HOW'S UNCLE GORIO? "Jacky stood beside me while holding an empty tray.
"He's fine, maybe he can go home the next day," I smiled broadly as I continued to wipe the table.
"Well, that's good news. It doesn't stress you at all."
I just nodded at what she said, I honestly don't feel tired. Especially now that Dad is awake, I feel like I'm strong.
"How about you and Calixto, how are you two going?" She sat down in the black chair and made me look down.
"We're fine," I smiled slightly to hide how I felt.
"Hhmm... That's smile, I already know you, friend, are you hiding something from me?!" She raised an eyebrow at me.
I just sighed and I sat down in the black chair beside her.
"I don't know, we haven't seen each other lately, maybe he's just busy with some things." I shrugged my shoulder.
"Really? I heard that he have a new girlfriend."
I sat up straight in the chair since I heard that news from her.
"I don't know the girl but I guess you've heard about her. She's your batch mate in College. Her name is Amanda."
I swallow what she said. Amanda? The Campus Sweetheart and crush of the town. Scholar and graduate summa cum laude at our University.
"Yeah, I know her." I wanted to shed my tears but I firmly restrained myself.
"It's okay my friend, there is many other fish in the sea." She even patted my shoulder as if sympathizing with my grief.
"How about Rexon? How's your deal going?"
I immediately looked at her when I heard his name. I couldn't help but blush when I remembered his kiss on my cheek.
"Hey what's that? Are you blushing?"
"Of course not! With that arrogant one? Never!" I rolled up my eyes.
"It's not obvious that Rexon has a pinch in your heart."She pointed at me again.
"Tss .. even if all the men in the world are gone, I will never like him." It seems like a curse I said.
"Oh, afraid huh? I'll note that!"
I couldn't answer because I was already looking at the newcomer. He's wearing a blue polo shirt and faded denim jeans matched with his brown shoes.
"Good evening, Sir!" Some waitresses greeted the newcomer Calixto.
He just smiled softly before looking straight at me.
"At my office now," said to me and walk straight to his office.
Nervously, I immediately stood up to follow but Jacky squeezed my arm.
"Confirm if Amanda is his girlfriend. So you know when you can move on." She grinned at me so I pulled my arm over and stared at her before slapping her arms.
I even heard her slight laugh as I walked away. I couldn't help but ask why she was still my best friend.
Shaking my head. I walked down the hall to his office. I first gathered air in my chest before knocking.
"Please, come in." I heard his cold voice so I turned to open the door.
"Good evening," I utter.
He looked up at me but didn't say a word. I remained standing as I watched him signed some of his documents.
"Please take a seat, Miss. Banaag." He formally said that made my heart tremble.
I immediately did what he said and he immediately stood up to turn around in front of the table to sit there.
I leaned back in my chair because of his proximity to me. God, I missed him! If I could just hug him and give him a kiss I would have done it before.
I took a deep breath before speaking. "B-why did you call me." I still manage my voice even if I'm struggling inside.
"I heard about your father's recovery, he's well awake," he said casually, crossing his arms around his chest, then glance at me dimly.
"Y-yeah, thanks." I wrapped my two hands over my thighs.
He didn't say a word because and his gaze remained on me, while I seemed to retreat from what I wanted to ask.
"I wish him well. You can get back to work." He stood up so that I looked up at him in alarm.
"Ah, Calix!" I gripped his wrist tightly causing him to face me.
I stared into his eyes as he turned to look at me. It's too late to blame what I did because it seemed shocking at what I did
I'm tired of quitting so I gather all my strength to ask him.
"What is it, Cherry?" He leans his right hand on the table while the other is at my chair.
I leaned my back against my chair and swallowed without shivering. The silence went on so long, that it became uncomfortable for me to breathe in.
"You're nervous, aren't you?" He chuckled.
I was inwardly nervous and look away. I can't stand his stares at me.
"Alright, speak up..." He straightened up and leaned over to sit at the table. Two arms are already at his chest.
I gathered air in my chest before letting go of the words I wanted to say earlier.
"Amanda, is she your new girl?" I asked directly.
I heard him clear his throat before answering.
"Why do you ask me that question?" He looked down on me. I know he didn't like what I said.
I swallowed again, I knew there was something wrong with my question, I also knew I was not in the place to ask him his personal life. But I still need his answer, even though it hurts, even though I know this is the end of the road for me.
"Is she your girlfriend?" I asked in my undertone voice.
He grinned and stood up but I stopped him again. I also stood up and met his frown eyes.
"Is it hard to answer my question?"
He was shocked by my frankness, even then I was open to how I felt for him but now it's different. I want an answer, no matter how much it hurts I can accept it.
"Yes, she is!" He answered in a thundered tone.