CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 3

It's Saturday but I woke up too early. I arranged the dishes and put them in the small food bag. With pickles, chicken, spaghetti and shanghai. I want to visit Keegan on their house secretly. I could imagine his shocked face seeing me outside their door. I mentally laughed.

I told Mommy and Daddy last night that I was leaving. They agreed. They were surprised because it was my first time to say goodbye to them to go out. I don't know but I prefer to stay here in our house rather than being outside.

I got into the back seat smiling.

"Good morning Ma'am, I notice that you smile a lot now. It suits you, Ma'am." Mang Quicio said and started the car.

Do I rarely smile? I smile when Mommy and Daddy talk to me. I also smile at others sometimes. but I have noticed that I smile a lot in the past few days. Is it because of Keegan?

I held my chest when I felt the strength of my chest beat just because Keegan crossed my mind. Do I really like him? He's not my fucking type! but why do i find him so cute and attractive!

"Your face is nice, Ma'am, but you just look flat because you don't smile." I looked at Mang Quicio ahead. I gave him a timid smile before crossing my arms above my chest.

That's probably the reason why no one wants to be friends with me because I look dull. Why do I smile all the time just so I don't look flat? I don't need friends after all. I'm happy being alone.

"Mang Quicio, can we go by the store you're talking about?" I asked Mang Quicio while looking outside.

"What's up Ma'am? Why are you going there? Do you have a lot of clothes in your house?"

"I want to buy some cheap clothes." I promise.

Yes I have so many clothes but those are too expensive. Like I'm wearing right now. won't fit the place I'm going. Maybe when they see me in what I'm wearing today, they might wonder which party I'm going to.

Mang Quicio said the clothes are cheap in ukay-ukay. I thought the price of a dress was 100-500 but to my horror some shirts cost only 10 pesos! The cheap! are there any more clothes like this? Oh maybe because it's a second hand clothes? Has anyone used it, why are you so cheap?

Even though I grew up capable in life, I was not artistic. Mommy taught me how to take it easy and not be too proud of others. I'm not in this state forever. We may be able to do something today but I don't know if it will be like this tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

Mommy is not rich like my Dad. Mommy was successful because she worked hard. She's one of my role models. My parents are just the best.

i picked one white shirt cost fifty pesos and jeans short cost fifty too. Really? Are their clothes this cheap? It's not pricey but the quality is so good. Next time I will shop here, there are clothes like these just like my clothes at home. I can save more here.

I saw a plain black shirt on the side which made me smile. This shirt looks good on Keegan. I bought a pair of shorts for him to go with the black shirt.

I got dressed in their dressing room here before I went out. The flight to Alister's house was quiet. Mang Quicio doesn't speak to talk to me. This is one of the things I like about his character. That's why I really love him as my driver.

I still remember when I was in elementary school. Our driver is changed almost every week. I'm annoyed by the looks on their faces, there's something else that makes me smile which I don't like and I find it creepy. There are others that I just don't like the vibes they bring.

but when Mommy introduced Mang Quicio to me as my new driver, I didn't feel any bad vibes from him. His light companion. He knows when to speak and when not to.

I'm pretty sure that he's also a great Dad to his family. Mang Quicio is a great man and driver to me. I'm always felt safe whenever he's with me. Because I know he won't hurt me.

"Are you coming in there Ma'am? Isn't it too dangerous?” Mang Quicio asked worriedly while looking outside.

I nodded and smiled. I saw Alister enter there, so maybe their house is in the courtyard. I don't know where their house is, maybe I'll just ask inside.

"Maybe not, and I'm pretty sure that I can handle myself well. So you don't have to worry. just bring me back here around 4pm.” I even looked at myself in the small mirror before getting out of the car.

"Be careful Ma'am. But I will hide from your Daddy and Mommy."

"I will." Also be careful when driving." I waved and took a deep breath when I saw that our car was far away.

I can feel my hands sweating because of nervousness and excitement. I started walking in the courtyard. I saw people talking outside their houses. There are also children playing on the side. someone else looked at me as if I was lost in their place.

Their curious eyes looked at me from head to foot. I tried to give them a smile so I wouldn't look flat. The shop assistants looked at me curiously. I want to ask them if they know Alister Keegan but I'm shy. what the hell Angel Kate! You have the guts to surprise him when you didn't even know where his damn house was!

Should I call him instead? I slapped my forehead when I remembered that he didn't have a cell phone. What now?

I feel like I'm getting lost here. I looked around looking for something to ask. My eyes twinkled when I saw a little boy running towards me. He's just like around 7 or 8 years old.

"Sister, who are you looking for?" He asked me while catching his breath. He looked up at me curiously.

Thanks God! you sent some angel. Maybe this boy knows where Keegan's house is located.

I give him a friendly smile before talking “Did you know where Alister Keegan's house is?” I softly asked him using my most friendly tone.

I saw how his lips parted and he blinked as he stared at me.

"Ate is a dead Englishera," he whispered softly but I heard. My eyes widened at his words. I quickly shook my head at him and laughed softly.

"No, no... I'm not English." I promised the boy with a laugh. I saw how he was amazed staring at me. why are you speaking English Angel! He doesn't get your question because it's English!

"Oh, you're Tagalog, I thought you didn't speak Tagalog." he scratched his head.

He's so adorable!

"What's your name?" I asked softly.

"Niño po Ate," he said and smiled at me.

"Can I ask a question?" He quickly nodded to let me live.

"You know Alister Keegan?"

"Kuya AK is it? Yes I know him! Is he the one you're looking for, Sister? It was as if you were missing earlier that's why I approached you."

His words made me smile.

"Did you see that?" he asked and pointed to the three-story house. It doesn't seem like a house, it's more like an apartment I guess?

"Hmm... What's wrong with that?" I asked him curiously.

"That's an apartment." Oh I'm right! "On the third floor of that apartment, Sister, in the back, that's where Kuya AK lives."

My mouth agaped after hearing Niño. Is that where Keegan lives? He doesn't have a home? Who is with him there? His family? Many questions come to my mind.

"Niño, come on! Let's play!” shouted a child causing him to grab my attention. I looked at Niño scratching his head.

"Sister, don't you have any more questions? I'm back there with my friends." said Niño.

I took a thousand from my wallet and gave it to him. His eyes widened as he stared at the money I took out.

"Thank you Niño for helping me. Accept this. Have a snack with your friends and buy something else you like. Thanks for the help." I gave him a big smile.

He wouldn't have accepted the money but I forced him in the end. I hope all children are like Niño. A child like him is rare nowadays. Helping people in need. Not all kids have an attitude that he has.

I really believe that there are still people who have good hearts for their fellow man.

I nervously put my fist on Keegan's apartment door when I was in front. I took some air and sighed harshly.

I tried to knock trice but there's no sign of Keegan I heard inside. I put my ear to the door and felt the inside. I tried to knock again five times this time and louder than earlier.

My hand stopped in the air when the door suddenly opened and spat out the person I had been looking for. Our eyes immediately met making my heart thump harshly inside my chest.

I saw how his eyes immediately widened in shock as he saw my whole figure. His lips parted a bit. it was like he saw a ghost which made me laugh. I chuckled softly while looking at his cute face.

I suddenly bit my lower lip when I saw him not wearing eye glasses. OMG! He's so gorgeous! So his eyes are not bad?

My gaze fell on his flat stomach causing me to laugh again. He doesn't have abs! But it's okay he's handsome anyway.

Because he was still surprised by my presence. I brought my face closer to him and quickly placed a kiss on his lips causing him to be surprised again. he blinked his eyes countless times making sure that I was really real.

Suddenly his ears turned red. Cute.

He cleared his throat before speaking “B-Why did you kiss me? And why are you here?” he wondered. Thick eyebrows meet.

"That's how Americans greet their friends. Friendly kiss. Nothing, I just want to wander." I shrugged my shoulders and entered his apartment without a word.

I heard his soft breathing which made me smile. So innocent...

I looked around inside his very quiet apartment. Where are his parents? I looked behind me causing him to jump in shock.

“Where's your dining area?” I asked as I watched his face. He is more handsome without glasses.

"Why do you know that I live here." He asked instead of answering my question. Really Keegan? I'm asking a question and you're going to answer it too?

"I asked that boy Niño." I answered and smirked at him.

He looked at my lips before my eyes. I saw how his thick eyebrows met because of my answer. He didn't seem convinced. I looked away because I couldn't hold his gaze. What can I say that I followed him once so I knew he lived here? No way... He might find me weird.

I jumped in shock when a soft hand grabbed my arm. I looked up at Keegan and snorted. He is thin and tall. Exactly not my type. But I like it now. How ironic.

My chest was pounding so hard as he led me to the kitchen. I saw the small table and it was enough for only four people to eat. His apartment is clean, no wonder. He is a clean person even though his tools are old.

"Why did you bring those?" he asked while curiously staring at the dishes I placed on the table.

"This is for you. I cooked all of this with the help of our maid." I happily said causing his lips to part. He watched my face and sighed afterward.

"Aren't you going to wander? Why are you here?" he asked again. Why does he have so many questions?! This is where I want to wander because I want to see him and I want to know him better.

"This is where I want to roam. Is it forbidden? Besides, we're friends so there's nothing wrong with me wandering here." I uttered making him shut his mouth.

My eyes went to his flat stomach again, causing me to snort. Won't he get dressed? He showed me his stomach without abs!

“Where's your shirt?” I asked him while pointing to his flat stomach.

"I save soap." he simply replied and took a shanghai. He bit it to make me jealous. Can he eat me instead?

He saves soap? Why doesn't he have soap so he doesn't get dressed when he's at home?

his eyes slowly widened when I took a step closer to him. He took a breath when we were only a few feet away from each other.

He suddenly pouted as he stared at me deeply.

"Why do I feel like you're always planning something bad." He lowly whispered making me laugh a bit.

"Really? I'm just being friendly here Keegan. Don't you want us to be closer?" I asked softly and he snorted again.

"I want..." he whispered softly. That's it!

"But I get nervous every time you approach me like this. I'm not used to it." he said shyly.

i pinched his red cheeks making him blush more “It's okay karin will get used to my presence. Kiss me." I said playfully making his eyes widen.

"Eh? Isn't that only possible for those who go to Jowa? Let's not joke Angel...” He mumbled so confused while looking at me.

"You can kiss your friend if you want too. That's how you show how much you love her or him as your friend." I explained

"What if my friend is a boy? Shall I kiss you too?” He asked even more confused. I chuckled and hugged his waist. He didn't complain and just let me go.

"Of course not... But our friendship is an exception you know..." I softened my voice while staring into his gray eyes.

"We can hug each other anytime we want. We can kiss each other anytime we want. You want that? Hmm?” I asked softly as I caressed his back.

he bit his lower lip and thought. Please baby go with my flow.

"Is that possible? Shall we kiss even if we are not girlfriends and boyfriends? Shall we kiss as a friend?” He asked innocently making me smile. I nodded my head aggressively.

"Is that possible?" he asked innocently, causing me to laugh. God! This boy is so one of a kind.

"Can... If you agree... What are you G?" I smiled and promised to stop the wide grin.

He watched my face intensely making me conscious. His deep gray eyes looked at my honey eyes. he's like digging my soul so that he will know what's my real intentions.

"Alright... I'm just your friend." He made sure to promise. God this boy is innocent and possessive at the same time! That's how I like it.

My insides had a party because of his consent! that will excite me in the next few days that we are together! I already have the rights to hug and kiss him anytime I want. I'm sorry Keegan for entrapping you in this set up.

With one hand I caressed the back of his neck. His eyes widened as he looked at me. Maybe I'm lucky enough to be someone's friend. It's like I'm going to make someone else a sinner.

I slowly tip toed to reach his lips. I closed my eyes as I slowly felt the softness of his lips. I saw how he's so stunned at my action. i give him an encouraging smile making him smile too.

"Don't be shy Keegan. We're officially friends now. We will do this everyday okay?” I softly whispered on his lips.

"Everyday?" he asked in shock as his eyes widened.

"Uhuh..." I whispered and brushed my lips with his.

"You're different to be a friend Angel..." he whispered weakly on my lips before he kissed me on the cheek that made my whole face and ears turn red.

Fuck it! I'm really falling so deep. Then I just made him my friend. Angel you're fucked up. so fucked up.