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Kabanata 12.1 - Baby
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Next week na yung wedding ni Ate so we're planning to throw a bridal's shower. Simple party lang with her friends, no boys allowed sana ang gusto niya pero mapilit ang friends niya kaya they invited guys, ganoon naman usually sa bridal's shower 'di ba? May guy na naka mask tas magsasayaw. Invited din ang friends ko para daw may kasama akong ka-edaran ko. Nakikita ko yung friendship namin sa friendship nila Ate.
They're so nice, I barely see them these days kasi focus ako sa studies ko and kung hindi man, maghapon akong nakakulong lang sa kwarto, reading some books and such that's why I can't remember them but I do know them, lalo na ngayon.
"Rouge Luxy, I know the owner, we can get discount!" suggest ni Ate Cora, friend ni Ate.
We are here in the living room, planning for my sister's bridal shower. Ate Laureen asked for my help dahil mukhang marami daw akong opinions, busy din kasi siya at hectic ang schedule niya kaya nangako akong tutulungan ko sila. We are picking right club or bar for this mini event, yep there's too many bars out there but I want something nice and classy. Ate Cora gave me the number of the owner so that I could call her to check the bar.
"You sure? If Morris found out about this, there's gonna be a world war three I swear!" Ate Merliah, who is preoccupied kanina joined the conversation. She looks a bit nervous and distracted, maybe Morris is her boyfriend.
"Duh, sis! Magpaalam kayo, they would understand it naman since wedding ni Dria and Froi," Ate Laureen said.
"Perks of being a single, walang magagalit," proud pang sambit ni Ate Cora at napatingin sa 'kin na nakaupo lang sa isang gilid, "Kaya ikaw Treia, '7wag ka munang magjojowa naku! Sakit lang sa ulo 'yang mga lalaking 'yan," dugtong niya, natawa nalang ako habang tumatango. I'm not planning to have a boyfriend pa, I don't know.
"Speaking of boyfriends, yung ex niyo pala invited. What can you say about it? Anong feels?" Ate Merliah gave them a smirk and winked before sipping on her wine. Ate Laureen and Ate Coralie's face become serious and their mood suddenly changed so I have to lighten up the atmosphere, I don't want to witness any wars here though their faces is really look funny.
"Uh, I'll check the bar tomorrow," I said, smiling at them. Ngumiti rin naman sila sa 'kin.
"Ako na bahala sa guys, I know some models," paalala ni Ate Laureen, I nodded.
"I'll go upstairs muna," paalam ko. I opened my phone and tried contacting Iris, I'll ask her to come with me, ayoko namang mag-isa pumunta sa bar na 'yon. Sadly, I can't reach her out so I just leave a message. Bukas ay mababasa niya naman 'yon.
7 PM nang bumaba ako dahil nag-text si Ate na dinner time na raw, my sister's friends are not here anymore. Baka umuwi na sila or pinauwi ni Ate, I wonder. I saw two helpers preparing food for us, kita ko naman si Papa sa kitchen, tinitikman ang luto niya. Na-excite akong kumain bigla lalo na't si Papa ang nagluto. When the food is ready, kumain ka agad kami.
"Two days before the wedding ay babiyahe na tayo papuntang Batanes to prepare na rin," paliwanag ni Ate habang nakain, I can see the excitement on her face, good for her.
Nang matapos kami kumain ay bumalik agad ako sa kwarto, I received a message from Iris saying she can't come because of some errands she's running. She's enrolled pala sa special class for culinary students, she's really dedicated to her passion.
I dialed the owner's number instead, I have to talk to her na para malaman kung nandoon ba siya sa bar niya bukas.
"This is Klaudia Luna, speaking," sambit nito mula sa kabilang linya.
"Uh, good evening. I'm Chantreia Fabregar—"
She cut me off.
"Oh, Ate Coralie told me about you already. Let's meet at the bar tomorrow, I'll send you the details," sambit nito.
"Right! Yeah, thanks," huli kong sabi bago ibaba ang call. She really send me the details, hindi naman kalayuan ang bar gaya ng inaakala ko. Bagong bukas yata kaya hindi pa masyadong kilala, maybe Ken knew this. I called her pero can't reach din so I decided to open my IG account and message them in our groupchat, baka sakaling may sumama sa 'kin.
@a_cosme: Can't bitch, business gathering.
Grace and Mads can't come also so I decided to come alone nalang when Isaiah suddenly message me.
@inicolaij: Why do you call me Isaiah?
What's with the question? Is it a big deal ba?
@treiaaafabregar: Because I want to?
@inikolaij: Everyone's calling me Nikolai and then there's you, calling me Isaiah.
@treiaaafabregar: Para maiba naman, para 'di mo rin ako malimutan. lol!
I joked.
@inikolaij: Then I should call you Chantreia or Sage or Chantreia Sage, para rin maiba, para hindi mo rin ako makalimutan.
What. The. Hell
@treiaaafabregar: NO WAY!! I'll sue you if you do!!
I waited for his reply, I really don't want to be called Chantreia or Sage, especially Chantreia Sage, no way! That's too long.
@inikolaij: What should I call you then? Baby? Babe? What?
Damn you, Isaiah! What the hell?!
@inikolaij: Baby
No, no way. What the hell is he saying? And why am I even smiling? Sinampal ko ng mahina ang pisngi ko to avoid myself from smiling, parang umiinit na rin ang pisngi ko, siguro dahil sa sampal 'yon, napalakas yata? I'm typing now when he suddenly replied—
@inikolaij: Shark
I didn't respond. Bullshit, he got me there!
@inikolai: Hey, I'm just joking.
I didn't reply, he continue typing..
@inikolai: U free tomorrow?
This time, nagreply na 'ko. Maybe I'll ask him nalang para may kasama ako, I don't want to go to places I'm not familiar with.
@treiaaafabregar: Nope, I'll go check some bar for my sister's bridal shower. Ikaw? Free ka tomorrow?
I'm waiting for his reply, bakit parang ang tagal naman niya—
@inikolaij: Nope, I'll go with you to check some bar for your sister's bridal shower.
My lips formed a smile, I can't help it. I don't know but his message makes me smile, am I this weird?
@treiaaafabregar: Okay, pick me up tomorrow, 4 PM.
@inikolaij: Alright, sleep well madame baby shark.
Damn you, how can I sleep well, huh? Pagkatapos nyang magsabi ng kung ano ano tonight, tingin niya ba makakatulog ako ng maayos? And why am I like this? Bullshit, what did you do to me Isaiah Nikolai?
I woke up 7 AM, inaantok pa 'o pero dahil mag wowork out ako ngayon ay bumangon na rin ako. I took a shower first then prepare my things, naglagay ako ng extra clothes, water and other stuffs sa duffle bag ko. Pagkatapos no'n ay nagpunta na agad ako sa gym na lagi kong pinupuntahan, may equipments naman sa bahay kaso mas prefer ko yung gym talaga kasi kapag sa bahay ay tinatamad ako.
May mga kakilala ako, they smiled at me pero hindi ko sila pinansin. Ayoko magpaka-plastik, 'no! Nag-start na 'ko sa warm up and did my work out routine, I saw Oly entering the gym so I immediately stop and waved at him, pumwesto naman siya malapit sa 'kin, I'm doing a butt exercise habang siya ay nag warm up na.
"Pumupunta ka rito because of the hot guys, 'no? I know you girl, alam ko na budhi mo," pagbibiro ko, natawa naman siya.
"Duh, girl? Wala ngang hottie, kung mayron man pinapak ko na 'yon," tugon nito kaya natawa rin ako, bulgaran lang yan magsalita pero alam kong 'di niya magagawa 'yon. Never.
"Sus, as if magagawa mo talaga," pang-aasar ko pa, pumunta naman ako sa treadmill para 'yon ang gamitin, sinundan niya naman ako.
"Tumpak, girl! Ganito lang ako magsalita pero pusong lalaki pa rin 'to.. na mahilig sa jumbo hotdog," dahil doon ay humalakhak ako, he never failed to make me laugh so hard, nag tinginan tuloy ang ibang tao sa'min kaya napatigil ako.
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Behind the Scene Kabanata 12.2 - Like
Nagkwentuhan lang kami about life when I realized something. "Teka nga, paano mo malalaman if you like someone na?" hininto ko ang treadmill para humarap sakaniya habang naka pamewang, he looks so shocked nang mabanggit ko 'yon. Huminto rin siya at humarap sa 'kin. "Paano ba? Hmm.. siguro kapag nakikita mo siya, parang gusto mong ihinto yung oras para magkasama kayo ng matagal. Siguro kapag tanggap mo siya sa kung ano siya, kahit pa masama ugali niya. O 'di kaya'y tuwing naaalala mo yung mga moments niyo together, bigla ka nalang mapapangiti," aniya. Huminto siya sandali at seryoso akong tinitingan. "And the fact that you're asking this now, whoever that guy is, you already like him. You wouldn't asked me questions like that if you don't. You're doubting, am I right?" aniya. He got me there! Hinampas ko ito sa balikat at bahagyang tumawa para hindi niya mahalata ang kaba
Behind the Scene Kabanata 13.1 - Uncomfortable
"Bakit hindi ka nagpapagupit?" tanong ko nang paandarin niya na ang sasakyan. He just shrugged his shoulders habang ang atensyon ay nakatuon sa kalsada. Mahaba kasi ang buhok nito, hindi naman sobrang haba pero kumpara sa mga lalaking nakikita ko, mas mahaba ang buhok niya. Bagay naman sakaniya. "Haba na nyan, oh! Pwede na i-braid," dagdag ko pa, itinaas ko ang kamay ko para hawakan ang buhok niya, in fairness malambot ang hair niya. Alagang conditioner yata. Bigla siyang napatigil sa ginawa ko, kaya inalis ko agad ang kamay ko sa buhok niya, buti at walang sasakyan sa harapan namin. Makalipas ang ilang minuto ay nakapunta na kami sa bar, medyo late kami ng ilang minuto kaya nagmadali akong pumasok. Hinarang kami ng bouncer para itanong ang mga pangalan namin. "Chantreia Fabregar and.. Isaiah Jauregui, he's with me." I smiled at them, tumango naman sila at binigyan kami ng way papasok. Tahimik sa loob dahi
Behind the Scene Kabanata 13.2 - Never Again
"CHANTREIA SAGE BUMABA KANA DYAN!" sigaw ni Mama mula sa baba. Ganoon kalakas ang boses niya, siguro ay rinig pa 'yon ng kapitbahay. Sisigaw na sana ako pabalik at sasabihing wala akong gana kumain nang may kumatok sa pinto ng kwarto ko. "Tara na, anak," marahang sambit ni Papa. Nakatingin lang ako sa pinto at napabuntong hininga. "Mauna na po kayo, susunod ako," sambit ko. Rinig ko naman ang footsteps niya palayo. Tumingin ako sa salamin para i-check kung maayos ang itsura ko, ayos pa naman. Nag fade na rin yung liptint na nilagay ko, pero ayos naman. Nasa bahay lang naman ako. Huminga muna ako ng malalim bago nagpasyang lumabas. Hindi ko alam pero simula kanina ay may iba na kong nararamdaman. Hindi ko alam kung ano 'yon, basta ngayon, ayaw ko munang makita si Isaiah. Ayoko ng ganitong pakiramdam at alam kong siya ang dahilan kung bakit ko ito nararamdaman, weird. I hate weird feelings! I hate unfamiliar feelings! I hate it..&n
Behind the Scene Kabanata 14.1 - I don't know
We are here at Rouge Luxy, 10 PM mag i-start ang party pero inagahan namin ang punta para ayusin yung venue. I am with my friends dahil katulong ko sila sa pag-aayos, I can't fix this without them. Hindi ko na rin inabala sila Ate Laureen dahil alam kong busy sila, they owe me a lot daw. Marami ang inimbitahan nila since maraming circle of friends si Ate, sana all 'di ba? Friendly kasi siya unlike me, mabuti nga at kinaibigan ako ng mga bruha dahil kung hindi, wala siguro akong friends ngayon.I'm wearing black fitted v-neck dress ending inch above my knee revealing my cleavage slightly, I partnered it with silver stiletto, diamond necklace and earrings and my silver clutch bag. Hinayaan ko lang na nakaladlad ang buhok ko at kinulot ko ang dulo nito."Okay na ba yung food, Iris?" I asked her, I'm a little bit nervous kasi baka hindi nila magustuhan ang ayos ng venue or ang food na ihahanda namin. I invited Oly para kaming dalawa ang ma
Behind the Scene Kabanata 14.2 - Jealous
"Uh, Ate Laureen? We need to start the program, nasaan na raw sila?" I asked, she looks frustrated and I guess, it's a bad news.She sighed and faced me."Ayon na nga, I'm contacting Berty and sabi niya naman on the way na raw yung mga guys kanina pa, baka naligaw lang or what. Think positive tayo girl!" sambit nito at kinalma ang sarili.Maya maya pa ay naghiyawan ang lahat nang pumasok ang isang grupo ng kalalakihan na mga naka full mask, nasa sampung kalalakihan sila. Ito na yata yung sinasabi ni Ate Laureen."Oh, they're here na pala. Hey! Come here muna, Treia will tell you the flow of event!" sigaw ni Ate Laureen sa mga lalaki, nagkatinginan muna ang mga ito bago sumunod sa 'kin papunta sa taas, doon sa VIP room. Sinenyasan ko rin si Oly na sumunod sa 'kin, go lang yung gagang 'yon syempre.I close the door when they finally entered
Behind the Scene Kabanata 15.1 - Ignore
"Are you jealous?" malokong tanong niya, napairap nalang ako. Sana pala ay nanahimik nalang ako.Inabala ko nalang ang sarili sa pag tingin sa papel na hawak ko kung saan nakasulat ang flow ng event. Nagkunwaring wala akong pake sa narinig."Wow ang unique ng name niya, are you jealous," I sarcastically said. Natawa naman si Ate. Katabi ko siya ngayon."That's Megan, she's a model," sambit nito. Kaya pala ang tangkad at ang ganda ng hubog ng katawan niya.I just shrugged and focus on the paper I'm holding. Hindi naman ako nagbabasa, mukha lang akong tanga. I even heard my sister laughing beside me."Niko is looking at you," bulong ni ate. Nag-angat ako ng tingin ngunit hindi si Isaiah ang tiningnan kundi ang partner nito, manghang-mangha ako sa ganda niya. I suddenly glanced at Isaiah and he's already staring at me, ibinaling ko na sa iba ang atensyon ko nang sumenyas si Oly na okay na raw.
Behind the Scene Kabanata 15.2 - Babe
"Hey, I just want to check if the guys are doing o..kay," Ate Laureen stopped halfway, kita sa mukha niya ang pagkagulat. Ang mga mata niya ay naka-focus lang sa iisang tao, naka focus lang kay Kuya Isagani.She looks furious, namumula na rin ang mukha nito at halatang tipsy na. "I'll explain," basag ni Kuya Froi sa katahimikan. Lahat ay nagulat sa nangyaring 'yon, I don't know pero mukhang takot sila kay Ate Laureen."'Tay na men, world war three na," bulong ni Travis sa Kuya niya pero sapat na 'yon para marinig namin."Why are you here? You can't be here," puno ng galit na pagkakasabi ni Ate Laureen habang nakatingin lang kay Kuya Isagani na mukhang kalmado lang at hindi nababahala sa presenya ni Ate Laureen."Why can't I be here?" kalmadong tanong nito habang pinaglalaruan ang alak sa kamay niya."
Behind the Scene Kabanata 16.1 - Wedding
"That stupid guy! I'm pissed just by seeing his face!" she angrily said.I don't know what's the reason behind it but I know their first encounter doesn't sounds good because I can see how annoyed, angry and pissed Madison is right now. She's even murdering the throw pillow.We are at our villa here in the beach where Ate Chandria and Kuya Froi will get married. Tomorrow is the date and we only have half of the day to enjoy ourselves."Why are you so pissed, Mads? What happened ba?" Adel asked while leaning on the wall, crossing her arms. I chuckled and Madison glared at me.We are in the same villa, malaki naman 'to kaya kasya kaming anim. May three rooms, dalawa sa taas at isa sa baba. Iris and I, Grace and Mads, Ken and Adel share in the same room. Sila Mads ang nasa baba dahil wala na silang choice, ang bagal ba naman."Nagloko yung car niya in the middle of the trip an
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Behind the Scene Wakas IV
Isaiah’s Point of View "I break hearts..” I thought she's just kidding when she said that, never thought it was real. We became close as weeks passed by. It started when I lend her my clothes, I intentionally forget to took it from her so that I could get the chance to be with her again. As days passes by, she became comfortable with me. I worked really hard to gain her trust, it's not that easy but I manage to do it. All my life, I'm so used to be called Nikolai or Niko but here's Treia, she chose to call me Isaiah instead. I really hated that name before but hearing her calling me that way, God knows how much I thank my parents for giving me such name. It is like a music to my ears and everytime she's calling me that way, I felt alive. She's the only one who have the privilege to call me that. "It's not easy son but we have connections so leave it to me, I'll sue everyone who harmed your girl!” Dad said, full of authority. He called someone from his team to do me a favor, my f
Behind the Scene Wakas III
Isaiah’s Point of View"Dude, yung crush mo ‘yon ‘di ba?" bulong ni Mateo.I glance at the group of girls coming our way, they sit on the couch near us. One of them caught my attention, it's her again, the only woman that caught my attention. I didn't respond to Mateo, nanatili akong nakaupo roon habang pasimpleng nakatanaw sakaniya. But damn, hindi nakakatulong ang ingay ni Paul at Davis."Sino bang type mo dyan, bro?" Paul asked, he's not yet wasted, they are in their usual self, mahilig mangolekta ng babae.I shoot dagger-like stares at them but it seems like they didn't even care. I don't know why we ended up being friends, si Mateo ang pinakamalapit sa’kin at nakilala ko lang si Paul at Davis nitong college na. Nakakasundo ko sila sa ibang bagay pero pagdating sa trip n
Behind the Scene Wakas II
Isaiah’s Point of ViewDays went slowly, ganoon yata talaga kapag may inaabangan kang araw, mas bumabagal ang oras. We are here at the plaza waiting for the event to start. I chose the seat near the stage para makita ko siya nang malapitan, I want to see her performing. The other reason is I want her to see me watching and supporting her."Uy, pre! Ayan na yung crush mo, yung crush mo pre! Whoa, go crush ni Nikolai!" sigaw ni Mateo. Sana pala hindi ko na sinama ang ungas na 'to.God knows how many times I cursed Mateo in my mind. Mabuti nalang at maingay ang crowd, natatabunan ang sigaw niya. I'm watching my girl intently as she performed, she act, dance and sang and I can't help but to be proud of her. Hindi ko na mabilang kung ilang beses kong isinigaw ang pangalan niya o kung ilang beses akong napapalaklak. I feel l
Behind the Scene Wakas I
Isaiah’s Point of View"Hoy Treia, come here!" Chandria said, referring to the girl who went inside their house.Chandria is one of my brother's friend and we are here in their house. Isagani bring me with him because I will be left alone in our house, it's fine being alone though, I can call Mateo and play basketball with him but my mother insisted and told me to join my brother.My brother has a lot of circle of friends and I can say that this circle is the most special for him. I've known them for years because they usually hang out in our house.The girl who was about to go upstairs suddenly stopped walking and faced us. She looks tired, her hair is in a messy bun and her face is covered with sweat. She's holding a bunch of paper on her hand whil
Behind the Scene Kabanata 31.3 - Despidida
"Joke 'yon, beh?" Grace sarcastically said, she even rolled her eyes at me.Natawa lalo ako sa reaction nila. Tumayo pa si Grace at nag walk out, sa kitchen yata pumunta. Wait, is she serious?"Sa tingin mo matutuwa kami knowing na aalis ka?" si Iris. Mukhang seryoso ito at galit na nakatingin sa'kin.Natahimik ako dahil doon. Kakaibang despidida party yata ang napuntahan ko. Magsasalita na sana ako nang maunahan ako ni Mads."Aalis siya? Saan ka pupunta?" inosenteng tanong nito.Napa-face palm ako, binatukan naman siya ni Kendall at si Grasya na nag-walk out ay tumawa ng malakas, rinig na rinig siya sa buong penthouse.
Behind the Scene Kabanata 31.2 - Camera and Album
Muntik na 'kong masamid dahil sa sinabi niya. They doesn't know about what happened to us, wala rin akong balak sabihin sa kahit na kanino. As much as possible, I want to keep our problems. Baka kasi mas lalo lang lumaki kapag pinagsabi namin sa iba, mas maraming nakakaalam, mas magulo.Lumipas ang mga araw, pinayagan nang umuwi si Papa dahil maayos na ang lagay nito ngunit hindi muna siya pwedeng pumasok sa trabaho dahil kailangan niya pang magpahinga ng ilang araw. Isaiah is always sending me a message, tuloy tuloy pa rin siya sa pagpapaalala sa'kin sa mga dapat kong gawin araw-araw. Minsan nga nakakalimutan ko nang kumain pero dahil sa message niya, bigla kong naaalala. Tinupad niya naman yung pakiusap ko na huwag muna siyang magpakita sa'kin at sa ilang araw na 'yon, nakapag-isip isip na 'ko.I already booked a ticket, bukas ng gabi na ang flight namin papunta sa New York, sabay kami ni Ri
Behind the Scene Kabanata 31.1 - Envelope
I couldn't contain it, I just want to cry and cry all day pero pinigilan ko dahil ayokong makita niyang umiiyak ako. Ayokong makita niyang mahina ako ngayon."You knew yet you didn't even told me? How dare you, Isaiah!" my voice thundered.Agad na napalitan ng pagkabahala ang itsura niya. Lumapit ito sa akin para pakalmahin ako pero bawat pagdampi ng kamay niya sa balat ko, siya namang pag-iwas ko. Panay ang paghampas ko rito, hindi ko na naisip kung nasasaktan ba siya kasi ako, sobrang nasasaktan ako!I told him everything, wala akong nilihim sakaniya. Alam niya kung gaano ko kagustong malaman ang dahilan kung bakit ayaw sa'kin ng pamilya ko, alam niya kung gaano ako katakot makagawa ng pagkakamali dahil baka tuluyan na nila akong hindi tanggapin. Alam niya rin kung gaano ako
Behind the Scene Kabanata 30.2 - Betrayed
Nagpasya akong umalis sa hospital noong araw na 'yon, I drive all the way to Isaiah. Sigurado akong nasa condo lang siya. He's sick, mag-isa lang siya roon kaya walang nag-aalaga sakaniya. I felt bad becase of it, I should be the one to take care of him, ni hindi niya sinabing may sakit pala siya. The hell, Treia, you're out of your fucking mind for the past days!Dumaan ako sa fastfood restaurant at pharmacy para bumili ng makakain at ng gamot. I have spare key kaya madali kong nabuksan ang room niya. I saw him on the couch nakahiga ito at hindi pa nagpalit ng damit, mukhang kagagaling lang sa trabaho. He looks tired and cold, nakayakap siya sa sarili niya at nanginginig pa.My baby's sick.Ibinaba ko ang mga binili ko at agad na nagtungo sakaniya. I held his cheeks, mainit ito. Bahagyang dumilat ang mata niya, kasunod no'n ang paghaplos niya sa kamay kong nakahawak sa pi
Behind the Scene Kabanata 30.1 - Unstable
Kararating lang namin sa ospital, my father is in the ICU, fighting for his life. Sumabay nalang ako kay Isaiah patungo rito, hindi ko kasi alam kung kaya ko bang mag drive knowing that one of the important person in my life is in danger. Iniwan namin ang kotse ko roon, he promised to take care of that. Isaiah never leave my side, my mother is also here with us, nakaupo lang kami sa labas ng ICU habang hinihintay na matapos ang operasyon. Si Ate naman hinatid daw pauwi si bunso pauwi. No one told me what happened to Papa, parang iwas silang lahat sa'kin nang dumating ako, even my mother.Napatayo kami nang makarinig ng ingay, patungo sa'min si Tita at mukhang galit na galit. Huminto siya sa harap ko, akmang sasampalin na 'ko ngunit naiwan sa ere ang kamay niya at dinuro-duro nalang ako nang makita kung sinong nasa tabi ko."You.. this is all your fault!" her voice thundered.
