Our ass was saved and last thing we are not sure of what happened after we returned to each other’s home. Noel and Dave’s father knew that they are going to end up that way. It’s like they predicted it that way. I guess if mother know the best then your father knew better.
I’m glad that when we went back to school, our driver didn’t know that I left the school at lunch and didn’t comes back.
Andrew used to drive and fetch me but now that he’s in the honeymoon, Kairus body guard was the one to fetch me school to home.
When I got home, it was already young evening, and Kelsey's brother is not yet home. I halted on the stairways as I remembered of what Richard told about him.
“His girlfriend died...”
He must feel lonely…broke…and broken.
Kelsey mentioned before that Kairus lived alone in his condo. He wakes up early and go home late, then if he does that the same thing all over each day…it must be tiring and exhausting.
I turned around and noticed how lonely the house was for the first time. I'm not used to this kind of silence here, and I can, if it’s in my own country but here? It’s like silence is lonely. Silence is disturbing. Silence is arduous or maybe not got used to this silence.
I gazed to the kitchen. The kitchen looks so cold and lonely. It’s so clean and neat that it bothers me.
I missed my brother and his messy cooking shows.
One thing that I’ve loved here that everyone is in love of food. Filipinos are obsessed of tasty, bitter, salty and sour foods, and it’s so hard to skip eating rice.
The kitchen is always warm and it’s always the busiest and favorite spot of the house. Every day something always cooked or baked.
I was so happy and living each day that I thought I wouldn’t missed those moments.
Before, every time that I arrived in the house after school my brother is either cooking, dancing, singing or just lounging on the couch.
And, now it’s my time to do that part not dancing but in cooking. Even that I’m already full and still I planned to cook something for us. Just simple dishes like rice, and egg.
I lit the hearth first, and headed to the kitchen.
I’m not the best or even a good cook, and yet we chose to be in the TVL strand. My expertise is baking and decorating, and the boys followed as well. They don’t even know to cook but they reasoned that they wat to prepare their future careers. As if, they just don’t want to leave my side.
I finished cooking, and another hour came and no one is home yet.
I yawned while waiting.
It’s already nine in the evening.
Maybe he will have his overtime today, but why I am waiting of him? Right, you should change already Aime.
I didn’t changed clothes. I lean on my bed tiredly and when I awoke, it was already morning. The plan to take a quick sleep didn't work out as I had hoped.
A new day arrived.
I checked the time, and it’s already five o’clock in the morning. A very rare day of me to wake up so early.
I stood up and looked in the mirror. My hair is quite messy. I was staring to myself for so long and I remembered something…in disbelief, I gasped and covered my lips.
The fireplace. The hearth. The fire.
I left it and… I didn’t came back to kill the fire because I overslept. I hurriedly got out of bed and ran downstairs.
I know fire is fully covered but fire is fire, and it spreads if it wants to.
I quickly went to the living room, and I exhaled in relief knowing that it’s already gone and cold.
“You’re up early.”
I jumped when I heard someone speak so warm behind. When I turned back, my eyes opened as I saw Kelsey's brother, shirtless but with a towel covering his lower body. I swallowed hard and averted my gaze.
Geez.
"I just woke up early," I explained as I stepped away discreetly. I'm feeling dazed. He's standing in front of me looking so clean, yet I haven't had a shower or even brushed my teeth since yesterday.
He nodded. Why he looks so bothered? He’s naked and a girl is here. Why would he mind? My brain asked. Yes, why would he mind about you?
"Have a shower, then when you're done, breakfast will be ready," he murmured, waking me up from my slumber.
Yes, I will but I just want to check the kitchen, first.
“I’ll drink water first.” I said, and quickly leave him.
Let’s see if he eat or dump the food I cooked or he was done eating dinner before he came back home.
I checked the table and it’s already clean. I went to the sink but I didn’t notice the dirty dishes.
He eat or dump the food?
I heard his footsteps behind, and quickly went to the fridge. My lips parted as watching the water froze.
I stopped to stare to the very cold water. I haven’t had my breakfast.
“There’s a warm water here.” Kairus uttered. “Don’t drink cold water yet.”
“Yeah…” I uttered and sighed. I closed the fridge and Kairus is standing in the dispenser. He was holding a warm water.
“Thank you…”I whispered so low.
“Don’t you want to call your brother?” He asked. I stopped and looked at him.
Did he miss his little sister as well? He doesn’t seem worried or even anxious.
“Later.” I said and drink the water. I saw his eyes moved down to my glass. Few seconds, he looked away.
He’s still naked. He’s a grown up man. My best friend have great body as well since they loved to work out, and this man got the body that the boys dream to have.
I take my shower so quickly. I didn't have my allowance any longer. It was for a one-week allowance, but I lost it all in one day. I’m glad that Kairus didn’t ask about it.
I went back downstairs and came to a halt while he was so busy in the kitchen. His hands were busy with the slotted turner. He didn't seem to notice that I was in the living room, watching him from a distance.
I continued waking before he would notice me. I take a sit, and the food is already served.
Like as usual, we ate in silence. My mouth is so itchy to ask about him but I stopped because I know it’s lethal.
I couldn't stop myself from looking at him. His color shone the brightest, yet his dark aura and gloomy gaze made him appear...dangerous.
I’m curious about his life. I’m curious, what if we didn't meet that way, what if we met and were introduced in a good way, where would that beginning lead us?
He raised his head and our gazes connected. I hurriedly moved my hand to get something, but I froze when our hands brushed and met. When I looked down, I noticed his hand almost picking up the glass...my glass.
I looked at him, and he looked at me.
“I’m sorry. I thought you choke and need water...so I was about to give some.” He explained.
The touch...I felt something unusual, and when I touched him, I felt something was burn inside of me. I put my hand under the table and tried to wipe the fire of hand with my lap.
I got to school, I still can't forget...I can't get out of my mind what happened earlier. What kind of attraction is that? Can science explain the unnameable reaction of my body...heart and soul.
As the boys recognized that I was drifting out, I tried to force those thoughts five feet apart. They are constantly concerned about everything...even my thoughts.
I'll never forget the humiliation we experienced yesterday. They even gloat, brawl, and argue because they all want to pay, and then the inevitable happens...they don't have any money. They'd forgotten they were grounded!
They are still grounded and broke. David, Richard, and Easton were all staring at Noel, who was preparing the ingredients in the kitchen. We've gathered to the kitchen hall. This will also serve as our attendance and performance task.
"Dudes, wake up," Noel muttered, quietly laughing as he noticed his best mates appearing dumb and broke in front of him. Noel looked at me, and then winked.
*I think someone can answer my questions!*