He snapped at my face and laughed, “I got you there.” “Stupid,” I extended my arms, trying to block his ugly face. He walked closer and said, “You always believe me. Hindi ko lang alam kung ano mangyayari if a stranger would talk to you. What could happen?” “Sira ka ba? Strangers are strangers nga. My stupidity isn’t that high for me to open some random conversations with a stranger.” “Pero, you always believe anybody. I mean, do you get me?” “Of course I do. I would never believe you again, if that’s what you’re trying to say.” “You would definitely kill yourself for saying that,” he smiled and it touched his brow marble-like eyes. He suddenly caught me staring at him for a moment. Siyempre, ano gagawin ko? Of course I shifted glances while blushing unknowingly. “Hoy loser. Ano next condition?” “Microphone head, hindi ako loser. Loser ka dyan, I just won awhile ago. Don’t tell me–” “I saw the ratings. I was actually having doubts when you were delivering the talk. I asked Butch right after you sat, and he said that I am 9.5 and you got 9.3, sorry Margaret. That’s life.” I shook my head in disgust, “Liar.” “Nakakatakot ka naman. Scary!” Sabi pa niya with horrified emotions. “You stink.” “What do I get for this silly competition anyway? It seemed pointless to me.” “Coffee.” “No way,” he laughed hysterically, “Kung alam mo lang nakakasawa ang lasa ng mga kapeng yun. It should be something way cooler than that.” “Malls?” I can’t really afford what he wants. I can easily predict it by just looking at my green wallet. “I’m not into girlie things, Margaret; but I prefer Movies,” he grinned. For the two of us? No way. That’s way too expensive. >.< “Fine. I’ll give you the money after the Psychology Day. Then you can go, watch movies lurk around and–” “Huh? Come again? You’ll give me the money, and then I’ll spend it buying stupid stuffs… alone?” “Of course. Are you going to complain?” I folded my arms. “Definitely. You should go with…me.” “I can’t. I’m assigned for the blood typing booth.” “Hindi pwede yan. A condition will always stay as a condition,” he pulled his eyebrows. “The winner always gets what he wants.” I laughed, “No, I can’t do it.” He held my shoulders very tightly and looked at me very deeply. “What’s wrong with you? Aren’t you getting sick of what you’re always doing? You always study. Dang! Give yourself a break.” “B-But, it’s not that–” And that’s final. Saturday, Margaret. On Saturday.” “Oh yes you’re right, next Saturday. I am sure–” “Tomorrow.” —–λ—– “Congratulations, Margaret! You brought home the bacon. You’re so damn good,” Lyra said and gave me a hug. “We brought it and we deserve it,” I smiled. “Do you want to come? May party kasi,” she said and looked at me with her cat-like eyes that made me want to say yes. “Uh. Sure, I will–” “Sorry, Lyra. Marge still owes me a date,” he smiled and didn’t look at me. “That’s…awful,” she laughed, “Anyway, Aries…” she walked closer to him and whispered something to him. I looked at Lyra suspiciously, “Share?” “Nah. Good luck,” she twirled happily and walked away. He gave me a ride from the campus to the mall. He drove so fast. “Give me a break. Over-speeding ka naman,” I slammed the window. “It wasn’t me. It’s the car. I apologize for–” “Tumahimik ka nalang, bago pa ako masuka dito,” I held my tummy and relaxed. And katapos non, he lowered the speed of the car. Buti naman no? Baka masuka pa ako, masira pa dignity ko. He parked the car in front of their orange house. “What? Diba movies and pinag-usapan natin?” “Yeah, I'll just get some stuff so that you won't be spending a lot of money for the food.” “Wow,” I whispered to myself. I felt somehow ashamed of what he did. Ang alam ko kasi, I would be the one to shoulder all of those expenses and not him, pero siya na ang gumawa. I admit, he can be really thoughtful and considerate to some people. “You can get some ice cream, kung gusto mo,” he yelled and went to his room. “I will. Thanks.” I opened their big refrigerator. A lot of meat, spices, milks, creams, etc. were placed inside. I wasn’t that amazed and it was pretty expected. I mean, what do you expect from a son of a factory president, right? There were different ice creams inside, kaya isa nalang pinili ko. Cookies and cream! “This is so mouth-watering,” I said softly while looking at the container. “Oist. Bawal selfish, give me some,” he gave me his cup and then nilagyan ko na ng ice cream, “thanks.” “You’re welcome,” I smiled. His cell phone suddenly rang. Kaya naman he starte running around the house. At ako naman? Nilalasap ang moment ko at ang ice cream. Until such time, he bumped me and accidentally threw his ice cream on my shirt. Great. “I am not going anywhere with this, ARIESSSS!!!!” “Margaret. Ang OA mo. Calm down, will you?! I can replace that dress naman. Gee.” “Replace it ASAP.” “…And replace the dress you’re wearing… NOW,” he grabbed my hand and then we entered the room of her sister. Pink. I hate pink. “Sorry, Ariadnie is being too irresponsible for her things,” he apologized as we both entered the fragrant room. Victoria’s secret. Too Classic. “What’s your waist line again?” “Twenty-two. Bakit?” He was searching for something I can’t figure out kaya namna I just followed his glances. “There,” he gave me a red blouse with a collar on it. “For what?” I ignored the dress. “Don’t you get it? Margaret, hindi kita papapuntahin ng mall pag-ganyan ang suot mo.” “Oh,” I chuckled, “I get it.” I grabbed the dress and he looked at me. He kept on looking at me. Aren’t you supposed to go outside? I folded my arms and looked him back. Then I started tapping my foot. I want you out of this room, Aries. GET OUT. Gustohin ko mang sabihin yun, I can’t and I should not. First of all, this is not my room. Secondly, I’m in his house. “Move now. We don’t have enough time. I don’t want to miss the last showing.” He sat and looked at me. Is he waiting for something? Ano siya? Move now daw? Asa naman!

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