He hadn't even finished speaking when he threw the basket, stepped on it, and walked away with his friends.
Everyone was left speechless. The fashionable girls burst out laughing.
What b****es! And that guy… does he think he's a god or something? Pff.
Me: That's not cool. She didn't do anything wrong.
Tamara: Forget it, Hiyas, he's like that. Girls hurt themselves. They get rejected every time but still keep trying. So… what are we having?
Me: Mmh.
Luckily, I had brought the food my mom, Sorayah, made. And my medicine, safely tucked in one of my jacket pockets.
Me: I brought some food. Let's eat that first.
Tamara: Okay!
We devoured it like two starving wolves.
Tamara: Mmh… so good!
Me: Of course, my mom made it.
Tamara: That's awesome! You'll have to invite me over sometime—I want more!
She's really such a cute girl.
Me: Okay.
After finishing, we headed back to class.
Me: Uh… Tami, I need to go to the bathroom.
Tamara: No problem.
I rushed off. I absolutely needed to take my medicine. The bathroom was perfect for being discreet.
I locked myself in a stall, quickly swallowed my pills, then stepped out.
That's when I heard someone crying. Curious, I went closer…
Oh no. It's the girl from earlier.
Me: Hey, are you okay? Are… are you alright?
She (tearful, aggressive): Leave me alone! Mind your own business!
Then she walked away, her eyes red.
I felt so sorry for her. That guy acts like it's her fault for daring to love him. And why did Tami say he's anti-girls again? I want to understand… No! Forget it, Hiyas. It's not like you want to get closer to him anyway.
I returned to class. Last lesson of the day, with the history teacher.
Finally, the bell rang. 5 PM.
Tami and I said our goodbyes, and I got into the car. Today, Ezekiel came to pick me up. He bombarded me with questions about my day, and I answered vaguely.
At home, Dad was out, but thankfully Mom Sorayah greeted me with a huge hug.
Mom: Hey, sweetie, I missed you so much!
Me: I missed you too, Mommy.
Mom: So… how was school?
Me: It was cool. I even met a friend. Her name's Tamara.
Except for one girl who annoyed me this morning… and some weird guy, everything went fine, right?
Mom: Really? That's great!
Me: Yeah… Uh, what about Dad?
Mom: Your father had an emergency, he's still at the office.
Me: Alright.
Mom: Did you take your medicine?
Me: Yes, yes.
Mom: Perfect. Go get changed.
Me: Okay.
In the evening, around 7:30 PM, Dad finally came home. Together with Mom, we welcomed him warmly. He also asked me about my day, and I repeated the same version I told Mom.
Then, of course, he said his usual line:
Dad: Did you take your medicine?
Really? I must have heard that a billion times in my life.
Me (dramatic sigh): Yes, Mr. Corazon.
Dad: You might take it lightly, but I'm serious, Hiyas.
Me: Alright…
After dinner, I finally gathered the courage:
Me: Dad… when will you show me Mom Faith's grave? I'd like to bring her some flowers.
My parents (suddenly surprised): …