CRYSTAL IN THE SEA (Cntrl S Series #3)(Unedited)
Dawnvellichor · 54 chapters · 73,031 words
Prologue
Before reading this might check the first and second series first because this story is already the third one:
RUIN MY LIFE (Cntrl S Series #1)
GOD HAS HEARD (Cntrl S Series #2)
Disclaimer: this story fiction name, characters, business, events, places,incidents are produced by the author’s imagination or dreams, any resemblance to the actual persons or events are purely confidencial.
this story might contain mature scene, strong language that are not suitable to very young readers, please read this at your own risk.
This story are purely unedited and have lots of error please if you have encaounters typo’s language error please bear with me, will try my best to fix it in any moment.
“Hmm..hmmm…ohhohh…” a lovely harmonic voice where surrounding the whole wide garden of Salazar back yard.
As a handsome little boy hum certain music.
He didn’t know that underneath the glass door through the garden, there was a little cute girl standing and watching him silently.
Cute little smiles were puzzled in her lips, as she admire the voice that coming from the handsome little boy.
The little girl decided to step out of the door, she silently went near him and accidently step on a small tree branches that made a loud sounds that stop the little boy from humming. The little girl’s whole body feels nervous as their eyes met.
She made an awkward smile at him and put a peace sign on the air. She saw how the little boy face turn red and quickly run pass through her.
“Hoy wait lang bata!” the little girl tried to stop him by calling him but he didn’t bother to look back, kaya naiwan ang batang babae na magisa sa napakalawak na garden ng Salazar’s Mansion.
The girl little hands landed on a bunch of pink roses as she tried to smell it but suddenly lose some balance and fell on the roses.
“Ouch” masikit ito ng konti dahil nauna ang mukha niya na nahulog bago ang buo kong katawan. It turns out na nasubsob ang mukha niya sa tumpok ng rosas.
Nakarinig siya ng mahinang hagik-gik mula sa pintuang gawa sa salamin, When she glance at it she saw the little boy laughing at her position and situation.
Iritang tumayo ang batang babae at tinuro ang batang lalake na nakatago sa pinto. “Hoy bata bakit ka tumatawa ah!!!” suway nito sa batang lalake.
The little boy step out of the glass door and continue laughing at her. “You look funny” tinuro pa nito ang mukha ng batang babae na naging dahilan para kapain ito ng batang babae.
Puno ng petals ng roses ang mukha nito. Magaslaw itong pinunasan ng batang babae at hindi napansin ang paglapit ng batang lalake sakanya.
“Bakit naman kasi nahulog ako––” hindi natapos ng batang babae ang kanyang binubulong ng hawakan ng batang lalake ang kanyang braso na nasakanyang mukha.
Binaba niya ito at nginitian ang batang babae. “Let me” pagpriprisinta nito sakanya.
Ang batang lalake ang nag-alis ng mga tiring rosas sakanyang mukha. Napatitig ang batang babae sakanya habang tinatanggal nito ang mga dumi sa mukha.
“Next time you should just pick a piece of flower and smell it, wag yong isusubsob mo ang sarili mo sa bulaklak.” Halatang nagpipigil ito ng tawa habang sinasabi iyon, kaya hindi mapigilan na kumunot ang mukha ng batang babae.
“Also if you want to hear me sing you should watch in front of me not behind of me ok” the little boy tap her head and create a handsome smile that made the little girl blushes.
“I will gladly sing for you” in just a snap the little boy steel a kiss form the little girl and quickly run inside the mansion, leaving the little girl stun.
“Anak sigurado kana ba talaga dito?” I stop fixing my clothes as my mom asks me those.
I build a wide smile at her, and make her feel ok about it. “I’m very sure mom”.
My mom pouted and stops putting my things on my bag. “Why can’t you just be an artist here, madami namang magagndang song records dito anak” she’s still trying to convince me with this but I’m sure about this 100%.
“Mom saying naman ang opportunity na binigay sakin sa France kung hindi ko ito tatanggapin”
“Pero malalayo ka samin ng daddy at kuya mo” I know that my mom is just trying to hold her tears in front of me.
Tumayo ako mula sa aking kama at niyakap siya ng sobrang higpit. “It’s just 2 years mom we can handle that ok, isa pa I’m already 30 years old I can live on my own already don’t worry I won’t die there” agad akong hinampas ni mom dahil sa huli kong sinabi, kaya natawa ako at mas lalo siyang niyakap.
“Loko ka talagang bata ka” she wipes her tears and resume helping me packing things.
I just made little jokes for her so she won’t cry again, after that she already sleep on their room and let me rest for a moment before my flight later.
After an hour of nap, gumising na din ako at nag-ayos, I made sure that everything I need is already at my luggage, I check my phone, papers, passport and other things that is important.
While fixing my hoodie, dad open the door and “Son she’s already down stairs” I nodded and quickly get my thing before going down stairs.
I saw her standing in front of the main door and biting her nails, which she usually do when she’s about to cry. Nakataligod siya sakin kaya hindi niya napansin ang pagbaba ko, I slowly went near her and hugged her from back.
“AY PALAKA!”
I chuckled and kiss her cheeks. She face me with her sad eyes but she purse a smile instead.
Her hands wrapped around my neck and she just stared at me silently. I smiled at her and give her a smack. “gwapo ko ba?” i joked.
Kahit na tumawa siya sa tanong ko bakas parin ang lungkot sa kanyang mukha. I know her she’s just controlling herself right now.
And that can easily make me bail this flight but she held my hands so tight, she leads the way to the service car. Lumingon muna ako sa pintuan kung saan nakatayo ang aking mga magulang. Mom is crying while dad is calming her up.
I smiled at them and wave before I went inside the car with her.
She remains silent in the whole ride, but she didn’t let go of my hands the whole time, it was so tight and full of security.
Pagdating namin sa Airport hindi parin siya nagsasalita pero bawat hakbang na aming tinatahak ay dama ko ang takot sakanya.
“CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3, I REPEAT CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3.” As we all heard the announcement, her grip tightens, as I face her she’s already filled of tears.
“I can’t help it” she said and cried harder. She hugged me so tight.
I feel pain in my chest seeing her like this. “I’m not crying for you to bail this flight Tove, just please let me hugged before you leave.”
What she said really made me want to stop this decision; I just want to be with her.
“I don’t want to leave you” I whisper at her.mas lalong lumakas ang pag-iyak dahil sa mga sinabi ko.
“Please leave and reach for your dreams Tove please”
“AGAIN CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3, I REPEAT CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3.” Pag uulit ng announcement kaya bumitaw siya sa pagkakayakap sakin at hinawakan ang aking mukha.
She kissed me.
“Please leave now Tove” she whisper between our lips and push me away.
“Tove go already baka maiwan ka ng flight mo” napatingin ako kay Kuya Light as he handed me my lugagges.
I glance at her again. “Go Tove you can do it” she tried to cheer me up but tears were flowing in her face.
I smiled at her and nodded; I turn my back and started walking through the Gate 3. It was a full heavy step, pakiramdam ko gusto ko nalang umatras at manatili sa tabi niya.
Nang nasa tapat na ako ng gate 3, I heard her shout “I love you Tove!!!!!!!” and with I enter the gate with a fearless smile and at the same time tears in my eyes.
“I’ll promise I’ll be back for you”
Wait for me.
Author: Let’s all wait for Tove guys. Welcome to our third series.
CITS
TOVE
FAYRE
CARTER
KALILA
CHAPTER 1
“Our most talk about student here in Mondrian University is no other than the hottest Vice President of student council and the famous vocalist of Cntrl S band Apollo Tove Salazar, based on this article the young handsome student was so versatile and hardworking when it comes to his university responsibility and his band. He is also known as the Perfect man of Mondrian because of his achievements, his the lead rank student on business building he has 1.20 GWA and he also received many opportunities from university’s abroad but he refuse it and resume his study in Mondrian. Now he is the leading student in Mondrian University and many companies is after him when he graduated this year, wonder what will he choose after he graduated. Naka naman iba talaga itong kaibigan natin taas ng level hindi maabot!” Aiden teasingly said while scrolling on his phone.
I bet his reading the university articles on Mondrian journalist page. I just smirk at him and fix the things here in the audio room.
“1.20 ang GWA kahit hindi pumapasok araw-araw apaka lakas”
“His not like you jerk his studying even though he have many responsibility not like you wala kang ibang ginawa kung hindi mangbabae” Tagan haze at him.
“hoy nag-aaral ako noh!”
I just laugh at them and grab my bag. “Hindi pa kayo aalis tara na?” they both stand up and we went out of the audio room. Gaya ng inaasahan may mga iilang fans na nakaabang sa labas ng Audio room kaya we meet with them first, took some pictures, video greets and sign things.
“Apollo sobrang gwapo mo talaga” one of them said while letting me took a pictures with them. I just smiled at her and she asks for hug so I give it genuinely to her.
After a minute of interaction we three proceed to our class. I’ve listed all our future topics cou’z I surely know that I won’t be attending some of our class this coming week, sunod sunod ang gig at trabaho sa student council so I have to study at home.
I wanted to maintain good grades dahil isa ito sa makukuhanan ko ng lakas if I face the real world outside this university, this is our last year and after that I’ll be working and face the reality, I wanted to be ready for anything.
“Huy huy may bagong article nanaman oh” napalingon ako kay Aiden ng bumulong ito sa tabi ko at busy sa pagscroll sa kanyang phone kahit nasa kalagitnaan kami ng discussion.
“What?“Gan ask him.
“Sabi ko may article nanaman kay Tove tignan mo” he handed it to Tagan and after him he give it to me.
I read the article. “Breaking Mondrian Updates: Our perfect man Apollo Salazar is also the heirs of Salazar condominiums. His family owns the Great Salazar condominiums. We all know that Salazar condominiums is one of the highest and grossing condominium here in the country also they are already branching out abroad. Isn’t he the real perfect man?” the article contains my family pictures that pop up on special gatherings and the Salazar Condominium.
“How can they get all of this informations?” I said and chuckle a little. Well It’s not really a big deal for me cou’z it true but I just want to be simple student. Ayaw kong tingalain ako dahil sa pamilya ko, I wanted to stand up on my own way.
Not because I’m a Salazar.
“Lupit talaga buti nalang hindi pa nila nalalaman na ako nagmamayari ng Xin Company hahahah” binatukan ni Tagan si Aiden dahil sa sinabi nito.
“They will surely know now dahil sa lakas ng boses mo!!!” he said.
“aray ko naman! Ano kaya magpost ako ng article na si Oliver Tagan Ramirez ay ang nagiisang taga pagmana ng Ramirez Corporation edi talo mo pa tong si Tove niyan hahahaha” I just laugh at him at patuloy ang pagbabangayan nilang dalawa.
I wonder why many students are so curious about my life, and they willingly put their time on searching for my backgrounds?
But I still appreciate their love and hard work for searching hehe..
The class ended and we step out of the classroom and I first saw Cater on his way to the student council office, kaya nagpaalam na rin ako kila Tagan at Aiden.
“I’ll see you later at the gig” they both nodded and I leave them already.
I run to the student council office and as I enter the room everyone is busy on their segnated jobs. “vice buti andito kana may papapirmahan ako sayong mga papers sayo nalang ang kulang eh tapos na si Press kanina” shay said while putting a hundreds of papers in my table. I nodded at her and seated on my table.
“Thanks shay” I said.
Halos hindi kona makita ang ibang table dahil sa tambak na papers saking lamesa, this will be a long signing I guess.
“Sa wakas andito kana” I glance at my side as I started signing.
It’s’ Carter.
“Hey, I had classes I just attended one para naman hindi ako mahuli ng sobra sa klase” I said.
“Oo na ikaw na masipag mag-aral hahaha” he teases.
“I know that already” I confidently said and continue what I’m doing.
“By the way sa incoming event dito sa University this week end naka reserve na ba kami ng sched sa Cntrl S? alam mo naman higly requested kayo tuwing may event or program ang student council” he said and lean on my side tabe while crossing his arms above his chest.
“Sure thing” I answer.
“Oh sya sige iwan na muna kita dito ah kaya mona yan tapos kona lahat ng trabaho ko” he said.
My brow frowned at him “At bakit maaga kang aalis ngayon mamaya pa ang out natin mga student council ah?” I ask.
He smirk and “I have date with my girlfriend kaya ikaw muna bahala dito”
“so that’s the reason kung bakit nauna ka pang pumirma sakin dito”
“Yup I want a quality time with her naman” umiling iling nalang ako sakanya at tumanggo.
“Ok you go and I’ll take charge here go go!” I said and push him away my side.
“Yes! Thank you youre the best!” he said before he went out of the room.
Carter was my childhood best friend ever since kinder garden we are already in tack with each other. Before I meet Tagan and Aiden I already have Cater so we treat one another as siblings already and we’d be always at each other’s back.
I continue doing my job and after an hour I’ve already done signing all this papers and give it back to shay.
“Thank you Vice” she said.
As what i deal with Carter, I take charge here and wait till everyone is done with their jobs.nangmatapos na ang lahat pinauna kona silang umuwi bago ako tuluyang umalis ng student council office. I make sure that it’s completely locked before I leave.
While walking in the hallway, dim lights where already set on the place dahil gabi narin at iilang studyante nalang ang andito.
“Tove!!!” I turn my back when someone called my name.
And there she is running towards my place, showing her brightest smile in the middle of the dark.
She stop in front of me, hinihingal pa ito habang nakangiti sa harapan ko.
“Hi”
I smiled at her and “Fayre”.
Author: i’ll wait for comments guys! Welcome to our perfect man story…
CHAPTER 2
“Fayre”
“yes?” she jolly said.
“why are you still here?” tumingin ako sa paligid dahil madilim na at wala ng masyadong tao, delikado na ang ganitong oras.
“I was waiting for you” she said and reaches for my hands.
I can’t help but to stare at it as she intertwined our hands, as I rose my head and face her sweetest smile flashes just like what she always do since we were child.
“Next time don’t wait for me ok it’s dangerous for you!” I tried to make it sound firm for her to listen, dahil alam kk kung gano siya kakulit, and I know she won’t follow me.
“But I wanted to wait for you, gusto kong sabay tayong umuwi” she said and pouted, with that I pinch her cheeks a little and smile at her.
“May gig po kasi ako ngayon kaya pano tayo sabay uuwi?” sambit ko at medyo ginulo ang kanyang buhok. Agad siyang sumimangot at inayos ang kanyang buhok.
With that frowned face it just makes her prettier in my eyes.
“Edi sasama ako sa gig mo I wanna watch” she said and smiles genuinely.
Wala akong nagawa kung hindi umiling at nagsimula nang maglakad kasama siya.
She’s Eunice Fayre Cansino my childhood best friend, I, she and Carter were friend since kinder garden and we’ve been there for each other just like our parents do. She’s the daughter of Tita Locine my mother’s best friend, kaya sabay kaming lumaki at magkasama kaming tatlo sa bawat school na nililipatan namin. She’s a kind of girl that never leaves your back, she’s also one of the reasons why I pursue singing and meet Tagan and Aiden back then.
“Did you eat already?” I ask while were walking down the hall.
“Hmm not yet, you?” she ask and look at me.
“Let’s just grad some drive thru and head to the bar” I said and pull the car keys out of my pockets. As we reach the parking lot, I open the passenger’s seat for her.
Pagkasakay ko nang sasakyan agad ko nang sinimulan ang engine and make our way to the fast-food.
“Good evening ma’am, sir what’s your order?” were already here at the drive thru.
“What do you want?” I ask as I glance at her.
“Just one chicken burger and sundae” I nodded and “two piece of chicken burger and two large sundaes please”
“Is that all sir? 2 piece chicken burger and 2 large sundaes.”
“Yes please”
“Just wait at the receive area sir” she said and smiled at us, as we headed to the next window.
While waiting a saw Fayre getting something on her back so I look at her and wait for her to slip it out. “What are you doing I ask?” I ask.
“I have something for you” she said, still busy on finding it inside her bag.
Ngayon ko lang na pansin na suot pala niya ang jacket ko and underneath is her white clean tube paired with high wasted skirt. Fayre’s style is a little bit girly and classy that’s why she have many admires in school. Those really bother me back then because there was a point that she got stalk and followed by his admirers so I give her my jacket so some of them would stop and believe that she’s already taken.
And I can say that it really works though.
“here!” she shouted.
May hawak siyang isang white t-shirt, ayan ba ang hinahanap niya sa bag niya kanina? “What’s with that?” I said and curiously scanning the shirt.
She’s smiling while showing the shirt to me. “TADAAAA!!!”
It’s a white oversized shirt, with Apollo’s printed picture, not me Apollo but the real Apollo the god of light. Kaya kumunot ang noo ko ng konti when I look at her.
“I made this for you and I want you to where it Tove” she said it like she’s really excited to see me wearing it.
I remember that Fayre’s really into Clothes kaya hindi nakakapagtakang nagawa niya ito with her own hands.
“it’s nice” maganda ito at mukhang kakasya naman sakin, kaya when she handed it to me I quickly unbutton my polo shirt.
“Hey!!!” nagulat ako ng bigla niyang pigilan ang aking mga kamay na kasalukuyang inaaunbutton ang aking damit.
“what?”
“You’re freaking undressing in front of the drive thru window young man!!!” she haze like she can’t believe what ’s happening.
Kaya hindi ko napigilang ngumiti ng nakakalo sakanya. “Why are you worried that they might think that were doing nasty thing here?” I tease her.
She immediately throws her bag on my face and showed her disgusted face. “Manners Apollo!!!” she nags so I chuckled.
“I’m just kidding Fay”
“Ma’am, sir here’s your order” naputol ang pagtingin ko kay Fayre ng dumating na ang order namin at dahan dahan itong inabot sakin ng crew and I paid it already and drive our way to my scheduled gig. I bet that Tagan is already there but Aiden I’m not sure.
“I want you to wear that when you sing tonight Tove” she said while eating her sundae already.
“Yes ma’am noted” I said and park my car on the parking lot of the bar.
Nag maayos kona itong nai-park I grab the shirt and quickly remove my polo. “HEYYYYY!!!! MY GHAD TOVE!!!” again she sahouted her lungs out.
I just laugh at her and undress myself in front of her. “Still not use to it Fay?” natatwang sambit ko habang inaayos ang shirt na bigay niya.
Well Tagan, Aiden and I talked about our color coding for tonight and it’s gray but Fayre wanted this for me so I might bail that deal.
Just for her.
“it’s still not appropriate to undress in front of a lady Tove…!!!” she haze and went out of the car already.
Umiling iling nalang ako at ng matapos ayusin ang sarili at bumaba na rin ako ng sasakyan. I saw her talking to her friends that’s also in here so I just went pass through her but I handed her my polo before i went inside the bar and leave her there. I know her she would rather stay with her friends now than to watch me alone.
But I’m ok with that atleast hindi ako nag-aalala na may umaaligid sakanya pag wala ako.
She’s frown to boy’s attraction because of her undeniable beauty.
“Hey!” I greeted Tagan as I went inside of the VIP room.
He just nodded at me and resumes strumming his guitar and again I saw cookies beside his seat so I assume that Celine already went here. Kinuha koi to at binuksan cou’z I surely know that he won’t eat it again.
Umupo ako sa tabi niya at kinain ang cookies, well I like Celine’s baking skills she create delicious treats but this old man beside me don’t like sweets nor anything! His a heartless guy.
“WAZZUPPPP GUYSSs” the door open’s and the great jerk are here.
I cross my arms and watch him enter. “Sorry nalate ako an gaga nyo kasi masyado hahaha” he said and laugh on his own.
“Tsk” Tagan glared at him.
“ano nanamang bang ginagawa mo Ai?” I ask him.
“Dilig dilig lang” he smirk and with that I clearly understand what his meaning to say.
“FLIRT!” sabay naming sambit ni Tagan sakanya.
“HAHAHAHAHAHAHA”
The name Fayre is pronounce as “FAY-RE” but if you want to call her Fayre like Fire it’s up to you.hehehe…
CHAPTER 3
We were busy talking inside the room when the Bar manager interrupt and say. “Guys are you ready the stage is waiting for you”
Dahil sa sinabi niya ay mabilis na kaming tumayo at dinala palabas ang aming mga gamit.
“GUY’S ARE YOU READY FOR OUR HANDSOME TREAT FOR YOU?!!?!? TONIGHT WE HAVE THE MOST HOTTEST BAND FROM MONDRIAN UNIVERSITY…” nasalikod palang kami ng stage at sobrang lakas nang hiyawan ng crowed kaya hindi ko mapigilang ngumiti.
They were showing over flowing love and support to us and I completely appreciate it.
“OK LET’S WLECOME CNTRL S BAND WOAHHHHHH!!!” We step out of the stage and face a the crowed.
They were shouting, cheering and calling our names while we’re fixing our thing in front. Nang matapos na namin ang pagaayos at agad na kaming pumwesto sa gitna.
Before I sing my eyes were roaming around to find Fayre, and I saw her in one of the table at the second floor, seating with her friend and watching us down here. I smiled at her before start singing.
(STUCK IT UP- LIAM PAYNE ft. A.BOOGI WIT DA HOODIE)
“I don’t wanna be broke when I D-I-E Wanna be livin’ it up in VIP Tryna get in the club, they wanna see ID Want me to wear nice shows and a T-I-E I’ve been workin’ and gettin’ by But that ain’t enough to satisfy ‘Cause I got dreams for you and I So I got money on my mind So if you wanna stack it up, man, you gotta work for it I-I-I-I-I-I Ain’t nobody gonna be doin’ it for ya”
The crowed is enjoying the music so it makes me feel hype, so i move out and vibing the beat of the music.
“I got dreams and I got time But that ain’t enough to get me by So I stack it up, man, I gotta work for it Yeah, I got money on my mind I-I, I-I I got money on my mind I-I, I-I I wanna flex hard like D-O-E But right now my car need the M-O-T And I can’t give the valet no T-I-P But like him, I got dreams and they’re B-I-G”
After our play we quickly went out of the stage and headed to the VIP room rested for a small amount of time and after that we separate our ways. I waited for Fayre inside the car because I don’t want to interact with the fans outside right now. I just feel tired right now and do other things, minutes pass by she showed up and run to my car and quickly went inside.
“look I took so many pics of you I told you ang ganda ng Apollo shirt ko sayo eh, look I already posted it on ig and many fans already reacted to it and create his cool hashtag for you #ApolloSalazargodofmusic and many fans posted pictures of you here look oh” she’s showing it to my bare face right now.
I just smiled at her and held her hands “Thank you for these shirt Fay” I sincerely said. I really appreciate things like this.
It makes me happy.lalo na paggaling sa kanya.
“That’s nothing Tove” she sweetly said, I lean on close to her and we gaze at each other.
I reach for the seatbelt and gently attach it to her seat for safety measures and go back to my seat, start the engine.
“I’ll take you home” I said. she nodded.
It was a minute’s and were already in front of their house, well her house is only a blocks away from her so I can also say that I’m home too.
Ako na ang nagprisintang tanggalin ang kanyang seatbelt but when I’m in front of her, her hands encircle around my waist as she pull me closer for a hug. “Thank you for the treat and taking me home” she said and lean her head on my shoulders so I stayed like that until she let go but she didn’t.
“What’s new with this Fay lagi ko naman itong ginagawa sayo” I said.
Fayre tighten the hug “I don’t know but I just want to thank you, and this night feels so special for me maybe because you’re wearing what I made” her sweet side is showing off again.
“ahhh” i don’t know what to say but I just hug her back.
After that she steps out of the car and kiss my cheeks before she enters the house. Umuwi narin ako pagkatapos non’.dito ako sa bahay namin tumuloy at hindi sa condo ko dahil ito ang mas malapit. The soon na makatapak ako sa kwarto ko ay agad na akong hinila ng antok dahil sa sobrang pagod.
Kinabukasan ay maaga akong gumusing dahil may sched ang student council ngayong umaga na meeting with the university head president, and it’s very important.
Habang naglalakd palang ako sa hallway ay nakita kona agad sa labas ng office si Carter kaya lumapit ako sakanya.“Tove andyan kana pala tara na bilis andon na sila sa loob”
Tama nga siya pagpasok namin sa loob ay andito na ang lahat pati si Mr. President.
The meeting started and it’s all about the university’s upcoming events and the duties we needed to attend with and some sort of important thing. Nang matapos ito Carter and I headed to the nearest canteen and eat our breakfast there dahil tuwing my early meetings kami ay aasahan mo na hindi kami talaga nakakapagalmusal.
Kaya dito na kami nagaalmusal pagtapos ng meeting. “Balita ko naggig ka nanaman kagabi? Your so cool bro isipin mo galing ka sa maraming signings sa student council and yet to still manage to have gigs at night” amaze was showed all over his face while saying those words.
“Just a proper time management Carter that’s the trick” I said and take a spoon of bacons.
“Btw I had a great time with my girl last night”
“sex?” I said.
His eyes quickly widened through what I said. “CRAZY!!! THAT’S NOT WHAT I MEAN BRO!!!” he looks so embarrass about it so I smirk at him.
“Baliw ka Tove hindi ko naman gagawin yon kay Kal, I respect her!!!”
“Gentleman kana pala ngayon” I tease.
Back then Carter was a big jerk when it comes to girls, he doesn’t approach any girls but since she met his anonymous girlfriend now he become so different and so gentle.
“for her I am” he confidently said.
I’m getting curious about his girl already, I haven’t meet here so I can’t judge without witness.
“I respect Kal Tove she’s a great woman and I wanted the best for her, she’s so funny, cute and crazy but that made her special to me.” woah this is the first time Carter said words like that it’s so sweet for him.
Ever since we were child he is a cool jerk guy but now I can say that there’s really something about that girl his talking about.
“good for you then” I commented and resume eating.
“How bout’ you and Fay? What the catch?” I rose my gaze because of his question.
What’s the catch?
CHAPTER 4
Carter’s Point of View
After the tiring whole day of university works at last natapos na din at kasalukuyan na kaming naglalakad palabas ni Tove sa student council office, we’ve been working for the whole day because of the incoming events this week and as the president and vice president, it’s our job to focus on it and make sure that everything is settled.
“I’ll go this way Car, I’ll see my band first” I face Tove when he pointed to the right side of the hallway.
I nodded “Ok see you tomorrow then bro,” I said and we separate ways.
I glance on my wrist watch while walking and its 5 pm already and I know that Kal is still on her last class so I might just wait for her outside the building. Mabilis akong nagtungo sa Comm-Arts building at nagstay sa isa sa mga benches doon.
Mga ilang munuto din akong naghintay bago ko nakita siyang pababa ng hagdanan kasama ang mga kaibigan niya.
I stand and wait for her.
“Sobrang hirap naman kasi ng pinapagawa ni Mr.Canson satin pano tayo kukuha ng apam sa lead play natin niyan baks!!”
“Tanga gurl ang di mo ba feel apam din kaya hanap ni Mr.Canson”
They were talking about something while walking at halatang hindi pa nila ako napapansin.
“Hoy gago kayo hindi naman siguro”
“Nako Coco nakita moba pano niya tignan si Ben kanina simula ulo hanggang tit––” hindi natapos ni Kal ang kanyang sasabihin ng takpan ni Bannie at Cloe ang kanyang bibig dahil nakita nila ako sa tapat nila.
I saw how Kal’s eyes widened when she sees me, I can’t help but to smile at her because of her cute reaction.
“Car andito ka pala” Coco said beside her.
“Yup andito ako para sunduin kayo and let’s go eat somewhere my treat” I said.
Bannie and Cloe flashes there biggest smile on me as I said that I will treat them out.
Agad silang lumapit at pumalupot sa magkabilang braso ko. “Tagala ba Mr.President libre mo kami sa labas?”
“Enebe pres weg kene meheye ne sebehen ne eke eng geste me mekedate pepeyeg nemen eke” Bannie said while clinging her arms around my right arms.
Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko kaya nginitian ko nalang sila at tinignan si Coco at Kal, asking for help though.
“BENIDICTO VERSOSA, LUISIANO JOSE DELISAY!!!!” Kal firmly said.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!” parang gusto kong takpan ang aking mga tenge sa sobrang lakas ng tili ni Bannie at Cloe sa sinabi ni Kal. Bumitaw sila saking mga braso at sinugod si Kal, face her with there flaming glaring eyes.
“HOY WAG MO NGA KAMI TINATAWAG SA PANGALAN NAMIN NA IYON IT’S BANNIE KAL HINDI BENICTO VERSOSA! BANNIE B ANG PANGALAN KO!!!” while bannie’s saying that Kal just cross her arms and raise her brows son her.
“TAMA GURL CLOE KASI YON HINDI LUISIANO JOSE DALISAY, MY GOSH NAKAKASTRESS KA PUMAPANGIT TULOY AKO DAHIL SAYO” I was controlling my smile while watching them both exaggeratedly react to Kal’s said.
“Panget ka naman talaga gurl wag kang asumera diyan tabi niya” Kal’s push Cloe and Bannie’s face aside and went near me.
I embrace her as she cling her arms around my waist. “I miss you” I whisper and kiss her head.
“napakaPDA!!!! AWITTTTTTTT!!!!!” bannie and cloe shouted but Kal just make her face with them.
Nailing iling nalang ako at nagsimula na silang ayain. “Tara na” I said, naglakad na kami papuntang parking and went to a nearest restaurant and gaya nga ng sabi ko I treat them dinner and we just talk and bond.
“GAGA SARAP KAYA TITIGNAN NI MR.GUARSON TUWING NAGTUTURO SIYA NAPAPATINGIN SA ANO GURL DOON” Bannie said while biting her fries.
“Baliw ang bastos talaga ng bibig mo!!!” Cloe said.
“BET MO DIN NAMAN GURL KALA MO BA HINDI KO NAKITA ANG TINGIN MO SAKANYA”
“hoy mga gaga andito boyfriend ko kung ano ano mga sinasabi niyo!!!” Suaway ni Kal sa kanilang dalawa at kasabay noon angpagbato niya ng fries sa dalawang ito.
I know it’s unethical but I just let her be herself when she’s in front of me dahil tanggap ko naman siya kahit ano pa siya.
“ayy sorry Pres” Bannie.
“No it’s fine” I said and resume eating. Nagpatuloy silang nagkwkwentuhan about sa mga pinagnanasaan nilang lalake, halos kami nalang ni Coco ang kumkain ng maayos dito.
“tanga may pinapagawa pa si Miss Devina satin na writing script remember” Cloe said.
“Ano bayan daming gawain ayaw kona talaga dito sa mundo!!!” Kal haze beside me.
“Saan mo gusto gurl?” bannie ask.
“Sa mundo mo” when she said those words her eyes are on mine. I smiled and kiss her cheeks.
She blush and because of it. “SHETTTTTTT APAKA SWEET NAMAN KALTER IS REAL” Bannie and Cloe.
Actually sila lang talaga ang nag bond and talk cou’z I’m just watching them the whole time.
Kalila Orabelle Flores is my girlfriend for almost 5 months, I meet her with the help of my childhood friend who’s her bestfriend now and it’s Coco or Coline Dela Vega, she was my neighbor slash bestfriend back then. Pero hindi niya kilala sila Tove at Fayre dahil kaibigan ko ang mga yon dahil sa mommies namin and siya naman kaibigan ko dahil magkapit bahay lang kami simula pa noon.
Magkaibigan sila ni Kal ngayon kaya nakilala ko si Kal and they were friends with Bannie and Cloe, they are both gays and friendly though.
After the dinner hinatid kona sila sa kanya kanya nilang bahay pati na din si Kal.
“I’ll see you tomorrow ok wag kanang magpuyat kakapanuod ng mga movies ok” I said as I wrapped my arms around her waist.
She pouted “may tatapusin pa kasi akong movie ngayon para sa class bukas kaya magpupuyat ako Car please, please, please”
“Ok ok but after 12 you should sleep already hindi magandang nagpupuyat ka lagi ok” I whisper and hugged her.
“Yup I’ll Mr.Pres”
I remain hugging her for a while bago ko siya binitawan at nagpaalam.
“Bye na sige na umuwi na kayo, Coco bukas nalang ahhh” she wave at Coco who’s currently inside the car.
“Sige Kal see you, nighty night” Coco answered.
“nighty night gurl” Kal.
She kissed me before when enter their house, kami naman ni Coco ay sabay ng umuwi dahil magkatabi lang ang bahay namin.
My day ended well because I get to spend my night with my girlfriend and her friends.
CHAPTER 5
Tove’s Point of View
“Fay” I called her name when I saw her walking down the hall.
Kasalumkuyan kaming nag-aayos ang mga gagamitin para sa event bukas and I suddenly saw her so I decided to run to her.
She stop’s from walking and waited for me, holding her books with her.
“Tove?” she said and smile.
I smiled back “where are you heading?” I ask.
“Ahh sa library may gagawin kasi akong report why do you ask?”
“ahh.. nothing oh by the way I have important gig later on Mystical Bar were going to play one of your favorite song are you free?” I wanted her to be there when I sing that song.
It’s her favorite I’m sure she’ll be happy with it.
“Oh my.. sorry Tove but I can’t go this report is need for tomorrow’s morning class kailangan koi tong tapusin at mahaba ito I’m sure hindi ako matatapos ng maaga nito sa susunod nalang ako manunuod” I know that she’s really sorry for it because it’s all showed through her bare face.
I shook my head a little because I was really hoping for her to come, and also this is the first time that she won’t be coming to our gigs. Ngayon pang paborito niyang kanta ang iplapaly namin.
Saying
“I’m sorry Tove” she said when she notice disappointment in me.
“No it’s fine I understand you, tapusin mo nayan at wag kang masyadong magpapagabi, susunduin ka pa ni kuya Bong nyan mamaya?”
She nodded “yup all is settle wag kang mag-alala makakauwi ako ng maayos galingan mo nalang sa gig mo mamaya ah bye goodluck” before she leaves, Fay give me a small kiss on my cheeks and run away to the library.
Hindi ko mapigilang malungkot because I was expecting her later, pinilit ko pa ito kila Tagan at Aiden kanina sa Audio room tapos hindi naman pala siya makakapanuod.
Natapos ang trabaho sa pag-aayos ng para sa event na wala ako sa mood, dumiretso ako sa Audio room kung saan naghihintay si Tagan at Aiden.
“Oh andito kana pala tara na ano ba gagamitin Patrol ko o yong ford mo?” mabilis na tumayo si Aiden at inayos ang mga gamit.
Tagan also stand up grab his guitar.
“Your pantrol I’m not in the mood to drive though” walang gana kong sambit at sumabay na sa kanila palabas.
“Why are your brows frowning Tove?” Tagan noticed.
“Nothing let’s go” I don’t wanna talk about it, it just frustrates me more thinking that Fay won’t come.
It just took us minute bago nakarating sa tapat ng Mystical Bar dahil ilang kanto lang naman ang layo nito sa university.
After we park Aiden’s Patrol, paglabas namin ay agad kaming sinalubong ng fans.
“Wahhhhhh Tagan!!!!”
“Aiden why so gwapooooo”
“Tove be mine”
Pinalibutan nila kami at patuloy sa pagkuha ng pictures, I bet there are juniors because they look so young. Hinyaan namin silang kumuha ng picture pero nong medyo tumatagal na sila sa pagkuha at hindi na kami makatuloy sa loob kinailangan pa kaming sunduin ng bouncer para lang maiwas sa kanila. Yeah our fans is a little bit agrressives.
Pagpasok namin sa ilang room kung saan kami magaayos ay inabutan kami ni Tagan ng isang tapperwear ng macaroons. “Eat it” he said casually like it’s nothing for him.
“oyy galing ba it okay Celine?” Aiden tease him.
“No I bought it”medyo nagulat kami ni Aiden sa sinabi niya. Back when were in school ayaw na ayaw niyang binibigyan siya ni Celine ng treats pero ngayon bumibili na siya para sa sarili niya.
“I bet he miss her” Aiden whispers.
“Tss” Tagan heard it and just throws his guitar bag on Aiden’s face.
“Susa yaw pa umamin hahahhaa” he teases him more.
“Guys tara na sa labas” we all gaze on the door when Miss Gi calls for us.
Sumunod na rin kami sa kanya at nagtungo sa stage, everyone is waiting for us to play, some fans where saying something but its inaudible because of the loudness that surrounds the crowd so I purse a smile at them kahit na hindi talaga ako makangiti ng totoo dahil sa kawalng gana.
While fixing the microphone, even though the crowed were so loud I heard that familiar voice and I immediately raised my head look for it around.
“Tove” that voice.
My eyes was roaming around the tables around but I don’t see anything on it but when my eyes landed at the middle of the crowd someone pull up a poster of my name Fay’s face flashes behind of it.
My eyes widened and scan her, she’s wearing one of our fans girl’s shirt, iyon yong t-shirt na sinusuot ng mga fans namin if ever we have contest to joined too. Right now she’s waering it and smiling at me.
I thought she had some reports to do. Tinitigan ko lang siya when she mouthed a word that I quickly understand.
She said the word “surprise!”
So she plan that repots to do just to surprise me, hindi ko mapigilang ganahan at ngumit ng makita siya sa harapan ko.
Now I’m filled with energy.
“1.2.3.4” Tagan started the strumming his guitar.
And I started singing.
(Fools-Troye Sivan)
“I am tired of this place I hope people change I need time to replace What I give away
And my hopes, they are high I must keep them small Though I try to resist I still want it all“
It was a melo beats when Aiden started to play with the smooth beats on.
“I see swimming pools and Living rooms and aero planes I see a little house on a hill And children’s names
I see quiet nights pored Over ice and Tanqueray But everything is shattering and It’s my mistake“
My eyes were lock at her while feeling her favorite song.
“Only fools fall for you Only fools Only fools do what I do Only fools fall Only fools fall for you Only fools Only fools do what I do Only fools fall”
Sumasabay siya sa aking pagkanta and I can see her loving the music and that makes me feel light and calm. Seeing her smile makes me calm.
Hanggang sa matapos ang kanta ay nakatingin lang siya sakin, not bothering eyes around her and after the play she waited for me outside the VIP room.
“Are you surprised?” masiglang sambit nito. I just smiled at her and hugger her.
“Thank you for coming” I whisper.
“I love the music” she whispered back.
“I’ll take you home young lady” sambit ko at ginulo ang kanyang buhok.
“heyyy my hair it took me hours fixing that curls” she haze but I just did mess it even more.
“Tove!!!”
“hahahaha your better this way Fay” I laugh.
Napangiti nalang ako at niyakap siya lalo. I’m glad that she loves it. After that hinatid ko na siya sa kanilang bahay at umuwi narin but this time sa condo ako tumuloy.
Habang naglalakad sa lobby ay nakasalubong ko si Carter so I invited him in my unit and have some beer with him.
“Galing ka sa gig?” he ask and seat in my bar place chair.
“Yup, I also take Fay home first” I take a sip on my beer can and seated beside him.
“Ako din kakahatid ko lang kay Kal kanina, btw Tove what with Fay and you?”
Natigilan ako sa paginom ng beer when he ask that all of a sudden. I was caught off guard with that.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean halata namang gusto ka ni Fay simula bata pa tayo and you seems to see her something special so why not courting her already?”
I just remain silent and took a sip again on my beer.
“Think of it Tove madaming umaaligid kay Fay sa university bakit hindi mo pa bakuran total sayo naman na siya dati pa your just not claming it bro” he tap my back.
Hindi ko alam ang dapat isagot dito but I just think that “It’s not the right time for that yet”
When I love someone I wanted it to be at the right time, right place and right faith on god. I want the right love for me.
Author: Sides stories are on in this story si ibang couple stories dito…
CHAPTER 6
Kalila’s Point of View
“Dinner date?”
Wag wala kang pera pasa sag anon.
“Sine?”
Wala namang magandang palabas ngayon buwan.
“kain sa park?”
Daming tao doon, magulo.
“Picnic kaya?”
Saan ka naman magpicnic sa gitna ng university field? Shhhh!
Ano bang pwedi?
Isip…. Isip!!!
“surprise…surprise surprise hmmm ano kayang pwedi??” taimtim akong nagiisip ng pweding gawing surpresa para kay Carter bukas.
Well it’s not a very special day but I just want to be sweet to him hihi..
Thinking about being sweet with him makes me smile while seating here at the field benches. Hindi ko mapigilang kiligin kahit na boyfriend kona si Carter parang crush ko parin siya hanggang ngayon.
“Araw-araw, gabi-gabi, oras-oras minu-minuto crush parin kit——” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng may magsalita sa likod ko.
“Crush who?” I turn my back and..
“WAHHHHHHHH!!!!! Oh my ghost!!!!”
“AYYYYYYYYY!!!!” sabay kaming napasigaw nila Bannie at Cloe, well ako ang unang sumigaw at sumabay lang sila.
“Ghost my ass!!!” Bannie said.
“Tao kami Kalila!!!! Tao!!!” Cloe shouted.
“AT MAGANDA KAMI NOH!!!!”
“Putik! Bakit ba kayo nanggugulat kasi???!!!” I haze a little and fix my hair, umupo sila sa tabi ko at tinignan ako ng mabuti.
“teka nga bakit ka andito ah?! Diba may klase tayo?” Bannie pointed his hands on my bare face.
At dahil tinignan ko ito ay medyo naduling ako dahil palapit ito ng palapit sakin. “ano ba!” tinanggal ko ito palayo.
“Yeah she’s right why are you here looking all sneaky!!!” Cloe agreed.
“oo nga tell us!!!” Bannie said.
“I’m not doing anything” I denied it and try curling my hair para iwasan ang kanilang mga tingin.
Dahil sa ginawa ko mas lalo silang lumapit sakin at tinignan ako ng bamuti. Shit naman oh!!! “suspisious..” sabay nilang sambit.
“It’s none of your business Benidicto, Luisiano Jose!”
“AY!!! Tinawag niya tayo sa totoo nating pangalan gurl, I’m hurt!!” ani ni bannie at umarteng nasaktan at nagsakapan pa nga sila ni Cloe sa harapan ko.
“Napakasama, masahol pa sa ipis ang sinabi mo Kali, ang sakit sakit huhuhu” I just frowned my brows at them and watch there acting skills though.
“hindi tama ito huhu wahhh huhuhu” Bannie.
Dahil sa ginagawa nila ay umirap nalang ako at aktong aalis na ng hilain ulit nila ako pa-upo. “Teka sandali!!!”
“Hoy ano ba bakla!!”
“hindi ka aalis hangga’t hindi mo sinasabi samin kung bakit ka andito eh may klase tayo ngayon?” they both ask.
“Eh bakit kayo andito din kayo kung may klase naman pala tayo? cutting kayo te?” sabay silang natigilan dahil sa tanong ko at hindi alam ang sasabihin, I know them so well.
“HINDI AH!!!” synchronize pa nga ang dalawa sa pag tanggi, I knew it.
I smirk. “HALA SI MISS SARAH!!!!” sigaw ko at tinuro ang likuran nila, aligaga silang nagtago sa ilalim ng mesa dahil sa sinabi ko at ginawa ko yong dahilan para matakbuhan sila.
“JOKE!!!” I shouted and run.
“KALILAAAAAAAAA!!!!!” narinig kong sigaw nila and when I look back they are starting to catch me, kaya mas binilisan kona ang takbo ko.
I don’t want them to know na may surprise ako kay Carter dahil sigurado pag niyaya kaming kumain mamaya non ay madudulas silang dalawa, kilalang kilala ko sila minsan na nila akong nilaglag kay Carter dahil sa dulas ng dila nila.
At hindi kona hahayaang mangyari ulit iyon, at isa pa pag nalaman nila iyon siguradong sasama nanaman sila. Lagi nalang silang sumasama kahit saan kami pumunta ni Carter hindi na nga ata kami nagkaroon ng alone time together eh.
“Hoy Kalila bumalik ka dito!!!!” Bannie is freaking shouting at dahil don napapalingon ang ibang studyante dito sa comm-arts building, mas binilisan ko ang pagtakbo ko at lumiko sa isang pasilyo.
“AY!” at sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay may nakabangga ako dito na naging dahilan ng pag tumba ko at isang malakas na pagpasag na tunog.
When I open my eyes isang basag na Camera ang nasa tabi ko, puno ng bubog ang paligid at wasak na lenses sa harapan ko.
O
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“Kalila” I raise my head and saw. “Billy” sambit ko at dahan dahang tumayo sa harapan niya.
“SORRY NAKU SORRY BILLY!!!!” ano ba tong nagawa ko.
“hindi ko sinasadya sorry sorry…hala basag na basag!!!” nakaramdam ako ng takot ng pagmasdan ko ang camera sa sahig basag na basag ito at mukhang malakas ang pagkakabagsak.
Patay!
“Camera ko” nanghihinang sambit ni Billy habang pinagmamasdana ng kanyang camera sa sahig.
“Sorry babayaran ko nalang” ano bang ginawa mo Kalila!!!
“HULI KA KALI!!!” may dalawang humawag saking braso.
“Akala mo ah matatakasan mo kami ah!!!!”
It’s Bannie and Cloe, paglingon ko sa kanila nalipat ang tingin nila sa lapag at bakas ang gulat sa nakita nila.
“What nangyari?” Bannie.
“Hala destroy this Camera gurl” Cloe.
Napayuko ako sa sinabi nila dahil tama nga sira ito. Nakakahiya kay Billy. “sorry talaga billy bibili nalang ako ng bago..”
“sure ka?” she said.
“Oo magkano ba?”
“Around 60,000” muntikan na akong matumba dahil sa sinabi niya buti nalang hawak parin ako ni Bannie at Cloe.
60,000!!!!
Saan naman ako kukuha ng ganong halaga?
“ganon ka mahal?” wala sa sarili kong sambit.
“Oo ganyan talaga ang presyo ng camera nayan ihh Kalila wala pa nga dyan yong presyo ng lens ih” huh may lenses pa?
“Lens?” sambit ko.
“Pero hindi na ako maghehengi pa ng bayad sa lens Kalila just buy the body of the Camera nalang” she said and look at me.
“Sorry talaga Billy, salamat narin sorry ulit promise bibili ako ng bago nyan”pagkatapos kongsabihin iyon nagdesisyon na akong bulutin ang sirang camera niya sa sahig. Bannie and Cloe helped us to collect the pieces of camera.
Pano na ito ngayon?
60,000 saan naman ako kukuha non? Ni 10k nga hindi ako makahawak 60k pa kaya? Simpleng tao lang naman ako hindi kami mayaman ng pamilya ko.
Pano na ito? Ayaw ko namang manghengi ng pera kay papa baka nahihirapan na siya sa Dubai tapos dadagdag pa ako Nooooo! Kalila gumawa ka ng sarili mong paraan para dito.
Kasalanan mo harapin mo, sulusyonan mo hmf!!!!
Pero pano???? Huhuhhuhuhuhu…..
CHAPTER 7
“WAH, SAAN AKO KUKUHA NG 60K WAH!!!!” I’m full of frustration right now.
Sasabog na ang utak ko kakaisip sa problemang ito!!!
“sigaw mo lang gurl wala naman makakarinig sayo dito goooo push” sambit ni Bannie habang tinitignan ako, mas lalo kong pinadyak ang aking mga paa at nilagay ang braso saking mga mata.
Nakahiga ako ngayon dito sa sahig sa rooftop kung saan kami tumatambay.
“pano na yarn gurl?” Cloe ask, I was about to answer him when the rooftop door opens and Coco showed up.
Mukhang galing sa klase. “Sabi kona andito lang kayo eh hindi nanaman kayo pumasok kay ma’am Sarah!!! May quiz tayo bukas sakanya eh” sambit niya saka lumapit sa pwesto namin ng tignan niya ako alam kong napansin niya ang pagkalugmok ko.
“Oh nangyari sayo? Para kang binagsakan ng langit at lupa ah” she seated beside me, umupo na din ako at sumadal sa balikat niya.
“May nagawa ako kasalanan”
“Huh? Anong ginawa mo?”
“kasi ano nas—–” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng…
“NASIRA NIYA ANG MAMAHALALING 60K NA CAMERA NI KUMARENG BILLY” sabay na sambit nila Bannie, oh sige sila na…
“What?!” Coco reacted and face me kaya nagpout ako sakanya na parang aso. “wahhhhhh Coco” I said and hugged her.
“Hindi ko naman sinasadya eh huhuhuhuhu”
“Kali naman eh” she pat my back with that words.
“Kasi itong dalawang ito eh!!!” sabay duro ko sa dalawang kurimow sa likod niya.
“AH! BAKIT US?” Bannie.
“YEAH WHY KAMI?” Cloe.
“Oo kung hindi niyo ako hinabol hindi ko sana makakabangga si Billy”
“Eh kung hindi mo kami tinakasan hindi ka naman namin hahabulin noh!”
“Ok ok tama nayan walang may kasalanan it’s an accident ok wag na kayo magbangayan” Coco centered act like our referee.
“ang isipin natin ngayon ay kung pano mo iyon mapapalitan Kalila” tama siya pano ko nga ba iyon mapapalitan..? wahhhhh kanina pa ng ako nag-iisip eh wala lumalabas na idea!
“wala naman kaming ganong kalaking pera gurl basag na piggy bank ko sa bahay” sambit ni Bannie habang umupo sa kabilang tabi ko.
“Ako din kakakuha ko lang ng allowance ko kay mama last week next month pa ulit ako bibigyan non” si Cloe naman hinawakan ang kamay ko at umupo saharapan ko.
“me either I just spent my extra money para sa gala natin last time at hindi ako papayagan ni mommy humingi ulit” sambit din ni Coco.
“Sorry Kali” sabay sabay nilang paghengi ng pasensya. “Hindi ano ba kayo ok lang kasalanan koi to at hindi naman kayo obligadong harapin ito , ako dapat ang haharap dito” I said.
“What if sabihin mo it okay Mr. President siguradong papahe––“Bannie.
“HINDI!” hindi kona siya pinatapos dahil hindi ako sangayon sa suggestion niya.
“ay bakit?” Cloe.
“Ayaw kong malaman ito ni Carter kaya kung pwedi lang wag nyo itong ipaalam sa kanya, ayaw kong siya ang sumalo ng kalasanan ko. Coco wag mo itong sabihin kay Carter, Bannie Cloe please wag ayaw kong dumagdag pa sa mga iisipin niya. Tyaka ayaw kong magmukhang pera lang ang habol sakanya gagawa gawa ako ng kasalanan tapos siya sasalo at magbabayad wag na…”
“yeah you have a point Kali but pano na ito san ka kukuha ng pambayad?” Tinignan ako na puno ng pag-aalala ni Coco.
Napahinga nalang ako ng malalim, I don’t know either.
“WAIT! What if mag hanap ka ng Sugar daddy?” Bannie suggested.
Sugar Daddy?
“Can I have 60k daddy I need it”
“Sure baby girl just give daddy a sweet kiss” sabay nguso nito saking harapan.
Those old dry lips… I can’t stand it!
EWWWWWWWWWWW…..
“EWWW ayaw ko nga!” hindi ko lubos maisip ang ganong gawain ewww!
“arte gurl ah” nakataas ang kilay ni Bannie habang sinasabi iyon.
“Kung ayaw mo non ito nalang mag sayaw ka nalang sa bar” Cloe suggested.
Sayaw sa bar?
Giling giling giling lang ng giling Kalila, niyapos ko ang pole at saka gumiling pa ng todo sa gitna ng entablado.
Iba-ibang kulay ng ilaw ang tumatama at umiikot sa paligid.
“Miss akin ka nalang woahhhh isang gabi lang”
“Tangina sarap magkano kaba miss”
“how much for this girl?” tanong ng isang black American sa maneger.
“60k sir, the cheapest prize for you sir” ngiting asong sagot ng manager sa Black American at kinuha ang inabot nitong pera.
Agad akong hinila ng black American mula sa stage at dinala sa isang silid dito.
“Your mine for the night baby girl”
He unbuckled his belt and undress his self in front of me and so his underwar unti unti niya itong hinihila pababa at habang pababa ito ng pababa ay padilim ng padilim ang kulay nito….
“here baby girl all yours”
My eyes widened “AHHHHHHHHHHHHH……
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNGGGGGG ITIM!!!!!” I shouted at bumalik sa aking sarili, brrrr hindi ko kaya yon hindi ko kaya!!!!
“Grabe gurl nakita mo?” Cloe said.
“Tanga ayaw ko nga sumayaw sa bar ano ako pok pok!!!”
“ay hindi pek pek ka gurl!” pamimilosopo ni Bannie kaya hinampas koi to.
“Aray ah! Sampalin ka kita gurl one time lang” pinakita niya sakin ang palad niya pero bago niya pa iyon gawin sinampal ko na siya.
Cloe and Coco laugh at him. “Sama talaga ng kaluluwa mo noh gurl! Ano kaya benta mo nalang laman loob mo easy money yon”
Benta ng laman loob?
“ready kana ba miss” sambit ng isang lalakeng nakasuot ng pangoperation suit at nakaglove na malalaki sa magkabilang kamay.
I sigh and take a deep breath
“opo para sa 60k” I said.
“Ok simulan na natin” sambit nito at inabot na ang kanyang pangopera.
May nilabas siyang…..
“Ok buksan ang tyan niyan” sambit nito at nilabas ang malaking lagare!
“WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
“WAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!”
“Hoy” natigil ako sa pagpupumiglas ng sampalin ako ni Bannie.
“AYAW KO NGA MAGBENTA NG LAMAN LOOB ANO AKO TANGA!!! MAMATAY LANG AKO DON!!!” I exaggeratedly said.
“edi wag”Bannie
“ikaw bakla ka bakit ganon suggestion mo ah gusto mo na ba akong mamatay ah eh kung ikaw kaya patayin ko ah!!!!” inabot ko ang leeg niya at sinakal siya.
Inalog alog!!! Pero pumawi siya at sinakal din ako! Loko ka talaga!
“papatayin kita grrrr”
“Magpatayan tayo now na!!!“Bannie.
“Hoy tama na nga yan” Coco said and Cloe separate us. “ang mabuti pa mag maghanap ka nalang kaya ng part time job Kalila” She suggested.
“Oo nga noh” bakit hindi diba.
“hindi rin ata aabot gurl kasi diba next week na kailangan ni Billy iyon dahil may photography class siya, eh pagnag part time ka sa katapusan ng buwan mo pa makukuha ang sweldo mo” may punto rin naman si Bannie.
“Tama kailangan yon mabilisan nap era lang talaga Kali” pagsangayon ni Cloe.
Napaupo nalang ulit ako at yumuko. “SAAN NAMAN AKO HAHANAP NG EASY MONEY?”
“yon lang gurl ang tanong saan?”
Tumayo ako at sumigaw “LORDDDDDDD TULONGGGGGGGG NAMANNNNNN POOOOOOO”
Lord bigyan mo ako ng way pleaseeeeeeeee——
“ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED ON APPLYING FOR STUDENT ASISTANCE, PLEASE PROCEED TO THE GYMNASIUM. THE SSG ARE WHILINGLY DONATING MONEY FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO NEEDED FINANCIAL ASISSTANCE.” My eyes brighten.
BRIGHT IDEA COMES OUT OF MY BRAIN CELLS!
This is it!!!!
“THANKKKKKKKKKK YOUUUUUUU LORDDDDDDDDD!!!!!”
Author: ERRORS ARE EXPECTED IN HERE PLEASE DO UNDERSTAND…
CHAPTER 8
“Alis na tayo,” I said and pull them out of the gymnasium.
Bakit ba ang tanga tanga ko naman! SSG nga diba ibig sabihin sila Carter iyon!!!
hindi ako pwedi humengi ng tulong dyan dahil malalaman niya at iisipin kung bakit ako mag-aapply sa ganyan eh kaya naman akong suportanhan ng magulang ko, I know he surely know that dahil kahit hindi kami mayaman ayaw nila mama na mahirapan ako kaya ginagawa nila ang lahat para matustusan ang pag-aaral ko.
Pag nalaman ni Carter na mag aapply ako dito baka sabihin niya kila mama at baka siya nalang ang magbigay at magprisnta magbayad para sa idadahilan kong palusot dito.
“Pano na yan gurl?” Bannie ask ng makalabas na kami ng Gym.
“Hindi ko din alam eh” I shook my head.
“Tara na alis na tayo” malamyang sambit ko at hinila sila paalis, Bannie and Cloe joined me in my sorrows.
“Benta nalang kasi ng laman gurl ayaw mo” bulong ni bannie kaya Binatukan ko siya.
“sugardaddy?”
“Gaga” I whisper at him.
“pek pek at este pok pok ayaw mo din last choice mo na iyon hahaha” hindi ko alam kung malungkot ba ako dahil natatawa ako ngayon sa mga sinasabi niya eh.
“Wait I’ll check it inside first bago tayo umalis” Coco said and went inside. Napatigil kami at pinanuod siyang pumasok sa loob.
“Ano daw sabi?” Bannie ask us.
Kumunot lang ang noo ko at pati ako hindi ko naintindihan sinabi niya kanina. “sabi niya wet check niya daw yong loob baka magsupervise din siya don gurl”
Sabay naming binatukan si Cloe dahil inatake nanaman ng kabobohan si bakla.
“Alam mo minsan utak mo nasa pwet mo din noh, pano siya magsusupervise don eh hindi naman siya adviser” Bannie said pero napatampal nalang kami ni Cloe sa sinabi niya.
Sino kaya bobo dito?
Mga ilang saglit lang lumabas na si Coco. “Kalila wala si Carter sa loob nasa ibang University daw para sa national meeting yong ibang SSG lang ang naghahandle sa program tara na pwedi nay an hindi malalaman ni Carter yan tara bilis” agad niya akong hinila sa loob at sumunod naman ang dalawa samin.
Pagpasok sa loob medyo madami dami ding studyante ang andito at nakapila. “Tara na pila kana” Coco push me to the line at pumila na kami.
“Ok guys announce ko lang ready your ID’s and your reason for this program, for us to evaluate if it is really for financial assistance ok make sure it’s true” Malakas na pagannounce ng SSG representative.
Para naman akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig dahil doon.
“Anong sasabihin ko?” I whisper at them
“Shett hindi ko din alam gurl” bulong ni Cloe.
“Edi sabihin mo pulube ka lang wala kana pangkain mamatay kana” Bannie said but we just glared at him.
“Joke kayo naman hahahha”
“Coco ano sasabihin ko?” I held her hands and stare at her.
She was looking ta the floor like she’s thinking of something.
She rose her head and “I don’t know either eh” napapikit kaming tatlo sakanaya, ang akala ko pa naman nagiisip ito.
“Sabihin mo nalang kailangan mo ng pambayad sa mga miscellenious fee at pambili ng mga kagamitan sa comm-arts, dahilan mo na walang pera na maibigay ang magulang mo nagyon dahil gipit kayo ganon tapos pag tinanong kung saan mapupunta ang pera sabihin mo lahat yon mapupunta sa important fees mo sa pagiging comm-arts student ayon nalang sabihin mo” Lahat kami ay napatulala kay Cloe ng sabihin niya iyon.
We blink twice at him.
“Cloe” Bannie called his name.
“Ano? Mali ba? Sabi kona mali iyon eh hahahaha wag niyo nalang isipin hahahaha bobo again mode ako sorry” he chuckled.
“No tama iyon Cloe tama iyon ang sasabihin ko ang galing mo” I held his arms and he looks confused but we just smiled at him.
“May utak ka naman pala gurl gamit gamit din hahaha”Bannie teases him, but he just smile at us like hindi niya parin magets ang sinasabi namin.
“That’s right Kali iyon nalang sabihin mo, just make it believable nalang you can act naman eh” Coco said.
“Yup para saan pa at nag comm-arts tayo kung hindi natin specialty ang acting diba.“Bannie confidently agreed.
Maglalakad n asana kami ng biglang nagsalita si Cloe. “HALA TAMA YONG SINABI KO?” nagkatinginan kami nila Coco at Bannie.
Kanina pa namin sinabi ngayon niya lang na gets, nako naman Cloe.
Umiling iling nalang kami at naglakad para sumunod sa linya.
Nang makarating na kami sa table kung saaan ka kakausapin tumabi sa likuran ko sila Coco, Bannie at Cloe.
“Ok name?” the man ask.
“OH MY GO––hmffff” hindi natapos ni Bannie at Cloe ang sasabihin nila ng takpan ni Coco ang bibig nil ata hinila palayo. She gesture goodluck to me and went away.
Problema ba nong mga yon?
“Name?” the guy repeated.
“ah yeah Orabelle Flores po” I said and glance at him. Woah….
Angel pa ito or what? Bakit kumikinag at nagliliwanag siya parang may ilaw na pumapalibot sa buong katawan niya.
“Orabelle Flores ok why are you’re here?” he ask and scan the papers on his hands.
“for financial assistance po” I answered.
“Yeah I know that, what I mean is what’s your reason to ask help here?” ay yon ba yon di kasi nililinaw malay ko ba.
Ok acting start now, lights camera action…
“ah kasi po madami po kaming bayarin sa comm-arts sa mga projects activities na kailangan gawin, hindi na po kayang matustusan ng mga magulang ko yong mga miscellaneous fees ko, wala na po akong pera” I’m already on my tear eyes while looking at him.
Nakita ko ang pagkagulat sakanyang mukha ng makitang paluha na ako kaya inabot niya ang panyo at binigay sakin. Syempre on act parin ako kaya tinanggap ko at suminga kunwari.
“kailangan kopo ng pera tulungan niyo napo ako please”sige pa Kali push pa.
“ayaw ko na pong mahirapan ang magulang ko kasi po na-na-nahihirapan nap o sila ayaw k-ko na pong snob ayaw ko nang d-dumagdag po Snob”
“Ok ok can you stop crying baka isipin nila pinapaiyak kita, SSG will gladly help student’s like you. Pure and clean intentions” sa huli niyang sinabi para akong nabulunan sa sarili kong laway pero pinigilan kong umubo.
Tamang tama ako don sa pure and clean ah!!!! Sorry na ngayon palang kailngan ko lang talaga eh.
“will lend you money just proceed to that table and wait for the money,” he gently said and pointed the declaration table.
“thank you po” I said and he nodded so I stand up..
Yes pasok!!
“Wait your name is Kalila Orablle Flores” he said when I face him his already reading my ID. Shit nakalimutan kong pinapakita pala iyon nabuking tuloy buong pangalan ko.
“Yes nakalimutan ko yong Kalila hehe”
“it’s ok” she said
Tumalikod na ako at nagsimulang mag lakad…
“Wait” hinarap ko ulit siya ta kinabahan ako baka bawiin.
Baka nahalata niya na nagsisinungaling ako???
This gaze where straight at me.
Patay ako nito!
Baka buking na!!!
Tatakbo na ba ako?
Ok takbo kana on count of three Kali…
One
Two
Thre—–
“You’re wearing multiple earing can you remove one” ay oo nga pala bawal yon.
“Ahhhh…. hehehe okie”
Hoooo muntik na….
Author: side couples are in! Support hihihi
CHAPTER 9
After ng mahabang proseso ng pagkuha ng pera, kasalukuyan na itong inabot sakin ng buksan ko ito ay literal na lumuwa ang aking mga mata.
Napakalaking halaga ng perang ito ah?
“Hope that this will help you,” I rose my head as the girl SSG talk. She’s genuinely smiling at me.
“Salamat,” iyon nalang ang nasabi ko at naglakad na palabas ng gym saktong paglabas ko ay ang pagsalubong sakin ng tatlo.
“Ano balita hindi ka binigyan?” Bannie.
“Waley gurl?” Cloe.
“What happens inside Kali?” Coco asks and tap my shoulder.
Bagsak balikat ko silang hinarap at tinignan. I pouted.
“Ok lang yan hanap nalang tayo” Coco cheered me up.
“Benta na tayo laman Kali tara na” Bannie pull my hands dahilan para mabitawan ko ang sobre na tinatago ko.
Nahulog ito sa sahig at sumilip ng konti ang pera sa loob nito, nakita ko ang pagning-ning ng mata nilang tatlo at nakanganga itong tinitigan.
“Nakuha ko” masiglang sambit ko.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!“napatakip ako ng aking tenga ng sabay sabay silang tumli at madaling pinulot ang sobre.
Binuksan at binilang ni Bannie at Cloe ito samantalang si Coco naman ay pinapanuod sila.
“Laking pera nito gurl, apply na din kaya ako” Cloe said.
“Grabe ang yaman talaga ng university natin ganito kalaki ang binibigay nila sa mga student na nangangailangan apply na nga tayo gurl” hinila ni Bannie si Cloe papasok sa loob pero bago pa nila iyon magawa ay hinila kona ang buhok nila pabalik sa harapan ko.
“Tumigil nga kayo ang mabuti pa tara na bilhin na natin yong cam ni Billy para tapos na ito” I said and started to walk out of that area.
Dumiretso kami sa pagpunta sa mall, I texted Billy and ask her kung saan ako makakabili ng cam niya at agad naman niya itong sinagot kaya mabilis kaming nakarating sa bilihan nito.
“Ano bang style non?” I whisper while scanning the entire camera’s here inside the store.
Madaming uri ng cam at hindi ko alam kung saan dito iyon… ano nga ba itsura non?
“it’s Canon EOS rebel T1i Kali” napalingon ako kay Coco ng magsalita siya at ituro ang isang uri ng Camera sa harap niya ng lapitan ko ito at tignan. Tama siya ganito nga ang Camera ni Billy.
“Ito nga” lumapit sila Bannie at Cloe pagkasabi ko nito.
“Ay oo nga gurl yarn yon” Bannie.
“Bilhin mona dali”Cloe.
Tumango ako at nanghengi nang assistance. Medyo mahabang proseso pala ang pag bili ng Camera ang daming kailangan sagutan at info na kinukuha hay nako tagal…
Buti nalang andito si Coco at alam niya ang gagawin halos siya lahat ang fill up ng mga warranty ganon at iba pang kailangan.
Umupo at naghintay nalang kaming tatlo nila Bannie sa isang upuan dito. It took us minutes para mabili na talaga ang Camera na iyon.
Pagtapos itong mabili ay nakipagkita agad kami kay Billy sa University para ibigay ito.
“Billy sorry talaga ah ito na yong kapalit ng Camera mo” I said and handed her the paper back with the camera on it.
“Ok lang Kalila ang mahalaga may magagamit na ako next week thank you ah” mahinhin na sambit nito habang tinitignan ang laman ng paper bag.
“pasensya na talaga Billy ah”
“Ano ka ba ok na oh sige na mauna na ako may night class pa ako salamat Kalila ah” she tap my shoulder before she leave at naiwan kaming apat dito.
“Shems success tapos na ang paghihirap” Masayang sambit ni Bannie at umakbay sakin.
I smiled dahil tama siya atleast wala ng problema.
“Good thing may program na ganito kung hindi baka hindi pa ako makabayad kay Billy”
“Tama” Cloe.
Naupo kami sa bench at sandaling natahimik.
“wait” nagulat sila sa bigla kong pagtayo.
“ay butiki bakit bakit Kali?” Bannie ask.
I have a great idea. Binigyan ko sila ng isang napakagandang ngiti “ my idea ako“
“Idea?” Coco repeated.
“YUP good great idea”
“Ano naman iyon ah?” nakataas ang kilay ni Bannie habang tinatanong ito.
“Let’s Celebrate!!!!”
“celebrate? Para saan Kali?” naguguluhang tanong ni Coco at tumayo narin sa tabi ko.
“Celebrate tayo dahil natapos na natin ang problema ko at bayad na ako kay Billy diba!!!” their faces lighten when they understand what I’ve said.
“OMG PARTY TAYO TONIGHT!!!” Bannie shouted.
“Ano kaya susuotin ko?” sambit naman ni Cloe habang napapaisip.
“Hep hep hep Bannie Cloe Coco suotin nyo ang pinaka maganda nyong damit mamaya everything is on me” I confidently proclaim and started walking.
“Ay bet!!!” sabay na sambit nila saka sumunod sakin.
Pero tumigil din sila sa paglalakad kaya hinarap ko sila. “Bakit?” I ask.
“san kuha pera gurl?” Bannie confusedly ask.
I smirk at them and pull out money out of my pocket.
“Extra!” I said, ito yong tirang pera sa nakuha ko sa program may natira pang 5k kaya party party na!!!
“AYYYYYYY BETTTTTT” they shouted and run to me.
“LET’S GO PARTYYYY”
Fayre
There he is seating in the middle of the gymnasium, looking stunning as ever.
He never fails to amaze me. Nanatili akong nakatayo sa tabi ng pinto dito sa gym at taimtim siyang pinapanuod. His talking to some students here inside, his smiling at every one.
Why are you so precious Tove?
After a seconds I decided to went near him and call his name. “Tove” that catches his attention and he quicly stand up para salubungin ako.
“Fay why are you here?” he ask when I lend him a bottled of water.
“I just want to see you, is it forbidden ba?”
He chuckled and reach for my hands hinila niya ako sa table na inuupuan niya at pinaupo sa tabi niya.
“Tutal andito kana, dito ka nalang sa tabi ko” hindi ko alam kung wala lang iyon pero I feel butterflies in my stomach because of that.
Like he wanted me by his side only.
Matagal ko nang kakilala si Tove since nagkaron ako ng isip siya na ang kasama ko we grow up together and he was the prince charming of a damsel in distress like me. lagi niya akong nililigtas sa mga iba ibang sitwasyon siya ang lalakeng gusto ko simula pa noon.
His the man I want ever since siya ang dahilan kung bakit pinilit kong maging perfect girl para sakanya because his not that easy to reach kaya I worked hard and now I’m still working on it dahil wala paring kami.
I still don’t have the guts to tell him my feelings but I just wish he have feelings for me too.
“hindi ba nakakahiya hindi naman ako SSG student” I whisper at him pero nagulat ako ng ilapit niya ang kanyang mukha sakin para marinig ako lalo pero I end up kissing his cheeks dahil sa biglang paglapit niya.
My eyes widened and the girl in front of us gasps and smiled.
“Sorry hindi ko sinasadya” he apologized and smiles and chuckled at me like it’s nothing to him.
I remain staring at him as Tove talk’s to the girl and glances at me again. “I like it better when your face blushes naturally” he whisper kaya lalo akong nahiya and I avoid his gaze.
What was that?
My heart is pounding so fast right now.
I can’t control! Hey stop heart!
CHAPTER 10
After the day and their program ended Tove insisted na ihatid muna ako bago siya tumuloy sa gig niya. This night I won’t be able to watch his gig dahil may family dinner kami ngayong gabi.
Kasalukuyang kaming nasa sasakyan niya at tinatahak ang daan pauwi sa bahay ko.
I remain silent and we just listen to the music in the audio.
I feel awkward dahil sa nangyari kanina, kahit na ba matagal na kaming magkasama ni Tove and we kissed a several times when we were young right now it’s different because this time I have feelings for him and I just kissed his cheeks.
Hindi ko ata kayang ito sobrang bilis parin ng tibok ng puso ko, pero hindi ko pinahalata sakanya na hindi ako komportable sa atmosphere between us.
Nang nasa tapat na kami ng bahay tatanggalin kona sana ang seat belt ko ng unahan niya ako I stiff when he showed up in front of me and an inch away from my bare face.
Halos hindi ako huminga ng nasa harapan ko siya hanggang sa umalis siya pakiramdam ko sandaling tumigil ang mundo ko.
Bakit ba nagkakaganito ka Fay pull your self together baka mapansin ni Tove ang kagagahan mo.
“Thanks” I said and open the door beside para makababa na, pagkababa ko ay bumaba din siya sa para ihatid pa ako sa mismong gate namin.
Go home already Tove baka hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili ko if your stayed here longer.
“Goodnight Fay rest early ok sweet dreams” why is he so gentle and sweet!!!
Nanatili akong nakatalikod sakanya at hindi siya hinarap, I close my eyes and grip on my shirt so hard.
Control Fay!!!
“Hey why are you not facing me Fay I’m saying my goodnights to you face m—–” I cut him.
“I like you!!!” when I said that I hear nothing kaya unti-unti akong humarap sakanya his just staring at me with his serious gaze.
Nang tapatan ko ang titig niya his hands raise and held the back of my head and pull it close to him.
He ulled me closer so I close my eyes and I suddenly feel his lips in my forehead, it was a gentle touch puno ng pagiingat.
“You go inside I’ll see you tomorrow ok goodnight Fay” he whisper and smiled at me genuinely bago sumakay sa kanyang sasakyan at tuluyang umalis.
What does that means?
He kissed my fore head after I confessed my feelings for him?
Does he like me back?
“Do you like me back Tove?” I whisper.
Tove
When I arrived at the bar sinalubong ako ng bouncer agad para hindi lapitan ng fans they lead me to the VIP room again. Pagpasok ko sa loob Tagan is seating comfortably in the couch and sipping on his wine glass.
“Aiden?” I ask.
“Dead already” walang ganang sambit nito.
Saan nanaman ba yong Aiden na yon?
“Tapos na yong program?” napalingon ako kay Tagan ng magtanong siya.
Umupo at inayos ko ang bag ko sa tabi niya “Yup it went well maraming nakakuha ng assistance and thanks to you donations”
Tagan donated half money for our program kaya isa siya sa dapat pasalamatan ng lahat ng nakatanggap ng pera.
“that’s great then” he said and grab his guitar again, mga ilang minute kami nagstay doon at wala paring Aiden na dumadating.
“Start na tayo” Miss Gi said in fornt of the door.
“Saan na ba si Ai?” I whisper at Tagan.
“Fuck him” he haze and stand up already. Paglabas namin ng silid ay ang pagsulpot ni Aiden sa harapan namin.
“where the fuck have you been jerK?” iritang sambit ni Tagan sakanya.
“ahh hehehe gumawa pa kasi ako ng reseach paper pre sorry na” he said. “bakit my pasa ka?” I notice small bruises on the side of his lips at may pasa din siya sa pisngi.
“Ay wala tumama lang ako doon sa poste sa labas kakamadali hahaha” he said and smile at us.
“tsss” Tagan walk pass through him at dumiretso na sa stage.
“May regla ba yon?” nakakunot noong tanong ni Aiden sakin, I just smile at him and grab his neck.
“Tagal mo daw kasi!” I said and we went to the stage.
Pag labas namin sa stage ay agad na kaming pumwesto ready to entertain the crowed, We played in the stage.
(if I can’t have you- Shawn Mendes)
I can’t write one song that’s not about you Can’t drink without thinking about you Is it too late to tell you that everything Is nothing if I can’t have you, I’m in Toronto and I got this view But I might as well be in a hotel room, yeah It doesn’t matter cause I’m so consumed Spending all my nights reading Text from you“
Everybody started dancing and vibing the beats.
“oh, I’m good at keeping my distance I know that you’re the feeling I’m missing You know that I hate to admit it But everything is nothing if I can’t have you
I can’t write one song that’s not about you Can’t drink without thinking about you Is it too late to tell you that everything Means nothing if I can’t have you
I can’t write one song that’s not about you Can’t drink without thinking about you Is it too late to tell you that everything Means nothing if I can’t have you“
My eyes were enjoying the view of the crowed dancing with our song but my eyes landed on someone who’s familiar and completely dancing wild in the middle of the crowed.
My brow frowned and scan at it more for assurance.
I remain singing but my eyes can’t stop looking at it.
???
“Woahhhhhhhhhh” I shouted and move my waist evern more sobrang saya at ganda ng tugtog kaya mas lalo akong ginanahan.
“Partyyyyyyy” Bannie sahouted and held my waist at sumayaw sa harap ko, ganon din ang ginawa ko ay sumayaw kasama siya.
Cloe is also dancing beside us like my sariling mundo ito.
“Hoy tama nay an tara na dito” natigil kaming tatlo ng hilain ni Coco an gaming mga damit.
Binalik niya kami sa table namin kung saan madaming boteng wala ng laman dahil inubos na namin tatatlo nalang ata ang natira.
“Lasing na kana Kali tama nayan” she nag at me while pulling the bottle away from me.
“Hala isa lang namern eh” I haze kahit nahihilo na talaga ako, but I still want more ihh…
“ang Kj mo Coco hayaan mo si Kali mag enjoy kasi” pagkampi sakin ni Bannie, dahil don niyakap ko siya at nagpaawa effect kami kay Coco, she just rolled her eyes on us and watch the crowed.
Kahit lasing na ako nagawa ko paring uminom pa ng konti, hihi ngayon lang naman mag enjoy eh.
“inom pa tayooooo partyyyyyy woahhhhhh party partyyyyy” I chanted and dance again. Pero ang nakakapagtaka ay hindi sila sumasabay sakin para silang nakakita ng multo ng sumayaw ako.
Bakit panget ba sayaw ko?
“Hoy anyare sainyo hahahhaha party tayooo” nahihilo na ako, but I still manage to dance but someone grab my wrist.
“hoy ano ba bitawan mo ako!!!” I face it.
“Orabelle” someone call my name but nahilo ako lalo kaya hindi kona alam ang susunod na nangyari.
CHAPTER 11
“Orabelle,” as I called her name that made her face me.
She look so wasted already, she clung on my chest when she suddenly loose her balance. Halatang wala na siya sa tamang wisyo dahil sa uri ng tingin na binibigay niya sakin and it seems like she didn’t recognize me because she smiled at me.
When I look to her friends they all look so nervous by my presence and I wonder why?
“Hoy ikaw bayan yong mukhang anghel don sa gymnasium…” she stare at me and smile “Ikaw nga” she repeated, she reach for my shoulders para makatayo siya sa harap ko ng maayos.
Again she smiled at me, and the why she smiled makes her eyes disappear. This girl had the smiley eyes though it’s kinda cute.
I grab her arms to help her balance herself and wait for her to talk.
I thought she had a problem with financial matters but why is she here partying with her friends.
“why are you here?” I ask.
Orabelle chuckled “Party kami bakit hahahaha tapos na problema ko ehhh hahahaha bayad na ako kay––” she wasn’t able to continue what she’s saying when.
“AHHHHHYYYYYYYY OH MY KALI!!!!” her friend shouted at her and make her turn her back para harapin itong mga ito.
Nangtignan ko sila, they were gesturing something to Orabelle but she seem do not understand it.
I think there’s something wrong in it.
“HUH! ANO SABI NYO?” Orabelle haze at them and kepp trying to understand what they are trying to say but when they notice that I’m also watching them they laugh and smile at me.
“What are you guys saying?” I bother asking.
“AHHAHAHHAH wala vice ano ang gwapo mo hihihi” naiilang na sambit ng isa sakanila I think they were the gays that’s famous on comm-arts building, I’ve seen them somewhere I think one of the events on the university.
“Oo nga Apollo sobrang gwapo mo pala talaga sa p-personal hehhehe” why they are shuttering while talking at me.
“Why are guys partying right now? Diba she’s been through financial problem bakit andito siya?” I tried asking them dahil mukhang hindi pa naman sila ganon ka lasing kagaya ni Orabelle.
“Ah a-ano kase…ano ahm” they were looking at each other.
“A-no birthday ko ni l-libre ko si Kalila d-dito” the girl with blond hair said and smiled at me.
“Tama tama” the other gays agreed at her.
So it’s her birthday, she look’s familiar to me I think she’s related to Carter or something.
“ANONG BIRTHDAY MO COCO DIBA NEXT MONTH PA YON GURL HAHAHAHAHA” napatingin ako sa babaeng hawak hawak ko ngayon ng bigla itong sumigaw at tumawa.
What did she said?
I glance at them again and they were like ghosted or something, para silang tinakasan ng kaluluwa at namumutla silang umiling sakin.
I think I know this already. “Orabelle” I made her face me.
“yesh ako yon” lasing na sambit nito. I smiled at her and ask “Why are you here?”
“AHHH KASI NGA TAPOS NA PROBLEMA KO BAYAD NA AKODON SA NASIRA KONG CAMERA,YONG KAY BILLY HAHAHAHAHA” dirediretso nitong sambit at nangtignan ko ang mga kaibigan niya ay halatang totoo nga ang sinasabi niya dahil they were all look terrorize.
“TYAKA HINDI BIRTHDAY NI COCO HAHAHAH NILOLOKO KA NIYAN HAHAHAH LIBRE KO KAYA TO NOH HAHAHHA” halos hindi kona makita ang mukha niya dahil sobrang pungay at mukhang inaantok na ito, she even close her eyes often.
“libre mo?” I repeated what she said, I beg for a pardon.
“OO LIBRE KO TO NOH HEHE MAY TIRA KASI DON SA PERANG NAKUHA KO KAYA PANG PARTY NA NAMIN”
“Kali” dismayadong sambit ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
So that’s it, I got you!
I smirk and glance at her friend this time “so that’s it” they all look so scared right now.
“Ah a-ano k-kasi Vice ah heheehhe” hindi nila alam kung anong sasabihin nila ngayon.
“hehehe tara na nga Kali” one of them said and pull Orabelle away from me.
“Una na kami Vice hahahah lasing na ito kaya kung ano ano sinasabi hahahahhahah loko ka talaga gurl!!!” nagsimula na silang umalis saaking harapan at tuluyang nilisan ang bar.
So they use the program money for some sort of depth, and not because of financial problem.
She lied.
Kalila
“Ouch!!!!” I groan when I seated on my bed because of a hard head ache. Sobrang sakit ng ulo ko parang umiikot ang aking mundo.
Shocks my tama pa ata ako!!!
Bumukas ang pinto ng aking maliit na silid at dumating si mama na may dalang tray ng pagkain. Isang gatas at sopas ang laman nito.
“Ito kainin mo para mawala yang hangover mo” malambing na sambit ni mama at umupo saaking paahan.
“Ma” I smiled at her and get the tray of food.
“Bakit naman kasi naglasing kang bata ka, sabi nila Coco kagabi galing daw kayo sa birthday ng kaklase nyo kaya napainom kayo ng konti pero mukhang hindi konti ang ininom mo Belle” dahil sa sinabi ni mama ay niyakap ko siya at naglambing lambing.
“Sorry ma hindi kop o napansin eh hehehe” I hug her tighter.
“oh siya sige na kumain kana at mag-ayos at may pasok ka padiba” I glance on my alarm clock at napahinga naman ako ng maayos dahil maaga pa at hindi pa ako late.
I remember Friday nga pala ngayon at 10 am pa ang pasok ko pag kanitong araw, thank god.
“Opo ma” masiglang sambit ko kahit medyo nahihilo pa ako, tumayo na si mama at naglakad palabas.
Sinimulan ko nang kainin ang almusal na hinanda ni mama at pagkatapos non ay mabilis na rin akong naghanda sa pagpasok sa university.
“Maaaaa… alis na po ako pagnagvideo call kayo ni papa wag mo sabihin naginom ako ma ahhh yari ako don hihihi love you ma babye” sigaw ko mula sa hagdanan pababa.
Naabutan ko si mamang umiiling-iling dahil sa sinabi ko..“Love you ma” I said and run through the door at mabilis na umalis.
Naglakad ako palabas ng kanto namin dahil ayaw ko nang gumastos pangtricycle mahal. “Ganda gising natin ah” napalingon ako kay Aleng Betcahy ng magsalita ito sa tabing kalsada.
Nginitian ko siya at naghawi ang konting bahagi ang aking buhok “I know right aleng betchay hahahaha kayo din naman po sumesexy tayo ah”
“Sus nangbola ka pang bata ka hahahahaha oh siya ingat sa pagpasok ah” sambit niya pero halata namang kinilig siya sa puri ko hahahha, aleng betchay talaga oh pahumble pa ih.
“Noted bye aleng Betchay” pagdating ko sa kanto ay mabilis akong nakapara ng jeep papuntang university at ilang minute lang ay nakarating na ako dito.
Pagpasok ko palang sa building namin ay isang malakas na sigaw na agad ang sumalubong sakin.
“KAAAAAALIIIIIIIIILAAAAAAAA!!!!!” I covered my ears so hard pero tagos parin ang boses nilang tatlo.
Nangmakalapit na sila sa harapan ko pinaghahampas ko sila sa braso. “Ano ba an aga-aga ang iingay nyo!!!” I haze.
“Gaga ang aga-aga bobo ka” muntikan ko nang sampalin si Bannie dahil sa sinabi niya pero pinigilan ako ni Coco.
“Makinig ka muna kay Bannie Kali” seryosong sambit ni Coco kaya medyo natigilan ako.
Bakit ba ano meron?
“Bakit ba?” I ask and rose one of my brow.
“Kasi gurl may ginawa ka kagabi na kakamatay mo!!!” Bannie said in terror.
“What?! Ano?” anong ginawa ko ba? Wala akong maalala.
“Kasi vice know the reveal” magulong sambit ni Cloe.
“Huh!?!?!”
“Si vice president know na secret mo” Bannie said.
“ano bang pinagsasabi niyo hindi ko maintindihan pwedi paki explain ng maayos gurl!!” I said with sarcastic voice.
“ang ibig nilang sabihin ay nakita tayo kagabi sa bar ni Apollo yong Vice president na nag interview sayo nong sa gym about sa pera”
My eyes widened.
“oh!!!”
“yes” Coco assured me.
“oh nakita lang naman tayo hahah hindi naman mag tatanong iyon” ano naman kung nakita niya kami diba wala naman siyang alam.
“yon na nga eh hindi siya nagtanong pero ikaw sinabi mo lahat!!!” sabay na sambat ni Bannie at Cloe nangtignan ko si Coco para tanungin kung totoo ang sinasabi nila ay tumango siya sakin.
So totoo?!
“s-sinabi k-ko l-la-lahat?” why am I shuttering so much.
“LAHAT!!!” synchronize na sambit nilang tatlo.
OMG!!!! Patay!
CHAPTER 12
“Lahat!!!” para akong binuhusan ng mainit na tubig sa sinabi nila.
“Oo gurl lahat at sigurado akong hindi tayo palalampasin ni Vice sa ginawa natin” Bannie said.
“buti na nga lang naitakas ka pa namin sa mga kamay ni Apollo kagabi eh” Coco said.
Kinukwento nila lahat ng pinaggagawa ko kagabi at bawat kwento nila ay nagpopop up sa utak ko ang lahat naalala ko na at napasampal nalang ako sa sarili ko. Ano bang katangahan ito Kalila!!!
“pano pagnalaman ito ni Carter patay ako nito huhuhu”
“Patay ka talaga sabi ko naman kasi sayo benta ng laman nga lang eh yan tuloy na pahamak pa tayo lalo sa ginawa mo” Bannie nag at me.
“Bakit tinulungan niyo naman ako don sa plano na iyon ah diba ikaw pa nga nag turo sakin ng sasabihin ko ah” dinuro ko si Cloe.
“Ay kasalanan kona ngayon best” nagsusumbong na sambit niya kay Bannie, they both make face at me.
“panget nyo!” I glared at them.
“Ay talagang sumusobra na ito eh pigilian mo ko gurl kakalbohin ko talaga tong babaeng ito eh” Bannie said and make himself held by Cloe and act like his ready for fight.
I just stick my tongue at him and rolled my eyes.
When I face Coco I pouted at her “Coco wahhhhh huhuhu sorry” I cried at her and ask for a hug.
“nako Kali malaking problema itong pinasok mo, ikaw naman kasi bakit ka nagpakalasing ng sobra ka kagabi yan tuloy nadulas ka kay Apollo” mas hinigpina ko nalang ang yakap ko sakanya.
“WAHHHHHHH ANONG GAGAWIN KO”
“edi taguan mo ganon lang kadali gurl” Bannie and Cloe suggested.
Tama “oo nga tama busy namang tao yong vice president na yon kaya walang time yon sa kagaya ko diba tama tama” I tried cheering myself up.
Tama nga naman bakit siya magsasayang ng oras sakin eh busy naman siyang tao.
“hay nako ang mabuti pa pumasok na tayo may klase pa tayo kay Mr. Delgarbo tara na” nagsimula nang maglakad si Coco pero hindi ako bumitaw sa pagkakayap ko sakanya hanggang sa classroom.
Nagturo at lumipas na ang buong maghapon pero hindi parin ako nililisan ng mga ala-ala ng katangahan ko kagabi. I even clung at his chest last night shet nakakahiya tapos sinabi ko pa ginawa ko sa pera na bigay nila.
Siguradong nagalit iyon sa gianwa ko tapos nakita pa akong pinagparty lang ang perang galing sa program nila.
Ano kaba naman Kalila tanga tanga mo gurl.
“Huy making ka mamaya magparecitation si sir” bulong ni Coco sakin ng mapansin niyang tulala ako.
“Oo” I said and try my very best para mag focus sa klase.
Natapos ang last class namin ngayong araw ng may zero score ako sa recitation, pano hindi ko naman kasi maintindihan tinuturo ni Sir bilis bilis magsalita.
“Hoy gaga ka gurl zero ka tuloy!” Bannie throw a piece of paper on my face.
Tinignan ko lang siya ng masama at umirap. “PANO BILIS BILIS KASI MAGSALITA NI SIR” sambit ko habang nalalakd kami pababa ng building.
“Ang sabihin mo hindi ka talaga nakikinig tyaka anong mabilis tama lang kaya magsalita si sir kanina ikaw lang yong hindi nakikinig” pagkatapos non pinalo ni Coco ang ulo ko ng folder na hawak niya.
“Aray ko naman”
“Reklamo ka pa!” sabay nilang sambit kaya sumuko na ako at kinuha nalang ang cellphone ko sa bag.
Pero wala ito doon tumigil ako sa paglalakad at hinaluhog ang bag ko. “Oh bakit?” Coco watches me.
“Cellphone ko” bakit wala dito sa bag?
“Luh san mo nilagay bakla” Cloe.
“Hindi kaya nabitawan mo kung saan?” Bannie.
Biglang nagflash sa isip ko na nilagay ko ito sa ilalim ng lamesa ko, salalagyanan ko ng notes.
“Shit naiwan ko sa room”
“Nako naman Kali nasa ground floor na tayo oh yong room natin sa third floor pa” naiiritang sambit ni Bannie.
“Hindi ako nalang kukuha mauna na kayo sa sakayan susunod nalang ako ok sige na”
“Sigurado ka?” tanong ni Coco.
“oo naman sige na una na kayo habol ako” pagkasabi ko non ay tumakbo na ako pabalik ng hagdanan.
Sa third floor pa ang room namin at matagal maghintay ng elevator kaya umakyat na ako sa hagdanan. Takbo lakad ang ginawa ko hanggang sa umabot na ako sa room. Pagpasok ko sa loob andon ng dalawang taga linis ko na kaklase.
“jennie” I said.
“Oh bat bumalik ka Kalila?”
“Naiwan ko cellphone ko eh” lumapit ako sa lamesa ko at binuksan ang drawer sa ilalim nito tama nga ako andito ang phone ko.
“Hahaha makakalimutin ka na ata hahaha” biro ni Fifa sakin. Tumawa nalang ako at nagpaalam na saknila.
Habang naglalakad ako papuntang elevator ay tumawag si Coco.
“nakuha mona saan kana?’ bungad nito sakin.
“Pababa nang elevator” sagot ko.
“Sige dito kami sa canteen malapit sa gate hintayin ka namin dito”
“ok ok” I said and slid my phone inside my pocket.
ting bumukas na ang elevator kaya mabilis akong sumakay.
Mga ilang saglit lang ay bumukas na ito at nasa ground floor na ako. I walk out of our building and make my way to the gate way.
Pero napatigil ako sa paglalakad ng may nakita akong hindi ko dapat makita.
Agad akong nilamon ng kaba saking buong katawan ng makita ang mukhang iyon, ay ilaw na parang anghel na kababa lang sa langit ang dating.
Pero mukhang ang anghel na iyan ang papatay sakin. Tatakbo na sana ako para magtago ng makita ako ni Carter sa tabi niya.
O
M
G
Talaga lord help me…..
Bakit andito jowa ko hhuhuhu yari ako nito.
“KALI!” Called my name and gestured me to come near him.
I smiled awkwardly at them and started to walk. Nang makalapit na ako sa kanila hindi inalis ng lalakeng ito ang seryoso niyang tingin sakin habang ang gwapo kong boyfriend ay walang kaalam alam na nakangiti sakin.
I hugged him and smile at him. “Tove si Kalila siya yong girlfriend ko” pagpapakilala ni Carter sakin dito sa lalake.
Oh My Ghad!!!!
“ah hehehe h-hi” naiilang na pagbati ko.
“Siya yong lagi kong kinukwento sayo Kal siya yong bestfriend ko simula bata pa kami si Tove” sambit naman ni Carter sakin.
“ahhh hehehe s-siya p-ala i-iyon” why am I shuttering baka mapansin ni Carter.
“Bro she’s the one I’m talking too” harap naman niya kay Tove daw.
I saw this Tove smirk before he talk.
“I think I know her” WHAT!!!!
NO!
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CHAPTER 13
“I think I know her” I become stiff at that moment and my eyes literally widened while staring at the floor. Why would he say that? Isusumbong niya na ba ako?
Wahhh lord please help me..
Madiin kong pinikit ang aking mga mata at hinintay ang mga susunod na mangyayari. “What you’ve know her already?” nagtatakang tanong ni Carter sakanya.
Tinaas ko ang aking tingin para tignan ang isasagot niya, our eyes met but he just smirk at me before he answer’s Carter’s question.
“hmmm I’m not sure but maybe I’ve seen her before well I’m not sure though she look’s familiar” mapaglarong sambit nito, at inaamin ko na bawat salita na kanyang binibitawan ay pakiramdam ko maiihi ako sa sobrang kaba.
“baka nga nakita mo na siya dati hahaha I mean kahit malaki ang university hindi imposibleng magkasalubong kayo right hahahah but now at least you guys officially meet.” Halata na tuwang tuwa si Carter habang sinasabi iyon, he even hug me tighter using his one arms only.
I manage to smile at him kahit kinakain na ako ng kaba dito sa harap nilang dalawa, at ng malipat ulit ang tingin ko dito sa Vice president na ito kitang kita ang pagpipigil niya ng kanyang mapaglarong ngiti sa pamamagitan ng pagkagat ng ibabang bahagi ng kanyang labi.
Jusko lord tulungan niyo ho ako…
“Isn’t she pretty bro? pasado ba?” mapagbirong sambit ni Carter sakanya at naging dahilan iyon para tignan niya ako mula ulo hanggang paa.
Ghad his intimidating me with those calm but inquisitive eyes. I think I can’t stand it anymore huhuhu. Parang isang pagkakamali ko lang dito ay buking na ako, anong gagawin ko?
“hmmm” iyon lang ang sinabi niya at nginitian si Carter, they laugh at each other and I don’t freaking know what that means.
“ahm––” mapapaalam na sana ako kay Carter ng biglang may tumawag sakanya kaya natigilan ako.
“PRESSSSS PINAPATAWAG KA NI DEAN” I think she’s one of the SSG officer.
Hinarap ako ni Carter at binigyan ng matamis na halik sa noo. I close my eyes and feel his touch I really love this man.
Nangimulat ko ang aking mata ang kanyang malambing na ngiti ang sumalubong sakin.
“I’ll go ahead ok go home safe please, do text me when your home love you” mabilis na siyang tumakbo paalis pagkatapos niyang sabihin iyon at nanatili akong nakatayo doon at pinagmamasdan siya palayo.
His always like this busy day and night but he always find time to spend it with me and my friend. Hindi ko talaga masisisi ang marami kung bakit sila nagkakandarapa kay Carter, he a boyfriend material talaga at buti nalang ako ang lucky girl para sakanya.
Hindi ko mapigilang ngumiti ng maisip iyon, knowing that I’m the lucky girl makes me smile genuinely.
“I think your being an unfaithful girlfriend to Carter” nawala bigla ang aking ngiti ng magsalita ang lalake sa tabi ko.
Dahil doon bumalik nanaman ang panlalamig ng aking katawan. Naalala ko nga pala maiiwan pala ako kaharap itong lalakeng ito.
“a-ah a-ano s-sa-sabi m-mo” sobrang nanginginig ang aking mga labi ngayon at naging dahilan iyon ng pag-utal ng aking sinasabi.
“seems like you didn’t tell him what you did last night, hindi ba mali iyon your boyfriend should know everything about you” he said firmly while walking close to me with his hands on his pockets.
Umatras ako at ngumiti nalang sakanya kahit nagaalangan talaga ako ng sobra “ ahh hehehe hindi ko alam yang sinasabi mo vice hahah sige mauna na po ako“ mabilis kong pagpapaalam at agad tumlikod pero bago pa ako makahakbang ay hawak niya na ang kaliwa kong braso.
He made me face him again and this time the distances between us are so small.
Wahhhh lord kung papatayin man po ako nitong mukhang angel na ito please lord bigyan mo muna kao ng time magpaaalam sa pamilya ko huhuhuhu…
“Were not done yet Orabelle” anong gagawin ko?
Magpanggap ka nalang na walang alam Kalila…!
“ah vice wala naman po tayong dapat pagusapan eh hehehe” I awkwardly said kahit halatang halata na ako pilit ko parin itong iniiwasan.
He smirk “Do you think I will let it pass, what you did is not right Miss Flores” biglang akong natakot ng mawala ang malaanghel niyang aura at napalitan ito ng dark aura parang ibang tao.
“And us the vice president of this university I want all the student’s learn their lesson lalo na pag hindi tama ang ginagawa nito. Telling lies to other people just to benefit there needs for their own mistakes..tsk tsk tsk….bad girl” hindi ko alam kung anong irereact ko sakanya ngayon parang si Lucifer ata ang kaharap ko ngayon at sinaniban ang anghel na vice president. Huhuhuhu mamatay na ba ako?
Is this the sign?
Sinusundo mo na ba ako satan at ginatamit mo itong anghel na ito para sunduin ako wahhhhhh lord help me….
“ahhhh ehhh——”
“Tove!” napalingon kaming dalawa ng may tumawag sakanyang mala-anghel din na babae, palapit ito samin at nangmaramdaman kong lumuwag ng konti ang pagkakahawak niya sakin mabilis akong nagpumiglas at tumakbo ng mabilis palayo.
“Hey!” I heard him shout but I ignore it and run faster as I can.
Tinahak ko ang daan kung asan ang mga kaibigan kong chill lang nakaupo doon, hinihingal na umupo ako sa lap ni Bannie at Cloe.
“AY BAKLA ANYARE WAIT HITA KO ARAY!!!!” reklamo ni Bannie sakin.
I lean over their chest and close my eyes “Tubig” hinihingal ako talaga kailangan ko ng tubig.
“gurl tubig daw” Cloe repeated what I’ve said and glance at Coco.
Mabilis namang kumuha ng tubig si Coco mula sa disfensor dito sa canteen.
“Here” inabot ko ito at walang karate-arteng tinungga.
“AY UHAW SIYA GURL”
“anyare ba Kal?”
Patuloy lang ako sa paginom.
“Hey what happen to you why are you running so fast?” Coco ask. Nang matapos na akong uminom hinarap ko sila at huminga muna ng malalim bago kinuwento ang nangyari sakin.
“Oh my G magkaibigan pa si Press Carter at si Vice Apollo patay ka talaga ngayon Kalila” Cloe look so terrified by that fact.
Well ako din naman, alam kong mas delikado na ang buhay ko dahil anytime pwedi akong isumbong ng lalakeng iyon sa boyfriend ko huhuhu magagalit si Carter sakin pagnangyari iyon.
“patay talaga ako!” wala sa sarili kong sambit.
Tove
“Who’s that?” tanong ni Fay sakin habang pinapanuod ang babaeng nagmamadaling tumakbo palayo samin.
I face her and smile “she’s Carter’s girl” she look’s so surprise by it “Really!?! Oh my I didn’t get the chance to meet her” Fay pouted and look so disappointed.
Well I know her she been dying to meet Carter’s girl pero she never get a chance dahil hindi naman dinadala ni Carter si Orabelle sa family gathering namin.
“Maybe next time” I said and circle my arms around her shoulders, we started walking “But why are you holding her arms tho?” nakakunot noong tanong niya, I finch her nose “she strip so I help her”
“ohh what a gentleman”
I chuckle at her and “where do you want eat?” I ask
Nagliwanag ang kanyang mukha at excited na nag-isip. “I choose subway.. hep libre mo right”
“hahahaha yeah yeah yeah”
“good” another time with her is a bond that can never be broke.
CHAPTER 14
“Ok we will have a play this coming university event and the dean wanted you guys to perform a simple play that will last only 30 minutes, I guess. Benidicto I want you to arrange this play collaborate with Janna and I expect you to perform a great story play.. can I trust you guys?“lahat kami ay tumango pero hindi ko mapigilan ang aking ngiti habang pinagmamasdan si Bannie.
Para siyang kakain ng tao hahaha pano sinabi kasi si Sir ang totoo niyang pangalan sa harap ng maraming studyante. They were all looking at him and some of them are laughing though they know him as Bannie tapos malalaman nila ang totoo niyang pangalan ng ganon ganon lang.
Poor Bannie, he face me and glare at me “Subukan mong lumitaw yang ngipin mo Kali papatayin talaga kita!” pagbabanta niya sakin kaya pilit kong kinakagat ang aking labi para pigilan ang aking tawa.
“pigilan mo gurl hahaha” Cloe covered my mouth while laugh kaya hindi kona napigilan at tumawa narin ako, Coco joined us too and Bannie just throw a pieces of crumpled papers to us.
“Alam nyo sometimes hindi ko din sure kung kaibigan ko kayo hmf” mas tumawa lang kami sakanya.
“ok I hold this meeting dismiss Benidicto and Janna come with me so we can plan your manuscript” tumayo na si Bannie at Janna, bago umalis si Bannie inirapan niya muna kami kaya mas lalo lang namin siyang inasar.
“tara na labas na tayo” we dicided to go out and find some foods to eat.
“Ay gaga” natigilan kami ng mabangga si Cloe ng ilang studyanteng palabas din ng room na iyon. Natanggal ang pilikmata ni Cloe kaya mabilis niyang hinila si Coco para ayusin ito.
“ayusin mo Gurl dali!!!!” he haze and tap Coco’s shoulders, si Coco naman hindi magkanda ugagang inayos ito.
They were both standing in the middle of the way kaya umirap ako at naglakad palayo sakanila para tumabi dahil ayaw kong humarang sa daanan.
I stand in the corner and cross my arms while waiting for them.
“Hoy bilisan nyo dyan!!!”
Tagal tagal naman nitong mga ito, napalingon ako sa canteen na kakainan namin at madami nang studyanteng pumupunta at mawawalan na kami ng space nito.
“Hoy mauna na ako doon ah kuha na ako table” sigaw ko kila Coco na hanggang ngayon hindi parin sila tapos, they both nodded kaya nagsimula na akong maglakad.
“Orabelle” natigilan ako sa paglalakad ng may tumawag sakin mula sa tabi.
Nang lingunin ko ito para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig at nanginig agad ang aking tuhod.
When he starts to walk, nag madali akong tumalikod para bumalik kila Coco at Cloe.
Pero bago ko pa iyon magawa ay hawak niya na agad ang braso ko. “Where do you think your going?”
“ahhh ehhh”
“We need to talk” pilit akong nagpupumiglas pero hindi niya ako binibitawan.
“Ayaw kooooo”
“come with me” he firmly said.
“Ayaw…. COCOOOOOOOO CLOEEEEEEEE TULONGGGGG!!!” I shouted, that catches there attention agad silang tumigil at tinignan ako nang lalapitan na nila ako ay mabilis akong hinila nitong lalakeng to’ palayo.
“Kali!!!!!” I heard my friends called my name pero mabilis ako nailayo sa kanila….
“COCOOOOOOO!!!!” I shouted when I don’t see them anymore.
Mama ko!!!
Coco
“KALI!!!!!” we both shouted pero bigla nalang siyang nawala sa paningin namin.
“Oh my god Kali” i whisper and look around, hinila siya ni Apollo kung saan at hindi na namin alam kung asan sila.
“Patay na gurl!! Pano na ito?baka na tyugi na si Kali” Cloe is panicking so as i.
“HOY BAKIT ANDYAN KAYO SABI NIYO CANTEEN TAYO!!! SAN SI KALI?” napalingon kami sa likod ng marinig naming sumigaw si Bannie.
“Si Kali!” Cloe hugged Bannie and act like she lose someone.
“Anyare?” Bannie ask.
“Si Kali snob wala na” Cloe.
“WHATTTTTT!!!!” Bannie exageretedly said and cry with Cloe, so I rolled my eyes at them and binigyan sila ng mahinang batok.
“baliw kinuha lang siya ni—–” I was cut by Bannie.
“ni LUCIFER OH MY ANG KAWAWANG KALILA HUHUHU ANG AGA AGANG NAMATAY!!!”
“Baliw si Apollo ang kumuha sakanya I think he will talk about what Kali did to the program money” tumigil sila at sinampal ni Bannie si Cloe. “Bakit hindi mo sinabi agad!!!” he nag at Cloe.
“hehehe”Cloe
“Tama nayan ang kailangan nating gawin ay mahanap si Kali bago—–” hindi ko nanaman natapos ang sasabihin ko.
When
“Coco!” oh shit! Si Carter!
Lumapit siya samin “hey act normal” I whisper at this two crazy gays.
“hi Car why are you here?” I manage to ask him and smile at him.
“Si Kali?”
“Ahhh wala eh kausap pa si Mr. Perez para sa project ata namin bakit?” good job Coco..great liar!
Hindi niya pweding malaman na kinausap ni Apollo si Kali dahil siguradong malalaman niya ang ginawa ni Kali.
He glance at this people beside me at halatang nailing siya ng tignan niya ito, nang tignan ko rin ang mga katabi ko, nakakailang nga naman talagang tignan sila kung nakangiti sila sayo ng sobrang laki.
“hey stop that” I whisper.
“ay sorry hehehe” Bannie.
“So busy si Kali, well it’s ok ikaw nalang Coco ang sumama sakin please”
“Why?”
“Kailangan ko kasi bumili ng mga gifts para sa mga guest for this coming event eh puro sila babae hindi ko naman alam kung anong pwedi kong bilhin so I need your help.” He reach for my hands and pull me.
Nilingon ko sila Bannie at Cloe and mouthed them to find Kali while I’m away and they both nodded naman kaya sumama na ako kay Carter.
“kapit kang mabuti” he said when he started his big bike. Sinuot ko na ang helmet na binigay niya at kumapit sa balikat niya.
“Hey mahuhulog ka pag ganyan here” inabot niya ang kamay ko binaikot sa kanyang bewang. That makes me stiff, well this is not the first time lagi naman akong sumasakay sakanyang big bike simula bata pa kami kaya hindi na bago ito, pero this time parang nakakailang na dahil girlfriend niya na ang bestfriend ko and I still love him but he only sees me as his sister.
“Ready na?”
“yeah” I’m always ready when it comes to you Carter simula bata pa tayo I’m always ready to love you.
Sadly I wasn’t your type.
It’s Kalila.
Kalila
Hindi ko alam kung saan kami napunta basta hinila niya lang ako sa lugar na walang tao sa paligid. I think this is the industrial room here in comm-arts building.
“bitaw” I said and get my arm back.
Binitawan niya naman ako at tinignan ng diretso kaya iniwas ko ang aking tingin. “Let’s just get it straight to the point, you have to face what you did”
I shook my head as a sign of defeat. Tama naman siya kailangan kong harapin ang kasalanang ginawa ko.
“Sorry” I whisper.
“You’re sorry will not pay the bills that you spend already you need money to pay us back, may ibang students na mas kailangan ang program money na iyon we have to give it to them” kalmadong sambit nito at sumandal sa pader.
“Magbabayad ako, promise babayadan ko naman”
“How will you pay it then?” pano nga ba?
CHAPTER 15
Tove’s Point of View
knock knock
I went out of my room when I heard the doorbell of my unit rings. Kahit hindi pa ako nakasuot ng damit pangtaas ay walang pagdadalawang isip kong binuksan ang pinto.
“Tove”
“Hey what are you doing here?” hinayaan ko nalang siyang tumuloy at nagtungo kami sa sala.
Umupo siya sa upuan saka sinampa ang kaliwang paa sa mini table sa tapat nito. His eyes roam around my unit before he speaks. “your unit is so neat parang babae ang nakatira dito everything is so organize no wonder why you so called perfect man, oh How’s school Tove?”
“it’s fine” walang ganang sambit ko at hinarap siya mula sa kitchen, nagtooth brush ako sa harapan niya.
Well I don’t really feel bothered by his presence.
“by the way may meeting ako sa hongkong this week for our foreign investors so aalis ako bukas” I glance at him and frown my brows.
“bakit kailangan mo pa ipaalam sakin yan?” he usually go out of the country, by me not knowing it and this is the first time na magpaalam siya sakin. Anong nakain nito?
“hahaha bakit bawal ba ako magpaalam sa kapatid ko ah!”
I just smirk at him and resume my routine, he remain speaking and talking about business while I’m doing things around him.
“So 2 weeks ang itatagal ko sa Hongkong Tove”
“Enjoy then” sambit ko habang inaayos ang aking polo shirt, may pasok pa ako kaya kailangan ko na mag ayos.
“talagang mageenjoy ako don dahil kasama kong pupunta don si Amy” this time I face him.
“So it’s not just a business meeting but also a family bond”
“Not really family kasi iiwan ko si Gian sayo” my eyes widened through what he said.
“What?!!! Bakit iiwan mo sakin bakit hindi kila mommy at daddy? I hava classes and gigs at night!!!” I can’t believe him.
“Then cancel your gigs at night, gabi mo lang naman babantayan si Gian Tove, dahil andito naman ang nanny niya sa umaga” pagpapaliwanag pa ni kuya light at halatang pursigido siya dito.
“But my gigs!!!”
“Mas importante pa ba ang gigs mo kesa sa pamangkin mo Tove? Two weeks ka lang naman magcacancel ng gigs eh after that balik ulit sa dati. Mom and dad are on their vecation ayaw ko na sila guluhin kaya sige na ngayon lang naman take care of gian while were out” hindi na ako sumagot pa at tumango nalang sakanya.
“fine”
“good dadalhin kona bukas lahat ng gamit ni gian dito sa unit mo at here’s the thing 7 am in the morning asahan mong andito na ang nany ni gian and 7pm exact time aalis ang nanny kaya dapat andito kana non ok… and don’t you ever leave my son alone Tove!!!” I barely nodded at him and fix my things up.
“noted”
“ok it’s settle see you tomorrow brother”
Sabay kaming umalis ng condo ko at dahil may sarili naman akong sasakyan we separate ways. I went straight ahead the audio room pagdating ko sa university dahil may rehearsal pa kami nila Aiden.
“Tove tubig?” Inabutan ako ni Aiden ng malamig na tubig ng umupo siya sa tabi ko.
“Hoy may problem aka ba perfect boy?” mukhang napansin nila ito kaya I give them a heavy sigh.
“Yup I need to cancel our gigs because of Gian”
“Gian you mean your brother’s son?” Tagan cleared it.
“Yes kailangan ko siyang alagaan at bantayan tuwing gabi dahil sakin siya iiwan ni kuya light because of his business meeting in hongkong kasama niya si Amy na pupunta doon so walang choice kung hindi sakin maiiwan si Gian” they look problematic as I tell him that.
“Patay mga VIP gigs natin ang mga nasched for this coming week’s tapos yong event performance pa natin?” Nag-aalalang sambit ni Aiden, Tagan nodded and agreed with him.
“I think that event day I can bring gian with me but the other days I don’t think so” I can’t bring Gian on my gigs.
“what about find a substitute or something yong pweding magbantay kay Gian tuwing may gig tayo” Aiden suggested.
Natigilan naman ako dahil doon, yeah why not? I can pay people to guard Gian while I’m away.
“But it’s hard to thrust people anymore at this generation, remember Gian is you brother’s son and you can’t go wrong when you find him someone to be with at night” may punto naman si Tagan kaya tila ako’y napaisip.
I need someone who I can trust….
Who can that be someone?
Biglang may pumasok saaking isipan kaya mabilis akong tumayo “Right!!!” Ai and Gan stared at me.
“I need to go see you later” nagmamadali akong umalis sa Audio room at nagtungo sa comm-arts building.
“bitaw” iritang sambit niya at hinila ang kamay mula sa aking pagkakahawak.
I stared at her for a moment but she quickly avoided it. “Let’s just get it straight, you have to face what you did”
I saw her bite her lips before she shook her head down.
“Sorry” I heard her whisper.
Now she’s sorry about what she did.
I hide a small smirk before I tried to scare her.
“You’re sorry will not pay the bills that you spend already you need money to pay us back, may ibang students na mas kailangan ang program money na iyon we have to give it to them” I’m at calm but i mean it.
Hindi tama ang ginawa niyang pagsisiningaling para makakuha ng pera para ipang bayad sa kasalanan niya. She should work for her mistakes and I will not tolerate that kinds of acts, she needs to bring back the money she used.
She looks like she’s panicking and thinking about something.
“Magbabayad ako, promise babayadan ko naman” Orabelle use her hands and make it collide as palm to palm when she said that, she also uses her puppy eyes on me.
“How will you pay it then?” pamanghamong sambit ko.
“Ano magtrabaho ako”
“Where?”
“kahit saan heheh basta magbabayad ako”
“I need the money within two weeks before our programs stops” bakas ang pagkagulat sa kanyang mukha dahil sa sinabi ko mukhang hindi siya makapaniwala doon.
“2 weeks agad!!!! Wala bang panugit dyan?”
“No”
“hala saan naman ako hahanap ng trabaho na ganon two weeks swesweldohan ka kaagad ng 60k that’s so impossible at isa pa mahirap lang akong tapo hindi ako mayaman”
“I can offer you job and I’ll pay you 5k a day” she mouth literally drop and she stare at me.
“5k a day?!!!” mukhang hindi siya naniniwala.
“Yes 5k a day but you have to stay at my condo every night” mabilis siyang umiling at lumayo sakin, she’s hugging her self while staring at me like she’s disgust.
“no way highway! Hindi ako papayag na gamitin mo ang katawan ko sa gabi” this time ako ata ang hindi na makapaniwala sa sinabi niya kaya hindi ko napigilang tumawa sa harap niya.
She got it wrong.
“that’s not what I mean hahaha, I offer you a job and that it to baby sit Gian, his already 5 years old”
“OMG MAY ANAK KANA?!!?!” Mausisang sambit nito.
“no his my brother’s son, his my nephew” I explained.
“Ohhhhh now I know pero bakit gabi?” I tell her everything and mukha namang naintindihan niya ito.
“ahhh so iiwan siya ng kuya mo sayo pero hindi mo siya mabantayan dahil wala kang kwentang tito ay este may gigs ka at night… talaga nga naman oh party boys to not stay at their house often” look who’s talking parang hindi ko siya nakita sa bar last night.
“I’ll pay you 5k a day and you gather that money so you can pay back what you use, your job will last for two weeks only don’t worry” she pouted.
“sorry na nga nagsisisi naman ako doon sa pera at wag kang mag-alala pumapayag ako magbaby sit sa pamangkin mo pero ito lang ang hiling ko sayo”
“what is it?” I ask.
She went close to me and “can you not tell any of this to Carter ayaw ko kasing malaman niya ang ginawa ko please parang awa mo na” she look so sincere.
“yeah why not”
“good sige kailan ba ako magsisimula?” masiglang sambit nito.
“Tomorrow 7pm ASAP”
“Ok noted I’ll be the best baby sitter of your nephew boss” she act like a army and saluted in front of me with those smile and rainbow shape eyes.
“boss?” I repeated what she said.
“yes ikaw magpapasweldo sakin right so boss tawag ko sayo”
“No just call me Tove I’m fine with that, I’ll go ahead” nagsimula na akong magpalakad palayo.
“hoy Tove saan pala tayo magkikita bukas ng 7pm ASAP?” I heard her ask.
“parking lot” I said without facing her.
Ok Tove problem solve!!!
CHAPTER 16
Kalila’s Point of View
Kinabukasan maaga akong gumising, mga 4 am palang gising na ako para magreview ng quiz namin. Pagkatapos non ay pinagluto kona ang almusal sila mama, maaga akong nagpaalam na papasok dahil maaga ang quiz namin major pa naman kaya kailangan masipag.
Pagdating ko sa university at sa comm-arts building naabutan ko napapasok na si Mr. Neo sa classroom kaya ang madali at sumabay ako sa kanya.
Pagpasok na pagpasok niya sa room agad niya nang dinistribute yong quiz papers namin at gaya nga ng iniisip namin mahirap nanaman itong pagsusulit na ito…shetttt sana kayanin ng utak ko.
“ok pass your papers and after that you may leave” sambit ni Mr. Neo habang busy sa loptop niya.
Mga ilang saglit lang ay natapos na din ako at hinintay ko nalang magpasa si Coco at sila Bannie para sabbay sabay kami.
“wahhhhhhh shutek ang hirap ng quiz buti nalang tapos na din kala ko mamatay na ako kakaisip kanina doon” nakatingin kaming tatlo kay Cloe habang naglalakad sa hallway.
“ako nga siguro kung hindi ako nagreview kaninang umaga baga nga nga na ako don sa quiz” ani ko bahang nilalagay ang aking mga kamay sa bulsa ng aking palda.
“thank god you decided to review Kali akala ko ikaw nanaman ang maglolowest score dito eh” umiiling-iling na sambit ni Coco sakin.
“Hoy grabe hindi naman hahaha nakalimutan ko lang talagang mag review non kaya waley masagot” idinepensa ko ang aking sarili, that time kasi napuyat ako kakapanuod ng Kdrama at nakalimutan kong may quiz kinabukasan kaya dos lang score ko non pero sinigurado ko namang mas mataas na scor eko this time.
Mga 5 siguro hahahahhaha…
Nagtungo kami sa Canteen para bumili ng makakain at tumambay sa field benches, gusto kasi nila Bannie at Cloe don dahil may mga soccer player na naglalaro.
Boy haunting ulit ang mga gaga..
“Ay sheeettt pogiiii non oh”
“OMG 6 pack abs sis sherepppp”
Hindi ko maiwasan mapairap sa mga lumalabas sa bibig nitong dalawang ito sa tabi ko, umurong ay mas tumabi nalang ako kay Coco habang kinakain itong tinapay na binili ko.
“Btw what happen yesterday pagkakuha sayo ni Tove hindi kana namin na kita, you just texted me na nakauwi kana pala so what happen?” nagulat ako ng biglang humarap sakin si Bannie at Cloe dahil sa tinanong ni Coco.
“oo nga anyare?” akala ko ba busy sila sa mga lalake?
“gusto niyang ibalik ko yong kinuha kong pera”
“well that’s expected kailangan mo talaga ibalik iyon” Coco agreed and so as this two beside me who’s nodding.
“he wanted me to pay it in just 2 weeks dahil kailangan niya daw ibigay iyon sa mas nanganagilangan.” I shook my head and have a bite on my food.
“san ka nanaman kukuha ng pera ghurl?”
“hala sige tara na” Bannie stand up and grab my arms “Benta na natin yang laman loob mo arat” nagpumiglas at binawi ko ang braso ko.
“BALIW!!!” I shouted at him.
“ay ako na nga tumutulong eh! Hmf!” bumalik siya sa pagkakaupo.
“pano yan Kali?” nag-aalalang sambit ni Coco sakin. I know she’s worried.
I smiled at them “don’t worry may trabaho na ako hehehe”
“huh ano? Saan? Magkano sweldo?” sabay sabay nilang tanong.
“hep easy…isa isa lang” they calm their faces and wait for me to tell more.
“una ano ang trabaho ko ay magbaby sit”
“BABY SIT?!?!” Bannie and Cleo shouted.
“OA” balik sigaw ko kila Bannie at Cloe dahil mukhang Shoock na shoock sila eh.
“so next saan, bale hindi ko pa alam at magkano ang sweldo 5k bawat gabi”
Lumaki ang mata ni Bannie sakin“ 5k a month!?! Shet anong trabaho yarn ghurl sama naman akes“ I chuckled at his reaction and his face sopbrang panget ang putik.
“hahah hindi pwedi panget don baka matakot yong ibaby sit mo”
“Gaga!”
“Saan mo nahanap ang tarbaho na yan Kal?” napalingon ako kay Coco nang magtanong siya about doon.
“ahm ganito kasi yan” I lower down my voice and let them lean close to me.
“Si Vice ang nagalok ng trabaho na iyo—–” hindi ko pa natatapos ang sasabihin ko ng mabilis na nagreact si Bannie at Cloe.
“what!!!! May Anak na si Apo––” maagap kong tinakpan ang bibig nilang dalawa ng maintindihan ko na ang sasabihin nila.
“Shhhhhh….. wag nga kayo dyan… walang anak si vice, pamangkin niya iyong aalagaan ko”
“Why? Wala ba si kuya Light niya?” tanong ni Coco.
Kuya light???
“sino si kuya light?” balik na tanong ko.
“Tove’s Brother kung sabi mo pamangkin niya ang babantayan mo, well walang iba iyon kung hindi si Baby Gian lang”
“Pano mo alam yan Coco?”
“duh I’m friends with Cater since we were child and Carters friends with Tove and Fayre so kilala ko sila” oh that make sense.
“ahy oo nga pala noh”
I explain to them what’s our deal about the baby sit thing and mukha namang naintindihan nila iyon.
“OMG INGGIT AKOOOO” mahina kong simampal si Bannie dahil sa sinabi niya.
“ako dinnnn” Sumabay din si Cloe.
“Tumigil nga kayo dyan…” pagawat ko sa kanila dahil para silang uuod na sinabuyan ng asin sa sobrang kilig nila.
But they suddenly stop and stare at me… ay wait hindi pala sakin sa likod ko sila natitig.
I turn my back and see nothing kaya bumalik ako sa pagkakaharap sa kanila they are still focus on something, kaya tinapik ko ang mukha nilang dalawa para bumalik sa katinuan.
“Hoy anyare sainyo?” I ask.
“O…….M…….C” ano daw OMC??
“ano?” I ask and look at Coco pero she just raise her shoulder dahil kahit siya hindi niya maintindihan itong dalawa.
They both cover their mouth and jump like a monkey.
“what’s happening?” Coco.
“Baka nagtratransform na sila bilang unggoy” i said and watch them.
“Heh!” mukhang narinig ni Bannie sinabi ko dahil hinampas nito ang braso ko.
“ouch!! Bakit kasi nagkakaganyan kayo?” I ask.
“Kasi….kasiii ihhh kasiiii….” Hindi pa nila matapos ang sasabihin nila.
“Kasi ano!!!” I repeated.
“Kasi ayon ohh si Aiden papii kooo gwapooooo” impit na sigaw ni Bannie.
“What?” sino yon?
“whso’s that girl with him?” Coco said, wait kilala niya din yon? Tinignan ko ang bench na tinitignan nila may lalke at babaeng nakaupo doon.
“Co sino yan?” I whisper at her.
“That’s Aiden Xin Castro” Ano daw Adan?
“Sino?” pag-uulit ko.
“Gaga si Aiden papi yan yong sa Cntrl S shett sino yorn jowa niya?” patuloy nilang pinapanuod yong dalawa eh wala namang giangawa kundi mag laptop at magsulat.
Tyaka ano yong Cntrl S?
“Cntrl S?”
“GOSH NAKALIMUTAN KO TAONG BUNDOK KA NGA PALA WALA KANG ALAM SA MUNDO YAN YONG DRUMER NG BANDA DITO SA MONDRIAN YONG TUMIGTOG DATI NONG WELCOME PARTY DITO” hindi makapaniwalang pagpapaliwanag ni Bannie at Cloe sakin.
Ahh is aba siya don… hindi ko kasi kilala eh tyaka hindi naman ako nanuod talaga that time busy ako sa pagkain non.
“ahhhhh” iyon nalang ang sinabi ko.
“His Tove’s band mate Kal” Coco said.
“Pati yong pvice na yon nagbabanda? Ay oo nga pala may nabanggit siay saking gig… wow dami ganap sa buhay nong tao na yon ah” so may banda pala siya.
“yup him, Aiden and Tagan are really famouse in our university at ikaw lang ang hindi sila kilala dahil abnormal ka!!!” I glared at Bannie when he said that>
Nagpatuloy silang tatlo sa panunuod don sa Aiden na iyon pati sa babae na kasama nito hanggang sa lumipas na ang ilang oras at 6;30 na nang hapon.
“Hoy ano balak niyo ayaw na umuwi dito nalang kayo forever?” pagkuha ko sa atnsyon nilang tatlo.
“Oh my 6 na pala tara na uwi na tayo” nagmadali silang nagsitayuan. “sige na uwi na kayo kita nalang tayo bukas” they all stop and look at me.
“Bakit?” Coco.
“Ngayon start ng trabaho ko eh” I said.
“ayyyy samaaaaaa”Cloe and Bannie clung on my arms. “BALIW HINDI PWEDI BITAW!!!UMUWI NA KAYO SHUUU” I push them away from me.
“sige na Co una na kayo bye bye see you tom.”
“text me ok” nagsimula na silang maglakad palayo at walang tigil sa pagkaway yong dalawa hanggang sa lumiko na sila sa gate.
I decieded to make my way to the parking lot and saktong 7pm ay andon na ako pero hindi ko alam kung saan banda kami sa parking magkikita, ang laki laki ng parking tapos ang dami sasakyan saan dito?
“hey you in time” limingon ako sa likod ko.
“Vice”
CHAPTER 17
Fayre’s Point of View
To Tove Sabay na tayo pumunta sa gig mo I’ll watch, here at Architecture building. Sent
I can’t help but to smile while typing that up, i just pass my exam and I got the perfect score I can’t wait to tell it to him.
ting
From Tove Sorry I can’t fetch you up right now, have a sudden agenda but I’ll see you at the gig later.
. . .
“Aganda?”
To Tove Ok I’ll see you then Sent
I slowly slid my phone on my bags pocket and started walking. This is the first time he didn’t fetch me up. I wonder what his sudden agenda is.
Maybe I’ll just see him in the bar later..
“I need a Taxi” I whisper.
Kalila
“hey you’re in time”
“Vice” I awkwardly made a smile at him. I don’t know if I’m obligated to come near him or what.
Lapitan ko ba?
“good thing you’re here already let’s go” hindi kona nagawang lumapit sakanya dahil nagsimula na siyang maglakad bago pa ako humakbang palapit sakanya.
I followed him until were in front of a Red Mazda Rx8…. Wow ganda ahh pangmayaman talaga kumikinang pa sa kintab. “Hop in” napalingon ako sakanya ng magsalita siya sa tabi ng pinto ng passengers seat, pinagbuksan niya ako ng pinto at hinintay na makasakay bago niya ito sinara at mabilis umikot sa drivers seat.
Medyo naiilang ako dito sa sasakyan niya dahil parang unting galaw ko lang dito ay magasgasan kona, sobrang linis pa naman nito at infairness mabago ito amoy panglalake pero hindi matapang.
Sakto lang masarap sa pangamoy yong mga tipo ng amoy na gugustuhin mong amuyin araw-araw.
“What are you doing?” minulat ko agad ang mata ko ng magsilta ulit siya.
Shet bakit ba ang shunga shunga mo Kalila, kakaamoy ko dito sasakyan hindi ko napansin na nakapikit na pala ako at nilalanghap ang amoy dito sa loob. Malamang mukhang tanga nanaman sako sa harap nito.
“ah hehehe fake yawn inaantok lang ako ng konti hahahaha lamig kasi dito sa loob brrrr”
He gaze at me and started the engine “you gotta pull all your energy now cou’z I assure you’ll need it later” nakangiting sambit nito pero diretso ang tingin sa daan.
Mukhang tinutukoy niya ang babantayan ko ah, mukhang energetic na bata ang aalagaan ko well keri naman yurn ako pa ba…
Mga ilang saglit lang ay tumigil kami sa tapat ng isang malaking condominium, nahalos mabanat na akong leeg ko dahil sa sobrang pagtitingala.
“Wow” I whisper.
“Hey come with me” bumaba na siya sa sasakyan at ganon din ang ginawa ko kahit nakababa na ako hindi ko parin mapigilang tignan ang building na ito parang sa sobrang taas nito maabot mo na ata ang ulap nito ah.
“Sir welcome back” I quickly straight up when someone spoke in front of us. Isang gwapong nilalang na nakasuot ng napakalinis na suit and tie shemmmmssss kung andito lang si Bannie at Cloe malamang basag na eardruems ko.
Ganito kasi ang mga tipo nila, firm and well-built body, clean and fair skin ng lalake at sobrang gwapo shet.
Dahan dahan kong dinukot ang Cellphone ko sa bag ko at pasimple itong kinuhanan ng litreto.
flash “AY PALAKA” I almost shouted when my phone flashes when I click the camre. Shutek nakaauto-flash pala ito.
Both of them are staring at me now. “Ay ano hehehe nagsira kasi phone ko hahaha nagflaflash ng kusa pag naaalag hahahah” pagpapalusot ko pero hindi naman nila ako pinansin bumalik sila sa pagtinginan sa isat-isa bago magsalita.
“No need to park my car Asrid I’ll just head her up and I’ll be out again” Sambit ni Vice dito at tumango lang yong lalakeng gwapo samin at nilagpasan na siya ni Vice.
“Ahm hehe kuya pweding papicture?” mahinang tanong ko dito, kailangan ko ng picture niya para papainggit ko kila Bannie at Cloe.
Tinignan niya ako ng puno ng pagtataka sa mukha at medyo lumayo siya nong lumapit at dumikit ako sakanya. Bakit? Mabaho ba ako?
Inamoy ko ng hindi halata ang sarili ko bago siya tinignan. He avoided my gaze and “Ma’am you may proceed inside please”
“Isang pict––”
“Orabelle fatser” hindi na ako nakapagpapicture kay kuyang gwapo dahil tinawag na ako ni Vice dumiretso kami sa elevator at pinindot niya ng 40th floor.
“Taas” I whisper pero mukhang hindi niya narinig dahil hindi siya umimik tahimik lang siya eh.
Tinignan ako ang phone ko kung nakuhanan ko ba yong gwapong lalake kanina, nang tignan ko ang gallery ko lumitaw ang mapangasar na ngiti sa aking labi ng makita ang litrato nito kanina.
“I see you’ve taken picture of my battler” napatingin ako sakanya ng makita siya nakatigin sa repleksyon ko mula dito sa mirror door ng elevator.
“Hindi ah”
“I saw it; do you know that he can easly saw you for that? Or might as well kill you” kalmadong sambit nito.
My eyes widened and grip on the lace of my bag. “Grabe patay agad hindi ba pweding confiscate lang muna ng phone ganurn. Vice naman”
“I’m just kidding” he chuckled at saktong pagtawa niya ay ang pagbukas ng pinto ng elevator.
Naglakad na siya at tumuloy sa hallway ng dito, bakit walang mga kwarto dito puro pader lang? I roam around and just saw one door at the edge of the hall at doon patungo si Vice.
Sumunod ako at nang pumasok kami sa loob, napanganga ako literal dahil sobrang ganda ng loob nito napakaluwag na silid at sobrang ganda ng interior nito, sobrang linis pa.
“Unit mo to?” wala sa sarili kong sambit.
“Yes come in, Gian….” Pumasok na siya at nagtungo sa isang silid ng buksan niya ang pinto agad may batang lumitaw mula doon.
He hurriedly run and stands in front of me with both of his hands at his back and giving me those cute little poppy eyes.
I stare at him and can’t help but to smile, because I’m admiring his cuteness.
“hi” he said and smile at me, he also had those rainbow shape eyes like me.
I kneeled and touch his soft cheeks. “Hello there”
He smile but nagulat ako ng lumuhod din siya gaya ko at may nilabas mula sakanyang likuran. “Will you verry me” medyo bulol niyang sambit.
Nagulat ako at natawa bigla dahil sa kacutan niya.
“Hahahahhaaha ang cute mo” binuhat ko siya at pinisil ang kayang pisngi, he just smiled at me again and giggle a little.
“Gian you can’t marry her she had a boyfriend already” sabat ni Vice at umupo sa sofa sa harap.
The poor little boy pouted and was about to cry so I hugged him.
“Ito ba ang aalagaan ko Vice?” I ask and sway a little so this baby won’t cry.
“Yup his Gian Salazar my nephew, do you think you can handle him?”
“oo naman kung ganito ka cute kayang kaya”
“ok I’ll leave you then, pupunta na ako sa gig ko I’ll see you later” diretsong smbit nito at tumuloy agad sa pintuan.
“He already know about you so just talk with him, feed him, and make him sleep early” I nodded at him and he left.
“Hello Gian, I’m Ate Kalila” pagpapakilala ko dito sa cute na ito ng umupo ako at kinandong siya.
“Hi I’m Gian Chalachar, I’m five” pinakita niya sakin ang kanyang kamay na nakahifive.
So cute shemssss…
“do you wanna play with me?”
“Yesh” masiglang sambit nito at nag laro nga kami ang kung ano ano.
Ganito talaga ang plano ko papagudin ko muna siya para mabilis siyang antukin at hindi mahirap patulugin.
“Hoppppiaaaaa” sambit ko ng tuluyan ko siyang maihiga sa kama dito sa isang kwarto.
Tama ako napagod siya agad at kumain then boom plakda…. Yakang yaka ko ang ganitong trabaho dahil ginagawa ko din ito sa mga bata kong pinsan..
Dahil wala naman akong magawa na niligpit ko lang ang kinalat namin at naupo sa sofa sa harap ng kama.
To Bannie Sent a picture
I bite my lips and smirk.
ring ring
Told you tatawag agad ito eh…
I answered it. “PUTAAAAAAAAA SINOOOO YORN GWAPOOOOO SHEREP GHURL” tinakpan ko ang speaker ng phone ko dahil baka magising si Gian.
“gaga inagy mo tulog na alaga ko”
“ay bet aga matulog ahhh”
“Syempre baby pa 5 years old palang eh”
“awit so sino yong gwapo na yurn?” kinikilig na tanong nito.
“Battler daw ni Vice eh dito kami sa Slazar condominium grabe lake pala nito gurl”
“Talagang malaki yan gurl sila ba naman ang pinaka mayaman na condominium owner dito sa bansa” pinaka mayaman?
Kaya pala ….
“By the way ano gawa nyo dyan now?” tanong ko.
“Itey pauwi na galing mall may binili kami saglit nila Coco babe” tinignan ko ang orasan at 9 pm na nanggabi nasa galaan pa sila sanaol talaga.
“Inggit ako”
“gaga, pero mainggit ka talaga dahil kasama namin si Papa Carter mo blehhhh” what?
“bakit?” bakit hindi niya sinabi sakin??
“Nagpasama sila samin ay sige na gurl andito na sundo namin babushhh”
“tek––” pinatayan ako agad.
I quicly texted him, bakit hindi niya sinabi sakin to?
To PressBF Saan ka po?
Form PressBF Here at the mall with the gang they said your busy for something so I didn’t bother you baby
Hindi ko alam kung magtatampo ba ako o kikiligin sa sinabi niya… keshe nemen eh
To PressBF Yup busy nga pero I miss you
From PressBf I miss you more I fetch you up tomorrow 6 am let’s do breakfast together ok
I smiled
To PressBF Sure thing press
From PressBf I love you Kal
To PressBF I love you more mwah mwah mwah
Tinabi kona ang phone ko at naglibang muna dito hanggang sa 12 am na wala parin si Vice nako naman basag na beauty sleep ko nito panget ako nito bukas sa breakfast date namin ni Carter.
“Asan na ba yo——”
Hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng bumukas ang pinto at dumating si Vice. Medyo na nibago ako sa itsure niya ngayon mukha siyang rockstar na heartthrob ang dating.
“Hey Asrid’s outside siya ang maghahatid sayo pauwi night” mukhang pagod siya ta dumiretso na sa isang silid.
Ganon nalang yon “ok” I whisper and went through the door.
“Orabelle text me when your home, take care” napalingon ako sakanya ng dumungaw siya mula sa pintuan.
“Ahhh yes vice noted” I salute at him bago suimama kay kuyang Asrid na gwapo…
“orabelle” napatigil ulit ako ng tawagin niya ako.
“Yes vice?”
“Call me Tove”
CHAPTER 18
Kalila’s Point of View
Lumipas na ang dalawang araw at lagi lagi na akong tumutuloy sa condo unit ni Vice pagkatapos ng klase, hindi ko alam pero natutuwa rin ako sa ganito dahil lagi kong nakakasama si Gian.
Magkavibe na magkavibe kami kaya hindi ako nahihirapan sa trabahong ito.
But I had this problem that I don’t know how to face it.
“Kali what are you doing this pass few days lagi kang maagang umuuwi at hindi nagpapakita sakin?” hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko pero niyakap ko nalang siya and lean on his shoulder.
“Kasi binabantayan ko yong pinsan ko diba wala kasi nagbabantay sakanya sorry na Babe babawi ako tara kain tayo ngayon”
“Why now? Bakit hindi nalang mamaya pagtapos ng klase?”
Shemsss naman oh “Ihhh gusto ko ngayon eh” pagpupumilit ko.
“Diba water break nyo lang mamaya nalang pag uwian na I’ll fetch you up kain tayo sa labas kasama sila Bannie at clo—–” hindi ko na siya pinatapos pa.
“May lakad ako mamaya ihhh”
“where? I’ll come with you”
“Nako wag na diba magovertime kayo sa SSG event nyo para bukas kaya owag na Carter” Sobrang hirap naman magpalusot oh…
Ayaw kong magsinungaling sakanya pero kailangan ihh…
He shook his shoulder down and face me with those alluring sad face. Dahil doon inabot ko ang kanyang magkabilang pisngi at binigyan siya ng matamis na halik sa ilong and smile at him.
“Date nalang tayo sa Saturday”
“promise?” his asking for further assurance. I nodded and smile genuinely at him.
“Super duper promise Press” I whisper and kiss him again this time It’s a smack on his lips.
“KALILAAAAAA ASSSAAAAANNNN KANA MAG START NA YONG REHEARSALLLLLL!!!!” natigil ang tinginan namin ni Carter ng sumigaw mula sa likod ko si Bannie.
“I’ll text you later ok I love you” mabilis na sambit nito at tumakbo na paalis.
“HOYYYY GAGA ASAN KANA BAAA—–”
“andito na oh lakas ng boses mo eh noh’” he raise his brows at me and gestured me to follow him inside.
I sigh and went inside, I feel bad for my boyfriend cou’z her girlfriend is not telling the truth about her secret business. I’m sorry babe after nito promise todamax babawi ako.
Nagsimula na ang practice ng play at work work na ulit ng utak…
Fay
It’s been two days and I’ve been excitable about sudden thinks dahil hindi na ako sinusundo ni Tove, he always just text me where his gig will be and just see me there.
Napapansin ko ang pagiging busy niya sa banda, school works, responsibilities niya pero dati naman kahit ganito hindi niya hinahayaang umuwi ako magisa.
He didn’t even invite me on his unit anymore.
I feel something’s wrong but I just ignore it and just go with the flow, baka busy lang talaga siya ngayon and hindi naman pweding dumagdag pa ako.
Right now I’m baking some cupcakes for him and I’ll surprise him later.
Btw the way I’m a culinary student and I love baking, I’ve been dreaming about this since we were young dahil gusting gusto kong nilulutuan ng pagkain si Tove and he always like what I cook and bake, that makes me really happy though.
“Fay ang ganda naman niyang gawa mo, siguradong perfect score ka nanaman niyan” pagpuri ni Klaise sakin habang pinagmamasdan ang ginagawa kong design para sa cupcake. It’s a pastel colored fondant with fix cherries on top.
“I know right” I confidently said and smile at her.
“btw kayo na ba ni Apollo balita kasi sa school na ikaw at yong romured girlfriend niya na tinatago niya totoo ba” I don’t know pero hindi ko mapigilan ngumit dahil sa tanong niya.
Thinking that Tove and having a secret relationship really makes my heart flatter.
I just wish that it was true but it’s not.
He didn’t reply to my confession back then and I don’t know what’s in him..
“I don’t know that issue and it’s not me ok” umiling iling nalang ako sakanya at pinagpatuloy ang aking ginawa.
I finish it perfectly as expected and I got the highest score again. The class ended early that the sched so I have time to see Tove in his unit so I grab a taxi and quickly make my way to the Salazar Condominium.
When I’m already in front of his unit I can’t help but to smile and started ringing the doorbell.
After a seconds it open up and —––
“Hello hehehe” who’s this girl?
“Gian??” I said when I notice her carrying Gian kuya Light’s son.
“say hi Gian” sambit nito at pilit pinapakaway si Gian sakin, but Gian just snob me.
“Who are you?” I almost say that as a whisper but good thing she heard it.
“ikaw muna sino ka? Kaibigan k aba ni Vice?” masiglang sambit nito, what Vice? She had an endearment for Tove? Who is she really?
My brow literally frowned and I get a little irritated by that but I choose to be calm. “I’m Fa––”
“Fay?” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng lumitaw si Tove sa likod nitong babae and his topless.
My eyes widened and confusedly staring at him. Giving him a what is the meaning of this look.
He chuckled and “come in I’ll tell you everything” I followed what he said and stay on the salas the girl went inside the room beside Tove’s an dthat really freaks me out.
Why I she comfortably walking around Tove’s condo.
Nang lumabas si Tove his already wearing his lether jacket and a white hoddiee underneath. His ready for his gig.
“What brought you here?”
“Who is she? She look’s familiar” I think I’ve seen her somewhere.
“She’s Carter’s girlfriend” casual na sambit ni Tove when he seated beside me.
“What! Why is she here?” I’m confused.
“she’s working for me”
WHAT!?
Tove explained everything to me and that makes it clear.
“so I want you to hide it on Carter ok can I trust you?” I don’t know but I nodded and it seam like I do agree.
Pero there’s something inside me feels irritated thinking that she’s staying here at night and wait for Tove to go home late at night. It’s like a boyfriend and girlfriend thingy.
Bakit hindi nalang ako ang nagtrabaho sakanya…
“btw I brought some cupcakes” iaabot ko n asana ang paper bag kay Tove ng biglang kinuha ito ni Gian mula sakin.
He run and give the paper bag sa kakalabas lang na babae. He give her a piece of cupcake, that girl just smile and have a bigbite on the cupcake.
“That’s for Tove” smabit ko, so they looked at me.
“AY SHETT SORRY” she said and covered her mouth dahil may mga nahulog na cupcake mula sakanyang bibig.
I heard Toev chuckle beside me and his looking at her. “It’s ok I’m not hungry you can eat it” hindi makapaniwalang tinignan ko si Tove. Really? I made that for him!
“sorry ah ok lang ba akin nalang?” she asked me, ano pa bang magagawa ko Tove already gave it to her.
So now I’m starting to get pissed off!!!
“Hey are you watching my gig?” Tove ask me.
“Yeah” walang gana kong smabit. He stand up and “ok then sabay kana sakin tara na, Orabelle take car eof gian ok I’ll see you later” why is his voice so sweet? Or it’s just me being overthinking.
“Yes sir” she saluted and smile, dahil sa pagngiti niya lumitaw ang kanyang ngipin na may mga chocolate.
“hahaha your funny ok bye” Tove laugh beside me and I know that it’s a real laugh, why do I feel bad about this thing.
Why is she popping up to our story?
I
I
I think…
I hate her already!
CHAPTER 19
Tove’s Point of View
“Giannnnn baby tara dali may ituturo si ate sayo come,” I heard Orabelle’s voice outside while I’m fixing my thing’s here inside my room.
May meeting ako bukas na ang event namin sa university and it’s a sure think that I’m totally busy for tomorrow so I already fix my thinks up bago ako tumuloy sa gig ko ngayon.
“Baki baki ni ore… nani mo? Kokoro wo dayo, konagona ni kudake nani woooooo” napatigil ako sa pag-aayos ng marinig kong kumakanta sa labas si Orabelle.
“Dali baby baki baki ni ore nani mo?” she repeated
“Bashi bashi oreee” this time Gian is copying her with his cute voice.
“yeah yeah yeah baki baki ni ore nani mo?”
“Nani mo?” Gian.
I don’t know but they both sounded cute tho, umiling iling nalang ako at piankinggan sila, Orablle is having a good time with GIan since Gian really likes her an di don’t know why.
This pass few days I find her funny and jolly sobrang energetic niya to the point na mas talo niya pa si Gian. Gian will fell asleep already kahi hindi pa ako nakakaalis ng condo.
Is aba she’s also cleaning my unit kahit hindi ko sinasabi, one time I tell her not to do that but she insisted and I can’t fight her with that, she had a loud voice that came clearly make you quiet.
I don’t know but I think Carter is Lucky to have his positive and energetic girlfriend.
I envy him.
Nang marinig kong tumahimik sila ni Gian sa labas, I deicded to check them out and they where at the door talking to someone.
When I check it out, its Fayre. At first I was really shock but I remain calm and firm. I ask her to come in and I explained to her everything dahil bakas sa mukha niya ang pagkagulat at confusions.
Mukha namang naintindihan niya ako at hindi niya ito ilalaglag kay Carter, I know her she had her word straight. I trust her.
Fay brought some cupcakes for me but I wouldn’t able to taste it because Gian gave it to Orabelle. Walang kaalam alam ito ng tikman niya ang cupcake.
Nang malaman niyang para sakin iyon nagulat siya at dahil doon may mga nahulog na piraso ng cupcake mula sakanyang bibig which is I find it so cute and funny so I laugh little.
“sorry” she said to Fay.
Fay seems to understand her and just nodded at her. I aks fay if she’s heading to my gig and yes she is so we just go together.
Ngayon kasalukuyan na kaming papunta sa bar and I’ve notice her silence, it’s not normal the usual Fay is so talkative and conyo while I’m driving.
“Hey you ok?” I ask while driving.
“Yes I’m fine why?”
“Your silent and I’m not use to it”
She chuckled and “baliw your just oa I’m just admiring the view outside”
“ahhh ok”
Nakaraiting kami sa bar at nauna siyang pumasok sa loob dahil may kinausap akong kakilala sa labas. When I wnet inside hindi ko na siya makita dahil sa sobrang daming tao.
“Hey bro tara na start na late ka ata ngayon” sumulpot sa tabi ko si Aiden at Tagan, Aiden put his arms around my shoulders and pull me to the stage.
“Real fast” I commented nong nasa harap na kami ng mga tao.
I wasn’t ready for that but I cope up quickly and we started to play a song.
Fayre
I seated near the edge of the bar and I can clearly see Tove from afar, ayaw ko sa malapit dahil baka mapansin niyang iba ang mood ko.
I don’t know but I feel irritated really….
That girl seems to offend me but …!!!! I don’t know!
Tove started singing.
(Lights up- Harry styles)
“what do you mean, I’m sorry by the way Never coming back now Can’t you see I could, but wouldn’t stay Wouldn’t put it like that What do you mean? By the way Never coming around”
His voice, I close my eyes and feel his voice in my ears…why do it make my heart pound too much…
“what do you mean? I’m sorry by the way Never going back now It’d be so sweet if things Could stay the same La-da-da-da-da”
Habang kumakanta si Tove sa harapan hindi ko maiwasang isipin ang ngiti at tawa niya kanina with that girl, it’s true and genuine… Tove don’t usually do that to someone so I feel something when I saw him do that with her.
Why do I feel bad on that girl…
“I just wish that I wouldn’t end up that way” I whisper and stare at him.
Coco
“hey bakit nasa labas ka pa?” napatigil ako sa paglalakad ng makita ko si Carter nakakadating lang. I glance on my watch and it’s already 10:30 pm.
“I’ll buy something, you over time I guess” sambit ko at nilapitan niya. Balak ko sana bumili ng yogurt at pads at the nearest store here our village dahil I’m craving for it and naubusan na ako ng stock ng pads.
“yup, what are you gonna buy? Late na ah?” he said and stand up in front of me with his questioning look.
“I’ll but yogurt” I said.
“are you on your period” hindi ko alam pero I feel embarrass on saying yes to him.
“how do you know?” iyon nalang ang nasabi ko at least I it’s the other way around of saying yes to him right?
“I know you since you had your first period I was there and every time you crave for yogurt it clearly means that you on your first day period” kilala niay talaga ako.
“yeah you win” I said and started walking pass through hi.
“Hey I’ll go with you, delikado na mag is aka lang” hindi na ako tumanggi padahil gusto ko rin naman siyang makasama pa.
While were walking his talking about so many things an di just listen to him, I feel happy when this kind of moment happen, parang dati lang nong hindi pa sila ni Kali.
He’d always be with me whenever I need him or I need yogurt…
His the perfect guy for me but I’m not the one for him. I know it’s not right to still like him now that his in a relationship with my firend but I can’t control my heart it’s always longing for him.
“Hey Coline are you listening?” nabalik ako sa katinuan ng bigla niay akong alugin.
“Huh?” I utter.
“I said Kali’s been so busy these days I miss her already” i smiling heart faded when he said that, I miss Kali to but I miss you more Carter…
I miss the old times when your still focus on our friendship…
Iba na kasi ngayon, I know that I have to limit myself cou’z your already involve to someone else. As a best friend I have to give way to the both of you to avoid curtain problem like jealousy so i distance myself., but I can’t stop loving you from afar…
I wish I was her….
Author: naranasan nyo na ba yong your bestfriend to an opposite gender and your so close but he get involve to a serious relationship and you have to distance your self to gave respect to their partners. It hurts to be the one to gave space and when your freidnship becomes weaker because of a that space that build up between the both of you.
The Lesson here is weather you like it or not you have to face the fact that your bestfriend had a life to be in and soemtimes your not in that life you have to let go and face your own, but that didn’t tell you to stop loving that person love him, support hin from afar.
Oyy feel na feel….
CHAPTER 20
Tove’s Point of View
“Good morning po sir Tove,” as I went out of my room, sinalubong ako ng nanny ni Gian. She’s carrying Gian on her left arms.
“Morning” I answered, kinuha ko mula sakanya si Gian at tumuloy sa kusina. She’s always here early in the morning because it’s her call time.
She should be here before Gian wakes up, which is Gian’s wake up time is 5 am in the morning to early for a energetic kid like him.
I glance on the wall clock before seating on the breakfast chair and let Gian seat on the table in front of me.
“Toto is Kali coming later?” medyo bulol na tanong niya.
I nodded and grab the pancakes behind him. “Why are you asking?” I ask and took a bite on the pancake.
“I want to play with her already I missh her toto” Gian has been so attach to her, cou’z they have the same vibe and energy. I think I did a great job on choosing her for Gian.
Hindi ako nahihirapan, at nagaalala pag iniiwan ko sakanya si Gian pag gabi, I know that my nephew is secured.
Hindi ko maiwanang isispin si Orabelle when I went home last night….
I slid my keys on my unit door before it widely opens up for me, pagpasok ko sa loob ng unit it was all in dim lights and it’s so silent inside. I wonder what they are doing right now.
It’s already 11; 30 pm, kakatapos ko lang ihatid si Fay and she seems so occupieded a lot she’s not even talking to me after the gig.
Nang makatungtong na ako sa salas walang tao dito at madilim, but when I turn right I saw a source of light coming from my room. Did they play there?
Nagtungo ako salahat nito pero hindi ko muna ito binuksan agad, sumilip ako sa maliit na espasyo nito, I tried finding some suspisous act but I end up seeing them both sleeping on my bed. They are surrounded of Gian’s toy.
So I was right they play here inside my room.
It’s a bit messy inside and some of my lyric books are open so I assume they check it out.
Pumasok na ako at pinulot ang mga kalat sa sahig, I put it aside my closet and stare at them sleeping peacefully in my bed.
Gian is hugging his Shark pillow and facing the left side of the bed while this girl beside him was covered with book on her face and laying straight of the bed.
I can’t help but to be amuse by her act, why would her clumsiness end up being cute to my eyes.
Habang nakatingin lang ako sakanya ay bigla nalang siyang gumalaw at iminulat ang kanyang mga mata. “Ay!” she reacted so fast as soon as she recognizes my
presence dahil sa paggalaw niya nahulog siya sa sahig.
“You ok?” hindi ko din alam kung anong gagawin ko sobrang bilis nakita ko nalang siyang nasa sahig na and I bite my lower lip to control my smile.
“Arayyyy” she groans in pain and massaging the lower part of her butt.
Nilapitan ko siya at tinulungan tumayo, “Vice bakit andito ka?” tanong niya.
“I should be the one who’s asking that Orabelle, why are you in my room?” I ask.
She look around and glance at Gian, “O M—hmf hehehe sorry vice gusto kasi maglaro ni Gian dito kanina” nahihiyang sambit nito habang hindi ako magawang tignan ng diretso.
“does my room look like a playground to you?” I’m trying to make her feel that I’m mad about this just to see how she would react.
I just wanna pull pranks on her cou’z she seems so cute at it.
“Luh sorry Vice ano kasi…. Ano…. Hmmm” wala siyang maisagot sakin kaya mas lalo akong natutuwa sa sitwasyon.
I took a step closer to her and that freak her out so she panic all the way and hit the side table that make her lose her balance.
Good thing my reflexes were too fast to catch her.
Ngayon we are both leaning on the side table while my right hands are on her waist supporting her weight and the other one is securing her head that almost hit the lamp shade.
“Clumsy” I whisper and lift her up. She was stiff and just staring at me. I turn around to let go of my bag on the bed.
“ahh Vice uuwi napo ako” dahil sa sinabi niya I face her but we end up……..
So uncertain and both of our eyes widened…
Our lips just hit each other with our sudden movement, pagharap ko hindi ko naman inaasahan na naglalakad na pala siya papalapit sakin kaya we accidently kiss each other.
Mabilis siyang lumayo sakin at tumakbo palabas,. I remain standing there until I heard the main door closes, A sudden amount of electricity hit’s my face and it’s burning up right now.
I seated on the edge of the bed and glance at the door where she left. What’s this unknown feeling???
It feels strange..
“sir mamaya po ba yong sinasabi niyong over time ko kasi ho my gagawin si Ma’am Orabelle sa school” I go back to my senses and face Gian’s nanny as she ask me something.
Yeah Orabelle had a play later on our event and it would surely end late, “yes she had a play on the University later but 8 pm she’ll be here and you can go home after that”
“Ok po sir lutuan kona din po ba si Ma’am oarbelle ng hapunan?” I nodded quickly and resume my breakfast while feeding Gian at the same time.
Pagtapos non ay nagready na ako para sa pagpasok and left Gian with his nanny. Pagdating sa Mondrian tambak na gawain agad ang sumalubong sakin, we fix and organize all the things that are needed to our event even Carter is so busy on it we never got a chance to talk nor’ greet each other. After that I went straight ahead to the Audio room to have a rehearsal with Ai and Gan because we’re performing a song later at the event.
I just wish that this event will be successful.
Kalila
“Ok guys ready na ba kayong lahat, the lead actors ok? The costume ok na ba lahat?” we are all gathered here at the back stage habang hinihintay ang time ng performance namin.
But I’m still floating like a lost soul here at the back, hanggang nagyon hindi parin mawala sa isip ko ang aksidente kagabi. I just kiss him last night!!!
Pano ko siya haharapin mamaya nakakahiya…..!!!!
“Hoy Kalila!” Bannie.
“AY KISS” I quicly covers my mouth, sobrang tanga Kalila,
I saw how his eyes suspisously stare at me and his freaky smile flashes. “ANONG KISS AHHH !!!! IKAW AHHH ANO YANG INIISIP MO”
“Wala gaga iniisip ko lang yong scene ko mamaya baka makalimutan ko kasi eh” pagpapalusot ko.
“Anong scene and wala namang kissing scene a little red ridinghood aber”
“Tanga meron yong kiniss niya yong wolf tapos nainlove saknay yong wolf diba” parang gusto ko nalang sampalin sarili ko sa kabobohan ko ngayon.
Wala kasi akong maisipi na excuse!
“Baliw kana gurl bahala kana nga dyan kiss kiss ka pa dyan mag ready kana tayo na susunod” iniwan niya na ako at lumapit sa mga kaklase namin.
“Kali” napalingon ako ng tawagin ako ni Coco, she fixing her make up in front of the mirror.
“Bakit?” I ask and lean on the table beside her.
“kamusta na nag bantay mo??” she ask still busy on putting some mascara, well she need to be perfect tho couse she’s playing the role of red ridinghood ahile me I’m playing the standy flower silly right but it’s ok atleast hindi madaming gawain.
“Ok naman makulit pero kering keri ko”
“That great atleast you’re doing fine andwho about Tove is he nice to you?” napatigil ako sa tanong niya ng maalala nanaman ang lalakeng iyon.
Then a sudden pounding heart of mine pop up again just what happen last night… sobrang bilis ng tibok nito!!!!
“Ah.. eh…ok naman hehe” I was fucking shuttering.
“OK GUYS TAYO NA MOVE MOVE MOVE” napalingon kaming lahat ng tawagin na kami ni Bannie. Lahat kami at tumuloy na sa stage at iginawad ang munting palabas sa harap ng maraming tao.
The whole play I was looking for Carter’s presence on the audience but his not here, may konting lungkot saking loob dahil hindi nanuod ng boyfriend ko ng play namin but at the same time inisip ko din na may obligasyon siya at sure thing his busy.
Natapos ang paly namin at maganda naman ang kinalabasan nito. Nagbihis na agad ako at nagpaalam kila Coco dahil tutuloy na ako sa Unit ni Vice para batayan si Gian.
Bahang naglalakad sa hallway nakita ko si Carter, napangit ako agad at tinawag siya “CARTE––” hindi koi to na tuloy ng bigla siyang tinawag ng ibang SSG students.
Nawala ang ngiti saking labi dahil hindi ko man lang siya nakasama or nakausap ngayong araw…
“Orabelle” Oh my!
I turn my back to face him but I avoided his gaze “Vice hi pupunta nap o ako sa unit nyo ngayon bye” mabilis kong sambit.
“7:20 palang naman why not stay a little bit and watch mamaya pa namang 8 ang alis ng Nanny ni Gian enjoy the event first” he said and pat my head and walk pass through me.
I glance at him but when he look back mabilis din akong tumalikod, I heard him chuckled and “Watch our performance before you” he said and leave my sight.
Gaya ng sabi niya hindi muna kao umalis at nagtungo sa venue kung saan makikita mo ang mga magpeperform. I seated near at the back and wait for their band. Maybe I was just curiuos on how good he is.
Habang nakaupo ako dito sa likod nakita ko ulit si Carter sa malayo his laughing with his Co-SSG student and he looks so happy and proud.
“OK GUSY LET’S ALL WLECOME ANG PINAKAAABANGAN NIYO NGAYONG GABI.. THE CNTRL S!!!!” nagsigawan at nagpalakpakan ang mga tao ng tawagin na ang band nila Vice.
Tatlo silang tumungtong sa stage at I admit lahat sila ay Gwapo lalo na yong may hawak na guitar mukha siyang Vmapira pero mas gwapo parin si Vice sakanilang tatl—––
Ano bang sinasabi ko? Anong mas gwapo Kalila!!!!!
“shit” I haze.
(Empty Space – James Arthur)
“i don’t see you, you’re not in every Window i look through, and i don’t miss you, you’re not single thing i do, I don’t think were ment to be and you are not the missing piece
I won’t hear it whenever anybody say’s your name, and i won’t feel it even when i bursted into frames, i don’t regret the day i left i don’t believe that i was best, i probebly lying to myself again.“
“I love this song” I whisper, this is my favorite song.
“i’m alone in head looking for love on a strangers bed, but i don’t think i find it cou’z only you could fill this empty space, I wanna tell all my friends but i don’t think they would understand this something I’ve decided cou’z only you could fill this empty space, space, space, this empty space.”
I was staring at him as he sings in front at sa hindi malamang dahilan ay napapikit nalang ako ng aking mga mata at pinakinggan ang kanyang napakagandang boses…
Every lyrics seems so true.
And my heart started pounding so differently like this is the first time I feel this kind of feelings…
I open my eyes and the moment I bring back my gaze at him our eyes met and he hit those line..
“cou’z only you could fill this empty space”
What is this?
CHAPTER 21
Tove’s Point of View
“Watch our performance before you” as I said those words I mean it.
I want her to watch us perform cuz of this sudden urge of feelings… I want to see her there while I sing and I know that this means something.
And that something is surely not right.
This unknown feeling is not a good idea but I want to try it.
“OK GUSY LET’S ALL WLECOME ANG PINAKAAABANGAN NIYO NGAYONG GABI.. THE CNTRL S!!!!” we step out of the stage and the whole crowed cheered for us but my eyes were finding someone.
There she is seating at the back. Our eyes met and at that moment I surely know the answer to these unknown feelings. Alam kong andito na ito sakin simula ng makita ko siya sa harapan ng table ko sa Gym. The feelings are already there but I don’t focus on it because I thought it’s nothing but this thing happen and I know I fell for her at the first time I saw her.
All along i thought it was Fay but she came out of the frame and make me feel this way.
But she’s Carter’s girl…..
Hindi pa kami tapos kumanta ay agad na siyang umalis, she quickly run away, guess she’s going to Gian already. After we perform bumaba na kami sa stage at nagtungo sa Audio room.
“Fuck muntikan ko na mabitawan kanina yong drums stick ko buti nalang flexible ako at mabilis ang reflexes ng biceps ko” taas noong sambit ni Ai pagtapos umupo sa tabi namin ni Tagan.
“So lame” Tagan stated and grab his bag. “I’ll go ahead” diretso niyang sambit at tuluyang umalis ng silid.
“Sure ako magpapakalonely nanaman yon sa condo niya hahahha” pangaasar ni Aiden. “Hey stop that” natatwang suway ko at tumayo na rin.
“San punta?” he ask.
“I’ll check my team outside” I said and leave the room.
Habang naglalakad ako sa hallway I saw Fay seating on the benches. Why isn’t she watching there?
Naglakad ako papunta sakanya at tinawag siya “Hey Fay” I said but she quickly glance at me and runaway like she saw a ghost.
“Hey” mabilis siyang nawala sa paningin ko.
Why is she avoiding me?
Fayre
Hinihingal akong tumigil sa likod puno dito sa field, I run fast so that he won’t see my state right now.
I wipe the tears in my eyes and seat on the ground. “I saw you” I whisper and cover my eyes with my hands, continue crying…
I saw you Tove….
“cou’z only you could fill this empty space”
I saw how you sing and stare at each other while she’s at the crowd, I know you so well, I know that you like that Girl.
I know that you’re in love to “Carter’s Girlfriend” I whisper.
And that’s fucking painful!!!
Coco
“hay ang saya daming gwapo kanina” kinikilig na sambit ni Cloe at Bannie. Kasalukuyan kaming naglalakad palabas ng University ngayon dahil kakatapos lang ng event at tama sila we enjoyed it so much.
Sobrang daming nagperform at isa na kami doon.
“Coline!” napatigil kami sa paglalakad ng may tumawag saking pangalan.
It’s “Carter” I said.
Tumakbo siya papalapit samin at nakangiti parin siya kahit na mukhang pagod na siya dahil sa paghandle ng buong event.
“Bakit ka andito tapos na kayo doon?” i ask.
“Yup” he answer. “By the way where’s Kali?”
“Ahm she went home already” he took his phone out of his pocket and scan it. “Bakit hindi siya nagtext?’ tanong niay sa sarili niya.
We just stare at him.
“Press mauna na kami ni Cloe may party ma kami kasi after this eh bye, byeiiii Coco my love” Bannie and Cloe kiss me before they leave.
I remain standing in front of Carter and just stare at him while his so busy on texting Kali.
He also tried calling her. “she’s not answering” he said.
“maybe she’s sleeping already” maybe she’s busy on Tove’s nephew.
“baka nga” he agreed and slid his phone back to his pocket.
“Ah sige uwi na ako ah” I don’t know but I feel awkward that were just standing here in the middle of the way kaya nagpaalam na akong mauna umuwi.
“Hey sumabay kana sakin” he grabs my arms and pull me to the parking lot. Mabilis niya akong pinasakay sakanyang sasakyan he also put the seat belt for me.
“Ako na” I tried to stop him on doing so but he insisted.
“Ako na” Carter.
“Hindi ako na kasi” I pull the seatbelt but he pulls it back.
“Let me Coline” he demand but I pull it again.
“Ako na sab——hmf” when I pull back Carter loses his balance, dahil doon hindi sinasadyang nahila din siya papalapit sakin and accidently our lips touches.
I taste a small amount of beer on his lips. Maybe he took a sip there at the venue.
Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko, should I push him? But I like the way his lips touches mine and I can’t freaking deny it.
I get completely shock when he started to move his lips on mine.
It was moving and trying to find access inside of my lips.
Bigla nalang nagkusang pumikit ang aking mga mata and I kiss him back….
It was a soft and gentle kiss but when Kali’s face pop up in my mind I immediately push him away…
He look shock about it and when he realize what he did “shit! I’m sorry Coline I’m sorry I didn’t mean it sorry” hindi ko maintindihan ang akin nararamdaman ngayon kaya hindi kona itinuloy ang pagkabit ng seatbelt dahil mas pinili kong buksan ang pinto at iwan siya doon.
Pumara ako ng Taxi at mabilis nakaalis, I feel happy, warm, guilt, and I feel bad about it dahil pakiramdam ko tirnaydor ko si Kalila.
But I can’t fucking deny that I wish for that moment, tears started to fall from my eyes and embrace the pain on my heart right now.
It was the sweetest mistake I did…….
A bitter sweet kiss that contains betrayals.
“I’m sorry Kali” I whisper and cry harder.
“Ma’am ok lang po ba kayo” the Taxi driver asks.
I nodded and urge a smile.
CHAPTER 22
Kalila’s Point of View
“Let’s so thereeeeeee!!!!!” malakas na sigaw ni Gian habang andito kami sa kwarto niya nanunuod ng cartoons. His pertain about the Perris wheel gusto niay daw pumunta at sumakay sa ganito,
“hahahaha hindi tay—–” hindi natapos ang sasabihin ko ng bumukas ang pinto at lumitaw mula doon si Vice.
My heart skip beat when I saw him. I bite my lower lips and avoid his gaze, shocksss this is so awkward!!!
“Hey there” bati niya kay Gian at agad namang tumakbo sakanya ang bata at nagpabuhat. They went near the edge of the bed kaya mas lalo akong umuwas sa pamamagitan na kunwaring nililigpit ang laruan ni Gian sa kama.
“Toto let’s go there ohhhh” he pointed the Tv and leaning on alittle para lumapit sila ni Vice palapit sa Tv. Hinayaan ni Vice na ituro ni Gian ang gusto nito.
“you wanna go there? You wanna ride a perris wheel?” tanong niay sa bata, habang ako tuloy parin sa pagligpit dito.
“Yeshhhhhh” masiglang sigaw ni Gian na parang hindi pa inaantok samtalang kanina lang pumipikit pikit na ito.
“but we can’t go there if tayong dalawa lang I might lose you there” nagaalangan na sambit nito.
I glance at them and saw how Gian pouted and put his puppy eyes on.
GIan was about to cry when Vice whisper something to him. Gian’s face lightens up and looks at me. When they both face me agad akong tumalikod at ligpit acting ulit….
“Orabelle” he called for my name, sheeettttt nahihiya akong harapin siya.
“yes vice?” sambit ko at tuloy parin sa pagligpit at hindi sila nililingon.
“You will go with ush on the perish wheel hihihi” napalingon ako bigla sakanilang dalawa ng sabihin iyon ni Gian.
“AKO!?!?” pointing at myself.
“Yes, you’ll go with us tomorrow, total wala namang pasok bukas and I had no sched to attend to so I’ll treat Gian out” he said.
“Bakit kasama pa ako?” nalilitong tanong ko.
“Like what I said I don’t know how to handle him outside and I might lose him so I need you” natigilan ako sa huli niyang sinabi biglang bumalik ang hiya ko kaya mabilis ulit akong lumalikod and ligpit ulit.
“Ahhhehehe kaya mo n-naman y-yan Vice” I was shuttering shit!
“may gagawin kaba bukas?” tanong niya.
“AHmmmm––” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng biglang umiyak si Gian, bumaba siya sa bisig ni Vice at tumakbo sakin dito sa kama.
“Come with us pleashhhhhhhhh” he said while crying in my arms.
“oo Baby Gian sasama si ate okie hihihi” I said and calm him down, I carry him at hinele hele hanggang sa nakatulog siya sa balikat ko I laid him on the bed and face this man whose standing here and just watch everything I did.
Ok harapin mo ang hiya mo Kalila kaya mo yan.
I face him and…..
Wahhhhhh my heart is beating so fast!!!!
“will you go with us tomorrow?” he ask in a sincere tone.
As I nodded a handsome smile flashes on his face “Ok will pick you up tomorrow morning 8 am” masiglang sambit nito.
I find him cute while saying that shoocksss stop that Kalila!
“ah uwi napo ako Vice” paalam ko at kinuha kona ang bag ko.
Tove
“ah uwi napo ako Vice” again she still call me vice. Tsk tsk tsk.
I nodded and lead her to the door “una napo ako” she said.
“go home safe, Asrid is already down stairs” I said and smile at her, she smiled back and leave.
I close the door and go back to Gian’s room. I seated beside him and fix his messy hair. “Good job little boy” I whisper and smile.
Kalila
“salamat po sa paghatid” pagpapasalamat ko at tumuloy na sa loob ng bahay. Tulog na si mama kaya dumiretso na ako sa kwarto ko.
I change my clothes and lay on my bed.
I stare on the ceiling and….
“SHETTTTTTT!” I shouted, napaface palm ako ng malakas.
Nakalimutan ko my Date kami ni Carter bukas!!!!
Pero nagbitaw na ako ng salita sa bata baka masaktan iyon paghindi ko tinupad.!!!
Isip Kalila!!!!!!
I grab my phone and text my boyfriend.
To PressBF Gising papo ba? Sent
Ilang saglit lang ay nagreply siya agad.
Ay iba pala.
From Vice We’ll see you tomorrow goodnight
Bakit may paganito??????
To Vice Ok po night
I close my eyes bakit siya nagetext pa sianbi niya naman iyon kanina ah! This is bad bakit natutuwa ako sa simpleng goodnight!
May text ulit pero this time kay Carter na galing kala k okay Vice ulit kinabahan ako…
From PressBF Yup, I thought your sleeping already so I didn’t text you.
To PressBF Ahhh hehe nagising ako ulit
From PressBF Btw our date tomorrow what time will I pick you up?
To PressBF Iyon na nga ihh, pwedi bang gabi nalang tayo mag date may lakad kasi ako bukas please
From PressBF Ahh ganon ba ok what time?
To PressBF 7 pm ?
From PressBF Sure thing! I’ll see you tomorrow night babe for now you go sleep and dream of me, I love you goodnight
To PressBF goodnight
Binitawan kona ang phone ko at natulog na….
Fayre
To Tove Hey sorry about what happen at the Garden I just have a urgent thing to attend so I run away
My hands were trembling while waiting for his reply….
From Tove It’s ok I understand
To Tove Btw the way do you have time tomorrow let’s hang out diba wala ka namang gig?
I want to be with him tomorrow, I choose to ignore what I saw at the event I know that it wont happen because she’s already Carter’s girl and I doubt that Tove will do thing behind his back, his not that kind of man.
I know him.
From Tove Oh sorry Fay I have plans for tomorrow
To Tove What is it?
From Tove I’ll bring Gian to EK(enchanted kingdom)
To Tove Can I come?
From Tove Here’s the thing Fay GIan want to go there just the three of us only if you want let’s just see each other at 8pm tomorrow night.
Three of us? GIan and Tove sino yong isa?
To Tove Three of us?
From Tove Yes Gian invited Orabelle
I stiff and my phone suddenly slip on my hands and it fell on the floor.
“Ok” I whisper.
CHAPTER 23
Kalila’s Point of View
“Kalila gising na!” natigil ang mapayapa kong tulog ng kumatok si mama sa pintuan ko. She’s banging the door so hard at sobrang inggay nito.
“Ma sabado ngayon walang pasok patulugin mo muna ako!” I groan at pilit tinatakpan ang aking tenga gamit ng unan.
Gusto ko pang matulog!
“Kalila gumising kana dyan mag naghihintay sayo sa labas!!!” si Coco naman ang aga-aga naman.
“Ma sabihin mo akyat nalang kamo siya dito inaantok pa akooooooo!!!!”
Pagkatapos non hindi ko na narinig ang boses ni mama sa labas ng pintuan ko so I guess sinabihan niya na si Coco sa baba.
Maya maya lang narinig kong bumukas na ang pintuan ng kwarto ko kaya inalis ko ang pagkakatalokbong ko ng kumot, “AY!!” I shouted when someone jump into me.
“Morning!!!” nanlaki ang aking mata ng makitang nakaupo sa tyan ko ngayon si Gian. Panong?!
“shit!” nakalimutan ko, lumingon ako sa orasan dito sa kwarti ko at 8:40 na pala…. Nakalimutan kong may lakad pala kami ngayon.
“What is shi––” tinakpan ko agad ang bibig ni Gian dahil tangka nitong gayahin ang sinabi ko kanina. “Ahahaha Gian Baby morning” nakangiti kong sambit dito at nagaalangan akong tumingin sa lalakeng nakatayo sa pintuan ko.
His hands are both in his pocket and he lean on the side of the door watching us.
“Hehe Vice” I utter and give him a sign of peace before I but Gian aside and went straight of the CR.
Mabilisan akong naligo at nagayos, I wear a simple demin jeans with white oversize shirt that has a anime print on it. Nagsuot din ako ng rubber shoes na puti para malinis tignan hinayaan ko nang nakabuhaghag ang aking buhok at inayos lang ng konti ang aking bangs.
I also add lip tint on my lips and cheeks before I face them downstairs. Hanggang ngayon hindi ko parin harap si Vice dahil nakakahiya ang linaw kasi ng sabi niya na 7 am tapos anong oras na ako nagising.
“let’s go” he said when I stand beside Gian. Humarap siya kay mama at nagbow dito ng konti “Mauna napo kami Mrs. Flores, it was nice to meet you” magalang na sambit nito.
“Ikaw rin iho, pasensya kana sa anak ko ah tamad talaga yan eh sige magingat kayo enjoy Gian” mahinhin na sambit ni mama.
They both nodded at each other at ako naman nag paalam na kay mama then sumunod sa kanila sa labas. Andito na ang sasakyan niya sa harapan ng bahay namin since maliit lang ang bahay namin yong gate ay halos limang hakbang lang ang layo sa gate kaya narinig ko ang sinabi niya kay Gian.
“Gian would it be ok if Ate Orebelle will seat here in front so I would not look like your personal driver?” nahihiyang sambit nito kay Gian, nakita ko namang umangayon si Gian dito at hinintay akong lumabas ng gate.
Pagsakay ko sa loob doon ko lang naisip na ang awkward pala na katabi ko siya dito sa harap kaya may naisip akong paraan para hindi awkward. “Gian gusto mo dito kana lang sa lap ko umupo para hindi ka lonely dyan?” I face him at the back.
“Would it be ok to you? Gian is a bit heavy” Vice said and look at me, I smile at him and nodded.
“Kayang kaya ko yan si Gian baby ko yan eh” I said habang inaabot si Gian mula sa back seat. Nang maiupo kona siya sa lap ko he reach for my phone kaya binigay ko sakanya ito at hinayaan siyang mag laro dito habang nasa byahe.
It was so silent, tunog lang ng sasakyan ang naririnig namin dito, hindi ko alam kung pano pagaanin ang paligid… ano ba dapat kong sabihin???
Radio tama!
“Pwedi ba tayong mag patugtog Vice?”
“It’s Tove not Vice I’m not a gay” he joke. “Ay hahahha sorry” I said and open the radio.
Kaso puro balita ang nilalaman nito at wala akong mahanap nagtugtog. “Ano bayan!” bulong ko.
“Here I’ll just connect my phone in it and let’s just play music in here” inabot niya sakin ang phone niya at hinayaan akong iconnet ito sa sasakyan.
I give it back to him once I connected it and let him play his taste of music.
(Why- Bazzi)
“I’m still on your Netflix Girl, I know you love me, Even though your parents They don’t fucking trust me They probably alright know”
“Luh gusto ko tong kantang to eh!!!” I get excited when I heard Bazzi’s song shemmsss crush ko yon eh.
“Really?” he asks and smile.
I nodded.
“Like your just dying to drive But you can’t find the keys now Looking for god but you’re down on your knees I’m all that you want but not what you need girl, Why”
Sumabay si Tove sa kanta kaya napalingon ako sakanya. His voice, sobrang ganda…
“Tell me why you use to love me, Why do you love me, You know you shouldn’t love me Yeah, you still love me”
Hindi ko magawang alisin ang aking tingin sakanya masyadong maganda ang boses niya para hindi ko bigyang pansin. My heart is pounding so fast.
“Like your just dying to drive But you can’t find the keys now Looking for god but you’re down on your knees I’m all that you want but not what you need girl, Why”
“Tell me why you use to love me, Why do you love me, You know you shouldn’t love me Yeah, I love you”
My eyes widened when he change the lyrics it should be Yeah you stll love me but he change it to Ilove you kaya napaiwas ako ng tingin sakanya when he glances at me. I was holding my breath so hard because my heart is shaking inside.
Sobrang bilis ng tibok nito!
“ahahaha Vice ay este Tove iba nalng p-pwedi?” shet nabulol pa!
“Ok” he said and changes the song, shet bakit nagiba ang dating sakin ng kantang iyon.
Natahimik nalang ako at pinanuod maglaro si Gian kahit na pilit ko paring pinapakalma ang puso ko! Bakit k aba angkakaganyan? Si Tove yan hindi si Carter stop it!
Mga ilang munuto lang ay nakarating na kami sa EK at hindi pa man kami nakakapagayos pagbaba ng sasakyan ay agad ng tumakbo si Gian kaya mabilis ko siyang hinabol at binuhat.
“Gian you can’t run here bahala ka kukunin ka ng monster dyan” pananakot ko dito.
“Here” napalingon ako ng iaabot sakin ni Tove ang sling back ko.
Aabutin kona sana ito kaso baka mahulog si Gian, napansin iyon ni Tove kaya siya nalang ang nagbuhat ng bag ko. Hindi ko pa mapigilan ang ngiti ko ng makita siyang suot ng sling bag ko.
“cute” I utter.
“What?” ngek narinig.
“Sabi ko cute….. non oh diba Gian ang cut enon tara sakay tayo don” I pointed at the rides.
“Letch goo!!!” Gian shouted kaya tinakbo ko na siya papunta doon.
We ride different rides here lahat ng ituro ni Gian ay sinasakyan namin, binibigay ni Tove lahat ng gusto ni Gian pati ang pagpapabili nito ng laruan ay kinunsinti niya kahit sobrang mahal nito, pero hindi na ako nangielam dahil pera niya naman iyon eh.
Pagtapos sumakay sa mga rides nagaya kumain si Tove sa ice cream parlor dito, then rides ulit kami walang kapagod pagod si Gian. Laro doon, sakay dito, bili don, kain dito.
Natapos ang maghapon na puno kami ng buhat pasakay ng sasakyan dahil sa mga binili at napanalunan namin. Gian is so happy and enjoyed to the point na nakatulog na siya bahang palabas kami ng EK.
Buhat ko siya nagyon habang si Tove naman ay buhat ang mga binili nila. Binuksan niya ang sasakyan para sakin then nilagay niya ang mga pinamili sa likod ng sasakyan.
Sumakay na ako sa passengers seat at hinayaang matulog sa lap ko si Gian.
“Napagod ka noh” I whisper at this sleeping baby.
“Sure he is” sabat ni Tove na kakasakay lang.
Nilingon ko siya at nginitian. Pinaandar niya na ang sasakyan paalis ng parking ng palabas na kami may nakita kaming matandang babae na nagaalok ng rosas sa mg sasakyan at mukhang pagod na ito. Nagulat ako ng tigilan ito ni Tove at binaba ang bintana.
“Nay” he called for her, mabilis naman lumapit samin si Nanay at nagalok ng paninda. “Rosas iho”
“magkano po ba lahat yan nay?” tanong ni Tove sakanya.
“500 lang lahat ito iho”
“Bilhin kona ho lahat” magalang na sambit niya at dumukot ng pera sa wallet niya. Nanlaki ang mata ko ng maglabas siya ng 3k mula doon at diretsong inabot it okay nanay.
“Nako iho sobra ito!” nagulat din pati si nanay.
He smiled and reach for the roses “Masyado pong maganda itong mag rosas nyo para sa 500 lang sige na po sainyo nay an” wow lalim ng tagalog niya.
“Nako maraming salamt iho pinagpala ka, kayo ng Asawa mo” nanlaki ulit ang mata ko sa sinabi ni Nanay. Ano daw Asawa?
“Nako po nay hin––” hindi ko natapos sasabihin ko ng magsalita ulit ito. “Kegwapo pa ng anak niyo sana maging masaya kayo at magmahalan kayo ng mabuti oh sya samalat ulit iho ah mauna na ako” umalis na si Nanay at naiwan kami dito na gulat sa sinabi niya.
Asawa?anak? mukha na ba akong matanda!?!?! At nagkaroon bigla ako ng anak?
Natigil ang pagiisip ko ng marinig ko siyang tumawa. “Anong nakakatuwa?” tanong ko.
“Nothing” he said and control his laugh and start driving.
Nakakunot ko lang siyang tinignan bago dineretso ang tingin sa daan.
Nanahimik lang ako buong byahe at hanggang sa makarating na kami sa tapat ng bahay. “salamat Vi-Tove” sambit ko at inaayos si Gian sa backseat para hindi ito mahulog paginiwan ko, nilagay ko na rin ang seat belt niya para sure.
Bumaba na ako ng sasakyan at ganon din ang ginawa niya. “Here” inabot niya sakin ang binili niyang rosas kay nanay.
“Akin nalang?” I ask and get it from him.
He nodded. At sumakay na sa loob ng sasakyan binaba nito ang window ng sasakyan at ngumiti. “Bye asawa” I stiff on what he said.
And when he laugh I realize that his teasing me about what that Nanay said a while ago.
“Baliw!” I haze and laugh too.
“bye” he said “Bye ingat kayo” I said tumango siya at umalis na.
Hindi ko maiwasan mapangiti ng pagmasdan koi tong rosas na binigay niya…. Habang inaamoy ko ito nahagip ng mata ko ang wrist watch ko.
“Shit!!!”
7:30 na si Carter!!!
CHAPTER 24
Coco’s Point of View
“Hoy Coco sure ka bang ok lang na hindi natin inaya si Kalila?” I face Bannie and Cloe when they both said that.
“It’s fine she said may lakad siya so hindi siya makapunta she texted me last night” medyo nahihilo kong sambit.
“Ok ok, so ikaw tama nay an dami mona nainom gaga ka!” Bannie pull mg glass. “Hey akin yan” I frowned and pull it back.
“Gaga ka Coco tama na dami na nyan oh!!!” Cloe said and pointed at all the bottle I drink.
I wanna get wasted at this night!!!
“Konti palang yan inom pa tayo dali cheerssss” I cheered and dance.
“Nako tama nayan tara na uwi na tayo” hindi kona nainom ang drinks ko ng hilain na nila ako palabas.
“I can handle guys I’m ok I’m fine” I said while I stand in front of them.
“Sure ka kaya muna umuwi sa bahay niyo nyan hatid kana namin sa loob” they said but I insisted, I can still manage to walk inside our subdivision malapit nalang naman ang bahay namin dito sa gate.
“I can handle don’t worry you go na bye mwuahh labyu guys sobra!!” I shouted.
They nodded and drive away. Pumasok na ako sa gate ng subdivision namin at naglakad pauwi ng mabahay, kahit naman lasing ako kaya ko pa namang maglakad.
“Opss” I haze when I was abpout to fall on the street. “hehehe I can handle this” hindi ko na ata magawang maglakad ng diretso gumagewang gewang na ako at nanlalabo na ang aking paningin.
Pero malapit na ako, “there you ah hehe” I whisper and pointed at our house, konti nalang…
“Coline” I stop when someone called my name.
“Ohhh it’s you hi there” si Carter pala.
Shit I feel dizzy!
“Are you drunk”
“No I’m not I’m Coline!”
Carter
“No I’m not I’m Coline” she said and her eyes are closing already. She’s fucking drunk and wated by her looks.
“Why did you drink? And why are you walking alone here?” nilapitan ko siya at inalalayan tumayo kasi mukhang tutumba na siya any moment now.
“I can handle myself naman ihhh and you diba you kiss me!!!” I stiff on what she said, I suddenly feel embarrass in front of her.
I just kissed her lastnight!
And I didn’t mean it.
“sorry I didn’t mean to ki—–”
“YEAH RIGHT YOU WON’T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU DID BECAUSE YOU DON’T FUCKING CARE!!” nagulat ako sa bigla niyang pagsigaw at pagduro sakin.
“Coline” I said.
“YOU ALWAYS DON’T CARE!!! YOU JUST CARE ON WHAT YOU JUST SEE AND NOT WHAT YOU FEEL AROUND YOU BASTARD” why is she so mad.
“Coline calm down lasing kana I’ll take you home” I held her arms but she push me.
“DON’T TOUCH ME!! I HATE YOU!”
“why?” naguguluhan ako ano bang kinakagalit niya? What does she mean.
“I HATE YOU BECAUSE I LOVE YOU!!!” my eyes widened.
“What did you s-say?”
“YES!!! I LOVE YOU THAT’S WHY I HATE YOU I ROUTE YOU TO HELL, HOW CAN YOU JUST KISS ME LIKE THAT WHEN YOU HAVE KALILA!!!”
“Coline I didn’t mean it”
“YEAH YOU ALWAYS DON’T MEAN IT, YOU ALWAYS DON’T MEAN TO HURT ME!!! GIVING ME FALSE HOPES AND MAKING ME FALL HARDER AND AT THE END YOU END UP WITH SOMEBODY ELSE…”
“Coline ano bang sinasabi mo?”
“I SAID I FUCKING LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU SINCE WE WERE CHILD, I ALWAYS HAVE LOVED YOU CARTER PERO HINDI MO AKO TINITIGNAN YOU ALWAYS LOOK SOMEWHERE AT I’M NOT AROUND… MAHAL KITA DATI PA!!!”
I don’t know what to say…
“YOU ALWAYS TOOK ME OUT OF YOUR FRAME, AND YOU LOOK UP TO MY FRIEND KALILA, SIYA ANG GUSTO MO SAMANTALANG AKO MATAGAL NANG NAGPAPAKANGA SAYO!!! I HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING, HATE YOU KASI ANG MANHID MANHID MO… BAKIT SI KALILA NAKITA MO KAAGAD JUST FOR A SHORT SPAN OF TIME WHILE ME, I SPEND MY WHOLE LIFE ON BEING BY YOUR SIDE BUT YOU NEVER LOOK AT ME!!! WHY??!” tears started to run into her cheeks and she’s pushing me, I let her do what she want cou’z everything can’t properly sink on my mind.
She love me?
My bestfriend loves me?
“Coline” my tongue is fucking twisted and I can’t provide any words.
“I love you Carter I fucking love you” she cried harder this time and kneel on the floor.
“I don’t know what to say” I whisper, she gaze at me and smile sarcastically.
“Afcourse you don’t since when did you know what to say when it’s about me? Carter? Kailan ka ba naging sigurado pagdating sakin? Yes, you’re so sure that I’m always at your back that’s why you don’t bother to look back kasi alam mong hindi ako aalis sa tabi pero hindi mo alam na iniiwan mona ako. Your too busy on what you see in front, so you don’t fucking know that I love you!!!”
“ano bang meron si Kalila na wala ako? Why do you choose her and not me?!”
“Coline I don’t know I though your fine with everything I do”
She smirk “Yeah doon kasi ako magaling magpanggap na masaya ako para sayo but deep inside of me is dying, seeing the man I love, happy with my own best friend and you know where I fuck up? Sa point na ako pa pala ang dahilan kung bakit kayo nagkakilala!! I just wish that I didn’t let you to meet kasi baka sakali na ako ang mgakita mo that time but I fuck up.”
I feel pain in my chest seeing her crying this hard in front of me, this is the first time I see her hurting and it’s all because of me…
Fuck!
“then I realize that you would never see me as your girl that’s the reality that I’m running away. I’m just your childhood best friend and that stays there but fuck you kiss me last night and now I’m fucking hoping kahit alam kong hindi tama dahil you got Kalila. I love Kalila so much but I Love you more Carter. Tell me how am I supposed to cope up with this?” she’s in too much pain and It’s fucking visible in those angelic eyes.
It hurts as fuck!
“Coline” I called her name and reach for her hands but she avoid it.
“I HATE YOU…. PLEASE JUST LET ME BE, I’LL FUCKING FORGET ALL OF THIS AND I WILL LET YOU BE HAPPY WITH KALILA BUT I WON’T PROMISE TO BE AT YOUR SIDE THIS TIME I’M SORRY… I JUST CAN’T” she turn her back on me but I pull her back and reach for those lips.
I kissed her!!!
I move my lips and cherish these soft lips of hers; I feel her tear on my hands as I held her face.
gasp
I stop when I heard a gasp……
“Kalila” I whisper as she covers her mouth while staring at us!
No! I don’t’ wanna lose both of them at this moment please no!
CHAPTER 25
Kalila’s Point of V
“Manong pakibilis ho” nagmamadaling sambit ko sa manong driver, papunta ako ngayon sa village nila Carter dahil kaninang pagdaan ko sa coffee shop na dapat don kami magkikita wala na siya doon.
Kaya medyo kinakabahan na ako, I don’t know why what’s this feeling, parang natatakot ako sa hindi ko malamang dahilan. Palapit ng palapit sa nahay nila at pabilis din ng pabilis ang pagtibok ng puso ko.
I glance on the roses in my lap and stroke some of its petals. “Why do I feel bad for nothing?” I whisper and ask myself.
Mga ilang saglit lang ay nasa tapat na ako ng bahay ni Carter pero natanaw ko siya sa kabilang kanto, mabilis akong bumaba at nagbayad. “salamat ho manong” I said and started to walk and run to Carter and when I’m almost near I recognize who is he with, it’s Coco.
Why is she crying? Mas binilisan ko ang takbo ko pero bigla akong napatigil at nanigas ang buo kong katawan ng…..
Hilain at halikan ni Carter si Coco.
I don’t know what to do I just gasp because of shouckness…
Tumigil din ang pagtibok ng puso ko sa sandaling oras, Pakiramdam ko ay binaril ako sa aking dibdib sa sobrang bigat ng pakiramdam ko dito.
When I gasp that catch their attention and both glance at me.
Nakita ko ang pagkagulat ni Carter sa prisensya ko, when I glance on Coco she’s still staring at Carter like she’s not minding me.
Bigla kaong nakaramdam ng matinding galit at hindi ko napigilang lumapit sakanila at binigyan ng malakas na sampal ni Coco.
“Kalila!” Carter shouted cou’z he didn’t expect me do that, sa sobrang lakas ng pagsampal ko kay Coco para siyang natauhan at gulat akong tinignan.
“Kali” when she called out my name naamoy ko ang alak dito, so she’s drunk!
“Traydor ka!!!” I shouted and give her another hit.
Hinawakan ako ni Carter sa bewang upang pigilan ako pero nagpumiglas ako at lumayo sakanya. “Tangina bitawan mo ko gago ka!!!” I’m fucking hurt and mad at the same time and I can’t barely control my emotion.
“Kali” Coco whispered my name and started to cry.
“ANO AH MASAERAP BA ? MATAGAL MO NA BA AKONG GINAGAGO AH COLINE! NAPAKABABOY NIYO KAIBIGAN KITA PERO NAKIKIPAGHALIKAN KA SA BOYFRIEND KO!!!” I hit her once again and she didn’t fight back. When Carter was about to reach for my hand I stop him quickly.
“Don’t you dare touch me! manloloko ka!!!” tears are already knocking my eyes but I’m trying my best to hold it back.
“Kali you misunderst——” Coco.
“SHUT UP NAKITA KONA ANO TATANGGI NIYO PA NAGDIKIT NA NAG LABI NIYO TANGA! WAG NYO AKONG GAWIN BOBO ALAM KO ANG NAKITA KO AT HINDI NA AKO MANINIWALA SAINYO ANG GAGO MO CARTER NAGLOKO KANA NGA LANG KASAMA PA TONG BEST FRIEND KO!!! ANO MASARAP BA COCO AH? SINADYA MO BA ITO NILALANDI MO BA SI CARTER HABANG WALA AK––” I was cut off when she slap me so hard.
Malakas ito pero hindi ang sakit nito ang naramdaman ko kundi ang sakit sa puso ko…. Tear escape in my eyes, hinawakan ko ang pisngi kong sinampal niya at tinignan siya ulit.
“S-sorry h-hindi ko s-sinasadya Kal——” she tried to say sorry for the thing that she already did. That sucks, I smirk bitterly.
“Bakit Guilty ka, nilalandi mo ang Boyfriend ng bestfriend mo diba!”
“HINDI KALI HINDI!!!! MATAGAL KO NANG GUSTO SI CARTER WALA KA PA SA BUHAY NAMIN AKO NA ANG TOTOONG NAGMAMAHAL SAKANYA!!!!” my heart aches so hard.
So ako hindi?
Who could she!
“LUMABAS DIN ANG TOTOO!!! ANO COLINE ITO NA BA YON NILALABAS MO NA ANG TOTOONG IKAW, ANO NAIINGIT KA SAKIN DAHIL SAKIN NAINLOVE SI CARTER AT HINDI SAYO KAYA GINAGAWA MO ITO NILALANDI MO SIYA HABANG WALA AKO!!!”
“OO NAIINGIT AKO SAYO KALI DAHIL AKO DAPAT YONG NASA KINATATAYUAN MO, AKO DAPAT ANG MAHAL NI CARTER AT HINDI IKAW PERO HINDI KO NILALANDI SI CARTER BEHIND YOUR BACK KALI I WON’T DO THAT—–”
“but you already did” I feel that breaking part and just give up, they already did it, wala na!
She cried harder and just shook her head down in front of me.
I face Carter “Let’s break up” I calmly said and stop crying.
It hurts so bad to the point that I just want to leave and forget about this pain.
“No Kalila please no baby” he tried to held my hands but I didn’t let him and glare at him.
Umiling-iling ako at tinignan siya “you know what Carter I thought I was just the one who’s doing filthy things in this relationship but it end that it’s the both of us pala….” He look’s confuse to what I’ve said so I grin at him and “I’m with Tove the whole day doing some couple dates” I lied, but just please let me bring the pain back to him.
“what!” hindi makapaniwalang sambit niya.
“Let’s end this up Carter total nahuhulog narin naman ako kay Tove, might as well continue it right”
“Your cheating?” wala sa sariling sambit nito.
I laugh sarcastically “no we cheated” I said and turn my back at them and started walking away.
Habang palayo ay kasabay nito ang pagtulo ng aking mga luha, bakit nyo ito na gawa sakin? Coco I thought you were my ally, para akong sinaksak ng walang laban.
I cried and cried until I reach the main gate of the Village. Nanghihina ang buo kong katawan tila’y para akong nanlalabot kaya napaupo nalang ako sa tabi ng kalsada.
I embrace myself and let out all the pain…
And it starts raining biglang bumagsak ang malakas na ulan na para bang dinadamayan ako nito sa aking nadarama ngayon.
I rose my head up and let the rain drops flow on my face, in this way this may cover my painful tears….
“why!!!!!!”
Coco
She left and it breaking me seeing her walking away from me. I should be the one be at her side when she’s in pain but it end up that I was the one who’s hurting her.
I love Kalila and seeing her crying makes me want to kill myself, she’s suppose to be strong but I saw how she break down at dahil doon nakaramdam ako ng matinding pagsisisi.
“Coline” Carter called my name.
I step back and wipe my tears “I hurt her” I whisper.
Now i realize how bad i am..
Sinaktan ko si Kalila, “I shouldn’t have love you Carter, kung alam ko lang na ganito ang mangyayari sana pala hindi nalang kita minahal, because of this blinded love I lose the person who understand me the most Kalila was the only person who accept me but I lose her, kung kanina akala ko mas importante ang pagmamahal ko sayo pero hindi pala I need Kalila but I lose her because I love you!!!”
“I lose her too” he whisper.
“No Carter you lose us!” I said and push him away and walk pass through him.
As I walk away hindi ko alam kung anong sakit ang uunahin ko, I lose my bestfriend and I give up my love for the that man which I keep for a very long time…
Right now I don’t know what to feel I want to be numb!!!
Sa pagluha ko ay ang pagsabay ng matinding pagbagsak ng ulan…
I wipe my tears and run…
Author: sorry for the errors and gramatical errors. Still on process!
CHAPTER 26
Tove’s Point of View
Pagkatapos kong ihatid si Kalila sa bahay nila ay mabilis na akong nagdrive pauwi sa bahay at hindi sa Condo dahil doon kona itutuloy si Gian, I guess my brother is already there seems he just texted me a while ago.
It’s been two week of being with my nephew and with Orabelle, sa nagdaang dalawang linggong iyon naging mabilis at Malabo nalang ang lahat. I know it ot myself that I fell for her but it’s hard to clear it lalo na boyfriend niya ang kaibigan ko.
I don’t know how to express my feeling when in the first place wala naman akong karapatang gawin iyon dahil she’s owned by someone already.
But there is a part of me that still hoping and trying to find ways to make her happy.
“Thank you sa pag-aalaga sa anak namin ah maahasan ka talaga btw your brother and I bought you something here” My brother’s wife said ng salubungin niya ako sa gate ng bahay para kunin si Gian.
She handed me a medium-size paper bag and I didn’t bother to check it because I remember something.
“Tara sa loob” she ask.
“I need to go now I have something to attend too just tell my brother to treat me a new album” nakangiting sambit ko at nagpaalam na rito.
I ride my car fast, I suddenly remember na magkikita pala kami ni Fay ngayon, and it’s already quarter to 8 I guess I’m not late yet.
Habang nadridraive ako palabas ng village bigla nalang bumagsak ang malaks na ulat kaya medyo binagalan ko lang ng konti ang pagpapatakbo ng sasakyan, to avoid accident.
While driving my eyes catch someone that’s so familiar, seating on the side street in the middle of a heavy rain.
“Orabelle?” I whisper.
How come she’s here? Mabilis kong tinabi ang aking sasakyan at bumaba dito hindi alintana ang malakas na ulan. i cross the street to go near her and when I’m already in front of her she passed out.
I tried to catcher before she fell on the floor and lift her up, I run while carrying her to my car, mas lalong lumakas ang ulan papasok ko ng sasakyan, I fix her seat on the back and let her lay down dahil wala siyang malay. Right now I’m still confused why she’s here samantalang kakahatid ko lang sakanya kanina.
I started the engine so I can take her home again but when we are on our way to their place mas tumindi ang lakas ng ulan at hindi na ako hinayaan tumuloy sakanila ng mga kagawad sa daan dahil mataas na raw ang baha sa dadanan at baka abutin ang sasakyan ko.
I haze and stop in the side of the road for me to think….
“I think I need to let you stay at my condo for a night” I whisper and glance at her at the back seat.
Kalila
“hmmm” I groan when I feel like waking up already. Pagmulat ko ng aking mga mata, matinding sinag ng araw ang sumalubong sakin galing sa napakalaking bintana dito sa aking kwarto.
Pumikit ulit ako at mas binalot ang aking sarili ng kumot, medyo nakakaramdam ako ng sakit ng ulo at sipon siguro dahil sa pag-iyak ko kagabi.
“I hate you” I whisper when I remember what happen last night. Bumalik ulit ang sakit kaya ako’y muling lumuha.
Again I open my eyes and stare at the sky through the glass wall.
Glass wall???
Teka walang glass door ang kwarto ko! When I realize that my eyes widened kahit maga ito lumaki ito ng makita kong hindi ito ang aking kwarto.
I gasp and cover my mouth!
Don’t tell me………
Dahan dahan akong lumingon saaking tabi at lalo akong napanganga ng makita kung ano ang nasa tabi ko.
Mapayapang natutulog sa tabi ko si Tove!!!
Mabilis kong tinignan ang aking sarili sa ilalim ng kumot at nakahinga naman ako ng maayos ng makitang!!!!!!
“WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” I shouted.
Bakit iba ang suot kong damit!!!!
Dahil sa pagsigaw ko nagising si Tove kaya hindi ko napigilang sipain siya palayo at sumiksik sa dulo ng kama.
“Why are you shouting? Are you ok?” nag-aalalang tanong nito at tinignan ako ng mabuti.
“Anong ginawa mo?!?!?!”
“What did I do?” inosenteng sambit nito.
“Bakit ako andito?! Bakit iba na ang suot kong damit?! Bakit magkatabi tayo?! AHHHHHHHH”
“Hey hey hey Calm down I didn’t do anything to you ok let me explain” kalmadong sambit nito at umupo sa dulo ng kama.
Tove
“hey Kalila wake up” I whisper as put her at the couch here in at my condo.
She’s still unconscious, at basang basa kami ng ulan pumasok ako sa kwarto ko at kumuha ng dalawang towel pinatay ko rin ang aircon ng sala’s para hindi ito lamigin. I dried her hair and call for Asrid.
“Hello sir?” he ask from the other line.
“find me some female living here in the condo that can help me undress someone” diretso kong sambit. Narinig kong natigilan si Asrid dahil sinabing napalitan niya na ito ng damit. “Thank you very much” magalang kong sambit.
“Walang ano man iho oh siya sige mauna na ako” nakangiti nitong sambit at sabay na silang umalis ni Asrid sa aking unit.
I check Orabelle inside my room and fix the comforter para hindi ito lamigin. She’s so cute while sleeping her lips is pouty but looks like she cried dahil medyo maga ang mata nito.
I wonder what happen to her.
“I guess I’ll sleep on Gian’s room” I whisper habang inaayos ang kumot sakanya.
Nangtatayo na ako bigla nalang akong nagulat ng hawakan nito ang aking mga kamay. “I hate you but please stay” she mumbles and tears flow on her cheeks.
She’s still sleeping; I think she’s dreaming of something…
“Orabelle” sambit ko at pilit inaalis ang kamay niya pero mas hinigpitan niya ito. “Bakit mo nagawa sakin to Carter bakit sa bestfriend ko pa” umiiyak siya habang tulog.
Did Carter make her cry???
Yeah I remember Carter and I are living at the same village, maybe doon siya galing kaya nakita ko siya sa kalsada.
“what happen to you?” I ask her but she’s just crying while sleeping.
“Ang sakit sakit” she mumbled again.
I feel the urge to wipe her tears but both of my hands where held by her so I can’t move.
I stare at her and just watch her cry in pain, kahit na hindi ko nakikita ang mata nito halatang halata sa mukha niya ang sakit na pinagdadanan niya ngayon. I just wish that I can help her ace it.
When I was about to pull my hands again, iminulat niya ng konti ang mga mata na puno ng luha at tinignan ako. “please stay” I guess she’s still on not conscious about her surroundings but as what she said I’ll stay.
“ok” I whisper.
“That’s the reason why you’re here and why your clothes aren’t the same last night and why my I beside you” I said while looking at her on the top edge of my bed.
She looks relived when I tell her everything. Pero napalitan din ito ng lungkot ng may maalala siya. I bet it’s about what happen to her and Carter last night.
I want to ask her about it but I know that it will be hard for her kaya mas pinili ko nalang namanahimik.
“Sorry sa perwisyo ah” I glance at her when she talk.
“No it’s nothing I’m happy to help you, btw yesterday was your last day right? so that mean’s your already paid to your depth, why don’t we celebrate it? What do you think?” I want to help her ace the pain.
Mukhang nagaalangan pa ito kaya nginitian ko siya “My treat come on”
“sige” sambit nito at pilit iginawad ang kanyang malungkot na ngiti.
Hinatid ko siya sa bahay nila pagkatapos kong magayos at saka hinitay siya bago kami nagtungo sa park, I wanted to treat her in a fine dine restaurant but she choose to go to the nearest park at kumain ng street foods kasama ko. I made so many silly jokes just to make her laugh and I guess it works, kahit na minsan ay nakikita ko parin siyang nalulungkot habang kumakain.
“Here we can seat here” I said and we both seat here at the grass, well it’s the part of the park where you can do picnics so dito nalang kami umupo at kumain ng mga binili naming street food.
“samalat sa libre ah” she said while eating.
I nodded at her and reach for my guitar. “oo nga pala bakit may dala kang guitar? May gig k aba pagkatapos nito?” she ask.
“Wala akong gig ngayon, I just bring it so I can play music here at the park malay mo may magbigay ng pera hahahaha” I joke again.
“hahahaha ang yaman yaman mo na eh hahaahaha”
“Then I’ll just play you a song for free” I said and started to strum on my guitar.
I also know how to play guitar because Tagan teach me when we were in high school.
Kalila
“Then I’ll just play you a song for free”
(Realize by Colbi Caillat /Boyce avenue acoustic cover)
“Take time to realize That your warmth is, crashing down on in Take time to realize that I’m on your side Didn’t I didn’t I tell you.
But I can’t spell it out for you No. it’s never gonna be that simple No I can’t spell it out for you
Bigla ako ulit nakaramdam ng sakit saking dibdib, I remember Carter and Coco I love them both but they hurt me both.
“OO NAIINGIT AKO SAYO KALI DAHIL AKO DAPAT YONG NASA KINATATAYUAN MO, AKO DAPAT ANG MAHAL NI CARTER AT HINDI IKAW PERO HINDI KO NILALANDI SI CARTER BEHIND YOUR BACK KALI I WON’T DO THAT—–”
What if ako talaga ang gumulo sa buhay nila, Coco love Carter ever since and I already notice it matagal na pero mas pinili kong maging makasarili at wag pansinin ang nararamdaman niya.
What if I hurt her too for so long I become selfish….
“If you just realize what I just realize, Then we’d be perfect for each other And will never find another Just realize what I just realize We never have to wonder if We missed out on each other now.
Tears flow from my eyes and just satre at him while his singing. He stop when he glance at me and saw mw crying.
Mas lalo tuloy akong naiyak ng tignan niya ako. I was shock when he went close to me and hugged me so tight.
“I’m so selfish” I whisper.
“No you just loved” he whispered back.
“whatever happens between you, Carter and your best friend, go has a reason believe me” he said and smiled at me, he wipe my tears and make face making me laugh.
“Thank you” I said and smile at him.
He smile back and that made my heart pound so hard….
CHAPTER 27
Kalila’s Point of View
After that day me and Tove become closer, we always eat together kahit na busy siya he will text me if I’m doing fine just for me to forget the pain I been through.
I become occupied by him very well to the point that I’m forgetting all the pain and just let it pass…
Ilang araw narin hindi pumapasok si Coco, hindi pa kami nakakapagusap, after what Tove said at the park it makes me realize that I shoudn’t be mad at Coco dahil hindi niya naman sinasadya ang lahat alam kong mahal niya si Carter dati pa pero a alam ko rin namahal niya ako at nasaktan ko din siya.
ting
I glance on my phone ng tumunog ito and I received one message. I open it and read.
From ViceTove See you later.
I smile.
To ViceTove Yeah see yah
From ViceTove Don’t miss our play
Yeah I remember tutugtog pala sila ng banda niya ngayong gabi sa university, tonight we have a special gathering party on the university more like a ball party na nangyayari in the month of February.
“Nak nakaayos kana ba?” napalingon ako sa pinto ng sumilip si mama doon.
“Ma?”
“Bakit hindi ka pa naliligo?!”
“Maya ma aga pa po 3 palang mamaya pang 7 ang party” tinatamad na sambit ko, pumasok si mama sa kwarto at pinalo ako sa ulo ng suklay.
“Ayon na nga eh alastres na hindi ka pa naliligo aayusan pa kita bakit sa tingin mo saglit lang iyon” nakapamewang niyang sambit.
“hahaha ano bayon ma 4 hours akong aayusan?”
“mabilis ang takbo ng oras Kalila!! Hala sige na maligo kana” hinila ako ni mama at tinulak papasok ng cr.
“sa pagligo mo palang bawas nan g isang oras Kalila” she nag and close the door.
Wala akong nagawa kung hindi maligo at pagkatapso nito ay agad akong tinulungan ni mama magpatuyo ng buhok para daw makulot niya na ito.
Hinayaan ko lang si mama sa ginagawa niya at nagscroll nalang sa cellphone ko.
“Ma alam nagready na ba si papa sa paguwi niya sa graduation ko sa march?” I ask.
“alam na yon ng papa mo at siguradong uuwi siya non kaya wag kanang mag-alala” tumango tango ako at nagpatuloy sa aking ginagawa.
Mga ilang minute lang nakalipas nakaayos na ang buhok ko. Tinali ni mama ang buhok ko at inayos lang ng konti ang taas nito, she also fix my bangs after that she put make up on my face.
Pagtingin ko sa oras tama nga si mama ang bilis ng takbo ng oras quarter to 6 na agad.
“wag kang malikot Kalila” she haze when I blink twice when she’s putting mascara on my eyes lashes.
“sorry ma hahahha”
“oh yan tapos na mag ayos kana ng susuotin mo andon yong gown mo nakasampay sa pintuan.” Pagkatapos sabihin ni mama iyon lumabas na siya ng kwarto ko kaya nagbihis na din ako.
“yan tapos na” I said when I stare at the mirror, looking at my reflection. I’m wearing a rose pink gown or more like a peach gown and white heels.
Habang tinitignan ako ang sarili ko sa salamin biglang pumasok sa isip ko si Tove. “maganda kaya ito sa paningin niya mamaya?” I whisper.
What!!! Ano bang pinagsasabi mo Kalila!!!!
“KALILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA” natigil ako sa pag-iisip ng biglang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto ko at malakas na sigaw ang sumalubong sakin.
“OMG GONDOOOOO MO GURL!!!” sino pa ba edi si Bannie and Cloe. Sabay kasi kaming pupunta sa party kaya andito na sila.
“wala na bang bago matagal ko na kasing alam yan eh!!!” I confidently say.
“Say windy ka gurl”Bannie said and raise her brows on me. tinawanan ko nalang sila at naglakad na palabas.
“tara na nga” I said.
“Ma aalis napo kami” paalam k okay mama na busy nag-aayos sa kusina.
“Mag-ingat ah sige enjoy kayo don”
“Yes tita bye bye po” sabay na sambit nitong dalawa kay mama.
“sige ma bye” I said at lumabas nang bahay.
“may masasakyan ba tayo agad?” tanong k okay Bannie.
“oo ito oh nagtawag na ako kanina ng Taxi eh” paglabas namin ng gate meron nan gang taxi na nakaabang samin.
Sumakay na kami at nagtungo sa University.
Pagdating sa University tumuloy kami sa Gymnasium dahil doon gaganapin ang party. Pagpasok sa loob sobrang dami nang tao at hanap ay nakasuot ng magagarang gonw at toxido’s.
“shettt stunning tayo gurl” Bulong ni Cloe kay Bannie na nasa kabilang tabi ko.
I make face and “sinong hindi mapapatingin sainyo eh neon green at orange lang naman ang suot nong suit” I sarcasticly said.
“hmf!!” they snob me and we walk inside.
Naghanap kami ng mauupuan namin at doon nagstay habang hindi pa nagstart ang party.
“Si Coco hindi ba pupunta?” I ask.
Both of them stare at me and “Hindi eh ayaw niya daw” alam nilang dalawa ang nangyari dahil sianbi ko ito ni Coco sa kanila.
Well hindi naman sila nagalit kay Coco dahil gaya ko naintindihan ko rin si Coco hindi nga lang npng gabing iyon, mas umural kasi ang galit atpagkagulat sakin.
“ganon ba”
“yes ganon na nga” Bannie.
When the party is about to start umakyat sa stage si Carter wearing his handsome suit and tie. He looks so handsome in front pero I feel nothing but awkwardness whiel looking at him.
Siguro wala ng sakit dahil tinaggap kona….
He started his welcome remarks as the student council president that’s his job.
Everyone is looking at him and I know that they are admiring his appearance right now.
“hey” napalingon ako sa aking likuran ng mag humawak saaking balikat.
“Tove” I said and smile at him.
He smiled back but it fades away ng titigan niya ako ng mabuti, I wonder why?
“may problema ba?” tanong ko. Napalingon narin samin sila Bannie at Cloe they automatically smile when they saw Tove.
“hi Apollo” malanding sambit ni Bannie. Tove glance at him and nodded as a greetings.
At binalik ulit nito ang tingin sakin. “Bakt?” tanong ko ulit nang seryoso siyang nakatingin sakin.
“Hoy bakit may dumi ba ako sa mukha?!” pag-uulit ko.
“yeah” he said and wipe my lips using his thumb.
I stiff and stare ta him…. I heard Bannie and Cloe gasp on what he did.
I realize that he remove my lipsticks off. “Bakit mo ginawa iyon wala pa naman akong dalang lipstick!” I panic and check my pouch bag.
“you don’t need that you look more beautiful without it, I like it natural” he said and walk pass through me.
Umalis na siya at iniwan kaming tatlong nakatulala dito….
“AYYYYYY SHEEETTTTTTT MAY SPARCKS KAYO GURLLLLLLL!!!!!” they both burst out and jump beside me….
Nakakunot noo ko silang tinignan “mga baliw” I haze.
“tange gurl may spacks nga kayo ni Apollo”Bannie.
“in fairness bagay kayo”Cloe.
Naramdaman kong nagiinit na ang aking pisngi sa mga sinasabi nila kaya sinuway kona sila at umupo. “tumigil nga kayo!”
“oy oy oy bakit ka nagblublush aber!” Bannie suspiciously accuse.
“Hindi ah! Blush on ko yan!” I deny it and just ignore them while they still wiggling with each other.
Nagstart na ang party madaming ganap, daming announcement daming speech ng dean tapos may mga nagperformed at gaya ng nakasanayan panghuli nanamang magpeperform ang banda nila Tove.
“SO MONDRIANO’S ITO NA ANG HINIHINTAY NIYONG LAHAT INIHAHANDOG NAMIN ANG MUSIC PRIDE NG MONDRIAN THE CNTRL S!!!!!” nagsigawan na ang mga tao at studyante dito para sakanilang pagakyat sa stage.
Ngayon ko lang napansin na ang gwapo pala ng ayos niya ngayon. He’s wearing a white polo shirt and tanks it in his gray pants and paired it with a Korean long coat.
“This song is for all the girls out there, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL” as he said the last word I see him staring at me, so my heart skip beat gain.
(Beautiful – Bazzi)
“Hey, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful angel, Love your imperfections every angle Tomorrow comes and goes before you know So I just had to let you know
The way that Gucci look on you, amazing But nothing can compare the way your naked Now a backwood and some henny, Got you faded You’re saying you’re the one for me I need to face it“
Nagsitayuan na ang mga studyante at kanya kanya nang nagaya ng kasayaw sa gitna. Everyone is dancing sweetly with their song….
I remain seating an watching him and our eyes were lock with each other… my heart can’t stop beating so fast the way he sang the song makes me feel him beside me whispering every lyrics on my ears.
After they sing the the music continue so as the student who are dancing, pinanuod ko siyang bumaba sa stage hanggang sa lumapit siya sa harapan ko.
He stand in front of me and smile.
“I can have this dance?” he offered his hands, nakatulala lang akong tumango at tinaggap ito.
He lead me to the middle and now we are surrounded by many student dancing with their partner, he leads both of my hands to his neck as his hands encircle around my waist, we started swaying just like the melody of the music.
He stares at me at sumabay sa tugtog.
“I just had to let you know, Swear to god you’re beautiful”
Hindi kona marinig ang tugtog pagkatapos non’ tanging pintig nalang ng puso ko ang naririnig ko.
“I like you” he whisper.
My eyes widened!
CHAPTER 28
Kalila’s Point of View
“Hoy ghurl ok lang?” I stop walking when Bannie and Cloe block my way.
“Huh?” I utter.
“Anong huh!? Gaga ka ghurl bigla bigla kang mag-aaya ng uwi na tayo tapos ngayong tinatanong ka namin dyan huh lang sagot mo!!!” Bannie irritatedly said.
I know that ayaw pa nilang umuwi pero pinilit ko sila, is just that I don’t know what to do after scene.
“I like you” he whisper.
My eyes literally widened and I suddenly let go of him, took a step back and stare at him unbelievably. Why did he say those words.
“Orabelle” he tried to reach for my hands but I refuse and turn my back, run away from him.
I don’t know what to do, my heart can’t stop pounding, my breathing suddenly feel weaker, my knees were trembling, my hands are now cold as ice.
I run to Bannie and Cloe, pull their arms away the gymnasium.
“hoy ghurl bakit?!“Bannie.
“Uwi na tayo please!” I desperately ask and walk fast.
“Ok” Bannie and Cloe.
“wala masakit na kasi tyan ko natate na ako hehe” i rub my head using my left hands and smile awkwardly at them.
“Nako naman Kalila! Sana doon kana lang tumae!! Gusto pa namin magparty eh!!!“Bannie said while frowning to hard.
“sorry na sige hatid niyo nalang ako sa sakayan ng taxi sa labas ng gate tapos balik na kayo sa party”
“Sige mabuti pa nga tara bilis gusto ko pang sumayaw sa loob” excited na sambit ni Cloe.
Pagdating sa gate mabilis nila akong naparahan ng Taxi, “Are you sure you’ll be fine ghurl?” seryosong tanong ni Bannie.
I urge a smile and nodded. “Sige na una na ako enjoy kayo ahhh bye” I said as I close the door of the taxi.
I tell the driver the address of our house, habang umaandar ang taxi iba-ibang light lights ang nadadaanan dito sa kalsada, iba-ibang kulay na nakakabighani.
“I like you”
Bigla ko nanamang narinig ang salitang iyon sa aaking isipan, mabilis akong umiling-iling pero bigla nalang ulit lukas ang pagtibok ang aking puso.
Hindi maari ito….
I close my eyes and rest, just let my heart go crazy cou’z I know that I control this pain in the ass heart!!!
Makalipas ang ilang minutong byahe nakarating narin ako sa tapat ng bahay namin I paid the taxi and went outside already. I stop when I saw someone in front of our house seating beside the gate.
Anong ginagawa niya dito?
Nang mapansin nito ang prisensya ko ay mabilis siyang tumayo at nagpagpag ng sarili… lumapit ako sakanya ng hindi pinuputol an gaming titigan.
Bakas ang lungkot sakanyang mga magang mata at alam kong ganon din ang akin.
“Kali” she whispers my name when I’m in front of her already.
I took a sigh and remain staring at her…. I suddenly realize that I miss her for just a short time.
“Coco” I said and that made her tears up and hugged me so tight.
“I’m sorry hindi ko ginusto ang nangyari, yes I love Carter pero hindi ko gusting saktan ka Kali, maniwala ka ayaw kong saktan ka mahalaga ka sakin Kali.. That kiss It dosen’t intended I was just drunk and emotions got me overdue… Kali please forgive me if I need to kneel in front of you I’ll do it” ng Tangkain niyang lumuhod sa harapan ko ay mabilsi ko siyang pinigilan at pinilit tumayo sa harapan ko.
“ANO KA BA TANGA MO TALAGA KAHIT KAILAN!!!” I shouted and started crying too.
“Sorry sorry” she shook her head and I saw how her hands shaken in front of me dahil sa sobrang pag-iyak.
I held her hands gently and pursue a bright smile at her. “Sorry Kali please I’m sorry I don’t want to lose my best friend, I don’t want to lose you please, kakalimutan ko na ang nararamdaman k okay Carter please just forgive me” my heart soften as I witness her cry this hard, sa sobrang tagal na naming magkaibigan ni Coco, I find her as my other half and I can’t bear to see her like this.
“shhh” I whisper and hugged her.
“I’m sorry” she repeated.
“It’s ok Coco, I forgive you and I miss you hahaha” I laugh even though were in the middle of too much drama.
“I’m sorry Kali”
“shhh tama na nga yang kakasorry mo ok na nga eh haha I forgive you and I realize that I can’t bear to lose you to bitch” I joke and that make her smile..
She hugged me tighter and I did the same thing…
“I’m regretting anything I said, I was to selfish and forget about your feelings, nagpadala ako sa matinding galit at hindi inisip ang mga binitawan kong salita. I’m sorry Coco I know I also hurt you so bad with my words” I sadly said and remembering all I said to her.
She nodded “it’s my fault Kal hindi ka naman magagalit kung hindi nangyari iyon. I’m sorry dapat hindi ako nagpakalasing ng gabing iyon it’s all my fault I destroy your relationship with Carter I’m so sorry promise I’ll help you fix it” I don’t know but I feel nothing to that idea that me and Carter fixing our relationship.
Wala akong marmadaman na kung ano saking sarili..?
“no need Coco I’m fine now nakamove on na ako kaya ikaw move on na din, tapos na ang nangyari and I forgive you already let’s just focus on something new and forget about all the pain of yesterday” nakangiti kong sambit dito at ngumiti rin ito.
She nodded hugged me again.
“Tara nga sa loob bakit ba dito tayo sa labas hahaha” I said and pull her inside the house.
“Ma dito na po ako!!!” shouted.
lumabas si mama mula sa kusina at gulat akong tinignan pagkatapos ang orasan naman. “AGA MO NAMANG UMUWI, OH COCO BAKIT DI KA NAGOWN DI KA BA PUMUNTA SA PARTY NYO?” tanong ni mama.
“Hindi po eh” nahihiyang sambit ni Coco.
“Ma don’ lang kami sa kwarto ahhh” pagpapaalam ko at hinila na si Coco papunta sa kwarto ko.
“How was the party goes?” tanong niya pagpasok namin sa loob ng kwarto. We both seated on the floor beside my bed.
“I like you”
Bigla nanamang tumakbo sa isipan ko ang mga salitang iyon. I forcely shake my head and close my eyes.
“hey ?! you ok Kal?” tanong ni Coco dahil sa bigla kong pag-iling.
I open my eyes and quickly held her arms on both sides. “Coco!!!!” I said, bakas sa mukha niya ang pagkalito.
“Bakit?” she ask.
“wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh may nangyari kasi!!!!!!! Kaya maaga akong umuwi!!!” I feel like a dumb for acting exaggeratedly pero ganito talaga ang nararamdaman ko ngayon sobrang gulo…
“Anong nanyari?”
“T-tove……ahm….” I was trmebling inside and out!!!
“What happen to Tove?” she ask out of curiosity.
“HE SAID HE LIKES ME!” mabilis kong sambit at dumapa sa kama ko.
“He likes you?!” hindi makapaniwalang sambit niya, I face her and nodded.
She sighs and thinks of something for a moment.
“Do you like him back?” I stiff on that question and my heart skip beat.
“ano bang tanong yan Co!!!” I shouted and seat in the edge of the bed.
She crosses her arms and stares at me. “So you feel something strange for him? Right?” she talks like she knows what’s happening inside of me.
I avoided her gaze and look at the window, “I don’t know!”
“Tell me something” she seated beside of me.
I take a deep breath and face her. “I don’t know Co, but I run away when he said that cou’z I feel my heart gone crazy after hearing those words. i feel something and I know I can’t deny it but everything was so fast he comforts me when we fight and I break up with Carter he was there making me feel so light and calm, happy but even though before that incident happen I already feel something for him, sorry to say pero kahit kami pa ni Carter I feel strange for Tove. Ibang iba ang pakiramdam ko pagkasama siya me makes me feel uncomfortable but at the same time he makes me feel secure that no one could hurt me, he was the smile in me an––––” natigilan ako dahil bigla kong narealize kung anong mga lumalabas saking bibig…
My eyes widened
“everything is––”
“ is coming from your heart Kal“ si Coco na nag nagtuloy ang dapat kong sabihin.
I gasp when that hit me…
“your in love Kal” seryoso niyang sambit.
I panic “ANONG GAGAWIN KO!? SOBRANG BILIS COCO!!! TELL WHAT I SHOULD DO?!”
“Calm down Kal, maybe first you need to talk to Carter clear everything between you think wisely and follow what your heart says.”
“I’m scared” I whisper.
She taps my shoulder and smile “I’ll be at your side this time”
That words made me feel strong and that helps me clear my mind now. I like Tove and I have to clear everything between Carter. I know everything was so fast but this is what my heart says and I will follow it!
“Coco hindi ka ba magagalit sakin I think I’m really the one who cheat on Carter’s and I relationship? I mean I fell for someone kahit na kami pa ni Carter?”
“Why would i? I been loving someone for so long and I know that you can’t do anything against love, if you fall for Tove I think it has a reason, and god has a better plan for your story” she gave me that genuine smile.
She’s right!
“pero pano natatakot akong magmahal ulit baka magkamali lang ako at masaktan ulit? I mean look what I did to my relationship with Carter i hurt myself and him too.” I feel guilty and sorry for Carter, dahil all this time ako pala ang mali.
“humingi ka ng sign kay Lord if he give you that you’ll talk to Carter tell him everything and clear yourself up, forgive and free each other after that tell Tove that you like him, ayon lang ang naiisip kong paraan ask for god’s help”
“pano kong hindi mangyari ang sign?” I ask.
“let’s see first saka na tayo mag isip pag tapos na” I agreed and think of a possible sign.
“I’ll see you tomorrow at school goodnight” she said bago sumakay sa service niya. It’s already 12 am at umuwi na si Coco.
Bumalik na ako sa aking kwarto at nagisip….
Sign
Sign
Sign…..
Kinuha ko ang cellphone at ear phones at nagpatugtog at pumikit… kailangan ko mag isip…..
I close my eyes and …… !
I know it!
“If he sing ilysb tomorrow on his gig, that’s the sign Lord please guide me” I whisper….
CHAPTER 29
“Kalila wait up!” Coco said while she’s trying to cope up with my fast walk.
“bilis” sambit ko at hinila siya papasok ng Bar.
“oo na dahan dahan lang naman!” she haze, mabilis kaming nakapasok sa bar at humanap ng mauupuan na malayo sa stage. I don’t want him to see me here.
Ngayong gabi ko malalaman kung anong kakalabasan ng sign. If he sing that song it means I’ll confess to him what I feel.
“are you sure na dito ang gig nila for tonight?” tanong ni Coco sa tabi ko.
“oo sabi nila Bannie dito ang gig nila ngayon” tinanong ko kanina sila Bannie at Cloe and ayon sa source nila dito nga.
“Ok let’s just wait, gusto mo ba ng drinks? Oorder ako” I nodded to her, tumayo na siya at umorder ng maiinom.
I cross my fingers and pray silently.
Tove
I was in the middle of my sleep when I heard my phone won’t stop ringin so I had no choice but to answer it.
“hmm?” i’m to lazy to talk cou’z I’m still sleepy.
“hey!! saan kana ba? 7:30 gig natin remember? 6:00 na wala ka pa dito rehears pa tayo! This is the first time you got late!!!” medyo nilayo ko ang phone ko sa aking tenga ng salubungin ako ng malakas na boses ni Aiden.
“Sorry I over slept” I open my eyes, madilim na nga nasobrahan ako sa pagtulog, I feel so tired cou’z after my morning class my head aches so sudden so I decided to go back to my unit and take a rest.
“kakagising mo lang ba?!?!” hindi makapaniwalang sambit ni Aiden sa kabilang linya.
I chuckle and “yup”
“Fuck tayo na gago!” he mag and shut the call off.
Natatawang tumayo ako mula saking kama at nagunat ng konti, my head ache is gone already to I feel at ace… I went straight to the bathroom after that I fix myself and things. Mabilis akong umalis ng condo at nagdrive papunta sa gig.
In the middle of the road my phone rings again cinonnect koi to sa sasakyan ko at sinagot ang tawag. I didn’t bother to check it cou’z I know it’s Aiden again.
“Hey I’m on my way!” i feel like teasing him was great this time.
“Hey” I stop when I realize that it’s not Aiden, I took a quick glance on my phone and check if I’m right.
“Fay?” I said.
“Tove” I heard her snob from the other line, kaya tinigil ko ang sasakyan sa tabi ng kalsada.
“Hey are you crying?” I ask.
“can you come here please” she sounded to sad and it bothers me a lot.
But I had a gig!
“But i——”
“Please Tove” I sigh and “Yes where you at? I’m coming”
She need me right now… I take a U-turn and drive fast to where she said.
Tinawagan ko din agad si Ai pagkatapos kong ibaba ang tawag ni Fay. “Ai I had an emergency to attend too” i heard him call Tagan.
“I’m sorry” I said.
“no it’s fine we understand will just cancel the gig, don’t worry about us” Si Tagan na ang sumagot kaya alam kong naiintindihan niya ako.
“Thanks Gan” i turn off the call after that, and just focus on driving.
Fayre
I wipe my tears and urge a filthy smile after I hang up the call, take a sip on my wine.
“I won’t let her do what I’m supposed to do” I furiously said and glare at the dark sky.
“Bye Fay ingat sa pag uwi” I smile to my friend Shaznie as we slip ways.
“yeah you too bye” I walk to the hallway here in the University silently when I hear a familiar voice so I stop and try to find where is comes from.
So I was right all along huh! I smirk and hide at the wall behind them.
“Are you sure to that sign Kal?” a girl with a fit thin body ask her while they’re both seating at the field bench.
“Oo iyon ang hinengi ko kagabi, if Tove sing ilysb to his gig later I will confess my feeling for him” I was caught offguard by what she said but I quickly recover and fire build up in my temper.
How could this bitch do such thing!!!
I’m the one who’s supposed to that thing!
Naglakad na ako palayo sa lugar na iyon at mabilis tinungo ang daan pauwi…
“Your sign won’t ever happen darling” I whisper and flashes a devilishly smile.
“Ma’am Fayre nakahanda na po ang silid” my maid said behind my back, binitawan ko ang ubos na baso ng wine sa lamesa.
I smirk and face her “Good you may leave” she bow her head before living.
I went upstairs and check what she said, my brow rose when I saw dim lights and rose petals in the floor. “What I want is what I get, I waited sfor long and now I’ll make sure that it’s all worth it” sawa na akong magpakaperfect girl for him.
Sawa na ako maghintay na siya ang magconfess sakin! I’m tired to these acting shits, me being so perfect girl, gentle sweet just for him to notice…
I seated on the elegant chair here in side and wait for him.
“Ma’am andyan na po si Sir Tove sa baba” I smile at her “Let him in” I sweetly said.
Paglabas ng maid sa silid change my expression and slap my face so hard. “agh!” I groan when I felt my lips blood running to my mouth.
I tasted my own lips.
I smirk when I saw my reflection in the mirror.
“Fay” I saw the door open and there’s my man standing. I face him with my teary eyes. Nakita ko ang paglibot ng kanyang paningin sa paligid bago ito na punta sakin.
He run to me and “what happen to your lips?” his to worried I can say that.
I urge a chuckle and “Ah haha nadulas kasi ako nong inaayos ko yong mga roses “
“Are you hurt?” he ask and wipe my tears.
“Yes” I said and pull his nip, I kissed him.
I feel him stiff after that he push me but it’s not that hard. “I like you Tove, No I love you, I love you so much!!” I said and tried to pull his neck again but he refuse and step back.
“Your Drunk Fay” he said, umiling-iling ako “No I’m not I love you Tove and that’s the truth!”
He avoids my stare and talk “I’m sorry Fay”
I confusingly gaze at him waiting for to talk again. “I like somebody else Fay” my breathing stop for a moment he said those words.
“W-what?” fucking shuttering!
“I like someone and I’m sorry I can’t give you want you want from me I love you as my little sister Fay please do understand me” he looks so guilty right now and I feel pain because of it.
“No no no I’m the one you like Tove I know it don’t lie”
“I’m sorry Fay I’m sorry”
“Then tell me who is she?!”
He didn’t answer me, he just look at me and pity me.
“don’t tell me you like that girl!!! Fuck Tove she’s Carter’s girl how can you do that!!!” now I’m burning with anger!
“I know and I don’t have any plan on breaking then I’ll just love her from afar”
“No Tove you’ll love me! ako ang nasa tabi mo palagi, I’m the one who understand you I’m the one who’s been loving you for so long, I made myself perfect just for you to like me back ginawa ko lahat para sayo I never leave your side how come you don’t like me back!!!”
“I’m sorry I love you Fay but as my sister you are so important to me but my feelings for you stays there nothing more please don’t expect me more from me that’s all I can give”
Tears started to roll on my eyes.. “no no no!!!!!”
“I’m sorr—–” he was cut out of talking when he saw me grab a blade.
I saw how fear build up in him, as I put it in my wrist and it started to bleed. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING FAY STOP THAT!!!”
“If you don’t love me back there’s no reason for me to live long!!!!” I shouted.
“Fay please stop that!!”
“No I won’t sto——”
“Stop that Eunice!!!!” we both stop when the door’s open and my father showed up with his scary aura.
“Dad!”
“Stop this nonsense!” he shouted and nurses run to me and pull the blade away from me.
“Nooo dad!” I said.
“Your drunk!!! How many times do I have to tell you that your fucking allergic to alcohol do you wanna die!!!”
“No dad not that injection agai—–ah!” my eyes suddenly blurry and I feel weak and sleepy already….
I tried to talk even though my eyes is already closing on its own will, “No Dad I’m not sick——“everything went black.
Kalila
“Kalila kanina pa tayo naghihintay dito anong oras na oh mageentertain parin ba sila ng band if it’s already quarter to 12!!!” Coco irritatedly said while looking around.
“hindi ko alam Co, but I’m sure na may gig sila at dito yon walang iba!”
“Kuya!” Coco called for one of the bouncer here in the bar.
“Yes ma’am may problema po ba?” tanong nito samin.
“Kuya anong oras tutogtog yong Cntrl S dito?” she ask.
“ay nako ma’am cinancel po nila yong gig nila ngayong gabi dahil may emergency daw sila bukas tutugtog sila dito” ani ng bouncer.
“oww ganon po ba thank you po” Coco said and look at me. “See we waited for nothing tara na umuwi na tayo!!!” she pulled me out of the bar.
Habang ako hindi ko maiwasang malungkot dahil ito na ba ang kinalabasan ng sign ko hindi siya kumanta ngayong gabi, ibigsahinin hindi ako magcoconfess sakanya dahil hindi kami para sa isat-isa..
“Hey cheer up Kal humingi ka nalang ulit ng panibagong sign”Coco said habang nakasakay na kami sa Taxi pauwi ng bahay.
“Hindi na pwedi Co pag nagfail nayong una hindi kana pweding humingi pa ng panibagong sign” I sadly said and just glance on the road, she feels like I don’t wanna talk kaya nanahimik nalang din si Coco sa tabi ko.
Nang makarating na kami sa tapat bahay nag paalam na kami sa isat-isa at tumuloy narin siya pauwi. Pagpasok ko sa bahay ay tulog na si mama kaya dumiretso na ako sa kwarto ko at nahiga.
Sobrang lungkot ang aking nararamdaman ngayon!!!
“bakit hindi ka kumanta!!!!” I shouted underneath my pillow.
And tears escape from my eyes…“kasi naman eh bakit ngayon ka pa may emergency kung kailan may sign akong hinehengi! Mahirap na nga yong favor na ilysb ang kakantahin mo tapos hindi ka pa talaga tumuloy!!! Siguro hindi tayo para sa isat-isa…”
“wahhhhhhh I hate yo—––”
Napalingon ako sa phone ko ng tumunog ito… unknown number???
Kala ko naman si Tove!!!!
I answer it. “hello?”
Sino kaya ito?
“Ain’t never felt this way Can’t get enough so stay with me It’s not like we got big plans Let’s drive around town holding hands”
My eyes widened… oh god don’t tell me….
“And you need to know that you’re the only one alright, alright And you need to know that you keep me up all night, all night Oh, my heart hurts so good, I love you baby, so bad, so bad Oh, my heart hurts so good, I love you baby, so bad, so bad”
(ilysb- Lany)
I gasp when I realize everything.
“T-Tove?”
He chuckle “Hi”
MY HEART BEATS SO FAST…….. THE SIGN!!!!
CHAPTER 30
“Hi”
I can’t utter a single word, I’m still in the state of shock and my heart won’t stop going crazy that made me catch some air.
“W-why d-d-did y-you Call?” what the fuck shuttering too much Kalila, your too obvious.
“The bar manager called us, they said that you waited for our gig so I tried to call you using my brothers phone so I can sing for you, haha pambawi na rin sa pagpunta mo kanina don’t you like it? Are you fine there?” how can he talk so calm like that while I’m dying here because of this abnormal heart of mine.
“A-ahh”
“Btw I just had a sudden emergency awhile ago so my band didn’t attended the gig. Why didn’t you tell me that your watching?”
“A-ano k-kasi napadaan lang kami ni Coco” what a lame excuse Kalila!
“Oh I see at least you come that’s too much for me too feel happy” he chuckled in the other line.
I feel like my face heathen up because of what he said so I grip on my pillow so hard….
“A-ahh” wala akong masabi shett!!!
I’m so occupied right now; did my sign just happen a while ago? He sang ilysb!!!
“ahm about that night in the party….”
My eyes widened no you shouldn’t open that topic at this moment, not now that my heart is beating so fast for you!
You’re making me crazy!!!!
“Ah ano!!! Matutulog na kasi ako bukas nalang night!!!”
“ah wai—” hindi ko na hinintay ang sasabihin niya at pinatay na agad ang tawag. I catch my breath after that, feeling ko tumakbo ako sa buong manila dahil sa sobrang bilis ng tibok ng puso ko at pagkawala ko ng tamang paghinga…
Ano ba naman ito lord hindi ako ready don……
“counted ba yon?” I ask my self…..
Mabilis akong lumingon sa orasan……
Saktong pagtapat nito sa 12 ang paglingon ko!!!! Hindi makapaniwala akong umupo sa kama ko… “it’s counted!” i whisper.
Kinabukasan ay maaga akong nagising para daluhan si Coco sa canteen mamaya pang 10:00 am ang klase namin pero pumasok na kami ng 8:00 am.. kinuwento ko sakanya ang lahat ng nangyari at hindi makapaniwala kaming dalawang napaisip…
“does that mean you’ll talk to Carter?” she said habang nakatulala sa kanyang iniinom na juice.
I took a deep breath and bring my phone out. “I guess so” I said and type a text massage for Carter.
To Press Bf Meet me in the rooftop 6:30 pm ASAP
Rename
Delete current nickname
Change it to Carter
Pagkatapos kong gawin iyon nanatili lang kaming tahimik ni Coco doon hanggang sa dumating na si Bannie at Cloe.
“AY SHOCKSS BATI NA KAYO GHURL GANON KA BILIS HAHAHA” Bannie teases us but I just rolled my eyes on him.
“AY mey regla ka ghurl sungit to the highest level!!!” Cloe said.
“Tara na nga kanina pa namin kayo hinihintay tara na pasok na tayo” I said and pull Coco away from them but they follow us after.
We attended all our classes for this day and the classes end up 5:00 pm cou’z we are full load every Tuesday.
Paglabas sa classroom hinila ko na si Coco at nagpaalam sa dalawa. “dito na kami ingat kayo sa pag uwi ahhh” I said and wave at them.
“Ay nagbati lang ayaw na maghiwalay glue kayo ghurl?” Bannie stated.
“Heh!” I said and make face. Coco and I went ot the rooftop.
“His not here yet” I said and look around.
“Ahm Kali I think i don’t have the strength to face him right now” Coco whisper like she about to cry. I face her and smile.
“it’s fine if you want to hide from him go there and just watch” I sincerely say, alam kong hindi parin niya talaga kayang kalimutan ang nararamdaman niya kay Carter and Iaccept that lalo na ngayong alam kong iba na ang taong tinitibok ng puso ko.
I feel the urge to fix their love story but I don’t want to Mendel to their life too much, tama na yong nangyari sa nakaraan. I don’t want to be selfish again.
She nodded and hide behind a wall at the left side of the roof.
Ilang saglit lang ay bumukas na ang pinto at lumitaw si Carter. “Kali” he said and went near me.
“hi” I said and face him.
He rub his nip and awkwardly smile at me but pain is showed in his face even to he tried hard to hide it. “how are you?” I ask.
“I’m lose” he whisper.
“your not lose Carter your just in pain so do I but you know what I’ve realize after that moment?” he waited for my next words.
“everything is a misconception”
“yeah your right everything is a misunderstanding”
“no Carter what I mean is our relationship won’t be the same again because I fall out of love and I know that I’m the one to be blame in this. I will understand if you won’t forgive me but I fall in love with your best friend” as I said the last sentences I avoided his gaze and control my tears.
“How did that happen?” he ask out of confusion
“I had an accident last month with a curtain schoolmate, I happen to break her camera and I need ot buy her a new one within a week because she need it. I don’t have money to buy new but I try to find one and I don’t have the courage to tell you so cou’z I know what will you do, you volunteer and paid for my mistake.. ayaw kong umasa sayo kaya nag-isip ako ng ibang paraan and I end up sending forms to your program, program for student’s in need for financial problem. That’s the only easy way to get money it’s funny right that I don’t tell it to you but I run to your program. Lucky me that you’re not assisting the program that they and Tove was the one I happen to talk too.”
“Kali” he utters.
“I fool him and get the money, I act like I was in deep need so he help me but he also cought me on the bar after partying from the extra money I get. I beg him not ot tell you so and he was so kind to hide it from you, he help me, give me a job and paid me 5 thousand a day para mabilis kong mabayadan ang utang ko.”
“s-so you know each other before I let you meet him?” hindi makapaniwala niyang sambit.
I nodded and I know I hurt him with that… I’m sorry Carter.
“I work for him, ako ang nagbabantay ka Gian pag may gig siya sa gabi. And I was so close to Gian and alos I often to meet the real Tove, I had the strange feeling every time his near me but I choose to ignore it and ask you on a date but same day that night Gian ask me to go with them on EK I can’t resist the cute little boy so I came and bond with them. That night when I saw you with Coco I was so hurt, too much pain eats me but Tove was there to comfort me and make me feel better. “
Carter urge a smile and “that’s the same feeling when you fall for me back then right?”
“No this is something more Carter” he laugh with that but I can see pain in him.
My chest aches seeing him like that, kasi kahit iba na ang gusto ko ngayon he still have a part in my heart that keeps him in me. “I’m sorry I understand if you’ll get mad at me but please don’t blame Tove he has nothing to do with this everything was my fault”
“i understand everything Kali, I love you and I’ll always will but sometimes people like just have to realize that when people fall out of love you have to let them go and let them be happy with some new. Maybe god just given me time to experience how wonderful is life with you and I’m very thankful to that. Kali I understand everything and I want you to be happy with Tove” I was shock but I still manage to smile at him.
Lalo akong naiyak dahil sa sobrang pure ni Carter, I feel so bad to hurt him and lost out of love for him “ I’m so sorry Carter“ I said and hugged him so tight, he did the same thing.
“It’s fine I understand and I respect your decisions” he genuinely said using his sweet voice.
“You deserve better” I whisper.
I heard him chuckled and “No Kali we deserve someone that’s destined for us” he said and let go of me with his pure and dense smile.
“Go and see him already” he said. “Thank you very much Carter” niyakap ko ulit siya bago tumakbo palabas ng rooftop. His right I’ll see him!!!!
Carter
After she left I bitterly smile but I don’t feel any anger to anyone, I’m just hurt….
“Lumabas kana dyan” I said and gaze on the sunset.
I know and I feel her presence the first thing I step on this place.
I heard her gasp so I turn my back and look were she’s hiding in. I smile “alam kong andyan ka Coline come cut the hiding “I calmly said. Knowing that she’s here makes me feel better after all the pain that comes.
“s-sorry” she whisper but I can hear it clearly.
Hindi niya ako tinignan nong lumabas siya mula sa likod ng pader, she looking at the floor and holding her shirt to hard.
I smile and come close to her.
Kahit nasa harapan niya na ako hindi niya parin magawang tignan ako saking mga mata kaya kinailangan ko pang hawakan ang kanyang baba upang itaas ito.
When our eyes met her tears suddenly burst out.
“S-sorry this will be the last time you’ll see me” she said and that made me trembles.
“No!”
Her eyes widened when I pull her close to me. “Pati ba naman ikaw nawalan narin ng love sakin? Damn the world is so cruel to me and give me this situation where I’m going to lose both of the important person to me” nakaramdam ako ng matinding lungkot ang bitwan ang mga salitang iyon.
“Please don’t leave me” I shook my head and tears fell.
“please wag rin ikaw… your important to me Coline, tanggap ko na aalis si Kali dahil may mahal na siyang iba, I accept that but you leaving for just a lame excuse I won’t accept that. You won’t stop loving me!”
“w-what!?”
“You won’t leave my side Coline that’s an order” I firmly said and smile at her.
I know that she that “Someone” .
CHAPTER 31
Tove’s Point of
“where are you?” kasalukuyan kong tinatahak ang daan papunta sa Ethereal University, lakad takbo na ang aking ginagawa dahil medyo natagalan ang pag-aayos sa files na ipapasa sa dean.
May rehearsal pa naman din kami ngayon para sa final na laban namin sa Ethereal, after what happen to Aiden and to our band. I don’t have the chance to share what I’ve been through to my bandmates cou’z I feel like it will just add to our problems.
Nakasalalay ang banda sa pagkapanalo namin sa darating na Band contest sa Ethereal we need to win or else will lose our band. Well I know that Aiden is the one to be blame by this but Tagan and I choose to understand him and be at his side because I know that he need us. Our friendship is more important than our band.
His in love and we support him…
“I’m on my way saan kayo banda?” I ask the other line.
“Here at segnated table, named after our Univ.” maikling sambit ni Tagan. I nodded and try to find them as fast as I can.
“there you are” I whisper and run, mabilis akong tumakbo papunta sakanila. Pagdating ko sakanilang inuupuan bakas sa mukha ni Aiden ang pag-aalala para sa laban na ito. I smile and pat his shoulder to cheer him up.
When I face Tagan he was looking at something, nangsundan ko ang kanyang tinitignan I saw Celine smiling with her band mates. I look back to my friend, sadness was all over his face and he can’t fucking deny it.
“Hey come one let’s try practicing and focus on this contest” I said and start humming our song.
We practice and do the rehearsal with the other bands and I can say that it went well, Although Tagan and Aiden is still occupied by something’s they keep on touch with the music and do great beats.
Seeing them like that make me feel pressured and at the same time I feel sad. I have something in mind that bothers me a lot but I have to cheer them up and give advice kahit na ang mismong sarili ko ay di ko magawang intindihin.
Funny right I give advice and understand other but I don’t give it to myself…
I want to tell Tagan and Aiden that I’m falling for my best friend girl and I don’t fucking know what to do but I can’t ayaw kong dumagdag pa sa iisipin nila. I want them to feel that I here for them at this kind of situation and I’ll support anything that they would decide.
“I’ll just go to the restroom” Mahinang sambit ni Tagan at walang ganang umalis sa aming pwesto.
“Do you think his fine?” Ai ask and follow where Tagan’s goes.
“I don’t think so but let’s just let him think and later on will just listen to whatever he decided” Ai did nothing but to nod and focus on his phone.
Natapos ang buong maghapon sa pagrerehears ng ibat-ibang banda dito sa Ethereal at nagsimula na ring magsiuwian ang mga studyante at ganon din an gaming ginawa. “I’ll go ahead” Wlang ganag sambit ni Tagan but Aiden and I quickly stop him and pull him to the parking lot.
“Hey!” Tagan Haze.
“Teka muna mamaya kana umuwi may tatanong lang kami sayo” sambit nit Aiden habang pilit hinihila si Tagan sa harap ng patrol niya.
“what?!”
Binitawan namin ito at hinayaang ayusin ang sarili sa harap ng patrol ni Aiden. “so what’s your plan?” I ask and stare at him directly.
I know he already know what I mean cou’z he sigh and avoid my gaze. “I don’t want to win this contest” diretso nitong sambit, Aiden gasp because of shouckness.
“WHAT?!” hinawakan ko ang balikat ni Aiden para pigilan siyang magreact pa.
“What’s the reason?” I calmly ask.
Although I’m also shock by what he said I need to understand him first and know the main reason, dahil banda namin ang nakasalalay sa desisyon na ito and we need smartly.
“I love her” Gan whisper and shoock his head and his shoulder started to shake in front of us.
Aiden eyes widened and so do I, Tagan is totally crying in front of us.
“I love her, I love Celine and I fucking want her back” with his weak voice we know that he mean everything he said.
“Tagan” Aiden utter his name.
“Please understand me, I fucking miss her I don’t want to lose her I fucking hurt her too much please help me let’s drop this one” he was begging.
“Tagan pano banda natin? Fuck!” Aiden shouted.
I understand that Aiden also had a curtain reason why he want to win, but I also understand what Tagan want and I understand all of this…
I took a deep breath and “let’s sing, attend this contest Tagan” I firmly said, he rose his face and still pleasing me not to do it.
I smile and “Dahil ito na ang huli nating performance as a band” nakangiti kong sambit at inakbayan si Aiden, tila’y malungkot si Aiden but he choose to smile and support what Tagan’s want.
Hindi makapaniwala kaming tinignan ni Tagan at binigyan kami ng mahigpit na yakap. “Thank you” he whisper we both nodded and after that he calm his self and we three parted ways.
I wish that Tagan will do the right thing tomorrow….
“Bring back Celine Gan you can do it” I whisper while driving and urge a genuine smile.
Kalila
“HELLO BANNIE ALAM MO BA KUNG ASAN NGAYON ANG CNTRL S?!?!” I shouted while running so fast here in the university hallway.
“huh wait ghurl ano bakit mo tinatanong?” naguguluhang sambit nito sa kabilang linya.
“Basta sagutin mo nalang ako alam mob a kung asan sila?!”
“Wait tignan ko” tumigil ako sa pagtakbo ng maabot kona ang main gate ng University.
“Ay Kali nasa Ethereal University sila ngayon nagrerehears daw ero di ko sure kung tapos na or hindi pa” I quickly nodded and turn off the call, mabilis na pumara ng taxi at nagtungo sa Ethreal University.
Ilang saglit lang ay nasa tapat na ako nito, “manong ito bayad samalat ho” I handed him the money and run to the guard house here in Ethereal main gate.
“Ahm hello po tanong ko lang po kung andyan pa po ba ang mga banda ng ibat ibang university sa loob?”
Napakamot si kuyang guard sa kanyang ulo tila’y iniisip ang isasagot. “Alam ko neng tapos na ang rehearsal sa field eh tyaka umuwi na rin ang ibang banda pero gusto mo pumasok ka nalang sa loob at tignan mo”
“Ah sige po salamat ho” I said and enter the University, tumakbo ako papunta sa field pero wala na akong naabutan dito. Tanging mga studyante at janitress nalang ang andito nagliligpit ng mga gamit.
Pilit kong hinahabol ang aking paghinga dahil sa pagtakbo kanina. I look around the campus hoping that I could see Tove around pero wala na ito. Kinuha ko ang aking cellphone and tried to Call him.
Ilang rings ay may sumagot agad.
“Hello!” I said and stand straight….
“Hello? Kalila? Why did you call?” it’s him, bigla akong nakaramdam ng panlalamig ng kamay at panlalambot ng marinig ang kanyang boses.
“y-yes… ahm Tove I want to tell you something” sheettttt I feel so nervous right now to the point that my knees and lip were shaking.
“what is it?” he ask.
“ I….. I LIK—–“
“Tove!!!!” may biglang sumigaw na boses ng babae mula sa kabilang linya kaya hindi ko nagawang ituloy ang aking sasabihin.
“Fay what are you doing here?!” bakas ang pagkagulat sa boses ni Tove mula sa kabilang linya, samantalang patuloy kong pinakinggan ang nangyayari.
Nasa unit ba niya si Tove ngayon?? Kasama niya si Fayre?
“I miss you” I heard Fayre’s voice, I automatically stiffed hang the call.
Nakaramdam ako ng konting kirot saking dibdib ng marinig ang mga katagang iyon, I suddenly remember that I’m not sure if he truly mean what he said…..
I sigh
“Maybe this is not the right time to confess these fucking feelings for him” mahina kong sambit at tumingin sa madilim na langit.
CHAPTER 32
Tove’s Point of View
“I miss you” Fayre said and put both of her hands around my neck.
How did she get in here? I lock the door as long as I can remember. I took a quickly glance on my phone but Kalila already ended up the call kaya nilayo ko sa akin si Fayre.
Itinignan koi to mula ulo hanggang paa at hindi makapaniwalang tinanong siya “Why did you crash here?”
“like I said I miss you Tove I fucking do!!”
“But your just wearing yong lingerie? Are you drunk again Fay?” nilapitan at sinubukan ko siyang amuyin pero mabilis siyang lumayo at tinignan ako gamit ang kanyang mapungay na mga mata.
Well I think I don’t need to smell her cuz by her face I can already say that she’s drunk again.
“Why did you drink again diba sinabi na sayo na allergic ka sa Alcohol Fay!!!”
She laughs and seat on my couch “No I’m fine Tove, I’m not drunk I just miss you”
“mabuti pa Fay umuwi ka na tara ipapahatid kiat kay Asrid” sinubukan kong hilain siya patayo mula sa upuan subalit ako ang hinila niya. I lose my balance and lean on her buti nalang mabilis kong naidantay ang aking kaliwang kamay sa head rest ng couch.
“I love you Tove come on I know you love me too” she whisper while her right hands stroke my neck.
“your drunk Fay”
“NO!!! I’M NOT” hindi ko inaasahan ang kanyang pagsigaw, she burst out and cry in front of me.
“Fay”
“MAHAL KITA TOVE AKIN KA LANG AKIN KA NALANG!!!” tinakpan niya ang kanyang mukha gamit ang dalwang kamay at nagpatuloy sa pag-iyak.
I stand straight and stare at her.
I don’t know what to do to her right now. Hindi ko alam kung pano siya kakausapin ngayong lasing siya.
She continues crying before she decided to stand up and face me. “I don’t want her for you Tove, I want my self for you!!!”
“please love me instead”
“Fay you know that I can’t push myself to love you because we both know whom I like”
“No I should be the on—–” hindi niya natapos ang kanyang sasabihin ng bigla nalang siyang mawalan ng malay saking harapan, I quickly catch her before she fall on the floor. Her skin turn red and her rushes were poping up already, fuck her allergies.
I carry her and call for Asrid, mga ilang saglit lang ay andito na ito. “Sir?” he asks and glances at Fay.
“Call Tito Felix tell him that I’m bring Fay to the hospital right now!” pagkatapos ko itong sabihin ay mabilis kong tinahak ang daan patungo ng elevator.
I run my car fucking fast to the nearest hospital…
“What happen to her?” salubong ng doctor samin.
“She drinks alcohol, she’s allergic to it” the Doctor nodded and quickly get Fay from me.
I waited outside the emergency room at sakto naman na dumating na si Tito Felix, sinalubong ko ito “Tito”
“Where’s Fay?”
“Inside her rushes showed up and her skin turn red”
“That girl is such a pain in the ass, alam niya na ngang allergic siya dito patuloy parin niyang ginawa. Does she want to die!!!” Tito Felix haze and massage the bridge of his nose.
“I’m sorry Tito”
“No it’s fine iho I understand your reason, Eunice is just this hardheaded woman like her mother” umiiling iling na sambit ni Tito.
We both seated and wait for the doctor to go out of the emergency room.
Kalila
“Kalila si Tove ba yon?!” napalingon ako agad ng sabihin iyon ni Coco sa tabi ko. Tama nga siya it’s Tove papuntang parking lot.
Mabilis akong tumayo at pinuntahan siya. “Tove!!!” he stop on opening his car when he heard me calling.
“Orabelle?”
“Ahm hi… can we talk?”
“Yeah sur—––” his phone rings, he smile at me like his asking if it’s ok if he could answer it first.
I nodded.
“Hello? Yes Fay? What right now?” hindi ko masyadong marinig ang kanyang sinasabi, sino kaya ang kausap niya?
“Ok ok, I’ll go there”
Pagkatapos ng tawag ay nahihiya niya akong hinarap “Can we talk in some other time I need to do something right now and I have contest this afternoon if you want, let’s just see each other in Ethereal later… are you wtching?”
“AHHHH oo naman sige mamaya nalang pala hehehe bye” hindi ko alam feeling ko ang awkward kaya tinalikuran kona siya at naglakad palayo.
Tama baka mamaya nalang yong right time para magconfess right?!
Fayre
“Doc how is she doing?” I rolled my eyes when my dad ask the doctor again.
“Well she fine now just some reserve rushes but it will not last long mawawala din yan as long as he take the medicine I give her later after luch pwedi na siyang madischarge” my dad brightly thank the doctor before he face me.
“See what you did to yourself Eunice!!!” he nag but I just ignore him and call Tove.
I tell him that I’m discharging and I want him to be the one who sends me home.. “Eunice nakikinig ka ba sakin?!”
“what?!”
“I said don’t ever do that again! Do you understand me or you want to have mental illness for dosing to much alcohol!!!”
I just made a bitch face and ignore my dad, I hate that he always nags at me…
“Hi” I look at the door when it opens and showed Tove up. I quickly smile at him “Tove!!!”
Kalila
“Ghurl ayon ohhh !!!!” napatakip ako ng aking tenga at tilay pilit na lumayo sa dalwang kasama namin ni Coco.
“Hoy lakas ng boses niyo nakakhiya sa mga ibang University!!!” suway ni Coco sakanila.
“Ay sorry na naexcite lang ihhh dami papa” tila’y naasinan na bulateng sambit ni Bannie, kaya hindi ko mapigilang tawanan sila.
“Tawa ka dyan!!!” Cloe.
“Tara na upo a tayo!” I said and pull them to the vacant seats na malapit sa stage. Nagsimula ang contest at sobrang daming magagaling na banda. Itong mgakatabi ko hindi tumigil sa kakahanap ng gwapo.
Hay nako..
“Let’s all welcome CNTRL S from Mondrian University!!!” nagsigawan at nagpalakpakan ang mga tao ng umakyat na sila Tove sa stage. When I look at them they look so damn gorgeous kahit na hindi pa sila tumitugtog, masasabi mo talagang bukod silang pinagpala sa lahat, they have the perfect man type, sobrang gwapo like angel sent from heave silang tatlo kung titignan.
But I notice something strange from them they look sad but manage on smiling to the audience, lalo na yong Guitarist nila? What’s happening…?
“Bannie may problem aba sila yan?” I whisper to Bannie.
“ahhh oo baka napreressure sila yan”
“Bakit?”
“Pano napaaway kasi yang si Aiden yong drummer don sa anak ng dean nila kaya nagkaroon ng deal between their band and the dean. Balita ko nakasalalay sa bawat pagkapanalo nila ang banda nila pag natalo sila boom waley ng Cntrl S sad diba”
“Do you think they’ll win this?” bigla akong nakaramdam ng kaba para sakanila..
“gaga don’t worry they always win for sure yan panalo ito” Bannie looks so confinednt kaya nakahinga ako ng maayos. This was the first time I’ll watch them on a contest kaya wal aakong alam but this person beside me knows everything kaya pagsinabi niyang mananalo sila Tove I believe him.
They started playing a wonderful song… they catch the heart of the audience but when ythe announcing of winners na biglang nawala yong Guitarist kaya kinain na ako ng matinding kaba….
When they announce the winner and it’s not Cntrl S nankambot ako pero ng tignan ko ang mukha ni Tove he looks so fien about it, bakit parang wala lang sakanila nong drummer na hindi sila nanalo ng champion?
Madaming sumalubong sakanila sa pagbaba nila ng stage kaya pinili kong wag muna siya lapitan, naghintay kami sa isang canteen malapit sa main gate, and when I saw him walking at the hallway with the drummer I stand up.
I was about to step when a beautiful girl approach them and they all look so serious, bigla nalang tumakbo yong babae palayo sakanila pagtapos nilang mag-usap. Umalis na rin yong drummer kaya naiwan nalang magisa si Tove.
I went near him and “Tove congrats 1st runner up” I cheerfully said.
“Nanuod ka nga, btw thanks ahm did you eat already?”
“Ahm.. hindi pa eh”
“Let’s go to the nearest coffee shop, diba sabi mo may sasabihin ka sakin?”
I stiff “A-ah eh oo sana eh”
“Ok then” he reach for my hands and we both walk out of Ethereal University at nagtungo sa malapit na coffe shop dito.
Hindi ko maramdaman ng maayos ang paa ko apg upo ko sa harapan niya tila’y nanginginig ang aking buong katawan ngayon pano ba ako magcoconfess putik!
“ahm ano Tove I….i…..”
He chuckled and “I what Orabelle?”
“I… I,…” shet bakit di ko matuloyyyyy….
“what do you mean by I?”
I close my eyes and “I like you!”
Nakarinig ako ng pagbagsak ng kutsara mula sakanya at alam kong nagulat siay doon kaya napahigpit ang hawak ko sa aking mga hita…
Kinakabahan ako!!!
“What did you say?”
“A-ano kasi gusto kita… hindi ko alam kung kailan nag umpisa pero hindi kana mawala sa isipan ko nababaliw ako tuwing naalala ko ang sinabi mo nong gabing iyon hindi ko alam kung totoo ba yon o nagaassume lang ako pero itong nararamdaman ko feeling ko hindi ito pagaassume dahil totoo ata ito at hindi kona mapigilan alam kong may posibilidad na hindi ka seryoso sa sinabi mo that night pero kasi yong sign eh”
“sign?”
“Oo yong sign hinengi ko nangyari kinantahan mo ko ng ilysb nong gabing iyon, sabi ko pagnangyari iyon magcoconfess ako sayo kaya ito ako ngayon sa harap mo siansabi na gusto kita, pero wag kang mag-alala kung di ka naman interesado sakin ok lang ang mahalaga nasabi ko sayo ang narara—–” I was cut off from talking when he grab my chin and lean on my face.
The distance between us suddenly died and out breathings were bumping into each other already masyado siyamg malapit. My eyes were so widened and staring at his eyes, mutikan pa nga akong maduling sa sobrang lapit niya.
He smiles at me before he talks in the position “You talk a lot, I just want you to repeat what you said…” he chuckled and “I like you too”
Then he kissed me!!!!
Author: hi i just wanna guide you guys sa tamang pagbigkas ng mga pangalan ng character natin hihihihi….
Tove - Tov silent e
Fayre - its Fay-Re not Fayre as fire
Coline - Co-Line as in linya Line
Daming kaartihan pero ganyan po talaga name nila….
CHAPTER 33
I push him gently on his chest and my eyes remain widened while staring at him, hindi ako makapaniwala sa nangyari.
“A-ahm..” pakiramdam ko ay bigla akong natuyuan ng laway at bigla nalang walang salita ang lumalabas saking bibig.
He stares at me with those captivating eyes and gave me some sweet smile. “Let’s start dating” mas lalo ata kong nanlambot ng sabihin niya ang mga tangang iyon.
“a-h a-ano—” I’m totally shuttering.
He laugh and stand straight in front of me, put both of his hands on his pants pocket. “Orabelle let’s date” he repeated.
I’m still stiff on my position right now and my brain still won’t able to process ang tanging tumatakbo lang sa isip ko nagyon ay ang kanyang malalambot na labi…
Ang mapupulang labing iyon… ang labing iyon——
“Orabelle?”
“Huh?” nabalik ako sa katotohanan ng tawagin niya ako ulit.
“I said let’s Date”
“D-date?” Kami? Date? My hands were trembling to death shet!
Tove were smiling but he become serious when I ask him back. “Yes or you want me to give you choices, for your human rights”
“Choice?” shet ano ba Kalila wala nabang lalabas na iba sa bibig at utak mo.!!
“yes you choose You’ll date me or I’ll date you?” huh?
I don’t get it do I have a choice, either way I choose it will end up us dating…. Dahan dahan kong inangat ang aking kaliwang kamay at dinantay ito sa aking dibdib, tahimik na pinakiramdaman ang mabilis na pagtibok ng aking puso.
I glance at him and be allured by those captivating eyes. My heart pound faster and butterflies gone crazy inside my stomach.
When all processed in my mind and heart, I couldn’t control my smile then face him confidently and genuinely.
“I choose both” I said and run to him. He smile back and spread his arms for me to have an easy access to hug him.
I hugged him so tight, so as my heart hug and accept this new start with him…
Fayre
Gasp!
I weakly cover my mouth and tears started to roll in my cheeks, witnessing this moment seeing him happy with someone else breaks me so bad.
I turn my back and lean on the wall as I let all the pain out….
After the pain, anger seems to show up and built in my heart….
“No”
Coco
It’s been one month since everything changes, it’s like the world turn around unexpectedly, unexpected things happens and undeniably happiness, deflect sadness.
I’m now watching my friend happy with this man.
Everything wasn’t in the plan but I can say that god has a better plan for her. Seeing what’s the difference between her smiles with Carter back then and now with Tove was completely different. New Kalila was built the pure and dense showed up when she’s with Tove.
Alam na alam mong masaya siya kay Tove, they become in a relationship after that night and still blooming until now.
I’m so happy for her that she really found the one for her.
“Coco tara na!!!” she shouted and gestured me to seat beside her, I smile and nodded…
Nangmakalapit na ako sakanya at umupo sa tabi niya, she handed me a pack of popcorn and smile.“Yan sayo yan binili ko para sayo”
“haha than––”
“Hep hep asan yon gamin ghurl bakit si Cocoline lang meron huh!!!” I wan’t able to thank Kalila when Bannie and Cloe pop up beside me.
“Yan lang kasya nap era ko noh, kung gusto niyo ng ganyan bumili kayo ah!!!” Kalila nag at them with her brows raises.
“Hmf DAMOT!!!” the two whisper and seat proferly. Ngayon ang appreciation event para sa mga Student Council ng Mondrian kaya andito kami para manuod.
Syempre supportive girl friend mode si Kalila and were kind a supportive bestfriend for her kaya andito rin kami.
“Btw Co kamusta na pala kayo ni Carter?!” I was currently eating some popcorn when Kalila ask me that kaya bigla akong sinamid at umubo ng malakas.
“Hoy anyare tubig tubig” I heard Bannie panic and Cloe handed me some water.
Uminom muna ako habang patuloy na hinahagod ni Kalila ang likod ko. “Ano bayan Co nag tanong lang naman ako eh!”
Lumunok mun ako saka sumagot, “I guess were both fine” I said and avoid her gaze, cou’z it’s been one month and I’m still uncomfortable with Carter being always right beside me.
lagi niya na akong binibigyan ng oras, he even fetch me in the morning and afternoon para magkasama daw kaming umuwi at kumain. Yes I dream of that but now that all his attentions in me I feel too much pressure dahil alam naman naming dalawa na hindi nalang magbestfriend ang turing namin sa isa’t-isa.
Gaya nga ng sabi ko everything changes so as we….
Carter
“Congrats President Mercado you did great this year and sadly this will be you last year here in Mondrian, mahihirapan nanaman akong maghanap ng kasing galing mo” I authomatically laugh when the dean joked around.
Kakatapos lang ng appreciation Event na iginawad para saming mga student council and now I’ve been greeted by the Main Dean of Mondrian, Mr. Mondrian.
“hahaha hindi naman po siguro dean maraming pontial na studyante dito sa Mondrian at sigurado ako na pag alis ko meron kaya gad makikita or you want me to find and recommend someone to you?” nakita ko ang pagsilay ng ningning sakanyang mata ng sabihin ko iyon, I know that it would be great for him if I did that.
“That’s a great idea!! i trust you with that Mr. Mercado I trust your taste ok I must go again Congrats and see you on the Graduation” I smile and bow as he walk pass through me.
Napahinga ako ng malalim ng ako nalang mag-isa, malapit na nga pala kaming grumaduate and until now wala parin akong lakas ng loob hengin ang kamay niya.
I been doing things for her since then but I still don’t have the courage to do a move.
“Carter!!!” napalingon ako ng marinig ako ang pangalan ko.
“Kalila” I said and smile at her. Isang buwan narin simula ng maghiwalay kami ni Kalila, alam kong mabilis ang lahat pero tanggap na namin lahat at masaya na kami para sa isa’t-isa, masaya ako na masaya siya sa piling ni Tove.
And I know that she would be happier with him. “Congrats!!” masiglang pagbati nito sakin at tumayo saking harapan.
“Thank you” I said and look at her back hoping to see her with Kalila but I guess she didn’t watch.
“Huy san ka nakatingin andito ako hahaha”
“Ay sorry hahaha thank Kali btw why are you here are you looking for Tove?” she quickly nodded so I chuckled a little cou’z until now she’s still a straight forward woman.
“His out there talking with some profs, alam mona studious student are loved by the Profs” I joke.
“HAHAHa oo nga, btw ano ng balak m okay Coco?” nakaramdam ako ng mabilis na pagakyat ng dugo saking pisngi ng bangitin niya iyon.
“I s-still d-don’t know”
“Bakit hindi ka pa kasi nagcoconfess?! Kung iniisip mo na tatanggi siya bakit ka pa niya minahal ng ganon katagal kung aayawan Karin pala niya…” Well Kalila had a point, that gave me confidence so I firmly stand and hold her shoulders.
“Can I ask you a favor ?” I said.
“What is it?”
I lean on her and whisper something in her ears….
Fayre
Hindi mo mapigilang ngumiti ng makita kong nakatayo sa tabi si Tove habang tinitignan ang kanyang minamahal na girlfriend na nakikipag-usap sa ex nito.
What a shame woman…
I went beside him and “Oh would you look at that your girl friend seems to be close with her ex until now..”
Hindi umimik si Tove saking tabi, so I assume that I hit the nerve…
“I think she’s no good for you Tove I th——” I was cut off when Tove speak.
“Fay she’s the purest girl I’ve ever met and kahit anong sabihin mo tungkol sakanya I will still choose her over you” he said and smile at me before he went there and hug that girl.
Naiyukom ko ang aking kamay and I bite my lips so hard to control this anger….
I’ve been doing such things this pass few weeks para lang masira ang babaeng iyan sa paningin ni Tove but I always eneded but failing….
I can’t fucking destroy that woman and it’s pissing me off big time….!!!!
I went straight home after that and rest on my room, trying to think of possible things to brak there relationship when someone knock in my door.
“Come in”
“Hey Eunice” it’s my dad, I seat and face him with a lazy face.
“What do you want?”
“You’re going to Europe next week”
“WHAT!!!!”
“I said you’re going to Europe” he repeated.
“Why dad? And next week? Graduation kona next week!!!” hindi makapaniwala kong sambit.
“We will stay at Europe for good, I find a good psychologist there that will help you”
“No dad I won’t go!!!”
“You will go either you like it or not! My decision is final!!!”
No!
CHAPTER 34
Kalila’s Point of View
“Once again let’s all give a round of applause for all this Graduate student, we trust a better future for you Mondrianos!!!” masigabong palakpakan ang pumalibot sa buong auditorium kung saan iginawad ang aming Graduation.
Yes finally we are all graduating and ready to face the reality behind this University walls, Kung saan haharapin na namin ang buhay adult, maghahanap ng trabaho at magsisipag para sa familya. This is the time na kami naman ang tutulong at susuklian ang sakripisyo n gaming mga magulang.
I can’t help but to smile and tear out, glancing at my parents right now, who are standing there and showing me how much proud they are at me, it makes me feel like the happiest person in the world.
Plus bonus pa itong napakagwapong lumalapit sakin, suot ang kanyang magarang Toga at ang kumikinang na bagay sakanyang dibdib. He wrap his arms around my waist and smile at me.
“Congrats” he whispers.
“Congrats Mr. Cum laude “tease him and lean on his chest.
His grips tighten and gently kiss my forehead. “Ehem!” mabilis kaming naglayo ng marinig namin ang malakas na pagubo ni papa sa harapan namin.
Tove quickly bow his head “Goodafternoon Mr. Flores” magalang at pormal na sambit nito, bakas sa mukha nito na kinakabahan ito kaya h indi ko mabigilang tumawa at yumakap kay mama.
“Pa wag mo naman takutin si Mr. Cum laude” natatawa kong ani saking Papa at hinawakan ang kamay nito.
“Congrats iho hindi ko ineexpect na magaling pala pumili itong anak ko” Tove got shock when Papa, suddenly change his expression and tease me.
“A-ahm Thank you p-po Mr. Flores” owww the great Tove Salazar is shuttering right now.
“Call me Tito instead” Calmadong sambit ni Papa at inakbayan si Tove.
“Oh siya nak hintayin ka namin ni papa mo sa labas ah” I nodded and watch them walk together, pagtapos non ay hinarap kona ang lalakeng ito na mukhang nabunutan ng tinik sa pag-alis ni papa.
This is his first time seeing my father, since almost 2 months na kaming magkarelasyon hindi niya pa nakita ng personal si papa dahil ngayon lang ito umuwi galing ibang bansa.
“That was tough” mabigat na paghinga niyang sambit. I chuckled and held his hands.
I smile genuinely and “I’m proud of you” I whisper, hindi ko alam pero kahit bago palang kami sa isat-isa pakiramdam ko sobrang lalim at tagal na ng pinagsamahan namin.
Every day that comes makes me realize how deep god give my love for this man, and I promise to cherish him with all of my heart.
“I’m also proud of you” He whisper back and lean closer to me, ready to give me a smack when someone interrupt again.
“Ay ay ay PDA!!!” i automatically rolled my eyes on this to ugly friends of mine. “alam niyo kayo istorbo kayo!!!” I nag.
“Bakit kala mob a hahayaan ka namin magenjoy ng sobra ngayon, graduate na nga tayo tapos my bonus kiss ka pa tapos kami wala!!!” Bannie haze and wrap her arms around Tove left arms, kaya mabilis ko itong tinulak at binelatan…
“HMF DAMOT!!!”
“Hey hey guys stop that baka masira ang toga natin pag nagaway pa kayo dito” natatwang sambit ni Coco na kakadating lang din.
“Coline ko congrats satin ahhhhhhh” I shouted and hugged her, Cloe and Bannie did the same thing so we had a group hugged.
“I’m happy for us!!!” Sabay sabay naming sambit.
“Ehem” we stop giggling when Tove catch our attention, ay oo nga pala nakalimutan ko hehehe.
“Hey I’m going already I’ll just see you later, we have to prefer for Tagan’s proposal” he whisper and kiss me on my cheeks…
“AYYYYY SHETTT KILIG AKO!!!” parang di mapakaling aso itong dalawa ng makita akong halikan ni Tove.
Tinanguan koi to at “Goodluck and advance congrats kay Tagan hehe” I said and let him go.
Pag alis niya ay saka naman ang pagdating ni Mr. Suma Cum Laude. Mabilis na tumabi sakin si Bannie at Cloe, dahan dahan kaming lumayo kay Coco ng makita salikod nito si Carter.
May dala itong pulang rosas at nakangiting hinintay na humarap si Coco sakanya. “Hey what’s happening to you guys? Bakit kayo namumula?” walang kaalam-alam na tanong ni Coco saming tatlo.
Ngumuso kaming tatlo at tinuro ang tao sakanyang likuran.
She gave us the –what do you mean- look bago dahan dahang tumalikod. When she saw Carter’s behind her, we all see how she stiff and got shock by Carter’s presence.
“Hi” Carter said, he looks so handsome right now with his fix and neat hair paired with a white clean polo shirt and his Toga with a Suma cum laude medal, and other medals and award.
“Carter” Coline utters.
“Coline before you tell something that will interrupt my plan I jaust want to say that,… Coline Dela Vega will you date me?” the three of us giggle when Carter said those words while Coco gasp and cover her mouth.
Hindi namin makita ang reaction niya ng mabuti dahil kanatalikod siya samin pero alam naming gulat ito at hindi makapagsalita ngayon.
Carter smile awkwardly at her while waiting for her answer, Oh ho.. The Great Carter Mercado is nervous!
Nang medyo napapansin na naming matagal na kaming naghihintay sa sagot ni Coco siniko ko na si Bannie at Cloe kaya nagsalita na sila. “Hoy Cocoline ano na na sagot mo ghurl waitings na kami dito oh!!!”
Coco glance at me with her teary eyes like she’s asking permission kaya mabilis akong tumango at nginitian siya, her tears fall and face Carter.
“Yes I’ll date you Carter” then she said it!!!
Kaagad siyang niyakap ni Carter at binuhat para iikot dahil sa sobrang saya, I smile and now I realize that god is a very great match maker. He made our love story go round and round but in the end he’ll give us to the right person.
After a quick celebration with them mabilis na rin akong nagpaalam at dinaluhan sila mama sa labas, umuwi kami at nagkaron lang ng konting salo salon g kaming tatlo lang. this was the best celebration for me being with my parents were the best.
Pagkatapos ng lahat, nagpahinag na sila mama at papa habang ako ay naiwan dito sa sala, i was waiting for someone…
11:30 pm
11:40 pm
11:50 pm
11:59 pm
I stand quickly when I heard a car outside, nagmamadali akong lumabas at tinignan kung siya na iyon and yes I’m right my man is here. Lumabas ako ng gate at tumakbo sakanya , niyakap ko siya at nagpabuhat sakanya. I wrap my legs in his waist and encircle my arms around his neck.
“Who was the proposal??” excited kong tanong.
Kahit na hindi ko pa nakikilala si Tagan na kaibigan ni Tove I feel excited when I hear that his proposing to that pretty vocalist in Ethereal. Kinuwento sakin ni Tove nag love story nila and I really find it tragic, sad but lovely.
“She said yes” he said, halos mapunit ang aking labi sa sobrang laki ng aking pagngiti dahil sa nararamdaman ko tuwa para sakanila.
I’m glad that they had there happy ending and new start together….
“WOW MASAYA AKO PARA SAKANILA”
“so do I”
Bumaba na ako sakanya at hinila siya sa loob ng bahay, I gave him a slice of cake na binili nila mama kanina. We eat and talk a lot about what happen to the proposal.
“Btw ano palang balak mo ngayong graduate kana?” I sudden ask out of the blue.
“Well I we plan I’ll be working in our company and handling some of our condominium” casual na sambit nito na parang sobrang dali lang ng sinasabi niyang trabaho.
“alam ko namang yakang yaka mo yan” I proudly said and held his hands.
“how bout you?”
Agad akong ngumiti at kinuha ang aking cellphone sa bulsa at pinakita ito sakanya…. “Tada!!!”
“You got hired already?!?!” hindi makapaniwala niyang tanong, I nodded and hug him.
“Yes na tanggap ako mag start na ako next week agad agad!!!”
“I’m happy for you” he whisper and hugged me tighter, since then hugging him was the best thing I do every day that comes. Hugging him makes me feel so secured and happy.
“Let’s face this new life and strengthen our relationship. Let’s be successful together Orabelle” he sincerely said.
Tinignan ko siya ng puso ng pagmamahal at tumango sakanyang sinabi.
“Let’s be together through thick and thin Mr. Salazar”
CHAPTER 35
Kalila’s Point of View
Nine Years Passed by, “Hey Belle nakita mo ba itong bagong labas na magazine ng Hottest Bachelors, grabe ang gwa-gwapo teng makalaglag panty partida nakasuit pa yan pano pagtopless na shettt!!!” I smile and cover my ears dahil sa lakas ng boses nitong si Raine katrabaho ko.
“Wehh patingin nga” I said and grad the magazine in her hands.
Tinignan ko bawat isang pahina nito ay nagwagwapuhang mga lalake nga ang laman nito but I stop when I saw him on the middle page.
“AY SHET ISA PA YAN SOBRANG GWAPO GHURL, SI ANO YAN EH… ANO BA YON… APO…??”
“Apollo Tove Salazar” pagtutuloy ko ng kanyang sasabihin.
“Ay oh alam mo?”
I chuckled and “Hindi ito oh binasa ko lang” pagdadahilan ko at binalik sakanya ang magazine.
“Shet Belle grabe gwapo nito at alam mo ba na siya yong COO ng SALAZAR CONDOMINIUMS grabe sobrang yaman ng pamilya nito at isa pa sobrang talino daw nito ghurl galing Mondrian University… ay wet di ba don ka din nag-aral kilala mob a ito” hindi ako sumagot at tinaas konalang aking mga balikat bago siya tinalikuran.
“Tama na nga yang kabaliwan mo Raine tara na trabaho na magstart na yong shooting” I said at binuhat na ang mga paper na gagamitin ko sa loob.
Pagpasok ko sa studio ay agad akong sinalubong ni Jade “Miss Belle ready napo ang Nefarious” tumango ako at mabilis na lumapit sa mga artist. I kindly check there attires and make up if ok na lahat and settle all the staffs.
“Ok direct let’s start” I shouted and cross my arms in front of my chest.
The shooting of the MV went very well and wala namang hassle na nangyari at mabilis lang ginawa ng Nefarious ang video. They are great artist very hands on and professional.
“Ok great work every one thank you for the hard work” I shouted and nagayos na ang mga staff, para sa pack up.
“Hey Belle” napalingon ako ng tawagin ako ni Celine. The Vocalist of Nefarious and Tagan’s Wife.
“Hey Celine that was a great job, ang ganda parin talaga ng boses mo kahit nanganak kana” I said and we give eah other a peck on the cheeks.
“No you’re the great producer Belle dahil sayo kaya magaganda ang MV’s namin, your concepts and working style was very calming and we didn’t feel any pressure when it’s you, thank you” Mahinhin niyang sambit. I nodded and hugged her we talk a little more and after that she went home already with her band and ako naman ay dumiretso na sa aking opisina.
I seated on my swivel chair and rest my head for a moment, easy this name plate on my desk makes me see all my hard work in this pass nine years. “Kalila Orabelle Flores head producer” I read it and sigh.
Close my eyes and rest my head again “you work hard for this day Kalila” mahinang sambit ko sa aking sarili.
Minulat ko ang aking mga mata at tumingin saking wrist watch, it’s already 1am I forgot to eat dinner dahil dumiretso na sa ako sa shoot kanina.
I was about to stand up an dfin dsome food to eat went my phone rings. Mabilis ko itong sinagot.
“Hello”
“SAWASDEE KHA!!!” nilayo ko ang aking phone saking tenga dahil sa sobrang lakas ng boses nila sa kabilang linya.
“ay thailanders na kayo dyan?” I joke.
“Chai, sawasdee khrap Bannie na khrap” hindi ko maiwasang matawa at mamiss sila dahil sa mga kalokohan nila ngayon.
“Hey give me the phone!” I heard Coco said an di guess she grab the phone from Bannie.
“Hey Kali how are you there?” she said. “ok naman ako kakatapos lang ng bagong Mv ng Nefarious”
“Wow edi nasa office ka pa nyan?”
“Yup, BTW how was your shoots there in thailand?” Coline, Bannie and Cloe are in Thailand for almost one month na dahil may shinoshoot si Coco na movie there and with her glam team which is Bannie and Cloe.
I’m so confident to my friend, maipagmamalaki ko talaga ang mga narating namin ngayon, Coco is already a famous actress here in the country and now she’s expanding here career by making international movies while Bannie and Cloe become a professional make-up artist and Coco’s official glam team.
We are booming in our own expertise and I thank god for that…
“were doing great and malapit nang matapos” masiglang sambit ni Coco.
“that good ng makabalik na kayo dito miss kona kayo” I make it sound like a baby para mafeel nilang namimiss kona talaga sila.
“Oww Producer Belle is missing us so much” Cloe mock me and they laugh in the other line. I did the same.
“Oh sige na mag-aayos na ako at uuwi na bukas nalang tawag ako, ingat kayo dyan ahh!!!”
“Ok ok ingat ka din dyan miss you see you soon Kali” Coco.
“bye Ghurl!” Bannie.
“Bye bye Kali baby” Cloe.
After the call tumayo na ako at kinuha ang aking bag at pinatay ang ilaw ng aking opisina. Bumaba na ako ng building at nagtungo sa parking lot. I ride my Toyota Wigo that I earn last year lang. habang nagdadrive ako pauwi ay tumigil ako ng mag red lights and I saw the big bilborad flashes and feature some people but one catches my attention.
It says “The most talk about business man in the year, Carter Mercado the future CEO of Mercado Wines” I’ve read what it says and smirk.
“Sobrang taas na talaga ng narrating mo Carter” I whisper and sakto umilaw na ang green lights kaya tumuloy na ako.
Pagkadating ko sa tapat ng bahay at biglang tumibok ng sobrang bilis ang aking puso at mabilis akong bumaba ng aking sasakyan.
Tumakbo ako at hindi ko inalintala ang aking heels, I manage na hindi matapilok habang tumatakbo dahil tanging gusto ko nalang gawin ngayon ay ngumiti ay lumapit dito.
Parang lahat ng pagod at gutom ko galing sa trabaho ay biglang nawala at napalitan ito ng matinding kasiyahan at kasiglahan.
It’s been nine years and still….
“Yahhhh” I chant when I finally reach him and jump into him, encircle my legs around his waist and rest my arms on his shoulders.
“Hey gorgeous” he said.
Nine years and still in love with this man, like it’s the first month….
I pouted at him and act sad, he give me a questioning look so I quickly give him a peck on his lips. “I’m hungry” I said.
“You didn’t eat dinner?” he asks so I nodded.
“Great thing I brought this” tinaas niya ang kanyang kaliwang kamay na may dalang paper bag ng mga pagkain. My eyes quickly sparckles and grab the food from him.
“You’re the best Mr. Salazar” I said at bumaba na sakanya I was about to run inside the house when he stop me and pulled me back.
“Where”s my prize?“ he teasingly ask and smirk at me.
Umiling iling ako at binigyan siya ng smack pero mabilsi niyang hinawakan ang aking ulo para gawin itong malalim na halik.
“I love you” he whispers.
“I love you more Tove” and smile flashes between our lips.
Author:ERRORS ARE EXPECTED HERE!! PLEASE DO BEAR WITH ME….
CHAPTER 36
Kalila’s Point of View
(Best Part by Daniel Caesar)
“You don’t know babe, When you hold me And kiss me slowly Is the sweetest thing
And I don’t change If I had in my way You would know that you are You’re the coffee that I need in the morning You’re the sunshine in the rain When it’s falling Won’t you give yourself to me, give it all
Oh,I just wanna see I just wanna see how beautiful you are You know that I see it I know you’re a star.“
That’s wonderful voice surrounding my ears, while I watch him strum his guitar. Uncontrollable smile is bult in me whenever I hear him sing for me. he always do this for the past nine years and I can tell that I can still can’t get enough of it.
Maybe this is already a part of me that I’ll keep haunting with in the end of the day.
Habang nakaupo siya sa aking kama at tumitugtog saking harapan ay komportable lang akong nakaupo sa tabi niya at isinandal ang aking ulo sakanyang balikat. I also warp my arms around his waist while listening to him.
My day always end up like this, him beside me singing and taking away all my stress from work by his wonderful presence and embrace.
“Where you go I’ll follow No matter how far If life is a movie Oh, you’re the best part”
His been here beside me since we graduated and achieve what we are now, nong una hindi ako makapaniwala na aabot kami sa ganito katagal na relasyon pero ngayon naniniwala na ako at panghahawakan kona ito ng mabuti.
His the type of man that you will dream off, it’s been nine years and yet were still not getting into marriage label, maybe because we are focus on our carrier, I mean my carrier his always been supportive to me. To the point na nong sinabi ko sa kanya na gusto ko munang tulungan sila mama bago tumungtong sa kasalan he agreed with it and until now he respect that.
And every time I remember that, I just wanna tear out because I meet him; Tove is a perfect man of all time.
“Tove” I utter his name that made him stop singing and face me.
Pagharap niya sakin ay mas nagkaroon ako ng maayos na access sa pagyakap sakanya kaya ng gawin koi to, he put the guitar aside and make me seat on his lap.
“What is it?” he whispers.
I move my arms from his waist to his neck and hold his nip, while staring at those intimidating eyes of him.
“do you miss singing?”
He smile and “Why would I miss it? I always sing for you?” nagtatakang tanong nito sakin.
Umiling ako “No what I mean is hindi mo ba namimiss ang pagkanta, like gigs or performing on stage?”
“Why so sudden, I mean this topic?” nagtataka parin niyang tanong sakin kaya mas lalo akong kumapit sakanyang leeg at hinawakan ang kanyang pisngi gamit ang aking kaliwang kamay.
“wala lang naisip ko lang kung namimiss mo ba, kasi diba it’s been nine years since nagdisband kayo and half of your life back then was singing and gigs, hindi mo ba namimiss ito?”
“Well I kinda miss it but I’m fine, as long I can still sing for the woman I love” he huskily whisper and kiss me on my neck and it tickles me big time so I push him while chuckling.
“I’m serious, haha ayaw mo bang itry ngayon?”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean gusto mo bang itry maging singer, back then you said you dream of that, what if gawin na natin ngayon, let’s try?” I badly wan thim to go back to where he belongs, it’s singing.
“What for? I already have stable job and I’m fine with his Love” he said it like it’s really fine with him but I can see through his eyes that longing thing for his dream.
“Yon na nga eh, you already achieve what you’re family wants you to do what if ngayong yong sayo naman ang gawin mo?”
“I don’t think it’s a good Idea, I mean yes I still dream of that but I’m too old for that love”
“hey hey hey, makapagsabi ka naman ng too old for that kala mo ang tanda tanda mona ah!!”
He chuckled and pulls me closer to him and lean his chin on my shoulders.
“29 ka palang no Mr, Salazar kaya hindi ka pa matanda, what if this is your time now? Come on let’s try it love please”
“Are you doing this because you miss my band boy aura?” he teaseingly ask and put me down on the bed sak tumayo saking harapan.
Well seeing him now, really do make me believe that his getting matured, his well-built body, and this hot appearance really hit it hard.
“yeah I kinda miss it” nakakaloko kong sambit habang tinitignan siya ng diretso sa kanyang mag mata.
“I’ll give it too instead” he smirk and loosen his tie and open three buttons of his dresser shirt, he also mess his hair in front of me.
Hindi ko mapigilan na tumawa dahil sa gianagawa niya ngayon, kinuha niya ang kanyang gitara at sinampa ang kaliwang paa sa tabi ko.
“Hey what are you doing Mister?” natatawa kong sambit.
He chuckled and starts strumming his guitar again and sing…
“Love to see you Shine in the night Like the diamond you are I’m good on the side, it’s alright Just hold me in the dark
No one’s gotta know What we do Hit me up when you’re bored Cause I live down the street So we meet when you Need and it’s yours All I hear is…“
“Hey Tove ano ba!” I panic when he start dancing while singing in front of me…
Shemmsssss those sexy body waves ghad…….!!!
He smirks
“Nothing feels better than this Nothing feels better Nothing feels better than this Nothing feels better, oh no We don’t gotta hide, This is what you like, I’ll admit Nothing feels better than this”
Hindi kona napigilan ang aking sarili at tuluyan ng tumawa habang patuloy siyang sumasayaw sa harapan ko. “HAHAHA ano ba yan Tove tumigil ka nga!” suway ko sakanya at tumayo na but he grab my waist and keep smiling at me like his totally seducing me.
“hey stop it” I said and gaze at him. He just node and give me smacks kisses all over my face.
“I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you” he said bawat halik niya, I laugh and just close my eyes until I feel his lips on my lips and start a soft kisses.
He starts moving his lips so as I, dinantay ko ang aking kamay sakanyang balikat at giantihan ang kanyang mga halik.
“Nak andyan ka na ba––” mabilis kong tinulak si Tove palayo ng bumukas ang pinto at lumitaw si mama.
She look so shock and didn’t expect what she see, kaya nakatayo lang si mama sa pinto at napitawan ang hawag na susi.
“Ma!!!”
“Ay sorry hindi nyo kasi ni lolock!! Hahaha” malokong sagot ni mama, I glance at Tove and I see him smiling at my mom like it’s nothing to him samantalang ako ay pulang pula na dito.
“Tove nak andito ka pala hindi ko alam haha pasensya na hinahanap ko kasi charger ko baka andito, dito kaba matutulog nak?” tanong ni mama kay Tove.
“i was about to go home Ma” he said and fix his polo shirt.
“Ganon baa yaw mob a dito nalang matulog?” makahulugang sambit ni mama kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin at agad naman itong tumwa.
“Hindi na ma uuwi na din si Tove sige na hanapin mona charger mo dyan hatid ko lang sila sa labas” I said and grab all Tove’s thing and pull him outside.
“That was close” nakakaloko niyang sambit kaya hinampas ko siya.
“Umuwi kana nga text me ok see you tomorrow” I said and kiss him before he ride his car, binaba niya ang window and give me a wave before he finally leave.
Pagpasok ko sa loob ng bahay, ngiting aso si mama kala mo mapupunit na ang kanyang labi dahil abot langit ito kung ngumiti. “Ma wag ka nga dyan” I said and walk pass through her.
“Kailan niyo ba kasi balak magpakasal”
“Pag naging singer na si Tove ma” I said and close the door of my room.
Well simula lang mag 28 birthday ako last month wala ng ibang ginawa si mama kundi kulitin ako sa pagpapakasal dahil hindi na daw ako bumabata.
Like what I said gusto ko muna sanang maging singer si Toev bago kami magpakasal dahil gusto kong maabot niya muna ang pangarap niya.
I check my phone when I lay on my bed and I quickly receive text massage from him.
From Love Here at the condo already you go sleep now
To Love Hey about the singing thing, think about it please I badly want you to do it.
From Love Do you really mean it badly?
To Love Yes!
From Love Ok then, let’s try it
!!!
He agreed???
CHAPTER 37
Coco’s Point of View
“Hey how was Thailand baby?” soon as I answer the Video Call, yan agad ang salubong niya sakin with his topless look.
“Why aren’t you wearing shirt Mercado?!” I haze at tumaba sa kama dito sa hotel na tinutuluyan namin.
“kakatapos ko lang magshower Dela Vega” pangagaya niya saking boses.
“Going to work?” I ask and glance on the glass window here in the hotel. Wala pang araw dito pero sa kanya meron na, fuck this time deference.
“yup had a big stock meeting this morning” he said while his busy fixing his hair and start wearing his polo shirt and suit.
I just watch him on what his doing, mamaya pa kasi ako magaayos dahil lunch time ang start ng shooting and it’s too early here in Thailand.
“I miss you” I whisper and I bet that he didn’t hear it cause his too busy on fixing his self.
“Btw I saw the magazine of Fazz” his tone become serious kaya napalunok na ako dahil alam ko na kung saan ito patungo.
“It was nothing Babe” I said but he just glared at me.
“Nothing?! That’s too touchy baby I don’t like it, don’t you ever work with that model again!!!”
Sabi kona dito nanaman ito pupunta, ever since I started this acting carrier of mine Carter become so possessive and to protective.
“Yes I won’t do let that happen again”
“that’s good cause I don’t want anyone touch my property”
“yes sir! Sige na I’ll just call you later and goodluck to your meeting Mr. CEO”
“Yes thank you baby I love you an di fucking miss you” I smiled when he became sweet again.
“I miss you too and I love you more”
Kalila
“Oy belle you’re phone is ringing kanina pa yan, tulala ka dyan!” I go back to my senses when Raine tap my shoulder and pointed my nonstop ringing phone.
“Ay sorry!” I said and walk away from the studio, pagkalabas ko dito sinagot ko ang tawag ng hindi na tinignan ang caller’s name.
“Hello?”
“Hello Orabelle iha how are you?” my eeys widened when I realize that it’s Tove’s mom.
“Tita!”
“Did I disturd you iha?’
“No tita it’s fine”
“By the way you texted me last night about Tove’s singing carrier?” kinabahan ako ng iopn ni tita ang topic na iyon dahil natatakot ako nab aka magalit sila that I’m pushing their son on singin whiel his already handling their condominiums.
“ahm yes tita.. ano po kasi I just want to pursue his dream po but it’s not ok to you I wont do it agai––”
“Oh no iha I want it even your tito Anton want him to pursue it..”
“But how about your condominiums tita? “
“Light will be fine on handling it alone, in fact he also want Tove to sing again so we all support your Idea iha just convice Tove please” I urge a bright smile hearing them agreeing.
“Yes tita Dahlia I’ll do my best” masigla kong smabit.
“Ok I’ll see you soon iha bye” I hang up the phone after that and go back to the studio and do my job again.
After the shoot on Studio bumalik ako sa office ko at nag take ng lunch break, while eating my sandwich I’m scrolling on my gallery when I saw one of Tove’s Video when his singing at my room last last week and I find it very lovely. “Why not posting this?” I utter and upload it on YouTube.
I smile devilishly while waiting for it to upload, pero nagulat ako ng makarinig ako ng malakas na sigawan sa labas ng office ko kaya napaupo ako ng tuwid.
Pinakinggan ko ng mabuti ito pero tumigil din ng may kumatok sa aking pinto. “Pasok”
“Ghurl tao sa labas sabi may may personal meeting daw kayo kaya andito siya” it’s Raine.
Agad akong napaisip kung meron ba akong appointment for anyone today, ang alam ko kasi ay wala naman.
“ahm ok sige papasukin mo nalang” I said and fix my coat.
“OK” she said at lumabas maya maya lang ay bumukas na ulit ang pinto at maypumasok.
Napatayo ako agad ng makita ito. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!“hindi makapaniwala kong sambit at napahawak saking lamesa.
“Hey” nakangiti niyang pagbati sakay nilapag ang mga paper bag saking lamesa at lumapit sakin, he grab my wrist and whisper. “Happy anniversary” my eyes widened!!
“Oh my god I forgot!” I almost shouted.
He smile and held my cheeks “It’s ok I understand, i brought you launch cause I want to eat lunch with you today” I feel guilty when I realize everything. Sa sobrang dami kong iniisip I forgot our nine years anniversary.
“I’m sorry” I whisper and shook my head.
“Hey don’t be sad it’s not a big deal Love I understand I really do that’s why I’m here cause were going to celebrate it kahit na simple lunch with each other lang here at your office” he sweetly said and kiss my forehead.
I feel stress out and just close my eeys, I also feel frustrated dahil sa pagiging makakalimutin ko. He cheers me up and we eat our lunch here at my office. Nagkwentuhan at ang biruan lang kami the whole time and i find it so special. His effort on coming here and exposing his self here really hits me a lot of appreciation.
“I posted your vid on youtube” I said whiel his busy fixing all our left overs.
“what video?” casual niyang tanong habang nagliligpit parin.
“Your singing video on my room, yon Weak na kanta” I said, tumayo ako at kinuha nag ang aking phone sa desk ko at tinignan ang aking inaupload.
My eyes quickly widened when tadtadin ako ng notif mula doon, just 30 minutes ko lang inupload ang dami na agad ng like and comments.
I gasp and read the comments.
“hey what happen to you?” Tove ask to my sudden reaction.
“Look oh” lumapit ako sakanya at kumadong sakanyang hita, pinakita ko sakanya ang aking phone kung saan may mga comments mula sakanyang video.
“ 5 THOUSAND COMMENTS 23 THOUSAND LIKES AND 50 THOUSAND VIEWS AGAD LOVE TIGNAN MO!!!“ I exaggeratedly stated and shake him a little.
Tumawa lang siya ng alog-alogin ko siya kaya tinignan ko siya ng seryoso “Come one Love let’s try it please”
He smile and nodded.
After that day, after work I set him a recording video in my room and kakanta siya and we’ll post it on YouTube and guess what just in three weeks he already gain high numbers of subscribers and fans.
Kasalukuyan kaming nakahiga ngayon sa aking kama kakatapos namin magshoot ng bago niyang cover ng kanta and now I’m posting it already when an email pop up in my phone.
Umupo ako at inopen ito.
“OHMY!!!” I shouted and cover my mouth.
“what is it?” he ask and held my hands.
I almost tear up when I face him and show him the email!!!
“MAY GUSTONG MAGING ARTIST KA LOVE!!!!” I SHOUTED AND JUMP ON THE BED.
Kinuha niya ang phone sakin at binasa ng maigi ang email. While I’m still jumping in happiness here.
“Love” he called and pull my hand make me seat in front of him.
“I won’t accept it”
I stiff and my brow frowned automatically. “Why!?” I ask.
“it’s in France, this company is in France” kinuha ko ang phone ko at binasa ito ng maigi.
His right Recording company in France, it’s Fance Blue moon Records… nanlaki ulit ang aking mga mata ng marealize ko ang Campany na ito.
“Oh my god this was the famous, great Recordings in the world love!!! Sila ang pinaka malaking recording company and they produce the best singers in the world!!!”
“but it’s in France an di won’t go anywhere without you ok”
Nakaramdam ako ng konting lungkot dahil dito kaya niyakap niya ako, nasasayangan ako sa offer. I mean this is a onetime big time offer!!!
“But saya—–”
“My decision is final we won’t accept it”
CHAPTER 38
R- 18
After that night hindi na namin pinagusapan ang offer and nagemail narin ako na hindi ito tatanggapin ni Tove but they said they are whiling to wait until he agreed. Would you think of that sinong hindi masasayangan sa offer na iyon.
But Tove is firm eith his decision kaya I think wala na akong magagawa dito. Ngayon ang iisipin ko nalang ay ang mga bibilhin ko.
I took two days leave sa trabaho para dito…
This day is very special kaya kailangan kong mag leave at magprepare ng mabuti. Its Tove’s 30 birthday and I want to surprise him with a simple dinner date on his condo. Since may susi naman ako ng condo niya madali ko lang maayso ang surprise ng hindi niay nalalaman. Ngayon I’m here at the grocery buying some ingredients that I need para sa mga lulutuin ko para sakanya mamaya.
I’ve already buy my gift for him but it’s a secret…
“Thank you for coming ma’am” I nodded and grab the cake I also bought para mamaya.
I check my wrist watch after I went inside of my car. It’s 5 pm already and I’m now going to his condo. Ang alam ni Tove nasa trabaho ako out door kaya di siya maghihinala na may surprise ako.
“Goodeverning Ma’am Kali” pagbati sakin ni Astrid pagpasok ko sa lobby ng condominium ni Tove.
“Shhh wag mong sabihin kay Tove na andito ako ah it’s a surprise ok” I said and he nodded, he help me bring the stuff on Tove’s room kaya mabilis akong nakapagayos at nagstart mag luto.
I prepare the food, the table, the scented candles and the roses on the floor. I want to do this to him dahil it’s his special day his turning 30.
Natapos akong mag-ayos mga 7:30 na kaya sakto lang dahil ang pagkakaalam ko ay uuwi siya dito ngayon ng 8:00 so it’s all settle siya nalang ang hinihintay.
I turn off all the lights and change my clothes. I wait for him in the table when I heard his presence behind the door I quickly hide behind the door para pagbukas niya di niya ako agad makikita.
Ilang saglit lang ay bumukas na ang pinto at pumasok siya, he didn’t bother to open the lights dahil napapalibutan na nang scented candle ang buong silid he look surprise kaya ng malagpasan niya na ang pinto I prepare myself to say surprise.
But when I was about to shout he turn his back kaya naunahan niya akong nakita bago ako magsalita. “I was supposed to say Surprise and Happy Birthda—–”
He cut me off with a kiss and encircles his arms around my waist.
“Thank you” he whispers between our lips.
I smile and “Your welcome old man” I tease and pull him for a seat on my prepared table for our dinner date.
“ako nagluto lahat ng yan kaya dapat ubusin mo yan ok!” I said and seat in front of him.
“Thank you love this was so unexpected” bakas ang saya sakanyang mukha habang binabanggit iyon. I just gave him a wink and we prayed and eat the dinner.
“Nagustuhan mo ba?” I ask after we eat everything.
“Yeah I love it”
“Well hindi pa tapos yan may regalo pa ako sayo, wait here ok” mabilis akong tumakbo papuntang kusina at kinuha ang guitara niay mual doon. He looks confuse when he sees me holding his guitar.
I seat on the chair and “This is my first gift I hope you like it”
(Still the one – Shania Twain)
“hmm, yeah, looks like we made it Look how far we’d come my baby We might took the long way We knew we get there someday
They said, I bet they’ll never make it But just look at us holding on Were still together still going strong (Still the one,)
You’re still the one I run too The one that I belong too Still the one I want for life (Still the one) Still the one that I love The only one I dream of You’re still the one I kiss goodnight “
He looks shock but he quickly copes up and smiles at me while listening.
“Ain’t nothing better We beat the odds together I’m glad we didn’t listen Look at what we would be missin’ They said, I bet they’ll never make it But just look at us holding on Were still together still going strong
You’re still the one I run too The one that I belong too Still the one I want for life (Still the one) Still the one that I love The only one I dream of You’re still the one I kiss goodnight “
Hindi ko pa natatapos ang aking kanta ng bigla siyang tumayo sakanyang inuupuan at mabilis akong dinaluhan at ginawaran ng matamis na halik.
He pulled the guitar away from me and made me stand up for a better position on kissing, he moves his lips torridly but I can’t still feel his gentleness behind those aggressive movements.
I feel his hands started to roam around my waist down to my hips, his grip on my neck harden and his lips trying to ask access on my mouth but I tried to resist it but he bite my lower lips making me gasp and quickly explore his tongue in my mouth.
I give in and give back his sexy kisses. I grab his nip for a deeper kiss, and then his other hands go down to my shoulder and pull the strap of my satin dress.
Mas lumalim ang kanyang mga halik, and I can fucking admit that those kisses are getting my soul out of my body. I’m starting to go crazy for these lips.
His kisses went to my jaw down to my neck, I raise my head and give him a better access on my neck while he take a little hard bite on my delicate skin.
I bite my lower lips to control this heating feeling inside of me but I failed when his lips went down to my breast and alternately lick it even though I’m still on my dress.
“Agh!”
I cover my mouth with my hands and bite it; he remains doing his thing on my breast and slowly pulling down my dress until it reveals my braziers out.
He glances at me before removing my braziers, I consciously tried to cover it with my other hands but he insists and sucks it quickly making me whimper.
“hmmm!!!” I groan underneath my hands.
He beastly sucks and licks both of my mounds, making me gone crazy and tremble inside and out.
It’s like the gentle Tove let out his dark demons inside of him, its eating my system right now.
I feel his left hands slid on my dress up to my sensitive part, “sucking wet Love” he sexily whisper while licking my nipples on.
Embarrassment eats me when he said those words, he started doing his thing down there in my wetness and push me to the table making me seat there.
I got shock when he push all the plates out of the table and make me lean on it. He quickly undresses me on the top of the table and stares at me for a seconds before he leans on and kiss me again on my lips.
He went down to my jaw, neck, breast, abdomen and reach my wetness making me whisper so bad and twitched on the top on the table. I grip on the Table cover when he starts kissing me down there and slightly licking it.
“hmm” I moan.
I almost don’t recognize my voice right now because of what his doing.
After his job down there he stand straight and undress his self in front of me, I avoid his gaze when he remove his underwear and let out this bulge.
I feel my face burn up seeing that thing, but aside from that his well-built body tickles something inside of me making me want to touch that abs.
He lean forward again and kiss me gently, “I love you Love” he whisper
I feel him position his self between my legs, I hardly close my eyes and prepare for his entreance…
“AGHHHH!!!” I whimper with pain when he finally enter me with those big and angry bulge of him.
Pakiramdam ko nahiwa ako sa dalawa sakanyang gianwa kaya di ko mapigilang umiyak, mas hianlikan niay ako ng magsimula akong umiyak.
“I’m sorry Love, I’ll be gentle promise” he whisper and wipe my tears out.
He starts doing small thrust until my body finally adjusted and let him go faster. “Faster” I moan and grip his back.
His thrust become harder and rougher, I can hear the sound of the table because of our aggressive movements above it and it’s making me heat up more.
“Aghh” he groaned.
“Ah Tove..” I moan his name.
His thrust gone harder and faster “I’m cumming!” he moan. I grip harder on the cloth and feeling the thing inside of me that is about to explode.
“AGH!!!”
“TOVE!!” we both shouted when we both reach our climax.
He carries me and went to his room and we both weakly lay down there and cover our self with the comforter.
“I love you so much Orabelle” he whisper and kiss me on my forehead.
“Happy birthday I love you more”
“This is the best birthday gift ever” he whisper and close his eyes, I just smile at him hanggang sa hilain na ako ng antok.
Author: the feeling that I’m listening to the song (Birthday s3x) while writing this!!!! not for very young audiences please!!
And guys if you see many errors here please do bear with me dahil tinatapos ko muna sana ang story bago ayusin ang aking error para hindi po ako mahirapan sana pa naintindihan niyo.
Btw i didn’t expect na mahaba pala itong CITS kaya sana matapos niyo kahit medyo mahaba… Konting haba lang naman…
CHAPTER 39
“Hmm”
Hindi ko maiwasang gumawa ng ingay ng makaramdam ako ng sakit saking buong katawan ng ako ay magising. I tried to open my eyes and move but I failed when a heavy thing was wrap around my waist.
I look at my side and controllably smile flashes in me seeing this man beside me, sleeping peacefully with his charming face. Dahan dahan kong hinaplos ang kanyang buhok na tila’y humaharang sa kanyang mukha.
While doing that he started moving until, he finally opens his eyes and gave me those sweetest smiles ever. “Good morning” he said with his morning husky voice.
Naalala kong bagong gising lang pala ako kaya tinakpan ko kaagad ang aking bibig, I hat emorning breath!!!
He chuckled and pulls my hands away and gives me a soft kisses in my lips.
“hoy di pa ako nagtotooth brush eh!” I said and move away, cover my mouth again.
This time he laughs and pulls me in my waist underneath this comforter. “I love everything about you even your flaws”
Nakaramdam ako ng knting kiliti aking sarili ng sabihin niya iyon kaya napangiti nalang ako at niyakap siya.
“What time is it already?” I ask while enjoying his embrace.
“8:00 am in the morni—–” what!??!?!
“ANO!!! 8 NA SHIT I’M LATE!!!” I shouted and forcely seat on the bed but I quickly regret it when I feel all the soreness in my whoel body lalo na sa aking gitnang bahagi.
“Oouch!!”
“Hey are you ok? Still sore?” he said na para bang nakokonsensya siya sa uri ng pananalita niya at boses na gamit niya.
“No I’m fine just––” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng makita ang bakas ng nagyari kagabi sa sapin ng kama niya. Those bloods!!!
My face suddenly heathen and makes me avoid his gaze. “A-ako nalang maglalabas ng sapin mamaya pagtapos ng trabaho ko” I said while trying to avoid the awkwardness.
“No it’s fine don’t worry about it Love, right now you have to go to work, I mean tayo pala” he said and cover me with the comforter. His already wearing his boxer shorts but I still feel conscious on looking at him because of those abs…. I cannot!!!
Sinubukan kong tumayo pero hindi ko din naman magawa dahil tila’y nangangatog ang aking mga tuhod.. shet ganito pala ito!!
“Hey let me” bigla siyang lumitaw saking tabi at mabilis akong binuhat papasok ng Bathroom. He put me down on his bathtub and remove the comforter, at first I didn’t let go of it but when he gaze at me binitawan ko rin naman kaya ito ako ngayon nakedly showed up to him.
“Hey don’t be shy I already taste every part of that” maloko nitong sambit bago binuksan ang tubig sa bathtub.
“sige na kaya ko na ito tatawagin nalang kita pag tapos na ako” I still feel shy.
“Ok I’ll be outside” he whisper and went outside.
Nagbabad ako ng konti sa bathtub para kahit papano mawala ang sakit saking gitna, pagtapos non ay naligo na ako ng tuluyan, at gaya ng napag-usapan I called him for help and he carry me again outside and he also help me wear my clothes.
Good thing I have some clothes here in his condo.
“Thank you” I whisper pagkatapos niya akong bihisan. He smile, kiss my forehead before he takes his showers too.
Habang hinihintay siya kinain kona ang inorder niyang almusal at saktong pagtapos ko ay ang paglabas niya sa banyo. Dumiretso ito sa walk in closet niya at nagbihis habang ako naman paika ikang niligpit ang aking mga pinagkainan.
“Are you sure your not going to eat?” I ask while washing the dishes.
“Yes I’ll just eat on the office” lumabas siya mula sa kwarto habang inaayos ang kanayng neck tie. Paglapit niya sakin ako na ang nagprisintang ayusin ito.
After that hinatid niya na ako sa opisina at medyo maayso naman na ang pakiramdam ko, I can walk straight hanggang sa office ko.
I open the door but I almost jump on my place ng may pumutok saking harapan it’s a party popper. “SURPRISE!!!!”
My mouth went O when three of them showed up in front of me, they hugged me and pull me inside my office.
“Kailan pa kayo dumating bakit di niyo sinabi sakin?!”
“Yesterday syempre hindi namin sasabihin sayo surprise nga eh diba” abot tengang ngiti ni Coco habang hawak ang aking kamay.
“Hep hep hep I smell something fishy here” napalingon kaming tatlo kay Bannie ng biga itong naging parang detective at mapagusisa akong tinignan mula ulo hanggang paa.
Napakunot ako ng aking noo at hindi maintindihan siyang tinignan pabalik.
“What?” I ask.
“What do you mean Bannie?” Coco.
“oo nga ghurl?” inamoy ni Cloe ang sarili at “hindi naman ako amoy isda ah!”
“Nor nor nor…. Hindi ikaw ang tinutukoy ko Cloe kundi itong babaeng ito!” he said and pointed at me.
Tinuro ko ang sarili ko “Ako?”
“yes the one and only!! I smell fishy on your aura today!”
“Anong pinagsasabi mo Ban—––”
“Did you pop the cherries already?” diretso nitong tanong sakin, and I was clearly caught off guard so I shuttered.
“A-ako? A-ano b-ba––”
“SEE THIS GHURL POP THE CHERRIES!!!” he shouted kaya napayuko nalang ako sa hiya. “Is that true Kali?” hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Coco at Cloe.
I nodded slowly and they bursted out and jump, shout in front of me…..
“OMG DI KANA VIRGIN!!!”
“Hoy manahimik nag ka nag dyan!!!” suway ko kay Bannie.
We just talk and eat after work, and ngayon masasabi kong this is a wonderful day, dumating na ang mga kaibigan ko and I feel so happy with Tove.
Coco
“Bye Cocoline diot na kami” I gave them a big wave after they drive away from our house. I glance on Carters house but I didn’t see his room window light’s open so I guess his not there.
Simula ng dumating ako kahapon hindi ko siya matawagan and hindi ko alam kung asan siya. Well I know that his possibly in his office but I can’t go there dahil baka may mga possible dumog na mangyari if I go there.
I’ve been trying to contact him for three days already and hanggang nagyon wala parin akong natatanggap mula sakanya. Well he doesn’t even know yet that I’m here in the Philippines already…
He sucks for not texting me back!!!
“I hate you Carter!” I whisper before I enter our house.
Tove
“so I was saying Mr. Samson that our units our very worth investing for and I promise you that you won’t regret choosing our condominiums” the old man look so convice whiel nodding and checking the contract.
“I guess I’ll sign this Mr. Salazar , starting this day I’m entrusting my money to Salazar Condominium please take care of it” I firmly nodded and had a shake hands with him.
I let out a deep breath when he leave my office. This was a tough day and I finally close two deals with two big names in the business industry I guess I derserve a rest now.
I fix my things and make my way home to my condo, I know that Orabelle is there because she texted me a while ago. So I feel excited kaya mabilis kong tinahak ang daan pauwi.
“hey there” I greet her once I open the door, she’s already on her pajamas and she’s watching something in the Tv.
When she saw me she quickly stand up and run to me like she always do.
“How was your day?” she ask and we both seat on the couch.
“I close two deals with a big investor” I confidently say and that made her smile genuinely.
“I’m proud of you” she said and lean to kiss me, but she stop when her phone rings.
Tinignan niya muna ako bago ito sagutin. “Hello this is Belle Flores from Brave Records”
Hinitay ko nalang siya habang kinakausap niya ito and I also take off my coat whiel she’s busy talking to the phone.
Pero nagulat ako ng kalabitin niya ako at nakangiting tinitignan ako habang kausap ang nasa kabilang linya.
“Yes his here, I give it to him yes” She excitingly said and handed me the phone.
“why?” I ask.
“it’s the Blue moon Records company gusto ka nilang makausap dali” wala akong nagawa kundi sagutin ito.
“yes?”
“Hello Mr. Salazar this is Catty from Blue moon records France we just want offer you to become our artist, we rest assured you that you will have great opportunities and music for you. Our company really likes your voice and you have a very high potential on singing so please think about it… we don’t mind the salary that you want… name it will give it to you, just be our artist Mr. Salazar” naka loud speaker ito kaya naririnig din ni Orabelle and I can see her agreeing with it.
“ I’ll think about it I’ll just contact you if I already made my decision“
“We’ll be waiting for that Mr. Salazar thank you for your time” after I hang up the phone Orabelle quickly hugged me and clung in to my whole body.
“Sige na love tanggapin mona It’s really a big big big opportunity please please!!!”
I sigh
“But it’s in France Love I don’t want to be away from you––”
“Please I really want you to do it” seryoso niyang sambit.
Well there is a big part of me wanting that offer and opportunity but I don’t want to leave without her by my side.
She sigh and get something from her pocket, it’s a red little box. “Here” he gave it to me. when I finaly held it I quickly recognize it.
It was my proposal ring for her back then, binilhan ko siya nyan noon pero I didn’t propose yet dahil she said that she wanted a stable carrier first before everything.
“Who did you find it?” I ask.
She smile and “Nangalkal ako kanina haha”
“you chicky woman” I stated and finch her cute little cheeks.
She laugh and become serious again. “Alam nating dalawa na gusto mo ito Tove, let’s admit it and please Love tanggapin mona dahil sobrang laking opportunity nito, I mean sigurado na ang pangarap mo dito please tanggapin mona”
“But I don’t wan––”
“Kung iniisip mo ako dito I’m going to be fine it’s just two years love. Kung nagaalanganin ka pa here give it to me this time and I’ll accept it with all my heart.” She give me her hands for me to let her wear the proposal ring.
“Are you sure?” I ask.
“100% sure I’ll marry you after two years and I want you to come back here as a great singer artist ok.. so please accept it Love please”
. . . . . .
“Ok I’ll accept it for you Orabelle I love you Love” said and sinuot na sakanya ang singsing.
I’ll achieve this dream of mine in France and promise her to come back and marry her.
CHAPTER 40
Kalila’s Point of View
After that night I become engage to the man I love and like what we deal for, he accept the offer and prepare for his papers there, nagresign na siya sa Salazar Condominium and he focus on fixing things for Frances. At ngayon lang pumasok saking ang realization ng buhay ko pag alis niya.
I feel sad but I can’t, because I’m the one who pursue him with this. Also, this is his dream and I will support him with this.
It’s been weeks on preparing at kahit na anong prepare ko sa sarili ko hindi ko magawang I prepare ito dahil sa totoo lang hindi ko alam pag malayo na kami sa isa’t-isa.
It will be hard I know it but I’ll hold onto this ring.
Tove
This is the day.
“Anak sigurado kana ba talaga dito?” I stop fixing my clothes as my mom asks me those.
I build a wide smile at her, and make her feel ok about it. “I’m very sure mom”.
My mom pouted and stops putting my things on my bag. “Why can’t you just be an artist here, madami namang magagndang song records dito anak” she’s still trying to convince me with this but I’m sure about this 100%.
Yes I know that she’s supporting me in singing she’s also with Orabelle, they were team on pushing me to sing again but when she heard that I’ll be away for two years the table suddenly turn around.
“Mom sayang naman ang opportunity na binigay sakin sa France kung hindi ko ito tatanggapin”
“Pero malalayo ka samin ng daddy at kuya mo” I know that my mom is just trying to hold her tears in front of me.
I know that this will come.
Tumayo ako mula sa aking kama at niyakap siya ng sobrang higpit. “It’s just 2 years mom we can handle that ok, isa pa I’m already 30 years old I can live on my own already don’t worry I won’t die there” agad akong hinampas ni mom dahil sa huli kong sinabi, kaya natawa ako at mas lalo siyang niyakap.
“Loko ka talagang bata ka” she wipes her tears and resume helping me packing things.
I just made little jokes for her so she won’t cry again, after that she already sleep on their room and let me rest for a moment before my flight later.
After an hour of nap, gumising na din ako at nag-ayos, I made sure that everything I need is already at my luggage, I check my phone, papers, passport and other things that is important.
While fixing my hoodie, dad open the door and “Son she’s already down stairs” I nodded and quickly get my thing before going down stairs.
I saw Orabelle standing in front of the main door and biting her nails, which she usually do when she’s about to cry. Nakataligod siya sakin kaya hindi niya napansin ang pagbaba ko, I slowly went near her and hugged her from back.
“AY PALAKA!”
I chuckled and kiss her cheeks. She face me with her sad eyes but she purse a smile instead.
Her hands wrapped around my neck and she just stared at me silently. I smiled at her and give her a smack. “gwapo ko ba?” i joked.
Kahit na tumawa siya sa tanong ko bakas parin ang lungkot sakanyang mukha. I know her she’s just controlling herself right now.
And that can easily make me bail this flight but she held my hands so tight, she leads the way to the service car. Lumingon muna ako sa pintuan kung saan nakatayo ang aking mga magulang. Mom is crying while dad is calming her up.
I smiled at them and wave before I went inside the car with her.
Kalila
This is the day.
I remain silent inside the car, dahil feeling ko pag kinauspa ko pa siya baka umiyak lang ako dito at biglang magbago ang isip ko at pigilan siyang umalis. Sa buong byahe tahimik lang ako at hindi ko binitawan ang kanyang mga kamay like I don’t want to let go of it.
What’s in you Kalila you’re the one who push him to this and now your changing your mind!!!
No this is his dream Kalila REMEMBER THAT!
I bite my lower lip… I can do this!
Pagdating namin sa Airport hindi parin ako nagsasalita pero bawat hakbang na aming tinatahak ay dama ko ang takot at matinding lungkot saking sarili. Parang gusto ko nalang siyang hilain paalis dito but it’s a no Kalila..
“CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3, I REPEAT CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3.” As we arrive on the waiting area bigla nalang inanounce agad ang flight niya kaya hindi kona napigilan ang kanina pang nagbabadyang luha saking mga mata, he face me so I bite my lips harder trying not to burst out.
“I can’t help it” I whisper.
When I say that agad kong nakita sakanyang mukha ang lungkot at pagbabago ng isip kaya agad akong nagsalita.
“I’m not crying for you to bail this flight Tove, just please let me hugged before you leave.” I said and let out all the tears.
“I don’t want to leave you” there it is! I burst out and cry harder when he whisper that words, kung nong nakaraan lang I’m the one who’s too confident with sentence ngayon bigla nalang itong naging dahilan ng panghihina ko.
I also don’t want you to leave Tove, but I’m matured now to accept and support you with your dreams.
“Please leave and reach for your dreams Tove please” I whisper weakly at him.
“AGAIN CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3, I REPEAT CALLING THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE EUROPE FLIGHT PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 3.” Pag uulit ng announcement kaya bumitaw na ako sa pagkakayakap sakanya at hinawakan ang kanyang mukha.
I kissed him.
“Please leave now Tove” I whisper between our lips and push him away. Dahil baka pag nanatili pa kami sa piling ng isat-isa tuluyan akong magpakaselfish at hilain nalang siya pauwi.
“Tove go already baka maiwan ka ng flight mo” Kuya Light handed him his things.
He glances at me once again. “Go Tove you can do it” I tried to cheer him up but tears won’t stop rolling in my cheeks.
He smiled at me and nodded; he turns his back and started walking through the Gate 3. It was a full heavy breath I release, habang palayo siya ng palayo sakin.
Nang nasa tapat na siya ng gate 3, I shouted “I love you Tove!!!!!!!” He stop for a second, and pumasok na din siya sa loob, I smile but at the same time I weakly seat on the floor.
“Please do your best Love, I’ll be here supporting you” I whisper while continue crying.
I’ll wait for your comeback!
Tove
Wait for me Love.
CHAPTER 41
It’s been 2 months already since Tove went to France for pursuing his carrier and I can say that everything is going in as what we plan and expect, he started doing his first appearance on live television on France, and it boom to the audience taste kung dati marami na siyang fans dito sa pinas ngayon mas dumami na at meron narin international fans.
I’m so happy seeing this happening because his already reaching his dream, and I can’t wait to see him again after 2 years.
We maintain a good connection with each other kahit malayo kami sa isa’t-isa, hindi namin nalilimutang magtext and magvideo call everynight, updating each other. Parang gaya lang din ng dati, non-stop texting but we just adjusted now because we are not in the same country.
And magkaiba ang oras namin.
“Hey good morning Love” Tove.
“Good evening Love” I greet him while yawning, nagunat-unat muna ako bago tumayo at magtungo sa kusina ng condo niya.
Since he went to France I decided to live here in his condo because it’s more convient, dahil malapit ito sa opisina at para iwas gastos sa gas. Total kasama naman na ni mama si papa sa bahay so it’s fien to live here.
“Did you eat your dinner already?” I ask him, while preparing my own breakfast which is oatmeal. Cause I feel a little bit off this morning.
“Yup kakatapos lang” I hear him answer. I put my phone on the table bago kinuha ang pagkain ko at umupo doon, inayos ko rin ang cellphone ko at sinandal sa flower vace para mas makita ko siya ng maayos.
I started eat while his reading something there. “What are you doing?”
“Just checking my schedules, I have party to attend tomorrow” he said, still not gazing at me.
Tumango tango nalang ako at kinuha ang specs ko para makapagbasa rin ng mga gagawin ko mamaya sa shoots.
this was like our daily routine video call at night and morning bago ako pumasok sa trabaho. Bawat araw na dumarating mas nagiging busy siya at ganon din ako but we always find time.
“Btw malapit na pala birthday mo, I want to go home” Bakas ang lunkot sa kanyang boses when he said that so I face him and smile genuinely.
“It’s ok I we can celebrate it through video call love don’t be sad” i tried to cheer him up.
He sighs and avoids the camera. “Hey I’m serious it’s ok, yes we miss each other and I badly want to see you, hug you, kiss you but we had to sacrifice for a little so that we can have a better future, Mabuti pa work hard there and I will so the same thing and after 2 years let’s get marry in instant.” Nakangiti kong sambit, na naging dahilan ng pagtingin niya sa camera.
“What you’re saying just make me want to turn time fast so I can marry you already” he teasingly said, mabilis nag bago ang mood pag dating talaga sa usapang kasalan.
“but you can’t do that so we have to wait Mr. Salazar, ok I’ll taka a bath and go to work now I’ll call you late––”
“Can I come?” maloko nitong sambit mula sa kabilang linya.
“You can’t bye call you later love you”
“I love you more Love” he said before I turn the video call off. Kasabay ng pagpatay nito ay ang pagkawala ng ngiti saking mga labi.
I badly can admit it that I’m missing him so much, patagal ng patagal mas lumalala ang longing na nanraramdaman ko para sakanya.
I just went to the bathroom and take a quick shower then go to the office…
Pagbaba ko ng sasakyan napahawak agad ako sa pinto para kumuha ng alalay dahil bigla nalang sumakit ang ulo ko, kanina pa tong pag gising ko eh, I think I’ll have fever after this, wag naman sana…
A week after…
“Kali lunch time na tara na sa labas” Raine pop up in my door.
“Sige mauna kana sususnod ako” seryoso kong sambit ng hindi ito binibigyan ng kahit konting atensyon dahil busy ako sa kakapindot saking phone.
“Sige kita nalang tayo sa baba” I heard her say and close the door.
“why aren’t you text ting me Tove?” I haze and irritated text him again for the 40th times already.
Kagabi pa siya hindi nagpaparamdam, at first kala ko busy lang or nagrerecord ng new song niya pero dumating na ang umaga at tangahali wala akong natanggap na text mula sakanya.
Even his ig story, walang update…
“Knock knock!” napatingin ako sa pinto ng aking opisina ng bumukas iyon at dumating sila Coco at Bannie, Cloe.
“Hey” I greeted.
“Who are you feeling now wala na ba ang sakit ng ulo mo?” Mahinhin na tanong ni Coco habang umupo sa harapan ng aking table.
“Yeah I feel better now but something really bothers me now”
“What is it?” She ask.
“wala akong natanggap na text kay Tove simula pa kagabi” I shook my head and feel the sadness.
“Baka busy lang ghurl singer na yong tao eh” Bannie said, yeah he had a point but Tove never forget to text me even though his so busy ngayon lang talaga ito nangyari.
“just wait for him nalang Kali mamaya magtetext din iyon don’t stress yourself”
Like Coco said I waited for his text or reply’s but…..
It’s been two weeks already wala parin siyang kahit anong paramdam, everynight I been trying my best to contact him pero wala, even his family wala silang nababaliataan sakanya.
Kuya Light already went ot france to find him in the Blue Moon Records pero they said na two weeks na daw siyang hindi pumapasok at nicocontact ang manager niya.
Everyone is finding him…
“Hey Kali stop crying na we’ll find him soon ok” hindi ko mapigilang maiyak lang lao dahil thinking na may masama ng nanagyari sakanya makes me break into pieces.
“Where are you Love?” I whisper and gaze in the dark sky that suddenly become blurry.
“Kali!!!!” I heard Coco shouted before I close my eyes.
Tagan
“Babe can you answer the call I’m fixing Nyla’s hair!!!” I heard my wife shouted from Nyla’s room, so I reach the telephone and answer the call.
“Hello Ramirez resident”
“….”
No one speak so I glance at the telephone and notice that it’s an international Call, who’s this?
“Hello” I repeated.
“…”
I’m starting to feel that it’s a some sort of scam now..
“Hey I’m hanging this call up so don’t fucking play with m––”
“Tove Salazar got into Car accident I’ll text all the information on where you can find him” I stiff hearing those…
We’ve been finding him for two weeks already and now he got to… what!
“Car accident?” I ask but the call ended up.
“Babe what Car accident are you saying?” Celine went out of the room with Nyla.
“Daddy?”
I was about to talk when my phone received unknown massage.
From Unknown Fendelton Hostipal, Europe Room 204 Tove Salazar
“Babe?” Celine called.
I glance at her with a serious look and “Were going to Europe now”
Without questioning she nodded and brings Nyla back to her room and pack our things.
I also called Aiden to inform him this but I didn’t contact Tove’s family because I need to be sure first about this, before telling them.
It was a long flight, and when we reach Europe we went straight ahead to that Hospital and find him in the information’s desk.
“Tove Salazar!” Aiden ask the nurses.
“Room 204 sir” I glance at my wife and Nyla, when we confirm that they have him here. Celien Hold my hand and node before we all walk to that room.
As Ai opens the door, we all saw him lying in that white hospital bed and so many apparatus na nakakabit sa kanyang katawan.
Celine gasp and hugged me with Nyla.
Nalipat ang tingin naming apat sa babaeng tumayo sa tabi niya….
“Who are you?” Aiden’s ask.
She smile a little and “I’m Fayre, Tove’s girlfriend”
“WHAT?” my wife said beside me.
CHAPTER 42
“WHAT?” Celine suddenly react and all of us are staring at her.
“Babe?” I ask and held her shoulder. She looks so shock right now.
“ahm..i you don’t mind may we excuse our self? Ai take care of Nyla for a minute” My wife stated and quickly grabs me out of the room.
Paglabas namin mula don, hinila niya pa ako sa medyo malayong lugar bago tumigil at hinarap ako, “What’s the problem Babe?” I ask.
“did I hear it right Babe? She’s Tove’s Girlfriend?” Hindi makapaniwalang tanong nito sakin.
“She said that she’s Tove’s girl” I said even though I’m not sure too.
Well I have the perspective that Tove is with someone, but he didn’t bother to tell us. Maybe he don’t want to share it cause he thinks that it’s his own business handle so I didn’t bother to ask.
I know that his seeing someone dati pa pero hindi niya ito pinakilala samin ni Aiden.
“Do you think it’s true?” My wife ask again, I frown my brow cause I don’t really get what she’s up too.
“I think so, she said it right”
“No babe! I know whose Tove’s girl and it’s not her!”
“How do you know that?”
“because I know the girl, she’s our producer, I mean yes she didn’t clarify it to me but I often see Tove at our building with her. It’s producer Belle siya ang girlfriend ni Tove”
I feel a little bit off knowing that thing, so it’s Belle than whose this Fayre?
“Do you think there’s something wrong in here Babe?” seryoso kong tanong kay Celine, she gulped before nodding at me with a serious face.
“Let’s go back there” I whisper and reach for her hands.
This is gonna be different!
Aiden
“so you’re his girlfriend?” I sudden ask out of the blue while seating at the couch with Nyla.
She shyly nodded and held Tove’s hands.
“Since when?”
“Well the truth is we are childhood friend, our moms were kind of best friend when they were in collage, so since we were born we already know each other”
“You know him since birth? How come we don’t even know you?” I don’t remember any girls around Tove ever since so I though woman is not probably his thing.
“He didn’t get a chance to introduce me to you guys because before our graduation I flew here in Europe for personal reason and after nine years we meet again in France, I think 3 months ago since we meet again and we decided to be in a serious relationship na dapat dati pa namin ginawa.” It was too long for me to process all.
But all I understand is she’s Tove’s childhood sweet heart….
Tumango tango nalang ako sakanya at itinuon ang atensyon kay Nyla, a minute after Tagan and Celine is finally here with a docter and we talk about what is Tove’s condition.
“Are sure that we can leave you here with Tove?” I ask this girl named Fayre. She genuinely smile and…
“Yeah I’m sure I won’t leave Tove here so you guys can go now so you can take a little rest I’ll just see you tomorrow” malumanay nitong sambit kaya nagdesisyon na kaming tumuloy sa hotel at magpahinga.
Celine
“Hey” I heard my husband whisper beneath my ears and embrace me from behind.
“Babe she said they were in a relationship 3 months ago lang, edi ba magfofour months palang si Tove dito? Did he just forget his relationship with Belle and be with that woman?” Hindi makapaniwala kong sambit.
I’m so sure about this I know its belle and I know her….
“Let’s just wait and see what happens next Babe, hindi tayo pweding makielam lalo na we don’t really know what happens here in that four months” kalmadong sambit nit Tagan habang dinantay ang kanyang ulo sakin balikat.
“What about his family sasabihin na ba natin to kial Tita? They were finding him too right”
“I’ll call Light later on”
I sigh and can’t help but to feel bother and confused.
“Did your friend cheat?” I ask out of nowhere, simula kanina ito na kasi ang tumatakbo sa isipan ko.
What really happens here in that 3 months?
Fayre
It’s already morning.
“Hey Love wake up already I miss you, please wake up” I whisper at him while his like sleeping peacefully here in the hospital bed.
Tears flowing up to my face while I’m still hoping for him to wake up already.
“Wake now please it really hurts to see you this way please wake love, please” nakaramdam ako ng matinding bigat saking dibdib habang piangmamasdan ang lalakeng mahal ko.
I shook my head on the edge of the bed and continue bursting out because of the pain inside my chest.
But I immediately straight up when I feel his hands move beneath my hands, my eys widened when it move twice..
“Oh my god…” I gasp.
Mabilis akong tumayo at pinindot ang service botton here in the room and shouted. “DOC!!!!!!!”
While panicking and calling the docter out load I saw him slowly opens his eyes and gaze at me, kasabay ng pagmulat ng kanyang mga mata ay ang pagdating ng doctor.
Agad siyang dinaluhan ng doctor at tinignan ang kanayng mga mata, they also tried to communicate with him.
Habang ginagawa iyon ng doctor, bigla akong tinamaan ng pinto ng bumukas ito at lumitaw mula doon sila Aiden, Tagan with his wife and daughter.
“His waking up!!!” Aiden stated and glance at me.
After the doctor is done checking him up, nilapitan ko siya agad at hinawakan ang kanyang mga kamay.
“I’m here Love” I whisper and kiss his hands.
I get teary eyes while staring and smiling at me, “Love thank god you’re awake already” I said out of gratefulness.
His brow frowned and tries to pull his hands back.
“L-love?”
Tagan
“L-love?” hearing those makes Celine reacts so fast and grip on my arms.
Lahat kami ay nakatingin kay Tove at kay Fayre. “Yes I’m Fayre Love your Girlfriend”
“Fayre?” napakunot ako ng noo dahil sa sinabi ni Tove, hinarap ko ang doctor and I guess we quickly understand that look.
“His under a retrograde amnesia”
“Amnesia?” Fayre utter to ask.
“Yes dew to the accident he got a traumatic head injuries that leads him of having Anoxia, Anoxia is a depletion of oxygen level in the entire brain that leads to memory loss. Well Anoxia isn’t that severe kind amnesia that can be enough to damage the whole brain but it affect some parts of his brain, so his condition is just temporarily I can say” The doctor explain.
“So his memory will back sooner or later right?” My wife asks.
“Yes I think 1 or 2 months I guess” the doctor agreed.
We have a curtain discussion with the Doctor. Me and Celine settle all the payments that are needed here in the hospital, after that we go back to the room.
“Love do you remember me?” bago pa kami pumasok narinig namin mula sa siwang ng pinto ang boses ni Fayre to we decided to listen first before entering.
“Love?” that’s Tove’s voice.
“Yes Love Tove, I’m your love”
“sorry I can’t remember “
“It’s ok mas importanteng gising kana, I’m Fayre your Girlfriend, I’m the one you love we meet here in France 3 months ago when you flew here to be a singer Love” bakas sa boses nito ang lungkot.
“You’re my girlfriend? Yes I kinda remember that I want to be a singer…..aghhh my head hurts!!!” Celine was about to enter when she hear Tove but I stop her by griping on her arms.
“Love are you ok? What’s happening” we heard Tove keep on groaning to pain until he stop and…
“I remember you Love” we heard him say that make Celine gasp.
She glances at me and “Babe I don’t understand”
Me neither Babe I don’t understand a thing everything was a puzzle to me…
EVERYTHING?
Author: sorry medyo marami Pov sa chapter na ito medyo nahihirapan kasi ako dito hahahahaha sorry
CHAPTER 43
Kalila’s Point of View
“o everything just to find him there, I’ll pay even though how much it takes just fucking please find Tove!!!!” I shouted my lungs out because of irritation and stress.
It’s been one month of finding find until now there no lead of him…
“I’ll do my very best to find him ma’am”
“You better do!!!” I hang up that fucking detective call and pabalibag na umupo sa aking swivel chair.
“Kali can you please don’t stress yourself!” Coco said in front of me while peeling an apple for me.
“Yeah Ghurl gusto moba ulit mangyari yong nangyari last month shutek muntikan na kayo don!!!” si Bannie, nakataas ang kanyang kilay habang sinasabi iyon.
“That’s right we don’t know what will happen next if you continue this state Kali, this might put you and your Baby in danger!” napahawak ako saking tyan nang sabihin ni Coco yon.
I feel guilty of being stress because I know that it would affect this precious thing inside of me. Last month was like a terror to me but thank god he guided me and gives me this kind of blessing.
As I open my eyes nag-aalalang mukha agad ni Coco ang sumalubong sakin, she holding my hands so tight while she’s about to cry.
“W-what happen?” I ask.
“Oh my god Kali thank god you’re a wake already” she said and hugged me so tight.
Napatingin ako sa paligid at laking gulat ko ng andito sila mama at papa, while Bannie and Cloe is seating right beside me, smiling and crying at the same time.
I don’t know what’s happening but I only know that I fainted.
Is there something more after that?
“Anak” Mama held my hand after Coco get off me, I feel those touch were so gentle like I’m a fragile thing that they were so worried about. What is happening?
I glances at Papa but I only saw his jaw clenched and his fist were griping so hard.
“Ma what’s happening?”
“Kalila anak muntikan ka nang makunan anak” I immediately frowned my brows when she said that.
“what do you mean muntikan makunan ma? I’m not pregna—––” i stiff after suddenly realizing what they said.
Napatakip ako ng aking bibig at tinignan silang lahat, they look all scared….
“I-I’m P-pr-pregnant?” I was literally shuttering and my body starts to tremble. Parang nanlamig ang buo kong katawan ng sabihin ko iyon.
“Yes your pregnant Kali and you almost lose it because of your stress!” Coco utter, I felt my cheeksgot wet when my over flowing tears escape.
Nakaramdam ako ng matinding sakit saking puso ng maintindihan ko na ang lahat, now I’m carrying Tove’s flesh and I almost lost it without me even knowing it.
Kinain din ako ng matinding takot. “Is he fine now? Is he still here Ma? Kamusta ang Baby ma please tell his safe?” nanginginig ang bo kong katawan at hindi mapigilang malakas na hikbi ang aking pinapakawalan habang tinatanong ang aking ina.
“shhh ok na ang bata anak, please wag ka nang umiyak nararamdaman din yan ng anak mo shhhh” Mama tried to calm me down by hugging me and gently patting my head.
“Ma natatakot ako ma” I whisper while snubbing so hard on her chest.
Napatingin ako kay papa na seryoso paring nakatayo sa isang tabi at tinitignan lamang ako. “Pa” I tried to call him but bago ko pa sabihin iyon he went near us and hug me too.
“Kaya mo yan anak andito lang kami” He gently said and smile at me like everything is gonna be alright.
I was conforted by my parents presence but there still inside of me knocking and giving me pain inside, tha fact that Tove is nowhere to find and i’m gonna face this all by myself..
Where are you Love are Baby has come..
“I won’t let that happen, Co” I said as I took a bite in the apple that she gave me.
“you won’t let that happen pero wala ka nangibang ginawa kundi mastress dyan kakahanap sa jowabels mong missing in action—– aray!!!” malakas na batok ang natanggap ni Cloe mula kay Bannie.
“Ikaw bibig mo ah!!!” Bannie haze at him.
“Ay sorry na totoo naman kasi eh nastress si Kali kawawa namana ng baby”
I smile at him and “Don’t worry Cloe I won’t do it again”
“Kali please can you just settle down that finding Tove thing and focus on your condition now, priorities the baby first lalo na it’s you 5th month already!!!” parang nanay na sambit ni Coco habang patuloy parin akong inaabutan ng binalatan niyang mansanas.
“I know I’m sorry” I sounded like a defeated child here and resuem eating this apples while touching my tummy.
I’m sorry baby mommy won’t do it again ok please hang in there will find daddy soon..
Please Tove give me signs and hint so I can find you please…
Coco
“Are you sure you’re going to be fine here with them?” binigyan ko ng mapanghinalang tingin si Kali kasama sila Bannie at Cloe.
“Grabe ka naman Cocoline parang you sounded like delikado si Kali baby pagkasam akami ah!!!” Bannie haze and roll her eyes on me.
She smiled and “Yeah will be fine here sige na puntahan mona si Carter and surprise him” what she said made me smile too.
Knowing that idea that would surprise Carter makes me feel so excited and happy..
“Ok I’m going now I’ll see you later guys, hey you take good care of our Kali ok!!!” bilin ko sa dalawa bago niyakap si Kali at tuluyan ng tumiloy saking pupuntahan.
I’m going to the grand gathering of Mercado’s wines, Ilang linggo na kasing hindi nangpaparamdam sakin si Carter at first I was hell worried about it but after hearing that they are having a major immerging of company I realize that maybe his just so busy on it and I understand him.
So now I’m going to surprise him and be the most supporting girlfriend ever.
Pagdating ko sa Venue abgo pa bumaba ng sasakyan sinuot kona ang aking mask, well that gathering theme is maskcarade ball kaya kailangan ng ganito.
Mabuti narin ito, its serves me more of a safe disguise narin seems I’m an actress it while be bad if I get surrounded by press here. Baka hindi ko masurprise si Carter non.
Pagbaba ko at pagpasok ko sa loob, I get a little bit consiuos when they were still looking at me even though I’m wearing mask, do they recognize me? oh no please wag naman sana.
“Hey milady may we know what’s your name?” napalingon ako ng biglang may lumapit na dalwang lalake sakin tabi.
“You don’t know me?” I ask.
“Not yet” nakakalokong sambit nito, but that approved me that they don’t know me, I guess they were just looking at me because of my dress.
“Sorry I’m here with my boyfriend might as well leave me alone”
“oh sorry milady we didn’t know sorry” after that they already leave me alone so I focus on finding some seat and I find one yong medyo malayo sa stage para hindi ako makita agad ni Carter.
The gathering started with a welcome ceremony of owners of Mercado’s wine which is Carter’s parents and grandparents, Tita Olive thank everyone for coming and Tito Carlo had his welcome remarks and the party started.
Hanggang ngayon hindi ko parin nakikita si Carter sa paligid kaya nanahimik muna ako saking inuupuan kahit na medyo dumadami na ang nagtatanong sakin na mga lalake.
In the middle of the party Tito Carlo stand and grab the mike, he catches all the attention of the people here so they come back to their seats and listen to him.
“Well first of all I would like to thank all of you for coming to our Grand gathering, Mercado wines are so blessed this year and now we are gladly announcing the main part of this Party the immerging of Mercado’s wines with Prim Liquor wines” nagpalakpakan ang mga tao at ganon din ako, I feel very proud of Carter because I know that he worked hard for this.
I can’t hide my genuine smile, and my eyes catch my man walking out of the main door.
EXCITED akong tumayo para daluhan ito….
“Also we are happy to announce that we are not just going to have immerging of company but also immerging of our family because our son Carter Mercado is engaged to Love Venavidez!!!”
The glass of water suddenly slid on my hands as I stop walking and everyone looks at me. sobra akong nanigas saking kinatatayuan ng may biglang babae na kumapit sakanyang mga braso.
Nang mabitawan ko ang baso at lumikha ito ng napakalas na tunog ng pagkabasag halos lahat ng tao dito ay tumingin sakin, so I panic “I’m sorry” I said and kneel to get all the pieces of broken glass.
“Ma’am no kami na po ang bahala dito” mabilis akong dinaluhan ng waiter pero huli na siya ng pigilan ako dahil nahiwa na ang aking daliri sa pagkuha ng isang pirasong basag na baso.
I groan a little that made the waiter gasp on staring at the over flowing blood in my fingers. “Ma’am ang kamay nyo po?” he said, he was about to held my hands when someone grabs it and looks at me.
“Are you ok miss—–” hindi nito natapos ang sasabihin nito ng magtama ang aming mga mata.
All I feel is pain in my chest when those eyes laid on me.
He stiff when he realize who am I so before he could cope up, I stand and run away of that place.
Sa pagtakbo ko palayo sa lugar na iyon ay ang pagragasa naman ng luha saking mga mata, hindi ko ininda ang kirot at sakit ng aking duguang daliri kundi mas dama ko ang sakit saking puso.
I was not fucking ready of everything that just happens….
Is this the reason why he stops our communication? Ako lang ba ang nagbubulag bulagan that time and I choose to believe that his just so busy on his job?
I was about to cross the street when someone grab my arms and pull me backward to avoid me getting hit by the cars.
Pagharap ko dito agad kong binawi ang aking braso.
“Coline” he utter my name like it was the most precious thing on earth but I just bitterly smile at me.
“Don’t you dare fucking laid your hands on me!!!” pagbabanta ko ng subukan niyang hawakan ang aking mag kamay.
“Coline let me explain please Babe”
“And don’t you fucking call me babe now!!! Sana nakipagbreak ka nalang sakin ng maayos kesa sa ganitong paraan mo ko sasaktan Carter!!!” everything was hitting the nerve out of me.
His gaze go down to my hands “Your hands, it’s bleeding lets treat that insi––”
“My heart is also bleeding inside Carter; now tell me can you treat this inside?”
Hindi siya nakasagot dito kaya I gather all my strength and face him straight. “I’ll end this thing up so you can do things on your own without having conscience on hurting me,… Let’s break up”
Sabihin ang mga katagang iyon ay ang pinakahuli kong gagawin saking buhay yan ang pangako ko noong sinagot ko siya pero hindi ko akalain ako rin pala ang sisira nitong panagko na ito ngayon.
He shook his head and “Is that what you want?”
FUCKING NO!!! I WANT YOU TO FIGHT FOR ME!
“Yes”
He sighs and stare at me “Ok let’s break up goodbye” with that he turn his back on me and go back to that venue.
Leaving me broken into pieces… is this how we would end our story? It fucking hurt so badly!
I kneeled and cry my heart out with this mask….
CHAPTER 44
Kalila’s Point of View
“I can see no complication on your pregnancy Miss Flores; your babies are in good health.”
“Babies doc?” did I hear him right?
“Yes apparently you’re having twins Miss Flore, look at that” she pointed to a small feature on the screen of the monitor while moving the machine in my tummy. “Did you see that hindi lang siya nag iisa theres another heart beat there I guess you other baby is a little bit shy to showed up” hindi maiwasan ang ngiti ni doktora habang pinagmamasdan ang monitor gaya ko.
I want to feel happy with all my heart knowing that I’m having twins but there’s a pain in my chest that keeps knocking every time I’m here. Because I’m found with loneliness, I’m facing my pregnancy months without the man I love and the father of my children.
“Aren’t you happy Miss Flores you are blessed with twins?”
I smiled and “I’m super happy doc” and I felt small tears running in my cheeks.
“that’s great I hope you would maintain your good health until you give birth to the twins next month be more extra careful Miss Flores ok, having a twins is too fragile to handle so I wish you would be strong for them don’t stress yourself and don’t work too hard ok it’s for the better” tumango tango ako kay doktora habang inayos ko ang aking sarili patayo sa hinigaan ko.
“Don’t forget to stay calm and just rest most of the time ok”
“Noted Doc I’ll go ahead now, thank you” paglabas ko sa office ni Doc agad akong sinalubong ni Mama.
“Oh kamusta?”
“I’m a little bit nervous Ma ngayon ko lang nalaman na twins pala ang dinadala ko,, and I’m giving birth next month natatakot ako ma kaya ko silang ilabas ng maayos?” I was trembling while saying those words.
“Kayang kaya mo yan”
I tear up and “I wish his here with me right now ma siguro mas malakas ang loob ko ngayon” I whisper with too much pain in my tone.
Mama rub my back and smiled at me “Mahahanap din natin siya anak magtiwala ka sa diyos” after that we went home straight, at gaya nga ng sabi ng doctor ako ay nagpahinag nalang muna sa aking silid.
Simula ng malaman kong buntis ako dito na ulit ako tumutuloy sa bahay para mas magabayan ako ni mama sa mga bagay bagay.
Ilang buwan narin akong nagdadalang tao, at ilang buwan naring wala si Tove. Last month nagpunta ako sa bahay nila but I found out that his family flew to Europe to find him. After that ni wala na akong natanggap na kahit anong balita sa Salazar.
I badly want to contact any of them that can possibly be one lead to find him but I can’t find any.
Unti-unti na akong nawawalan ng pagasang mahanp siya, pero kailangan kong magingmatatag at harapin muna nag buhay para sa mga anak ko.
Hindi ako pweding maging mahina sa puntong ito……
“Knock knock” I heard someone said behind my door, I waited for it to open and when it opens Coco showed up with her saddest smile.
Nalaman ko ang lahat ng nangyari nong araw na iyon at simula noon tumigil narin si Coco sa pagiging artista, she take a break at ginwang dahilan ang pagbubuntis ko, she said she wanted to be by my side in my pregnancy stage but I surely know that she’s just to broken too handle her job and I understand her with that.
We have the same feelings right no so we have to stick together and be strong together.
“Hye” I greeted her and seat on my bed, ganon din ang ginawa niya at nilapag ang isang supot ng maraming mansanas saking kama.
“I bought you all of your cravings because I love this cute little thing inside” she touch my tummy at kasabay non ay ang pagsipa ng baby mula sa loob nito. She look so surprise and laugh.
“Oh my god it’s interacting with me Kali”
I chukled and “they are playing with you I guess” paglilinaw ko sakanyang sinabi.
“What do you mean they are?” she look so confused right now.
“Co it’s a Twins!” masayang pagbabalita ko dito, at halos mapunit ang kanyang bibig dahil sa sobrang pagnganga dahil sa pagkagulat.
“REALLY?!?!?!?” I nodded, mabilis niya akong niyakap ng sobrang higpit pero may kasama paring pag-iingat pagdating sa tyan ko.
“I’m so happy for you” she whisper and I heard her snob.
She’s crying again… siguro sa kadahilanan na ako ay buntis mabilis din akong nadala sa kanya at umiyak kasama siya.
“Why are you crying too?” tanong niya pagkatapos niya akong harapin.
I slap her hands and urge a smile even though I’m crying “Pano kasi umiiyak ka nanaman naiiyak din tuloy kami nila Baby, maybe they feel your pain when you hugged them” with what I said Coco suddenly burst out of crying and cover her face.
“fuck it 5 months na ang nakalipas ganito parin ako, I feel so fucking useless anymore Kali” there she comes again.
Nilapitan ko siya at hinawakan ang kanyang mga kamay, I lead it to my tummy and let her feel thebaby inside. “Tita Coco please don’t cry we are here for you” I make it sound like a baby para isipin niya na ang mga baby ko ang kumakausap sakanya.
She rose her head and urge a smile.
“you can do it Co, yes we know that you love him already but his already married to someone else, alam kong hindi ito medaling gawin at sabihin para sayo but please pull your selft together Carter is not just your world now, may totoo kang mundo nananghihintay sayo may mga fans ka na naghihintay sa pagbabalik mo. Be strong and accept everything I know it’s painful but let’s be true to our slef and accept what we are now ito ang storya natin we need to face it with a new start”
“Mag bestfriend talaga tayo noh we always ended up at the same situation” she said whiel shocking her head.
Natawa nalang ako sa sinabi niya at ganon din siya.
We will choose to start and be strong together. Carter doesn’t deserve her she’s too precious for someone like him.
“Kali anak tara na dito sa baba kakain na at nang makainom kana nag vitamins para sa baby” sinunod ko ang sinabi ni mama at tuluyan na rin bumaba sa hapagkainan.
Naabutan kong sinasandukan na ni Mama ng kanin ang plato ko at plato ni Papa, I seated beside them and we started eating.
“Kali nagtext nga pala ang bangko kanina, they want to inform you about your balance anak” Smabit ni mama habang kumakain.
“Hindi kaya anak magpahinga ka muna ngayon next month na ang dew date mob aka pweding tumigil ka muna sa paghahanp kay Tove anak” napatigil ako sa pagsubo ng kanin ng sabihin ni mama iyon.
“Tama ang mama mo magpahinga ka muna at hindi narin naman aabot ang pera mong ipon pag nagpatuloy ka pa sa paghahanap, hayaan mo munang pamilya niya ang maghanap sakanya anak. Yong pera mo ay itabi na natin para sa baby” Sambit ni papa habang seryosong kumakain.
May point naman si papa kaya ako ay tumango nalang at nagpatuloy sa pagkain.
“Showbiz new international are on: the Famous Fil-am Model Eunise Cansino are reportedly getting married next month to her long time unknown boyfriend” napatingin ako sa Tv ng marinig ang balita na iyon.
Parang familiar sakin ang pangalan na iyon, saan ko ba narinig iyon???
I continue listening too it cause I get a little curios about it. “As the she hold a press conference last week she cleared everything about her current healthy relationship” napatingin ako sa Tv ng maiigi ng ipakita ang mukha ng siansabing modelo.
I know it, that’s why it’s familiar, she’s Fayre yong kaibigan ni Tove dati… so model na pala siya ngayon…
“and reveal her fiancé which is the rising star Apollo Salazar, his the famous singer that suddenly fade away on the industry because of his personal reason he said that he—––”
“ANAK!!!” napasigaw si mama ng mabitawan ko ang basong hawak hawak ko at nabasag ito sa harapan ko….
I stiff and my heart suddenly skip beat, nakaramdam ako ng matinding paninikip ng dibdib at hirap huminga.
“GUES WE WILL BE CELEBRATING EUNICE CANCINO AND APOLLO SALZAR’ SWEDDING NEXT MONTH FIRST WEEK WATCH OUT FOR NEWS UPDATE” hinila ako ni mama ng subukan kong tumayo dahil muntikan konang matapakan ang basag nabaso saking harapan.
I felt my knees were shaking to hard and my body feels so weak…
Parang sobrang nanlalamot ang buo kong katawan, ni walang salitang lumalabas saking bibig.
Lumabas sa Tv ang larawan ng nasabing tao at doon ko tuluyang nakumpirma ang lahat….
Gasp!
Biglang bumukas ang pinto ng bahay at duamting ang hinihingal na si Coco “KALI I THINK I FIND HIM!!!” she shouted and looking straight at me.
I gulp and bitterly smile at her “I find him too” with that see gaze on the Tv too.
Tears crashes, pains overflowing…..
CHAPTER 45
“KALILA WAG KANG TATAKBO!!!” I didn’t bother to listen to Coco, dahil ang tanging nasa isip ko lang ngayon ay nahanap kona siya at alam kona kung asan siya.
I need to talk to him.
Mabilis kong tinahak ang daan papunta saking kwarto, I grab my phone and laptop immediately. Nagsearch ako ng information about sa kanya.
There were a lots of information about Fayre but pagdating kay Tove tangin pagreveal lang sakanya sa publiko ang meron.
Naghanap ako ng mga sources na pwedi silang macontact…
Kahit na nanlalabo na ang aking mga mata dahil saking pagluh pinipilit ko parin ang lahat makahanap lang ng paraan para makausap siya.
“Kali calm down” I heard Coco opens the door but I agnored what she said and continue finding.
I can do this, I need to talk to him…
“Kali hey calm down don’t stress your self makakasama sa Bab—–”
“HOW CAN I CALM DOWN COCO I ALREADY FIND HIM!!!! PANO AKO KAKALMA KUNG ALAM KONA KUNG ASAN SIYA AT IKAKASAL NA SIYA NEXT MONTH!!!!” I sudden burst out and cried harder in front of her.
Nilapitan niya ako at inabot ang aking mga nanginginig na kamay.
She held it so gentle and full of comfort.
“Kali”
With that I weakens and tremble all my heart, pakiramdam ko wala na akong lakas para gumalaw pa at gumawa pa ng ibang bagay. “Pano ako kakalma Coco, his marrying someone else, nawala siya ng ganong katagal tapos ngayon bigla siyang lilitaw at ikakasal sa iba” as I said those words, I also glance at my finger where his proposal ring is there.
“pano na ako Coco, pano na ako kung ikakasal siya sa iba… pano na ang mga anak namin Coco” nahihirapan na akong huminga dahil sa paglakas ng aking pag-iyak.
Coco just hugged me and let me cry out loud.
“I’m here Kali, I’m here at your side always” she said with a crack voice too.
“H-help me Co… I want to talk to him please” I face her and beg, I know my ability right now is limited and i admit that I can’t really reach to him but I trust Coco.
She stare at me for a seconds and nodded after. “I’ll find ways” she whisper and hugged me again.
That second I just felt so tried and weak to the point that I just fell asleep on her chest.
I’m sorry to stress you baby but Daddy is here and mommy will get him back…
Coco
“Fuck it!!!” dahil sa sobrang inis ko hindi ko napigilang ibato ang aking cellphone sa kama.
Magdadalwang araw na akong humahanap ng contact para kay Kali, I already use all my connection in Europe. Lahat ng mga nakatrabaho kong artista na andon I find help and ask them about that Model pero niisang imformation wala akong makuha.
“Hey ghurl wala rin talaga kaming mahanap na pweding macontact sa kanila.” Bannie said beside me while still searching on her phone.
“ganon din dito! Parang sobrang private person ng modelo na iyon at lahat ng access natin hindi nakakakuha ng contact sa kanila” Cloe agreed.
“teka nakausap niyo na ba yong familya ni Tove diba nasa Europe din sila? Hindi kaya kasama na nila Tove?” that fact hit me.
I remember, andon nga pala ang magulang ni Tove hindi kaya alam na nila kung asan si Tove dati pa and they didn’t even bother to tell it to Kali?
Bigla akong napaisip dahil doon, I need to ask them…
“I need to contact them” I said and face Bannie and Cloe.
“yeah tama!”
“But I don’t have any contact to them…wait maybe the Salazar staff knows how to contact them”
“Ma’am were very sorry but we are not allowing anyone to have a private information about the Salazar family…” I sigh and do nothing but to nod at it.
I hang up the call and seat on my bed, I feel so exhausted hanggang ngayon ni isang lead para sa contact nila WALA!!!
But Kali need to talk to Tove!!!
I just close my eyes and rested my head on the headboard of the bed.
My hands feels so numb dahil kahapon pa ako type ng type sa laptop ko. I open my eyes when my phone rings kay mabilis ko itong inabot mula sa side table at tinignan ito.
I automatically stiff when I read the send of this massage.
From 09********* I know that you’ve find finding how to contact Tove right now and maybe I can help…
Kahit na numiro lang ito alam na alam ko kung kainino ito nanggaling, kung kanina tanging kamay ko lang ang namamanhid pakiramdam ko pati puso ko ay tila’y namanhid narin.
Kakatapos ko lang basahinito ng bigla ulit itong nagtext.
From 09********* Let’s meet if you want I’ll head to your place straight, if you want his contact.
There was and urge in my system that didn’t agreed seeing this person but my minds said the practical way, maybe he really does know how to contact Tove and if his the only way that Kali can Talk to Tove I’m whiling to do it for her and meet this man.
To 09********** Sure.
Mga ilang saglit lang ay nakarinig na ako ng katok mula sa pintuan, bago koi to daluhan I glances at Bannie and Cloe’s room and there lights were off already so I assume that their sleeping already.
I took a deep breath before I open the door…
Pagbukas ko nito sinalubong ako ng mapupungay niyang mga mata, I can see too much longing in his eyes but I dare to believe it right now.
Hindi ko kailangan pagtuonan ng pansin ang mag bagay nay an dahil mas importante si Kali ngayon.
“come in” I said and turn my back in him and let him inside.
Umupo ako sa couch dito sa living room habang siya naman ay umupo sa katapat kong upuan. I notice that his staring at me since I open the door and I really fins it uncomfortable, well I mean this whole thing is uncomfortable to me, his presence, his scent that quickly surround my unit and those eyes…
I hate the way they look at me!
It makes me go weaker….
“hindi na ako magpapaligoy ligoy pa, give me his contact please” diretso kong sambit habang iniiwasan ang kanyang mga tingin.
My phone rings kaya kinuha koi to, I received a massage from him just now.
“That is his contact” he casually said.
Napatingin ako sakanya at nagtagis ang aking mga ngipin sa inis. “Do know where he is from the very start?!?!”
“just a few months ago”
Hinampas ko ang upuan sa tabi ko ng sabihin niya iyon. Nakaramdam ako ng matinding galit bigla dahil sa sinabi niya…“YOU FUCKING KNOW IT A FEW MONTHS AGO AND YOU DIDN’T EVEN BOTHER ON INFORMING KALILA!!! ALAM MO NAMAN NA HINAHANAP NIYA SI TOVE DIBA!!!” I shouted at his face.
“I don’t really like minding other people’s problem” I gasp of disbelief, hindi ako makapaniwala sa sinabi niya. So wala siyang pakielam kahit magkanda matay matay na si Kali sa kakahanap sag ago niyang kaibigan.
Tama magkaibigan nga sila pareho silang GAGO!
“THEN WHY DID YOU BOTHER GIVING ME THIS!” pinakita ko sakanya ang text message niya.
“I just did it for you” natigilan ako sa sinabi niya pero agad din akong sumagot.
“DID IT FOR ME? BAKIT NAKOKONSENSYA KA BA SA GIANWA MO SAKIN KAYA MO ITO GINAGAWA NGAYON!!!”
“I did it because this is the only way I can see you again” biglang nanlambot ang kanyang tingin sakin ng sabihin iyon.
“HUH!” singhal ko sakanya at tuluyang tumayo sa harapan niya “BUTI ALAM MO!! AND TO LET YOU KNOW THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME YOU’LL SEE ME AGAIN TAHNK YOU FOR THIS HELP YOU MAY LEAVE” binuksan ko ang pinto ng unit para bigyan siya ng daan palabas.
Tumayo na rin siya at hinarap ako gamit ang kanyang mapanlinlang na mga mata. Hindi na ako ulit bibigay sa mga yan!
“I’ll go ahead” he utter.
“Yes thank you go home to your wife” I bitterly said and urge a smirk at him.
He nodded and walk pass through me but as he did that I feel crashes into pieces.
“I miss you” he whisper that as he pass through my ears, pagkaalis niya ay tuluyan akong naghina at napaupo nalang sa sahig.
Lahat ng pinipigilang kong sakit ay nagsilabasan, I cried my heart out again…
“I miss you too damn much” I whisper.
CHAPTER 46
Kalila’s Point of View
From Coco This is this contact Kali try it if it works 08*-***
Nakaramdam ako ng matinding kaba ng makita ang mga numerong iyon.
I took a deep breath before typing the number in my phone, after that sinubukan kona itong tawagan and it rings…
Bawat pagtunog ng ring ay kasabay din ng mabilis na pagtibok ng aking puso, “Please” I whisper, sana ikaw na ito Love please…
“Hello?” I stiff and tremble to hard after hearing those voice again after a long time, parang gusto kona agad umiyak ngmarinig ang kanyang boses.
I badly know that it’s him.
“H-hello” i can’t even utter a proper words right now.
“Yes? Who’s this?” he gently asks in the other line.
“L-love”
“what did you say?”
You can do it Kali… “Love it’s me Kalila” nanghihina kong sambit, naramdaman ko ang pagsipa ng babies ko sa aking tyan, maybe they also heard their fathers voice so they get excited too.
“Kalila”
“Ye––”
“Sorry I don’t know you maybe you got the wrong number sorry”
“Wait! Don’t hang up… Tove I’m Kalila, Orabelle love it’s me” tear started to escape my eyes.
I heard him chuckled and “Sorry I don’t really know you”
“I’m your finance Tove ako ito si Kalila!”
“sorry miss but you got it wrong I have my finance already and it’s not you sorry you called the wrong person” and he ended the call that fast.
Hindi kona naramdam ang aking mga kamay pagkatapos non, parang lahat ng nakikita ko ay nagdilim at wala na akong maramdam na kahit ano…..
All I know right now is pain!
Tagan
“Why do I feel pain with that call” i heard him whisper after he slid his phone on his pocket.
“Who’s that?” I ask and took a sip on my tea.
“She said she’s my fiancé, what his name again Kali? Kalil? Kalele? I don’t remember” I glance at him while his still trying to remember it.
But I surely know who is it… it’s her…
She already finds him, naramdaman ko ang kamay ng aking asawa ng hawakan nito ang aking kamay she look at me with those sad eyes.
It’s been months of understanding the real situation and until now I don’t fucking find any answer, ang tanging sumasagot lang sa lahat ng katanungan namin ay before Tove got into accident is his already with Fayre.
The answer always shouts it all that Tove dump his relationship with Kalila and be with Fayre. As we ask him back then after his recovery he said that he remember that her love is Fayre.
Wala kaming magawa kung hindi manahimik at magmasid, everything was mess up… after his family knows what happens to him they send massage to Kalila but I guess someone block it…
Akala nila Tita Kalila don’t care about their son so they also dump their connection with her and end everything, now they are supporting this Fayre all along.
“Never mind it’s not that important at all” Tove haze and just drink his tea.
This is not right…
May mali dito…
Coco
Kalila has been so desperate on Tove, paulit-ulit niyang tinatry contactin ito at walang oras na hindi niya ito ginagawa.
I started to feel pity for her; she’s been fighting for her love all alone… samantalang ang Apollo na iyon ay walang ibang ginawa kung hindi ignore her.
“Coco please help me please!!!” here we go again.
I sigh and “Kali you know that we can’t do that it’s your dew date next month at hindi pweding bumyahe ang buntis sa eroplano!!”
Kinukulit niya ako napuntahan niya daw si Tove sa Europe para makausap ito ng personal at mapigilan nito ang nakatakdang kasal nito pero it’s not possible delikado ang kanyang gusto at hinding hindi ko siya susuportahan sa baagy na iyon.
“Please Co kailangan ko siyang makausap”
“Pagnalaman nila Tita ang gusto mo Kali tignan mo lang!” pagbabanta ko sakanya pero parang wala lang ito sakanya ngayon.
“Please Coco please help me” she kneeled infront of me kaya mabilis ko siyang tinayo at pinaupo sa tabi ko.
Ok this is enough
“KALI ANO BA TAMA NA OK AYAW NA SAYO NONG TAO HINDI KA NA NGA NIYA KINIKILALA BAKIT BA NAGHAHABOL KA PA TUMIGIL KANA TAMA NA!!!”
“hindi Co mahal ko siya kailangan ko lang siya makausap please lang parang awa mo na”
“HINDI KANA NIYA MAHAL KALI KAYA KAHIT ANONG PAGMAMAHAL MO SAKANYA WALA NA IYONG SILBI ANO BA GUMUSING KANA ILANG BESES KANANG TIANGGI NONG TAO NI HINDI KA NA NGA NIYA KILALA …. WAG KA NGANG TANGA KALI!!!”
“p-pero pano ako Co pano ako!!! Pano ako! Pano ang mag anak ko!!!!”
“YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT HI—–”
“HINDI !!!! KAILANGAN KO SIYA ALAM KONG MAHAL NIYA AKO COCO ALAM KO YON PLEASE LANG PARANG AWA MONA TULUNGAN MONA AKO” sobrang lakas na ng pagiyak niay kaya natigilan na ako at kinabahan dahil baka makaapekto ito sa dinadala niya.
“Kali please tama na” nagsimula na rin aking maiyak dahil sa sobrang awa sakanya, kung makikita lang siya ng ibang tao ngayon alam kong lahat sila ay kakaawaan siya.
She’s pregnant and under going to this too much stress…. Because of that man…
“Please, please,please please Co”
Please lord guide me with this decision please save us…
I sigh and give up on her “Ok calm down now.. I’ll find ways” kahit labag saking loob kailanagn koi tong gawin kesa sa pagsisihan kong hindi namin ginawa ang lahat para kay Kali.
“salamt salamat maraming salamt Co” she said and hugged me.
I grab some help form some of my friends at nakahanap ako ng private plane na pwedi naming gamitin, at first they don’t agreed that Kalila should fly but we insisted and do the flight to Europe.
Natupad ko ang gusto ni Kalila, we both fly to Europe and the first thing she did as we step there is to find Tove’s place.
Salamat sa mga kakilala ko at nalaman nila kung saan nanakatira ngayon si Tove and we went straight there gaya ng gusto ni Kalila.
“Here we are” I utter and gaze at her, she looks so nervous and rubbing her tummy while staring at the house.
Kalila
Katahimikan ang pumalibot saking buong paligid ng pagmasdan ko ang lugar kung saan ko makikita si Tove.
I was taking deep breaths while gathering all my strength to face him and my heart skip beat when I saw him went out of that house.
Mabilis akong bumaba ng sasakyan. “Hey Kali” I heard Coco called me but I ignored it and run to him.
Nang nasa harapan kona siya, hindi niya pa ako nakikita dahil nakatalikod siya…
“T-Tove”
He turn his back and our eyes met….
“Yes? Who are you?”
CHAPTER 47
Coco’s Point of View
“Yes? Who are you?”
I saw how Kali stiffed when Tove ask her that, I feel how her heart stop beating after that. Parang damang dama ko ang pangungulila sa kanyang mukha.
I can’t help but cover my mouth and control my tears while watching them.
Kalila’s Point of View
“It’s m-me K-Kalila” I said an dtried to reach for his hands but he quickly react and move away from me making me gasp from his actions.
“Sorry but I don’t remember someone named like you sorry” he respectfully apologies like he really mean it.
Which really break my heart, bakit parang totoo ang lahat, bakit parang totoo na hindi niya ako kilala. Bakit damang dama ko ang blanko niyang tingin sakin.
Those eyes they use to look at me like I’m the only person in the world but now I don’t see anything….
Pinipigilan kong tumulo ang mga nagbabadya kong luha habang pinagmamasdan siya ng maiigi.
“Tove can we stop this joke anymore, I what to talk to you about a serious thing” I tried to chuckle a little for him to understand that I’m not playing with his games anymore.
Because the truth is I’m in pain right now seeing those eyes breaks me….
Those eyes doesn’t show any love right now.
Please tell me it’s all just an act please…
Tinignan niya ako ng puno ng pagtataka sakanyang mukha at sinubukan akong ngitian. That’s it Love tell me it’s all a joke.
“Sorry miss pinoy ka ba? Ano kasi hindi kasi talaga kita kilala tyaka pwedi ba wag mo na ako kulitin, if I’m not mistaken you’re the woman who called me non-stop right?” seryoso na ang kanyang mukha habang sinasabi iyon.
Wala akong masagot kundi tumango nalamang ako sakanya and grip on my ring behind my back. My hands were all trembling and shuddering too much.
“See you’re doing nonsense thing, I don’t know you for real and I don’t care about you so please stop bothering me you’re wasting my time” after he said that bumaba ang tingin niya saking tyan at bumalik iyon saking mga mata.
“I’m sorry but I didn’t mean to be rude but I’m just saying that I’m not going to play with your games miss, I have a wedding that’s coming and I don’t want ruin it by this issues of yours, tyaka look at you youre pregnant hindi ba nag-aalala yong tatay niyan sayo this is dangerous” i hear too much irritation on his voice kaya alam kong hindi niya na gusto ang nangayari.
Pero sa huli niyang sinabi ako ay nanghina at napayuko nalamang at umiling-iling sakanya.
“SEE YOUR HUSBAND DOSEN’T EVEN CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH SO PLEASE MISS DON’T BOTHER ANYONE ELSE, IT’S REALLY DISTURBING I’LL GO A HEAD” after he said that he turn his back on me and walk away.
“KALI!!!” narinig kong sigaw ni Coco dahil bigla akong tumakbo para habulin siya.
I greb his hands that make him stop from walking “TOVE ANO BA TAMA NA TONG LARO NA ITO, AYAW KONA PLEASE LANG “
“what?” he ask.
“BAKIT BA UMAARTE KA NA HINDI MO AKO KILALA ANO BA ITO TOVE? KASI HINDI KONA ALAM KUNG ANO ITO GULONG GULO NA AKO ANG TAGAL KONG NAGHAHANAP AT NAGHIHINTAY SAYO PLEASE LANG TAMA NA TOVE” I hug him so tight and I felt him stiffed and quickly grab my shoulders and push me lightly.
“Miss what are you saying!”
“MAGKAKAANAK NA TAYO TOVE PLEASE TAMA NA ITONG LARO NA ITO COME BACK TO ME LOVE PLEASE” I saw him stop and stare at me for a moment but after that he move away and built a distance between us.
“I DON’T KNOW YOU MISS AND I’M NOT THE FATHER OF YOUR CHILD SO PLEASE YOU STOP” he shouted and look at me with his glaring eyes.
Mas bumuhos ang aking mga luha dahil parang hindi na ako naniniwala na laro ang lahat ng ito bakit totoo na?
“HINDI MONA BA AKO MAHAL TOVE KAYA GIANAGAWA MO ITO?” nanghihina kong sambit.
“I NEVER LOVE YOU MISS, I HAVE A LONG TIME GIRLFRIEND AND NOW I’M MARRYING HER SO PLEASE STOP THIS ARE CRAZY OR WHAT?”
“Kali tara na” naramdaman ko ang dahan dahan na paghila sakin ni Coco pero hindi ako pumayag. “TOVE ANO BA AKO ITO SI KALILA AKO YONG GIRLFRIEND MO AKO YONG PAPAKASALAN MO ANO BA NAKALIMUTAN MONA BA AKO ITO!!!”
“Kali please tama na tara na” Coco keeps on trying to pull me out of here but I insisted and walk to him.
“Sorry I do—–” hindi niya natapos ang kanyang sasabihin ng may tumawag sakanya.
“Love” we turn our back and say her walking fast and quickly clung her hands to Tove’s arms.
“Love” Tove call her too.
With the same endearment of ours…. Napaatras ako ng marinig iyon, he look at her like how he possed too look at me.
“Who are you?” Fayre ask, pati ba siya hindi ako kilala?
What’s really happening here?
“She keeps on telling me that I’m his boyfriend” Tove utter and frowned his brows on me.
“What?! How there you his my boyfriend!”
Slap!
“HEY HOW ARE YOU!!!” I heard Coco shouted and held my arms.
Nakita ko nalang ang sarili kong hawak ang aking pisngi na namamanhid dahil sa lakas ng kanyang pagsampal sakin.
All the tears stop flowing and all the pain just feels numb in the moment.
“HOW DARE YOU SLAP MY FRIEND FAYRE!!!” Coco tried to grab her hair but Tove quickly cover her and protect her like it’s the most precious person for him.
Everything just feel numb and I wasjust staring at him the whole time… is this true?
“COME HERE I’M GONNA KILL YOU!!!” Coco keeps on trying to grab her but suddenly Tove accidently push her and made her fall beside me.
“PLEASE STOP THIS OR I’LL CALL THE CAPS FOR THE BOTH OF YOU PLEASE LEAVE BEFORE I CAN CONTROL MY TEMPER!” he shouted at my face and gently pull Fayre papasok ng bahay na iyon.
Pagalis nila I face Coco and help her stand up…. I can’t even cry right now everything is not processing in my mind right now…
“Ok k-ka lang ba?” I ask her habang pinapagpag niya ang kanyang sarili.
“Yes I’m fucking fine fuck that bitch ang kapal ng mukha niyang sampalin ka hindi na ba nakikita na buntis ka papatayin ko talaga ang babae iyon humada siya sakin I’ll call Bannie and Cloe for this humanda si—–”
“Let’s just go Co” and held her hands, wala na akong maramdam ngayon ang tanging alam ko nalang ay namamanhid ang buo kong katawan.
“Come let’s go to the hospital here papacheck up natin ang Baby mo” she said and we immediately went to the nearest hospital.
Don ko lang naalala ang aking mga baby, at first I was so nervous nab aka may nangyari nang masama sakanila but good thing is her are strong enough to handle this stress with me.
“Thank god there safe” Coco whisper while putting some cold compress on my swollen cheeks.
“ano uuwi na ba tayo bukas Kali?” she ask while doing her thing in my cheeks.
“I need to talk to him” wala sa sarili kong sambit.
“KALI HINDI PA BA SAPAT NA GINAGAGO KA NA NG LALAKENG IYON NAGPAPANGGAP PA SIYA NA WALANG ALAM KUNWARI PARA LANG TALIKURAN ANG OBLIGASYON NIYA SAYO PARA SUMAMA SA BABAENG IYON…. HIS CHESATING ON YOU DATI PA LIKE HE SAID SHE’S HIS LONG TIME GIRL FRIEND RIGHT KALI WAG KANA MAG BULAG BULAGAN PWEDI BA!!!”
“hindi Co I know him he loves m——”
“HE LOVE YOU? EDI KUNG MAHAL KA NON EDI NIYAKAP KA NIYA KANINA AT HINAGKAN PERO HINDI KALI TINABOY KA PA NIYA NA PARANG IBANG TAO KA LANG KALI HINDI YON PAGMAMAHAL!!!”
I shook my head and rub gently my tummies…“I will not give up Coco, para sa mga anak ko kailangan nila ang papa nila Coco”
“NO HINDI NA AKO PAPAYAG SA GUSTO MO TAMA NA UUWI NA TAYO BUKAS!!!”
“please Coco”
“NO!”
“just one more time”
“What’s the deal? Kung papayag man ako sa gusto mo what’s the deal Kali?”
Napaisip ako at sumugal “If he still push me away tomorrow I’ll give up but if he says he still loves me I’ll fight for it.”
“SURE LET’S SEE THAT TOMORROW.”
Kinabukasan ay maaga kaming gumising para puntahan at balikan si Tove sa bahay nila and luckily I we saw him doing a rumps on their village.
“Tove!” I called him and make him stop from running.
He face me and “You again?!”
Nilapitan ko siya habang hawak hawak ang aking singsing… my heart is beating too fast right now..“when will you stop this nonsense Lady hindi na ako natutuwa ah!! I’ll call the cups now if you don’t stop on—–”
I smiled at him and “I just want to ask you one thing” mahinhin kong sambit na puno ng kaba.
“What is it?”
“Do you feel nothing when you see this?” I showed him his proposal ring at me.
Tinignan at tinitigan niya ito ng maigi….. it took him seconds bago sumagot. “N-No I don’t feel anything”
“Do you not love me anymore?” please tell me you love me Love please…
I notice him tremble and touch his forehead when I ask that, kaya napakunot ang aking noo at sinubukan siyang lapitan pero umatras din siya palayo sakin.
“No miss I don’t love you and I don’t fucking know you so please leave and don’t show up ever again”
I smile and let my tears flow…. “If that’s what you want… I love you Tove always but this is goodbye” I whisper the last sentences and turn my back on him.
I feel so weak to the point na muntikan na akong matumba buti nalang agad akong inalalayan ni Coco papaunta sa sasakyan.
“Wait!” natigilan ako ng tawagin niya ako. I face him with too much hope in my face and wait for him to talk.
“Take care of your child miss” mas lalong bumugso ang halo halong damdamin saking puso ng sabihin niya iyon.
“Tara na Kali” Coco guide me to the car and as we leave I never took off my eyes on him..
“I love you” I whisper and leave his life….
CHAPTER 48
Coco’s Point of View
“Gusto mo bang patayin ang anak mo Kalila!!!” Tita nag at her pero nanatiling nakatulala lang si Kalila.
Since we went home here in the Philippines she became so sad and silent but she never forget about her baby’s health kumakian parin siya ng madami at umiinom ng mga dapat inumin.
“Tita hayaan mo muna po natin siya baka masama lang ang gising niya” I said and let Kalila go back to her rome.
Ako na ang nagligpit ng nabasag nitong plato. “Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko sa batang yan hindi na siya nakikipagusap ng maayso samin ng papa niya sabihin mo nga samin kung ano talagang nagyari sa pagpunta niyo sa Europe Coline”
“Tita mas mabuti po siguro na hayaan nalang po natin si Kali magiging ok din siya alam ko yon…” I said and tried to avoid her question.
Ang alam nila tita ay nagbreak na si Kali at Tove dahil gusto nila itong dalwa at hindi na nila mahal ang isat-isa but they don’t really know what reallyhappen in Europe Kalila choose to hide it to them and clean that Bastards name…
Umaykat na ako sa kanyang silid at naabutan siyang hinihimas at kinakantahan ang kanyang tyan.
I know that she’s ok…she’s going to be ok….
“malapit na silang lumabas Kali are you excited?” I ask and seat beside her.
She giggled and smile genuinely “ Yes I’m so excited and I promise to love them with all my heart“
I know she’s strong and she will be happy without him…
Nagkwentuhan lang kami ni Kalila at after that she take a rest and I went home to my condo but I stop when I saw someone in front of my unit, his standing there and leaning his shoulder on the wall beside my door.
My heart pound so fast as I took steps near him… nangmaramdaman niay ang prisensya ko ay nagtama ang aming mga mata at tumayo siya ng maayos.
“What are you doing here?”
“May I come in?” he said instead on answering my question, binuksan ko ang unit ko at tumuloy kaming dalawa.
“So anong pinunta mo dito?” I ask and seat on the couch.
“I want to clear things up” he said and look at me straight.
“What do you mean?” anong ibig niyang sabihin.
“I want to end everything between us” diretso niyang sambit at tinignan ako gamit ang mga matang iyon na punong puno ng pangungulila…
Like this eyes says the opposite thing he said.
I avoided those eyes and laugh “We already end it up since you agreed with our break up Carter” I manage to say and control my feelings.
I don’t want him to see me crying for him again.
“I want a proper break up Coline because I want to completely Love my wife without any hesitations” hindi ko alam kung ano ba ang una ko dapat maramdaman ng sabihin niya iyon.
Sakit ba o inggit… I envy that woman that he called his wife….
I wish I was her…
Tumayo ako at hinarap siya ng may ngiti saking mga labi. “Ok let’s do this, Carter Mercado please let’s break up and be happy without each other”
He took a deep breath and urges a smile and accepts my hands and we did a shake hands. “Let’s be happy without each other” he repeated and nodded.
Tumango rin ako at kinagat ang ibabang bahagi ng aking labi, after that hinatid kona siya palabas ang aking pinto at nanatili ang ngiti saking mga labi but I badly know I wanted to cry now but I can’t.
Not in front of him again…
“so this is goodbye I guess Cart——” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng harapin niya ako at binigyan ng nangungulilang halik.
I saw tears in his eyes while kissing me that made me give up and cried too.
I kissed him back and held his cheeks that I use to own back then but I don’t have the rights at this moment…
His not mine anymore…
Ako na ang mismong tumigil saming halik at umatras palayo sakanya, we are both shuddered with tears on our face.
He stares at me like doesn’t want leave me anymore but I disagreed, umiling iling ako at agad pinunasan ang aking mga luha.
“This is goodbye Carter” I utter.
His tears didn’t stop as he smiled back at me. “I wish that in our new life will see each other again and continue our love… Goodbye Coline” he whisper and turn his back at me…
Kasabay ng pagkawala niya saking paningin ay ang pagbagsak ko sa sahig at napuno ako ng luh aat sakit saking dibdib…
I love you Carter
I love you Carter
I love you Carter
I love you Carter
I love your Carter
“But this is goodbye my love please be happy with her” the last word I say and let go….
Goodbye…
Kalila
“I’ll see you in a few weeks miss Flores take good care of yourself” I nodded as the doctor said that.
This will be my last check up because next month I’ll give birth to my angels and form now on, I’ll move on and continue life without any pain from the past.
It this is our written future I will accept it and live a happy life with my twins..
Lord guide me and bless us please…
Pareho kami ng pinagdaanan ni Coco and now we our starting up with a fresh new start together…
Bumalik na siya sa pagaartista at nakatanggap ng maraming projects and her name is back again to the industry and this time she’ll surely claim a big success..
I guarantee that thing…
At ganon din ang gagawin ko mamumuhay ako ng masaya kasama ang mag anak ko at ibibigay ko lahat ng pagmamahal na kailangan nila at hihigitan ko pa iyon.
“I’ll promise that mommy will give her best for the both of you and love you with all my heart please hang in there baby’s we’ll see each other soon” I whisper and smile.
New start will be great for all of us.
Author: Sorry for the errors hihihi…
CHAPTER 49
Fayre’s Point of View
“Are you ready for your wedding day tomorrow?” I face my assistant, and she greeted me with that while I’m busy on my phone.
I can’t help but smile at her and nod… finally my dream is coming true…
I’m gonna marry Tove, just like what I dreamed off when I was a child. Thanks to my wonderful plan everything is settled…
“what are you doing to yourself! bakit mo ito ginagawa!!!” here comes my dad again nagging like it’s his own favorite hobbies.
I rolled my eyes and just walk pass him and went straight ahead to my room.
“Hey Fayre I’m not done talking to you!!!” sinundan niya ako hanggang kwarto ko, kaya naupo nalamang ako sa kama ko at nakataas kilay siyang hinarap.
“What?! I didn’t do anything old man!!”
“ANONG WAL A KANG GINAWA THEN WHAT IS THIS? FAYRE FUCKING GROW UP!!!” he showed me his phone with my picture kissing another co-model.
I automatically smirk and lick my lips while looking at it. “What’s the problem with that? I’m already 28 dad I can do boyfriends”
“Yeah I know that but Fayre you have a name in model industry hindi basta basta ang trabaho mo be matured enough to face it and be responsible on your work hindi ka hinahangaan ng tao para sa katigas ng ulo mo, be a good influence please”
“Yeah what ever can you go now dad I’m sleepy” tumayo ako at tinulak siya palabas ng aking kwarto, I lock it and lay on my bed.
It’s been nine years of my boring life and now his still not done on nagging at me…
Eversince we fly here in Europe I change my self to a better me, I guess hahahaha…. This is what’s better for me, I become a famous model and I do my job well and I fuck with guys well.
I heard my phone ring so I quickly get it and answer the call.
“What is it now Courtney?” one of my co-models and slash bitch friend.
“Have you seen the latest singer that Blue moon records has debuted? Gosh his so damn handsome more like my daddy bitch”
I lick my lips and open my laptop to check what she said. “Daddy?” I whisper and type the blue moon records account.
I scroll on their speed…
“I think you’re gonna like him bitch” patuloy na pagsasalita ni Courtney sa kabilang linya samantalang ako ay nagpatuloy sa paghahanap sa sinasabi niya.
“hey bitch I don’t see any—––” hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko ng makita ko ang larawan ng lalakeng tinutukoy niya.
“See you like him right” malanding sambit ni Courtney sa kabilang linya, she badly know what my silence means.
But this one is deferent because I know this man…
“Tove” I whisper.
“No bitch his name is Apollo daddy hmmm so yummy right, I think I’m gonna bite in ––––”
“Don’t you dare lay your hands on him Courtney” mapagbanta kong sambit ng sabihin niya iyon.
“Woah ok bitch his yours I won’t bite” after she said that I heard her laugh so I ended the call. I seat straight on my bed and check everything about him.
So his still not married to that woman, I bet I still had a chance on him and I’ll promise to make it count this time…
“Your mine now Tove” I whisper and contact someone I know.
“do your job carefully just hit him but make sure he will survive ok!”
“sure thing” hindi ko maiwasan ang ngiti saking labi pagkatapos ng tawag na iyon.
This is going to be a successful plan my dear… sorry Kalila but I’ll get what’s mine…
“Ma’am everything is done his already brought to the Hospital right now at the E.R. in exact…” mabilis kong kinuha ang susi ng aking sasakyan at tumuloy sa nasabing hospital.
After his operation agad siyang nilipat sa isang kwarto, I smile as I rub my hands on his wounded face, full of bruises and bandage on his head. He looks so weak and pale but I make me feel so happy right now.
Bumukas ang pinto at pumasok ang lalakeng inutusan ko. I quickly handed him a pack on money “Here’s your 100 thousand and don’t you ever showed up again, I’ll a sure you your safety and there’s no investigation that will happen I promise”
“thank you ma’am I’ll go ahead” I nodded, after he leave I take good care of Tove and contact his friend Tagan para hindi masyadong halata ang plano ko.
Pinalabas kong naaksidente siya and his car got bump into a old three on the street, good thing his firend didn’t hold any imvestigation because there to dumb to know it.
I act so innocent at them and tell them that we are in a relationship, so lumabas na pagdating dito ni Tove sa Europe ay he already cheated on his girl with me. I tell them that we been loving each other for a long time and guess what this dummies believe it.
And when Tove wakes up I made sure that his condition is the same thing in my plan, yes he got amnesia and I make him believe that I’m his Love.
Months passed by mabilis siyang nakarecover but his memory still brush out from his brain, when his in a good conditionalready dumating ang pamilya niya dito sa Europe and they choose to live here.
“Are you sure son you don’t remember Kali?” Tita Dahlia keeps on asking him that,nagaalala ako baka magtrigger ang memory niya at tuluyan niyang maalala ang babaeng iyon.
“Tita Tove and I got into a relationship since he went here in Europe back then he confess it to me that I’m the one he loves not that girl” kahit bakas ang pagdududa sa mukha ni Tita tumango nalang siya at sumangaayon saakin.
After a few days I heard her na papadalhan niya ng sulat si Kalila, good thing I’m fast naharang ko ang massage na iyon at pinadalhan sila ng sulat mula kay Kalila also I send a Photoshop pictures of her with some other man.
So they would believe that she’s no good for their son, because I’m the one for him.
“how dare she do this to my son akala ko pa man din mahal niya si Tove and this is what she do, siguro kaya pinili ni Tove si Fayre dahil ganito ang ginagawa ng babaeng ito sakanya I will never let her know where my son is!!!” Puno ng galit ang boses ni Tita.
That’s it great job Fayre now everything is going good with the plan…
“Do you remember me love?”
After I ask that again napahawak siya sa kanyang ulo at ininda ang sakit nito…. I use what his endearment with that Kalila so if he will remember a little thing he would believe that it’s me.
“yes I remember you, your my girlfriend” I can’t hide a smirk and quickly hugged him.
“Since your fine now can we resume our wedding next month love?” he stare at me for a moment.
“Sure let’s get married next month Love” he whisper and kissed me.
“Get a beauty sleep, you have to look gourgios tomorrow…” tumango ako aking assistant at paglabas niya sa aking silid tumayo ako mula sa kama at hinawakan ang gown na sususotin ko para bukas.
“Tomorrow will be the best day ever” I whisper and smile.
Kalila
“Co kuha lang ako ng tinapay sa loob ah” sambit ko habang tinahak ang daan sa kusina ng bahay, Coco is here for a visit kakatapos lang kasi ng shoot niya kaya dito dumiretso.
“sure” I heard her said.
Binuksan ko ang ref at kumuha ng palaman mula doon at ng isasara kona ito bigla akong napatikdi ng kumirot ang aking tyan kasabay non ay ang pagputopk ng panubigan ko.
I gasp and held on the kitchen sink para kumuha ng supporta… “COCO!!!!! MA, PA MANGANGANAK NA AKO!!!!” with that shout nakita ko nalang na tumatakbo na papalapit sakin si Mama at Papa pati na rin si Coco.
“Oh my god” Coco shouted.
“Tara na sa hospital” agad akong binuhat ni Papa palabas ng bahay at tinakbo sa hospital.
“You can do it Kali where here” Coco held my hand while we are at the car.
“Ma” I called my mother as I do the labor here in the car.
“Kalma anak kaya mo yan malapit na tayo” Kalmadong sambit ni mama….
I can do this!
Tove
“Let’s welcome the groom” Everyone inside the church where smiling at me as I enter.
Pagpwesto ko sa harap ng altar ay ang pagpasok ng iba pang tao sa loob ng simbahan, everyone is wearing their best dress like this was the wonderful event that they are waiting for.
I glance on my side and see Tagan with her wife and daughter. Staring at them makes me dream of a happy Family and now I’m going to start my own Family.
“Let’s all welcome the Lovely Bride”
With the girl I love……
“I LOVE YOU LOVE ALWAYS” I quickly shook my head when I heard that voice in my head.
Kumirot ang ulo ko napahawak ako dito… biglang may mga ala-alang lumalabas saking isipan.
“AY PALAKA!”
“I’m not crying for you to bail this flight Tove, just please let me hugged before you leave.”
I groan and undure the pain in my head… I heard someone’s voice…
“Tove are you ok?” Kuya Light ask me.
“My head hurts” I tell to my brother.
“Please leave and reach for your dreams Tove please” i suddenly feel pain in my chest hearing those voice….
It’s like I long for that voice fo so long…. Nakaramdam ako ng mabilis na pagtibok ang aking puso habang patuloy na naririnig ang boses na iyon…
“Hey Tove are you ok?” Hindi kona pinansin ang tanong ni Kuya, dahil napapikit na ako at ininda ang kirot ng aking ulo.
“Tove go already baka maiwan ka ng flight mo”
“Go Tove you can do it”
There a girl in my mind she’s dancing in the middle of the crowd…while I’m singing in the stage…
“Hello I’m Orabelle Flores” That name….
My heart skip beat….
“I’m Kalila Orabelle Flores”
I kneeled in front of her “Will you marry me after two years?”
“Yes Tove I will marry you I love you”
Those kisses, “Tove I love you love”
“Orabelle” I open my eyes and utter that name….
I remember everything…. “ORABELLE!!!!!!!!” I shouted and everyone stare at me, I saw Tagan and Celine stand up…
Tears flow in my face and look at them “I remember her” I whisper and pain eats me.
Fayre stop from walking in the isle and look at me… “You’re not my Love, You are not my Orabelle!!!!” she laid to me!!!
“Tove” napalingon ako kay Tagan ng tawagin niya ako.
I face him with a broken heart “Where’s my Orabelle?” I was filled with tears in front of the altar.
I saw how Celine tear up and talk “She’s giving birth to your twins Tove”
. . . . .
Napahinga nalang ako at nanghina…..
“It’s m-me K-Kalila”
“Tove can we stop this joke anymore, I what to talk to you about a serious thing”
“TOVE ANO BA TAMA NA TONG LARO NA ITO, AYAW KONA PLEASE LANG “
“MAGKAKAANAK NA TAYO TOVE PLEASE TAMA NA ITONG LARO NA ITO COME BACK TO ME LOVE PLEASE”
She was here all the time and all I do is to push her away….i felt my heart break into pieces….
“Tagan Take me to her please”
He nodded after that i just saw my self running out of that fake wedding…
“Tove No!!!!!!” i heard Fayre called my name but i just ignored her.
How there her, she fooled me!!!
“we’ll ride the private plane Tove come” i nodded when Tagan and Celine pull me to a private plane.
She’s giving birth to our twins without me…..
Tears continue flow down my cheeks as the plane started to fly.
“wait for me Love” i whsiper.
Kalila
“you did a great job Kali” Coco smile at me while we are all staring at my twins. Who’s peacefully sleeping beside me.
My two angels are here beside me, A boy and Girl twins…
Ang patunay ng pagmamahalan namin ni Tove….
“What will be there name Kali?” she ask as she held my baby’s cute little hands.
“this cute little boy right here will be Dayne Winter Flores and this pretty lady over here is Autumn Daice Flores—–”
“SALAZAR!” lahat kami sa silid ay nagulat sa biglang pagbukas ng pinto…
Kasabay non ay ang paglitaw ng lalakeng minamahal ko na hingal na hingal habang pinagmamasdan ako kasama ang mga anak namin.
“They are Salazar so as you” he pointed at me.
Tears escape from my eyes……
“L-Love”
Epilogue
20 years ago, “ma don ako oh!!!” A little girl keeps on pocking her ma’am skirt as she pointed the glass door to the garden.
“Basta bumalik ka kaagad Kalila ah” Her mother hesitated said and let go of her hands.
The little girl run to the glass door but immediately stop I she heard something.
“Hmm..hmmm…ohhohh…” a lovely harmonic voice where surrounding the whole wide garden of Salazar back yard that is what she heard.
As a handsome little boy hum certain music.
The little boy didn’t know that underneath the glass door through the garden, the little girl standing and watching him silently.
Cute little smiles were puzzled in her lips, as she admire the voice that coming from the handsome little boy.
The little girl decided to step out of the door, she silently went near him and accidently step on a small tree branches that made a loud sounds that stop the little boy from humming. The little girl’s whole body feels nervous as their eyes met.
She made an awkward smile at him and put a peace sign on the air. She saw how the little boy face turn red and quickly run pass through her.
“Hoy wait lang bata!” the little girl tried to stop him by calling him but he didn’t bother to look back, kaya naiwan ang batang babae na magisa sa napakalawak na garden ng Salazar’s Mansion.
The girl little hands landed on a bunch of pink roses as she tried to smell it but suddenly lose some balance and fell on the roses.
“Ouch” masakit ito ng konti dahil nauna ang mukha niya na nahulog bago ang buo kong katawan. It turns out na nasubsob ang mukha niya sa tumpok ng rosas.
Nakarinig siya ng mahinang hagik-gik mula sa pintuang gawa sa salamin, When she glance at it she saw the little boy laughing at her position and situation.
Iritang tumayo ang batang babae at tinuro ang batang lalake na nakatago sa pinto. “Hoy bata bakit ka tumatawa ah!!!” suway nito sa batang lalake.
The little boy steps out of the glass door and continue laughing at her. “You look funny” tinuro pa nito ang mukha ng batang babae na naging dahilan para kapain ito ng batang babae.
Puno ng petals ng rosas ang mukha nito. Magaslaw itong pinunasan ng batang babae at hindi napansin ang paglapit ng batang lalake sakanya.
“Bakit naman kasi nahulog ako––” hindi natapos ng batang babae ang kanyang binubulong ng hawakan ng batang lalake ang kanyang braso na nasakanyang mukha.
Binaba niya ito at nginitian ang batang babae. “Let me” pagpriprisinta nito sakanya.
Ang batang lalake ang nag-alis ng mga tiring rosas sakanyang mukha. Napatitig ang batang babae sakanya habang tinatanggal nito ang mga dumi sa mukha.
“Next time you should just pick a piece of flower and smell it, wag yong isusubsob mo ang sarili mo sa bulaklak.” Halatang nagpipigil ito ng tawa habang sinasabi iyon, kaya hindi mapigilan na kumunot ang mukha ng batang babae.
“Also if you want to hear me sing you should watch in front of me not behind of me ok” the little boy tap her head and create a handsome smile that made the little girl blushes.
“I will gladly sing for you” in just a snap the little boy steel a kiss form the little girl and quickly run inside the mansion, leaving the little girl stun.
“Kalila anak tara na uuwi na tayo tapos na akong magdeliver ng paninda ko” The little girl go back to her senses and quickly run to her mother.
“Oh bakit namumula ang mukha mo?” hinawakan ng mama niya ang kanyang baba at pinagmasdan ang kanyang mga pisngi na tila’y kasing kulay ng rosas.
“wala po ma hehe” she said, as they went out of the mansion, the cute little girl glances again to that mansion and saw the little boy seating in the window with his guitar.
Tumigil ito sa paglalakad at sumigaw “HOY ANONG PANGALAN MO BATA!!!” she shouted and catch the attention of the little boy.
“Tove” sagot ng batang lalake.
The little girl didn’t hear it clearly so she rub her head, and her mother grab her wrist and “Hoy bata ka wag ka ngang maingay dyan mapagalitan pa tayo diot tara na” her mom nag and they leave the mansion.
“Ano daw sabi niya? Tope?” the little girl whispers.
Tove
Present
I can’t hide my smile while staring at her childhood photo’s, it feels like yesterday when the 9 years old me steal a kiss to this cute little girl.
Back then I told my self that I will find this girl but I end up forgetting it and then destiny made his way for me to fulfill my words.
Now I end up marrying this cute little girl that now the mother of my Child…
“Tove Love Daice is finding you up stairs go on see her, magtatampo iyon!!” there she is wearing her apron and holding her spatula.
My wife, my love… my Orabell…
I smiel at her and nodded, sinunod ko ang sinabi niya at dinaluhan ang aming prinsesa sa itaas.
“What can I do for our little princess?” I said as I enter her room, naabutan kong yakap yakap siya ni Dayne at tilay pinapatahan nito ang kanyang kapatid.
“Daddy” my princess run to me and so I carry her. “What’s the problem Baby?” I finch her cute little nose and wipe her dry tears.
“I dream of monster daddy but Kuya Dayne wakes me up and hug me so I’m not afraid na” she’s pouting.
“that good, you did a great job young man” nakangiti kong sambit saking prinsipe. He smile at me and held my other hand.
“Alright let’s go to your Mommy and eat what she cook”
“Let’s go!!!” Daice.
“Here we go!!!” Dayne.
Sabay sabay kaming nagtungo sa kusina kung saan nagluluto ang babaeng pinaka mamahal ko.
I let the twins seated on the dining area and I enter the kitchen, I wrap my arms around this beautiful woman.
“Hey tapos na ito Love, andyan na ba ang mga bata?” she said even though she’s busy fixing her dish.
I smile and take a snip on her neck “thank you for everything Love, Thank you for giving me another chance thank you for loving me thank you Love.” I whisper to her ears.
“you’re always welcome Love and I’m always whiling to risk everything for you and the twins” Dahil sa sinabi niya I let her put down the dish she’s holding and make her face me I kissed her in her lips and deepens it.
She kissed me back ….
“I love you” I whisper between our lips.
“I love you more my perfect man” she answers back.
We stop when we heard a cute little giggles from the twins who’s standing at the kitchens door.
“hiihihihi” Daice.
“Hey dad why are you eating mommy’s lips?” Dayne ask, but Daice look at him and say “That’s not eating kuya it’s kissing!!”
Bumtaw sakin si Kalila and she held her waist on both sides and face our twins. “at san mo naman natutunan yan Daice???”
“Yaicks!” Daice bite her finger and do a peace sign on her mom.
I smile watching my own Family which I will cherish with all of my life.
I may be called as a Perfect Man but this Perfect man will not be completed without this Nasty girl in front of me.
Kalila completes me…
Perfect Man is not a Perfect Man with a Disaster and Kalila is my beautiful DISASTER….
Author: Thank you dahil umabot ka dito…. MY CNTRL S SERIES ENDS HERE THANK YOU VERY MUCH….
CITS PLAYLIST
Stuck it up by Liam Payne ft. Aboogiwitda hoodie
Fools by Troye Sivan
If i can’ t have you by Shawn Mendes
Why by Bazzi
Lights up by Harry Styles
Realize by Colbi Caillat/ Boyce Avenue Acoustic Cover
Beautiful by Bazzi
Still the one
Better
Best Part by Daniel Caesar
ILYSB by Lany
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Hello,
New Readers and Old Babidawns, I’m here to sincerely apologize for ruining your expectation for this story, alam kong sobrang daming errors, typos, grammatical errors, wrong spellings sa story na ito. Hindi po kasi inaasahan na madaming magbabasa nito ngayon kaya hindi ko muna inabala ang pageedit ng mga stories ko. Alam kong mahirap magbasa ng mga story na maraming error, please just let me finish my on-going story and I promise to fix all of my errors to all my story. Please don’t expect too much, I’m just starting to grow in this flatform. Please bear with me and I’m really sorry.
-Dawnvellichor
