Chapter 13:

At the other side of the room… the exit…

The song playing on the background is Pyramid.

Ann Li took one stick from her bag and started lighting it. That’s their song! Gosh, I can’t bear to go back there and see them together again. A small drop of tear from Ann didn’t escape the eyes of Jenny who followed her.

Jenny: Ann, (holding Ann’s shoulder) please don’t lit your cigarette. You know bawal yan dito.

Ann was crying hard this time. She didn’t lit the cigarette but was still holding it with the lighter. Jenny hugged Ann and is trying to tell her that she’s there for her.

Ann: I’m so sorry. Go back inside. You need to be with them. (wiping her tears)

Jenny: I can’t leave you here. They’ll be fine without me. Ryan is there to be the clown.

That made Ann smile but in an instant, she’s crying again. She covered her face with her hand and cried.

Jenny: Ann, please stop crying na. What is wrong with you? Please tell me.

Ann: Jen, ang tanga tanga ko! I thought it’s really gonna work…. I thought our love team can save us. I thought there will still be us…

Jenny: It’s ok Ann. It’s ok.

Ann: No it’s not ok Jenny. Can’t you see? He wants her back! They all want her! Ivan wants her too. And di ba sila na ni Jack?

Jenny who knew the truth about Jack and Devon can only sigh. It wasn’t the right time to tell Ann about it. She might freak out more if she will know that Jack is set to marry someone really soon and that he and Devon are history.

Jenny: Ann, just calm down. Please. Talk to James about it.

Ann: I can’t! I don’t want to! Oh my God! I don’t want to know the truth. Sh**!

Jenny kept quite. She just let Ann deal with her own ordeals. Since Ann went out of PBB house, she has been telling Jenny about how she misses the attention James is giving her because he’s too preoccupied with Devon .

Even after the big night, she goes out with him and even if he said on national television that he’s closer to her but she felt that there’s something wrong. Why is he not showing the same body language if he’s with Devon . Why are their pictures more happy to look at. JamLi has more followers but are they just an item because of the fans?

Ann thought… I need to get out of here. I need to think. I need him to miss me. I hope my plans will work.

Ann: Jenny, I have to go. Just tell that I’m having an upset stomach. Basta bahala ka na.

Ann hurriedly gathered her things and headed to the elevator. Jenny followed her and was still trying to convince her to stay.

Jenny: Ann. Ann, please stay. I’ll call James. Or I’ll ask Ivan to take you home. Please.

Ann: No Jenny. I don’t want them to see me like this. Don’t bother. Someone’s fetching me now. He’s already on his way. (And her cellphone rang).

Ann: Whei? Ni chay na li? (Hello? Where are you?) Haw la. Sye sye ni. Babye (Good. Thank you. Bye). Jenny, bye. I’m going now. Thanks and pasensya na ok.

Jenny: Ann wait! Grrrrrr!!!!!

Jenny went back to the room and saw that everyone was having fun.

Ryan: Jinny! Ei crazy gur! Where ab you been? Living me hir all alon? Lily lily crazi!

Jenny: You’re the one who’s crazy! Hinatid ko si Ann.

Devon: Saan na si Ann Jen?

Jenny: She’s having upset stomach. (Turned to James) She went home na.

James: Ayt. I’ll text her then.

Ivan went near Devon .

Ivan: You ok Kiddo? (pat her head)

Devon: Yup! (Smiling)

Ivan: Take it easy ok. It’s not gonna be easy.

Devon: I know. Thank you Kuya Ayven! (Gave him a brotherly tight hug)

Ivan wanted to do something crazy just to tease James so he imitated the hug that James and Devon shared during the last night in PBB house. The hug with a swirl!

James saw it and no matter how he hides his feeling, he still considers Ivan a threat to his feelings for Devon !

An hour after, everyone called it a night. James offered to take Devon home and Devon only agreed when Ivan gave her the go signal.

Fretzie, Bret, James and Devon were the last housemates to go. Before leaving Ivan’s unit and while waiting for the lift to go to the lobby, Ivan was waiting for them at the door. When the elevator opened, Fretz, Bret and James went in but Devon ran to Ivan and gave him a big hug and buried her face on his chest. Ivan hugged Devon tightly as well. She felt so small in his arms.

Devon gave Ivan a peck in the cheeks and whispered to him…. I love you Kuya Ayven. Thank you for everything.

Ivan kissed Devon as well and whispered I love you too Kiddo!

The hurt expression of James face didn’t escape the keen eye of Ivan. He let go of Devon and told everyone…

Ivan: Ingat guys ha. See you on Sunday at ASAP.

Fretz, Bret, Davon and James waved good bye at Ivan.

When Ivan closed the door. He let out a big sigh and whispered…

Ivan: I love you Kiddo… I still love you Deevan….