BLIND DATE ( ENGLISH VERSION )

ALEXA’S POV

“Hi, Alexa! Long time no see. ”

I turned my back to the voice I heard. It is so familiar. When I turned around, I was stunned for a moment. After some time, I just find myself hugging the person who called me.

” Hey, you did not miss me that much. ” He said while laughing at me.

“I missed you so much,” I replied with teary eyes.

I heard him chuckle. Then, he loosened his hug from me. I miss this man so bad.

” It is getting late already. We must go now. I am sure your parents are looking for us. ” he said.

I just nodded and followed him. While I am walking, I felt like someone was watching me, so I looked around and saw Ken?! He looks mad. Am I imagining things? I closed my eyes and opened my eyes again, but he was gone. Maybe I am just squinting.

“Hey, are you alright? ” he asked in worry.

“Yes, ah, I thought I saw someone I know. Let’s go.” I explained to him.

“Alright. ” he agreed.

We got into his car, and he drove home. When we arrived, dinner was ready. So we sat down in our seats.

“What took you so long, Xander? ” Dad asked

“Well, uncle, you know I am not familiar with the place anymore, and it is also difficult to find your princess,” he responded politely.

” Really, where have you been, sweetie? ” my mom asked while looking at me.

” Just in the park, just getting some fresh air. ” I answered politely.

Mom just nodded, and we continued eating. Afterward, I go to my room together with Xander.

“So, how are you in Singapore? ” I asked after we sat down on the couch.

“It is okay. Though it is hard to study abroad, it is worth it. Singapore is a good place. ” he answered proudly.

“Really? Maybe you are just kidding and playing around the girls.” I joked

” Of course not. This is study first. He refused

We laughed together at our foolishness. I know brother Xander well, we grew up together, and he is the most gentleman I have ever met besides my brother. He looked at his wristwatch and then faced me.

” Oh, Alexa, it is getting late already. I have to go now,” he said sadly.

“Why? You have not even heated up our conversation yet.” I said while pouting.

He chuckles and says, “maybe next time. I am sure we have a lot of time to catch up. ”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“What do you mean? ” I asked him in confusion.

” Well, I am here in the Philippines to study,” he said

My eyes twinkled at what he said.

“It is not obvious that you are very happy about what I said. ” he teased me.

“Of course, I am happy. We have not seen each other in a while, right?” I said while smiling.

“Yeah, yeah! I miss you too, but for now, I really need to go home,” he replied.

“Fine, just send my regards to Tita and Tito. Take care. ” I said while smiling.

” Go to sleep when I leave, alright? ” he said commanding me.

“Yes, good night.” I sweetly said

“Good night, and I love you, my princess,” he replied with a smile.

“Love you too, my knight. “I said while chuckling.

He kissed me on my forehead, and then he left me. I lay down on the bed. I am so happy that brother Xander is here. He is my cousin, by the way. Brother Xander is the closest cousin I have in my relatives. He is also my safe place apart from Cassie, and he protects me always. I smiled as I remembered our memories then everything went black.

*** IN THE NEXT DAY ***

I woke up early the next day. After doing my morning rituals, I went downstairs to have breakfast. I caught mom and dad eating.

“Good morning, mom and dad. ” I greeted them.

“Good morning, darling.” Dad greeted me back

” Our princess looks in a good mood,” Mom said while smiling.

“Of course, it is a beautiful day. ” I replied with a smile

“It has been so long since we saw that smile.” Mom said with teary eyes.

“Honey,” Dad said with a concerned voice.

Mom wiped the tears from her eyes. She smiled at me.

” I am happy that you are happy. I must thank your friends with that smile,” she said

I just smiled. Maybe I am coming back to the old me. Slowly but surely, I think we are moving on.

“Mom, where is my brother?” I asked in confusion.

I have not seen my brother in a while, so I asked.

” He is still in training camp. I heard the tournament is early this year because almost all the participants are graduating. ” Mom explained

” I also heard that from my classmates. ” I replied.

” Speaking of which, it is Ken. He is a basketball player on our team. He is a nice guy. ” mom told stories as if mixed with teasing

” Rhea said the same thing yesterday. ” I answered in a lower voice.

Then it hit me. I really do not know anything about my so-called boyfriend. I sighed. We continued to eat our breakfast in silence. After a while, I got up and went to the fridge. I want to get some sweets to eat while I am going to school. I was shocked when I saw some chocolate boxes that I did not remember buying.

“What is wrong, sweetie?” Mom asked in concern.

I closed the fridge and then faced Mom.

” I am just wondering who bought these chocolate boxes? Because I do not remember that I bought something? ” I politely asked mom.

Mom seemed to remember something that also made me wince.

” Ah yes, by the way, that is from Ken.” Mom replied

” Right? ” I asked with a shock on my face.

” Ken came here last night. He even went up to your room but later came down. He said you were busy, so he did not bother you anymore and said I should just give you the chocolate. ” Mom explained a long story.

” Ah, mom, dad, I have to go. I have something else to take care of. I just remembered now. ”

I did not wait for them to answer. And I hurried to leave. So I did not simply imagine that I saw Ken yesterday. Did he see me with brother Xander?

TO BE CONTINUE!