The Present Is You (You Series #1)

CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 16 - EVANGELINE IGNACIO

"Is this the place?"

"Yes, I'm definitely sure."

I swallowed hard as I was intently staring at the huge house towering before me. It's still so early in the morning and Felix wouldn't stop bugging me until I agreed to come here with him. It wasn't that far from home but I despise going outside especially in broad daylight and I'm definitely not a morning person during weekends.

I tried peeking inside. "I think there's no one here. The door's locked." I said while pointing the double door behind the gate. The front yard's spacious and it has a mini play ground.

Felix sighed. He entered with no sweat. Well, he doesn't sweat because of course, he's already a ghost. He also has the advantage to sneak around whenever he sees fit. Wouldn't it be cool if I have the power to slip through things? And in that way I could smack his head  whenever he's spouting nonsense.

"I'll go check inside. Wait here." He stated. I nodded my head.

Naglakad na siya papasok ng bahay.
I pulled my phone out and opened Camille's message. She told me that she wanted to visit me today at the house. It's rude to say no to a friend, so I just said to her that it is better if we meet at the coffee shop instead.

The coffee shop is actually near the school so it's quite convenient. I heard Yvenne's Mom owns the place. They have a lot of business right around this area.

I wiped my sweat off my forehead as I patiently wait for Felix to return.

Unfortunately, the weather today is sunny and I'm not very satisfied with my decision of wearing baggy jeans and a white fitted printed shirt. It's so damn hot and sticky. I can't take this anymore.

"Hello." I flinched aggressively when I heard a little voice behind me.

I quickly turned around and saw a little girl carrying a barbie doll while riding on a pink bicycle.

"H-Hey." Humarap ako sa kaniya at pinagmasdan siyang bumaba sa kaniyang bisikleta.

She reminded me of myself when I was still a kid. I used to ride a lot on a bicycle too. That's how I got the scar on my left knee. My Dad taught me how to ride it, but he sucks so I always fall and I once broke my ankle because of it. But it was worth it. I enjoyed it very much.

"Are you looking for something?" She asked. Her voice sounded so cute and tiny.

I blinked and nodded. "Uh, yeah. Do you know who lives here?" I pointed the house.

I know it's useless to ask her that since she was just passing by and she's kid. What would she know about the people who live in this house?

The little girl tilted her head a bit. She shrugged her shoulders and even hugged her little barbie doll.

"That's our house." She answered directly.

I gasped.

What a coincidence.

"O-Oh. Really? Uh, well, this may sound rude but can I like... go inside your house?" I was hesitant.

I'm still new here and I don't know anyone except for my classmates and Ate Ria. They might think I lack manners for intruding in someone else's home. And why did I ask her casually like we're close or something? Can I go inside your house? Baliw ba ako?

The little girl smiled. All of her teeth were showing. She even has two fangs. How cute. I noticed how tall her nose is and her eyelashes were long. She's pretty, alright.