Chapter 70

Sky's POV

A bouquet of red roses, check. A box of chocolate, check. Her favorite, pizza, check. Another one, fries, check. And, of course, it shouldn't be forgotten, a letter, check.

I'm ready!

I get my car and headed through her house. I'm nervous to death, but I need to be responsible for asking her to date me. Good thing, it's the Foundation Day in school and it's a one-week celebration. Fortunately, it's not necessary to attend, it's all up to you if you want to be there or not. At ako, malapit na akong magsawa kaka-attend ng Foundation Day sa school, kaya ngayon, hindi muna ako dadalo.  I'd decided to use this one-week to date Hillary.

And actually, I was requested to showcase a song and dance performance on the last day of that event, but I refused. Yes, it will give credit on my PE subject, but I'd still chose the whole-week date with Hillary. Besides, with or without that additional points, I'm certain, I got a high grade on that subject.

But for now, I need to be certain with my feelings. I won't be in an easement if something keeps on bothering me, such as why am I so affected and in pain when I and Hillary were giving distance for each other's betterment? Is it because I am longing for a friend or because I am feeling something strange? 

I'm not certain of what kind of feelings I have for her, but I'd always been wanting to see her, talk to her, laugh with her since the day she confessed. I just realized...I can't afford to lose her. If I lose her I'll get damn insane, honestly. 

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I'm finally in front of her house. I went out of the car and was about to hit the doorbell button, but I saw Zeus heading through here. I guess he had done jogging around.

He stopped, "hey, Sky," and, he greeted me too soon. "What brought you here?" he asked.

"Ah...I'm here to visit your younger sister," I replied and he smiled right away, but it's a bit strange. It looks like his smile is teasing me. Maybe he knows about Hillary's feelings for me? I guess they don't keep secrets. Remember he also knew that Hillary loved my twin in the past.

"Sige, tara sa loob," he gestured me to follow him, but I uttered his name and he turned his back to face me, "why?" he asked.

I opened the car's front door. He smiled again, so wide! "Could you help me, please?" I pleaded. I can't bring all these things at a time. I need someone's help, of course.

"Sure," he replied as he gets the boxes of pizza and chocolate.

As we went inside, I've seen Tita Charlotte who's busy reading a newspaper.

Zeus placed down the boxes in the table, "we have a visitor, " he said, smiling.

Tita Charlotte looked at me and she's really surprised. Her brow arched up when she saw the bouquet of roses I am holding, "what is the meaning of this?" she asked. "Are you Hillary's suitor?" she added.

Zeus gestured me to sit and even if I am hesitating, I still did. "Hmm, Tita, I just asked her to go out with me," I replied.

This time, her brows are now knitted. "So, why did you bring these stuff?" she asked again.

"A present?" sh*t, I'm not even sure about it. Kasi naman, I've never courted a woman! Hindi ko niligiwan si Veia kaya hindi ko alam na parang panliligaw pala 'tong ginagawa ko.

"Why don't you court, Hillary, Sky?" Zeus uttered.

I'm not yet sure of my feelings kaya ayoko siyang ligawan. I'm still filled with what if's! I just wanted us to date so I can make things clear.

He pats my back, "I see, you're confused as of now, Sky," Zeus said again, trying to hide his laughter. "But, I hope you can finally understand what your mind and heart have been telling you to do," sincerity can really be seen on his face.

"Zeus, anak, why does it seem like you got a lot of knowledge when it comes to love? Have you ever tried falling in love, ha?" Tita Charlotte interfered, all of a sudden.

Zeus shook his head in disbelief as if he wasn't expecting his Mom will tell it. Well, I know he hasn't been in a relationship, it's what Hillary told me before. Kaya siguro nagtaka 'yong Mommy niya ang dami niyang alam though he hasn't experienced it.  "Not yet, Mom," Zeus replied and he stood up. "I'll call Hillary, wait for her," he continued, then he went upstairs.

"Sky," Tita Charlotte uttered my name so serious. "Kailan ka huling nagkagirlfriend?" she asked.

I know my heart skips a beat. I don't even know why I suddenly felt nervous. "About 6 months ago, Tita," I replied, trying not to stammer. Tsk!

She nodded, "6 months ago. Hindi pa masyadong matagal. Sigurado ka bang gusto mong makipag date kay Hillary?" I was muted, I haven't given her an answer, "don't get me wrong, Sky. I'm just afraid Hillary will end up getting hurt. Hillary's too soft-hearted, she easily gets cry, and I don't want her to suffer because you just set her hopes high. If you still love your ex-girlfriend, then move on first before doing this thing. Hillary loves you so much, but don't take advantage of it. She doesn't deserve to be your rebound," she may be smiling now, but I know she's damn serious! "But, don't worry, I'm not against that you will date her ang akin lang make it sure that you're being real—"

"Ma!" Hillary uttered that's why Tita Charlotte cut her words. She then looked at me, "sana man lang ipinaalam mo sa'kin na pupunta ka," she said and sat beside me.

"This is a surprise visit. If I informed you, then it's no longer a surprise," I replied.

"Oo na," she's smiling when she'd said that. "Thank you pala. You shouldn't have brought this, you, yourself is more than enough," she added. And that easily made my lips drew a curve. She then looked at her Mom, "Ma, I'll be with Sky for the whole week," she said.

"What? A whole week?" she's really confused, no doubt.

"Tita, foundation day ho kasi and it's not necessary to be there at School for the whole week, kaya naisip ko po na I'll bring Hillary somewhere to have some bonding together," I replied. Actually, I was so damn nervous talking with her. I shouldn't be, but I can't help myself not to feel it. I'm sorry, Tita.

"Together?" she asked.

"Yes, Ma. Bakit? Aren't you trusting us?"

"No. I'm just worried na baka may mangyaring masama sa inyo."

"Stop that negativity of yours, Ma. We promise you, nothing bad will happen to us."

"Fine. But, do you have money?"

"I have. Alam mo na ang laki ng perang naitabi ko no'ng nag Madrid kami."

Right. Hindi kasi kami nag hotel for the whole four months kaya ang laki talaga ng perang naiwan.

"Alright," she stood up, "I'll give you time to talk, but before you leave magpaalam kayo sa'kin and make sure to call me time to time," she said and Hillary just give her an okay-sign, then she finally leaves.

Hillary faced with a smile, "so, saan tayo for the whole week?" she asked.

I smiled and said, "Sorsogon."

"Totoo?"

"Yes. Naalala ko kasi gustong-gusto mong pumunta—" I cut my words when she suddenly hugged me and I smiled right away.

Hillary loves traveling and she's fond of searching for some places to visit. And, in the Philippines, the Province of Sorsogon is her fave and she has a particular place she really wants to visit. Hillary just gets attracted in that place through viewing its beauty on the screen, but now, I want her to see and experience Sorsogon in real life.

I've done fulfilling one of my dreams with her and now, I want to fulfill her dream together with me. Well, I do really want to be with her in attaining her dreams in life.