Chapter 7

I held the doorknob and turned it to go out. I stopped because of the tall shadow of a man.

I blinked and my eyes went down to the leather jacket he's holding. it looks like mine. I looked at myself before looking at him and back to the leather jacket.

I looked at him confusingly.

"You threw it. Went to my face. Do I look like trash to you?" He snobbed at me and held out the leather jacket.

My cheeks reddened. Why does he still look so handsome even though he's snobbish and only half of his face is seen?

I blinked and stared at my jacket. I took it from him and said thanks.

"Tss." He rolled his eyes at me.

Oh my. Is he gay? He's rolling his eyes. But in fairness, he still looks handsome. I felt my cheeks reddening as I stared at him so I shook my head and stopped when it suddenly ached.

I winced and clutched my head.

"Thanks again. For this and earlier. And I'm sorry for the inconvenience." I said while holding my jacket and clutching my head on the other.

He just rolled his eyes on me and turned his back to walk away.

Psh, snobber. He's like a girl on her period. I giggled and walked toward our table.

I wasn't shocked to see the girls already at our table.

"Girl, where did you come from? We were looking for you. Where are you wandering?" Marina asked me worriedly and looked at my whole.

"I'm fine", I said with a smile and held her arm.

She didn't answer and stared at me from head to toe. She nodded and pulled me towards the others. She bid that we'll leave early since it was past twelve.

The girls nodded and waved at us with a smile.

We bid our farewells and take care before walking out of the bar.

Marina hailed a cab and said my address. I paid her our fee for the cab when the vehicle stopped in front of my apartment.

"Take care okay? Don't forget to lock your doors and windows when you go to sleep. Good night baby, I love you!" She said and gave me a flying kiss when I climbed down the cab.

I waved at her as the cab drive by. I went inside my apartment and locked the gate when the cab was not in my sight anymore.

I put the key on the coffee table and sat down on my sofa. I let my head fall on the headrest and closed my eyes.

I stayed like that for a few minutes and finally decided to stand and go upstairs to my room.

I took my clothes off and put it in the basket before going to my restroom when I went inside my room.

I showered to lessen the heat I'm feeling and lessen the pain I feel in my head.

I took my towel and covered my body and took another towel for my hair.

I went straight to my closet and put on my onesie designed with a white cat. I laid down after.

As I felt the softness of my bed I couldn't help but close my eyes and let my mind wander.

Tomorrow came and I woke up feeling like someone hammered my head.

I slowly got up holding my head. I moaned in pain.

I tightly closed my eyes and didn't stand yet. I stared at my wall and meditated.

I just gawked at it and thought of what I'm going to do today. It's Saturday already and of course, there's no work. What if I go to Marina's house? Well, sure why not. Alright.

I looked at the wall clock and saw it's already 10:00 in the morning. My sleep went longer than expected. Drink more Cleara.

I stood up and fetched a towel before taking off my clothes. I went inside my shower but before that, I put my dirty clothes in the basket. I'll laundry my clothes tomorrow.

I showered and when I was done I went inside my closet and took a pair of clothes.

A simple white v-neck t-shirt and faded blue jeans paired with my white sneakers.

Maybe I'll invite her to a movie marathon with me. Or maybe go window shopping. I called Marina and her phone's just ringing.

I just shrugged. Maybe she's still sleeping. I'll just tour around the mall and maybe treat myself after.

I didn't bring a bag. Only my cellphone, wallet, and handkerchief are with me.

I tied my hair upwards and wore a cap. I looked at the mirror. Okay, my look is complete. I smiled sweetly at my reflection on the mirror.

I was satisfied and ended it with a nod before going out of the house. I smiled because of my outfit. I walked out and waited in the corner where vehicles pass by. Not long after a jeep stopped by in front of me. I climbed inside since it's way is toward the mall.

I told the driver to drop me off in front of the mall. Went inside and toured a bit. I found myself walking to the boutique.

I went to a rack and searched for nice clothes to wear.

I found this men's blue checkered long sleeves polo. I put it in front of me to see if it fits me. I hung it on my arms and continued the search.

Pants with a fold at the end of it caught my eye, it was kinda loose on me so I took it also. I continued searching around the boutique and buying some clothes.

When I was satisfied I went to the grocery store. I'll buy some stock for my house and some for the cafe but I'll buy more for myself.

I left my baggage on the counter and took my number. I saw the stolen glances the baggers gave me which I didn't heed any attention.

I went inside and pulled a big cart. I went first to the beverages. Searching for cola, root beers, and wine. I took a liter each of coke and rootbeer.

I put it inside my cart and pushed my cart towards the wine section. I took some Maria Carlo wine and looked at the back of it before putting it in my cart and going on to the snacks section.

I have a plan to do a movie marathon because I have no work tomorrow since it's weekends. I took a couple of junk foods and put them in the cart. As I tour inside the store.

I couldn't help but notice the stares they are giving me. Amazed, mesmerized, envious. Tss.

I rolled my eyes and took some cheese from the shelf. While searching I took some flour, sugar, baking soda, pepper, and some other spices. I also took a tub of ice cream and a pound of uncooked fries. I'll definitely cook them later. Uhmm, yum.

My cart was almost overloaded so I stopped and walked to the cashier when I saw a familiar built of someone. I called him by his name and I saw him looking around confused as to who called out his name.

I pushed my cart towards him and shrugged his shoulder. That was when he looked at me and the cart I was holding.

"Cleara, it's you. I'm sorry about the other day." He asked forgiveness.

I smiled while shaking my head lightly. "No, it's okay, at least you said sorry. But I'll lessen this on your salary hmp." I said and jokingly rolled my eyes at him.

He laughed and pinched my cheeks. I scrunched my face because of it. "You're so cute", he said with a laugh.

I hid my smile because of what he said. What a flatterer! I slapped his arm and guess what! It's hard! Yummy! Ahehe joking.

So, yeah. " Flatterer! Are you going to pay, Kevin? Let's go together." I suggested

"Yeah, sure." He agreed

He was the one pushing the cart although I was telling him I got it. Of course, I didn't deny it anymore! While we are walking our way towards the cashier I could see girls and ladies stealing glances at us. No, stealing glances at him. I stared at them one by one and back to the path we're walking, not paying attention to them.

I smiled as I saw Kevin's back pushing my cart. He looked at me so I smiled a bit and turned away. We arrived at the cashier moments later and he helped me put my yet bought things on the counter. I tsk-ed because of the cashier taking too long to punch my groceries because of staring at Kevin.

"Miss, maybe you could punch faster rather than gawking at my face." Kevin snapped at her making me smile in secret.

Her face reddened and blinked for a while before punching my groceries.

"2,450 in all sir." She said with dreamy eyes. I rolled my eyes for a second there and took my wallet.

But before I could even take out my card, Kevin already placed dollars on the counter and took my groceries.

He walked first while carrying our groceries. "W-wait, Kevin! I have my money for my groceries." I told him

"Yeah, me too." He said and continued walking. My cheeks turned red while looking at his back. Maybe he noticed that I stopped from my tracks because he turned his back and looked at me.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

I blinked and shook my head so fast, cheeks reddening didn't fade. "N-nothing. W-wait! I still have some things. There, in the baggage counter." I told him

"I'll go with you", he said and we walked our way through. I gave the bagger my number and he stared at me but he smiled a bit, almost a wince when he looked behind me before giving me my things. I looked behind me and it was only Kevin I saw. Okay... What happened?

I was about to take my things when Kevin took them first. "L-let me", I said.

"No. Let me. These are heavy your arms might break because you're like bones already. I can handle." He denied. I shrugged my shoulders and just let him be but I was red and tingling because of what he said.

I was following his steps until he stopped causing me to stop too. He transferred the things from his right to his left hand. Using his free hand he fished something from his pocket and took out his key. We were already in the parking lot and in front of his car!

He opened his trunk and put down all our things before opening the passenger's seat. I smiled at his gesture. He's making me tingle from these sweet sensations! Gosh! He pivoted and walked towards the driver's seat and turned the engine on seriously.

My eyes went down to his veiny arms gripping the steering wheel. I bit my lip and pouted. Why? His arms look so nice to hold. I tsk-ed and smacked myself on the cheeks and looked outside the window as we drive our way home.

He turned to me before looking back on the road. "What is it?"

"N-nothing. Don't mind me", I dumbly said before laughing. I noticed it was too much I tsked and smacked my cheeks again a bit. He chuckled I sat there looking at him.

"You're cute." He said with a chuckle. My cheeks reddened again because of my red cheeks. "Just drive." I stuttered.

He laughed and my cheeks reddened more. I'm thankful that we arrived home even if we're just only flirting with each other.

I opened my gate while he took my things from the back of his car. He settled it at my feet.

He was ready to go when I stopped him. I held onto the hem of his shirt. "U-uhm. Do you wanna go inside first?" I said, stuttering.

He stared at me.