasabihin nila kapag nakita nila na kasama ko sa loob ng bahay si Asher.

"Wag na. Umuwi ka nalang, Asher"

He looked at me. "Why? Naiilang kaba saakin?"

Oo. Gustong gusto kong isigaw sa pagmumukha nya.

"Hindi naman. Pero kaya ko naman na kasi"

"Bakit kapag si Kiyo ang kasama mo wala kang reklamo? Kapag saakin napaka hirap mong mapa-oo?"

Damn. Eto na nga ang pinaka ayoko. Sa tuwing bubuksan nya to.

"Hindi ganon iyon, Asher"

Binitawan nya ang hawak nyang flour at humarap talaga sya saakin. I take a deep breath and looked at him.

"He's courting me, Asher. Kaya please can you just forget about how you feel? Ayokong ipagsabay kayo"

He smirked. "How can you asked me to forget how I feel just because of that jerk? Hindi ko mapipigil ang nararamdaman ko para sayo, Rana"

"Bakit ba ganyan? You give him a chance pero ako hindi? You're unfair Rana. When it comes to him you easily say yes pero kapag ako ang hirap mong mapa oo. Hindi pa naman kayo hindi ba? Nililigawan ka palang nya at gusto ko din na ligawan ka" He added.

I was speechless.

Because what he said was right. Am I really being unfair?

Natapos ko ang mga binabake kong cookies kasama si Asher. Hindi na kami nag usap pa pagkatapos ng mga sinabi nya. Wala kasi akong masagot.

Lahat ng sasabihin ko laging may naka abang na sagot si Asher. Para bang pinaghandaan nya talaga ito.

"Nandyan na sila" he said at iniwan ako sa kitchen

"Rana, prepare some juice" rinig kong sigaw ni Kuya Liam galing sa sala.

"I'm not your maid, kuya!" Balik sigaw ko.

Pag silip ko sa sala, my jaw drop dahil napaka dami nyang kasama.

Isang dosena sila for pete's sake! Though mukha naman silang mababait.

Pero!

"Say hi to my little sister"

They all looked at me. Sabay sabay din silang sumigaw ng "Nice to meet you, Rana"

I slightly smile "Hello! Feel at home"

"Let's talk kuya" I whisper to his ear but I'm still smiling.

"Are you crazy? Alam ba ni daddy to? Ako lang ang babae dito kuya."

He nod his head "I already asked daddy and he said yes. Besides uuwi din naman sila dad. Kilala naman nya lahat sila and you don't need to be afraid. Sa kabilang bahay kami. I won't even let them stay near you. So don't worry okay? You can sleep in your room peacefully."

"I can't believe you! Whatever! My ghad"

Umakyat na ako sa taas and I lock my room.

Anong tingin nila sa bahay? Isang play ground? Computer shop? I'm not against him playing pero andami kasi nila. For sure ay magulo ang mga yon nakakahiya sa mga kapitbahay.

"Rana" I heard a knock outside my room.

"Its me, daddy"

Tumayo at binuksan ang pinto "Are you okay?" Tanong agad nito. Dahil alam na nya I hate what kuya did.

I nod my head "Daddy bakit naman po pinayagan nyo si Kuya na magdala ng isang dosenang tao dito? Lalaki pa lahat sila"

Dad chuckled "I know them and I trust your kuya, anak. Kailan ka pa ba pinahamak ng kuya mo? They are a good guys. Church mate sila ng kuya mo, anak"

Did I ever tell you? Part ng isang organization sa simbahan si kuya pero hindi ko alam na mga kasama nya yon.

"I though--"

Dad cut me off and gently tap my head "I'm here. You don't need to worry okay?"

I sigh and smiled. "Okay dad"

"Okay, go back to sleep. Patapos na sila mag laro. Goodnight. I love you"

"I love you too dad"

Matutulog na sana ako when I received a message from Asher.

Are you sleeping? Don't be afraid. Mababait sila. They won't harm you and besides, I'm here. You have nothing to worry about.

And about what I said earlier, I'm sorry about that. I'm just pissed off.

Anyway, I'll continue to court you with or without your approval. Just please stop avoiding me.

Okay?

Goodnight. Sleep tight. See you tomorrow.