Chapter 31.1
Accidentally or Coincidentally?
Jamie’s POVI just finished talking to Ate Chanel on the phone. She said that she could not attend to us for a couple of weeks for our wedding preparations. She said she needed some time off and that she needed to think some things over. I asked her what her problem was but she wouldn’t say. She said it was too complicated.
God. I’m worried sick about her. I hope she’s okay.
Well, it’s a good thing that I was able to talk to her. Actually, the main reason why I called her was because of Miko. Truth is, Miko and I had a little fight.
A fight which he completely doesn’t know about.
Nagtatampo ako sa kanya ngayon. I couldn’t help it! I just really feel bad that he didn’t come here with us. He chose Ate over me! Well, I actually said okay but I was a little uncertain that time since it was decided upon the last minute. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m not really mad at my sister; but I have to be honest...
I can feel a little green-eyed monster growing inside me.
I’m not supposed to feel this way. I know that Miko and Ate Chanel are best friends, nothing more than that.
But sometimes, I can’t help but feel doubtful about it.
Well, maybe I’m just being a little paranoid about all this. Maybe there’s really nothing to be fearful about. Ate Chanel’s my sister. She wouldn’t betray me. Besides, she was the one who told me that she never had feelings for Miko and she’s completely grossed out about she and Miko being a couple.
So yea, I trust the both of them especially my
sister.
UGH.
Mas lalo akong nagtatampo kay Miko nito eh. He’s not answering his phone. I’ve called him for like 10 times already yet he’s not picking up. What happened to him?!
I think I could use a little walk around the beach. Hmm...Jeez. What’s taking Mom so long in the shower? Well, I think I could go without her.
“
Mom! I’m just going out for a walk. I’ll be back in a jiffy.”
“
All right. You take care, okay?”
“
I will.”
I grabbed my pink tote and shades then headed outside our room. We are currently staying at Boracay Regency Hotel; and so far, I’m enjoying it here.
I made it onto to the beach side and I see people having fun. I could see children playing with the fine white sand and trying to build their own little sand castle; while some are burying their parents’ body.
Aww... How cute!
I can suddenly see a picture of me, Miko and our future children. Miko and I want to have two children, one boy and one girl. If God would allow, we hope they could be twins; then we would be a happy---
Wait! Why am I even thinking of
that? I’m a little mad at ---
“
OW!”
Then something hard hit me on the neck--- a flying disc.
UGH. This is why I hate Frisbee!I was touching my neck and as I glanced on my right, I saw this group of guys consisting of 6 members who seemed to be laughing at me; and to think of it they were the one who hit me! The nerve of them! Saying sorry would have been way much better.
I glared at those jerks as I picked up the disc. I held it for awhile as I waited for them to look at me; and when they did, I gave them a smile--- an
innocent one. They suddenly stopped laughing; and I got this feeling that they started checking me out. Not that I’m gloating or anything but the smile on their faces seemed...flirtatious. Hmm... To think of it, they’re actually hot.
No! No! No! I didn’t think of that. Disregard that thought please. 
They whispered to one another for awhile and then they started to walk going to my direction. Okay, so I got them. Perfect!
Now, they just have to come nearer.
I may hate Frisbee but I know how this game works.
They are still walking towards me and they’re almost near. Maybe around 4 inches away?
Hmm...
Well, whatever, I guess this will work.
“
HEADS UP!”
As I threw back the disc they started running back to their
mothers; but then to my dismay, it did not hit them.
Oops! I guess I threw the disc too high. It passed them by already; and then I saw the flying disc approach a man in green shirt and white shorts who was busy taking pictures with his DSLR camera. I wanted to warn him but it was too late already. The flying disc had hit his head already.
Oops!Great! Now, I just made things even worse. :|
“
Ow!”
He touched his head with his hand; then he bent down to pick up the darn disc.
Okay, maybe I should start running now while he’s not looking.I was about to run for my
life but then something inside me won’t let me do so. I just feel like I really need to apologize to that person.
I really need to swallow my pride this time.
Gulp!As I was approaching the guy, he suddenly turned around and his face was just as shocked as mine.
“
You?!”
It’s that guy again! The guy whose name I can’t remember. The first time I saw him was when I went shopping at Shang when Miko and I fought. He really seemed to be a funny guy. Last time I saw him was 2 days ago, before we left to go here. He was at Ate Chanel’s house; and...he wasn’t Mr. Funny Guy anymore. He suddenly changed. I know I just saw him twice and I don’t really know him that well yet. Some might say that it might be a different guy but I’m 100% positive that he’s Mr. Funny Guy.
“
Hey! I’m really, really sorry. That was not intended for you. It was supposed to be for those jerks over there!”
I pointed the group of guys who are laughing at me...again.
Good job, Jamie!Mr. Funny Guy looked at them and without a word, he left me and made his way through those guys. When he reached them, he threw back the disc at them; and he was telling them something which I obviously can’t hear. After which, the guy on the middle, who seemed to be the leader of the group, was raising his hands as if he was surrendering and based on what I can see from the movements of his lips, he said something like ‘
Fine. Whatever.’
They both parted ways and I could see Mr. Funny Guy making his way back to me. As he was coming closer to me, I started talking.
“
Hey! You didn’t really have to do that but thanks anyway.”
I smiled at him but he didn’t smile back. He was wearing a straight face. With that, my smile slowly disappeared. I was about to strike up a conversation with him when he suddenly spoke.
“
Watch it next time, will you?”
He irritably said and then walked out on me.
Okay. What is wrong with him? I know I accidentally hit him on the head so it’s natural for him to be irritated. But why did he even bother helping me out with those guys?
Tss. Guys. They really love giving girls confusing signals.
“
Hey! Wait up!”
I shouted at him but he doesn’t turn his head to look back at me. He just keeps on walking. When I was almost near him, I called out to him again.
“
Hey! Stop please!”
He finally turned his head to me but he was shocked to see me almost catching up on his pace. He walked even faster until I lost sight of him in the sea of people.
Why won’t he let me talk to him? Ano bang nagawa ko?I still tried to follow him even if I have no idea where my feet will take me.
I’ve been walking for what seemed like 30 minutes yet still no sign of him. I feel so exhausted already so I bought myself a bottle of mineral water. I leaned my back on one of the coconut trees as I drank. As I was drinking, I heard someone scoff beside me.
“
Got tired?”
I turned my head to look at that person and I felt a mixture of emotions. I felt shocked, relieved and irritated all at the same time.
“
Isn’t it obvious enough?”
Tatakbo takbo pa, magpapakita rin naman pala. 
He smirked at me as he fixes something on his camera.
“
Well, that’s not my fault. I didn’t ask you to go after me.”
He took a shot of the calm beach.
“
I just...wanted to talk to you.”
“
Why? You don’t even know me.”
“
I know you! I’ve seen you a lot of times already. You were that guy I met at Shangri-La a couple of months ago.”
He turned around to face me again. He seemed a little surprised.
“
Wow! You still remember that?”
“
Of course! I even remember that joke you cracked on me. You made me feel better that day.”
A small smile formed on his lips.
Wow. What a cutie! He started walking away from me again.
“
Hey! Where are you going?”
“
Follow me if you want.”
If only I wasn’t curious with this guy, I won’t follow him.
We’re walking by the beach side as he takes pictures while we talk.
“
So, where’s your boyfriend? Or should I say, your fiancé?”
“
He’s in Manila. He didn’t join us here because he wanted to keep an eye on my sister.”
“
He chose to be with Chanel instead of you? Ouch. I pity you.”
“
I know. Please, don’t rub it in.”
“
Isn’t that just odd?”
“
I don’t know. All I know is that Miko cares for Ate so much and...”
“
And you can’t help but feel jealous. Am I right?”
Maybe reverse psychology would help me feel better.
“
No, I’m not!”
“
You’re a bad liar. ”
I thought so too. We both stopped walking. It’s quite windy today and our hair is rumpled already. Mr. Funny Guy took another shot of the beach scenery and I exhaled a heavy sigh as I think of the next thing to say.
“
Well, okay. Maybe a little but I was also thinking that I might just be a little paranoid. Sooner or later, I guess this feeling will vanish like a bubble. So please, I’d really appreciate it if you don’t tell this to my sister. I don’t want to make a big deal out of this.”
“
Sure. You have my word.”
“
Thank you.”
I sincerely smiled at him and he smiled back, then he raised his DSLR and took a picture of me.
“
Hey! I wasn’t prepared!”
I said as I tried to grab his camera from him but I failed.
“
Don’t worry, you still look pretty.”
I felt myself blush as he showed me my picture. My hair was tousled and I was smiling. I actually like this. I love the wind effect when taking pictures. I suddenly miss my modelling days.
Hay.
“
Thanks for that one. That’s a good shot.”
“
You’re welcome.”
“
So, I just noticed. You’ve been taking a lot of pictures since awhile ago. Are you a photographer in the making?”
“
I guess so. I mean, I love photography and I’m having plans of taking a short course on it when I have saved enough money already.”
“
Wow! That’s good. Good luck with that. When you become a professional photographer, I hope you’ll be my photographer when I have my photo shoots, that is if I go back to modelling.”
“
Well, let’s hope so.”
We both smiled at one another; and then my phone suddenly beeped.
Pssh. Perfect timing.From: Mom
Where are you? It’s almost evening. Get back here now.
“
It’s my mom. She’s looking for me already.”
I don’t understand why I’m feeling
this way but it’s like I don’t want us to part our ways yet.
“
Well, do you want me to take you back to your place? Where are you staying?”
“
At the Regency Hotel.”
“
Well, that’s quite far from here. Want me to come with you?”
I suddenly felt giddy.
“
Is it okay with you?”
“
Yea, besides it’s about to get dark. A woman like you should not be walking all alone.”
After 20 minutes, we made it back to the hotel and I’m starting to feel my happiness evaporate again.
“
Well, thank you for accompanying me here.”
“
Sure, no problem.”
Should I invite him for dinner? Hmm...He glanced on his watch.
“
Anyway, I have to get going. I need to go somewhere. It was nice spending time with you...again.”
“
Yea, I know.”
I just wish that time would stop, even for a short while.
“
Anyway, goodbye!”
He was about to take a step already when something suddenly hit me.
Oh no! You’re not going to get away this time!“
Hey! Hold it right there! You still haven’t told me your name!”
He laughed then glanced on his watch again.
“
Are you available tonight at 8pm?”
Oh come on!
“
What’s wrong with now? Why can’t you tell me right now?”
“
Well, let’s say that’s a punishment for forgetting my name twice.”
“
Are you serious?!”
“
Like it or leave it. ”
Well, to think of it, at least I’ll be able to spend some time with him again.
“
Well, fine! 8pm!”
“
Good. I’ll be waiting for you right here.”
He pointed to where he was standing and then he left.
Oh dear God! Did he just take my breath away?It’s already 8pm and I’m finally out of our hotel room so that I could meet up with Mr. Funny Guy. I had to sneak out actually. I waited for my mom to fall asleep. She didn’t want me to go out already but what the hell, right?
When I reached outside, I saw him standing infront of me, wearing a red fitted shirt and white beach shorts. I couldn’t explain what I’m feeling right now. I don’t care if it’s wrong but I like
this feeling. He makes me feel happy.
“
So okay, I’m here right now. Are you going to tell me your name already?”
“
You think I’m going to make it that easy?”
He showed me a smug smile and I laughed at him.
“
Okay. You know, you’re really making me feel bad about forgetting your name twice.”
He laughed at me too; and then he extended his hand to mine.
“
Come with me.”
I looked at his hand; and without thinking twice, I reached out to it as I giggled.
“
Okay...Where are we going?”
He held my hand tightly.
“
Some place where you’ll never have to forget my name again.”
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