I was excused from going to the office today because, right after my classes, was the show that I had to see. So after my classes, I bade goodbye to Sean. He even reminded me of the dinner we're gonna have later. His other friends would be there and he said he'd introduce us to them. I just nodded. I'll just mind that later. There is another thing I have to mind first at this moment.
I hurried to the AVR to catch the show. I was told it was kind of delayed so I'm not gonna miss anything. When I got there, the venue was already quite full. It was a paid show and we had to purchase a ticket to actually see the show. But in our case, since we're part of the school publication, we were given free passes.
I was kind of uneasy because of the flowing crowd. I don't know any of these people. I'm basically alone and I don't like it.
I didn't get enough sleep last night. Aside from the review that I needed to write, I was up all night because of the pictures Flint sent me. He's not supposed to take so many pictures of me! There was an event that needed his entire attention. Was he that determined to divide his attention? I don't think so.I woke up alone in our room. Taylor informed me last night that she'll be going home early this morning, so I did not really question why she's no longer around. It feels empty, but I have to get up and move because my whole family will be here later to spend the weekend here with me.I woke up to a smell of coffee so I wondered where it was coming from when there was no one else here. I got up and went to the table, to see a to-go cup of coffee courtesy of Taylor. There was a note that said:Got the chance to get some breakfast so I included some for you. Gotta go early. Have a fun weekend with your fam, Jas!-TaytayI automatically smiled upon reading Taylor's note. She can rea
This is probably the time when I can say that fate is really playing tricks on me.Upon seeing Flint and his family, I quickly looked away and tried to calm myself. I don't want to believe this is really happening. It couldn't be true, right?I tried to peek at their table again and confirmed it's really him! And he's with Nathalia! And his entire family, I suppose.Earlier, we were just talking in the dormitory lobby. I remember he said he's going to attend some family gathering. But no way in hell did I ever think he'll be having that family gathering at the same hotel where we checked in. I doubt that Flint would come here specifically because I'm here. I remember not telling him the exact name of the hotel!"I told you, it's really him," Dahlia whispered. I tried to widen my eyes at her so she would shut up. I don’t want my mom or dad knowing about Flint.But upon looking at Mom, there was something different in her. She kept on holding the ring on her finger.“Are you okay, Mom?”
I've never seen my Mom this stressed, like she can't do anything about something. It was like she's trying to solve a complex problem.Mom was pacing back and fourth when we entered their room. Dad was trying to stop her, but she was unstoppable. She just stopped pacing when she saw us entered the room."I'm sorry if I acted strangely," she said. "It's okay, Mom," Dahlia replied.I was okay, but the other side of my brain is saying otherwise.I didn't say anything.Mom then stopped panicking and sat on the bed, beside Dad. I saw his concern toward her and it melts my heart. I like seeing them care for each other like this."Have you taken any medicine, Mom?" Hyacinth asked."I'm okay," Mom answered. She looked at me and there was definitely something in her eyes. "I feel better."I wanted to ask her a series of questions, but I don't think this is the right time for it. I have a strong feeling that there's really something going on and it involves me.Mom tried to smile at us, at me,
What Taylor said about me missing Flint really messed up my mind. Now I can’t stop thinking about it.Do I really miss him?I screamed on my pillow. I am really frustrated right now. I’ve got a lot of things bugging my mind and I shouldn’t be thinking about him. He just used to be that annoying guy who really likes to piss me off, and later became friends with me. Was I not supposed to accept his friendship?“Are you okay?” Taylor asked, her head peeking from the top bunk bed. Now I feel sorry because it looks like I woke her up.I guess I’m going crazy…“I’m so sorry,” I said. I really don’t know what’s going on. “Did I wake you up?”“Nah, it’s okay. I’m supposed to wake up early anyway,” she replied as she started getting up. “So what’s up? What’s going on? Why are you screaming like you hav
I have always been the type of person who’s not afraid- okay, maybe a little afraid to face new things in life. I usually follow a routine and just stick with my lists. I am not really used to new things and I need time to process everything. Liking Flint is something new for me. It’s not just in a friendly way, the same way I like Taylor and Sean. It’s more than that. There’s attraction, and a crazy back and forth of whether I just like the idea of him or something else.It’s crazy. Liking someone is pretty crazy because I am turning crazy too.It has been days since that realization. I have been trying to dodge Flint like I’m dodging a bullet. I just really can’t afford to see him anytime soon. My mind’s still quite shocked with the idea that I actually like someone I used to dislike so much.I need to breathe.I stared at the screen of my laptop. I have an article I need to write for the Weekly Mirror but I can’t seem to start. I have been so distracted, and I realized that when I
I don't know when it started, I just found myself hanging out more often with Flint. After every meeting with The Weekly Mirror, most of the time we would go to dinner together. Sometimes we would invite Taylor and whenever she's present, I would often catch her having a look I couldn't understand. It was like she's teasing us with her eyes, but is not saying any word. It's like she wants to say something but decides against it."Are you sick of seeing my face, Tay?" I heard Flint ask one time when we were having dinner. His friends, Alec and Floyd were with us but left just a while ago because of some frat duties. Apparently, Flint was also a part of a fraternity but he's more active in this organization that I don't know the name of. It was an elite organization that not all people know of. I asked him about it, but he's just mum about it so I just stopped asking.Taylor rolled her eyes at Flint, which made me chuckle.I could say that they're kind of close now because we always han
That man’s face lingered in my head for days. I tried forgetting about it, but I just can’t seem to erase his face from my memory. It was really bothering the hell out of me. But it was like his face was painted in my head. Whenever I think about it, it gives me goosebumps.I can’t let it distract me, not when I am currently taking my chapter exam. However, no matter how much I tried to concentrate on the test, my head kept coming back to that red-eyed man. Something’s really wrong. I can’t just be imagining it. Or was I crazy? Is academics making me crazy?For the nth time, I sighed and tried to go back to the test.I managed to finish the exam but when I left the classroom, I felt like there was something wrong. I couldn't point out what, but I have a feeling I did something wrong.But instead of dwelling on the present matter, I went straight to the dorm to sleep. I ended up cramming a little last night because I was preoccupied with the thoughts about that man. I have so many unans
Well, I did not feel better.I woke up to an empty room. I don't know if Taylor already came back or if she hasn't. When I checked the time, 30 minutes had passed since I decided to just sleep. Maybe that's why I did not feel better.But instead of moping about it, I decided to do better. This is still the first exam. I can still do better. I can still get a flat 1 on this subject if I just do my best to excel in all the upcoming exams or whatsoever. I can still make it.My mom doesn't have to know about what I'm going through. I can still make things right. She doesn't have to know.And I shouldn’t let that man get into my head again.So I stood up and went to my table to get my laptop. I had to check my emails first because I missed my Weekly Mirror duties today.There was indeed an email from Robin containing the details for my assignment this week. He gave me previous articles for references (as he promised from our last meeting when he