Loving a 'G'

CHAPTER 19: Another Mystery

“What secrets?” He said, raising an eyebrow.

“Come on, don’t be silly. You know what I’m talking about.” I rolled my eyes on him. I was talking about the numbers. I know there’s still more behind it. Can it be that Tyrone has a hobby of collecting girls. As long as I’m not one of them, that doesn’t matter. :D

“You’re still into it? Tyrone’s past is a bit dark, but he’s in the light now, thanks to you.” He said, he got his tea and reached for mine so we can have a toast.

“I really don’t understand you. Magkaibigan nga kayo ni Tyrone, pareho niyo ginugulo ang utak ko.”  I tsk-ed and continue eating. This restaurant is good. I will invite Aira and Charisse here the next time.

“Can you promise me one thing though, Patrice?” He said, I swallowed the food on my mouth, then nod at him. Kinda nervous with what he’s going to say.

“Whatever it is that you find out about Tyrone, never leave him. He’s been through so much, it was not easy for him but… when you came, it’s my first time to ever see him truly happy again.” I took few minutes to absorb what he just said…

“Okay, that’s not too much to ask. I’ll try, I promise… And Martin, you’re a good friend to him.” I smiled at him and we finish eating our dinner.

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September 08, 2013. Sunday.

“Manong Jose, okay na po ako dito. I will just call you kung magpapasundo na po ako.” I was talking to him over the window. Free na ako magpahatid anytime kay Tyrone since alam na naman ng family ko na may relasyon kami ni Tyrone e. I’m not sure if they like him but at least, they are not stopping me. :)

“Osige ho, Ma’am Patrice. Eh, kaya niyo na ho ba iyang mga dala niyo? Tulungan ko na kayong magpasok niyan sa loob ng bahay ng boyfriend niyo, Ma’am.” Tanong sa akin ni Manong Jose pero sinabi kong hindi na. Hehe. I feel giddy. Parang feel na feel ko na boyfriend ko na talaga si Tyrone! Ewan ko, iba lang ang feeling! XD

Nung makaalis na yung kotse, binuhat ko na ulit yung mga dala-dala kong groceries. Hehe. Naisip kong bisitahin si Tyrone because I haven’t heard anything from him for almost a week, baka kung ano na ang nangyari dun. Tsaka, I want to be with him today, naisip ko, baka hindi pa rin sya nakakapag-groceries kaya nagdala na ako. Medyo mabigat yung dala ko pero kaya ko namang buhatin. Bumili rin ako ng dalawang boxes ng pizza. I can’t wait to get inside, I’m hungryyyyy~

Naiwang nakabukas yung gate ng apartment ni Tyrone so itinulak ko na lang iyon. I take a look again sa garahe niya, I’m sure he’s here kasi nandito yung kotse niya e. I knocked on his door. It took me at least twice before he opened up.

“Who’s— What the hell are you doing here, Patrice?” I was taken aback by his very welcoming enthusiasm. If I didn’t see his face, I’m sure I’m going to beat the shit out of him.

“Oh my god… What happened to you, Tyrone?!” binitiwan ko yung mga dala- dala kong grocery bags. I pushed myself towards the door so I can touch Tyrone’s face.

“Shit, stop it, Patrice. You need to go. I’ll text or call you, whatever, just go.” He sounds panicked and he’s trying to remove my hands away from him but I won’t back down.

“Mygod, Tyrone! Now is not a good time para mag-inarte ka, let me in!!” I shouted at him. I don’t mean to but I’m freaking worried! He has bruise on his left cheek bone and right lower jaw. He has band aid on his right eye brow and his lower lip is cut. He looks pretty much beat up.