Chapter 3

Chapter Three

"Stop joking. I'll borrow this umbrella and will return it on Monday." I said, dismissing what he had just told me.

"I wasn't joking, Asha. I'm still waiting for your answer about the proposal and that I am just giving you enough time and space to think about what I had told you." he said but instead of answering, I found myself opening the umbrella and walking away from him.

I walked and went home without giving him a word. When I reached our home, I quickly closed the umbrella and went straight to my room. I took a bath because I was slightly wet from the rain and after that I sat down and dried myself.

In front of my mirror, I looked at my reflection. "You're so fucking stupid, Asha Jane. So fucking stupid." I said while combing my wet hair.

The next morning, I pretended that what we talked about didn't happen and made myself busy from doing my home work and planting some plants that my mama bought the other day. I am slowly becoming a plantita because my mama and it was fun though I didn't plan on liking this but it made me feel at peace by digging soils and just watering the plants.

That's what I did the entire Saturday and it occupied my mind the whole day that I didn't have the chance to think about what Makey said. Not until Sunday came, Mama told me to not go out because Papa and her will go out.

'As if I would go out. I only want to sleep today.' I mentally uttered..

I'm such a home buddy that I almost don't know any places and how to commute just to get there. I probably mastered the routes of our home to school then to church then back to our house. A pretty basic thing to master. It's not as if I don't want to go out but it's more like I'm too lazy to get out.

"I think the only place that I personally know is the Nabi cafe that—" I stopped when I figured out that it was the cafe where we usually date.

I shouldn't remind myself of him.

Six pm on Sunday, I was in my living room and just waiting for mama and papa to come home while I'm watching a cute romance series on Netflix. It was so cute that every scene where they're dating made me blush and jealous for having a perfect relationship.

I wanted to be the girl so badly. The guy was just so ideal. I also want to experience that kind of date too. I also want the guy to make some efforts. Although, it would be fine if he won't do it extravagantly but I still would want to experience being spoiled. I want to know how it feels being worth the effort where surprises and very sweet dates would occur.

I want that so badly.

I was on the edge of screaming because of the romantic excitement that I am feeling when the guy gave the woman a bouquet of flowers. The scene was so magical that I couldn't help myself but to scream and cry. It was so romantic, so fantasy like—so fictional that I also want it to happen in real life. To even experience it in real life.

I got my phone immediately and pouted. 'You're so fragile and stupid, Asha.' I mentally want to slap myself again because of this stupidity that I am about to do.

I looked for his name on my contacts and then tapped the new message button.

To: Mc Angelo

Fine. I'll agree to what you've said.

I waited for the message to be sent and when it confirmed, I hugged the throw pillow beside me and I squealed like a child.

It wasn't that long when I received his reply.

From: Mc Angelo

Thank you, Asha. ❤️

And there my night became as lively as it is. For some reason, I cooked food for my Mama and Papa's dinner and then ate early when I realized that Mama and Papa will be home late for tonight. After eating, I brushed my teeth and went up to my room and slept.

Monday came, the most hated day of the week because I don't know, people do really have some hang ups during the weekends that they tend to put their hate on a very innocent day, which is Monday. Well, I'm not part of the population who hates Monday.

I yawned and looked at my digital clock and it stated that it's 7:10 in the morning. I yawned again and right there, the time lingered into my mind and then I realized, I'm late!

I quickly went to the bathroom to take a bath and then after that, I changed into my uniform to get ready for school. I heard mama yelling that's why I doubled my movement because I am literally going to be late if I moved slower than my usual self. When I was ready for school, I got my bag and went down to eat breakfast.

This is usually what I do every morning. These late moments weren't new for me. I am always late, that's why mama needs to yell early in the morning just so I can get up early.

"Good morning, Ma. I won't be eating breakfast anymore because I'm super late for my first subject." I said and kissed her cheeks.

I looked at papa who's just reading his newspaper, "Pa, can you drive? I really need to be on the campus right now." I asked and then explained to my father who's silently drinking his coffee. He nodded and then stood which made me grin.

"I'll just drive her to school, love." he said to my mom and then kissed her lips. I smiled upon seeing that sweet gesture.

Ugh! When will I experience that kind of love?!

I immediately grabbed my bag and then went inside the car. Papa started the engine and drove me to school. When we reach the gate, the flag ceremony is done. That's why the only thing that I have to do is to get inside my classroom. I bid my father goodbye and then went inside the school premises.

When I went inside the classroom, without a single care in the world, I just absentmindedly sat down at my assigned seat and was about to nap when I stopped because I saw a jollibee yum burger place on top of the armchair. My forehead creased and was confused.

Is this mine? Maybe, this isn't mine. I honestly don't know if I have someone who will give me this kind of food.

I looked at the burger once again and then inspected it. There's nothing weird about it so maybe this is really for me? There is a note that is attached on the burger and it has my name on it so it's obviously mine. I opened it and started to eat because the class is not yet starting and I am super hungry! I looked around and noticed that Thea is still not here too. I could've enjoyed this burger if she's here telling me again with some stupid stories that she had in place.

When I'm done eating, I got the tissue and wipe it on the side of my lips where the mayonnaise. I was about to throw it away when I noticed the handwritten words in it. I covered my mouth because of the realization that the giver might have written it for me and here I am, throwing it away because I think the tissue is nothing special.

Good morning, Asha! I know that you did not have your breakfast that's why I

brought you your favorite burger. Please be full!—Makey ❤️

I automatically smile when I read his note. I hid it inside my bag immediately when I saw my classmates making their way in. Where did they come from? They must have a field experiment! Maybe, I was too late and that they started their topic immediately when the flag ceremony ended.

Ugh! Now, I have to study on my own!

It's almost lunch when I received a text from Makey. He said that we'll just see each other at the locker room because he had something to give me. That's why when it's time for our morning dismissal, I immediately stood up from where I was seated and then tried to walk out from our room when Thea stopped me from doing so.

"Asha! Where are you going? Are you not going to have lunch?" Thea asked.

I turned around, "I'll go somewhere for a few minutes. Just go without me. I'll just see you at the cafeteria." I said and then continued walking without listening to what she was about to say because it would only make everything long.

I walked briskly to the locker room and when I saw him leaning in front of my locker and was seriously looking at me while left hand was in his pocket and his right hand was holding a paper bag. I blushed when he looked at me intently like he's trying to figure out if I'm real or not. And for me, it was like he's encouraging me to hug him in public.

'Can he stop flirting with me?!' I mentally said because what I have been thinking was scandalizing me to the brim.