Chapter 22

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Gab and I had a good time. We played the whole time and we just stopped when we need to go home.

"Make sure you didn't gorget anything Noelle. We will not stay here for a day. Check your things first before we leave". Gab told me. I look around to check if I misplaced something.

"No. This is all my things. Let's go home". I said then put my bag in my shoulder and I am ready to go home.

"Yeah, lets buy food first. Let's take a bus until the resto and take a grab going to your village". Gab explained. I said yes. After that, we went outside their house and I saw again children playing with a smile in their face.

I can't stop myself to stare them. They're look fine while playing around. Suddenly, I felt Gab's hand in my wrist that's whybhe caught my attention.

"Let's go. It's getting late". He said. We continue walking until we reach the bus station. I noticed that he is still holding my wrist.

"Why are holding my wrist instead of my hands?". I asked seriously. I don't know if he got uncomfortable about my question because he just stare at me. Did I say anything bad that can hurt him or what?

"Did you want me to hold you in your hand instead of your wrist? I that what you're trying to say?". He asked me. I am not in my mind and I can't understand him fully.

"Yeah?". I said out of nowhere. Instantly, he held my hand. I was surprised when he did it. Now I just understand everything that I said. Noelle, what did you do?!

"Uhm— I mean I am just—". He cut me off. He gesture me to be silent. I did what he said.

"It's okay. Don't think outside the box". He said. I didn't say even a single word. Instead, I focus myself along the road.

Because of what I said, he never let go of my hand. I felt how heavy the air is. I can't move my hand because he can feel it as well. I am too shy because of what I did.

"Let's go". He said. He stood up first then I did. We get out of the bus and walk till the nearest restaurant. We went inside the Army Navy and he ordered a lot of food. He even asked me what I want aside from Army Navy but I said nothing.

It's already okay that he made voluntarily about that. He treat us rather than to save the money and kept it for his school. He really mind other people who helped him. Gab is way more different on what Gab I saw when we first met.

"Are you tired already?". He asked me after I yawned. My eyes close often. I really want to take a rest.

"I am sorry but, yeah. I feel sleepy". I replied. I looked around and we are near in our subdivision. Maybe seven minutes more.

"We will be there in just a minute. Don't sleep here". He said. I nod three times. While we are in the grab, I pinch myself to prevent from sleeping.

"Ouch!". My voice is kinda loud. The driver looked at the rear view mirror because of I've made.

"Sorry". I said with a low voice. The driver just nod and focus on the road.

"Why did you say? Is there something aches?". Gab asked. I let out a deep breath.

"No, I just pinch myself". I don't know why but, Gab laughed. It's a way to prevent yourself from sleeping. I think Gab doesn't know that. What a dumbass?!

"Even if you are sleepy don't do that. It can leave a mark on your skin if you do that". He said. He looked like preaching me.

I didn't reply to him. I just stare at the window and watch other cars passing by. I just wait till we reach our subdivison. Grab can't go inside that's why we need to walk until to our house.

"Thank you grab driver!". Gab said. The grab driver salute us. He is kind.

"Now we need to walk". I complain and continue to walk. I don't have any choice just to walk to reach our home. I just need to be more faster than the normal walk that I can do.

"Noelle". Gab called me. I didn't look at him. My eyes are straight in the road. Quite sleepy.

"Yes?". I asked with no energy at all. Then I kept on walking.

"Stop! I'll carry you". Gab said. Because I was shocked, I turned around. I give him an asking look. "here". He added and then tapped his shoulder.

"No way, lets just walk faster".I complain.

"Just try. This one is fun". He really pushed me to do that. Because I want to sleep right now and I don't want to waste any more time arguing about this, I decided to hop in.

"You're quite heavy Noelle". He complain. I don't know if that's a complain pr he is joking. I just accept it as a complain. I hit his head with my hand slight. He laughed.

"You are the one who volunteered here Gab. Don't complain that I am heavy". I replied while we are walking. No, actually while Gab is walking.

While he is walking and he is carrying me I really feel sleepy more. Good thing is we are already near in our house. I was supposed to get down when we are in front of our house but, he stopped me.

"Don't move. Get down when we are already inside. Did you got it?". He asked me. He even smirked after he asked.

"Copy". I replied with my soft voice. I want to lie down and turn on the aircondition and sleep until tiredness kept away.

"There you—". Mom said. I open my eyes and get down. "Why are you carrying Noelle? She is heavy. Did she get wounded or something? Did you get a wound?". Mom asked me. Now, her attention is in me.

"Tita, Noelle told me to carry her because she is too sleepy. That's why. My back hurts". Gab said and act that his back really aches. I don't think so!

"You a liar!". I shouted to him then he laughed so hard.

"You Noelle. Don't believe too easy. That's a tip since you will go to a normal school. Don't give your trust as easy as pie. It can harm you like what Gab did". Mom said then she point out Gab.

"Yeah mom. I just want to go upstairs and sleep. I am too tired. I won't eat dinner. Bye". I said then I go upstairs.

While I am walking, Gab shouted and he call me. "I will go to your room later, don't lock it Noelle". He said. I just raise my right hand with an 'okay' sign while walking continuously.

"Finally! I can sleep!". I said to myself and remove my shoes. I jumped in my soft bed. I felt back aches. This bed is so comfortable most especially when I am too tired.

Who the hell won't get tired by playing video games the whole straight days?! I think Gab is the one who didn't get tired.

After minutes, my eyes closed. After more minutes, I saw a man walking with a girl. I think this scene is kinda familiar to me.

That man is with a girl, they are talking while laughing. They look happy and have a comfortable life.

I just remembered! This is the guy in my last dream. The dream that disrupt because of Gabrielle waking me up.

"I don't have a daughter nor son". That's what the man said. He is talking to the girl behind him.

"I don't think so. So, do you mean you haven't still your new girlfriend?". Girl asked. She even flipped her hair then look around.

The man saw me. I was staring at them and he saw me. He slowly come to me. When he is already in front of me, he asked me. "What's your name?". The man asked me.

"My name is N—". I was about to tell my name but, I heard someone get in my room. My dream disrupt again!

"Gab!". I shouted then get up. I lost my sleep because of Gab.

"I thought you are already asleep. Sorry. Tita asked me to bring you a milk. She said you might woke up in the middle of the night because you are hungry". He explained. I just noticed that he is holding a glass of milk.

Maybe my dream disrupt again for the second time but, I know it has reason. And I am willing to wait for that reason to come.