Chapter: KABANATA ANIMHARPER CHANEL PARISI POINT OF VIEW.I gulped.That’s the first thing that I did as soon as I met his eyes. Tila ba biglang nawala ang sakit ko sa paa at ang pag-aalalang masaktan ako nang makatagpo ng aking mga mata ang kaniyang mga mata. His eyes are no doubt enticing. It may sound cliché but I really felt like my world stopped for a while while I am staring at him.Kakaiba. It felt weird but somehow, it doesn’t felt wrong.I was pulled out of my own reverie when he started walking—no, when he started running outside. Hindi na ako naka-angal pa nang mabilis siyang tumakbo habang walang kahirap-hirap na buhat ako. Akmang aayos ako ng puwesto nang hindi sinasadyang madali ng mga nakakasalubong namin ang ulo ko ngunit naunahan na niya ako. His other hand supported my head, as if he’s protecting it.Muli akong napalunok dahil sa
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Chapter: KABANATA LIMATSD 05HARPER CHANEL PARISI POINT OF VIEW.“My guards are missing,” I uttered silently while looking around.Eloise, who was beside of me, scoffed. “Baka nandiyan lang ang mga ‘yon. Maraming tao, mahirap talaga silang mahanap,” kaswal na sambit niya.Wala sa sarili naman akong napatango bago tumingin sa kaniya. I gave her a small smile. “May point ka,” sabi ko kaya naman napatango rin siya.“Tara na. Baka mas lalo pang mag-mantsa sa damit mo ‘yang alak na natapon ko.”Agad naman akong tumango bilang tanda ng pagsang-ayon sa sinabi niya. I smiled at her before I cling onto her arm. Mukha namang hindi niya inaasahan ang ginawa ko kaya’t nanlaki ang kaniyang mga mata. I chuckled softly. “Tara na.”Malakas siyang bumuntong hininga bago tumango at nagsimula na sa pagla
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Chapter: KABANATA APATHARPER CHANEL PARISI POINT OF VIEW.“Anong ginagawa natin dito?” I catechized as a roam my eyes around the place.I heard Maurice chuckled. “’Di ba sabi nga ni Danielle, welcome party niya dapat kaya ‘yan!” sagot niiya sa akin at humarap sa pinsan. “You like it?”Danielle immediately nod her head in return and hugged her cousin. “You know me too well talaga, Maurice girl! Yay! Come on, girls! Let’s party!” Excited na sigaw niiya kaya naman napalabi ako.Riley nudged my arm. “Huwag kang matakot. Nasa labas ang mga guards mo kaya safe tayo here,” she assured me. Malakas naman akong bumuntong hininga bago tumango bilang tugon.“Ah, Eloise!” sambit ko at humarap kay Eloise na inililibot pa rin ang paningin sa lugar. “Ayos lang bas a ‘yo na pumunta sa ga
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Chapter: KABANATA TATLOHARPER CHANEL PARISI POINT OF VIEW.“So how old are you, Eloise?” I asked as I smiled widely towards her. Excited ko siyang tiningan dahil tumabi siya sa akin sa sofa.She timidly smiled back. “Twenty three po,” mahinang sagot niya.Napatango naman ako habang nakatingin sa kaniya at inoobserbahan ang kaniyang bawat galaw. She looks pretty but she’s shy. . . and as an extrovert, it feels like I have a responsibility to become an ice-breaker to introverts like her.“May kapatid ka ba?”Bahagya siyang natigilan dahil sa tanong ko kaya’t agad na nagsalubong ang aking kilay. Pasimple siyang bumuntong hininga ngunit hindi nakatakas iyon sa aking mga mata. Kapagkuwan ay nag-angat siya ng tingin at ngumiti sa akin. “I have three brothers and one sister. I’m the youngest one,” she answered.
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Chapter: KABANATA DALAWAHARPER CHANEL PARISI POINT OF VIEW.“Paalis ka?”Nag-angat ako ng tingin kay Yaya Melanie nang magsalita siya mula sa pintuan ng aking kuwarto. Sinagot ko siya ng marahang pagtango bago ipinagpatuloy na isuot ang aking hikaw. “Saglit lang naman po ako, Yaya. Huwag po kayong mag-alala sa akin,” sagot ko at tipid siyang nginitian.I heard her sigh. “Saan ka ba pupunta at nang masamahan na kita,” nag-aalalang tanong niya.Lumingon ako sa gawi niya at lumabi. “Yaya, malaki na ako. Kaya ko na po ang sarili ko, huh? Saka hindi naman po ako magtatagal. Sabi kasi ni Maurice ay ngayon ang dating ni Danielle kaya magkakamustahan pa kami.”“Maurice? Iyan ba ‘yong may-ari ng magazine kung saan kayo na-feature? Ano nga ulit ‘yong title ng magazine, ‘nak? U-Uh. . . Bachel. . . ano nga?”
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Chapter: KABANATA ISAHARPER CHANEL PARISI POINT OF VIEW.“Dad!” I chimed happily as I ran towards my Dad who just came home from his campaign. He smiled towards me as he opened his arms to welcome me with a hug.Nang makalapit ako sa kaniya ay mahigpit ko siyang sinalubong ng isang mahigpit na yakap. “Dad, I miss you so much. Bakit ngayon lang po kayo?” I asked, pouting.I heard him chuckle upon hearing what I said. “I was too busy, princess. Huwag kang mag-alala, babawi si Daddy, huh?” he answered as he kissed the top of my head.Muli akong napalabi bago humiwalay ng yakap sa kaniya. “Pero Dad, ilang taon mo na ‘yang sinasabi. Sabi mo bago ka umalis, sasamahan mo akong um-attend ng fashion show sa France pero hindi ka naman dumating.”“But I sent you a present, right? Saka pinasama ko naman sa ‘yo si Yaya Melanie mo p
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Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog)
“Dreaming is easy. I can dream while I'm sleeping or whenever I want to. But the process of turning that dream into reality, that's the hardest part.”----------------Growing up with a family of politicians, Celeste Louisse firmly believes that she should always be on top. With that in mind, when she entered Avalon High, she already set her eyes to the price- to be a part of The Rank Five. Together with her friends: Kelly, Ashanti and Clio, they immediately rose to stardom when they won the title. Everything is going as smoothly as they planned... but not until the four boys came to take their spots.
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Chapter: SPECIAL CHAPTER: Celeste & MarkusCELESTE"Law or leave, Celeste?"I forced a smile before turning my head towards the direction of my friends. Nakatingin sila sa akin at tila nagtataka sa kung ano mang pinag-uusapan namin ni Mommy.Muli akong nag-iwas ng tingin sa kanila. I didn't expect that I'll hear those words even after two months since I last heard it.Ganoon pa rin ang epekto. Nakakatakot."Let's just talk about that later, shall we?" I asked.I heard her sighed on the other line. "I want your answer now, Celeste Louisse. Hindi ko hawak ang oras ko," seryosong saad niya."At hindi mo rin po hawak ang oras ko.""Binabastos mo na ba ako?" tanong niya pero ramdam ko ang pagpipigil sa bawat salitang binibigkas niya.Malakas akong bumuntong hininga at marahang umiling kahit na alam ko na naman na hindi
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Chapter: SPECIAL CHAPTER: Ashanti & DaneASHANTI"Let's talk."I swallowed the lump on my throat before looking at Dane. "Bibili muna ako ng kape."He was taken aback at first but he just sighed. Nakibit-balikat naman ako. Coffee is a must lalo pa't mukhang seryoso ang pag-uusapan namin."Gusto mo bang samahan kita?" tanong niya."Bahala ka."Tumayo ako at agad naman siyang sumunod. Para siyang tuta na ayaw mahiwalay sa amo. Mahina akong tumawa at napailing dahil sa naisip ko.Nagpatuloy naman ako sa paglalakad at dumiretso sa cafeteria. Kakaunti na ang tao roon kaya't mabilis kaming nakapasok."Bibili ka rin ba?" tanong ko kay Dane."Ako na ang bibili. Iced coffee pa rin ba?"Tumango ako at umupo na sa pinakamalapit na upuang nakita ko. I propped
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Chapter: SPECIAL CHAPTER: Kelly & ZevKELLY"So, what are we doing here?" I asked as I roamed my eyes around the restaurant."To eat?" he asked sarcastically.I rolled my eyes and glared at him. "Puwede bang umayos ka kahit for today lang?"He chuckled. "I'm just stating a fact, sweetheart.""As far as I know, I never agreed to be your sweetheart.""You don't like it? Alright, babe."Muli kong iniikot ang mga mata ko. "Can you just stop flirting at me? Hindi ka funny.""Sigurado kang hindi ka natutuwa?"Awtomatikong tumaas ang kilay ko nang magsalita siya ng Tagalog. He's still sounds awkward speaking it but he improved."Hindi," sagot ko.He let out a soft chuckle. "Suit yourself, sweetheart.""I'm not your sweetheart nga, okay? Hindi ba magagal
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Chapter: SPECIAL CHAPTER: Clio & JarvisCLIO"Does your Mom already knew that you stole Celeste's spot?"He chuckled. "Siyempre hindi.""Why didn't you tell her?""Maybe because at some point, I wanted her to be proud of me. Even though I grew up apart from her, I still love her. Just like every other child, I want to feel loved by her just like how I love her."I let out a harsh breath. "You did well," I uttered.He looked at me confusedly. "Bakit naman? I broke your trust, right?""But atleast you did your best to make up from your mistake. That's enough."The corner of his lips quirked up. "Gusto mo talaga ako eh, ano?"Napailing naman ako at sinamaan siya ng tingin. "Gago," bulong ko."Pero kung hindi mo ako gusto..."Taka akong tumingin sa kaniya. "Ano?"
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Chapter: EPILOGUEEPILOGUE CELESTE "You really bad mouthed Markus on National TV a while ago, huh?" I leaned against my chair and crossed my arms. "Nagsabi lamang ako ng totoo," giit ko. "Why are you like that ba? You looked so grumpy," tanong ni Kelly at uminom sa binili niyang frappe. "Try mo kayang tumingin sa labas. Nakakatakot 'yung mga fans mo," reklamo ko. She chuckled. "Hindi naman sila makakapasok dito sa loob. Don't worry," she said and smiled on the camera outside. Napailing naman ako. She's really fond of cameras now. Parang dati, papageant-pageant lang siya sa mga school. Tapos ngayon, artista na. Kelly Eiryne Carson, one of the highest paid actress in the country. "Balita ko you'll join Binibining Pilipinas. Is that true?" tanong ko. Tumingin siya sa akin at ng
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Chapter: THIRTY FIVECELESTEI let out a harsh breath as a sign of relief while walking at the corridor together with my friends. The news of the removal of The Rank Five system spread like a wild fire not only in Avalon High but also outside.As usual, some of the students are already gossiping things about us— which I don't mind at all. Everyone have a different opinion and I respect that.However, I stand tall and firm on my belief. The removal of The Rank Five system may not benefit the school like the previous school years but it would surely benefit the mental health of the students.A school is a place to learn and discover new things. It should not be a place for competitions that may affect the well-being of the student inside and outside the school premises. A school is a place to earn new friends that might last a lifetime and it shouldn't be a place for rivalry."I think some people are cursing us on their minds," Kelly whi
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY THREEANDRIETTE"Okay class, we're having an acquitance party next next week and I am hoping for your participation as a whole. By this time, you can pick whoever you want as a partner. That's all. Class dismissed." Our teacher remarked and just left our classroom. "So, how 'bout a shopping? Let's buy what we're going to wear!" Leticia said excitedly."Fine. Let's go after cla—" Adhaya did not finish what she's going to say when I cutted her off. "I'm not going." "What? Girl, this is once in a lifetime event! Why?" I rolled my eyes nd started packing my things. "Can't you see? None of them wants to be my partner and so did I! I don't want to go to that boring party, okay? I'd rather sleep at home all night." Wala silang nagawa kundi mapailing. The hell I care. "Mauna na 'ko sa cafeteria. Follow me if you want," dagdag ko at agad ring lumabas ng classroom. To be honest, hindi naman talaga ako sa cafeteria magpupunta. Me an
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY TWOANDRIETTE"You like Andriette?""Not that I really like her, it's just that, she's close to my ideal type." Claude answered. I can hear my friends slightly screaming and cheering for Claude—well, except Adhaya. "Are you open to any kind of relationships, Claude?" Alexis asked once again."Of course, but that is impossible for me and the girl that I like." My classmates screeched and look teasingly at Claude. What the fuck."Imposible raw oh, Andriette!" One of my classmate shouted. I rolled my eyes and tried to compose myself. No troubles, Andriette. No troubles."Can y'all please shut the fuck up?" I murmured."No cursing in my class, Flynn." Once again, I secretly rolled my eyes in dissapointment."Enough with that topic, everyone. So, what is our lesson last week?" she said which stops the whole class from speaking. Damn, recitation.----"Hey Dri! Anong scene 'yun, ha?" tanong ni Leticia m
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY ONEANDRIETTE"Of course, who wouldn't find her attractive?" Muntik ko nang maibuga ang iniinom kong milkshake at marahas na tumingin kay Dixon."What the heck?" pabulong kong tanong sa katabi kong tanong sa kaniya."I'm just saying the truth, Dri." I've had a goosebumps all over my body when he called my name. Shit, what the heck is really happening?"You-you're just ki-kidding r-right?" I said while stuttering. Shit."Why would I?" tuluyang nanlaki ang mata ko at gulat na tumingin sa kaniya.
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTYANDRIETTE"Girl, that scene was so epic! Wala talagang makakatalo sa ganda ni Miss Maisie, ano?" Pasimple akong umirap dahil sa sinabi ni Adhaya. Let's just say that she idolized that slut so much. Hindi niya man lamang alam na may itinatago palang kulo sa loob iyong babaeng iyon. "Nah. I think it's inappropriate that she humiliated Fraser infront of everyone. In fact, it's not her fault if Miss Maisie is deaf. Duh, I can clearly hear her answer awhile ago." Hindi ko mapigilang mapalabi habang inaalala ang nangyaring commotion kanina. Tinawag kasi ni Miss Maisie si Erin kanina sa recitation pero hindi niya narinig ang sagot ni Erin kaya pinahiya niya. As a teacher, it's her role to teach and not to humiliate her pupils. Bakit kaya nakapasa sa board exam ang babaeng iyon kung simpleng proper ethics, hindi niya alam?"Kasalanan rin naman kasi ni Fraser iyon, girl. Alam niya namang recitation, hindi niya pa nilakasan ang boses niya." Sabi naman ni Alexis hab
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Chapter: CHAPTER NINETEENANDRIETTEIt's already past twelve when I woke up. Wala na ring tao sa bahay kundi ako. What's new? Tsk.I just grabbed some left over foods from yesterday and ate it. Geez, I am starving! Iba pa rin kasi talaga kapag nag-aalmusal. Bakit ba kasi hindi nila ako ginising? Napailing na lamang ako at ipinagpatuloy ang pagkain. I am planning to study and surf on the internet all day. Wala naman akong ibang magagawa kundi iyon.Napalingon ako nang tumunog ang phone ko tanda na may tumatawag. Napailing ako nang unknown number ang caller. Sa pagkakaalam ko wala naman akong ibang pinagbibigyan ng number ko? "Uhm. Yes?" tanong ko mula sa kabilang linya."Hello? Is this Miss Andriette Flynn?" Awtomatikong kumunot ang noo ko nang kilala ako nito. "Yes, sino 'to?" I answered."Oh. This is the school's secretary. I just want to inform you that our Principal wants to talk to you. Can you please come to school now?" Napatayo naman ako
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTEENANDRIETTE"Are you saying that I am the one who stole the crest, Sir?"I pursed my lips together as my eyes landed on our dean. He gave us a meaningful smile before shrugging."Who knows?" he asked Claude.Claude chuckled before straightening his body. "I'm sorry to dissapoint you Sir but I am sending my homework to our homeroom teacher. You can ask her if you want. I can even provide you my laptop as an evidence."My lips parted in shock. Why the heck is he so smart?!The Dean nodded his head before looking at me. "I deeply apologized for the misunderstanding, Miss Flynn. We are going to look more thoroughly to this case."I nodded. "That's alright, dean.""You should thank Mr. Moore for proving your innocence. If it weren't for him, maybe you're still expelled right now."I bit my lower lip and smiled awkwardly. "
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty“You know my Dad, Lyana? How come?”Gulat akong lumingon sa gawi ni Preston at hindi makapaniwalang tumingin sa kaniya. Umawang ang labi ko at muling ibinalik ang tingin sa gawi ng ama niya upang siguruhin na hindi lamang ako namamalikmata. Ilang beses akong kumurap habang nakatingin sa kaniya ngunit wala akong ibang nakita kung hindi ang paglalaro ng ngisi sa kaniyang mga labi.Nakangisi siya na para bang sinasabi na…“Magandang araw, Ma’am.”Mas lalong umawang ang labi ko at wala sa sariling hinampas si Preston sa kaniyang balikat. “Siya nga!” Malakas na sigaw ko at hindi ulit makapaniwalang tumingin sa kaniyang ama.“Dad, paano mo nakilala si Lyana? Why did you call her… Ma’am?” takang tanong din ni Preston sa ama ngunit nagkibit-balikat lamang ito. “Let’s just talk about that later, son. Why don’t you introduce that lady to us first?” Hindi tulad kanina nang una niya akong binati at tinawag na Ma’am ay iba na
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty Nine“What…”Marahas akong lumingon sa gawi ni Preston at pinanlakihan siya ng mga mata. Agad naman siyang umiling at iwinasiwas ang mga kamay na parang dinedepensahan ang sarili. “No. I didn’t tell them to come here. Hindi ko nga alam na pupunta pala sila rito…”Pinanliitan ko siya ng mga mata kaya’t muli siyang umiling. “Trust me, babe. Wala akong alam… promise. I swear,” dagdag niya pa.Gusto ko pa sana siyang suwayin dahil tinawag na naman niya akong ‘babe’ kahit na hindi ko pa rin siya tuluyang pinapatawad pero hindi ko na lamang pinansin ang pagtawag niya sa akin ng ganoon dahil abala ako sa pag-iisip ng mga maaaring mangyari kapag nalaman ng mga magulang niya ang tungkol sa akin… o baka naman alam na nila kaya sila pumunta rito?Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at wala sa sariling sinapo ang aking bibig dahil sa kaba. Ano na lamang ang iisipin nila sa akin? Sigurado akong magagalit sila sa akin tulad ni Preston kaya…Wala sa sarili akong napahaw
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty Eight“I already told you to just stay at your room, right?” Inagaw sa akin ni Preston ang hawak kong walis at nakataas ang kilay na tumingin sa akin. “Bakit ba ayaw mong makinig?”Umirap ako nang marinig ang sinabi niya at ipinagkrus ang aking dalawang braso. Hindi ako nagdalawang isip na makipagsukatan ng tingin sa kaniya. “Huwag mo akong utusan, hindi kita boss,” ganti ko. “Of course, I am not your boss. I already fired you, remember?”Mas lalo ko pa siyang sinamaan ng tingin kaya’t sa huli ay wala siyang nagawa kung hindi ang malakas na bumuntong hininga at mapailing. Inismiran ko muna siya bago inagaw ang kinuha niya sa aking walis tambo. “You don’t have to clean Chantal’s room, Lyana. Malinis naman. You should just go to your room and rest—““Paanong rest eh hindi nga ako pagod?” Inis na tanong ko pabalik at tinaasan siyang muli ng kilay. “At saka buntis lang ako, may paa at kamay pa rin ako kaya hayaan mo akong kumilos.”
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty Seven“Sinong buntis? Ako?” Itinuro ko ang sarili ko at mabilis na umiling. “H-Hindi, ah! B-Baka iba! Baka ‘yong iba mong… g-girlfriend! Oo, baka ‘yong iba mong—““I don’t have any other girlfriend, Lyana.” Malakas siyang bumuntong hininga at walang emosyon akong tiningnan. “And don’t even bother lying to me. I already know the truth.”“Hindi nga sabi ako buntis. Sino bang nagsabi sa ‘yo, ha? Sinabi ba ni Dalia?” “Pati ba naman ‘yang panibago nating anak, gusto mo pa ring itago at ipagkait sa akin?”Natigilan ako nang marinig ang sinabi niya kaya’t wala sa sarili akong nagbaba ng tingin. Sinabi na sa akin noon pa man ni Dalia na ganito ang magiging reaksiyon ni Preston kapag nalaman niya ang balak kong pagtatago sa anak namin mula sa kaniya pero hindi ko pa rin siya pinakinggan. Nagpkawala ako ng malakas na buntong hininga at nangingilid na nag-angat muli ng tingin sa kaniya. “Bakit ba parang concern na concern ko kung sakali m
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty Six“Wala ka na ba talagang kahit kaunting tiwala na natitira para sa akin, ha?”Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ko at lumingon sa kaniya. Malakas siyang bumuntong hininga. “It’s not about trust, Lyana. That guy clearly told me to send his greetings to your son. Sino pa bang ibang anak mo maliban kina Jarvis at Chantal, ha?” Mariing tanong niya.Kinagat ko ang aking ibabang labi at nag-iwas ng tingin. Gusto kong sabihin sa kaniya na ibang anak ang tinutukoy ni Gab at hindi si Jarvis ngunit alam kong kapag sinabi ko ang totoo, baka mas lalo niya lang akong kamuhian—namatay sa pangangalaga ko ang sarili kong anak. Sino ba namang hindi magagalit sa akin? Sinong hindi ako sisihin?“Problema na naming dalawa ‘yon ni Gab at hindi ka na kasali. Ang concern mo lang dito ay ang mga bata kaya huwag ka nang makisali pa sa problema ko,” malamig na sambit ko habang hindi nakatingin sa kaniya.“I am asking if Jarvis is my son—““Oo nga sabi!” Hindi ko na
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty Five“A-Anong ginagawa mo rito?”Mas lalo siyang napangisi nang marinig ang tanong ko kaya’t mas lalo lamang akong sinalakay ng kaba. Ilang taon ko na rin siyang hindi nakikita dahil nakulong siya noon at nang makalaya naman siya ay hindi na nagtagpo ang landas namin kaya’t akala ko ay hindi na kami muling magkikita pa.Kung alam ko lang sana na magtatagpo pa ang landas naming dalawa, sana naihanda ko ang sarili ko dahil sa pagkakataong ito, para akong binabangungot habang tinitingnan niya ako. “I just got here with my girlfriend. Hindi ko naman alam na dito pa pala kita makikita and oh…” Dumako ang mga mata niya sa mga pagkaing nakahain sa lamesa kaya’t muli akong napalunok dahil sa kaba. “Mukhang nakahanap ka na naman ng mayamang lalaking peperahan, ha? Who is he? Ipakilala mo naman ako.”Kinagat ko ang aking ibabang labi at hindi nakasagot sa tanong niya. Luminga-linga siya sa paligid at nang makumpirmang kakaunti ang tao ay saka siya umupo sa upuang inuupuan ni Dalia kanina. Nahigit k
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