“Because I like you” I said, getting straight to point.
 
He arch his brow and shook his head.
 
“Why?” I said with a sad face, parang ayaw niya sa sinasabi ko eh.
 
“Nothing, just stop fooling around its not april yet” He straightly said and walk away again.
 
Hayst! How can I get his attention ba? He seems to be very distant but I am Avie, and I will make sure that he cant resist me!! And by that I also walk away at tinawagan na si daddy.
 
“Sorry Honey, I cant fetch you right now nasa meeting ako sweetie, mag commute ka nalang” daddy said after answering my call.
 
“O-okay Dad” I said, not sure if I can manage to go home.
 
“Take care sweetie” daddy said.
 
“Yeah Dad, you too” I said and ended the call.
 
Im now here in front of the Comprehensive High, nagmamasid kung paano sumakay ang mga tao.
 
I gulp in nervousness, when none of this people na uuwi sa La Verde Village.
 
“E-excuse me po, can I ask po?” I ask the old man with full of tattoos on his body, I gulp when he stare at me with dark eyes.
 
“Ano yun iha?” he said, while grinning.
 
“A-auh, d-do you know po ba where to sakay pa-papuntang La Verde Vi-village?” I nervously ask.
 
“La Verde ba kamo?, Oo alam ko yun sakay kana dito libre nalang sayo” he said while smiling.
 
Nanlaki naman ang mata ko when I heard Libre, “Really po?” masayang saad ko.
 
“Oo naman” he answer.
 
“Yiieee, Thanks Manong” I happily said and sasakay na sana sa trike ni manong when someone grab my arm.
“Hoy boy anong problema mo?” saad ni maong.
 
“Wag kang sumakay jan” Ralph said.
 
“Why?” I ask confusely.
 
“Ako na mag hahatid sayo” he said while pinning his eyes on manong.
 
“Really?!” I exclaim with much more happiness expression.
 
“Yes” he said, and look into my eyes.
 
Ommmoo, why so Gwapo my Ralph? I feel like im drowning in his Dark Brown eyes!! Natauhan ako ng hinila niya na ako papunta sa motor niya.
 
“You shouldn’t trust anyone in this place” he coldy said and give me the helmet.
 
“Why? He looks kind even though he got a lot of tattoos on his body, he even offer a free ride for me” I replied.
 
“Hindi lahat ng Libre ay dapat mong pagkatiwalaan, Libre can decieve as sometimes” He said at pina andar na ang motor. “Hop in” dugtong niya, tumango naman ako at sumakay na.
 
While on the road, I enjoy smelling his scent, he’s scent that gives serenity in my soul.
 
After 10 minutes, nakarating na kami sa harap ng mismong bahay namin.
 
“Thanks for the ride” I sincerely said and smile.
 
HE SMILE BACK AT ME!! And “You’re welcome” he said.
 
Ommooo he just smile! For the first time I saw him smile!! Ang gwapooo niya Lord!!
 
“and this ride is not free” he said, nawala naman ang ngiti ko at nalilitong nangunot ang noo.
 “What? H-how much then?” I sadly said. He smirk and avert his gaze.
 
“I don’t need money for you to pay me, I just need a yes or no answer from you when the right time comes” He said, giving me a question marks icon above my head.
 
“What? I don’t get it” I said obviously confuse.
 
He chuckle and start the engine of his Motorcycle, I get surprise when I saw him chuckling WOW!! Is this for real?! I just made him chuckle and smile today! Parang kanina lang sinungitan niya ako.
 
“Right time will come, just wait and ready your payment” he said then drive away.
 
Ano daw? I will pay him with yes or no answer? Nag nenetworking ba siya? Like he will ask me if im interested in networking and of course as a response I will reply either yes or no!
 
Well I just shrugged my shoulder and went inside the gate.
 
Meanwhile…
 
“How’s your exam sweetie?” mommy ask the moment I enter the house.
 
“Oh my God mommy, I didn’t know if pass it, its kind a difficult mom, hindi lahat ng iniral ko ay nandoon sa questionaire” I said and sit beside my mom.
 
“Is that so? Nasagutan mo naman ba lahat?” tanong nito.
 
“Auhm, of course mom but I am not that sure if it was correct” I said.
 
“Im sure you will pass it sweetie” mommy said with an assuring smile, I just smile back and lay my head on mommy’s shoulder.
 
Meanwhile…
 
Its already 6 pm when daddy gets home so sinalubong ko siya.
“Hi dad! How’s your day?” I ask.
 
“Its good sweetie, the meeting went very good, and guess what?!” daddy said.
 
“What dad?” I said with a smile.
 
“Nakumbinse ko ang tatlong kompanya na makipag partnership saatin” masayang saad ni daddy, my face also lit up sa good news ni daddy ito kasi yung pinaka main reason why we move here in the Philippines and for sure grandpa will be very happy with this news.
 
“Congratulations Daddy!!” I happily exclaim.
 
“Congrats love” mommy also congratulate daddy, then daddy smile and kiss mom’s forehead and mine too.
 
Meanwhile…
 
Nandito ako ngayon sa balcony ko, patiently waiting for Ralph to get out.
 
“Hi Ralph! Yohoo!” saad ko ng hindi na makapag antay, he then go out at sinilip kung sino yung tumatawag sakanya.
 
“Hi!” I said and wave at him, para mapansin niya ako.
 
“Anong ginagawa mo jan? Gabi na pumasok kana sa loob” saad nito ng naka kunot ang noo.
 
“I just wanted to see you though hehehe” nakangiting saad ko sakanya, umiling iling naman siya.
 
“You already see me, now please patulogin mo na ako” saad nito, napasimangot naman ako pero ngumiti agad.
 
“Okay po, Good Night Ralph please dream of me yabyow hehehe” nakangiting saad ko at pumasok na sa kwarto para matulog.
 
Pero bago paman makahiga my laptop ding as sign of message.
 
“Congratulation Ms. Montero you passed the acceleration exam” I read the email Ms. Pearly recently sent.
Ohh My God!