Chapter 3

I was in the balcony of our house, mesmerising the beauty of the sunrise. I sat down on a chair and put my coffee on the table beside it.

I didn't sleep because of thinking. I was thinking of the offer that the lady gave me. It was a big opportunity for me to take. If I didn't accept it, I think it will be my loss.

I get my phone and the calling card that the lady gave me. I nervously dialled the numbers and the phone rang. While waiting for the lady to answer, I reached my coffee and sip on it to lessen the nervous feeling in my chest.

"Hello? Who's this?" a man's voice echoed on the other line. I panicked and checked if the number I dialled was correct. It is correct, but why does a man answered. I think it's probably her husband.

"Uhm...is this Eva Gavinte of ZDG Highlands?" I read on the calling card.

"That's my mom. Why?" a sarcastic tone of a man answered. It makes me feel awkward.

"C-Can I talk to her?" I immediately replied.

"Yes you may, but first can I ask your name so I can say it to her, " the man seriously said. I just remembered that I didn't say my name to that lady yesterday.

"Can you say that I am the waitress she talked to yesterday on a resto bar? I forgot introduce myself to her last time," I explained. I hope he get what I said.

There was a moment of silence between us until I heard a sound of an opening door.

"Mom, someone is calling on your phone. She said she was the waitress that you met yesterday on a resto bar. I didn't know that we need a waitress here, mom." the man jokingly said on the other line. I think he's telling it to his mom. I heard the lady's voice on the background but, it's not that clear.

"Yes, hello?" the lady speaks now on the phone and I hear the slightly banging of the door on the background.

"Ma'am, I am the waitress you met last time." I answered.

"Glad that you called me. So are you accepting my job offer to you?" she excitedly said. I imagine her face smiling at me now.

"Uhm... I am thinking to accept your offer, ma'am," I shyly answered.

"Let's just meet up here in our house to discuss to you the details of our contract. Are you fine with that, miss?" she excitedly said.

"Yes, ma'am," I immediately answered.

"What's your name again? You didn't introduce yourself to me the last time." she said and laugh awkwardly.

"My name is Dashiane. You can call me Dash," I replied.

"Oh! What a beautiful name. By the way I will send you my address and time of our meeting. Sorry I have something urgent to do. Goodbye for now. See you later, Dash!" she said excitedly and ended the call when I am about to thank her for the job. I think I will just thank her later.

After the call, I decided to get ready to go for school. I showered and put my clothes on. I didn't mind to eat because I'm not hungry, I will just eat later in school.

I call a cab near our house and rode it to our school. When I get there, I immediately go to our classroom and put my things on my desk and started to study because we have a quiz later on a subject.

After two classes, the bell rang and it is already break time so I go out. I was about to go to the cafeteria outside our school whem I saw Joaquin on sitting one of the benches on the school field.

When he saw me, he immediately stood up and ran towards my direction.

"Dash! I was looking for you. What took you so long?" he's like a kid pouting beside me. I made a face and raise my eyebrow.

"I spend my time in reviewing my notes. We have a quiz later," I explained to him and he nodded.

We go to the cafeteria near our school where we usually eat. We ordered the same food and drinks. We peacefully eat and when we were done, we go back together in the school.

"Are you sure there's nothing going on between you and Joaquin?" Maya said when I was about to get in the classroom. She was at the door, crossing her arms with a lollipop on her mouth, and stared at me angrily.

"Yes, we're just friends," I answered. The whole campus knows that she likes Joaquin and I didn't care about it. Joaquin and I were friends since then and I bet she knows that and still get jealous when I'm with Joaquin.

"Tssk,"she rolled her eyes and faked her laugh."Friends my ass!" she said and pushed my shoulder which makes me almost fell but, I maintained my balance.

"What's wrong with you? You like him, right? So, what are you doing? Why aren't you show him or tell him what you feel? Or he doesn't care about your feelings that's why you act like this,"I confronted her. She was stunned with what I said and I use that opportunity to escape from that scene.

I pity her for liking my friend who doesn't care about those girls who has crush on him. Such a dumb guy. I wish I wouldn't fall for a guy like him, a guy like him is definitely a red flag. Those guys like Joaquin deserves someone whose numb like him. You know, some people have to experience some realizations in their lives.

My day went well. I got a perfect score on our quiz on a subject. I'm not that smart. I'm just an average student. I'm lazy but, I am a grade conscious person. Look how crazy I am right?

I recieved a text from Ms. Eva Gavinte saying the address of their house and the time of our meeting which is five o'clock in the afternoon. So I called the manager of the resto bar where I was working and asked her if I can take a leave for today because I have some important matters to do.

Gladly, she allow me to. I was packing my things and I'm ready to go when Joaquin appeared at the door of our classroom. He was wearing his jersey and a duffel bag perfectly hanged on his shoulder.

"Dash! Let's go try milktea near the cafeteria where we always eat. It's their soft opening today!" he said standing at the door. I walk towards him.

"Sorry, I have to go early I have an important errand to do. Maybe next time?" I said and try to smile to brighten up the mood. He leaned on the wall dramatically and act as if I betrayed him.

"So this is you now? You're just leaving me alone? It's okay. I'm alraight," he said while holding his chest dramatically and act to fake crying in front of me. "I'm really okay," he said while shedding his invisible tears. This jerk is really driving me crazy. Why do I have a friend like him?

"Really?"I said I fake a laugh and he glanced at me like a puppy begging for treats. "I'll just pretend nothing happened. I understand. I always remind you to take your meds and now look at you. You're now insane." I jokingly said. He glared at me and fix his self.

"I'm just kidding. Where are you going? At work? It's too early," he said glancing at his wristwatch. Checking the time.

"No, I'm finding another job. Wish me luck!" I said and tapped his shoulders. I was about to walk when he talked.

"Alright, good luck in finding a new job! I hope you'd be accepted. Bye!" he said smiling and waved on me while walking backwards in an opposite direction of mine.

He's a good friend though he's a bit childish. I never wonder that God will give me a friend like him in my life. Yes, I lost my mom and don't even know my dad. I'm poor but, having a friend like him is a blessing.