Tulog ako buong biyahe namin pabalik. Gumising lang ako noong nasa building na kami ng condo. Nauna na akong pumasok, dala ang color blue ko na travelling bag na pinaglagyan ng mga damit na ginamit ko.
Pagpasok na pagpasok ko sa aking kuwarto ay pagod kong ibinagsak ang katawan ko sa malambot na kama. Nakatulog agad ako. Kahit ang insomnia ko ay hindi na napigilan ang antok ko.
Days had passed like a whirl wind. Its now our fifth month working here.
Tutok na tutok ang mga mata ko sa story na ini-edit ko. Minamadali ko ito dahil after ng editing ay titingnan ko pa kung kailangan pa ng revision. Of course to make the story clear and compelling. I want to make this story presented consistently and it would reach the standard of the readers.
Napaigtad ako ng biglang sumigaw si Sir Anton. Tila tuwang tuwa. Nakitawa rin sila Ma'am Amelia pati ang ibang mga nasa team nila. Mayroon kasing iba't ibang teams dito. Magkakahiwalay kami nila Rio at Jomarie, under si Rio ni Ma'am Janica. Si Jomarie naman ay kay Sir Anton. Under naman ako at si El sa team ni Ma'am Amelia. "Yes!" masayang sigaw ni Sir Anton. Kapagkuwan ay humalakhak siya. "Dumating na rin! sa wakas!" mas lalong lumakas ang halakhak niya. Bahagyang itinaas pa ang isa sa mga librong nasa trolly na tulak tulak ng isa pang empleyado. Siguro ay galing pa sa factory at kakadala lamang dito.Out of curiousity, lumapit ako sa kinaroroonan nila para makita kung anong libro ang pinagkakaguluhan nila.
Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko ng mahagilap ko na ang title ng librong pinagkakaguluhan nila. 'Yong 'Seasons of April' Book 3! I'm dying just to get that book!
"Oh, kumuha na kayo ng kaniya kaniyang copy!" Muling humalakhak si Sir Anton sa amin. Kapagkuwan noong kukuha na ako ng kopya para sa akin ay binalingan niya ako.
"Oh, Ryll mamaya ka na kumuha ng kopya mo, okay lang ba? makikisuyo sana ako sayo, paki lagay naman 'yong mga bagong dating na goods do'n sa may kitchen at paki organize na rin ng maayos.." Aniya at kinindatan pa ako.
Natawa naman ako sa pakikisuyo n'ya sa akin. Pero gusto ko ma talagang maipagtabi ng kopya yung sarili ko. Natatawang tumango nalang ako. Sana lang hindi ako maubusan mamaya.
"Sige po, okay lang po Sir, anytime..." I gave him an assuring smile.
Kapagkuwan ay natagpuan ko nalang ang sarili kong naglalakad patungo sa mini kitchen rito sa opisina.Pagkapasok palang ay nakita ko na agad sa gray stoned counter top ay bowl ng snacks namin na wala nang laman. Napatingin naman ako sa may gilid kung saan, namataan ko ang tatlong box. Nilapitan ko ito para makita ang mga laman. Umupo na ako sa sahig para hindi ako mahirapan sa pagtitingin ng mga laman.
Sa unang box, nakalagay ang mga snacks. Like, biscuits, candies and also peanuts. Really? peanuts? maybe to sharpen our memory.I opened the second box. Ang nakalagay doon ay mga instant coffee. With different types and flavors of coffee. Such as, Caramel Macchiato, Latté and of course the very popular, French Vanilla. Napatango tango ako bago binuksan ang pangatlong kahon.
Binuksan ko iyon at nakita ko ang iba't ibang klase iced tea's and water bottles. Mayroon din doo'ng mga iced coffees. Nang makita ko ang lahat ay tumayo na ako para maisalansan ko na ang mga snacks sa isang lalagyan na naroon. Nilagyan ko rin pati ang glass bowl na lalagyanan rin ng snacks. Kapagkuwan ay kinuha ko mula sa box ang mga instant coffee. Itinabi ko ito sa lalagyanan sa tabi lamang ng coffee maker na naroon. Ang ibang sumobra at hindi nagkasya roon ay ilalagay ko sana sa may cupboard, kaya lang ay medyo may kataasan iyon at nahihirapan akong maabot. Maisasampa ko na sana ang sachet ng instant coffee roon ng biglang may umagaw no'n sa kamay ko at inilagay sa loob n'yon."Oh, thank you for helping me." I told to the person who helped me from behind. I puffed a loud breath bago ko hinarap iyon. Natigilan ako nang nakita ko kung sino ang tumulong sa akin.
Si Elouise lang pala. "Hey, what are you doing here?" I arched a brow.Wearing a maroon button down long sleeves dress shirt rolled until his elbow with 2 buttons opened. Just enough hide the pendant of his necklace inside. His dress shirt was tucked in his black pants. He's wearing his specs."I am thinking of having snacks and iced coffee here when I saw you struggling to put that sachets of coffee inside the cupboard.. So I helped you.." He explained.Ngumisi s'ya sa akin. "I am awesome, aren't I?" Nalukot agad ang mukha ko. Oh, God. He's boasting again. "Whatever.." I rolled my eyes at him."Well, whatever too.. work hard huh." He smirked before getting an iced coffee in the fridge and a pack of peanuts and walked away.I puffed a breath before resuming fixing these things in here. I opened the refrigerator and put the iced coffees, tea's and watter bottles inside. After putting all the necessary things I have to take care of here, I clapped my hands for this little accomplishment that I've done.Before getting out of the kitchen, I eat some chocolates and of course an iced coffee to hype me up. Umupo ako sa counter stool na naroon habang nilalantakan ang chocolates at umiinom ng iced coffee ko na French Vanilla.Pagkatapos kong magpahinga ng kaunti habang nakaupo sa stool, bumalik na ako pabalik kung nasa'n ang office namin. "Sana may naitabi silang copy ng libro para sa akin," bulong ko sa sarili ko.Pabalik na ako ng makasalubong ko si Rio na may dalang isang brown na clip board na natanaw kong maraming papel ang nakaipit at kagat kagat ang isang black pen nang makita n'ya ako ay tinanggal n'ya ang pagkakakagat para makausap ako ng maayos. "Oh, girl sa'n ka galing? nakakuha ka na ba ng copy ng Book 3 ng Seasons of April, limited lang iyon." Alanganin akong ngumiti sakan'ya. "Hindi pa nga e. Nakisuyo kasi si Sir Anton kanina. Sana may abutan pa ako..""Sige, mauna na ako baka masigawan nanaman ako ni Ma'am Janica," aniya at napangiwi.Natatawang tumango naman ako sakanya at mababang kumaway habang naglalakad s'ya palayo.I sighed and go back to check if they reserved a book for me. When I arrived, It was already finished. All the copies are gone. How unfortunate.Bagsak ang balikat na nagtungo ako sa library. I would try to ease the sadness and disappoinment that I am feeling right now. This would be the first time I would go here, because these past few months I became quite busy with paper works. I opened the wooden door. This door was separating the library. Pagpasok ay agad na mapapansin ang wooden floors. It's really neat. There were so many shelves and the books are neatly lined up. With their different sections. There's a Romance section, Adult section, Fiction, Non- fiction and Of course educational section. The books in very section has arranged in Alphabetical orders. I can say it's well organized. At the end of the shelves, there is the wide window. There are also comfortable tables and chairs. With a small lampshade at the left side.I went to one of the shelves and chose one book to read. Fortunately, my eyes caught one of my favorite book. 'She, who loved by the stars' by DarkHeart. I smiled. Wherever library I go, I could always find your works huh.
After I picked my desired book to read, umupo na ako sa table na malapit lamang sa malaking glass window. I started reading to comfort my self. That book was really a limited edition. Unfortunately I lost the opportunity. I stayed in the library for one hour. I felt my eyes ached a little because of too much reading. I enjoyed reading tho.I returned the book from the shelf I get it from. Then stormed out and walked back to the office where my table is.Pabalik na ako sa table ko ng biglang sumulpot si Sir Anton sa harap ko! Muntikan na akong mapatalon sa gulat! Really?! punong puno ba ng kamalasan ang araw na ito? Bakit ba puro utos nalang? Ang daming hadlang sa kaligayahan ko. Jusko.Ngumiti naman si Sir Anton sa akin ng pagkatamis tamis. Napangiwi ako. Parang s'ya ang puno't dulo ng lahat ng ito ah! Kung hindi n'ya ako inutusan kanina edi sana nakaabot ako sa distribution ng limited edition copies ng Book 3 ng Seasons of April! But nonetheless, he's still my senior in this field. I have to show my respect."Salamat sa pag-arrange ng goods sa kitchen ha.."Alanganin naman akong tumawa. "Ah, okay lang po Sir, anytime.""So, should I call you whenever I need something?" Ngumisi s'ya sa akin. Damn bakit ko ba kasi sinabing 'anytime'. Bobo mo talaga, Ryll.Hilaw akong ngumiti sakan'ya. "S-Sure, of course, Sir.."Humalakhak s'ya ng malakas. "Chill, I'm just kidding. Sige na you may proceed to your table now." He said playfully. Tinalikuran n'ya ako at maglakad pabalik sa table ng team n'ya. There's something in his smile tho. It's like he knows something that I don't know.Wala na naman si Elouise sa table n'ya. What the hell? Sa'n ba nagpupunta ang lalaking iyon e hindi naman s'ya journalist. I shooked my head.I sat on my swivel chair. When I already seated, iniusog ko paatras ng bahagya ang swivel chair ko at yumuko ako ng bahagya. Nakahawak ang kaliwang kamay ko sa edge ng mesa. May kukunin sana akong files sa drawer ko, pero nasagi ko ang g-tech ko kaya nahulog ito sa sahig.Pinulot ko agad dahil madali itong masira. Napaka nipis pa naman ng tip nito. Tapos med'yo expensive pa. Low budget pa naman ako. Pagkapulot ko ay hinawi ko ang mga buhok na tumabing sa mukha ko.
Chineck ko muna iyon kung naputol ba o hindi 'yong tip. Buo at hindi naputol o di kaya'y bumaluktot. Mabuti nalang at pa side ang bagsak n'ya kanina.
"Hay, buti nalang," I let out a relieved sigh. I got the files that I need Inside my drawer and I was about to write something ng may mahagip ang mata ko.Parang nagliwanag muli ang mundo ko at parang hindi pa nagsi-sink in sa akin na nahagip ng mata ko ang isang libro na nakapatong sa pinaka edge ng table ko! Seasons of April Book 3! My lips parted in excitement.
Napatayo pa ako sa swivel chair ko at nagniningning ang mga matang dinampot ko iyon. I can't belive it! It's real! like my name! I thought I was just dreaming but the moment I touched it, I know it was the one.
Umupo ako ulit at inamoy amoy ko pa ito kung amoy publishing house pa ba at para na rin buklat buklatin ang mga pahina.Sinampal ko pa ang mukha ko, baka imagination ko lang ito. Med'yo napalakas nga lang.Of course, bago ko tingnan ang unahan, syempre likuran muna. Gano'n talaga ako kapag nagbabasa.
Epilogue muna bago Prologue. Ang ipinagbabawal na technique sa pagbabasa sa iba dahil nas-spoil daw ang ending no'ng story. Duh, ganoon din naman iyon, inadvance ko lang. Hilig ko ring basahin ang 'Author's note' ni DarkHeart sa pinaka last page. Everytime I read his author's note, I just feel warm. It was always heart warming for me.
Atlast. I found his author's note at the last page. I read it.
My brows furrowed, it was written in different language. I think it's written in Spanish— no! In Portuguésé!'Meus livros são a janela do meu coração.'—DarkHeart.That was his author's note. I am confused. What does it mean?
Still confused, I opened my laptop to research it's meaning. After I searched it's meaning, I read it in a low voice."My books are the window to my heart..." I said confusingly."His books?.." Nag isip akong mabuti, "What about his books?"
Is this some kind of confession? if it is, whoever that girl, she's so auspicious. I envy her. Sana all may author.
Darkheart, it was always fun to hide in the dark huh..
After reading his Author's note, I slowly closed the book. Oh my God. I still can't belive it. How come I received this book anyway? Sino naman kaya ang may mabuting pusong nakaalala sa akin at ipinagtabi pa ako ng kopya na ito. I shooked my curious little head."Ryll, hindi ka pa magla-lunch?"Napa-angat ako ng tingin sa nagsalita. It was Jomarie. A smile plastered on his face. Sometimes, I smell something fishy with these two. Jomarie and Rio. But, well I think it's impossible. Or maybe not.They're just so close to each other. I pity him. Rio is spoil rotten. Her mom doesn't want her to work as an editor but it's her decision when she applied for the job.Dinalahan pa nga s'ya ng mommy n'ya ng mas malaking swivel chair at ng bagong laptop para mas maging kumportable s'ya habang nagta-trabaho. But of course, she h
I ran. Parang bombang sumabog kanina sa akin ang impormasyong iyon. Paano n'ya naitago sa akin iyon? Paano? Imposible iyon, paanong s'ya si Darkheart? I stopped only when I noticed that I already got away from the building where Elouise is. Madilim na ang langit. Hinahabol ko pa ang hininga ko. Then realization hit me hard. I bit my lower lip. Nag-flashback bigla sa utak ko. Yung pagkakataong mukha s'yang stressed, iyong mga pagkakataon na wala s'ya sa table n'ya. Does it make any sense? Pero paanong kahit sinong emplayado roon ay wala manlang nabanggit na s'ya iyon? bakit parang hindi naman s'ya kilala ro'n? Mapakla akong natawa. Malamang kinontsaba n'ya ang lahat nang nandoon para walang magsalita kahit isa. Why I am so stupid? Naglalakad na ako ng biglaang bumuhos ang ulan! Cra
"Faster, Ryll! run, faster!" I told to myself again and again inside my head! There's a man who's running after me holding a knife! Fuck this!I ran as fast as I can, until the road end. And I fell. Oh, no! I felt his hand hold my feet! I faced him, but I couldn't see a glimpse of his face.. His face was.. blank.. He was about to stab me with his knife—I opened my eyes. I could feel my sweat dripping in my forehead down to my neck. Damn. That was such a scary dream.Huminga ako ng malalim at ipinatong ko ang isa kong braso sa aking mga mata. Fuck that dream.Ilang minuto akong nanatili sa ganoong puwesto hanggang sa naisipan ko nang bumangon para tingnan kung anong oras na ba. Tiningnan ko ang digital clock na nasa bed side table ko.
It's quarter to eight when we entered the building. Wearing a black skinny fit pants and a black smock shirt, parang normal na araw pa rin iyon sa opisina. Pero para sa akin, hindi.Paanong magiging normal kung ang lalaking naglalakad sa aking tabi ay ang Vice President at Chief Editor, hindi lang iyon, siya rin ang Exclusive Writer ng Publishing Company na ito!Sabay kaming pumasok sa elevator. Pailan ilan ang bumabating empleyado sakan'ya. Subalit kapag nililingon ko na ay nananahimik. What? they didn't know that I already knew? So they really kept it from me?Tumunog ang elevator hudyat na nasa tamang palapag na ang ibang mga empleyado. Natira kaming dalawa ni Elouise sa loob.I was eyeing him the whole time we're inside. Ofcourse, he noticed.
"Meeting adjourned.." Sambit ni Sir Peter nang matapos mag present ng kung ano ni Mr. Umbrella sa harap na hindi ko masyadong naintindihan.I am preoccupied by the fact that he's an author too, like Elouise. And he's that Mr. Umbrella! Nakakahiya ang itsura ko noong nakita nya ako sa gilid gilid! At magmi-meeting kami few minutes from now! What a coincidence, right?!Nauna nang lumabas ng conference room sila Ma'am Janica. Nanatili namang nakaupo si Elouise sa tapat ko. Matamang nakatingin sa kanyang maliit na notebook sa ibabaw ng table. Ganun din si Mr. Umbrella sa gilid ko.Akmang tatayo naman sila Rio at Jomarie nang muling magsalita si Sir Peter. Dahilan upang matigil ang dalawa sa paghakbang palabas."Uh, Rio and Jomarie, May I speak with you, please? I wanna clarify some th
"Do you wanna have lunch with me?" Napakamot pa sa ulo si Read pagkatapos niya akong tanungin.Tumingin muna ako sa aking wrist watch. It's almost 12 pm already so I think it's fine.Ngumiti ako kay Read, "Sure, tara."Nauna na syang naglakad patungo sa pintuan at pinagbuksan ako. Pinauna muna nya akong lumabas. Maingat niyang isinara ang pinto."Where do you want to have lunch?" tanong ni Read sa akin habang naglalakad kami.Sasagot sana ako sakaniya ng mahagip ng aking mata ang papalapit na Elouise."Where are you going?" ani Elouise nang makalapit sa amin. Matalim ang tingin sa akin at kay Read.Si Read ang sumagot para sa tanong ni El, "Oh, we're going to have lunch to catch up."&nbs
"Elouise.." I called him. I'm still shocked, alright. Ano ba kasing ginagawa niya sa tapat ng elevator?!"Oh, Elouise.." Si Read naman ngayon ang tumawag sa pangalan niya. "What are you doing there, man?" tanong ni Read kay El na masama pa rin ang tingin sa amin.He's like a mad man ready to pounce his prey any minute now.Elouise' jaw tightened, "Nothing.. Enjoy.."Then he left.Oh, shit. Why do I feel so guilty?I looked at Read apologetically."I'm sorry. Thank you for the meal..""Don't mention it..""And.. I'll return your umbrella some other time, okay? I'll text you when I'm free." I told him urgently.
It's passed 3 am, and here I am, staring at the ceiling of my room. How the hell I'm gonna sleep if the memories of him, kissing me inside that freaking elevator!I turned to the other side of the bed then closed my eyes again. Trying hard to fall asleep, but failed. For the nth time, I faced back to the other side of the bed and shut my eyes tightly. But what he did in the elevator keeps coming back.I felt his lips touched mine. Then, I felt his hand moved to hold the hallow of my neck and nape to tilt my head little. My eyelids became so heavy for unknown reason, so I let them close. He suckled and bit my lower lip. I was about to kiss him back when I heard the elevator's sound, meaning it was about to open! Good thing he immediately pulled away before it opens.I was still shocked and breathless. Napakurapkurap ako what the hell happened?!
I got choked by her sudden question! Bwiset talaga 'tong mga ito. "A-Ano ba namang tanong iyan?!" Umubo-ubo ako, with a look of disbelief in my face. Kim pushed back her hair while waiting for my answer, seated on the sofa. Her eyes were telling that she's eager for my response. "Curious lang kami. Ano ka ba, 'wag kang Kill joy!" Umirap si Eris, pinipilit akong sumagot sa walang kwenta niyang tanong. It's not something to brag about! Her famn question is ridiculous to answer! What the hell! "H'wag mo siyang pilitin sumagot, gaga." Saway ni Kim kay Eris. "It is a private matter, gunggong ka." Nag-thumbs up ako ng palihim kay Kim, tinanguan niya ako pabalik. "Oo nga, there's a line, o." Segunda ko pa. I made a face. Nanliit ang mga mata ni Eris. "Hhmm, base sa itsura ng mukha mo, you guys didn't do the nasty pa.." Her brows shot up and down again, feeling like a detective. "Just make outs, am I right?" I frowned. What the heck? How the hell did she get that answer just from lo
Nagmamadali akong bumaba ng kotse pagtapos kong i-park sa parking. Habang nasa elevator ako naisipan kong i-text si Elouise to say sorry dahil pinaghintay ko s'ya at para sabihin na rin na nasa ospital ako dahil nandito si Eris. Para makasunod na rin siya kasama sila Joseph at Kim. To Elouise: Love, I'm sorry. I am at the hospital, I can't attend you right now. I send it first then message him again. To Elouise: Nandito sa ospital si Eris. Tinawagan ako ni Read kanina habang papunta ako d'yan. Sunod kayo rito :(( I text him also the address of the hospital. May mga kasabay akong pasyente, tipid akong ngumiti kay lolo na nakaupo wheel chair. Apo niya siguro 'yung kasama niya dahil medyo bata pa ito. Gaya ko ay naghihintay rin silang huminto yung elevator sa 4th floor dahil yun din ang pinindot noong kasam
"Thank you, ingat ka!" "You too. Kumain ka na." Kumaway ako kay Elouise bago sumara 'yung elevator. Hinatid niya lang talaga 'yung lunch ko at kailangan n'yang bumalik agad kasi marami pa daw s'yang naiwang trabaho sa opisina. "Iyan ang when." Sabi ni Lane nang magkasalubong ko ulit siya habang papunta na ako sa opisina ni Eris, dala ang lunch box na bigay ni Elouise. "Wala pa rin bang lalaki na pasok d'yan sa standards mo?" Tanong ko sakaniya. Nagkibit-balikat lang siya. "Nako, hindi mo sure." I looked at her warily. "Seriously, sino?" Her answer is neutral. Ayaw pa sabihin sa akin, parang others! "Wala nga! sige na kumain kana do'n." Pagtatabo
"Oh saan ka pupunta?"Rinig kong tanong ni Eris habang pababa ako ng hagdan. Nasa tabi niya si Kim, nakaupo sa sofa gamit ang laptop niya."Good morning!" Masayang sabi ko bago tuluyang makababa ng hagdan. Kinindatan ko silang dalawa kaya kumunot ang mga noo nila."Good morning, saan ka nga pupunta?" Tanong ulit ni Eris. Duh, hindi ba obvious? papasok ako sa trabaho syempre! Nakabihis na kasi ako ng pang-office. Ganoon din naman silang dalawa."Syempre, I am going to work!" Tumaas ang dalawang kilay nila sa akin. Bumaling na rin si Kim sa gawi ko.Ano ba kasing problema nila? gusto ko lang naman magtrabaho. At isa pa, kaliwang kamay ko lang ang may benda, e right handed naman ako kaya makakapag-type pa rin ako sa laptop ko.Nagkatinginan sila Eris a
"Anong sabi?"Eris asked curiously. Sumunod pala siya sa amin. Tumigil na ang tunog ng door bell. I felt really sad to find him feeling sorry to me for the sake of her. Well in fact, he didn't do anything wrong. I just noticed, I am being unreasonable now. He's just being nice to his friend— colleague. But Nica did this to me, my alter ego said. And he really believed that it was my fault."Should I talk to him now or tomorrow?" Tiningnan ko silang dalawa.Nagkatinginan rin sila sa tanong ko. "I think you should talk to him right now. Masamang pinapatagal ang away and besides, wala naman siya sa scene na nabuhusan ka ng bagong kulo'ng tubig.." Kim spoke. "And he tend to believe what you said on the spot kesa alamin pa ang totoong nangyari kasi, you have his full trust so he believed what you said." She sort it out calmly. I admire Kim for not being rash for circ
"Don't touch me."I tried so hard not to wince in pain. Mariin ang pagkakakagat ko sa pang-ibabang labi."What happened, Love?" He asked worriedly. Humakbang siya palapit sa akin at marahang hinawakan ang braso ko.I look at Elouise's worried face. I suddenly want to cry. I didn't do anything wrong, why did she do this to me? Tiningnan ko ang mukha ni Nica. She looked so started on what she have done. Binalik ko ang tingin ko kay Elouise. Masama na siyang nakatingin kay Nica."What happened, Nics?" He asked. Still looking for an answer from the both of us. I could only hear our heavy breathing."I—I was.." She went pale. I sighed."It was my fault." I told him instead. "I annoyed her, that's why." Nangingi
"Uh, hello." I said awkwardly.Shit. I suddenly got nervous. Hindi naman nasabi ni Elouise na may darating siyang bisita. Lumingon siya sa akin habang nagtatanggal ng sapatos si Nica. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. Elouise Paz, you're dead meat.He look at me innocently. Inirapan ko siya para ipakitang naiinis ako. Sana sinabi niya ng maaga na may bisita s'ya para binitbit ko rin sila Eris at Kim dito!"I'm sorry.." Biglang sabi ni Nica. "Amnnv b I interrupting something?" Nagpabalik-balik ang tingin niya sa aming dalawa ni Elouise. Yes, girl. You are obviously interrupting our dinner. I chose to keep it in. I am not that rude to say that to her face. I was just so startled to see her. And, what's with her and Elouise' doorbell?Nginitian ko siya. "No, wala naman." Gumilid ako para malaki ang dadaanan n
"Ewan ko ha, but I think she's trying to woo Elouise."Sabi ni Eris habang nag-aagahan kami bago pumasok sa trabaho. Kinwento ko sakaniya na pumunta si Janica sa condo ni Elouise."He told me naman na there's nothing to worry about Nica." Sabi ko habang ngumunguya.Eris brow shot up. "Well, if he say so. May tiwala naman ako kay Elouise, pare. Pero doon sa Nica, wala."I sighed. "Same, jusko."Hinaayan ko nalang 'yon at pumasok ng maaga sa opisina. Pagdating ko palang sa cubicle ko binuksan ang phone ko. I saw his text since last night. Hindi naman ako galit at nagtatampo. Nakatulugan ko lang talaga phone ko kagabi kaya hindi na ako nakapag reply sa messages niya.From Elouise:Lov
"W-What did you just say?"He caught me off guard with what he said. I am looking at him with wide eyes! I mean, maybe I am hearing things?"Why? you think my proposal is ridiculous?" Elouise turned to me.Ridiculous my ass. Sinong nagsabi? wala naman akong sinabi. Ang sarap kaya sa pandinig ng sinabi niya to the point na hindi na ako nakapag react ng maayos."Ano nga ulit sinabi mo?""I don't want to repeat it again, it's embarrassing." I saw his ears turned red.Tinaasan ko siya ng dalawang kilay. "So you are saying that I am an embarassment?" I joked.He frowned. "What? No." Tiningnan niya ako ng masama. "I know you heard it. What I just say is just a.." Hindi niya matuloy