Alora: The Nobody

Chapter 19

I.Said.What.Are.You.Doing.In.My.Room.?! Galit at diin kong tanong sa kanya habang nakatitig sa mga mata niya.

I just want to look if you're still awake. Mahina nitong sabi habang nakayuko sabay pasulyap-sulyap na nakatingin sa mga mata ko.

WHY?! Galit kong tanong sa kanya.

I really hate people invading my privacy!

D-Dont shout, please. I don't want them to wake up. Sabi nito saakin. Binitawan ko naman ito at umupo while looking at him deadly.

Then, tell me your reason DIMITRI NAVIN. Why are you sneaking in my room in the middle of the night? Seryoso kong tanong sa kanya. Mahina naman itong bumangon at umupo sa kama ko.

I.....I. Nauutal nitong sabi.

Tell me a good reason. I coldly told him. Yumuko naman ito at bumuntong hininga habang nilalaro ang sariling daliri nito.

The heck! Don't act cute, kiddo. Mawawala ang galit ko.

Napailing na lang ako sa iniisip ko habang nakatitig sa kanya ng mariin.

I'm just disappointed that you didn't asked me earlier. Mahinang sabi nito habang nakayuko. Mabuti na lang malakas ang pandinig ko.

Earlier what? Seryoso kong tanong nito.

Earlier in the dinner. You didn't asked me too. Nakayuko at nakasimangot nitong sabi.

Asked you what?! Naiirita kong tanong nito.

Asked me if I wanted too! Mahinang sigaw nito saakin.

Huh? Nalilito kong sabi sa kanya.

You, you all asked them if they want you to cook for them except me. Nakasimangot nitong sabi saakin. Natahimik naman ako ng ilang segundo bago nagsalita.

That's it. That's your reason why you're sneaking inside my room just because I didn't asked you. Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya.

You think my reason is just petty, right? Sabi niya habang pilit itong tumawa pero I can still see his eyes watered.

I thought I'll be able to find someone here that I can be close with, that can understand me and become my friend but you're like them too. Nakayuko nitong sabi while bawling his fist.

What?

Gulat kong sabi sa isip ko.

You don't like me, do you? You find me weird too, do you? Tanong nito saakin.

Yes. Sagot ko sa kanya.

Fine. Just forget that I'm here. Sabi nito sabay bangon at naglakad papunta sa pinto ng silid ko nang pigilan ko ito.

Stop right there. Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya. Napatigil naman ito habang umaalog ang likod.

The heck! Is he crying?

I didn't say that I don't like you but I find you weird. Sabi ko sa kanya. Tahimik naman itong nakatalikod saakin.

Fine. I'll cook for you too, cousin. Just say what you want. Sabi ko sa kanya. Hindi naman ito sumagot.

Do you want sweets? Chocolate? Tanong ko ulit sa kanya. Agad naman itong lumingon saakin habang namumula ang mata bago sumagot.

Yes! I.. I want sweets especially chocolate. Nahihiyang sabi nito saakin.

Alright. I'll make it for you tomorrow in one condition. Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya.

W-What? Tanong nito saakin.

Don't tell anyone about my eyes, Dimitri. Even your parents, brothers or anyone you're close with. Don't tell them. Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya. Napatango naman ito.