#CollisionSimula
Walking around the fields of San Ignacio University has always been my favorite thing to do. It gives me some sort of relief from all the pressure.
Hindi naman ito 'yong hiniling ko na buhay.
I'm grateful, but this is not the life I want. Sometimes, I just want to escape it. Start anew. I just don't want to live up to the pressure everyone is surrounding me with. All of my brothers have graduated. At lahat ay Business Administration, katulad ko. Sino naman ang hindi mapre-pressure kung lahat ng kapatid ay successful na businessman?
I also want to be successful. Build an empire using my own blood, sweat and tears. Hindi 'yong bine-baby pa ng mga magulang dahil ako ang nag-iisang babae sa aming magkakapatid. While walking, I heard two girls talking quite loudly, and annoyingly. Kumunot ang noo ko.
"Tingin mo magla-Laude talaga 'yon?"
"Oo, may kapit eh..."
"Benefactor nga pala ng school 'yung mga Mercado. Sure na magla-Laude. Lahat naman ng mga kapatid niya may Latin Honors. Ano namang sasabihin ng mga tao kung palpak ang isang Mercado?" tawa ng isa.
I looked at the two girls harshly. Tumigil sila sa pag-uusap. Agad din namang naglakad paalis. Inner peace, Rosie. Inner peace. Ang aga-aga pa eh, sira na ang araw ko. Naglakad na lang ako papunta sa cafeteria. Habang papunta doon, nakita ko si Tori. Siya 'yung best friend ko ever since high school. We both took Business Ad as our course since her family owns one of the biggest logistics companies in the country. Umupo ako sa table kung saan nakalapag 'yung bag niya.
"Umagang-umaga, mukhang badtrip ka na agad." sabi niya pagbalik sa table namin. May hawak siyang bote ng tubig at tray.
"Shut up," hanggang ngayon, nakakunot padin pala ang noo ko.
"Galit ka? Baka magkasungay ka niyan,"
"Ha-ha, funny." sabi ko, hindi na natutuwa. Madali kasi akong mainis. Mabilis tumatak sakin ang sinasabi ng mga tao sa paligid ko. Wala naman akong pake, pero hindi ko maiwasang isipin mga pinagsasabi nila, kahit gaano ko pa man itanggi.
Tumaas ang kilay ni Tori. "Bakit? Sino na naman ang aawayin ko ba? Ha?"
This. This what I love about her. Handa siyang makipag-away sa mga nambwi-bwisit sa akin. But I won't let her do that, of course. Ratchet fights aren't for women with class.
"It's nothing. Just some people who keep comparing me to my brothers. It's no big deal. Sanay naman na ako." I casually said and continued eating my food.
It's true. Sanay na sanay ako sa punto na nakakasuka na. I just wanna graduate and do something with my life that doesn't involve the family business.
"Hindi talaga nawawalan ng close-minded people ang mundo, noh? Hayaan mo na sila. As if naman kaya ka nilang sabayan."
Right. But I don't like comparing what I've done to what others have achieved. Nakaka-degrade ng pagkatao. I'm not gonna lie, but I love my brothers. They treat me nicely and we are all close to each other. I just don't like how people compare me to them.
It's drives me mad sometimes. Actually, most of the time.
People are just good at hiding things.
***
When I got home, they're already preparing for dinner. Hindi na naman kami kumpleto. Most of my brothers are outside of the country. Minsan lang kami kumain ng kumpleto at sabay. Nasa hapag kami ni Dad habang nasa kitchen si Mom. Kasama niya sila Manang sa pagluluto ng dinner kapag hindi busy or gusto talagang magluto ni Mom. At hindi ko alam kung sinong kapatid ang nasa Pilipinas ngayon.
"Rosie, what are your plans after graduating?" tanong ni Dad.
Damn. Alam kong itatanong niya na naman ito. At hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa ito napag-isipan. Maybe MBA? That means...I'll follow my family's footsteps.
"I'll take up my masters, Dad," I replied hesitantly. I'm not sure because that's not what I want. That's what my family wants. At iyon ang sinagot ko para hindi ma-disappoint si Dad.
But I really want to do something different.
"That's good." Dad smiled.
Maybe I just like getting his and Mom's approval. Kaya ganito ako. Pero wala naman na akong magagawa.
"What about law?" sabi ni Alex. One of my brothers na surprisingly, wala sa ibang bansa.
Si Alex ang eldest at ang pinaka-busy sa mga kapatid ko. Ewan ko ba kung naka-leave siya dahil naka-pajama siya pagbaba galing sa kwarto niya. 'Yung CEO, naka-pajama na may reindeer na design. Well, home is home. Minsan lang niya nagagamit ang kwarto niya dahil may sarili rin siyang condo at nasa abroad palagi.
Back to the conversation, law is not my forte. Tsaka ang gusto ni Mom at Dad ay magfocus ako sa business. See? I'm really a sucker for their approval.
"Related naman ang law sa business, Dad," sabi ni Alex kay Dad.
"Alex is right. She can even build her own law firm." sali ni Mom. Hindi ko inexpect na sasabihin 'yun ni Mom. But studying law? I don't really think so.
I've always wanted to be different from them. From my brothers. Maybe if I become a lawyer, I can prove people na pinaghihirapan ko ang mga bagay na meron sa akin. Knowing that my family is more on the manufacturing business, people can see that I can be successful without my family's help.
Baka isipin na naman nila na nandaya ako or something. Because honestly, I'm tired of hearing shit from others.
***
"Are you sure about this?" tanong ni Tori.
"Yes, 100 percent sure."
I'm not letting this opportunity go to waste. Although, I am still making some baby steps. Baka magtrabaho ako habang nag-aaral, but I'll think about that later. Nakakastress pati enrollment, ang dami-daming kailangan! Tapos parang kalmado lang 'yung ibang nag-eenroll dito, like they have their whole lives together. When in fact, they probably don't. Ako nga, nakaupo lang pero gulong-gulo na ang isip.
"Just, take care of yourself. Lagi mo akong tatawagan ha? I'm one call away if gusto mong magwalwal," bulong niya.
"Gaga ka talaga."
Sinamahan niya akong mag-enroll sa law school ng SIU habang hinihintay na madala lahat ng gamit ko sa bagong condo. I had my hair down, revealing its long wavy length. Maybe I should get a haircut for a change. I also wore heels, but not too high. Para lang hindi ako mukhang maliit, but my height is just normal. Around 5'6, I think.
I always make sure na medyo dark ang kulay ng aking mga suot para ma-emphasize ang kulay ng aking balat. I might see significant people, so I want to look mature. They say that my features were very soft, kaya hindi nila ako maseryoso minsan 'pag galit ako. Nakakainis lang 'pag ganon. I put on make up and tried using dark lipstick. I used to love having a pink shade on my lips, but that will just make me look young.
I decided to move out of the house and be independent while I study law.
Iniwan ko na 'yung iba kong damit sa bahay. Required daw na corporate attire or somewhat professional ang damit. Mas malapit ang condo ko sa SIU-LS kaysa sa bahay. Pumayag naman si Dad, but he wants me to build a law firm after passing the Bar. Hindi ko na iisipin kung paano o san magsisimula. Hindi ko pa nga nasisimulan ang law school, e. Hopefully papasa ako. I don't know what I'd do 'pag hindi.Tori and I graduated college with flying colors. Pareho kaming Cum Laude. And now, magma-masteral siya at maglalaw ako. After weeks of reviewing for the PhilSAT, nakapasa naman ako. This is the first time na maseseparate kami ni Tori. For years, we've been glued to the hip. Ngayon, literal na hiwalay kami dahil sa Makati na ako, siya sa Quezon City parin.
Nandito na ako sa bago kong condo. I can see the bright city lights from my balcony. Buti na lang ito 'yung pinili ko. Although, hindi fresh 'yung air dahil sa pollution. After setting everything, I decided na magshopping for school supplies. Malapit lang ang mall kaya nilakad ko na lang. Medyo pagabi na at masasabi ko talaga na ang ganda maglakad sa Makati. The illuminating moon is very pretty against the vibrant lights of the tall buildings. Walking alone gives me a sense of tranquility. Everything seems to be at peace while walking around here. Minus the noise during rush hour, of course.
Nakarating na ako sa mall. Medyo maraming mga tao. At least na-inform akong patuloy palang tumataas ang populasyon ng Pilipinas. Bumili ako ng pens, yellow pads, highlighters, sticky notes and other stuff I find useful for law school. Hindi pa siguro ako bibili ng mga libro. Tsaka na lang pag may na-recommend na ang mga prof ko. Bahala na nga.
Habang naglalakad, tumunog ang phone ko.
[Messenger]
1-A (Consti)Reading assignment: Article 1 to 10 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines. Be ready for recitation.
Shit! Diba ang dami 'non?
Agad-agad akong nag-search ng magandang Consti book sa National Book Store. Binili ko 'yun agad at bumalik sa condo para masimulan ko na ang readings. On the way home, bumili na rin ako ng Frappuccino sa isang coffee shop. Mukhang isang mahabang gabi na naman ang tatahakin ko. Hindi pa naman nawala ang study habits ko kaya siguro okay lang. Almost a week pa ang lilipas bago magsimula ang classes.
Inayos ko ang table ko na malapit sa balcony. I arranged my highlighters and other stationery supplies para mukha namang mag-aaral talaga ako. Mag-aaral ba talaga ako?
So ito na talaga. Mag-aaral na ako ulit. It's kinda weird because I never imagined myself studying law. Ever. Pero nandito ako, nagpaka-independent just to get the success I want.
Sana worth it 'to.
Just as I began reading, may naririnig akong kumakanta. Tumingin ako sa likod ko at tiningnan kung may naka-play bang kanta sa phone kong nakasaksak malapit sa kama. Pero parang hindi naman doon galing 'yung ingay. Parang galing sa labas?
Baka may dumaan na campaign car? Hindi pa naman election ha. At kung kampanya naman, sobrang modern naman. Madalas kasing corny ang naririnig kong campaign songs. Ewan ko ba. Noong itinuloy ko ang pagbabasa, biglang lumakas ang pagkanta.
Ano ba iyon? Nakaka-distract naman. Mukhang kailangan kong magsaksak ng earphones sa tainga ko. Pero naka-charge 'yung phone ko! Hays, ano ba namang buhay 'to. Lumabas ako sa balcony para tingnan ang pinanggagalingan ng tunog. Parang galing sa taas? Tumingin ako sa balcony na nasa taas ng unit ko.
What the fuck?
May lalaking topless na kumakanta kasabay ang pag-gitara. So...this is the source of noise? Pero infairness, magaling siyang kumanta. Para bang hinaharana ka ng mga anghel sa paraan ng pagkanta niya.
Focus, Rosie.
Oo nga pala, madami pa akong babasahin! Pero hindi ako maka-focus kung may maingay na kumakanta sa labas ng balcony ko! Sinubukan kong isara 'yung pintuan palabas sa balcony, pero mukhang mas lalong lumakas 'yung boses niya! Aba, bida-bida rin! Mukhang nananadya noong narinig niyang sinara ko 'yung balcony door ko!
I'm running, I'm searching, and I don't know where to start.
I'm dying, my love, you punch a hole right through my heart...
Nakaka-inis naman! Ang tagal pa namang mag-charge ng phone ko! Hindi na talaga ako makapag-focus ng maayos dito. Ayoko namang sumigaw para kunin ang atensyon niya. How do I approach him in the most appropriate way? Hindi niya ako maririnig 'pag kinausap ko siya sa balcony. Lalo na't nasa taas siyang floor.
Napagpasyahan kong pumunta sa unit niya. His room is directly on top of mine so I went to the elevator straight-away. Kailangan kong magbasa without any distractions. 'Pag hindi siya titigil, magfa-file ako ng complaint. Pwede 'yon diba?
I pressed 28 sa elevator buttons. Pagkalabas ko ng elevator, dumiretso ako sa unit niya. Pareho lang naman ang arrangement ng units sa bawat floor kaya hindi ako nahirapang hanapin kung nasaan siya. Pagdating ko sa pintuan niya, kumatok ako ng malakas dahil baka busy siya sa pagkanta at 'di ako marinig. I really hope na siya ang sasagot dahil nakakahiya naman 'pag maling unit ang napuntahan ko. Surprisingly, bumukas agad ang pinto.
And what a sight for sore eyes...
A tall guy with deep brown curls, honey-dew eyes and fair complexion greeted me at the door. Not to mention, he is not wearing a shirt...nor pants.
So much for decency.
But in all honesty, he looked like a Greek god. I shifted in my position while he smirked as he caught me staring at him. Bigla kong tiningnan ang mga mata niya ng diretsahan. I didn't bother to look down anymore! Ugh, nakakahiya! The guy looked at me with a playful expression. Feel ko playboy 'to. Alam na alam ko kung anong klaseng ngisi 'yang pinapakita niya. But I won't fall for it. I came here for one thing.
Peace.
"Can you keep it down with the singing? May mga kapitbahay ka na gustong manahimik." diniretso ko na siya. Napatingin siya sa hawak kong libro. Naidala ko pala 'yong Consti ko. I didn't even notice it. I was gripping on it tightly as he spoke.
"You're studying law right? You shouldn't be depriving me of my liberty." he smirked as he pointed at the book I'm holding.
Aba! Edi siya na mag-aral!
"And you shouldn't be depriving me of my liberty to study in peace." I retorted.
He looked at me like I'm something amusing to watch. Naging entertainment na pala ako? Ang kapal ng mukha!
"I'll take note of that. But first, what's your name?" he asked, ticking his head to the side.
Sinusubukan kong kontrolin ang inis ko. This Greek god slash asshole is annoying!
"At bakit mo naman kailangan?"
"Para mabigyan kita ng freedom to study in peace."
Ang kapal talaga!
"Rosie," I told him and raised my brows.
"Just Rosie?" pangungulit niya. Suot niya 'yung ngising nakakaloko. Bwiset!
"Yes, just Rosie." I pursed my lips.
"Okay, 'Just Rosie'. I'll keep it down for you." he smirked again and winked. I cringed internally and raised my brows. Feelingero! Porket gwapo ganon makaasta! May sasabihin pa sana ako ngunit huli na, nakabalik na siya sa unit niya.
Finally! I also went back to my unit para ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa ko. Palihim kong dinungaw ang balcony ko. It's been quiet so far. Hindi ko na naririnig ang pagkanta niya. Siguro natulog na 'yon. 2 am na eh, o baka nagsawa sa sarili niyang boses?
Hays. Letche ka, kung sino ka man!
#CollisionKab1It's been a week since I started law school and I have to say, I'm starting to smell coffee everywhere! Puro na lang kape ang naaamoy ko kahit wala namang kape sa paligid! Maybe it's because of my frequent study sessions, which won't be possible without coffee. Akala ko nung college 'yung pinakamarami kong in-take ng kape. But I was wrong.Law school is really changing my life.I haven't seen any of my brothers in two weeks. Hindi ko sila natye-tyempohan kapag bumibisita ako sa bahay. Tapos once a week ko lang nakikita ang magulang ko. But I'm grateful for that already. I'm lucky enough to visit my family every week. Not everyone has that opportunity. And I salute those people who stay abroad just to provide for their family. Not everyone has the courage to do that.Speaking about that, I applied for a job. Multiple jobs. People say that I don't need one, pero gusto kong kum
#CollisionKab2Pagpasok ko sa room, nakaupo na halos ang lahat. May mga lalaki pang nasa corridor at nag-uusap about their frat or about girls. Lagi namang ganon. Kahit nasa law school na, fling parin ang hinahanap ng iba, but I don't judge. Sila bahala sa buhay nila. Buti na lang at hindi pa dumadating ang prof...at thank God! Pinapasok parin ako ng guard kahit wala akong ID! Medyo kilala na kasi ako ng naka-duty na lady guard kanina kahit mag-iisang month palang ako dito sa law school. Ang daming readings. Ang daming din na groupwork. Akala ko medyo malaya na ako sa mga pabuhat na tao, pero hindi parin.Umupo ako sa tabi ni Nicolas. Isa siya sa mga unang kaibigan ko dito sa school. At first, akala ko medyo masungit siya at seryoso, pero mabait naman pala. He once offered to drop me off sa condo ko when my car ran out of gas. Nagsesend din siya ng reviewer minsan. Minsan lang, kasi pinaghihirapan niya 'yun. Over all, he's c
#CollisionKab3"Ms. Mercado, answer me! Nag-aral ka ba?" tanong ni Atty. Sanchez, mala-dragon ang tunog ng boses.Nakatayo ako ngayon at halatang nahihiya na. Nakakahiya. It took all the strength in my body to not cry. Nag-aral naman ako, e. Nabasa ko 'yung case na tinanong sa akin. But I guess I didn't read enough. Ganon talaga ang buhay.Everyone in the room was looking at me with pity. Well, 'yung iba parang nag-eenjoy kasi kilala nila ang pamilya ko. They're probably thinking I deserve this. And particular situation is exactly what I am trying to avoid. Ayaw kong nakikishare sa success ng pamilya ko. Ayaw kong isipin nila na nakakaraos lang ako dahil sa apilyedo ko. Pero ito nga, ginawa ko ang best ko ngunit hindi parin sapat."If you don't study harder, you don't deserve to cross the bar. Each case carries its own weight, Ms. Mercado. If hindi mo napanalo ang kaso, may inosenteng ma
#CollisionKab4I woke up early the next day. Usually, one hour lang ang naco-consume ko sa paghahanda. I showered for 20 minutes and dried my hair. Nagsuot ako ng white long-sleeve na may ruffles sa gilid. Nag-black skinny jeans na lang ako. I also wore nude heels pero hindi din siya masyadong mataas.Pinainit ko na lang 'yung pagkain ko kahapon at inilagay sa tupperware. Sa headquarters na lang ako kakain ng breakfast. Dadalhin ko rin 'yung Consti ko at ibang materials para sa class mamayang gabi. Kaunti na lang naman ang gagawin ko sa trabaho ngayon, I hope Macky doesn't mind me studying during work hours. I put all my personal stuff sa black backpack ko. Pati na rin ang laptop ko. 'Yung mga reviewer at codal ko naman, nilagay ko sa isang tote bag. I was about to head out nang may nagdoor bell sa unit ko.
#CollisionKab5"Ms. Mercado! You are being incompetent! Get out of my class!" My professor was heaving in anger.Wala na akong ginawa kundi sundin ang utos niya. I'm on the verge of tears and my classmates were looking at me with pity. I looked at Nic and tried to smile, to tell him I'm okay. But I failed. I carried my bag and went out. I kept walking until I got out of the building.I need fresh air.Hindi ko namalayang tumutulo na pala ang mga luha ko.I'm fucking weak.I wasn't raised like this.I'm not born to be a quitter.
#CollisionKab6"Are you sure about that?" I said, challenging him. Sinful thoughts started to cloud my mind as his lips hovered above mine. Nilagay niya 'yung isa niyang kamay sa pisngi ko. Tumaas ang balahibo ko sa ginawa niya at naramdaman ko ang pagbilis ng pagtibok ng aking puso.This guy is definitely something...I was about to lean in when he pulled away.What the hell?!I furrowed my eyebrows and pouted. Why did he do that?"Just kiss me already, asshole..." I mumbled.Austin chuckled at what I said and smirked.
#CollisionKab7"No, don't sign thatthing." Austin stormed in. Mas lalong bumilis ang paghampas ng puso ko sa aking dibdib."Austin...the PR! Your collab is coming up. We need this. You need this!" Macky gritted his teeth."I don't need a fucking collab!" Austin shouted. Natahimik ang lahat. Ako, hindi ako makatingin sa kanila. Nararamdaman ko ang maiinit na mga mata sa akin at kay Austin."Renee needs it! Help out a fellow artist of yours! And delete that post for goodness sake!" Macky almost shouted and massaged his temple."No." iling ni Austin at napasinghap."Austin..." I started. The tension in t
#CollisionKab8"Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is Philippine Airlines flight PR822 bound for New York," the chief flight attendant said. "Now we request for your full attention as the flight attendants demonstrate the safety features of this aircraft."A flight attendant was speaking, directing us about the safety measures of the flight. I put my phone on airplane mode and listened to music as we took off. I listened to some of Austin's songs, which was a bit weird. He wrote these songs before I came to his life..."So take a piece of my heart,And make it all your own...So when we are apart,You'll never be alone..."Who the hell is this song about?
#CollisionWakas"Where have you been?" Ian asked, the tip of his cigarette was lit.Amoy ko angbahongsigarilyoatngumuso. Sabi ko nangtumigilsiya sapaninigarilyoe.Masamasa baga.Mackydoesn't allow me to smoke because my voice will be affected, and it's bad publicity. Either way, bad publicity is still publicity. There will be potential profit from the attention people will give me.I didn't answer Ian's question. All I know is that I want to see Rosie. She's been busy lately. Ang hirap na law student siya at artista ako. It's
#CollisionKab19"Austin..." I unconsciously slurred. I woke up, feeling dizzy. Medyo umaalon pa ang paningin ko."Rosie! Thank God!" sabi ni Nic. Worry filled his eyes as he held my hand. He looked at me, a flash of misery reflected on his eyes. Medyo namumula ang mga mata niya ngayon.What...what happened?Kita ko'y nakahiga ako sa isang kama, nakasuot ng hospital gown. Nasa ospital ba talaga ako? Anong nangyari? Pagtingin ko sa aking kamay, may naka-kabit na wiring of some sort. Pati sa ilong ko. I scrunched up my nose, feeling uncomfortable. There's something attached on my index finger too."What happened?" I choked out. Napapaos pa ang boses ko. Kumuha si Nic ng
#CollisionKab18Tahimik ako habang nagfi-fitting. Medyo sumikip na sa akin ang pinili kong gown. Ina-adjust ng tailor ang aking damit sa pamamagitan ng paglagay ng pins. Natutusok ako ng kaunti ngunit hindi ko madama ang sakit.Austin's words keep playing like a broken record at the back of my mind."Because the girl I love is getting married."Did Nic invite him?I decided to text our wedding planner about it.Rosie: Hi! Can you send me the list of guests for the wedding?Tumunog ang phone ko at nakitang may PDF file na sinend. Agad kong binuksan
#CollisionKab17"Ro-I mean, Atty. Mercado," Macky choked out, eyes slightly widening as my heels clicked the floor. I tried to keep my face void of any emotion.Ipakita mong matapang ka, Rosie."I suggest you make an appointment first, Mr. Andrada." sabi ko sa kanya. Sinulyapan ko si Austin na bahagyang nakatitig sa kaliwang kamay ko. That's where my engagement ring is placed. Agad siyang nag-iwas ng tingin. His jaw clenched, fists resting on his forehead while sitting on a chair. Nagtagis-bagang ako.Tanaw kong nakatayo malapit sa kanya si Johnson at Ian. Naka-krus ang braso ni Ian habang tumitig sa akin at nakapamaywang naman si Johnson habang may tinitingnan sa cellphone. Ilang beses kaming na-orient sa da
#CollisionKab16"Are you happy?"Nic wrapped his arms around me as we sat in a bench near the Eiffel Tower. He held my hands and looked at our engagement rings.It's been 4 years. I'm already 26, already a lawyer. I have a fiancé who loves me more than I love myself. I'm about to settle down. Something that Austin could never let me have.He never explained himself.He just kept on saying sorry.And I hated that.I hated him so much.We were walking around the streets of Paris, the cold weather made me shiv
#CollisionKab15Nakakunot ang noo ko habang tinitingnan ang showbiz article mula sa isang magazine site.Ausnee: The COMEBACK you've been waiting for!Yesterday, the power couple was spotted at Ayala Triangle, Public Display of Affection clearly evident!The pictures below seem to make us speechless!Source: Retromag PHParang pinipiga ang puso ko habang tiningnan ang mga litrato sa aking cellphone screen. Magkahawak ang kamay nila. They look happy.But I know this is all fake.
#CollisionKab14"Who's Renee?"I was scrolling through my phone when I remembered the article I read last time. Naisipan kong mag-Google ulit tungkol kay Renee at Austin. A few articles popped up, dating two years ago."Renee? Renee Saragosa?" his brows quirked up. Tumango ako at niliitan siya ng mata.Austin and I were waiting for our order in an Italian restaurant here in Makati. Lunch break ko at tinext ko siya upang magkita kami. Gusto sana namin sa BGC kaso malayo at baka ma-late pa si Austin sa kanyang interview. Medyo marami kasi siyang fans na nagpapapicture 'pag lumalabas kami sa dito sa Makati. Lumalayo na lang ako 'pag may lalapit sa kanya. Ayokong makaabala.
#CollisionKab13Austin and I flew back to Manila the night on our third day. We just ate and enjoyed the waters. Nag sight-seeing din kami kasama ang isang tour guide. Ayaw kong magka-misunderstanding ulit si Macky at Austin kaya pinilit ko siyang huwag magpost ng pictures. He hesitated at first, pero bumigay rin sa gusto ko. Para na rin iyon sa ikabubuti niya kasi.Napapasyahan kong dalhin siya sa bahay sa araw pagkatapos ng aming pagbalik. Gusto ko muna siyang ipakilala kay Manang bago tuluyang ipakilala kay Mom and Dad. Alam kong wala pa sila sa bahay kaya ngayong week ko siya ipapasyal doon."Are you sure?" nag-aalangang tanong ni Austin. Gamit niya ang dalawang kamay sa pagmamaneho habang diretsahang nakatingin sa daan.
#CollisionKab12Warning: R-18 - Mature Content"Did you know, love..." Austin lazily trailed off while analyzing the chess board.We were playing chess in a couch near a pool. The beach is just right in front us, waves slowly retreating from the sand. So far, maganda naman ang laro namin. I always play chess with Anthony when we were younger. Sobra niyang galing dito eh, lagi akong talo. Pero nahawa naman siguro ako sa kagalingan niya. King at bishop na lang ang natira kay Austin, habang queen, king, isang rook at pawn ang sa akin."...A queen is much stronger than his king." pagpapatuloy niya. He licked his lips and looked at me. I smirked. Na-trap ang bishop niya sa rook at pawn ko. I moved