Ingrid's POV
"Woah, I hope all have a new phone," Indigo said to me with a smile. He was so happy for me that I had already bought a cellphone. I also don't want to borrow his phone because it's embarrassing for me to keep on holding his phone but because I also need to talk to our buyers, I saved up even if it's cheap after I pay for my debt to Steffanie.
I just shook my head as he filled the phone with his photo even though his camera was better. Obviously, he is just in the mood. I couldn't help but shudder as I watched him. I smiled slightly because of him so I couldn’t help but pinch myself.
When did he say that he likes me? That was the highlight of my first year in college. He didn't just talk about it anymore too. I don't know if I was just deaf that day but why is it still vivid in my ears? I just shook myself because as time went on, what he said became clearer.
“So, are you going to create a Twitter account now?” he asked me. He really keeps on asking me to have one. I also often see him hanging out with that bird app.
"Should I make you one?" he asked.
"What can I get from that, Indigo?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him. He pouted because of it.
"You're not good when it comes to expressing yourself so maybe you just want to," he said.
"It's just an online diary," he encouraged.
"That a lot of people see?" I ask. I didn't like that idea right away.
"I don't want to. I don't have time for that," I said.
"Alas, I thought I could let you know what I feel," he whispered so I furrowed my forehead at him. He also changed the subject after that.
"Are you sure you can finish all of that?" he asked referring to the orders for us. I nodded because of it.
"I can do it," I said. It's just the beginning of class this second year of college so we still have time. The business of the two of us is also growing, so there are more and more orders. He's also a great editor so the merchandise is really appetizing when he posts on our social media account.
“Will you be able to finish the designs? Are you already busy?” I asked him.
"I'm done. Basic," he arrogantly said, so I just shake my head at him. Well, he put an effort in everything so I can't really tell him anything.
At first, the name of the page was just Sweet Foods but now that it is growing somehow, we have also decided to make Ing & Ind the name of the business. Sometimes we're just so proud to look at the wrapper because there are three letters of our names.
When we finished taking some orders to the convenience store because even Aling Gloria really liked our goods, Indigo went straight into our home. What else is new? He's already a boarder there. I can't help but laugh at the thought.
Since I wasn't quite done with my work, I was just busy all day while Indigo helped me and occasionally played with my siblings.
“What ml? Ml your face, Indigo. Don't teach anything to my brother,” I said.
When I looked at the cellphone, a lot of apps was installed by Sandro. One of that is mobile legends which Indigo was always playing. I don't know how those apps fit in storage.
“Wow! I am behaving here!” he said because he was just lying down on our chair while playing there.
I sat down next to him. It seems like I was the guest here when in fact this is our house. I was almost out of breath when he lay on my lap.
"What the heck? You are really comfortable here, huh?” I said so he just laughed and continue playing. I'm already done with my work I just watched tv before gently stroking his hair. I didn't even realize that he was staring at me.
I can't stop blushing because of that. I also stopped what I was doing before rolling my eyes at him.
“Why did you stop? I'm already sleepy!” he complained.
“Who did you fool? You are staring at me!” I said so he just laughed. He didn't bother standing up.
"Sister, when will you be together?" Irah asked me as she passed in front of us. I couldn't help but glare at her because of that.
"Yes, when?" Indigo asked, looking at me. There was again the playful grin on his lips so I gave him a bad look.
“Hey, Irah, where did you learn that? You are only in grade 6, Hija,” I said.
"I'm just asking, Big Sister. That's not how friends bond with each other," she said as if she still wanted to reach us. She's really my mini version. I was silenced because of what she said.
"Go away, Indigo," I said when I realize that too. I move away from Indigo when I felt my cheeks burning. He just laughed and sat down properly too. Indigo play a few more games before he decided to go home because it was already night.
After my rituals, I went to Mama to take her out. I usually take her outside at this hour.
"Mom, do you like Indigo for me?" I asked with a laugh. Wow, Ingrid, as if Indigo likes you.
“You know, Ma? Ever since he arrived, it seems like everything is easy. I'm happy even though it's not really fun every day. I don't know, whenever I see his smile, it feels like my tiredness is gone. I feel like I already like him, Ma… ” I said. I don't know why I'm telling Mama about him now even though there's nothing special between the two of us but him? He is special to me.
I would have turned off the phone and was ready to go to sleep when I had already organized Mama's things after she fell asleep. But for some unknown reason, I downloaded Twitter. Well, just remembered someone. Indigo has always been transparent, the opposite of me. But I'm kinda curious about this bird app.
I was hesitant when I first made an account.
Me:
I made twitter
I even had to delete it to change the text for him because I was also a little shy. Eventually, I decided to just lowkey let him know that I already have a Twitter account.
Me:
Still awake?
He replied in less than a few minutes.
Indigo:
I'm already asleep
I can't help but roll my eyes because of that.
Indigo:
Why, Lods? Call? Do you miss me right away?
I just shake my head because of that. He really called after sending that message.
“Hey, why? You look like a fool. Asking questions then not replying after a while,” he complained. How to make Indigo Cornel throw tantrums? Make him curious. He could not sleep until his curiosity was filled.
"You said you were asleep." I laughed.
"So, why?" he asked further.
"Hmm, how to private a Twitter account?" I asked even though I could watch it on youtube if I really wanted to know.
“You really downloaded it? What's your username? I'll follow you!” he immediately said so my smile immediately curved.
Mission Success.
I don't really have any friends so I know who I did it for. It took him a while to say what his name was. That being said, I followed his Twitter account which really had tons of followers. Aside from his many friends, many also seem to like him. I also just follow those who post sky and whatnot.
For some unknown reason, I just found myself scrolling through his Twitter account.
Indigo @Indigoat: Will crayons get angry if I color your life? #Ingrid
I stopped when I read that. Ingrid? Me? There was even a reply from his friends.
Bren @Brentee replying to @Indigoat:
can you color my life too lodi
Carver @Carwash replying to @Brentee and @Indigoat: I volunteer.
I don't know if he's referring to me because of his hashtag but I'm sure of one thing, I can't calm my heart. Don't be assuming, Ingrid. It's not for you.
Indigo @Indigoat: Happy birthday to my crush. I hope you crush me back. Jk. Always wishing for your happiness. Got your back always :))
I can't help but stare at that date, it was exactly my birthday. I felt like I was going crazy because my heart can't calm down and the butterflies in my stomach keeps on twirling. I scrolled up now, I saw that he recently had another tweet.
Indigo @Indigoat: I'm ashamed
Cho @prettychora replying to @Indigoat: Do you have that?
I tried to click on Cho's profile because I often see her replying to Indigo. I'm a little nervous about the idea of her being his girlfriend. Hello, why are you nervous, Ingrid? What is it to you?
I was shocked to see that she already has a boyfriend because of her bio and the Twitter icon. I saw her recent tweet.
Cho @prettychora: Who is embarrassed now because his crush has a Twitter account? I wonder who? @Indigoat
Indigo @Indigoat replying to @prettychora: Damn you, Cho. When she saw this, let's forget that we are friends.
Bren @Brentee replying to @prettychora and @Indigoat: @Isab3lla There you are. I mention her to you now.
I stopped because of that. That's not my name at all. How dare you to think about it, Ingrid.
I became even more irritated with myself when I saw that the woman's account was also made recently, I stopped myself from assuming. Maybe he really likes her, Ingrid? Who wouldn't love her when she's so beautiful?
For no apparent reason. I felt disappointed before I turned off my phone and forced myself to sleep.
I don't even know if I slept. Heck? Am I jealous?
When I woke up the next morning, I was still feeling bad. I barely even looked at the cell phone and frowned at the thought.
I thought he really likes me or maybe I was just so assuming because of everything.
I raised an eyebrow when I saw a call from Indigo. I restrained myself from whatever I was feeling. Heck, I shouldn't feel this way. He is not mine for me to forbid him from liking other people.
"Hello." I forced myself to sound normal. I’m a good actress so I know I did a good job.
"Why?" I ask.
"Where are you? Let's go now!" he said in a cheerful voice.
"Okay, see you," I said. You should treasure your friendship more, Ingrid. Don't be rude.
I was about to go out when I saw a series of notifications on my phone. The data was just opened so only then did the messages entered. I only replied to important messages for a while until I stopped when I saw a series of notifications from Twitter.
Indigo @Indigoat: Good morning to my crush @GriditIngrid
Atlas @AtlasKaius replying to @Indigoat: @prettychora Love, Tea
Cho @prettychora replying to @Indigoat and @AtlasKaius: That's not hot chika anymore, Love. He had a crush on her for a while. He's just getting brave now. I sent him coffee.
Carver @Carwash replying to @Indigoat: Is she the one who drives you crazy so you refuse to play?
Bren @Brentee replying to @Indigoat and @Carwash: Hope all!
I even double-checked if I was really the one he mention and I didn't make a mistake there because it was really my name. Does he have a crush on me? Is it true?
There are a lot of people who followed me too that I didn't even know. I was startled when I received a call from him again.
"I'm going out." I immediately greeted him and tried to calm myself down. I thought we would meet in front of the convenience store so I told myself I could calm down but when I saw him in front of the house I didn't even know what to do.
“I thought we'll meet in the con—” I couldn't finish what I was going to say when he finished speaking.
"Starting today, I'll pick you up here," he said with a wide smile before handing over the ensaymada that he often gives me. We walked together but my steps were small because I still couldn't stop thinking about his tweet.
"From today on, I've been courting you."