"What's his name? I bet that's a boy cause you mentioned kuya" I asked. Expecting I know you for I know most of the church members, especially teens.
"Well, yeah. His name is Dwayne"
I tried to remember Dwayne in the church but I don't think I heard one.
"How about family name dear? Maybe I'll figure it"
"I really don't know. He's a new friend in the neighborhood. He knows how to play guitar and have 4 siblings"she detailed.
"One girl and the rest are boys? I knew one but his name is Collens. Too far from Dwayne"
"No. They're all boys and his mother is not there with them"
"Broken fam--"I was about to ask when the bell rang.
We hurrily fix our things and went to the elevator. I hope it's not crowded there but yeah, it is. We had no choice but to use the staircase up to the fourth floor.
"I really wonder why there's only one elevator. It sucks. I'm already skinny and everyday we are burning our fats for this 60 steps stair" I whined.
"Specifically, 6 times everyday and not to include activities that we had to go ground floor" she said with a-matter-of-fact sound.
"Oh please! Don't remind me. I hate this school for 4 years that I want to burn it down"
"How are you and Lloyd, by the way?"as we settle down our chairs.
I let my notebook and book for the subject and check my phone for possible unread messages.
"We sort things out. He's going to change, I'm going to change. It's like we realized we love each other and get serious. No more revenge thingy"I said and type my sweet message to Lloyd.
He is my boyfriend for about three years. Technically, our relationship is not that smooth. We broke up and after weeks we're together again. In our break up, it has always a third party. Kinda gross but were still playing. I hope this year it will get better than before.
I will prove to my family he's a good man. I still consider his situation having no work, not even studying but I guess he can be successful. He has dreams and plans for us. It may sound a rebel yet I can see in his eyes he is ready to change his condition. I believe in him.
"That's good to hear. Just make sure you'll be happy"
I smiled at her sweetness. Gab has always been the supportive friend. She understands me and really adjust to my moods. After all, she is older than me.
I hug her tight and express my gratitude. I love her so much though sometimes she doesn't take my assumptions seriously in some terms.
I check my phone and secretly smiled to Lloyd's message.
Lloyd:
I'm looking at your pics right now. Damn! Hot babe!
Me:
Don't be so naughty there. Stop it!
Lloyd:
Hahahaha it's true. I'm gonna make a music video out of this.
I don't know what to say. Like what?! He can't be serious. We're in a secret relationship. It is really flattering but I don't want my family get mad at me for I love a man with no future, as they say.
"Good afternoon. Go to page 64"
"Reading mode again"I whined.
The whole period is pure reading and I'm getting bored. I turn to Gabriel to have some chitchat but geez she's asleep. Sighing, I get my pen and notebook when Dwayne came to mind. The mysterious guy that got me even not seeing him. I have this guts that I should friend him because, first, he knows how to play a guitar. Maybe he could teach me sometime. That would be great. I smiled at the thought. Having a guy friend will make my dream reachable. Then second, finally I'll have a friend that is my church mate. I also wondered if he's handsome and smart. Urgh! My instincts tell me we have strong connection. Like I know him but forgotten or maybe the similarities makes me want him. Whatever it may be, I'm so excited to meet him tomorrow.
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