Rainbows After the Rain (Fuck and Forget Series #1) Published Under Pop Fiction

18.

Date

But not everything goes according to plan no matter how much you try. If things aren't meant that way, you can never bend it. Because sometimes, if it's not meant for you... let go.

"Nakita ko si Sandro na kasama si Kaede kanina." Ani Zero nang makita ako nito sa parking lot.

Kumunot ang noo ko. Bakit sila magkasama?

"I didn't ask." Binulsa ko ang cellphone at kinuha ang helmet. Sinuot ko iyon sa ulo ko at ang knuckles sa kamay.

"Sa'n ka? Date niyo ni Jamarah?"

"Yeah." I rode my bike and just beeped for him before I left.

Palabas palang ako ng parking lot ay naaninag ko si Sandro at Kaede na magkasamang papasok.

Nilingon ko nang malagpasan ang mga ito. Nakita kong lumapit sila sa motor ni Sandro.

My brows furrowed before facing the front. Humarurot na ako paalis. Ano 'yon? Tapos na siya kay Nico? Kay Sandro na naman? Hindi ko mapigilang mainis.

Malayo palang ako ay naaninag ko na si Ara. Pinark ko ang motor sa gilid niya at inalis ang helmet.

"Nick!" nagmadali itong lumapit nang bumaba ako sa motor. "Thank you sa pagsama sa akin! Nakakainis kasi 'yong kapatid ko! Sinira ang strings ng acoustic ko!"

"It's okay with me. Gusto ko ring tumingin-tingin ng gitara. Baka may matipuhan akong bilhin."

I pulled my keys and slide it in my pocket when I walked with her. She was the chinita girl that day. Amathea's friend.

Our friends thought we were dating but actually, we're just friends. Babae rin ang gusto ni Ara.

"Anong magandang kulay, Nick?"

I licked my lips when my mind automatically thought of Kaede. Maganda raw eh...

"Ikaw bahala..."

If it's Kaede, I know he wouldn't like my preferences. I know we have different tastes. So, in situations like this, I won't be the one to decide. Kaede's choice will come first. 
   
"Ano ba!" Ara laughed. "Nagpapa-suggest kasi 'yong tao, Nick, tapos nagpapasuggest ka rin!"

"It's yours, Ara. Baka hindi mo magustuhan kung ano ang sinuggest ko?"
   
If I become Kaede's boyfriend, I think I'd be the type to spoil him. I won't force him to do anything he doesn't want or suggest things that don't match his preferences. I'll let him buy, take, eat, decide, or cook whatever he likes. If he wants something, I'll go get it for him. If he doesn't, then we won't. He'll always be the boss, and I'll just let him rule me.

"What do you think about this one?" Dinuro niya iyong kulay brown.

"It's good," I nodded.

If it were Kaede, I'm sure he'd choose something colorful like pink, purple, or blue. I shook my head and bit my lip, coz that thought is making me laugh.

Kinuha niya iyon at sinipat. We called the sales lady to test it.

"Ang totoo, gusto kong matuto mag-gitara kaso wala akong pambili. Gustong-gusto kong matuto ng electric guitar. Kaso ang mahal kasi no'n. At sabi ni Veneer, kung gusto ko raw matuto ng gitara, dapat may sarili akong gitara..."

Habang pinapanood ko si Ara ay biglang nangibabaw ang boses na iyon sa tenga ko.

Mabilis akong lumingon sa glass door na pinto at nakita si Sandro na naka-akbay kay Kaede. Papasok sila rito sa shop. At talagang magkasama nga sila ah?

Nakatigil din silang dalawa nang makita kami. Kinunotan ko sila ng noo ngunit umiwas ng tingin sa akin si Kaede, habang si Sandro ay hinila siya sa electric guitars.