HUSSAIN woke up happily the next morning, she's excited about her first rehearsal.
You mean you're excited about meeting Tymo again. The back of her mind said, making her shake her head.
Kinagat niya ang labi at tinampal ang noo. Ano self? May gusto ka na ron? Ang bilis mo naman ma-fall!
Di ba pwedeng crush lang muna? Sabi ulit ng utak niya. And yes, she's talking to herself like she always does when she's guilty about something.
She's guilty looking forward to seeing Tymo instead of looking forward about their first rehearsal together.
A knock on her door woke her from her reverie. "You awake, little sis?" she heard her kuya Liam's voice on the other side of the door.
She fixed her dress before opening the door. "Yes, kuya. Good morning!" she beamed at him and kissed his cheeks.
Her kuya Liam just smiled at her and wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"What's your schedule for today, princess?" tanong ng kuya niya habang pababa sila ng hagdan.
She bit her lower lip to hide her smile. "Hmm… I have a rehearsal today with Tymoteusz, kuya."
Napatingin ang kuya niya sakanya dahil sa sinabi niya.
"Saan kayo? Do you want me to drive you?" pagtatanong nito.
Umiling siya rito at ngumiti. "He'll fetch me, kuya so, don't worry na. Hahatid niya rin ako pag-uwi." sambit niya.
Napatango-tango naman ang kuya niya at naglakad na sila papuntang dining room nila. Pagdating nila roon ay sila na lang ang kulang. Her kuya Logan is in the middle seat, reading the newspaper. While her younger brothers are busy eating.
Pinaghila muna siya ng upuan ng kuya Liam niya bago ito umupo sa tabi ng kuya Logan niya.
"Good morning, princess. Narinig ko kay Liam na may rehearsal ka raw?" bati ni Logan sakanya.
She happily nodded at him. "Yes po, kuya. Baka rin ma-late ako ulit ng uwi gaya nang meeting namin."
"Alright, just call us to update from time to time, okay?" sabi nito at ngumiti sakanya.
"Yes po, kuya!"
Then they continued talking about school, friends and work while eating breakfast. Her older brothers made sure to always check on them kahit gaano pa ka-busy ang mga ito kaya hindi nawala ang bond nilang magkakapatid. She sure has the best brothers in the world.
They laughed at Apollo's stories, ito kasi ang mas nagbabantay sa dalawa pang nakababata sakanila lalo na kapag may training siya sa kumpanya nila.
Mukhang nagpapasaway si Tyler at Axis kapag wala sila.
"Tyler, dapat wag na masyadong mag-pasaway kay kuya Apollo niyo, okay?" singit niya sa tawanan.
Agad namang tumingin sakanya si Tyler at nangingiting tumango sakanya. "Opo, ate!"
"Alright, done na me! Ako na lang maghuhugas habang wala pa 'yung sundo ko." sambit niya at tumayo na.
"Sure ka, princess? Baka madumihan dress mo, ako na lang since mamaya pa ang pasok ko." tigil sakanya ng kuya Liam niya.
Umiling siya rito at ngumiti. "I can manage naman, kuya. Mag ready ka na lang po tapos ihatid mo na lang sila Axis sa school para hindi na mapalayo si kuya Logan, ang alam ko may investor siyang ka-meeting today." sabi niya ng marahan dito.
"You knew about it, princess?" tanong ng kuya Logan niya.
Tinanguan niya ito.
"Yes po, I just heard about it. Good luck, kuya!"
Logan smiled at her cooperation and Liam looked at her proudly, they raised their princess well, they thought.
They bid they're goodbyes after that. Hussain happily washed the dishes as she waits for Tymo to arrive.
TYMO made sure that his studio is well cleaned before Hussain comes in kaya naman maaga siyang umalis ng bahay nila at nilinisan niya ang studio ng mabuti.
He cleaned every drawer and chair he has, and he already sprayed his perfume around.
Dinukot niya ang cellphone mula sa bulsa at tinawagan si Hussain.
"Hey, morning." bati niya rito.
"Good morning too. Malapit ka na ba?" tanong nito sakanya.
"Uhm, no, not yet, baka ma-late ako ng thirty minutes, okay lang ba?" marahan niyang tanong.
He heard her sigh before she replied. "Oo naman, call ka na lang kapag malapit ka na, ha? Ingat!"
He smiled, hearing some concern in her voice.
"Yeah, thank you. See you in thirty, Sain." he said before hanging up.
He sighed in contentment. Maybe, I'm starting to like her. He immediately took a bath and fixed himself para masundo na niya si Hussain.
He checked himself again in the mirror before he left to fetch Hussain. Not only that, but he's humming happily while driving. Furthermore, he's excited to see her again, even though they're just together yesterday.
He honked his car when he arrived at her house, completely forgotten about calling her.
"I forgot to call her." he murmured and scratched his cheeks.
He immediately got his phone and dialed her number. "Hey…" nahihiyang bati niya ng sagutin nito ang tawag.
"Hey you too, I told you to call me kapag malapit ka na. Wait for me?" sambit nito sa kabilang linya.
He nodded kahit hindi naman siya nakikita nito. "Yeah, take your time, sorry."
Agad siyang bumaba ng sasakyan para antayin si Hussain. After five minutes, nakita niyang papalabas na si Hussain kaya sinalubong nita ito.
"Hey again." bati niyang muli at ngumiti rito.
Hussain smiled back at him. "Hey again, Tymo." she greeted and chuckled.
Inabot niya ang bag na dala nito, "May I?" tanong niya.
Hussain looked at him surprised. "Are you sure? My bag looks to girly for you get-up." natatawang anito sakanya.
He smirked and nodded.
"It's girly, yes, but it's black, so it will be fine." ika niya at kinuha na ang bag nito at sinabit niya ito sa balikat niya.
Hussain smiled looking at him, naglakad na sila papalapit sa sasakyan nito. Agad naman siya nitong pinagbuksan ng pinto na lalo niyang ikinangiti.
Always a gentleman.
"Thank you." she murmured.
"Welcome, Sain." he replied and winked at her playfully.
She just shook her head sa kakakulitan nito. Pumasok na rin ito ng sasakyan matapos siyang alalayan.
"Seatbelts, madam." anito sakanya.
"Oh, right." agad naman niyang inayos ang seatbelt niya at pinaandar na ang sasakyan matapos.
"Nag breakfast ka na?" she opened up.
Napasulyap si Tymo sakanya at umiling ng bahagya. Hussain gasped, among oras na kaya!
"Why? It's almost nine o'clock. Daan ka sa drive-thru, Tymo. Kain ka muna bago tayo mag start." sabi niya.
Tymo played with his lower lip. He felt good hearing her worries about him.
"Alright, gusto mo rin ba kumain ulit?"
"Sure, sabayan kita since malungkot kumain mag-isa."
Hussain saw the glint of happiness in Tymo's eyes as they eat together when they arrived at his studio.
He looks so free and genuine. I wonder why?
CHAPTER SEVEN "WAS IT good?" alanganing tanong ni Hussain kay Tymo na mukhang nag-iisip. Kakatapos lang nilang mag rehearse. She memorized the whole script last night, and she knew she still somehow lacks of emotion when delivering it. Tymo tilted his head. "It was okay, Sain, but I need more emotions, you think you can do that?" tanong nito. "I'll do that, can you give me some tips?" His brown eyes met her green ones. "Try putting yourself in the protagonist's shoes. Think of her as you, are you ready?" She took a deep breath. "Alright, from the top!" Their rehearsal continued unti
CHAPTER EIGHT HINUBAD NI Tymo ang hoodie niya bago ito isinampay sa upuan niya bago siya tuluyang umupo. He's in their work office. Nagpatawag ng meeting ang president ng theater organization para sa upcoming big project nila. Tymo checked his phone. Sin calling… "Saan na kayo?" tanong niya agad ng sagutin ang tawag. "Malapit na ba magsimula?" tanong nito, naririnig niya ang ingay ng mga sasakyan sa background nito pero rinig niya pa rin ng malinaw ang boses nito. "Baka mahuli kami kasi may aksidente rito. Traffic sobra, malayo pa naman kami 'di pwedeng maglakad na lang." mahabang anito. "Hindi pa naman, baka makaabot pa kayo kas
CHAPTER NINE HUSSAIN SIGHED as she looks at the papers in front of her. Kuya Liam took her in his office to review some of his papers regarding their new cruise ships. Liam told her that he wants to know how she sees a deal and how she will deal will it. You can do this! Show your older brother what you got! She started reading every deal from their clients and company partners. Some looks very convincing but also very risky. Kapag kinuha mo ang deal na 'yon, mas maraming mawawala sayo. She may be judgmental because of what she thinks about those deals,, but she couldn't care less. You need to be very meticulous when it com
CHAPTER TEN IT'S BEEN a week and people are still flooding her and Tymo's post lalo na ng mga kaibigan niya. It was also reposted on their school page with a caption of, "our new ship?" Hindi na lang nila ito pinansin parehas. They become very busy again after that day, kaya hindi sila gaanong nakapag-usap. Hussain stared at the ceiling of her room. Today is their last rehearsal for the collaboration. Kinakabahan siya kasi ito rin ang araw kung kelan malalaman kung magiging official member nga siya ng Theater. "Hain!" rinig niyang sigaw ni Lucas sa labas. Naiiritang tumayo siya sa kama at lumabas ng kwarto.
CHAPTER ELEVENITINIGIL NI Hussain ang ginagawa at tumingin sa bintana. She's now officially a member of the Theater organization, and she's happy.Ang sabi ng president nila ay meron silang gagawin na big project, it's called: RiverTown, a famous series.Next week pa ang casting kaya ngayon, she's training in their company. Naging successful din ang collaboration nila ni Tymo na mas lalong nagpasaya sakanya.“Sain!” pag tawag ni Lucas sakanya.Hinarap niya ito st tinaasan ng kilay. “Anong problema mo? Bakit nandito ka?”Lucas made a face. “Ay, bawal na ba ko rito?”“May sinabi ba kong bawal ka? Parang ewan naman ito. Diba busy ka? Kaya nga anong masamang hangin ang nagdala sayo rito?”“Ang sakit mo talaga magsalita! Maling phone number ata nasulat mo sa form niyo.
CHAPTER TWELVE“Hussain!” Keirra happily greeted her.Ngayon ang naging usapan nilang bonding, they became text mates since noong binigay niya ang phone number niya rito.They talked a lot about so many random things, kahit pa ang mga crush nila kuno.“Hey, Kei!” She greeted back at niyakap niya ito.They sat across each other. Nasa isang anime coffee shop sila, they accidentally discovered the place when they were video chatting talking about food and anime, which they both love.“Nag order ka na?” tanong niya.Keirra shook her head. “I'm waiting for you. Gusto mo bang mag order na?”She nodded.“Ako na lang mag-oorder, Sain. Ano bang gusto mo?” offer ni Keirra na agad nam
STARTThe calm wind hit her face that made her hair dance beautifully. Her white floral dress was also dancing along with her hair so synchronized as if they practiced. She's facing the railings while watching the sun sets, she looked like a beautiful painting that made him think about a lot of what ifs.Hussain Amor Sotelo is one heck of a woman, her pale white skin compliments her long blond hair along with her pair of emerald eyes that captured him since the very beginning. It was pulling him closer to the point that he fell for her.“Love, what are you staring at?” Hussain called his attention. She's smiling brightly at him as she extends her hand to him.He smiled. Shook his head and took her hand. He immediately wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her from behi
CHAPTER ONE“TODAY'S a big day, Hain! Anong organization ang sasalihan mo?” Pangungulit sakanya ni Lucas, her best friend.“I don't know yet, okay? Alam mo namang bawal mag stay sa isang organization kapag two years ka na. Ewan ko ba sa university na ito at ang daming arte!” Naiinis niyang sabi.Lucas laughed at her misery. She's a year older than him that's why Lucas isn't problematic like her.“Umalis ka na nga sa harapan ko! Nakakairita ka, akala ko ba best friends tayo?”Lucas shook his head, “Oo nga, best friends tayo kaya nga I love to annoy you!”“Layas! Doon ka na sa girlfriend mo, baliw ka. Maghahanap ako new organization ko pero ayokong kasama ka, baka masuntok lang kita,” Natatawang aniya
CHAPTER TWELVE“Hussain!” Keirra happily greeted her.Ngayon ang naging usapan nilang bonding, they became text mates since noong binigay niya ang phone number niya rito.They talked a lot about so many random things, kahit pa ang mga crush nila kuno.“Hey, Kei!” She greeted back at niyakap niya ito.They sat across each other. Nasa isang anime coffee shop sila, they accidentally discovered the place when they were video chatting talking about food and anime, which they both love.“Nag order ka na?” tanong niya.Keirra shook her head. “I'm waiting for you. Gusto mo bang mag order na?”She nodded.“Ako na lang mag-oorder, Sain. Ano bang gusto mo?” offer ni Keirra na agad nam
CHAPTER ELEVENITINIGIL NI Hussain ang ginagawa at tumingin sa bintana. She's now officially a member of the Theater organization, and she's happy.Ang sabi ng president nila ay meron silang gagawin na big project, it's called: RiverTown, a famous series.Next week pa ang casting kaya ngayon, she's training in their company. Naging successful din ang collaboration nila ni Tymo na mas lalong nagpasaya sakanya.“Sain!” pag tawag ni Lucas sakanya.Hinarap niya ito st tinaasan ng kilay. “Anong problema mo? Bakit nandito ka?”Lucas made a face. “Ay, bawal na ba ko rito?”“May sinabi ba kong bawal ka? Parang ewan naman ito. Diba busy ka? Kaya nga anong masamang hangin ang nagdala sayo rito?”“Ang sakit mo talaga magsalita! Maling phone number ata nasulat mo sa form niyo.
CHAPTER TEN IT'S BEEN a week and people are still flooding her and Tymo's post lalo na ng mga kaibigan niya. It was also reposted on their school page with a caption of, "our new ship?" Hindi na lang nila ito pinansin parehas. They become very busy again after that day, kaya hindi sila gaanong nakapag-usap. Hussain stared at the ceiling of her room. Today is their last rehearsal for the collaboration. Kinakabahan siya kasi ito rin ang araw kung kelan malalaman kung magiging official member nga siya ng Theater. "Hain!" rinig niyang sigaw ni Lucas sa labas. Naiiritang tumayo siya sa kama at lumabas ng kwarto.
CHAPTER NINE HUSSAIN SIGHED as she looks at the papers in front of her. Kuya Liam took her in his office to review some of his papers regarding their new cruise ships. Liam told her that he wants to know how she sees a deal and how she will deal will it. You can do this! Show your older brother what you got! She started reading every deal from their clients and company partners. Some looks very convincing but also very risky. Kapag kinuha mo ang deal na 'yon, mas maraming mawawala sayo. She may be judgmental because of what she thinks about those deals,, but she couldn't care less. You need to be very meticulous when it com
CHAPTER EIGHT HINUBAD NI Tymo ang hoodie niya bago ito isinampay sa upuan niya bago siya tuluyang umupo. He's in their work office. Nagpatawag ng meeting ang president ng theater organization para sa upcoming big project nila. Tymo checked his phone. Sin calling… "Saan na kayo?" tanong niya agad ng sagutin ang tawag. "Malapit na ba magsimula?" tanong nito, naririnig niya ang ingay ng mga sasakyan sa background nito pero rinig niya pa rin ng malinaw ang boses nito. "Baka mahuli kami kasi may aksidente rito. Traffic sobra, malayo pa naman kami 'di pwedeng maglakad na lang." mahabang anito. "Hindi pa naman, baka makaabot pa kayo kas
CHAPTER SEVEN "WAS IT good?" alanganing tanong ni Hussain kay Tymo na mukhang nag-iisip. Kakatapos lang nilang mag rehearse. She memorized the whole script last night, and she knew she still somehow lacks of emotion when delivering it. Tymo tilted his head. "It was okay, Sain, but I need more emotions, you think you can do that?" tanong nito. "I'll do that, can you give me some tips?" His brown eyes met her green ones. "Try putting yourself in the protagonist's shoes. Think of her as you, are you ready?" She took a deep breath. "Alright, from the top!" Their rehearsal continued unti
CHAPTER SIXHUSSAIN woke up happily the next morning, she's excited about her first rehearsal.You mean you're excited about meeting Tymo again. The back of her mind said, making her shake her head.Kinagat niya ang labi at tinampal ang noo. Ano self? May gusto ka na ron? Ang bilis mo naman ma-fall!Di ba pwedeng crush lang muna? Sabi ulit ng utak niya. And yes, she's talking to herself like she always does when she's guilty about something.She's guilty looking forward to seeing Tymo instead of looking forward about their first rehearsal together.A knock on her door woke her from her reverie. "You awake, little sis?" she heard her kuya Liam's voice on the other side of the door.She fixed her dress before opening the door. "Yes, kuya. Good morning!" she beamed at him and kissed his cheeks.Her kuya Liam just smiled at her
CHAPTER FIVEMEETING again after knowing each other's name is making Tymoteusz nervous as he waits for her in their meeting place.They decided to meet in a famous coffee shop near their university.He looked at his watch to check the time, it's almost three in the afternoon, their destined time of meeting. The door's bell rang making him turned his head towards it and there, he saw her entering.She's wearing a green mesh sheer polo shirt under her black spaghetti crop top that's tucked into a green high waist plaid skirt along with her joker wedge black shoes.Her hair was done in a messy bun, and she doesn't seem to have a makeup on.“Hi, Mr. Primordial. Sorry, I'm late.” she greeted him.
CHAPTER FOUR“HELLO, Ms. Sotelo. This is Tymoteusz Primordial speaking,” he greeted as soon as the call was picked up.“Oh, hello there Mr. Primordial. Hussain's asleep, I'm very sorry. I'll just tell her that you called.” ani ng kung sino muna sa kabilang linya.Maybe this is her boyfriend. Sa isip-isip niya. “I'm sorry for calling this late hour, and it's fine… Mr.?” he asked politely.The man on the other line heaved a sigh. “I'm sorry again. This is Lucas speaking, by the way.”“Thank you, Mr. Lucas. I'll just call again if it's okay with you.” aniya.The man chuckled at his remark. “You can call her all you want, it's nothing.” sabi nito.“You're her boyfr