Saturday morning, Kia's voice disturbed me.
I look at my clock and it's only seven in the morning. It's still morning!
"What's that, Kia?" I asked her sleepily.
My eyes are still closed because I'm still really sleepy.
The amount of work I could afford to finish last night. What time did I also sleep last night, I think it's really late. I'm used to not sleeping much. I worked as a call center, back then. That was probably the hardest job of my life. Too much hassle and stressful. I was already sick from being awake so I stopped working. I feel worthless that time because mama also had a hard time at that time. We have experienced eating that the dish is soy or salt.
What we went through was so hard, especially mama, so can blame me if I'm angry with my dad?
"I'm still sleepy, Kia," I told her in a low voice.
"Get up there because we still have a date!" she shouted tremblingly.
I got up from lying down and looked at hee. She's already dressed!
My forehead furrowed. "Are you excited, girl?" I asked her.
She grinned like a dog. "Yeah! Who wouldn't be excited when your date is someone like Travis and Arki, duh?" she exaggerated her response.
Even when it really is this hyper woman. "I'm still sleepy, Kia." I lay down again and covered my face with a pillow.
I stared at her as she removed the pillow. "It's your first time visiting Spain. Don't you want to?" I blinked and stood up as well.
She was right. I'll check it out. "Excuse me!" I jokingly pushed her away.
She glared at me. "I'll choose what you wear," she said on camera.
I'm already in comfort room, she's still following. Doesn’t she know privacy? It's really this woman, oh. If only I didn't love her.
"Kia, well dressed. I don't like revealing clothes just like what you're wearing!" I shouted.
"Tse! So you don't love life, you have no taste in fashion!" she shouted too.
I no longer answered her and finished the bath. I went out and her frowning face opened up to me.
"As for your duration, you haven't changed!" she said annoyed.
I chuckled. "It's only one hour. It won't be long," I replied.
I picked up what I was going to wear. It's just a simple outfit. High waisted linen pants with a pair of plain shirt.
That's just how I dress. It's simple.
"Where are we going for a walk?" I asked her.
"Anywhere as long as Travis is with me!" she screamed.
I stared at her. "I want to go to Barcelona. I'm feeling good there. You think?" I suggest.
Her lips twisted. "I've been there a few times but let's go. Let's take them there," she said.
"You know what I am not excited to be with them. I just treat this as our date. I'll just imagine we're just the two of us, "I said.
Hee face went with what I said. "It's like you!" she exclaimed.
"Yeah, we'll just meet there," I heard Kia say as we walked.
We have been here in Barcelona since it is so close. I took picture of some beautiful scenes and I will send it to Tatiana. I'm sure she will enjoy that.
"Who are you talking to?" I asked while busy taking pictures.
"Travis," she replied shortly.
I immediately turned to her. "Wow! You have his number right away? Your speed, ah!" I maliciously promised her.
She pouted at me. "Excuse me, he asked for my number!" she pouts a response.
She's making cute face!
"Oh there they are!" Kia said.
I looked behind me and there's the two walking proudly with their shades. The people they meet are breathtaking. They are like actors.
"Travis is so handsome, girl!" Kia whispered tremblingly to me.
Those two had never impact me.
"Hi girls!" Travis greeted as they approached us.
I looked at Arki and he's looking at me with his smile on his lips. That won't work for me.
"Let's go?" Kia's excited promise.
"What are we going to do first?" Travis asked.
"Can we eat first. Is it okay? Let's eat at Bodega La Puntual" Arki asked.
They nodded. "Sure. I haven't been there yet," Travis replied.
Here's Travis, I notice that he's also a noisy person. They are Kia's thing.
Kia and I just followed the two of them. I was just quiet while the three of them were noisy.
I can still catch Arki looking at me. What is he expecting? I agreed to a date but did not say I would hold his hand or talk to him.
"¿Puedo tomar su pedido, señora y señor?" the waiter asked us. (May I take your order, ma'am and sir?")
Kia and I are next to each other while Arki is opposite me.
"What do you want to eat?" Arki asked me calmly.
I bite my lips. Why is he asking me. I look at the menu.
"Tuna Tartare," I replied.
Atún Tartar y Patatas Bravas, por favor," he said on the waiter. (Tuna Tartare and Patatas Bravas, please.)
"I hope we're just alone, Travis," I heard Kia promise.
I turned to her and raised an eyebrow at her.
"What are we going to eat, Travis?" she asked the man.
Travis smiled. He really looks like a playboy.
"What do you want to eat?" Travis's imitation of Arki.
"Tuna Tartare," Kia replied artfully.
Do they imitate us. I lightly kicked Kia.
"What's your trip?" Kia rolled her eyes.
"What's the use of us here? What are we going to eat?"she artistic promise to me.
My eyes widened. Yes! Arki only ordered the two of us.
Travis chuckled. "I'll just order for us, Kia. Don't worry," Travis whispered.
Travis left and ordered. "I'm just going to comfort room," Kia promised after a while.
I was about to go when Kia left suddenly. Now it's just the two of us, Arki. We just met again.
After our talk at sea I did not see him the next day. Kia told me that Travis was taking care of them. She is very updated.
I was looking around, trying to busy myself but he called me using my nickname, AGAIN.
"Sol ..." he uttered.
"Yes?" I replied.
"Can I ask you a personal question?" he softly asked.
"W-what is that? I-I don't personally share my personal life to others especially to those people who I am not close with or to the one who I know I can't trust," I replied.
He smiled sparingly. "Alright. That's why I'm asking permission to you," he said.
I sigh. "Fine. What is it?" I asked.
He was about to speak when the two arrived. He just kept quiet when they arrived. What could he ask.
After a minute, the waiter serve our order. I just ate quietly while they talked. Sometimes Arki try to joins me but my answer is always short.
"Where will we go next?" Kia asked as we walked.
“I want to go to Barcelona Cathedral,” I replied.
They all agreed with me. If before Kia and I were together, now she is with Travis. They seem to be getting closer.
I was surprised when Arki walked along with me.
"Sol," he called me.
I didn’t answer and just continued walking. "I know it's very personal but ..."
I look at him when he said that. It's scary. "What?" I asked.
He took a deep breath before speaking again. "Are you ... looking to your father?" he asked slowly. Fear that I might be offended.
I look away and continue walking. I don't what to answer him. How did he know? "How did you know?" my bold question.
"Kia told me. And when we're on the seashore that night, I think you're pertaining to your father," he replied.
I nodded. "You're right. I'm looking for him," I promised.
He stopped walking. He took my hand and he turned me to face him.
His eyes are soft while he's looking at me. That is not pity.
I bite my lips. I bowed because I didn’t want to look into his eyes.
"Sol ... do you want me to help you?" he softly asked at me.
I looked at him. I shook. "No. I can do it on my own. Besides, I can," I replied to him.
"Sol ..." he uttered. I shook again. I don't need his help.
It's too early for me to trust him. "Arki, I can't just trust you. Besides, I can do it on my own. I don't need anyones help for me to look for my father. It's just embarrassing that I can bother other people," I said. to him.
I didn't wait for him to answer and I turned my back on him. I walked next to Travis and Kia who were talking happily.
After a while, he was next to me again and quietly walking as well.
"We're here!" Kia's happy promise.
I smiled when I saw the church.
Travis and Kia entered first.
I would have been next when Arki called me again.
"You can trust me. Sometimes, you need somebody. Don't be so independent. Sometimes, you have to be dependent. That doesn't mean you're weak, okay?" he promised me.
I can see his sincerely through his eyes. But no.
I shook. "The last time I was dependent on someone, he left me. My dad left me so how can you say I have to depend on others? You still don't know me, Arki," I told him seriously.