I haven't been home for a week because of what happened. I don’t know if it’s because I’m ashamed of my parents or because I don’t want to face them. Janel's kept texting me asking how I am because mama was worried about me. I just told her not to worry about me because I'm ok.
I am currently arranging my things while Dylan is just coming out of the bathroom. He wipes his hair and his body.
“You're staring at my abs! It's free if you want to taste and touch it,” He said laughing as he wiped his head.
"Noob." I threw a shirt at him. He just laughed and picked up the shirt then turned it over to me and sat down next to me. He kissed me on the cheek and then smiled. "Why are you smiling there, do you need anything?" I asked because I knew Dylan's movements. I know he wants something by kissing me.
"Because you're beautiful and you're still cute."
"Stop me, Dylan, tell me what you need."
“I am going to Sta. Teresita.” I narrowed my eyes at him and lower the dress I was holding.
“What are you going to do there? You know that the captain keeps on spying on you when he sees you there,” I said angrily.
“I will not bring anything with me. My former classmates invited me to come and play basketball. Besides the captain sees me playing basketball there,” he explained.
"You're really going to play basketball, huh?" I laughed saying because I know Dylan has a bad temper.
“Tss! I just asked you if you were with me or not, you said so much.”
"What time are you going home?" I asked then continued folding.
"I'm not sure. Do you want to come?” He asked then kissed me on the neck.
"I'll think about it."
"Don't even think about it." He said with a grimace and then pulled me and he's up to me now.
"Dylan, maybe you can remove the towel." I pushed because he was getting a little heavier.
"Don't worry it won't come in even if it's removed."
"Disgusting," he laughed before standing up and then getting something to wear.
“I know you're already drolling on my abs. But hold back and there is a right time for that.” Then he came back in front of me already dressed.
I arranged my belongings and then looked at him.
"I will come and I'll go home first." He smiled broadly and suddenly kissed me on the lips.
"Of all the decisions you've made this week, it looks like that's the right thing to do." I slapped him on the shoulder and then stood up. Carrying my clothes and a towel, I went to the bathroom to take a shower.
While taking a bath, I wondered what I would be able to do next. Keep quiet while mama's keep on talking or going back again here.
When I got out of the bathroom I was already dressed. I caught up with Dylan who was already preparing breakfast. Of course, also preparing for his use. When we finished eating, I was the one who left and I told him that he can use it so that we could finish together.
While he was using I was snoring. Washed well when we both ate. I hadn't finished washing when Dylan hugged me and kissed my ear.
"I'm really lucky to have you even if it's not obvious," I said. It's true that I'm done wiping my hands so I face him.
"I'm luckier with you even if it's not obvious."
“I know,” I said so we laughed.
"All right, I'll just start the motor and we'll leave."
He drove me home first and told me to pass before he went home. When he dropped me off he went straight to the gymnasium to meet his friend.
Just entering the gate I saw mama in the garden while helping papa to stand. I was about to leave when mama suddenly spoke.
"Have you eaten?" she asked me that I just nodded and then went straight upstairs.
When I entered the room, I went to the window and simply glanced at mama and papa. From behind the curtain, I saw the two of them talking. I don’t know what they’re talking about but I’m glad that somehow I can see mama smiling. While constantly talking to papa even though he couldn't answer her.
I hope life is as simple as this. Every time you laugh the problem disappears, the pain disappears, and the heavy burden disappears. No matter how happy you are, no matter how much you laugh, after that, you will still return to the reality that you need to be strong to live happily. Once again you don’t become truly happy.
I made the bed and then lay down. I don't always do anything when I'm here. But even though I am an apparition here, the saying that there’s no place like home is still true. You kind of feel safe and you're in a so-called comfort zone. If I could stay here forever I would. Maybe it’s also because of the thoughts that I’m with my family at least once or let’s say that more often than not there are misunderstandings.
Getting up makes me roll over I heard a series of knocks from outside so I quickly stood up.
"Why?" I asked Janel when I saw her standing outside.
“Someone is downstairs looking for you. Your boyfriend seems to have fought in court.” I was secretly shocked because of what Janel said.
‘that asshole again anytime got in trouble, am I saying that he will always be picky.’
I went down immediately and saw a man outside the gate.
"Mia -----"
"Yes, I know." I'm cut off from what he has to say.
“I have a motorbike. Get in so we can go fast.” He said. I didn't hesitate to ride.
When I got to the court I caught up with Dylan who was still being beaten. Not only he but also Jr. was also attacked. But they did not quarrel but they stood side by side while being attacked.
"Hey!" I shouted at once near them. Because they are side by side, I put them in the middle.
"Both of you stopped." I first let Dylan stop immediately when I pushed.
"You also stopped." I was right with Jr. and I pushed too. I saw Dylan hug the man on the floor. "Dylan." As I did so he did not proceed.
I immediately remembered that once I interrupt Jr. he was so angry because he didn't want me to interfere. But now, he followed what I said. Maybe it's because he doesn't see me as scared now compared to when I first weaned him.
Dylan's eyebrows and lips bleed. While Jr. is on the cheekbone and eyebrows. I just grabbed my forehead because I was so annoyed.
"Fuck Dy, I'm told you, can you fight here?" I blow.
"They cheated on us," he complained while pointing at the one he punched. "And deceived us." He also taught Jr.
Will they take sides in the game?
I do not care.
"Even though, you shouldn't have participated in the beating." Then I hit him with a handkerchief. It was really annoying and he was even beaten up.
"She's not his fault, Mia." Jr. suddenly groaned at us so I glared at him and raised an eyebrow.
"Did I talk to you?" I ask. “Not‘ isn’t it? ” He did not answer. "So, just shut up."
"Let's just shut up dude. " Dylan even gestured as if zipping his lip. Then they both laughed.
Captain Devera arrived with a few guards. So my face got worse, this one is really bad. He knew he was hot with the officers here and even made a mess.
"You again?!" Captain shouted when he saw Dylan. The madman was still scratching his head before smiling at the captain.
"Captain, it's not his fault." Jr.'s defense of Dylan. “That guys cheated on us because their team will be going to lose so I was bent over. I actually stumbled upon that one first and he helped me,” Jr. explained while looking at Dylan. "Thanks, bro."
"Small thing." Dylan smiled at him and then looked at me but he also lost his smile immediately when I stared at him badly.