Chapter 3 Admirer

One week later… When I wake up and get the feeling that today is going to be a fantastic day, I go to my bathroom and wash my face. Then I decide what sports attire I'll wear for my jogging today. I sighed and closed my closet after selecting the fitting leggings and nude sports bra; I guess I needed to freshen my thoughts today after a week of crying. I put my hair up in a ponytail and applied matte red lipstick to my cheeks and lips then blended it in to make it look more natural. I dashed downstairs, saddened by the fact that there are no other people in our large house; it has always been only me. Because we don't have the money to pay for them, the maids and bodyguards have fled. My mother is constantly in the hospital. When I pay my father's medical bill on a monthly basis, I simply inform my mother that it was a gift from a wealthy friend. I can see her face light up because we don't have to worry about money any longer; but, my graduation day is coming up next week, and I'm not sure what I'll do after that. After that, I basically need a job to support our daily needs because we are so in debt and our savings are about to run out. I got out of the house and began jogging slowly while I turned on my headphones to give life in my dull life. I immediately remembered my old friends' unexpected distancing from me because I am already poor and don't have enough money to go shopping with them; yet, I don't care because I believe my life must carry on. Then I got to the bridge, rested both hands on the railing, and took a deep breath in the fresh air. Sometimes all I need is a walk in the woods; I'm too broken to beg someone to comfort me. I get distracted by a man standing far from me. I don't know, but he looks familiar. I swallowed and started to run but he called my name. I stop running, he takes off his hoodie and smiles at me like a puppy. I laugh in relief because it was just Enrique. Enrique is a friend of mine and a neighbor. "Can you tell me why you're running?" He asked me while trying not to laugh at my reaction. I sighed and took a deep breath. "Because I thought you are a bad guy that trying to kill and rape pretty girls like me." I gave my response and rolled my eyes. That was a joke statement but his face became serious and he raised his hand to caress my face. "What if I am?" My eyes gets widen and step backward slowly. "It's a joke!" he laugh again. "Oh god! I can't trust you anymore!" I hit his chest and burst out laughing. "Good morning, wanna go to a cafe to have breakfast with me?" "Well, okay! It's your treat." I said happily, Enrique used to be my crush before when I was a teenager and that's a bit kind of embarrassing and now, we are friends now. He was the one who helped me fix our gate last week because I don't have money for some carpenter. I feel like someone is watching me as we rush to the cafe. When a red tinted car sped furiously when my sight immediately started, I looked around and frowned. "I believe someone has gotten your attention..." Enrique remarked. "What?" "You don't know, the red car was still following you. I have a hunch the driver was your secret admirer. But please take care, Desiree." he said and I embraced myself. Suddenly the waitress approached oru table and asked for our orders and then again, there's a red car again. He is back, I don't know if I will feel safer by now. I just disregard it and continue to eat my food, I am starving. "How is your dad, Desiree? Everything's fine with your dad?" Enrique asked me. I sighed and forced a smile on him. "Yes, I mean…he is not waking up yet, but mom and I will never ever give up on him." "I hope he will be fine soon just like before, I am sorry about what happened to your life now. Desiree." I swallowed my bread and sipped my hot coffee. When I turned my gaze to where the red car was, it was gone and I sighed in relief. "Yes, everything will be fine. Thank you, Enrique." I touch his hand as a friend and give him an apologetic smile. I was driving home after Enrique and I had breakfast when I heard the doorbell ring. When I go downstairs and open the gate, all I see is a bouquet with a letter. Because the person who delivered it was nowhere to be located, I knelt to pick it up off the floor. I dash inside after locking the gate. Who is going to send me a flower in the afternoon? I smell the flower and like it because it's still fresh, and again, who is going to send me a flower in the afternoon? No one, I believe. When I open the note and read it. "I saw you today and thought you were gorgeous." I put the note on the trashcan but when I was about to put the flower on the trashcan, I felt for them so I decided to keep them. My breathing is racing when I remember Enriwue saying I have a secret admirer, I don't want a stalker in my life. I call my friend, Evon. but she is not answering her phone. "I thought we were friends, I guess they just forget me now." sadly but its the truth. I take off all of my clothes and open the shower, to wash off all the disappointment in my life. I am really disappointed with everyone now. When I needed them right by my side, they just ditched me like trash.