Hatid

H: Chapter 8

— 08 —

We have dismissed early in our morning classes than our normal schedule and Viv has to go somewhere else that is 'important' as she mentioned. Hindi ko na naman siya kasama.

As I finished fixing my things and head away out of the room, I saw Max waiting outside leaning against the wall with his earphones on. While listening to the music, his hands are on his pockets while his head is facing above as his eyes are closed. He's really attractive.

Naglakad ako patungo sa kanya at nang huminto ako sa kanyang tabi, minulat niya ang kanyang mata at natagpuan nito akong nakatayo.

"Tapos ka na?" Tinggal niya ang kanyang earphones sa tenga at hinarap ako.

"Yeah." Tipid kong sagot at ngumiti. "Kanina ka pa?" Tanong ko.

"Hindi naman." He shook his head and checked his watch. "Tara?" Yaya niya at tumango ako.

We are walking towards a different fastfood chain. Okay naman doon sa naunang fastfood pero nandoon daw palagi ang mga kaibigan niya. Kapag kina Aling Ema naman ay sabi niya na sana daw ginawa na kaming endorser 'don dahil suki na kami. Baliw talaga.

"Anong sa'yo?" He asked while I'm looking at the menu. The price of foods are okay and I bet they're all delicious.

"This meal with a mushroom soup." Sabay turo ko sa kanya bago niya sinabi sa babaeng nasa counter.

I paid for the both of us. At first, he wouldn't let me so I kind of blackmailed him that 'I would never each lunch with him, ever'. So, he had no choice but to let me.

I took my seat while waiting for Max to get our order when my phone vibrated.

Unknown Number:

Stop roamining your eyes.

My forhead creased. Who the hell is this?

Ako:

Excuse me but I think you texted the wrong number.

I roamed my eyes in the people around the restaurant and I didn't saw anyone texting.

Unknown Number:

Sabi ko 'wag kang titingin sa iba.

Ako:

Who are you? And what are you talking about?

Unknown Number:

I'm a boy.

Ako:

Well I'll excuse myself again you 'whatever' boy, I don't know who you are and how did you get my number but stop talking nonsense kasi nagkamali ka ng kausap.

Ang tagal naman ni Max. As I placed my phone on the table, several messages came from that 'boy'.

Unknown Number:

Hay, Tina.

Unknown Number:

Kilala mo ako.

Unknown Number:

Basta 'wag kang lilingon sa iba. Tandaan mo 'yan.

What the hell?

Ako:

How do you know me? At anong pinagsasabi mo?

Ako: