Still Not Over You

78

AT TYLLI'S PARENTS' HOUSE:
LIVING ROOM

Tylli woke up from a series of bark. She fell asleep. The tv that she left on earlier was already turned off.

Joshua
Hey..

I'm sorry we went home late. Nagka-emergency lang sa trabaho.

Tylli
What time is it?

Joshua
It's past midnight na. I'm sorry.

Tylli
You did not text me.

Joshua
I texted you when we were on our way home. You did not reply, I figured you were already asleep.

Tylli
What I meant is hindi ka nag-text na may work ka pala, sana pinasundo ko si Butter para hindi ka na maabala.

Joshua
It's okay. I took him out, so I should be the one who'll bring him home.

Napakain ko na siya kanina.

Tylli
Thank you. Aren't you tired?

Joshua
A bit.. but I can still drive back home.

Gab.. I know you're tired and sleepy. Tara na. I'll help you paakyat sa room mo.

Tylli
Yes, please. You can take the guest room.

Baka mapano ka pa sa daan.

Joshua
Hindi na..

Joshua helped Tylli stand up before letting her walk using her crutches. He was tailing her in case she needed help climbing up the stairs.

Joshua
Goodnight..

Tylli
Dito ka na matulog. I'm sure my parents would understand. The guest room is next to my room.

Palagi namin 'yan pinapalinisan in case may bisita kami.

Joshua
No, I'll go home.

Tylli
Please? Para hindi na ako mag-worry.

Joshua looked at Tylli. He saw that she was really worried through her eyes. 'There it is..,' he thought. It was her eyes. He couldn't say no to them.

Joshua
Alright..

But I'll leave early tomorrow. I'm just doing this para hindi ka na mag-alala. You're tired and I can't say no.

Tylli
Okay.. the blanket is in the cabinet. I could also borrow some of Dad's clothes if you want to freshen up.

Joshua
No need, Gabrielle. I have extra clothes in my car.

Get inside.

I'll get my clothes and make sure everything is locked and safe first before I sleep.

Tylli
Okay.. good night.

Sorry, I can't help you. Inaantok na talaga ako.

Joshu
It's okay..

Matulog ka na.

Tylli
Oo na..

Come here, baby.

Butter faced Joshua and wagged his tail and barked at him, as if he was telling Joshua good night, before following Tylli inside her room.

Tylli
Goodnight..

Joshua
Have a good sleep.

Goodnight, Gabrielle.