When Life Sucks

Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Annoyed

Did I just hear the word 'date' from him?

"You what?" Rich asked, confused.

"A date," Arch simply answered. "So, what do you think is better? Black or brown?"

"I thought you don't do dates?" I arched my brows.

He just said it earlier. I heard it clearly. Unless everything that happened a while ago was nothing but a dream!

"Mabilis magbago ang isip ko," balewalang sagot nito. "Come on. Black of brown? I need your advice!"

Lumapit si Rich sa kanyang Kuya at hinila ito palabas ng kusina.

Napasandal ako sa lamesa habang iniisip ang sinabi ni Arch. He's going on a date tomorrow, too? Is he going to date Camille? Just the thought of him dating someone is making me mad. Lagi na lang si Cams! She is always the reason for my frustration.

Uminom ako ng malamig na tubig para kahit papaano ay mawala ang init ng katawan ko. Pinagpatuloy ko ang pag-aayos sa mga natirang pinamili namin. Pagkatapos ko roon ay sumilip ako sa sala pero wala roon ang kambal.

Pumasok na lang ako sa kwarto ko. Ang unang bumungad sa akin ay si Chon The Rabbit na nasa ibabaw ng kama. Umupo ako sa kama at kinuha ito. Pinagmasdan ko ito. He was holding a carrot on his little hands. Hindi naman ito gaanong malaki pero sapat na para mayakap.

I hugged him.

Biglang pumasok sa isipan ko si Trev. I need to go on date with him tomorrow. Gustuhin ko mang umatras ay alam kong hindi na pwede. Saka may date rin bukas si Arch. That's a good opportunity to watch him. I just want to make sure that Cams won't give him trouble just like what she did last time.

Umangat ang tingin ko nang biglang bumukas ang pinto. Isa lang naman ang nakakagawang pumasok sa kwarto ko nang hindi kumakatok.

"Black or brown?" Pinakita uli sa akin ni Arch ang mga polo shirts.

"Can't you decide for yourself?" pagsusungit ko.

"I just want something new this time," aniya. "I don't really care about opinions on what should I do to what I should not. But, black or brown?"

Binalingan ko ng pansin ang mga polo shirts. The black one has a dotted design while the brown one has a feather design. They look almost the same and they will look totally the same when Arch wears them. What's confusing him?

Sumulpot si Rich sa likod niya. "I told you the black is better!" he said, annoyed.

Hindi siya nilingon ni Arch na diretso pa rin sa akin ang tingin.

I think I really need to choose.

"They look the same, Arch. If you are worrying about what will make you better, any of those two," I said, calm.

He nodded. "Noted."

Saka na siya umalis.

Napailing na lang si Rich.

"Aren't you going to go on a date, too, tomorrow?" I teased him.

Natigilan siya. "I-I don't have a date."

"Better," I chuckled. "You are an angel, Rich. Don't hurry to find a date."

And I can't see him dating someone. He's just so pure in my eyes that if ever someone hurts him, I will raise both heaven and hell just to avenge him. This angel can't be hurt while I am here. Not while I am around and breathing.

We ate lunch together. Si Arch ay kwento nang kwento tungkol sa mga plano niya bukas. Naririndi na ako sa ingay niya. Hindi pa raw alam ni Cams na may date sila kaya balak niya itong gulatin. He even asked me if he should buy her a flower or if it is necessary.