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"Just sleep. I can wash the dishes."
After eating, I offered to wash the dishes for him because he was already looking tired. He gave me a slight nod and walked into my room again! I told him to stay in the guest room! I just sighed heavily before taking the plates from the table. Hindi na siya tumanggi ngayon, ah. Inaantok na siguro talaga siya.
I washed the dishes and everything he used when he cooked before opening my room to check on him. My mouth formed an 'o' when I noticed that he had changed his clothes into a more casual one. Iyon pala ang laman ng backpack niya. He was already wearing a pair of sweatpants and a white shirt, peacefully sleeping on my bed, even hugging my pillow.
I smiled by myself before sitting beside him on the bed. Humiga ako sa available space, but I kept a distance from him so I wouldn't wake him up. I just stared at his features and admired his face the whole time. I even moved my hand and lightly traced his eyebrows down to the tip of his nose. My eyes widened when he suddenly held my hand and moved it down. When I checked, he was still sleeping.
When I tried to leave the bed, his grip on my hand tightened, so I just returned and fixed my position on the bed. It was fine. There was a pillow between us, so we wouldn't be that close, right? Minutes later, I also dozed off to sleep.
I immediately woke up when I felt someone move beside me. When I opened my eyes, I saw Clyden's collarbone... Wait, what?
Muntik na 'kong mauntog sa baba niya nang tumingala ako bigla para makita ang mukha niya, nagtataka. How the hell did we end up cuddling?! When I tried to look at his face, he was still sleeping with his arm below my head. My hand was on his waist, and the pillow between us was already on the floor! I moved my leg away from him carefully so I wouldn't wake him up.
The view was so familiar. I used to wake up to this every morning while living together. Tuwing gigising ako, yakap niya 'ko. My favorite parts of the day were waking up with him and going home to him.
His breathing was so calm, and he smelled so good! His perfume was addicting, so I stayed in that position for a few more minutes, cherishing the moment. My eyes widened when he moved his arm and pulled me closer, my lips touching his neck! Napatakip kaagad ako sa bibig ko at sinubukang lumayo pero mahigpit ang hawak niya sa 'kin.
"Oh my gosh, did I just kiss his neck?" I whispered to myself.
I looked at the digital alarm clock on my side table to check the time. It was already eight P.M.! We slept for six hours already! Dinner! I needed to prepare dinner before he could wake up! Dahan-dahan kong tinanggal ang yakap niya sa 'kin at bumaba ng kama. Good thing he didn't wake up from it. Pinalitan ko na lang ng pillow para hindi niya maramdamang nawala ako.
Nagluto na lang ako ng nilagang baka. Until I finished cooking, Clyden was still sleeping. He was really tired, huh? While waiting for the rice, I sat on the high chair and checked my social media.
My photos with Clyden in the grocery and hospital were all over the internet, but it didn't bother me anymore. We were still normal people. We can go on dates too! We can like each other too! That shouldn't be considered as something controversial. We had already had enough of the public judging both of us. This time, we will live for ourselves.
"You cooked dinner? Dapat ginising mo 'ko." I was surprised when I saw Clyden walking towards the table, kagigising lang. He fixed his hair and sat down before me, looking so refreshed.
"I'll get the rice. It should be ready by now!" I stood up and went to the kitchen again to check the rice. Okay na kaya hinain ko na rin sa table. I waited for him to get food before getting a portion for myself. Dinagdagan niya pa 'yong rice sa plate ko! Hindi naman ako makapagreklamo because it was him. I could never get mad at him.
"Are you still on a diet?" he asked curiously while eating.
"Yes, but it's just to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It's not focused on my body anymore. I used to eat so little when I was still a runway model because I needed to deliver myself properly. It was really the worst. One time, I even cried because I couldn't eat pizza," I told him, laughing. "It was already served right in front of me, but I couldn't even eat it because there was a show the next day. How frustrating."
"You went through so much. It must have been hard, huh?" He arched a brow. "Mabuti pa ang pizza iniiyakan mo."
"What?" I glared at him while chewing. "I cried over you a lot of times. When we broke up when I left, and during the times when I missed you so bad but I couldn't see you. You know, when I'm frustrated, I cry, even for the smallest reason-"
"I know," he said, not looking at me. "I know that."
Oh, right. He just knew everything about me, huh? Because he used to notice every little detail and memorize it. He was that kind of genius. How could his brain take so much information? Imagine studying so many terms for several years. People like him never failed to amaze me.
"You also went through a lot while studying," I told him. "Have you ever thought of giving up? Have you also cried because you were just... so tired of it?"
"Cried? I remember shedding tears thrice. First, during my clerkship. Second, during my internship. Third, during my residency. I suffered a lot under some seniors. Now, I'm one of them." He shrugged and laughed.
"You're almost done with your fellowship, right?" I asked. "Are you still having a hard time?"
"Well, I have young doctors under me now that are all passionate about their dreams. Interns, residents. When I look at them, I remember myself, so I try to be less strict... But honestly, you can't just let them loose, so I understood my seniors back then. We can't play around. We're handling the lives of people... of children. You need to be strict in the medical field. One mistake and you're already capable of ruining someone else's future." He talked so smoothly.
"I'm proud of you," I unconsciously said. He parted his lips and looked at me in shock. He probably wasn't expecting me to say that. "You achieved all of that without your parent's help. Give yourself some credit this time. You have proven a lot to yourself and to other people. You have done enough. Just continue reaching for your dreams. It's a continuous process."
He looked away from me, getting shy now. "Thanks..." It was almost a whisper. "You helped me a lot too... Even when you weren't present. You asked me earlier if there was a time when I felt like giving up. Of course. A lot of times. Hindi ko na rin mabilang... But you kept me going, so thank you."
"Oh, no. Do not credit me. That's all you!" I shook my head. "Although I'm glad to be that person. I'm sorry if I kept on leaving. This time, I'll stay here now for good. I've changed now."
"You're still you," he said. "But braver."
That made me so happy! He noticed that I had changed, not for the worse, but I had become someone better. Someone braver to face challenges that would get thrown at me. For three years, I just focused on myself and achieved greater things. When I learned to love myself, it was like a new world opening right in front of my eyes. It was so bright, but it made me feel at peace.
It was a good decision for him to let me go. I never regretted leaving. I should never be guilty of doing things for myself. For the past years, I had been doing things for other people... living for other people... being considerate of everyone but myself. I would always go with the things that made other people happy, but was I happy during those times?
Clyden saw through it. He was one of the few people who knew what I was thinking before I could blurt it out. He knew what was good for me, and so he decided to let me leave and have time for myself. Our love for each other wasn't shallow. We separated, but we lived. Right now, I could say that I already had enough time, thanks to him.
"Ako na maghuhugas," he offered. I just nodded and let him do that so I can shower. Hindi ko alam kung anong oras siya uuwi o kung may balak pa siyang umuwi. He had a backpack with him full of his clothes and other essentials.
I showered and did my skincare before changing into matching silk pajamas. When I went outside, Clyden was already on my bed with his laptop, typing something while on the phone with someone. When I looked at the screen, I saw that he was researching again like last time.
"Have you contacted Doctor Dela Cruz? I heard he scheduled a fifteen-hour operation. He should be finished in an hour. I won't be back until tomorrow." He glanced at me when he saw me entering the room. I sat beside him on the bed, leaning against the headboard before taking my phone out to check my emails.
I also contacted the brand manager, who sent me a message. "Hello? Yes, Miss Andy? I have already checked your mail. Can you send the project brief before tomorrow so I can forward it to Arah?"
There were already a lot of offers ever since an article was written about me going home to the Philippines. The brands I endorsed before started contacting me again for a shoot, but I still wanted to keep my schedule manageable. Gaya ng sabi ko, kaunting shoots na lang ang tatanggapin ko.
I ended the call and checked my mails again to reply. Arah used to do all these things for me. Nakakapanibago na wala siya sa tabi ko. I looked at Clyden and he was still busy with his research. Wala na siyang kausap ngayon. I felt sleepy already after answering mails so humiga na 'ko at pinatay ang ilaw, only leaving the lamp on.
"Matutulog ka na?" Clyden asked while lowering the brightness of his laptop screen so it won't distract me.
"I need to visit Avrielle tomorrow morning," I told him. Kakatulog lang namin kanina tapos inaantok na naman ako. It was because being with him was calming. He made me feel so at ease. "What time are you going home?"
"Oh, I'm home now," he answered seriously.
I closed my eyes and just flashed a small smile before sleeping. I felt him kissing the top of my head and whispering good night before I dozed off to sleep.
The next morning, I woke up with him hugging me from behind! Lumayo kaagad ako at ginising siya dahil baka ma-late siya sa trabaho niya. He showered while I cooked breakfast for us. I just fried eggs and toasted bread dahil mukhang nagmamadali na siya.
I showered in the guestroom after eating. I just changed into a simple black sleeveless turtle-neck top and a pair of high-waisted ripped jeans. Clyden was in his dress shirt and slacks. He was biting a piece of bread while looking for bottled coffee inside my refrigerator. He bought one from the grocery yesterday.
"Yes, I'm on my way. The estimated time would be thirty minutes. What? A school bus? How many are injured?" He was walking so fast. Nagmamadali na rin tuloy ako papunta sa parking.
He didn't bring his car, so it was up to me. He was pressuring me so badly, even without telling me to drive faster! I stepped on the gas. Ilan na ang ino-overtake-an ko. Pakiramdam ko tuloy ambulansya ako dahil nagmamadali ako. Clyden was busy with his phone. He looked so bothered.
I dropped him off in front of the hospital. He immediately got out of the car. "I'll see you later!" he yelled before running inside.
I just let out a small laugh before parking my car. How adorable. Napailing na lang ako at umakyat na sa room ni Avrielle. My eyes widened when I saw her watching TV, nakataas na ang half ng bed para makaupo siya. Her eyes went to me, looking so shocked.
"Avrielle!" I put my bag down and ran towards her. I was about to give her a hug, but I was afraid that it would hurt her, so I just held her hand. Tumabi si Yanna para hayaan akong makalapit. "How are you? Are you okay? Does it hurt?"
"Tita-Ninang," she whispered, still surprised. "Is that you?"
"It's me! I'm back! Did you miss me?" I smiled widely, tightening the hold on her hand. I missed her so badly. "We didn't get to see each other when I came home. I wanted to surprise you, but you surprised me instead!"
She giggled when she saw my reaction. Nawala ang ngiti ko at napakunot ang noo. What was she laughing about, huh? This girl grew up silly!
"I'm okay, Tita-Ninang," she said in her small voice. "I was playing at the stairs in grandma's house when Mommy got a call. I was reaching for the small bird, Tita-Ninang!" She even sounded proud.
"May pumasok na maliit na ibon sa bahay tapos pinapalapit niya sa kanya. Sumagot lang ako ng tawag saglit kasi ang alam ko tulog pa siya. As in ilang segundo pa lang, nasa sahig na siya! Jusko! 'Yong kaba ko! Parang mahihimatay talaga ako!" Yanna held her chest, remembering the moment. "Huwag mo nang gagawin 'yon, ha! Please naman, anak. Ikakamatay ko 'to, eh..."
"I'm sorry, Mommy." Avrielle pouted. "But... the bird was injured, and it was having a hard time flying, so I wanted to help," she even tried to reason out.
"That's very dangerous, Avrielle. When you're at a great height, like the stairs or the second floor, you should be careful. Do not do that again," I scolded her too.
"I'm sorry." She pouted again. She was just too cute. I couldn't resist pinching her cheek. Napatawad ko na siya kaagad. I couldn't get mad at this kid too. She was too adorable. "Tita-Ninang, are you leaving again?"
"No, baby. Tita-Ninang is staying here for good." I gave her a smile. She looked genuinely happy to hear it.
Clyden seemed busy the whole day, so I texted him that I'd go home early because of furniture delivery. Side table lang naman 'yon so madali lang nabuhat. The next day, I went to the club and met with the event organizer. Malapit na ang opening so I became busy again.
"The smoking area is good. V.I.P. room is good. Everything's perfect. You did so well, Haze!" I praised him while looking around again. Nilagay na nila 'yong mga kulang na couch and tables, pati 'yong stocks ng alcohol sa bartender table. The design was almost complete.
"Still not going to reward me?" he teased again in his seductive tone.
I rolled my eyes and playfully pushed his face away from me before walking away to check the tables on the second floor. There were railings, but I was afraid that some people could fall while drunk, so there was a clear glass wall to secure them. It will be safer, and the people on the second floor could still see what was happening on the first floor. There were also private rooms on the same floor.
I also hired people to manage my club kapag wala ako. The employees were chosen by Haze since siya may kilala sa kanila. They used to work under him too so he trusted those people already. My office was at the same building pero different floor. Hindi pa masyadong kompleto ang gamit pero malapit na. We were also working on building two more branches that would be smaller than this if maganda ang takbo ng club this month. Hindi ko pa alam dahil sumusubok pa lang naman kami.
Time flew so fast. It felt like it was just yesterday when I was giving out invitations and the next day, it was already the opening of the club. Nakikita ko si Clyden tuwing binibisita ko si Avrielle pero busy siya sa work niya. Hindi ko na rin siya natanong kung pupunta ba siya ngayon. I became busy with the event so I was distracted.
"Hello, welcome back, Sam!" Another friend came and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I was at the reception, welcoming my visitors. Halos lahat sila may pa-welcome gift sa 'kin at sa club! Unti-unti nang napupuno 'yong loob. I invited a lot of people because I wasn't sure if everyone would attend, but I also made sure that I wouldn't go over the maximum capacity of the club. It wouldn't be fun to be like sardines in a can.
"Sam! Wow, ang exclusive tingnan ng club! Nakakapanibago!" Luna also came with Kierra. Via was still in Spain so she couldn't go, but she still sent a present. I heard she was going home this year! Siguro in a few months, uuwi na siya. I couldn't wait for her to visit my club!
"Congratulations, Sam!" Kierra gave me a kiss on the cheek. Both of them looked like they just came straight from work. Naka two-piece suit pa si Kierra at naka long sleeves at pencil skirt si Luna.
"Samantha! Anak ng tupa! Laki nito, ah!" Sevi came inside, looking around the place. "Nakakalula naman pala rito! Marami ring chicks?!"
"Why? Are you looking for a girlfriend?" I asked, smiling.
"Pass," Sevi said, smirking. "Hard pass muna ako diyan, pare! Work is life!"
"Work is life mo mukha mo," Luna fired back. "May kasalanan ka pa sa 'kin, oy."
I already asked them to go inside before they could even argue at the entrance. Hinatid ko sila sa table nila bago ako bumalik sa reception para mag-welcome pa ng ibang bisita. It was around eleven P.M. when I went inside the club to see if everyone was already settled and having fun. The music was so loud, and there were already bottles of alcohol on each table. Everyone was communicating with each other. I was glad because they looked like they were enjoying themselves.
"Are you guys okay na? If you need more bottles, go to that table or ask the waiters, okay?" I tapped another friend's shoulder. I was walking around, talking to people. "Looking good, Janica! Hey, Lim, I saw your new car on your finsta! It looks cool! Oh my gosh, Sena, you haven't changed a bit! In a good way, of course!"
I just walked around before walking back to my original friends. I sat beside Kierra and poured alcohol for myself before taking a shot. Kumuha na rin ako ng bottle bago pumunta sa may station ng DJ para mag-announce.
"Everyone!" I called. Hininaan ang music at napatingin silang lahat sa 'kin. "Thank you for coming to my opening. Don't forget to post about it and tag me! Also, put the location so people would know. Spread the word!" I laughed. "Anyway, let's all raise our glasses and take a shot for a new start!"
Everyone raised their glass with me before drinking. Naghiyawan sila at lumakas ang music. They were back with a higher party spirit this time! Bumaba ako at umikot ulit, taking shots from different tables. I tried so hard to communicate and take pictures with everyone.
"Giselle! Oh my gosh, you came home!" I gave her a kiss on the cheek. She was at a table with other models and celebrities. I grouped all of them together.
"Of course. How could I miss your opening? This is a fresh start for you. I also invited my friends over for more publicity," she whispered the last word, laughing.
"Thank you so much!" I smiled and looked at the woman on her back. "Clea! You're here too! Thank you for coming!" I gave her a kiss on the cheek. She was one of the great actresses in the industry.
"I just received your invitation yesterday, so I didn't have the chance to send a reply! I'm so sorry!" She was soft-spoken and elegant as always. "I was also a bit late because I had to pick up Giselle over here."
"It's okay! Don't worry about it!" I looked around to see if she was with someone but didn't see him. I just gave them a smile before going to another table.
Bumalik na 'ko sa table namin nila Luna nang mapagod na kakaikot dahil sa heels ko. I was wearing a short dark red dress that hugged my body perfectly with a cut over my chest. Nakakatatlong bottles na pala ang mga 'to at wala pang nalalasing.
"You guys drink too fast," I told them. When I looked at Luna, I remembered Kalix again. I actually sent him an invitation, but he said they were busy at their firm, so they couldn't go. Overtime 'ata sila ngayon. At least he still sent a present. Two boxes ata 'yon ng mamahaling shot glass. Mababasag lang naman ng mga lasing!
"Hoy, bakit nagsisimula kayo nang wala ako?!"
I stood up when I saw Yanna in front of our table. I gave her a hug as a greeting before she sat down, opening a bottle by herself. She was wearing a black dress, and her hair was curled. Hiro was probably at the hospital for Avrielle so mag-isa siya ngayon. She said she'd leave early to go to Avrielle again dahil nagi-guilty siya. She said she just came here for me, not to have fun.
"Nasaan jowa mo? Wala pa?" Yanna asked me.
"Well..." Jowa, huh? I checked my phone to see if Clyden sent a message. Nanlaki ang mata ko nang makita ang text niya just an hour ago.
From: Clyden
On my way.
Kinabahan kaagad ako! My heart started beating so fast just by the thought of him being around. I stood up and looked around for him but I guess he wasn't here yet. Uminom ulit ako ng shot para mawala ang kaba at umikot ulit para makipag-usap sa ibang tao. I was just distracting myself.
"You're even more beautiful now, Sam!" Raylee praised. "When was the last time I saw you, huh?"
"The great Samantha Vera! Do you have a boyfriend now?" my friend, Nicole, asked.
"Boyfriend?" I gave it a thought. "Well, I-" I was cut off when I felt a hand on my waist.
I was about to hit the man when I smelled the familiar perfume. I looked at Clyden in shock. He was wearing a designer polo shirt that hugged his arms. It was tucked inside his black slacks with a leather belt. Suot niya rin ang specs niya at digital watch. He looked like a professional.
"Well..." I looked at my friends again. I couldn't answer properly! I was about to say no! "I guess I... have..."
"Damn, you're together again?" Raylee pointed at the two of us. "Your relationship is stronger than this damn alcohol." She raised the tequila bottle.
"Pogi," Nicole whispered in my ear.
"Hi," Clyden greeted me when I faced him. I waved at my friends before pulling Clyden away to introduce him to Luna and the gang again. "Saan tayo pupunta?" nagtatakang tanong niya.
"Guys!" Huminto ako sa tapat ng table namin nila Luna. "This is Clyden! You remember him, right?"
Sevi almost choked on his drink. Luna looked at him in disgust before standing up to offer her hand.
"Architect Valeria," Luna introduced herself.
"Architect Ynares," Kierra introduced herself too.
"Uh... Engineer Camero." Sevi awkwardly offered a hand too. He was even looking away in fear! What was he so scared about?! "Sevi na lang... dude." He even sounded hesitant.
"So you're all in the same field," Clyden said, shaking their hands. He looked at Yanna this time, who was just surveying him from head to toe. He probably felt awkward! Yanna was always like that!
"Hello, Doc." Yanna placed the glass on the table before crossing her legs, looking intimidating.
"Ashianna Juarez," Clyden greeted formally. "Uh, just call me Cy," he told everyone.
Luna whispered something to Kierra before smiling at me playfully. Pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata para sabihing umayos siya sa mga iniisip niya ngayon. Kilala ko na siya. Sevi became quiet, especially when Clyden sat beside him. There was no more space so I just sat on Sevi's other side and poured drinks for both of them.
"Civil engineer?" I heard Clyden asking Sevi. It was a good thing that they were having a normal conversation.
"Secret. Sasabihin ko sa 'yo kapag nalasing mo ako," matapang na sabi ni Sevi.
"Black Label?" Clyden offered.
"Oh, no. He doesn't like Black Label that much," I told him.
Clyden suddenly stared at me, changing his expression before looking at Sevi again. Sevi glared at me meaningfully before flashing an awkward smile. Clyden looked so challenged. He ordered two bottles just for both of them. I was worried for him because his tolerance was probably lower than Sevi's. Hindi masyadong umiinom si Sev pero at least nakakasabay siya sa amin nila Yanna.
"Five seconds walang malisya naman diyan," Yanna teased me and Clyden.
She meant kissing each other for five seconds. I glared at her. I told her not to tease me tonight! "We're not college students anymore!" I told her.
Damn, I just realized that he was still the last person I kissed on the lips. My face heated, thinking about it again. How could I forget those lips? Ah, I was going crazy!
"Kaya pa ba?" Sevi asked Clyden.
"Take it easy on him," I told Sevi.
"No. Don't," Clyden was really competitive.
I just drank with the girls and let him have fun with Sevi. Dumating pa si Haze kaya mas lalo siyang naipit! Poor him! He planned to stop, but Haze challenged him again for another bottle.
"It's okay. If you can't drink, don't drink," Haze told him. "Don't make me fucking care for you and your friend again."
"Kalix is not here... and I can hold my drinks," Clyden told him.
"Hey, that's enough." I went in between them so he would stop. He was already tipsy! Ako rin naman tipsy na pero hindi lang halata. "Let's dance!" aya ko sa kanya para makatakas siya roon.
Clyden stood up and went with me to the dance floor. Okay, it was a bad idea to pull him here with me. I wasn't in the mood to dance. I just felt uncomfortable! Lumiko tuloy ako at inaya na lang si Cy na magpalamig sa may lounge ng club. I opened the sliding door and saw no one inside. Wow, people were really having fun back there, huh?
I put this area where people can take a break from the loud music. Dito rin sila pwedeng magpalamig or mag-sober up. I sat on the big couch, and Clyden sat beside me, leaning against the headrest and closing his eyes.
"Are you dizzy now?" I asked, worried about him. "Here's water." I got a bottled water from the mini-refrigerator so he could sober up. I got one for myself too.
We were both silent until we finished our bottles. I played with the empty bottle while looking around, avoiding his eyes. I heard him sigh heavily before ruffling his hair in frustration.
"What? Why? Is there something wrong?" I glanced at him, worried. Why did he sound stressed out? I brought him here to have fun.
"Nothing." He looked away from me. He looked tipsy, but his eyes were still focused. Wow, hindi pa siya lasing, huh, even after drinking with those guys. He improved!
I approached him and held his cheek, forcing him to look at me. He looked at me in surprise and stared into my eyes before his gaze went down to my lips. I pursed my lips and moved my hand away from his face, feeling awkward. Oh my gosh, why was he staring at me like that? He was getting my hopes up.
"Let's go back now," I told him, moving away.
I was about to stand up when he suddenly put his hand on the side of my neck and leaned to give me a deep kiss.
I automatically closed my eyes and parted my lips to welcome him. My heart was beating so fast, like it would come out of my ribcage in no time! He pulled me closer to him, putting his hand on the back of my head. I scooted closer to him and put my hand on his shoulder for support.
He bit my lower lip and pushed his tongue inside my mouth, tasting me. Both of us tasted like alcohol and lemon. I was hypnotized by his kisses, completely forgetting about the muffled music coming from the party.
How the hell did we end up making out on the couch?
He moved his lips again and kissed me deeper, welcoming my tongue into his mouth. He sucked on it before putting his hand on my waist. We made out for about five minutes until he stopped, leaving me panting.
I bit my lower lip and looked away. I could feel my face heating! What the hell was that?! Were both of us drunk?! What the hell did I do?!
Both of us suddenly went back to our senses. Umayos ako ng upo at umayos din siya, nakalingon sa ibang direksyon. An awkward silence filled the room again. Hindi ko alam ang sasabihin ko. I can't even move because my knees suddenly became weak because of the kiss.
"Let's go back." He stood up after a few seconds.
I nodded, standing up too. I almost fell on my knees, but I managed to hold onto the wall for support. He looked back at me again, worried. Gosh, that was so embarrassing! It was just a kiss! Why was I getting weak?!
"Uhm, wait..." I went to him and opened my purse to get a tissue. Nagtataka siyang tumingin sa 'kin. "Uh... I was wearing lipstick... There was a smudge. Let me remove it."
That was so embarrassing to say! I tiptoed and wiped the side of his lips. Hindi naman masyadong halata pero alam kong mapapansin ni Yanna! I didn't want my friends to tease me about it!
I gave him a smile after folding the tissue. "There. Done. All clea-"
"Be my girlfriend."
I blinked twice, not really processing what he said. Did I hear that right? "P-pardon?" I asked just to make sure. Was the music too loud? Did it affect my ears?
"Let's be together again..." he said, more seriously this time.
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