Oh no! I’ve been looking for my foot sock for quite some time now! I just can’t find it. “Hey! Have you seen my foot sock?!” I grumbled as I sweat, ru

laudia, I just folded your socks last night, and I

I still can’t find it. I’m going to be late for my exam!” I was getting irritated.

s. This room is a mess, and your clothes are scattered everywhere, like a typhoon hit. Despite being a young lady, your room has a masculine arrang

er sermon again, and once she begi

? I’m already in my third year of college, just one more year, and I’ll graduate. I’ll find a good job in Los Angeles, get a condo, and a wealthy su

y put it on, almost struggling to get it properly on my foot. Grandma looked at me an

d kissed Grandma on the cheek. “I’m going now,

a shouted after me. I’ve already avoide

he house. I’m grateful to have Grandma in my life. I know she has incredible patience with

lding something there—probably a condominium. As soon as he saw me, he smiled and looked up a

Your baby girl is

, with an average build. I couldn’t deny that Marcus was handsome. He might be the most handsome construction worker I’ve seen. I’ve only known him

te T-shirt, but it was covered in dirt—from cem

, he was

n fairness, they were white, but he still wasn’t my type. Why doesn’t he j

with a cheerful tone. He brushed hi

ated. I quickened my pace. I didn’t

?” Both my cheeks warmed up. Did he really have to anno

ll be late. If you don’t mind, don’t bother me!” I almost gritted my teeth in anger. I

as just a joke, Claudia. You know I don’t want you mad at me. Wan

led,” I replied sharply

“How about I pick

I’d still see him on campus, probably waiting inside the campus. H

ay? Wait for me!” I could almost roll my eyes at his shouti

d up my things. I headed straight hom

a private college because my aunt covered the tuition fee for me to

l, my classmate, invited me. I immediately noticed her newly rebounded hair. Her face was noticeably lighter because of the powder. That’

You guys go ahead.” I declined. I really need to use my time for studying. I

n us. The deadline is still far away!” She insisted. I smiled

my goodbyes to avoid a longer conversation. I wal

guard. Both hands were in the pockets of his worn-out jeans, wearing a fade

e your exams okay?” he said with a smile, grabbing my bag and books. He slung my bag over his shoulder. If it were any other

the campus. As we stepped outside, he grabbed my elbow and pulled me tow

ed at me, and my heart skipped a beat. Honestly

ball from the pot. “You’re treating me to this, okay?” I teased while skewering

by loves!” He said enthusiastica

er his armpit. I felt sorry for him, thinking he might have a har

y them for you, baby love

t have a hard tim

. “Are you now concerned about me, baby loves?” he s

erwise, you might think I’m treating y

with me, baby loves! Forever! You can use my soul and body, no proble

ke a fool. What do I need with your s

it depends on your plans. I

l!” I teased.

looked at me to check if I was okay or if it was too crowded for me. I always replied that I was fine. I’m used to this anyway. As the jeepney started moving, I noticed two students who were a couple. They were being overly sweet, hand

eir uniforms, and they’

gasped. He swallowed. It seemed like I knew what was running through his mind! He swallowed again, so I flicked him to snap him out of it. I gave him a stern look. “Behave,

” he said, smiling slyly

said, but something was fluttering i

ke that to your heart.” He said, and I couldn’t help but stare at him for