Chapter 34: Chapter 34

Indigo's POV

“Yes, Handsome? Will you take it?” Ale asked me.

"Just a little bit, Ale," I laughed jokingly so she laughed.

"All right because you called me handsome, I'll take it," I said so she laughed even more.

When I finished looking for an apartment to stay in, I went out so I can look around here.

While walking down the alley, I frowned at a woman hiding next to a trash can.

"Did you see someone pass here?" a man asked me. I looked at the woman preoccupied with hiding. I was going to annoy her especially when I heard that she was the young man's girlfriend but the edge of her eyes seemed to penetrate my soul.

When I said she was here, I couldn't help but stay, especially since it might be a scam. Scared that the man will be a bad person. It's hard. I feel like my conscience will be the one bearing it.

I heard him cheating on her so sympathy went to the woman. I don't know why she's hiding when she should be the one rushing to his place. The guy really has a thick face to show himself here. I can't help but shake my head there. Why am I interfering now?

“Don’t be, I’m actually thankful, Jayvee. Thank you for saving me from an asshole like you,” the woman said to the man with a smile. I want to applaud because of that.

Damn, Girl, that's right. Know your worth.

I wanted to say that but I restrained myself. They might even think I was a gossiper even though that was the truth.

As she left, my face almost went cold when I saw her cold look at me. There's something in her eyes that even if it's glaring, there's still a sadness that shows. Now, I believe that the eye is actually speaking too.

After that day, I never forget that woman. I don’t know if it’s because I want to know why he cheated or I’m really just interested in her. I don’t really know either.

I'm not actually simp for girls. Games, yes. I haven't even had a girlfriend yet although I also have a lot of girl friends.

“Who's in your tweet? Do you already have a crush? Finally!" Cho said to me who even applauded. Chora has been my best friend since elementary school. We almost had the same personality.

"Stop asking, Chora," I said, still shaking my head at her.

"Are you sure about that?" Chora asked me when she saw me packing my things.

“Why? Don't say you'll miss me, ah?” I laughed while teasing her.

“You are crazy! Don't even go home, I'm sick of your face!” I just laughed at that.

"Your dad," she whispered to me so I fell silent. I'm sure Daddy will scold me again. Chora said goodbye to me and left the house.

"Are you really disobeying what I want for you, Indigo?" As soon as Daddy got closer, he started being mad.

“What do you gain from being a producer? If you work for the company, you won't need to worry about your future!” he said to me. I just let him scold me. I've always planned to be a producer against what Daddy wants. That's why I'm ready for all the things he will take from me.

"Give your car back to me!" he said angrily so I gave him the key. He got even angrier because of that. He just didn't expect me to give it easily. I am so determined to do what I want.

"Don't expect that you will still receive an allowance from me, Indigo," he said angrily. I know that's why I gradually save up the allowance he gave me in recent years. Some expensive items that he gave to me are already sold now.

"Is that really the course you want, Son?" Mom asked me. I smiled at her and nodded. She let out a deep sigh before smiling at me.

"Fine, if that's what you want." She even secretly handed me the money so I couldn't help but part my lips.

"My," I said so she just messed up my hair.

"Just don't tell your dad, be careful there," she told me. I just smiled and nodded.

"Best Mom Ever!" I said kissing her on the cheek. She laughed at me because of that.

"Of course, I'm your only Mom," she said, so I laughed too.

After that, I went to Manila again by bus. I thought I won't see that woman again but I was shocked when seeing each other again. She don't seem to remember me so I managed to introduce myself even though she didn't seem interested.

"Ah, you're the gossiper one," she said so I couldn't help but be surprised while looking at her. I even laughed a little because of what she said. She did remember, as a gossiper. So that was what she thought of me that time, huh?

When I look back at her, she looks sad. I don't know why and I really want to cheer her up, especially when I realize that she graduated but she's here now to work. She's so strong.

I also went out when I give her the drink that I bought. She doesn't just see me as a gossiper but also a nosy one now. I can't help but shake my head because of that.

Tina @Indigoat: Damn, once in a while to like someone but she sees me as a gossiper #sadakue #killmenow #lifeissad

Cho @Prettychora: Did you just find out about that?

Cho @Prettychora: Atleast, you are aware that you're gossiper one AHSGSGSHAGAGSHAHAHA

Carver @Carwash: Who is that unlucky girl?

I just laughed at the reply of my friends. When I was already in my bed, I couldn't help but smile because of the woman. That's our second interaction and I also don't expect to be interacting with her even more. Not until that night happened.

She likes film, just like me. Manila is big so I can't help but be amazed that she likes filming too and a lot of food movies.

Ingrid. Ingrid Galang.

What a nice name. Just like her name, she is also polite when it comes to her elders. She's just sometimes hard to read. I tried to talk to her many times but she only talk to me when she saw my interest in some old movies. I even tried to lend her some disks from my grandfather.

I gradually became her friend. She's hard to talk with but when you get along, she's really cool to be with. Sometimes she suddenly tells random things and she always listens to me even if what I'm telling doesn't make sense.

"Are you mad? I'm sorry if I left you suddenly,” she said. Shit.

I was upset because she suddenly left me at the mall after her ex's sister said that that asshole had an accident but now I can see her face, It's like it's hard to sulk.

"It's fine, I understand that he's still your friend," I said.

"You're mad." That's not a question. I couldn't help but rejoice because somehow she already knew me.

"I'm just a little upset," I said because that's the truth. I'm just annoyed with that stupid Jayvee. She's too pure. How did he manage to hurt her? They weren't even together now but she still manage to go to him just to make sure he was really okay. He was lucky but at the same time unlucky because he even managed to let the woman go.

"I'm sorry," she said so I messed up her hair. She looks like a gentle sheep that needs nurturing.

“It's okay, it's done now. Now that I've seen you, I can't stand being upset,” I said with a smile because that's the truth. It's hard to sulk around her, she's too cute ti handle. Also, scared that she'll stop talking to me.

We became even closer when I learned that she was really determined to study. It's wholesome to see a person like that because, in my previous school, others are just trying to waste their privilege.

We started a small business for the two of us after a while.

My friends chatted when Ingrid and I started live selling. They said a lot of things but it doesn't make sense at all. It's even more embarrassing because Ingrid answered their chats. They still look like they're joking because they think I'm joking around. Those idiots.

"Fuck…" I whispered when I saw Ingrid calling. It's just my dream. I don't know how will I seat to answer it. I just swallowed before deciding to answer her call.

"Someone called me, your girlfriend," she said. Girlfriend? Do I already have that?

“Girlfriend? I don't have that, it depends if you want to be one,” I said. Intense silence prevailed until I laughed even though it was really just a joke. It's up to her to take it seriously. I am willing to be one. But I know her, she’s too focused on her life, on her family.

"Who is that?" I ask.

"See? With your many women you don't know who it is," she said with a laugh. Heck. It really sounds good to hear her laughter. It's like she's serenading me with that.

"Are you many?" I ask.

"Melchora is the name," she changed the subject so I couldn't help but smile. She really knows the moves, that's good so they won't make a move on her. Wow, Indigo, you're fencing already when you're not even together. She doesn't even like you.

She wanted to drop the call immediately so I couldn’t help but prolong the conversation. I still want to talk to her. I just kept asking questions about whatever. It's good that she doesn't notice that.

"Good night, Ingrid," I said because I thought she might be tired too.

“Good night, Indigo. Sleep well,” she said so the smile on my lips curved even more.

"How can I sleep well tonight when she's the only one on my mind?"

Later on, I saw Chora and my friends calling.

"Hey, tea!" they said immediately. I can't help but shake my head.

"Finally! The abujingjing is a young man now,” Bren said so I winced. Laughter was the one I heard from my friends.

“You idiots, I'm going to sleep. Don't even say nonsense things,” I said because they really like to tease. Before I could turn off the call they immediately spoke.

"Stupid, introduce us to her!" they said.

“Shut up. She doesn't know I have crazy friends. She also didn't know that I have a crush on her,” I said.

“You're weak! Should I teach you my moves?” Chora asked so I couldn't help but laugh and just shook my head at what they were saying.

"You keep on tweeting about your crush but she doesn't have Twitter at all. You can't make a move in person, huh?" they said. They have a lot of things to say, the reason why I drop our call too.

"You can do that, I'll be going first." It hurriedly ran away. My lips parted and I was a statue in my place when I saw her leaving.

"Son of tofu," I whispered to myself because I really wanted her not to get wet but she just didn't seem to mind the rain. As if she's waterproof. I was in a hurry to get to her because I knew it was going to rain but she still managed to leave me.

“Omg, just come along, Indigo! I thought you would go with me,” Steffanie said when I was ready to run. She even holds my wrist because of that.

"No, I'm going to go home with Ingrid," I said, removing the hands that were holding me. She ran again when she touched the hem of my polo.

“That one is really like that. She's too moody. Sometimes she just disappears,” she told me.

"She's weird," added one of her friends. My forehead wrinkled because of that.

"So, that's the reason," I said. I knew right away that they aren't treating her well based on how they ruined her suddenly. I removed their hands and hurried to run. I immediately saw Ingrid sitting on one side and soaking wet. My mouth dropped open as I saw her.

Fuck.

She looks so fragile and soft.

“We both go home together every day, Ingrid. What do you expect? That I will be riding there without you?” I asked that even if I tried to calm myself down, I couldn't do it, especially since I see her looking like the world ended.

What I'm scared about happened because she really got sick. She's so hard-headed. He went in school even though she was already feeling sick.

"Papa, don't leave us, please." I heard her say. She even held my hand when I was about to stand up to get a handkerchief to put on her forehead.

"Papa." I could even see the tears in her eyes. I slowly approached her to wipe it. Heck. I don't want to see her like this. I would love to take care of her.

When she calmed down, I calmed down too and when she recovered, I feel like those needles in my heart was finally gone.

“What? What will you get to that film? Will that feed you in the future? Just make sure you don't become a burden to the family!” Daddy said angrily when I came home. I was already tired of hearing him say the same thing over and over again. It was as if he had a hobby of lowering my self-confidence.

I just tried to insert it in the other ear and out to the left side but no matter what I do, his opinion is still important to me. But just how low does Dad look down on me? Ingrid trust my talent so much.

In my course, sometimes I'm wondering if the course am I taking is really right. Sometimes you may think that you are not really that good but Ingrid is there to tell me that I can.

“You, Indigo? Losing self-confidence? You're great! So good! I don't even know how those ideas fit in your head,” she said to me with a smile. She didn't know that with just simple praises she was making me feel better. Gradually, my self-confidence grew that I could really do it.

She's always like that. Quiet but when she speaks, you'll just smile at her thoughts and at how mature she is.

“When a man leaves, it's normal but when a woman leaves, there is no morality? Can't it both be equally immoral? I just want to tell you one thing, fuck you," she said. I can't help but be surprised because of that. She's not a saint or anything but she always tries to be a good example to her siblings so that's why I hear her swear, I couldn’t help but laugh.

But because I was also annoyed with his ex's friends, I was able to punch one before we ran away together.

I couldn’t help but frown at the sight of the scratches on her face. I said I'll let her fight because she's not the type to have a petty fight. Emotions are always saved up so once in a while she also needs that. What is not acceptable are her wounds and scratches.

If it's her hair, I know how to comb it.

“But please, please don't be one. I really want to keep you,” she said so I was stunned. It's also unbelievable to hear that from her. Heck, I also want to. I'll try my best not to be a toxic person for her. I want to stay by her side.

“Hey, Indigo! You've become even more stupid!” Carver said. I have no intention of fighting with this stupid shit.

"Do you know how to court?" I asked a random question so he stopped to look at me.

“Bullshit! It's a rank game! We're already losing but that's what you keep on thinking about!” he said without answering my question. Right. He has no sense to talk with.

When the game was over I heard him laugh. I glared at him because of this.

"You're serious?" I didn't answer that. He suggests random things for me to do but all of them are just unacceptable.

“Go away! You are ugly to have bonded with!” I said before throwing something at him.

“Cho! What will I do? Ingrid created a Twitter!” I said while bewildered. She was the one who said that it would be easy to admit how I feel if I let Ingrid create a Twitter because she was just always the one I tweeted about.

I heard Atlas and her laugh so I couldn't help but be annoyed. I knew they would just make fun of me but I still couldn't avoid asking for advice.

“What? Should I delete my tweets about her? I'll just create a new Twitter account,” I said so the two laughed even more.

"You're really in danger," Cho said with a laugh.

“Don't. I thought you were going to admit and court her? Are you scared now? Just give it to her,” she said demonically. I also immediately regretted that I did what she said because I was already embarrassed at the thought of Ingrid reading my tweets. I just calmed down to think that Ingrid was too lazy to read anything. I know he's not fond of social media but I immediately stood up when I saw my notification.

Ingrid likes your tweet.

Fuck.

She already read it. I was immediately embarrassed even though they said, I don't have that. Shit.

Eventually, I calmed down to think that it was only right to finally admit it. I want to court her. I want to take care of her. I really do. And when she let me? I was the happiest.

"I love you," she began when she answered my repeated calls. Fuck? I could die now really.

"Is this real?" I ask.

“No. All of this is a fabrication of the Illuminati.”

"What is it, Ingrid?"

"I love you." I really do. So bad.