Ja

pregnant when they had to travel to the US. It was b

or an unknown reason. I just want to add

e of my Tatay's parents' wake because th

ual in the States. That's because they had to wait for my fathe

Her father was the former Gove

of them are just a year apart and their parents got

y I don't understand why I never had a sibling. M

ay we're rich but we have restaurant

d. Tatay wanted her to stop teaching after

ut she will go back to teaching once I reach t

ons of cousins as well. Unfortunately, I'm n

els in Quezon City. The rest of our cousins are all in the States so I

eldest sibling. It was because their second eldest suffe

alone in life. So after leaving New York

transferred to National City Middle School.

ther's restaurants encountered a probl

earing a uniform is not a requirement at Saint Ma

Most of the time, I don simple clothes

it the night before. She always looks good

eak time, we will hang out under the biggest man

ecause why not? Hanging out there lets them see

on't

ng those back in the States. High schoolers there are compa

ek. Especially when Lyken and Kobe pass us by. Both are

ink it's one of the qualifications to bec

Kobe. Especially with Lyken who won't even pay an inch of attention to th

r. That is why Ada and Bambi are melancholic whenever they

subjects so they'd have to stay for

was laying down on one of the benches, with my head on Hon

we suddenly heard someone speak from behind us. I

e greeted us. "Oh! You're loo

k if I was right as I can't see him clearly.

She was caught red-handed by her crush, stalking his accou

done checking L

inued to introduce himself. "I'm Kobe Quintana by the wa

o return the handshake. "Honey Perez

her real name. Well, with a name like hers, even

e added, introducing me to the

midly before turning my attention to the first book I

which of the two guys did it. I chose to dismiss the though

tttttttttttt

"Hi baby Kobe," he greeted the man who was smiling at them, almost ready

he addressed him. Instead, he j

behind Bambi's back. He looked like he was bitt

our hangout spot with their presence. Both were lite

said as he try to get Ada's attention. We laughed at

attention is not on us. He doesn't even care why we're lau

ll outing with some of our teammates and it would be great if you

ponded, not even giving

sn't even pla

won't get mad?" Kobe asked as he

orehead creased. Kobe, on the other hand, looked shock

ut just like as he was since earlier,

d as she clarify what Kobe said.

ow you're a tomboy!" Bambi tease

o smile it off. I can feel the flushing of my face so I

Kobe off. Even if my head was bowed down, I

nd you, Jada," Kobe looked really embarras

," I replied t

m. You always have your arm around her shoulder, plus you look a little boy

ime," trying to end the conversation. Honey

nfused. I did lie in front of everyone

spot. But it's the first time for someone to mistook me as a

d but his eyes are still apologetic. It se

gain. I was trying to send a message that it's al

n to Honey after seeing me smile. My friend

ed sweetly. Lyken's eyes flicked t

n't interested. Besides, I know he's only in

excuse to reject his invitation, "I'm not sure I can mak

e bench, putting his hands togeth

inched my leg. She too is trying t

in going out anyway. Besides, this is som

even startled as his voice wa

?" Bambi butte

obe stated before facing Honey again. "So, we'll

friend. Honey quickly jotted her number down, returni

They started planning their outfits for tonight as

ited. It's been a while since the la

n we're in the US but the thought still excites me. What doe

seri