Between the Rainbow (Strawberries and Cigarettes Series #1)

Chapter 12

Crazy

My subjects weren't too heavy to handle since I got some time to reply to the girls hitting my DM. Sa mga sumunod na araw, ka text ko na si Jessie.

I wanted to at least get to know her, just like I said. And of course, why would I lie when I know where this is leading. If she's okay... then why not? Besides, I'm single? And...I like pretty women.

Jessie:

Sorry for the late reply. Nagrequest ng video calls sila Angela. Kasama rin si Shiloh

I was typing a reply for Rowena when I read her message. Natigil ako sa pagtitipa at kumunot ang noo.

I checked my other social media accounts to see if there was a request, but there was none. Tahimik naman ang group chat. What the fuck? They have gc's that I am not included?

Ako:

Which gc? Or is it a Google Meet? What's the code?

Narinig ko agad ang tawa ni Shiloh sa kabilang kuwarto. I didn't go to his room since some of the girls I was texting were requesting some video calls. Baka mangdisturbo na naman 'yon at wala na yata akong babae dahil sa kanya.

Jessie:

Girls group chat? Wala ka yata doon.

But they invited Shiloh? The favoritism it is. Tumayo agad ako at lumabas ng kuwarto. I knocked once on the door and opened it until I saw him lying on his stomach with his iPad in front of him. Lumingon si Shiloh na dala pa ang ngiti ngunit binawi niya rin at binalik sa harap.

"Mag Boracay tayo this month ha! After the exam! Sasama na naman 'yang boys lalo na't bida bida rin 'yang si Brent at mangchichix lang naman talaga," it was Angela's voice.

"Sige," Shiloh nodded enthusiastically.

I walked to his bed and tilted my head until I saw myself on Shiloh's camera. I was topless while holding my phone and arching my brow.

"Ano 'yon?" singit ko.

"Buti narinig mo, Brent! Nilakasan ko talaga ang boses ko para marinig mo kasi alam kong roommates kayo." Ngisi ni Angela.

I rolled my eyes and joined Shiloh on the bed. Umusog siya ng kaonti at nakatitig lang sa camera. I looked at the screen to scan the girls. I immediately found Jessie, who was one of them in her sleeveless top that made my lips twitch a bit.

I cleared my throat and looked at the screen of my phone when Jessie's text flashed.

Jessie:

I wish you were my roommate too hahahaha Shiloh is so lucky

Ako:

Pagod tayo araw-araw kung ikaw ang roommate ko hahaha

I looked at the screen to see her reaction. Lalo na't noong binasa niya, namilog agad ang kanyang mga mata at namula. I bit my lower lip while smiling and running my fingers through my hair.

"Palabasin mo na nga 'yan si Brent, Shiloh! Lalandiin lang niyan si Jessie! Tingnan mo oh! Topless pa!" si Sheena.

Humalakhak ako. "Why is Shiloh included in this group chat but I'm not? Parang si Shiloh pa yata ang nakasama niyo ng matagal at ako itong nagiging sampid lang ah?"

"May secrets kasi kami nila Shiloh! Hindi namin sasabihin sa'yo kasi ipagkakalat mo sa boys!"

Kumunot ang noo ko at bumaling kay Shiloh na nakatingin pa rin sa camera. Secrets? At ano naman?

My phone beeped, so I checked it to see who replied. Nakita ko ang sunod sunod na text nila. One of them was Jessie. Sumingit nga lang ang tawag ni Sadie kaya sinagot ko iyon at tumayo saglit.