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this area, nics."

rom here. You can go bac

ke sure that you'll go home safe and so

arty inside." I said and po

omething when a car s

you a ride."

did not let Ghian finish

d. I was about to speak when I heard Ghian stifling his giggle on my side. W

e invitation because I am shy, Ashton already opened the

k you. "Thank you, Ghi. I really enjoyed the party, thank you f

belt p

I felt the pressure. Go

s already back inside the party. I focused my eyes on the road, i can't look at

y?" He was the one who cut off the awkward silen

d to go." I answered. I know my limitations but my parents don't w

ed. He laughed. Oh wait, is it

ered and the car was su

d with a smile on his face. I ca

e again. Our village

real. I almost forgot that I knew him because to be honest we don't have much interactions. I am not the type of person who

and afraid of rejection. I am also contented on what I have in my life, if someone will come then fine, if someo

He broke the awkward sile

what to say so I ju

rst time to see each other after

her. I am just shy at this moment. I am not used

" He asked after few mi

honest I don't know when was the

it is hard to be friends with you." He said with the awkward laugh. It doesn't bother me though, it's normal to be hi

initely good. He is a good friend.

. I don't know if I shoul

now, I am older than you." He said

and I don't know why you are s

y is he suddenly curious about my age? Or why

t year." I

than you, I am turning eigh

roblem so why is he making it a big deal? What's with our age? And

at me for a few seconds and thankfully I am not looking at him.

the only safe answer for me to

but I am nervous that I will be ou

. I am looking forward to that." Bruh, the pressur

that confident to join parties especially that we are not

e with other people especially with the people I think t

opic to start with so conversing with him is definitely a hard thi

lamps outside the window. I don't think I have a memory of having a road trip at night, or s

s on me. What's with him? And what's the shade Ghian's throwing against him e

ead to see who is in the front seat. O

e is a hint of playfulness in his lips. Oh

eeted. It will be unethical

Rivera!" He smiled t

d I saw a glint of playfulness in Ashton's eyes,

, Manong!" He

guard questioned Ashton. I was caught o

g." Ashton calmly said. Yes, ther

guard tapped the cars hoo

ese days, issues and stories about me being inside Ashton's car will be an issue. I c

ized when we left the guard hou

't worry, it's totally fine." I said. I don't want hi

ng is just playf

rstand." I said. I looked in front

where our house is located but he did not listen to me.

nk you so much! Thanks for the ride

d walked towards our gate. The lights are still open,

him. His car is heavily tinted. I wonder

y. I smiled and waved my hand. I don't know if he saw me

or is already opened. I saw my mom a

y mom welcomed me with a hug

locks away." I said. I hugged dad

should be a good girl in the next weeks so that I can attend other birthdays too. If I knew the feeling of being free

t took small amount of food before going to my room to freshen up. I don'