Ken's POV
I threw myself in a pair of white jeans and a pink shirt. I wore my pink flat shoes, then headed to the stairs. My parents already on their way to the company. I had told them that we're going somewhere, and they agreed.
I was halfway through it when I heard Thaddeus's voice, talking to somebody. My parents are already on their way to the company, so whom is he talking to?
"I want to set aside my feelings for her in order for us to stay friends."
"Meow."
"It's better that way, furry." Furry? Meow? Is that a cat? But what really has caught my attention is Thaddeus's statement. He will set aside his feelings for friendship. I guess it's really better, I could say the best. Besides, I don't want to lose him too.
I fixed my poise and continue to walk. Pretending that I did not hear anything. "I'm ready, Thad." I informed.
He approached and offered his hand."Oh, you're beautiful."
"Thank you. Is that a cat?" I pointed out the cat.
"Yes, his name is furry. I think it's from Chandler as well as this box." When we finally get to the living room, I saw the box.
"I'll just open this, won't take long." I demanded. He nodded and exited the house.
I teared up the wrapper. Then, I opened the gift. I was bewildered when I saw what is inside. The book and the letter. I can feel the tears already so I immediately stood up and put these in some drawer. Then, I came back, only to see a note fasten on the table. It reads According to Chandler, the cat was from his dad, a gift for you. Weird because he does not give gifts to you oftentimes but we don't want to hurt Chan though so we accepted it. Its name is furry. It's cute, right?
I looked at the cat. Its a boy with a black round eyes, brown and white fur and a collar that has his name: Furry. He made a sound that turn my eyes into hearts. He's so cute.
Why would Tito give me this? Oh, it's bad to question a kind guy who gave me a gift. I think I don't need to doubt, one thing's for sure: he's just so kind to everyone.
I cuddled the cat then bring him back to his cage, he looks sad when I did that. "Don't worry, when I came back, I'll play with you, cutie cat!" I chuckled softly.
I locked the door and put the keys underneath the door mat in front of the door, then approached Thad.
"Let's go? Oh wait, did you leave the house earlier?"
"Not totally, I just bathe in my house."
"Oh, that's why. Let's go?" He fished something from his pocket and moved behind me.
"Don't move." He said and I felt something was hanging from my neck. I touched it and it's a necklace. He gave me a mirror, large enough to see close up.
"It's pretty but stop giving me stuffs." I complained.
"It's not expensive, Ken. Besides, Christmas is near, consider that as my early gift." He scratched his nose and smiled.
"Thank you. Does it suit me?"
"Suit you well!" He opened the door and helped me hop on.
''Won't need wheelchair anymore?" Instead of answering, I just glared at him. Paulit ulit?!
I noticed that he laughed silently before closing the door.
We stopped in front of an American Restaurant. I didn't let Thad open the door for me. I motioned to the door and so is he. The guard welcomed us with a warm smile and greeting.
The waitress lead us to our table, and I noticed she's starstruck to this man behind me so I nudged him. The waitress smiled widely.
"Gusto ka 'nun. Kinikilig sa iyo. Halatang halata." Pang-aasar ko.
"Who?" He asked innocently, and wander his eyes around.
"The waitress! Para kang ewan, maupo na nga tayo! Hindi pa ako nag-a-almusal." Pinaghila ako ng waiter ng upuan. "Thank you!"
The server was asking about our orders and I let Thad. "The usual." He said, and the server walked away.
"What is usual order?" Don't get me wrong, I am kind of picky about foods I eat.
"Beef steak, vegetable salad and wine."
"Wine? Pwede ba 'yun sa akin?" Mangha kong tanong. Matagal tagal na rin 'nung nakapag-wine ako.
"Hindi pwede," I pouted and intertwined my fingers to please him. "Alright. Unti lang ha? Pasaway." Tumango ako at napa-palakpak sa tuwa.
In the middle of our breakfast, someone stopped walking at my side and pointed his index finger at me. "Chandler's girlfriend?" The man wondered.
I looked at him and noticed it was Chan's workmate. "Dave? Hi. How are you?" I shifted my feet uncomfortably. I noticed Thad's intuition but just kick his foot slightly.
"You're not with Chandler, huh?" He questionably look at Thad.
I tucked my hair behind me ears, "No. I'm with him. My childhood friend. And you? Whom are you with?"
"I'm with my workmates, meeting about a project." I was about to ask if Chandler's with them but I recalled that he stopped accepting projects because of me.
"Okay, nice to see you." I am trying to drive him away.
"Nice to see you too. Goodbye." He said and gave Thad one last questioning look before backing out.
"He thinks you're cheating on Chandler. I can sense he did not believe that I am your childhood friend." Said Thaddeus.
"I think so too. Umalis na tayo rito, not comfortable anymore."
"'E saan tayo pupunta?"
I think and tap my fingertip on my chin. Then an idea came to my mind. "Let's visit Aurisse."