Miracle In His Eyes

04

"Bakit pa kasi ako ang magbibigay niyan?" Ike's messed my hair after handling me the wallet.

"I need to help Scent in her vlog." He boastly stand straight.

Oh I forgot! He'll be a model for Scent product but she didn't say what it is.

"Ang yabs!" he laughed on my reaction.

Nagyayabang lang naman po siya. Posting as a pogi in a gago look.

"'Geh, they're waiting. Baka magalit na si governor. See you when I see you." while waving.

I rolled my eyes and walked elegantly to the waiting area of the airport, wheres my familys waiting.

Dad will have a conference in Manila, at dahil summer at walang klase nagpumilit si mommy na sumama ako. So yeah, here I am.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have now started our descent into Manila international airport. Please ensure that you firmly fastened your seatbelt."

Nasa kotse na kami ng naisipan kung buhayin ang cellphone ko. I take a pictures of beautiful building. I love capturing a spectacular view of the city. Which is I adopted in Scent personality.

Ng matapos akong mag post sa Ig story. I received a message that terrified my soul.

From Ike:

nakalimutan ko kay Hyden nga pala ang wallet

Ilang beses ko pang binasa ang message ni Ike. He told me it was Cove's wallet? He maybe joking, I need to check if he is.

"Oh dear," I whispered, exhausted.

From Ike:

binigay ko na rin number mo

"What?!" overwhelm irritation level 101.

To Ike:

U MONKEY!!! DON'T EVER SHOW UR FACE! I'LL SKIN U ALIVE!!!

For private seek! He should ask me before he give my number. I mean, hello it's me, Leonabell Acosta, they must strive to get my number. Tapos siya?! And why am I not yet received any messages?

"Ginagawa mo?" Kuya arched brows. "You like waiting for your lover's reply."

"What?" I mocked, arched brows. "Mind your own business,"

"That vigorous on your face." he shrugged. "And attitude please,"

I rolled my eyes.

I was looking at my phone from time to time for the entire event. Nasa hotel na kami wala pa rin akong natanggap na message.

To Ike:

You gago! Bakit wala pa rin akong matanggap na message?!

From Ike:

Aba'y malay ko

"Ano?! Eh ikaw nga ang nagbigay ng number ko lapak!" I exaggeratedly pointing the air like he was there standing.

"Who are you talking with?"

Napatingin ako kay Kuya na kakalabas lang ng banyo. He's wearing a white sando and black jersey. We're sharing a room because I can't sleep alone in any hotel. I feel like someone or something is looking at me. And I'm panicking which is not good on my health.

"Nothing?" I shrugged.

"You're now keeping a secret from your Kuya." he held me and begin tickling me.

"No!!! Kuya stop...I can't breath... Lola help!"

He still tickling me. I tried my best to reach out his hand so I can bit it.

"Arayyy!" he immediately stay away with me. "What a puppy." he laughed and lay down on his bed.

When I heard my phone ring. Hindi ko na tiningnan ang caller ID, thinking it was Ike's calling.

"Ikaw pangit!"

I stuck my tongue out and made face. Tinawanan lang ako ni Kuya sa sinabi ko.

"Huh?" a familiar voice in the other line said.

My brows arched when I look at the ID caller it was a new number. Sino ng matinong tao ang tatawag ng ganitong oras.

"Who you?" barumbado kung tanong.

Baka isa na naman sa mga scammer kong kaklase!

"Is this Alcyone?" slowly, my eyes open widely. "Si Euhe 'to. I'm sorry if I called late."

Nakakapanindig ng balahibo ang boses niya. I can even feel my heartbeat pulsing slowly yet quick.

"Bakit ngayon ka lang tumawag? Do you think I'll wait for your call? Sorry to disappoint you but no!"

I don't want him to think that I'm desperate for his call. So I tried my best to asked him in my normal voice. The other line got silent. I lie down to the bed.

"Someone said you're busy---"

"I'm not! I was waiting for you." cutting him off. "I mean I was waiting for you to get your wallet! Yeah right. You should call and get your thing earlier."

He laughed. I can't stop myself biting my lip. Bakit ang ganda sa pandinig ang tawa niya?

"I'm sorry my bad." he gently said, minutes after the long silence. "Are you busy tomorrow, can we meet?"

"I thought you already asleep? But yeah, I can go with you. Mukhang kailangan mo na ang wallet mo." I can't understand myself feeling sad on what I said.

"Okay, I guess you already sleepy. See you tomorrow then." he bided.

"Hmm."I don't want to end the call. Think faster Leona! Asked him anything!

"I'm sorry about what happened in the camp." I closed my eyes, feeling shame.

"Don't bother. It's no big deal." he said like it nothing to him. "It my first time to taste such lunch." he sound amused.

Why do I felt something being empty inside. Sinasabi niya ba na hindi big deal sa kanya na nilutuan ko siya? Why? Dahil may mas magaling magluto ang mga babaeng nakakasama niya? Why is it a bad deal to heard.

"Leonabell Alcyone matulog ka na." I looked at my Kuya. Sino kaya nakagalitan niya? He look irritated.

"Who's that?"

I maybe tired and little lethargic because I thought he was furious.

"I'm sleepy, goodnight." I never wait for his reply and end the call.

Napangiti ako ng mabasa ang message niya. Mga salita lamang iyon na nagpapasaya ng gabi ninuman.

"You're freaking me out, young lady." his tone like our Lola.

I ignored him and close my eyes. I feel him sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Please stop what you're feeling right now princess. You still a kid. Its not good." he gently cares my hair and put a kiss on my head.

"Goodnight, Kuya's love you, we love our little princess."

Don't worry Kuya you are just imagining things. I can't fall in love with that old man. But why his text giving me a warming beat to my heart? I can't stop myself recalling his message. I can't wait for the morning to come.

Sleep well princess I'll meet you tomorrow.

Yes, I'll sleep well. Sleeping with a smile on my lips.

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