CHAPTER 8

My eyes were glued on the running tricycle while I was smiling happily. I can feel the harshness beating of my heart inside my chest. Am I really falling so deep? I'm so ready to push myself into the abyss of love but I'm not sure if someone will catch me.

My always boring day suddenly went into a crazy adventure. I can't feel the boredom because of Keegan. I like to study even more because of him. I got inside the backseat and immediately told Mang Quicio to follow the tricycle where Keegan was riding.

He said he's going to work.

I've realized our difference of surviving in this world. If I am asked how I live everyday it is because of my parents. They don't let me down. They worked hard for them to give me everything I wanted, for me to eat what I wanted to eat. without thinking about the price of what I eat.

While him. He needs to work hard for himself. To buy his every day needs. To buy food for him to eat. He has to save his wages. All purchases and expenses must be calculated. every penny is so important for him to survive.

So no matter what people say that everyone's life is equal, I bet to disagree. Life is clearly not fair for each one of us. If life is fair for everyone, there are no people living in this world suffering too much. no matter where I look at it, I can tell that the world is unfair.

I blinked my eyes when I felt the car stopped making me come back from my deep thoughts. I looked out of the car and saw that Keegan had also just got out of the tricycle he was riding. I even saw him pay the driver before he walked to the entrance of the resto bar where he works.

I crossed my arms above my chest and pursed my lips while looking outside. My right eyebrow raised when I saw the man at the Mall who greeted Keegan. this deep shit.

I pouted my lips and looked away from them. Suddenly, my two eyes widened when Mang Quicio's curious eyes met mine in the rear view mirror. I suddenly held my chest because of the sudden shock.

"Mang Quicio, let's go." I stammered. I saw how his mouth opened to speak but he closed it again.

He gave me a nod before starting the car.

I leaned my head against the window and thought. I can't get rid of what I saw earlier. It's clear to me that Jacen likes Keegan. I know Keegan is straight but why do I still feel jealous of that Jacen?!

I took a breath and suddenly hit my forehead. God! Am I really jealous of a man?! There is no chest! He also has no flowers so I can beat him!

Wait? why am I so mad at him when he hasn't done anything that I didn't like?

My mood suddenly went sour after thinking too much.

I fixed the open buttons as I walked into the house. When I got close I couldn't escape hearing the voices that were familiar to me. I pursed my lips when I saw three luggages in our living room.

Who are the newcomers?

Out of curiosity I made my way to the dining area.

“Demon girl!” I jumped in shock when suddenly a face greeted me.

Conch smirked while looking at my shocked face. My lips parted and my eyes widened as I looked at his face. What the–

"Oh my god! Conch!” I suddenly jumped in total shock and happiness. I immediately wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Woah... Take it easy demon." Conch baritone laugh echoed in my ears as he held my waist gently.

I cried when I looked up and saw his eyes looking at me comfortingly.

"I miss you." I promise. with my right hand I tweaked him.

"Stop it, you witch..." his smile appeared even though his face was wrinkled because I tweaked him more.

"My hair Angel." he laughed heartily while stopping my hand to ruin his hair. I miss him so much!

Of all my male cousins ​​on the Francisco side, I feel more comfortable with Conch. He is the only male cousin of mine who understands me even though he always teases me. He's not Conch if he's nice.

I pouted and fixed his hair before pinching his cheeks. He became even more beautiful. The air in other countries is really different compared to here in the Philippines. How old is he now? Right! He's already 20. We're only two years apart.

"Angel I'm sad that Kuya Conch is the only one you miss." I was distracted when I heard someone's soft and gentle voice.

I tilted my head to the right and my lips parted when I saw my other cousin Naurica! Her cunning eyes meet my honey eyes. Too many memories from the past came flashing into my head but I choose to kick it out and smile sincerely while looking at my cousin.

All of us have different perspectives in life. there are people who won't forget what happened in the past and the anger cannot be removed from their system even after years had already passed.

They are locking themselves in the cage of the past and dwell on the pain. Making it difficult for them to move forward in their lives. but in my case I choose to free myself because I wanted to grow.

And I'm still too young at that time to reminisce that part of my life. We're both to young. We are still very young so we don't think about our actions and just do something without thinking about it.

We were completely led by a gust of emotion.

I was stunned a bit when I felt Naurica hug me tightly. I looked at the table where our parents were sitting. They were smiling while looking at us. I hugged Naurica back and felt her. I miss her too!

I found out that they came back from another country and decided to live here again in the Philippines. I chugged the cold water after I ate all the foods in my plate.

"Angel how's school? You're graduating, you and Naurica are the same."

My attention turned to Tita Rica because she mentioned my name. I wiped my mouth with the tissue and smiled at her.

"It's okay, there are some difficult subjects but that's okay." I uttered and smiled at her.

I saw how one of his eyebrows raised while looking at me but he immediately smiled and looked at me with amazement.

"Wow that's nice to hear, it seems like you haven't taken your studies seriously before. You're improving and growing. I can see that.” Aunt smiled at me making me smile too.

Instead of being insulted because of the tone used by Tita's voice I was not hurt. It made my heart happy. Am I really improving and growing?

Maybe it's time for me to grow. Maybe it's time for me to focus on my studies more. I want my life to have a direction. I want to be matured.

I want to be independent and not be dependent with my parents. I can probably live alone even without the help of Mommy and Daddy. Really Angel? Or that's your bitchy side talking?

I want to laugh at myself because my mind has expanded more than before. The Angel I know is so self centered.

Literally only thinking about himself. where I'm happy I'll do this thing without thinking about other people. I'm so obsessed with the fact that I'm content in my life.

I'm rich and I can play with boys anytime I want. I can explore being alone.

But why now I want to explore many things and grow as a sensible woman with someone?

Wearing a green sleeveless crop top and a jeans short I slowly walked out of our gate. I silently closed the big gate and immediately fixed the black cap on my head.

The cold wind of the night immediately hugged my body. But I'm used to wearing this kind of clothes making me used to the cold.

The excitement rushing through my veins while I was looking for a taxi. I slightly combed my hair while waiting for some taxi. my face brightened when I saw one approaching.

I didn't waste time and it was immediately destroyed. I adjusted the cap on my head before entering. I looked at my phone and saw that it was already 10:50 in the evening. What time does he finish his work?

I immediately got out of the taxi and paid the driver.

I walked excitedly towards the restaurant part because Keegan is working there. There is also a bar here so there are a lot of people even late at night. Some boys whistled when I passed through them. If I was the Angel who still didn't know Keegan. I would love to make out with them even if I don't know them.

It's better if you don't know them. Because you have no problem tomorrow.

I settled myself on the side where there are no people sitting. This is probably the last part and is still out there. I met someone earlier and I think it's Keegan's co-worker because they have the same uniform. I told him that I want to order one tutti frutti milk tea and I want Keegan to deliver my order.

I'm thanking God because he didn't ask more questions and just followed what I ordered.

What will be Keegan's reaction if he will see me here? I bit my lower lip while thinking of his cute reaction. Damn, I already miss him.

I sat up when I saw Keegan walking towards me as he adjusted his glasses. His gesture is so refined! She looks like a girl!

I didn't remove my cap yet that's why he didn't notice that I am the customer he's serving right now. I saw how well he did his job. He put my milk tea on my table.

"Good evening ma'am, here's your milk tea. enjoy.” he softly muttered making the hair on my nape to rose up!

I closed my legs when I could feel the tingling sensation down there while listening to his soft voice! What the heck?!

With my shaking hands I immediately held Keegan's wrist before he could go away.

"Ma'am? do you need anything else?" why is his voice so soft?! Does he talk like this to everyone? While thinking of it, bitterness spread in my entire system.

"Can you drink it for me?" I sensually ordered while talking my cap off.

I saw how Keegan's lips parted in shock while looking at my face. he innocently blinked his eyes while raking my whole body. I saw how his brows furrowed when his eyes settled on my exposed stomach and legs.

"Why are you here?" he asked while still not taking his eyes off my stomach.

"I want to drink some milk tea." I answered innocently causing me to catch his attention.

His innocent gray eyes innocently looked at my honey eyes digging for more information. I backed away a little when he ate our distance and suddenly he grabbed the end of my crop top and innocently pulled it down even though it was impossible!

Oh my god Keegan! That's crop top! That's it until then! I pursed my lips and hid my smile when I saw his frustrated face while he was busy trying to pull my crop top down.

I could see that he was having trouble with my clothes but he didn't make any bad comments. Reason to soften my heart.

"Yuki..." i called him softly while he's still busy on my crop top. My lips parted when his hands softly caressed my stomach in an innocent way before he looked at me innocently.

"Why?" he asked in a curious voice.

Fuck why does his voice sound so innocent every damn time he will open his mouth!

"Can you drink that milk tea for me?" I said referring to the milk tea.

Again, his brows furrowed because of so much confusion.

"That's your angel order. Why should I drink?” He asked confused.

I smiled at him while taking his glasses off. I thought he would be angry because of what I did but he just let me remove the glasses from his eyes. I put it on the table. While he didn't take his eyes off of me.

His intense and innocent gray eyes bore into my soul.

"Please..." I cutely mumbled while looking at him. he gently bit his bottom lip and let out a sigh.

He took the milk tea and brought the straw to his lips. He sipped on the straw making me smile naughty.

"Don't swallow it," he frowned at me but followed what I said.

I held his nape and pulled his head closer to my face before I claimed his lips. Keegan gasped at what I did but he opened his mouth welcoming my kiss. Instinct, Keegan put some milk tea he drank inside my mouth. I tasted the sweetness of the milk tea and his lips.

Heat spread through my system when Keegan gently held my waist and pulled me closer to his body. I deepened our kiss and bit his lower lip making him groan a bit. He innocently caressing my stomach making my knees weak. My knees softened as we deepened our kiss.

Keegan's lips are so innocent making me damn crazy!

Weakly, he rested his head on my right shoulder as he caught his breath. I pulled his ass closer to my body making me feel his bulge! Omg! My Keegan is so turned on!

"Angel, I'm working..." he moaned weakly as he made me stop grinding his body. I pouted my lips.

He got up from leaning on my shoulder and looked at me with wide and innocent eyes.

"I'm sorry... I'll be back..." he softly whispered while kissing my jaw. I excitedly wrapped my arm around his waist and looked up at him a little. Our heights are not too far apart.

"Shall we kiss all night after your work?" I excitedly asked him.

His lips parted while looking at me unbelievable.

"You're going home... It's morning." he said trying to remind me that we live in different houses so we can't kiss all night!

I tried to hide the bitterness inside me. angel Francisco why are you acting like a little bitch right now?! I tried to smile at him and nodded my head. Right! I'm going home!

"Angel..." Keegan softly called me while caressing my waist.

I'm like a child crying because I can't give in. Why am I so thirsty for his kisses?! I think I'm going crazy!

"Angel..." he called me again weakly.

"Okay, we'll kiss all night. If that's what you want." he faintly whispered causing me to smile sweetly.

"It's not obvious that you're having so much fun." i can feel the sarcasm in his voice even if he innocently said it to me. Damn why is he so adorable?!

I smiled and waited until Keegan finished his work. I finished the milk tea with a smile on my face. I smelled the jacket wrapped around my body.

while looking at the jacket you can see that it is already old. But I don't mind wearing it because the owner of this is my cute Keegan. Cheap clothes don't define him for what he is as a person. Cheap things that he's wearing can't stop me from falling in love with him. I don't care if he's not rich or he doesn't have any money.

No one can stop me from falling in love with him.

I sat on his lap while we looked up at the stars above. We can see the stars shining brightly in the dark sky.

"Aren't your parents going to look for you?" Keegan asked as he combed the back of my hair. I licked my lower lip and I immediately felt the pain on my lips.

Darn it Keegan! You haven't bitten my lips in this situation yet? I tilted my head to face him and smirked while looking at his swollen lips.

I felt a little bit guilty while looking at his so swollen lips. I must have bitten too much.

"Stop staring at my lips. Maybe I won't have any lips tomorrow." he softly whispered in my ear causing me to laugh.

Because I bit him, I bit his lips repeatedly. but the innocent Keegan bit my lips back! Fighting too!

"Mommy and Daddy are at Aunt Rica's house. They just arrived here in the country. Catch up catch up that's it." I answered his question earlier while playing with his finger.

"Why don't you come along." He curiously asked.

I shrugged my shoulder and hugged his waist before sniffing his neck.

"I want to see you and I want to come here to your apartment." I weakly mumbled while kissing his neck.

Keegan gasped while his grip tightened around my waist.

"You just want someone to kiss you." You are very addicted to this thing." He whispered lowly while hugging me too tightly.

May I remind you Angel that you and him are still not in a relationship! But the way you're doing now, it's like you're married!

“Keegan what's your fantasy, desire or dream?” I suddenly asked him.

He was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I really want to be a policeman. There are many reasons why I like this profession."

I was silent because of his answer. You can tell that he knows what he wants in life and what direction he wants to take. while me? I don't even know the course I should take in college. I don't even know my exact dream profession.

Maybe it's just related to business because this is also Daddy and Mommy's plan for me.

I don't even know why I took the Humss strand. they said there's no math in Humss in grade 12 that's why I picked this strand.

Mommy and Daddy just let me do what I want. I am the student, not them. They're just there supporting what I want to do. But they never failed to teach me anything.

"You? What's your dream?” Keegan asked making me come back from my deep thoughts.

I chuckled lightly at his question.

"I don't know yet, but I have fantasy and desire." I told him while kissing his left cheeks.

I saw how his thick eyebrows met as he looked at my face while I was busy kissing his cheek.

"Do you want to know what's my fantasy and desire?" I asked him seriously

He licked his lower lip and nodded at me curiously.

"I have so many fantasies and desires. Like, I want to have sex inside the car, in the bathroom of the school. Under the coconut tree. There is so much, I don't even know if it will all come true. But I'm sure that it can be fulfilled if I have a partner to do all those things. What do you think?" I looked up Keegan only to see his lips parted while his ears are so red. I suddenly felt his grip on my waist tightened.

Don't tell me his imagining what I have told him?!

I jumped a little when Keegan crouched a bit to reach my lips. he planted a light kiss on my lips while raising his shoulders.

"I don't know why I'm so excited about the things you make me feel. Why I follow everything you say. But can I ask you now to choose me as your partner when you want to do all those things?”

he looked at me with wide eyes causing my knees to go weak. He bit his bottom lip while looking at my lips.

"What... I can probably do everything you ask me to do. I won't complain, I promise.” he innocently whispered causing my jaw to drop.

No words came out of my mouth because of the shock. Did I hear him right? He's asking me to choose him as my partner?!

"Please Angel... I will practice carefully how to kiss so that you will like it better. Promise... Promise...” He whispered on my lips many times. As if he was worshiping my lips.