Elijiah Alkie Rivera

Glaring with my folded arms at the man across me who has his hand currently at the waist of a beautiful woman.

 I don’t want to feel insecure because I know that I also have an irresistible look but this man is making it hard for me! What…what can I do? I have nothing to be proud of, but here I am. Acting brave in front of the man who has been occupying my mind these past few days.

“What are you doing? Move kid. We still have an important appointment.” The coldness of his voice made my heart ache.

I don’t have an idea why he was treating me like this. I thought we were fine already! But what is this? That look in his eyes! What’s with that look? Why is it so cold. What did I do this time?

They were just about to pass by me but I immediately spread my arms to block their way, as if it would.

“Aren’t we going to have dinner Ajax? You promised me yesterday. You agreed. I even cook your favorit---”

“I SAID MOVE! ARE YOU DEAF?!”

I twitch after his deep and loud voice sounded in the whole area. But this didn’t stop me. If he thinks that I’ll give up easily, then he’s wrong. I’ve been through a lot. I wont back down just because he shouted at me. No, never.¹Original: “Hindi. Hindi.” Lit: No. No.

“What’s wrong with you? We are still fine yesterday. I thought … I thought..”  I looked at the hand of the woman that was currently looped at Ajax biceps. Her red-painted fingernails slightly dug into his flesh. I felt like something snaped in my heart. I don’t know if I’ll be able to stop myself from this woman’s hair. “Fine! I’m sorry for bothering you. Goodbye.² Original: “… Magandang hapon” Lit: Good afternoon. But I changed it cause it can also be a way of saying goodbye. Good morning or good evening also can, depends on what time hehe.

I left with a heavy heart, and ruthlessly wiped the tears that was falling rapidly from my eyes. Today should be a happy day. I he doesn’t me, then don’t.

I would always force myself on things that I like but they don’t, just like my family and on my job. What did I do wrong ah? Was it because I’m a pr*stitute? Because I would let anyone touch me? Was it because I’m gay? What is it?!

Why do people can judge people so easily just because of their sexuality and job. Yes, I do sell my body but this was not because I like it. Yes, I am gay but I am still a human.

With a hiccups I close the door and lock it. I let my eyes wander all over the room and then cry again. I slowly fell down on the floor and weep. I’ve always wanted to have someone with me in Christmas. But that didn’t happen.

“Meow~”

I stoped crying when I heard the small voice. I looked down and in there was a cute white furbaby.

“Minky!” I gently lifted her and put her near my chest.

Minky is a baby cat that I picked up yesterday on the road. She was still malnourished but I know that after a take care of her well she’ll be cute. “Meow~”

“Awww! Merry Christmas, baby. I love you!”

My action halted when I heard the continues banging at my door. I got up and look at the peephole in my door.

I opened the door much faster than four o’clock and look at the man in front of me with disbelief.

His cold gaze made my inside tingles. My heart was beating fast.

“A-Ajax?”

“Move!"

I think I’m hard.

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Translator: W-what? You what?!