The Empress

None of your business {49}

"I'm coming, my children." I whispered as I marched my way toward my targets. Until somebody grabbed my shoulders and halted my movement.

"This is why I considered tying a rope to you." I heard him sigh in helplessness.

"Ivan! You found me. Look, I've got snacks." I presented him the food I bought on the way to... on the way..?? What was I supposed to buy again?

"If you eat too much oily foods, it'll be bad for your stomach." He then proceeded to pat my head as I tilted it.

"That can't be true. Would I need to poo then?" I became concerned because I really didn't have any desire to do it at the moment. It is a procedure that is disgustingly satisfying, but sometimes can be a bit too much.

Tumango naman si Ivan at lumingon saakin na parang concerned.... baka nga matatae talaga ako?

I bit my lips and closed my eyes as I reluctantly gave Ivan my snacks. I felt myself sobbed a bit.

"You... you can have it, but— but don't eat it infront of me.. huhuhu." I cried as I felt Ivan take the food away from my arms.

"Open your eyes, Izeiah." Narinig ko ang boses ni Ivan mid- iyak kaya tumigil ako at tumingin sakanya. Wala na yung mga makakain sa kamay niya... nasa basura na 😭

"Let's walk around." Aya niya kaya tumango nalang ako para makalimutan ko ang sakit ng damdamin ko.

Tumigil ako sa harap ng isang accesory booth kaya napatigil din si Ivan. Sinuri ko ang paninda ni Manang na nagyoyosi sa gilid. Ang daming kulay ng mga earrings... merong french fries, tigers, flowers, burgers etc..

"Here." Naramdaman kong merong inilagay si Ivan sa buhok ko. Headband na hindi ko makita kung ano ang design nito.

"Ivan, can you hand me that chocolate earrings behind you?" I spotted a chocolate earring behind him. He turned his back and reach for the earring. He gave it to me then proceeded to pay for the accesories.

"Salamat. Come again next time." Paalam nung Manang.

Tiningnan ko ang chocolates na earrings na hawak hawak ko at napaluha dahil namimiss ko na ang kinakain ko kanina.

"Don't be sad. Let me put those earrings for you." Ibinigay ko sakanya ang earrings. Hinintay ko siyang alisin ang earrings sa paglagyan nito. Inihawi niya ang buhok ko at hinawakan ang tenga ko ng mabuti para hindi gumalaw galaw.

Dahil sa kay lapit niya, ramdam na ramdam ko ang mabagal niyang paghinga. Sumilip naman ako sakanya at nagulat sa seryoso nitong tingin kaya lumayo kaagad ang tingin ko sakanya.

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Huh? Ano iyon?

When I turned to Ivan, I saw him looking at his phone and I could vaguely see my photo on his screen.

"I want to see!" I exclaimed and moved to admire my picture with him, but he instantly shut his phone down.

"I heard girls would delete any pictures that don't suit their liking." He stated and put his phone away. I pouted.

"I'm actually a boy." I hopelessly uttered, but there was no damage.

"Hmm, come to think of it, all snacks you ate should be done digesting already." He suddenly remembered and speaking of that, I feel I'm kind of full now.