Home / Romance / Forget Me Not / Chapter One - The Basurahan

Share

Chapter One - The Basurahan

Author: ANarahNino
last update Last Updated: 2021-07-05 12:50:58

Shazahna POV

'It'll reet self'

Salitang paulit ulit kong sinasabi sa sarili ko sa tuwing may hindi magadang pangyayari sa buhay ko, unexpectedly. It is my favourite mantra na tinutulungan akong maging calm and relax.

Proven quality effective with side effects. Charr!

Well, this is not the first time na di na naman ako pumasa sa interview ko tho masasabi kong I'm quite professional sa part na yun haha! 

Okay, di nakakatawa.

The last time na may potential employer na nag refused ng application was, kelan nga yun?... Oh, yesterday. Yes, it was the day before today.

Honestly naaawa na rin talaga ako sa sarili ko, really! Wala talaga ata akong swerte sa first impressions pero hindi ko rin naman magawang i-blame ang sarili ko for that... or maybe di lang talaga ako qualified? Whatever! I'm so doomed.

I need a job right now!!!

ASIN SALT RIGHT NOW!

Past two in the afternoon na nung maka-labas ako sa inaplayan ko sanang kumpanya. Feeling hopeless and seriously annoyed dahil sa mga palamuning bulate na kanina pa nag-iingay sa loob ng tyan ko! Gutom na gutom na ako pero naka budget na extra ko.

'Food or Money?'

I hissed talking to myself. No! hindi pa po ako nababaliw. Eh bakit ba? Minsan kailangan ko talagang kausapin ang inner self ko para malaman ko din ang opinion nya, at least pagka nagka gipitan na di lang ako ang masisisi diba?

Crap.

'Save a penny pandagdag allowance o bumili ng makakakain para sa nanggagalaiti kong sikmura?' Again, asking no one in particular. Feeling dejected, I chose the later.

Halos malapit nako sa fast food chain na pinaplano kong kainan. Di ko maintindihan kung bakit sa tuwing nag titipid ako eh mas lalo pa akong napapamahal! Is this tadhana?

No way! Crap ulit.

Habang naglalakad, may napansin akong kumikinang na bilog sa gilid ng kalsada. Nakakasilaw talaga ang limang pisong barya lalo na kung walang wala ka na Hashtag feeling blessed.

So ayun nga... tingin sa kaliwa, tingin sa kanan, Walang nakatingin? go grab the opportunity girl!!!

As if walang nangyari, tumayo ako ng maayos at ipinagpag ang damit ko, kunyari may libo libong alikabok ang dumikit sa katawan ko at dahan dahan na akong naglakad papalayo.

"geunyeo gyeoteseo modu da mulleona

ijen jogeumsshik sanaweojinda

na eureureong eureureong eureureongdae"

Sinasabayan kong kantahin ang background music na naka play ngayon dito mismo sa loob ng Salime, at sa kung sino mang staff o crew nila ang nagpatugtog nitong kanta na Growl by EXO eh sure akong certified EXO-L rin sya. Hindi lang halata pero fangirl talaga ako ng K-pop bata pa lang, kaya sa tuwing may naririnig akong K-pop songs being played sa public lalo na pag kanta ng favourite groups ko eh natutuwa talaga ako.

Mag te-ten minutes akong pumila sa counter buti na lang at piniplay nila ang Growl kaya kahit na kanina pa nag gogrowl ang tyan ko, di masyadong naririnig ng mga nasa pila rin, talk about sumasayaw slash nagpaparty na mga bulate sa tyan? Lol.

While devouring my Spaghetti s.o many many sauce and Yumburger s.o more more dressing, nag isip na ako ng mga business establishments na pwede kong applayan. Bukas na bukas din eh mag ja-job haunting ulit ako and I'll make sure na matatanggap na ako. Sana.

**********

"Five minutes na lang promise"

"Anong five minutes pa? Mag aalas otso na Shah! Baka malate kana nyan, mamumudmod ka pa ng résumé diba?" sigaw ni Aleah sa akin. Kaibigan kong perfect attendance sa paninira ng umaga ko.

"Kaya nga five minutes pa" Diba nya makitang inaantok pa talaga ako?

"Naku wag ako! Iyang five minutes mo sure akong thirty minutes pa yan! At para sabihin ko sayo thirty minutes kang naliligo, ten minutes kang tulala, one hour mag bihis, another thirty minutes sa pagkain, tapos fou-"

"Oo na! oo na! Eto gising na! Maliligo na po. Happy?" Sabi kong bumabangon sa kama. May magagawa ba ako eh daig pa nya ang alarm clock sa ingay.

"Kelangan mo lang pala makarinig ng mathematics para bumangon eh" Proud na proud ang bruha.

"Di yun mathematics gaga" 

"Mathematics yun shunga, may solving diba?"

"Nagsolve ka ba? Naghanap ka ba ng X? ...So di yun math" sumbat ko sa kanya habang pareho kaming natatawa sa nonsense naming usapan.

"Kelangan ba laging hinahanap ang X para matawag na mathematics? Yang mga ex na yan salot lang yan sa buhay, bat pa ba sila hinahanap kung sila din naman ng iwan!"

Humuhugot ba sya?

"Ewan... Alam mo minsan para kang Mathematics" dapat ata mas specific pa.

"Huh?" tugon nya ng naka taas ang isang kilay. Sana all.

"Magulong kausap at mahirap intindihin" sana matauhan sya.

"Anong sinabi mo?!" Bakit ba pataas ng pataas ang boses nya?

"Haha wala sabi ko Sana All may ex" oops! sadya yun.

"Kaya nga lumandi landi kana, Baka maubusan ka na ng lalake gaga" Help, praning na po bespren ko!

"Mag settle down ka muna... jaka pwede bang mind your own lovelife? Busy pa ako maging successful. Less boys, more time" 

"Oh yes you have to be successful, sabi mo nga wala ka ng ibang option diba... Sige na nga't maligo kana para makaalis kana"

That being said, pumunta kaagad ako sa Hurklin Building, first stop dropping my papers. Next, Bay Zone Hotel. Then Musk Enterprise, Starship Hotel, at kung saan saan pang mga hotels at kumpanya na may job vacancies na pwede kong aplayan. Isang buong araw na job haunting, basta may hiring ilalaban ko na.

Grab every opportunity kasi there's no other way para umusad. There's no luck without committing, perseverance, and effort. 

**********

It has been two long weeks mula nung nag apply ako for work. May mga kumpanya din namang tumawag sa akin for an interview but then again, di pa rin ako natanggap. Nauubusan na ako ng willpower, lalo pa nung minsang may isang matandang mataba ang tyan na hukhukan sa sama ng ugali ang nagpahiya sa akin dahil di raw ako qualified sa trabahong inaapplayan ko...

Akala mo kung sinong may ari ng kumpanyang yun. The guts! Hinding hindi na talaga ako babalik sa lugar na yun. N.E.V.E.R as in never!!

"Hey move on, Di lang naman dun ang pwedeng aplayan Hindi ba? There are so many companies out there na pwedeng mong pasahan ng résumé. Tiwala lang"

"Thank you Aleah"

"Cheer up okay? Laban lang!"

"Yes Laban para sa ekonomiya!"

"Laban Pinas!!!" sabay naming bigkas ng nakatawa,

Ng biglang may narinig kaming malakas na tunog ng baril na di ko alam kung san galing. Sa sobrang taranta nagkahiwalay kami ni Aleah, sya papunta sa kaliwang direksyon at ako pa diretso namang tumakbo sa may pinakamalapit at pinaka safe na pwedeng pagtaguan dito sa park.

Sa basurahan.

Sure akong walang magtatangkang maghinala na may nagtatago dito dahil sa masansang na amoy nito, sa sobrang baho eh naduduwal nako. Biglang may kung anong malakas na pwersang humila sa kamay ko. One second at may kutsilyong nakadikit na sa leeg ko.

"Wag kang lalapit kundi papatayin ko sya" sabi ng lalakeng biglang humila saken, hawak ang matulis na kut... kutsilyo?

"I don't mind if you kill that woman... Do you actually think I'd let you go with my camera over some random stranger?" sabi naman nung isa pang lalake na kausap nya. What the hell? Anong meron? Bat ako nandito? Pilit akong pumipiglas sa pagkakahawak nya but he is too strong for me, nahihirapan na rin akong huminga.

"Gigilitan ko talaga to!"

"Stab her, I don't care"

Aksidenteng nasagi ng lalake ng saksak ang tyan ko. I felt numb. Di ko maigalaw ang buong katawan ko, nagsimula na ring dumugo ang sugat ko sa tyan ko.

At walang lakas na natumba ako sa kinatatayuan ko.

I fell to the ground, unconscious.

Related chapters

  • Forget Me Not   Chapter Two - DESTINYation

    Shahzahna POV "I don't mind if you kill that woman... Do you actually think I'd let you go with my camera over some random stranger?" Pilit man akong pumipiglas sa pagkakahawak nya but he is too strong for me, nahihirapan na'ko. "Gigilitan ko talaga to!" Sabi nung lalake habang nakaturok ang matalas na kutsilyo sa leeg ko. "Stab her, I don't care" Lang ang tugon ng lalakeng kausap nya. Mga walang puso! "Anong sinabi mo?! Baliw kaba ha!?" thats it. Di ko na nakayanan! So kahit na hirap na hirap na ako sa posisyon ko eh sumabat na ako. "Manahimik ka nga!" sigaw sakin netong demonyong toh at mas lalo pa nyang hinigpitan ang pagkakahawak sa akin. "Bat ako tatahimik eh papatayin mo ko! Sino ba kayo jaka bitawan mo nga ako!" "Give me my camera" Huh? Sira ulo ba sya?!?! "Camera?... Para lang sa camera hahayaan mo na akong mamatay!?!" buong buhay ko ngayon lang ako nakarinig ng taong mas pipiliin pa ang isang bagay kesa sa buhay ng tao. I hope this is not real. Hindi ko alam pero par

    Last Updated : 2021-07-05
  • Forget Me Not   Chapter Three - Amendments

    Jeff POV. "Where am I?" The girl said as soon as she adjusted herself from the lights inside the room. We are actually here at the hospital. This is owned by my family, and all immediate actions needed going faster than expected. She became the priority. After the incident, there were bystanders who helped us before the cops and ambulance took over. A man did her first aid, and soon after some time we patiently waited for the doctors and nurses to show up. "You are at the hospital Ma'am" My secretary replied. I am with him now, a few cops, and my lawyer, and we are all waiting na magising na sya. "Who are you? Why am I in the hospital? And that guy... Yes, it's you! Why... Ouchh!!.." series of questions from her as she pointed a finger filled with anger at me. She stopped right away when the pain kicked her. "Hi, I am Doctor Morgan from Pristine Medical Center. I am in charge of taking care of you until your wound heals." The Doctor introduced himself to this lady who have been a

    Last Updated : 2021-07-05
  • Forget Me Not   Chapter Four - Who are You?

    Jeff POV I arrived at the airport eighteen minutes past eleven in the morning. Today is the scheduled flight of my friend Jake from Dubai, he lived there ever since he was appointed as the President of their company. Minessage nya ko kagabi informing me about his grand arrival, and dude he said he wants me na sunduin ko sya for additional publicity purposes. Yeah, it may sound fun but paparazzi seem to be so fond of me, wherever I go, whatever I do, kahit pag inom ko ng mineral water eh ginagawaan pa ng article. No pun intended. Jake wants exposure. Syempre, as a new president, could greatly impact his career as well as benefit both of the companies we are leading. Seeing him with me or any other big personalities in the industry will greatly affect the brand. It indirectly helps us. More than that, he is my friend. I don’t see any reason para hindi ko sya pagbigyan. “Hey man! It’s been a long!” “Yeah! buti naman at naisipan mo pang bumalik dito! How’s Dubai?” “Dubai is doing fin

    Last Updated : 2021-07-12
  • Forget Me Not   Prologue

    "You're late, she is gone." Lang ang nasabi ni Kris nung dinatnan ko sila sa rest house. He was in tears, wala ni isang salita pa ang lumabas sa bibig nya after he told me so. The air shouts melancholic. I couldn't help myself either, hindi ko maipaliwanag ang sakit na nararamdaman ko, when I saw the lifeless woman… "Shazahna?" Para bang sandaling tumigil ang mundo ko. The girl Kris referred to was the same girl na kasama ko sa altar kahapon. Suddenly, I do not know what to do. Para bang biglang nagka ugat ang aking mga paa, pati ang buo kong katawan, tila namanhid na. I mentally passed out, the reality is just too much to bear. I want to get a hold of her, embrace her with all the warmth in me. But I feel so weak at this moment, hindi ko man lang kayang lumapit sa kanya. Hindi ko na mapigilan pa ang sarili ko sa sakit, kirot, at pighati. I felt a strong urge to release the madness forming inside me. No! I'm not mad at anyone. Hindi ako galit but then, my hand formed a fist alre

    Last Updated : 2021-07-05

Latest chapter

  • Forget Me Not   Chapter Four - Who are You?

    Jeff POV I arrived at the airport eighteen minutes past eleven in the morning. Today is the scheduled flight of my friend Jake from Dubai, he lived there ever since he was appointed as the President of their company. Minessage nya ko kagabi informing me about his grand arrival, and dude he said he wants me na sunduin ko sya for additional publicity purposes. Yeah, it may sound fun but paparazzi seem to be so fond of me, wherever I go, whatever I do, kahit pag inom ko ng mineral water eh ginagawaan pa ng article. No pun intended. Jake wants exposure. Syempre, as a new president, could greatly impact his career as well as benefit both of the companies we are leading. Seeing him with me or any other big personalities in the industry will greatly affect the brand. It indirectly helps us. More than that, he is my friend. I don’t see any reason para hindi ko sya pagbigyan. “Hey man! It’s been a long!” “Yeah! buti naman at naisipan mo pang bumalik dito! How’s Dubai?” “Dubai is doing fin

  • Forget Me Not   Chapter Three - Amendments

    Jeff POV. "Where am I?" The girl said as soon as she adjusted herself from the lights inside the room. We are actually here at the hospital. This is owned by my family, and all immediate actions needed going faster than expected. She became the priority. After the incident, there were bystanders who helped us before the cops and ambulance took over. A man did her first aid, and soon after some time we patiently waited for the doctors and nurses to show up. "You are at the hospital Ma'am" My secretary replied. I am with him now, a few cops, and my lawyer, and we are all waiting na magising na sya. "Who are you? Why am I in the hospital? And that guy... Yes, it's you! Why... Ouchh!!.." series of questions from her as she pointed a finger filled with anger at me. She stopped right away when the pain kicked her. "Hi, I am Doctor Morgan from Pristine Medical Center. I am in charge of taking care of you until your wound heals." The Doctor introduced himself to this lady who have been a

  • Forget Me Not   Chapter Two - DESTINYation

    Shahzahna POV "I don't mind if you kill that woman... Do you actually think I'd let you go with my camera over some random stranger?" Pilit man akong pumipiglas sa pagkakahawak nya but he is too strong for me, nahihirapan na'ko. "Gigilitan ko talaga to!" Sabi nung lalake habang nakaturok ang matalas na kutsilyo sa leeg ko. "Stab her, I don't care" Lang ang tugon ng lalakeng kausap nya. Mga walang puso! "Anong sinabi mo?! Baliw kaba ha!?" thats it. Di ko na nakayanan! So kahit na hirap na hirap na ako sa posisyon ko eh sumabat na ako. "Manahimik ka nga!" sigaw sakin netong demonyong toh at mas lalo pa nyang hinigpitan ang pagkakahawak sa akin. "Bat ako tatahimik eh papatayin mo ko! Sino ba kayo jaka bitawan mo nga ako!" "Give me my camera" Huh? Sira ulo ba sya?!?! "Camera?... Para lang sa camera hahayaan mo na akong mamatay!?!" buong buhay ko ngayon lang ako nakarinig ng taong mas pipiliin pa ang isang bagay kesa sa buhay ng tao. I hope this is not real. Hindi ko alam pero par

  • Forget Me Not   Chapter One - The Basurahan

    Shazahna POV 'It'll reet self' Salitang paulit ulit kong sinasabi sa sarili ko sa tuwing may hindi magadang pangyayari sa buhay ko, unexpectedly. It is my favourite mantra na tinutulungan akong maging calm and relax. Proven quality effective with side effects. Charr! Well, this is not the first time na di na naman ako pumasa sa interview ko tho masasabi kong I'm quite professional sa part na yun haha! Okay, di nakakatawa. The last time na may potential employer na nag refused ng application was, kelan nga yun?... Oh, yesterday. Yes, it was the day before today. Honestly naaawa na rin talaga ako sa sarili ko, really! Wala talaga ata akong swerte sa first impressions pero hindi ko rin naman magawang i-blame ang sarili ko for that... or maybe di lang talaga ako qualified? Whatever! I'm so doomed. I need a job right now!!! ASIN SALT RIGHT NOW! Past two in the afternoon na nung maka-labas ako sa inaplayan ko sanang kumpanya. Feeling hopeless and seriously annoyed dahil sa mga pal

  • Forget Me Not   Prologue

    "You're late, she is gone." Lang ang nasabi ni Kris nung dinatnan ko sila sa rest house. He was in tears, wala ni isang salita pa ang lumabas sa bibig nya after he told me so. The air shouts melancholic. I couldn't help myself either, hindi ko maipaliwanag ang sakit na nararamdaman ko, when I saw the lifeless woman… "Shazahna?" Para bang sandaling tumigil ang mundo ko. The girl Kris referred to was the same girl na kasama ko sa altar kahapon. Suddenly, I do not know what to do. Para bang biglang nagka ugat ang aking mga paa, pati ang buo kong katawan, tila namanhid na. I mentally passed out, the reality is just too much to bear. I want to get a hold of her, embrace her with all the warmth in me. But I feel so weak at this moment, hindi ko man lang kayang lumapit sa kanya. Hindi ko na mapigilan pa ang sarili ko sa sakit, kirot, at pighati. I felt a strong urge to release the madness forming inside me. No! I'm not mad at anyone. Hindi ako galit but then, my hand formed a fist alre

DMCA.com Protection Status