Amor Fati Series #1: Chasing Thy Fate

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After that sudden drive off, I stayed holding unto his shirt. I badly want to remove my helmet but he was driving so fast. I feel like I'll fall the moment I'll let go of his shirt. 

"Yohan" I called his name. I didn't receive any nod or response from him. 

"Dimitriv" I called him by his second name hoping he'll answer me, still, I receive nothing. 

I leaned closer. Baka hindi niya 'ko narinig kanina. "Dimitriv" 

"Mhmm?" Masuyong tugon niya.

"Kanina pa kita tinatawag, 'di mo ba 'ko naririnig?" tanong ko. 

He cleared his throat. "Sorry, I honestly didn't heard you. What was it?"

"Can we..." I stopped midway remembering what he said earlier that we were in a rush. Probably he'd say no. 

"Nevermind" I said looking at the houses and establishments we're passing by.

My forehead creased when I felt like we're stopping. Hindi ako nagkamali at itinabi nga ni Yohan 'yong big bike niya. 

He lifted his helmet's visor. He put his gaze on me. I was holding his shirt him from behind and it happened that I have leaned closer towards him. Our helmets were so closed at each other. 

He lifted up my visor his ethereal green eyes met mine.

"What do you want?" he asked softly.

I looked away from his gaze. I can't stand his stares. There's something in his eyes that's pulling me.

"I ah.. ahm, can we stop by at Starbucks?" I pressed my lips together after saying that. I was expecting him to say no, but to my surprised, he smiled. 

"Yeah... we can." 

He closed his visor. "Hang on tight. I'll start the engine." he said. I closed my visor and leaned closer as he drove off. 

I was lowkey happy. It's been a while since I visited starbucks. Wala na akong time pumunta pa dahil kung hindi ko nakakalimutan ay pagod naman ako. 

Nasa kabilang highway banda 'yong starbucks. Itong dinadaanan namin ngayon, kapag diniretso ay mararating mo na 'yong campus. So we have to make a turn dahil ibang route 'yong starbucks. Though malapit lang naman sa campus namin. 

When we arrived. I got off his motor bike slowly while clinging tightly to his shoulders. I have to admit that the motor bike is a bit taller for my height.

I happily removed the helmet then put it on his seat. He got off easily off his bike.

I waited for him to be ready before walking towards the entrance.

"Let's go!" I shouted in glee. Nauna na ako sa kaniya.

I was greeted by the staffs the moment I stepped in.

"Good morning Ms. Lency" Ate Tifannie greeted. She's at the counter.

"Morning ate!" I greeted her back with a smile. Nasa likod ko na si Yohan nang may narinig akong nagsalita.

"Oy Lency! It's been a long time! Last pasok mo rito last month ah!" Nilingon ko kung saan galing 'yong boses na 'yon.

"Alexander!" I smiled widely. Part time siya rito. Ka batch ni kuya.

"Hoy it's been a long time! Kamusta ka na‽" I asked.

He opened his arms indicating he wants a hug. I am about to hug this friend when Yohan walked in between us straight to the counter.

"1 Black Coffee please. Size Venti." Rinig ko.

I looked at Alexander and gave him an apologetic smile. He just nod and wave as he joined Tiffanie on the counter.