I'm going to mama's bubble tea shop now to meet Jr. I carried the paper bag with his jacket inside to return it to him. This is all I saw wrapped around me as a blanket when I woke up earlier. I fell asleep crying and I didn’t realize what time he left. I was so scared that I went blank for a while and didn't think about everything. All I remember is I am in trouble.
I never thought about who was in front of me. All I knew during those hours was to release whatever was in my chest. Fear engulfed me in those moments and all I knew was that the fear in my chest would lessen if I cried. It was just embarrassing because I didn’t think anyone else was with me.
I instructed Marla the staff at mama’s shop to ask for Jr’s mobile number because I wanted to text him. I just want to talk to him so that I can personally give him his jacket and be able to thank him for rescuing me. But Marla told me that Jr didn't have a cell phone so she just told him to meet me at the bubble tea shop.
We also went to the police station. He found out what happened and he and mama went home immediately along with Janel who was diagnosed with a UTI due to drinking juice and soft drinks. When we arrived at the station, we were surprised because the man who tried to harm me had a lot of bruises. Some relatives of his victims also beat him. It turns out that the man was really wanted in another place but his unfortunate because they caught him in our area.
I'm not traumatized by what happened. It was normal for me to be scared at that time but I'm ok now. Even to say that in those moments I had prepared myself for my possible destinies. But now for me that is over, I am just thankful that nothing bad happened to me.
I was just outside when I saw Jr. sitting inside the shop. The seat he chose was in the farthest spot. He beats his fingers on the table while nodding his head bowed. Only now did I notice that he looked strong and had a strong masculine. He looks like a young Robin Padilla when he acts. Even his side view is the same.
I took a deep breath before finally going inside. I have no right to raise pride or fight with him. I owe him my purity and by any chance my life as well. If it weren't for him, maybe I would be suffering now.
"Hi," I greeted him when I entered and stood in front of him. He raised his head and immediately nodded at me in response to my greeting but he did not speak.
"I want to give it back to you." I handed him the paper bag which he also took. "Thank you," I added.
"You're welcome." His answer was simple.
"I owe you my life so thank you."
"Small thing."
A moment of silence because I honestly didn’t know what to say.
"I'm sorry in the past if I always mistaken you for something bad." I was embarrassed to tell him when I could get something to say. He just nodded at me as he watched. I was embarrassed and couldn't look straight. His stare at me was strange and this is the first time I talked to a man face to face.
I heard Marla whistling so I turned my gaze to her. I saw that the two cups of bubble tea I asked her to prepare were ready. As well as tidbits. I said goodbye to Jr. for a moment and told him to wait for me.
"Mia, Jr is really handsome, right?" I smiled at Marla then looked at Jr. Yeah just now I realized that he is really handsome and attractive, but of course, I didn't let her know that I agree with what she said.
"Hmph, little fine," I said.
"Your standard for a man is too high that's why you stayed single." I looked at her intently then raised an eyebrow. She signed peace with me then smiled.
I carried the tray with the food and then went back to the table where Jr. was waiting and then laid it down in front of him with a smile. He looked at me then looked at the food and looked back at me again. Even though I am confused I still smile at him.
"Peace offering," I said. "Can I sit here?" I pointed to the opposite vacant seat. He just nodded at me and still didn’t speak. His silence made me even more awkward.
"Jr, is that your name, right?" I ask.
"Yes," he replied simply.
"Ah Jr.," I began mentioning his name. "Thank you for saving my life." I was embarrassed to say when our eyes met.
"You're welcome." He didn't want to answer and first averted his eyes but immediately looked at me. I took a deep breath to muster up the courage. Then I smiled broadly at him. I saw him frown as his eyes narrowed at me. His eyes are too deep that you will be drowned when you look at him.
“Can I be friends with you?” There was a moment of silence as if an angel had passed by when he suddenly smiled at me and took the bubble tea.
“Is this mine?” he asked with a wide smile. Why he has become even more handsome in my eyes now. Especially when I see him smile.
“Huh! Ah yes, it's all yours and then this also.” At the same time, I handed him some snacks. He took them and eat them one by one. He was still smiling while eating so I started to feel comfortable.
"How are you?" he asked while looking at me once sipping bubble tea.
“It's okay, my dad and I have come from the precinct to file a case. It looks like a lot of people have filed for that guy.” I smiled in response to him. I was comforted to watch him eat.
"I'm referring to you," he said then sat up. "You weren't ok before you went to sleep." I knew he was referring to my sobbing tears in front of him. Because that was also the last thing I remembered before I fell asleep. I still remember him hugging me while I was crying.
"It's okay." I'm embarrassed to answer. “I will admit that I was really scared especially when I realized what had happened. I didn't really know what to do and I just left everything to God.” Then I looked him in the eye and he did the same to me. Our gaze met again which brought disdain to me and an inexplicable feeling. "Thank you for saving me." I sincerely told him.
"It doesn't matter, no matter who it happens to, I will still do it."
I went back a little bit myself but was replaced by a strange nervousness and inexplicable feeling that covered me. This is the first time I’ve felt this way and I don’t know why and what it is.
"How did you know we were there?" I ask because I am curious. Because when I got out of the jeep, I didn't see anyone except that guy. So how did they follow us there?
“My companions and I really go for a walk every midnight. For unexpected events and just in case there are bad guys lost in our place. I saw you get off the jeep and then someone walked up to you. I thought it was your boyfriend but I saw that you looked scared so I followed you.” He gave a long explanation while eating.
In fairness, he's not dirty to eat even though he spoke with his mouth full.
“Tss! I just walk for a guy for the first time. There are other bad plans for me.” He laughed because of what I said.
"Are you sure it's ok?" he asked again.
“Huh! Of course why?"
“When I was left, you cried until you could sleep. It was already morning when I left because you might need a companion. I didn't want to leave but it was already morning so I left you.”
I don't know but there was a little tickle in my heart when I heard what he said. Maybe because this is the first time I’ve heard someone else shows concern for me. Or maybe because the first time a man told me those things.
"I am ok. I admit that I am afraid but I am ok now. I have already moved on immediately from what happened. For me, it can't be taken back, the important thing is that I am safe because you saved me.”
“Anyway, you have a point. Nothing will happen if you overcome the trauma. Only now have I found as much courage as you.” I laughed because he said then drink bubble tea and get a cupcake.
"By the way, Jr., I would have asked for your favor, if it's ok." He stopped eating and immediately looked at me with both eyes narrowed.
"What's that?" He had a surprising question.
"I know you have seen me cry. I hope you don’t tell anyone.” I smiled at him. "After all, no one else would have seen me like me that. Especially to cry in front of strangers.”
He was staring at me. Eventually he nodded in agreement.