Isaiah’s Point of View
Days 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 like I am her die hard fan, yes, I am her number one fan.
Later that night, I promised to myself that I will support her on everything, regardless on how hard it is. I will become her number one supporter, alam niya man o hindi. And on that night also, I realize that I'm slowly falling for her.. and I don't want to get up.
Lumipas ang mga buwan at paminsan-minsan ko nalang siya nakikita. Every time I visited their house, she's not there. Nabalitaan ko nalang na nagkaproblema ang pamilya nila kaya dumalang ang pagbisita nila kuya roon. I lie low for a few months to focus on my studies and then I visited their school, doon ko siya madalas nakikita, she's always with her friends, minsan naman kasama niya ang mga kagrupo niya, nagpapractice doon sa stage. She looks different now, parang may bumabagabag sakaniya tuwing mapapatingin ako sa mata niya. I can see the pain. Every time she had rehearsal, I always asked my friends on their school to play basketball in their court, magkalapit lang kasi ang stage at court nila. By that, I have the chance to look after her.
Today is Valentine's day and I am here in their school's basketball court. I'm watching her as she gracefully dance at the stage, kasama niya rin doon ang mga kaibigan at kagrupo niya. I bought her a bouquet of tulips flower, one of it isn't real.
I will love you until the last tulip died - lover.
Too cheesy, man! But that's what I wrote. I will give that to her later, of course Mateo will asked someone to do it for me. I can't let her see me, hindi muna ngayon.
We are playing basketball when we heard some noise coming from them, students flocked to them kaya hindi ko makita kung anong nangyayari. I was about to walk near them when I heard one guy started singing, his voice isn't that good. Natahimik ang lahat at pinakinggan yung lalaki, finally they gave a way, mas nakita ko tuloy kung anong nangyayari.
There, I saw my Treia in the middle. She's facing the nerdy guy who is singing in front of her. She looks in awe at the same time I see pity in her eyes. I expected her to run away just like what my other schoolmates did when some nerds are confessing to them, they felt disgusted by it, but Treia is different. She patted the shoulder of the guy and said something to him. She also took something from her pocket, is that a sticker? That is a heart-shaped sticker, binibigay ‘yon usually sa mga taong importante sayo tuwing Valentine's day, it is one of the school's tradition. She took one heart-shaped sticker and placed it on the left part of his chest, doon sa bandang puso.
"Olats na, dude. Gusto yata ni madame yung hinaharana siya.” Mateo joked.
I didn't respond to him, I took the bouquet, should I put it on the trash can? No, I shouldn't. Sakto may nakasalubong akong babae, isa sa kagrupo niya. Nilapitan ko ito, halata naman ang pagkagulat sa mukha niya.
"B-bakit po, kuya?" she's stuttering.
I lend her the bouquet, she's hesitant at first but I took her hand and let her hold the bouquet.
"Can you give this to Treia? Chantreia Sage Fabregar.." I told her.
She nodded and say something about it. I said my gratitude before walking away. Nagtago ako sa likod ng maraming estudyante, I watched her carefully the moment she's holding the bouquet I gave her. Nagningning ang mata nito at luminga linga para malaman kung sinong nagbigay. She read the note and smell the tulips, she smiled. She looks happy, now I'm satisfied.
Naging abala ako sa mga sumunod na taon dahil hindi biro ang kursong kinuha ko, I should put a lot of effort on it lalo na ngayon ay gagraduate na ’ko. Hindi na ulit kami nagkita magmula noon, ang huling kita ko sakaniya ay noong graduation pa nila. She graduated with honors and lots of extra curricular awards, I'm so proud of her. Ang huling balita ko, college na siya at Psychology ang kursong kinuha niya. I thought she would take courses related to filming or arts.
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
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
DISCLAIMER:This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.-"How does it feel?" he asked out of nowhere while staring at the view, without facing the girl who gave him both pain and love. The girl suddenly stare at him, she didn't know what to say. A thought formed into her mind but she manage to keep quiet while staring at the beautiful scenery that once lead her to tragedy."How does it feel when you hurt someone you claimed you love," he added, you can feel the pain by the w
"MAGPAPAHANDA na ba 'ko ng red carpet para sa pag-uwi mo?" malokong sambit nito mula sa kabilang linya. Napairap ako dahil sa sinabi niya, someone's calling me from behind but I didn't dare face whoever that person is. It is still my break time, did they forgot it? "Fuck you, Rio!" tugon ko rito. I heard him chuckled on the other line, kahit kailan talaga, nakakairita pa rin ang tawa niya. "Madame Sage, the boss is waiting for you," wika ng isang babaeng hindi ko matandaan ang pangalan. It's been five years since I went here and I've been working for thi
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Clearance day kaya narito kami ni Madison sa US short for University of the South o mas kilala sa tawag na Silangan. Nandito ako sa isang bench sa tapat ng Engineering Department, hinihintay si Madison dahil may isang subject pa s'yang papipirmahan sa professor nila. White tank top at high-waisted maong short ang suot ko, pinatungan ko rin ng gray cardigan dahil masakit sa balat ang araw ngayon. Tanging black slingbag lang ang dala ko at ang sunglasses ko. Motor kasi ang dala ni Mads ngayon at since nasa iisang subdivision lang kami, palagi niya 'kong sinasabay pagpasok at pauwi.I have a car before but because of one incident, my parents did not allow me to have one again. I understand them naman and I don't think I can drive again after everything that happened in the past. It caused me trauma.&nb
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
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
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
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
"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.
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
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
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
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.