I don't know how I finish all my final exams. I just answered them. I seem very affected by what happened between Jaica and I but Jaica she seems not.
I actually saw her laughing with her other friends. I guess she was right I have no friends except her.
Some of my classmates asking me what happened but I remain silent. I never see Don after that incident. Eria was still courting me.
I felt I lost something when I lost Jaica.
Do you still have an exam Daness? It was Eria.
Nothing, how about you?
I finished all my exams yesterday so I have time for you today?
Really? You're so good!
Look Daness everything will be okay he knows what happened between me and Jaica.
Come on let's eat at Jollibee everybody happy I Iaugh. He still remember.
Okay but I need to come back immediately I have meeting for coming event at the school Christmas party.
Maam yes maam! I laughed at him again. He even salute me.
You look crazy Eria!
At least I made you laugh Daness.
After we ate we returned immediately. I just realized maybe I'll see Don at the meeting later. But soon after the meeting Don did not come.
Other officers will play different roles, Don is their leader for the mean time so we could start without other officers said Ms. Pres.
So that's why Don is not here.
Each of us was given an assignment to do. I was assigned buying materials for decoration. After the meeting,freshmen approach me.
Ms.Secretary, someone wants give this to you, maybe he won't be able to reach you here because they haven't finished their meeting yet. I look at her.
Ha? Okay! thanks by the way. I accept the piece of paper.
I look at the paper its number 70 and 76.
What are you looking at? Eria asked me. He always takes me home.
I was against by his idea but he is persistent.
All in all I have 7 numbers now. He said wait until he make it 8 numbers in total numbers!
I don't know Eria, he'd lunatic.
Who give you that?
Don!
Ah the guy from the gym!
You know him? I can't believe it.
Of course he is popular, especially since he is smart. He can even make his own medicine. He is genius right?
Yeah I heard that he is smart and also he always featured in school article.
Every week the school change the article and Don was always there.
I saw him looking at you at the gym. Remember the first day? You and I talking?
I nodded in response. I remember Don. He pushed me away from Eria and told me that I am flirting.
I guess you remember right and just before we got inside the car I saw him again looking at us.
My heart beats fast I don't know, because of what Eria said that Don was looking at me or do I feel like I'm going to vomit?
Eria can I open the windows? I feel dizzy I might vomit here inside your car.
Yes you can.
You think what are those numbers? Do you think he wants me to bet on the lottery?
Silly! It's a code Daness!
Code? I was confused by his answer.
He is genius. Someone like him will not say what he feels that easily.
Can you direct it to the point?
I'm annoyed, Eria giving me headache, both of them understand those numbers. Fine, they're smart and me slowpoke
Isn't he a chemist student? I nodded again. Related to his course to find out the answer to the numbers you hold Daness. I guess just missing one right?
Wow! How did you find out? Are you an accomplice?
Do you want to know what numbers he will give to you?
how did you know? What are you psychic?
I don't have to guess Daness, I am a genius too. It'ss number 92.
So? You mean you know what that means?
Yup, but I will not tell you. Maybe I have to make move first before I you find the answer
What? I did not understand either.
I guess they smart people who can understand themselves. I can't relate.
It's a good thing I've been busy this past few days if not until now I'm thinking about the code, code that Eria said.
We decorate all day for Christmas party. I don't have plans to stay long at the party I just have to make sure the venue is okay and I will leave immediately. Attendance is not compulsory, I just need attend as an officer.
Daness I can't pick you up tonight I'm sorry I have an urgent thing to do first, message from Eria.
Ms. Pres I will let you know that I can't finish the party.
Ha? Why? Your not enjoying?
No its not that! My father was already outside of the campus, so I will going home for Christmas vacation.
Okay! I understand. Take care Daness.
Poor those boys Daness leaving early she said but I do not understand because of the music.
Are you saying something?
I said merry Christmas Danessa.
Merry Christmas Ms, Pres I smiled at her and I took my belongings at back stage.
Dad I miss you I hugged him.
I miss you too princess. You do not want to end the party? I can wait you here?
No Dad, I already miss mama I badly want to go home.
Okay okay! Your Mom was very happy when you called you will going home for Christmas vacation.
Last year I had a Christmas vacation with Jaica.
My older brother is at home?
Yes, hewent home earlier when your Mom said you were going home.
He's really crazy thhen he will fight me when I get home! I frowned.
Hey he was just teasing you before, he loves teasing you , you are always picking on your older brother!
He's annoying Dad .
See? He is not in front of you yet, you are already angry, go to sleep first. You look tired.
I dreamed Jaica and I when we are on Christmas vacation. We were in Tagaytay, when suddenly Don appeared and Jaica left me alone in Tagaytay.
I can't remember my whole dream but it makes me cry. I roam my eyes and I was already on my room.
Baby Maye? You're awake?
Mom don't call her baby I heard my brother shout.
Yes Mom.
Mom was look worried.
Are you okay daughter? Were you crying earlier while sleeping?
Mom It hurts me so much. My mother hugged me. It feels good to be able to say how you feel about your family. Others they can't tell their parents about their problem.
They can't share how they feel.
Just cry baby everything will be alright!
Mom? How did you know that Dad was really for you?
Maye baby no one can say who is for you. If someone know who is for her no one will get hurt right? Your Dad and I became friends and enemies remember? He is my friend's ex so it has not been easy for me to accept that I love him. You know you will feel when you love someone. We can't choose who we will love because you can feel it on your own. When it hits you?
You are the happiest person in the world but the same time you will get hurt.
Why does it hurt?
it is not love if you are not hurting.
If you are hurt that's mean you love him.
Why do you like someone? Where is Jaica? Didn't you talk about her going on vacation here?
Jaica and I are not in good terms Mom. She deceive me. She just used me and it hurts. It hurts so much I can't accept it. Again I cried.
Your strong okay? if someone leaves I'm sure someone will come.
Allways remember that.
Oh why my old maid baby sister cry ? My older brother suddenly appeared at my room.
I'm not an old maid! You see! I will not invite you to my wedding! i don't care if I was crying.
Baby girl I am serious okay, why do you have a boyfriend?
Nothing!
See? You will be an old maid Danessa!
Your annoying!
I'm serious Daness. You know I'm just making fun of you but I'm not making you cry. I don't want to see my only sister cry. Mom is right! If someone leaves someone will come okay? if you are confused just listen to your heart Danessa.
Thankyou! I hugged him. Maybe he was jerk but he never made me cry like he said.
All right, baby, take a bath first before going to bed.
Okay Mom thankyou, and thankyou broy they both smiled at me and left me in my room.
After I take a bath my cellphone rang.
Text message.
Did you leave the party right away?I had a surprise. By the way advance merry Christmas Daness- Eria.
What surprised Eria talking about.
The second message was from Don.
Hey! I get your number from Ms. Pres. I put the last number in your bag earlier because I might not be able to see you right away from the crowd at the party.
You left early? I guess this is not the right time. Advance merry Christmas Daness.
I look at my bag and I saw piece written number 92.
So Eria was right?
I read the last message. From my classmate Aivee.
Don't cheat yourself and follow your heart. Advance merry Christmas everyone g.m.-- Aivee.
Gm? Group message? Is that still a trend?
Why do I feel her message is for me?