The Mysterious Hooded Man

Bad Dreams

Chapter 3

Morning...

Napabalikwas ako nang bangon. For few days that I’ve been here I had the same dream. Someone standing at the end of my bed. That person is wearing a black hoodie. What's happening? Is it a dream? Of course, it is, this is the safest place on earth like what my daddy told me. It's just a Bad dream!

(Third person's Pov:)

HINDI siya masusundo ngayong araw ng kanyang Lolo dahil mayroon daw itong appointment sa doctor.

Kailangan niya pang sumakay ng jeep bago makauwi ng bahay, but before that she went to a mini market near her school to get some stuff.

Then she saw Bernard walking around on that store and he noticed her.

"Hey, Catalina," tawag ni Bernard sa kanya.

She smiled. Lumapit ito sa kanya.

"Mukhang wala kang sundo ngayon, ha?" he asked it like he already knew it.

"Ba't parang alam mo?" She is just looking around at the store.

"Well, mother ko lang naman ang doctor ng Lola mo. May appointment sila ngayong araw, hindi ba?"

"For real? Small world."

"Nope. Small Barrio." He has sense of humor.

"Do you drink?" he asked her when he noticed that she stopped in liquor station.

She giggled.

"I do. All kind."

"You want to come with me, then?"

"Where?"

"I know a place that we can go and drink."

"Even with this uniform?"

They're still wearing their uniform.

He nodded.

"You want to come, or no?"

They were looking at each other's eyes.

"Okay," she agreed.

She saw some excitement in Bernard's gesture.

Bernard drove for 15 minutes before they got there. Maliit na kubo na halos naka uniporme pa ang nag-iinom.

"What is this place?"

"Hiding sanctuary ng mga pasaway na estudyante..." He laughed.

"...gaya natin," he continued.

Pumasok sila sa loob at umorder ng isang bucket. They went out again to look for empty nipa hut. They found one at the back.

"I can't believe na mayroon na akong pwedeng mahila kapag gusto ko pumunta rito."

"What about Sonia and Karen?"

"Nah! They're babies. Pusta ako, na hindi pa nila alam ang lasa ng alak." They laugh.

"What about Timothy?" she asked.

He smirks.

"I don't like him. I feel like he is hiding something. He is very mysterious.” He drank his beer.

They just finished their first bucket in one hour. Bernard orders another bucket.

"Can you drive after this?" Catalina asked Bernard.

"Don't worry about it. I will drive you home safely. What about you? Hindi ba magagalit grandparents mo?"

"No. Walang strict sa family ko. I can go home drunk." She's really enjoying his company. They get along so easily.

"I'll just go to the bathroom."

She stood and went to the bathroom. She’s in a hurry when suddenly she ran into someone.

"Careful!" sambit ng kanyang nakabangga.

Na istatwa sandali si Catalina at nilingon ang kanyang nabangga ngunit wala na ito. She thinks she knew that voice or maybe she's just drunk.

After a minute she went back to Bernard. But the guy is already sleeping. Sinubukan niya itong alugin ngunit hindi ito nagigising. Tanging ungol lang ang ginagawa nito.

(End of third pov)

ANONG gagawin ko? I don't know how to drive. I felt anxious.

I'm about to get my phone to call someone to pick us up when...

"Hey, what are you doing here?"

I was surprised but at the same time glad that he was here.

"Timothy! I'm glad you're here."

“We were just drinking. Then nag-cr ako. Paglabas ko ay nakatulog na siya. Ayaw magising. "

I grabbed his hand upang igaya siya sa pwesto ni Bernard. I think he felt that I’m nervous.

"Don't worry. I got this." He called someone on his phone.

"Let's just wait for a minute."

I nodded but still I’m not okay.

"He was fine when I went to the bathroom," I explained.

"Yeah, he always said that he’s fine but ended up drunk. This is not the first time, don't worry."

His voice is very gentle. He held my both hand by his, na para bang nais niyang sabihin sa akin na huwag na akong mag-alala.

We waited for a few minutes then his friend came.

"Ikaw na ang bahala kay Bernard.”

Hinawakan niya ang aking kamay at iginaya sa kanyang sasakyan. He opened the door for me. I went inside and he put on my seat-belt. I smelled him. It's alluring. He smiled at me when he noticed that I’m not breathing.

"Breathe."

“You smell good!” I said.

He giggled a little.

"You think he'll be fine?" I asked him when he finally got on the driver’s seat.

"Yeah." keep his eyes on the road.

"What are you doing there by the way?" He asked me.

"Drinking.” I was looking outside the window.

"You like that kind of stuff?”

"Yes. I like drinking, hanging outside, all outdoor activities just to get out of the house." I looked at him.

"What about you? Anong ginagawa mo sa ganoong lugar. Mukha namang hindi ka sanay sa ganoon lugar," I continued.

"Says who...?"

"...if you want someone to drink with, you can call me anytime. I don't get wasted that easily."

I laughed when he said that. He is making fun of Bernard.

His car stopped in front of our house but I still didn’t get off.

"You think you'll be fine? Hindi ka ba nila pagagalitan?"

Umiling lamang ako nang mabilis. I looked to our front door. I wonder if my grandparents will come out right away. His car has darkly tinted window.

I want to do something. Something that I know he will be surprised about. I need to do it. Maybe alcohol gets on my body. I can still smell his scent. I think it’s stuck on my nose. I was looking on his eyes. GREEN EYES! I feel like he is hypnotizing me. We were staring to each other.

I can’t do this anymore!

I took off my seat-belt and I quickly jumped on his lap.

He was surprised! I could see through his eyes. But I can see more than that. He likes it!

Then I kissed him hungrily. He kissed me back while holding my hips close to his. I touched his d*ck, and it's already hard. I felt that it's huge. What do I expect he's tall and has big hands? I can hear his moan every time I massage him down there.

"Cat what are you doing?“ he asked me between our kisses.

I didn't answer him. I continued what I am doing. He is using his tongue now, I sucked it. He moaned again. I like the sound of his moaning. It's like I wanted to do more.

He unbuttoned my blouse one by one. He is very gentle. Then, when he saw my bra, he lowered it down and sucked my n*pple.

"Ugh!'' I'm moaning. His tongue is so good.

"Ugh, Tim I like that."

He is squeezing it while sucking it.

I couldn’t help but to tweak his hair. I feel my wetness down there. I moved my hips to scrub myself on his d*ck.

“Oh, my gosh, Cat. Ugh!”

We were both losing it when suddenly, we heard some knock on his window.

My grandparents.

I quickly got off his lap and fixed myself. I was about to open my window but he stopped me.

"Wait!" He fixed my skirt because it’s still lifted. Then he opened the window on my side.

"Lolo, Lola." I'm still breathing heavily.

"Ikaw pala 'yang bata ka. Hala eh, pumasok ka na. Akala namin kung sinong humarang sa driveway ng iyong Lolo."

"Ikaw pala, Timothy. Salamat sa paghatid sa aming apo."

He smiled so sweetly. He is perfect at hiding his emotions. He acted like nothing happened. He doesn’t even look nervous at all.

"Wala pong anuman, Lolo Nato. Mauna na po ako sa inyo," sinabi niya ito ng ako’y makalabas na ng sasakyan.

I looked at him, he’s still smiling.

"Take care," I said.

"See you tomorrow," he answered me.

I bit my lower lips and I can't help but to think. Who are you? Why do I feel like I've known you for so long?