Every Line Crossed

ELC7

"Kailan ka umuwi? Bat di ko alam? Bat di ka nagsabi? Bat di kita nakita?"

I was up early! 5:30 AM was the earliest time I woke up! Well, I had to because I have to accompany Ate Lucy in the public market. Gusto niya kasi maaga para hindi siksikan.

"Tss...why would I..."

Ugh! Sometimes, I can't still accept that Six is more of a bitch than me!

"Kailan ka nga kasi umuwi!"

"Madaling-araw."

"Oh? Tapos magtatrabaho ka na?－Oh hi, cutie!" bati ko sa kabayo ni Six noong makapasok kami sa stable sa parte kung nasaan ito. I turned to Six once again. His eyebrow is already raised on me. "Agad-agad? Di ka ba magpapahinga muna?"

"Why don't you just go inside and put that basket down?"

My eyes flew on the basket that's still in my shoulder. It was quite heavy but I can manage! I actually forgot about it when Six showed up!

"Mamaya na."

"Alis."

"Ayaw ko."

"Isa."

"Dalawa." I said. Why does he like counting so much? What's about it?

He sighed, containing his irritation but I can see it beyond his cold eyes.

"Reese."

"Y－" I stopped and my lips parted as I realized what he just said.

My heart skipped a beat. I know that it's not my real name but technically, it's my name here so... he really called me. For the first time. I giggled.

Kumunot ang noo niya.

"Isa pa."

"What?" he asked.

"Tawagin mo ulit ako!" I chuckled while getting more excited. I wish I had a phone with me so I could record his voice! Oh my! His cold voice is surprisingly charming as he utters my name! Paano kaya kapag totoong pangalan ko?

I smiled... feeling a little sad but still happy.

"Alis!"

"Aalis ako pag tinawag mo ulit ako!"

He rolled his eyes. Sobrang bilis niya talagang mainis! But rather being annoyed with it, I found it really endearing! Mas hot kasi siya kapag naiinis!

"Reese." he boredly said.

I giggled. I'm so kilig!

"Okay, Sir! Ingat!" I said and I turned my back on him.

My god! Is this still a normal crush? I chuckled even if I'm walking away from him. I smirked on my own. I never thought he would really do what I want him to even if he can just go without minding me.

Uto-uto din pala si Six.

"Hi, Jem!" I greeted Jem when I entered the dirty kitchen. I put down the basket that I was holding. She looks shocked when I greeted her. Maybe because I don't really talk to most of them. Ate Lucy and Dandi are an exception because they are my favorites. Ate Glen is a necessary resource person. Other than the three, nada.

I just talk when I need to. Hindi naman yon madalas. But this is different! I feel good today!

"Ah... hi... Reese."

I giggled again when I heard my name. Yes! I'm Reese! I felt like I chose the most perfect name in the world!

"Reese, bakit naman ganon ka makipag-usap kay Senyorito? Mamaya niyan magalit yon sayo." Ate Lucy said when I went on her side.