Chapter 2- Running away

Chapter 2

"Where were you last night?" My mom asked while were eating.

"Hanging out," After saying that I just shrugged.

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"There! You are just goog there! That's why you're useless!" My mom yelled and I badly wanted to cry in front of them but I don't want them to see that I'm weak.

"This is how you raised me," I tried myself to calm.

My mom stopped eating and immediately looked at me badly. Dad just kept quiet while eating and my sister raised a her brows at me.

"Do you have respect?" My mom was fuming mad, again.

"I have, but you made me like this mom,"

"You're rude," I looked at my sister when she told me that.

Honestly it's not new to me because I'm used to it. But it hurts me again and again.

"We're infront of the food, stop that!" gDad said angrily.

We continued eating and I felt the anger of my mom to me right now. I lost my appetite so I got up immediately and said a goodbye.

"I'm going," I said sparingly and immediately went up to my bedroom and took my bag.

Why do they always need to be like that? Is it always going to be like this everytime? I'm sick of it! I was always pretending to be strong but if you know me better you will notice that I'm not.

I used my car and drove to school. Yes, I have my own car they bought me this one because they don't want me to bother them if there's an emergency happen. They want me to live by my own, they even tried to buy me a condo but I declined. I told them that I don't want to make an effort to drive from that place to my school and I reasoned out that it will be a hassle to me but my honest reason behind that is I want to be with them, I want to see them even though they don't. So I'm still staying in our house or should I say in there house because I'm never treated to be one, right?

After an half hour, I arrived at our University and I was wearing my school uniform and also may I.D. I just fixed my uniform and hair before I get out of my car. I'm carrying my handbag and a book with my other hand. While walking I texted the girls that I'm already here na but they didn't reply I guess there on their way.

I waited for them for a minute and after that I bid a goodbye for them before going to my class. It was a long day and I had a hectic sched for this week. Gosh! I have no time to hang out with them! But it's okay I know it's for the best.

Sunday morning, I woke up early because I decided to jog inside our village. I take a bath and wear my white sports bra and a leggings. I even wear my nike cap and also took my airpods.

While I'm going downstairs, I heard Mom and Dad talking in their room so I came closer to the door to listen to their convo.

"She has no respect," I don't need to ask who was their talking about because I already knew that it was me.

"Let her do what she wants," My Dad said.

A drop of tear comes out on my eyes. I'm used to them for letting me to do the things that I want. But it is still doesn't become easy for me.

I immediatley wiped away my tears and continued walking downstairs. When I came out of the house I started running but it felt felt like I was running away from pain with an anxious mind.

When I noticed that I was finally away from our house, I decided to sat on the side of the road and after that my tears totally burst out.

When would this pain end? Ever since I was just a kid I always asked myself why are they letting me feel this way? What's wrong?

I can't do anything but to cry at this moment. I don't want to tell anyone about this especially the girls. They have there own problems and I don't want to add more. I have to cope with this, alone.

Until I heard a footsteps coming near me.

He offered me his handkerchief without saying anything. I looked at him with my brows furrowed.

"What's that?" I asked.

Confused, he looked at his hand and the looked at me after.

"Handkerchief?" he asked as he held out of his hand.

"I know! I'm not dumb! I'm asking you why do you need to offer me that?"

"Because you don't have a handkerchief, I guess?"

"Thanks but no thanks," I replied with no emotion.

"You will be okay," He assured me.

I don't know but after he told me that, I felt relieved.. Even though he didn't know what's the reason behind my tears but he assured me that everything will be okay.

"Thank you," after I said that, I stood up and started running without even looking at him.

After 30 I am here on our home again. They're already having breakfast and they stopped eating when they heard the door opened. After they saw me they didn't even invite me to take a meal with them but they just continue eating.

I no longer stood up there and wait for them to invite me to join them for breakfast but instead I went upstairs to take a bath. I was wearing my white tank top and my high-waisted pants with white rubber shoes. I took my phone and put it inside my bag.

I did not eat breakfast with them and just managed to say goodbye before going out.

I went inside my car and started the engine. I drove for a place near our university for breakfast.

I stopped driving when I saw a 'Tapsilogan' and it really attracts my eyes. I am very hungry and I feel like the smell of the food is calling me.

When I entered I looked for a seat and placed my bag after. I was waiting for a person who will ask me what I'll order but minutes passed no one approached me. Then there I saw him again, the man earlier. He was staring at me with his 'asking' look.

I stood up and went through the counter where you can order your food.

"Self-service," The man earlier said.

"Share?" I interrupted.

I saw him hold back a smile after hearing what I've said.

"Cute," He whispered.

"Whatever," I rolled my eyes.

After I ordered I went back on my table. While waiting for my 'tocilog' I opened my socmed and as always Aya and Belle was asking me where I am so I replied 'somewhere down the road' to tease them. I laugh after I send it.

"You look so cute when you're laughing,"

I looked up at him and just raised my brows.

"K,"

"Is it okay if I will join you on your table?" He asked me.

My brow furrowed after I noticed that there are so many vacant tables here inside yet he still asked me if he can share?

"There are so many tables that is available, look," I gestured my hand and pointed at the tables that no one occupied.

"Uh, I'm not used eating alone," He chuckled.

I just rolled my eyes after I heard what he said. He is not used eating alone while I am used to it. Unfair. But I felt pity to myself about that.

He caught my attention when I heard a noise then after that I saw him infront of me, smiling. What's on this man, huh?

My order arrived and after a minutes his order arrived too. Mine is my Tocilog and I heard that his food is.. Tapasilong? I don't know.

We just ate quietly and none of us tried to speak. He was the first one who finished eating while I was less than halfway on my meal. I intended to slow down eating so he could leave first but he did nothing but just looked at me while I'm eating. I felt pissed so I talked to him.

"You've already finished your food so you can go" I said.

"Not until you finish yours," He said.

So I hurried to finished my meal and arranged my things. I stood up and walk through the door without saying 'goodbye nor thank you' to that man.

"She hasn't paid yet and she doesn't waited for me," he whispered behind my back and I realized that I haven't pay yet!

I turned around to face him and walk to the counter when he held my wrist to stopped me.

"I paid it,"

"I'll pay to you,"

"No need, you made me eat with you earlier," Then he smiled at me.

"Thanks," after that I went out and went inside my car.

See you on my next chapter! :)