One Last Raindrop

CHAPTER 9

"Mom, isn't he too old for me?" I whispered to mom while we were both on the way to the table reserved for us.

"Oh, Eva, stop making excuses just to stop your date. He is a nice guy and you having him will give a good impact on both their company and our hospital," mom said and I looked at dad who was fixing his cuff.

"Hello," Kerion said. He even took my hand just to kiss the back of it and it's making me cringe. He is handsome, yes, I will give him that but you can't just win a woman just by your looks. "I'm Pascual Kerion Del Fierro."

"Nevada Dior Del Valle," I said with my cold tone. Nilagpasan ko siya and I was about to pull a chair for me but he did it for me. I did not even ask him to do it, bida-bida. "I can do things on my own."

"Just trying to be gentle for you, Nevada."

"It's Dior." He shrugged before sitting beside his dad while I am here, staring at the utensils and not giving attention to their chitchats about the company and the hospital.

Boredom made me play with my bracelet. It actually looks cute.

"Eva," mom called me, making me look at her. "Kerion is asking you for a date."

"If you won't mind? I know a good place," he said with a smile and I really want to reject him, but I know that both of my parents will be disappointed. "Are you free tomorrow?"

"I have practice for our performance," I said,. Let us just act like I want it, but I will keep on making excuses. Imagining him dating me already makes me feel a little awkward right now. I do not really know how to be close with other people, lalo na kung hindi ko naman sila gusto.

"How about the day after tomorrow?" he asked with a hope on making me agree.

"It's our quiz week, I need to study."

"Oh, I am so sorry, Kerion. Eva is really focused on her studies but she's actually free on Monday afternoon," mom said making me let out a big sigh. Of course, kahit na ano pa ang excuse ko, gagawa at gagawa ng paraan sina mom.

"Monday it is."

Agad akong naupo sa bermuda grass matapos makaramdam ng sobrang pagod dahil sa practice namin ngayon. Grabe, parang wala na akong kalakas-lakas kahit na tumayo man lang. Nakahihina gumawa ng steps si Yuna, para niya kaming ginawang professional dancers.

"Guys, let's meryenda muna!" Stacey shouted and she placed it on the garden's table. Agad kaming nagsimulang kumain habang nagkukwentuhan.

"It's a little wide sa third formation kaya we should fix it a little," I commented because we were all talking about the formations. "And some of us are naka-settle lang sa back part. Hindi nagkakaroon ng chance maging center ng dance yung ibang members."

"Noted," Mina said because she is the one who is responsible on making formations.

"Have you guys heard? Migo got all the last exams perfect!" our classmate said, making me look at him. I have two exams with one mistake each. Migo got perfect on everything? Eh sobrang hirap ng mga question sa specialized subjects namin.

"I think there's a chance that he'll be the top," Yuna commented and after realizing what they're talking about, they immediately looked at me.

"Oh guys! Parang hindi pa kayo nasanay! Many tried to be the top already but lagi namang si Dior, 'di ba?" Stacey laughed a little to ease the tension. It actually bothers me, knowing my parents. Once na mabalitaan nilang bumaba ng top ang anak nila, sigurado akong magagalit sila sa akin or madidismaya.

"Preach," Yuna said with her wryly smile.

"Get up. Breaktime is over," I said with my tired voice. I really feel so drained right now.