The Delinquent and The Silent

Chapter 23

Century's POV

I released Ford out of his leash. He started running while Galaxy's trying to chase him. Maagang umalis si tita Jenna and iyak ng iyak si Century so here we are sa park... in this so early morning trying to cheer her up. Sinama na din namin si Ford so they can play together. 

"Not so far, you mutt!" Luke yelled.

Siniko ko siya. Ni hindi nga askal si Ford. He's pitbull mixed with some other breed pero dominant ang pitbull blood niya.

"Ouch!"

We just sat there looking at Galaxy and Ford. I'm in deep thoughts about the race. I received Primo's exact date and time. It's tonight. 

"Century, what do you think of doing something fun tonight?"

I made a face. 'Like?'

"You see, there's this place the boys and I want to go to and maybe you'd like to come with us?"

'Wer is it exactly?'

He grinned "you'll see"

I rolled my eyes 'pass'

I was about to leave school when someone bumped my shoulder.

"Sor--"

It's Nicoli. He's holding a letter from OSA and I caught a glimpse of his excuse slip. He was absent for almost--- I can't remember, but the last time he attended lectures was... can't remember still. Ang alam ko lang, ngayon ko lang uli siya makikita pagkatapos nilang bilhin ang bahay ng papa ko.

"Hey there, Cent. I missed you, pup" he pinched my nose.

Sipain ko kaya to...

I waved at him.

"I'd love to chat with you but I need to get my class cards back. Been gone for too long they dropped my cards" he clicked his tongue and waved bye.

"Cent!" I turned around so I can see him "I'll see you tonight!" he yelled before he turned left.

My brows met. Wag mong sabihing...

Just after Nic disappeared, my phone buzzed. I have a message from Big Shaq and it confirms my thoughts. Nicoli will be racing tonight.

Luke's POV

"At bakit may overnight ka?"

Nagpapa-alam kasi si Century na makiki-overnight daw siya sa classmate niya.

'There's this project my group in one subject need to do. It's for graduating class and I need to attend that'

"Oh sure, honey. I know it's a hassle work 'cause you guys are about to graduate soon. Do you need anything? How about some cash?" my dad asked.

Mandaraya talaga kahit kelan. Dahil ba graduating 'tong isang to ganun ganun na lang siyang payagan agad. Samantalang 'yong sleepover ko dapat mamaya kina Danny, na-reject.

"Hoy dad, may mga gagawin din dapat kami nina Danny. Groupwork yon. Napakahirap gawin kapag andito ako sa bahay samantalang nandun silang lahat" nakanguso kong reklamo.

"Wala akong paki. Mag groupchat kayo"

I gasped. "Savage!"

"Hoy! The last time na nagpaalam kang makiki-sleepover, nandoon kayo sa casino!"