I secretly smiled when I noticed that the other students are giving a way for me. Lahat sila ay gumigilid the moment they saw me walking in the hallway.
"But you can make their small business bankrupt, Sierra. We all know that's just a piece of cake for you," Sera said. She's one of my chaperone along with Navi.
They often call us, Sierra and friends. But no, I don't consider them as a friend. And I know that they also not consider me as their friend. They just befriended me because they want the attention and power. So they stick to me because they know that I can give it to them.
And of course, a queen also needs a servant. And in my case, I am the queen and they're just my servant. It's actually a win-win for us. They get the attention they want and I get a fucking servant.
"What are we gonna do to this leetch, Sierra?" Navi asked.
I stopped for a moment and think about what she asked. What should I do to that woman? She knows that flirting with my baby is a fvcking suicide. Yet, she still flirts with him and my minions caught them kissing at the gym.
"Call Denmark. He knows what to do with that bitch. And after that, I will make sure that their petty little business will vanished into ashes," mala-demonyo kong sabi.
Narinig ko naman silang tumawa kaya nilingon ko sila. Natigil naman sila sa pagtawa at sabay na tumikhim.
"Anyway, where's Wyatt?" Nagsimula na akong maglakad and as usual, they followed me at the back.
A queen should walk infront of her servant.
"According to our source-" I immediately stopped them and raised my eyes brows.
"Correction, my source not ours," mariin kong sabi sa kanila. I even saw them rolled their eyes after I said that.
What a fucking plastic friend I have. Oh no, they're not my friends pala.
"Whatever. According to your source." Diniinan niya talaga ang pagkakabigkas ng your.
Oh c'mon, Sera. Your nasty attitude is getting bold huh. How about I replace you with a new one? Baka madepress ka.
"Harry said that Wyatt is practicing with his team at the gym. You want to visit him?" sabat ni Navi.
I put my new nail polish finger under my jaw and think about what Navi said. Should I visit him? But nah, maybe later. I have something to do pa kaya I can't visit him right now.
"Maybe later. You girls should go first in our room. Uncle Frank called me earlier and he said that he needs to discussed something to me so I can't go with you." Ngumuso naman sila bago tumango.
"Sure.. will get going na ha. Five minutes na rin naman and then the class hours will start," Sera replied.
"Oh wait. Take my new baby with you. Take care of it huh. That's the latest Louis Vuitton bag. It's more expensive than your life. Now go, you'll gonna be late."
I carefully hand it to Navi and she get it using her two hands. Good, she should carry it with gentleness because my bag is fragile.
"Wait.. so you're not going to attend classes, Sierra?" kunot noong tanong ni Sera.
"I'm not sure. If my Uncle dismissed me early, then I will attend classes. Besides, I'm not really interested to attend duh," irap kong sabi.
That's true though. The only reason why I keep on going to this university is because of my obsession. If it's not because of him, I will not dare to step in this fucking university.
Why would I waste my time attending a classes when I'm already wealthy. That's just a waste of time. Eventually, I will handle our businesses and then boom... I'm fucking rich.
"Hello Uncle Frank. What's our agenda today?" Bungad ko agad pagkatapos kong buksan ang pinto ng office niya.
"Jesus! Don't you know how to knock, Amelia?" I rolled my eyes and sat infront of him.
"Can you stop calling me that name, Uncle Frank. Geez, I feel so old when someone's calls me that. I hate it yucks!" Tumawa naman ito sa sinabi ko.
I'm just saying the truth duh. Amelia is too old for me. I feel like I'm in 60's. And that's sounds so innocent and knowing me. I'm far from being innocent.
"So why did you call me, Uncle?" I urgently asked him and crossed my legs.
"Your Dad call me, Amelia," I rolled my eyes.
They really want to pissed me off huh, I so hate this family. They keep on pestering me by saying that pathetic old name.
"What did he say?" I asked.
"I'm afraid that you need to go to another university, Hija." My eyes grew wide when I heard that horrible news.
Me... going to another university? No fucking way! I can't leave Wyatt here. There's a bunch of leetches here and I can't keep my eyes away from him.
"I'm not pleased to hear that, Uncle Frank. Tell Dad to stop thinking that stupid plan of him. I am not going to leave this university Uncle. Never!" I exclaimed exaggeratedly.
"Okay, calm down Sierra." Huminga naman ako nang malalim to calm down my self.
"You know that when your Dad said it. No one can change his mind. You clearly know that, Hija," he calmly said.
I firmly closed my eyes and bit my lower lip in annoyance. He's at it again, pinapakialaman niya na naman ako. He's really annoying. Kung hindi ko lang siya Daddy, I will kill him because he's irritating me.
"What did I do to make him do that, Uncle Frank?" walang emosyon kong tanong.
Technically, this university is ours. But my family has a bunch of businesses and this is not their forte so they gave it to Uncle Frank.
One of the reason why students here are afraid of me. Because they know na hawak ko sila sa leeg.
"Your grades are dissapointing, Sierra. C'mon, what's happening to you? We all know that you're naturally born with intelligence. But why does your grades are all singkos?" he frustratedly exclaimed.
I deeply sighed after he said that. What's wrong with having a singko? That's still a grade c'mon. And grades doesn't define you as a person.
"Fine, tell Dad that I will give him a straight unos next semester. Damn! You just waste my time here, Uncle. I'm going," walang gana kong sabi at tumayo na.
"Keep your promise, Sierra. Give him what he want so that you won't transfer to another university." Inirapan ko lang siya at ginalaw ang fingers ko to bid my goodbye.
"Whatever Uncle. Send my regards to my Aunty Isha and to my annoying cousins. Bye Uncle," huli kong sabi bago ko sinarado ang pinto ng office niya.
Dumiretso na lang ako sa canteen instead to attend my classes. Late na rin naman ako and I'm sure that I'm excuse because the Dean of this university is the one who excused me.
Besides, thirty minutes from now the bell will ring for the class break. Napaaga lang ako ng break and that's okay because we own this university.
"Give me a carbonara and one slice of pepperoni pizza."
They looked at me astounded so I raised my eye brows to them. What are they lookin' at? Ngayon lang ba sila nakakita ng maganda?
"H-how about your drinks, M-madame?" nanginginig na tanong nito.
"A bottle of fresh mineral water. Make sure that it's clean or else mawawalan ka ng trabaho ngayon." Nataranta naman itong gumalaw kaagad.
"Y-yes madame. F-fresh w-water for you po." I gave her a sarcastic smile before rolling my eyes.
I was about to get my bag when I remember that my bag is not with me. Oh shoot, nando'n ang wallet ko. How stupid of me.
"Deliver it to my table, Miss. And oh, I forgot my wallet. I'll pay you when my friend is already here."
"P-pero po-"
"Do you know me, Miss whoever you are?" Napalunok naman ito at agad na pinunasan ang noo.
"O-opo... ihahatid na lang po namin ang food niyo sa table niyo." Ngumisi ako sa kanya bago nagtungo sa isang lamesa.
Wala pang isang minuto ay naihatid na nila agad ang inorder ko. Good, because I'm not fond of waiting for that long. Baka ipasara ko 'tong cafeteria sa kainisan ko sa kanila.
"Oh I forgot... pack me another carbonara and a bottle of gatorade."
"W-what color po, Madame?" Nagsalubong naman ang kilay ko sa kanya kaya napaatras ito sa takot.
"Anything. I mean the one who drinks by the athletes. Now go! And kindly pack it nicely because I'll give it to someone so do your job now."
Agad naman itong kumaripas ng takbo kaya bumalik na ako sa pagkain ko. After I ate my food I immediately leave the cafeteria while holding a paper bag.
After a minute of walking. I'm now infront of our gymnasium. I smirked when I heard a creek sound of their shoes.
A big grinned was plastered on my face the moment I enter the gym. I saw how the players stopped from playing basketball when they saw me entered the front door.
I wiggled my eye brows at them and flipped my long wavy hair while smiling at them. I silently chuckled when I saw some of them are gawking at me. Oh well, if you are gorgeous like me. It's normal to see them like this.
"Tangina bro.. nandito na naman si Sierra. Mukhang gaganahan akong maglaro ah." I grinned when I heard it from one of the players.
"Hi boys!" I seductively said while biting my lip.
"Hi Sierra..." sabay-sabay nilang sabi sa 'kin habang naka all smile.
I roamed my eyes inside the gym, trying to spot my beloved baby. A bright smile was visible on my face when I saw Wyatt looking at me with his annoyed expression.
"Hi Wyatt! I bought you a food oh. Your favorite carbonara and a gatorate to boost your energy. Can you take it?" I sweetly said while flickering my eyelashes.
Nalaglag ang panga ko nang irapan ako nito at drinibol ang bolang hawak niya and he throw it towards the ring and then... three points for my baby.
He's really good at this huh. But why did he ignored me? So heartless baby...
"Hey! Hindi mo ba ako narinig, Wyatt? Are you deaf?" I shouted.
He stopped playing his ball and looks at me with his stoic expression. "I'm sorry... what were you saying again Miss?" Laglag panga ko naman siyang tiningnan.
Don't he remember my name? How dare he? Everyone knows me yet he doesn't even remember my name? That's fucking ridiculous!
"It's not funny, Wyatt. Drop the act now. It's impossible that you didn't remember my name. You're making me upset, Wyatt," I pouted.
Inirapan niya lang ako at nagpatuloy sa paglalaro. While his team... they're just watching us quietly. What a bunch of chismoso.
"Just get out of here, Miss. You are distracting my team. Can't you see? We are practicing here and you suddenly interrupted. Don't you know that you are not allowed here?" matigas nitong sabi.
Inirapan ko naman siya at nakangusong tiningnan ang hawak kong paper bag. He's really masungit. But he's just making me want him more.
I scrutinized his body and damn... he looks hot even though he's sweating. He's wearing a white t-shirt but it's now covered with his sweats kaya his abs are peaking at me. How cute.. I want to touch it, omg!
"Eyes up here woman. And please... get out of here." Ngumuso naman ako sa kanya at umiling.
"No... not until you accept this food." He snorted at me and wags his head.
"I'm not going to take that, Miss. Baka mamaya may gayuma 'yan. Mahirap na..." he evily smirked.
Sinamaan ko naman sila ng tingin when his team started to laugh because of what he said. Tawa-tawa sila, eh kung ikick-out ko kaya silang lahat.
"Why would I do that? Even though I'm inlove with you, I won't do such thing because I believe that you will love me naturally," I confidently said while raising my chin.
Malakas naman itong tumawa kaya pati ang mga kateam niya ay tumawa rin. I looked at them emotionless until they stop laughing.
"Wake up woman. Hinding-hindi 'yon mangyayari so just get out. You're just wasting our time," natatawang sabi nito at tinalikuran na ako.
Nakanguso kong tiningnan ang paper bag na hawak ko. He's really cruel. How can't he accept this nalang eh pinaghirapan ko naman 'to. And besides, I didn't put any gayuma here. I don't even know that word and how it works.
Napaangat ako ng tingin nang may nakita akong humintong sapatos sa harap ko. I thought it's Wyatt but no... bakit ba ako umasa na siya 'yon. As if he will come near me.
Grabe nga siya kung makaiwas sa 'kin. He's acting like I have a virus na nakakahawa.
"I'm sorry about that, Sierra. Ganyan lang talaga 'yang si Captain. Ewan ko ba kung bakit ang sungit niyan sa 'yo samantalang sa ibang magagandang babae naman. Kulang na lang iuwi niya sa bahay kung makalingkis eh." I glared at him kaya he raised his both hands like he's surrendering.
How dare he said that to me. Sa mukha ko pa talaga. Kailangan bang ipamukha sa 'kin that Wyatt is treating me unfairly?
But anyway, he's the only one I saw that didn't laughed at me earlier. And because of that, he's now forgiven.
"Hoy Noah! Kay Wyatt na 'yan. Lagot ka kay Captain kapag pinormahan mo 'yan." Sabay naman kaming napalingon sa sumigaw.
I looked for Wyatt at nagulat pa ako nang makita ko itong masamang nakatitig sa 'min. Pero agad din siyang umiwas ng tingin at nagpatuloy sa paglalaro.
"Ulol. Hindi ko pinopormahan si Sierra. I know how to distance my self dude." Tumaas ang kilay ko nang isigaw 'yon ni Noah.
I scan his physique and I must say that he's not bad at all. Medyo magka height sila ni Wyatt and he's also gwapo. He has a chinito eyes and I think that's his asset.
"You know what. It's for you na lang kaysa masayang. Make sure to eat that ha. Because if you don't eat that, you will regret it, Noah." Mukha naman itong nagulat sa sinabi ko.
"Y-you know my name? Wow..." namamangha nitong sabi. Bahagya naman akong natawa sa kanya.
Why does he looks so surprise? Is it a big deal to know his name? Maybe he's just overreacting.
"So will you take it or not?" Nagulat pa ako nang agrisibo nitong hinatak mula sa kamay ko ang paper bag na dala ko.
Geez.. why so aggressive? He needs to chill...
"I'll take it.. thank you Sierra," malambing nitong sabi.
Ngumiti naman ako sa kanya at tinapik ang balikat niya. I even saw his ears turned into red but I just ignored it.
"Nako Captain. Tinanggihan mo kasi 'yung food ni Sierra kaya ayan tuloy. May ibang kakain na ng food niya." Inosente ko naman silang binalingan.
Napahawak ako sa dibdib when I saw Wyatt is glaring at me. Why? What did I do this time? He's mad na naman... he's always mad naman.
"Baka magayuma ka niyan, Noah," natatawang sabi ng isang kagrupo nila.
I rolled my eyes in annoyance and crossed my arms. Ngumuso ako nang irapan ako ni Wyatt at malakas na binato ang bola sa ring and... aww, hindi pumasok.
"Okay lang.. kahit wala namang gayuma 'to, mukhang tatamaan pa rin ako kay Sierra mga dude." Ngisi ko namang binalingan si Noah.
Wow.. I didn't know that he have a guts to said that. Well he's handsome, maybe I'll give him a chance.
"Nako dude. Akala ko ba ang kay Captain ay kay Captain lang," said by the tanned skin man.
"Mukhang hindi naman type ni Captain si Sierra. Diba Cap?" Inosente ko namang nilingon si Wyatt.
My brows creased in confusion when he rolled his eyes... for how many times now. What's his problem ba? Daig pa niya ang babae kung umirap.
"Yeah, you're right. She's not my type," malamig na sabi nito habang walang emosyong nakatitig sa 'kin.
Kunwaring napahawak naman ako sa dibdib at umaktong nasaktan. Grabe talaga siya, kailangang sabihin 'yon when I'm still around? Wala bang filter ang mouth niya?
"'Yon naman pala eh. So pwede ko bang pormahan si Sierra, Cap?" ngising tanong ni Noah.
Nilingon ko naman si Wyatt at umamba itong ishoshoot ang bola ngunit lumingon muna ito sa 'kin at muli akong inirapan bago shinoot ang bola.
Dumila ako sa kanya nang hindi ito pumasok kaya umigting ang panga nito at inirapan na naman ako. Sa sobrang kakairap niya nagmumukha na siyang gay.
"Noah..." he uttered dangerously.
"100 laps. Now!" sigaw nito kaya natahimik ang lahat.
Oh my God! I think I need to get out now. I don't like the atmosphere here.
"You know what guys, I think I'll get going na. Bye, sorry for the interruption ha," ngiwi kong sabi at kumaway sa kanila.
"Sierra." I felt my body shiveres when he called my name using his husky voice.
I thought he doesn't know my name? Sabi na eh.. he's just acting, this jerk!
Nilingon ko siya while raising my eye brows. Umigting ang panga nito sa 'kin at hinawakan ng mahigpit ang bola. Bumaba ang tingin ko do'n and I slightly swallow when his veins are now visible on his big hands.
How does it feel to be touch by his hands? Oh damn, it's getting hot here.
"Yes baby Wyatt?" Nakita ko pa itong ngumiwi but I just ignored it.
"Do not disturb us next time. At kung pwede lang, wag ka ng pumunta pa," he nonchalantly said.
"What? It's fucking two in the morning yet here you are, calling me like a fucking mad man. What do you need bitch?" I yelled while my eyes are still shut. This fucking bitch ruined my beauty sleep. Humanda siya sa 'kin if I'll get an eyebag for this. Not my pretty face, it's more precious than a gem. "Chill Sierra. We're here at the Valkyrie. You want to come?" She ruined my sleep just to invite me this late? Edi sana inimbitahan niya 'ko kaagad. She's really a dumb bitch. "Seriously, Sera? You invite me this late? What the fuck is your problem?" bulyaw ko. "Dang! Fine, I'm sorry but you know. There's something that you have to know that will make you go here within an hour." I can sense that she's smirking while saying that. "Just spill it, Sera. I have no time for this. I'm still sleepy for pete's sake!" I yelled. Nilayo ko ang
"Oh, ikaw pala Miss Sierra. Anong ginagawa mo rito?" I flipped my hair before answering her."I'm looking for Mister Orlando. Can I excuse him, Misis Juarez?" Bakas naman ang pagtataka sa mukha nito.I raised my eye brows kaya mukhang nasindak ito at nag-aalangan na tumango bago bumalik sa classroom. Sumandal ako sa pader habang tinitingnan ang mga kuko ko sa kamay. It's more prettier than the last time. It's color maroon with the glitters on it kaya mukha itong kuko ng isang vampire.Oh, I like vampires.Hindi nagtagal ay lumabas na ang isang payat na medyo matangkad na lalaki. Ngumiwi ako nang makita ko ang malaki nitong salamin sa mata at ang ilang pimples nito sa mukha. A perfect definition sa hinahanap ko kanina."P-pinapatawag mo raw a-ako, S-sierra?" nauutal nitong tanong habang nakayuko.Suminghal naman ako bago ko inalis ang hibla ng buhok ko sa mukha ko. What kind of person he is? Pangit na nga, ganyan pa mag salita. He's the perfe
"Can I go now? I'm so bagot na," reklamo ko habang nakanguso.He just stared at me blankly before he wags his head. I made a heavy sighed bago ko pinatong ang panga ko sa isa kong kamay."Ang sakit na ng butt ko, Wyatt. We're here for almost two hours. Hindi ka ba nababagot? Kasi ako, super bagot na.""Magtiis ka, ginusto mo 'yan," mariin nitong sabi.I pouted in front of him and I saw how his jaw clenched before he looks away. Inayos niya ang upo niya sa mini swivel chair at muling tinuon ang pansin sa mga makakapal na papel na nasa harap niya.I secretly peeked at it but he sense it already kaya tiningnan ako nito nang nakakunot ang noo. Ngumiti naman ako na parang ngiwi na at umayos ng upo. Sumandal ako sa upuan at pinag cross ang legs ko bago ako tumingin sa paligid.Nauumay na nga ako dahil wala akong ibang makita kundi ang puting dingding ng student council office nila. Bukod sa pagiging basketball captain niya, he's also the SSG Presi
I scrutinized myself in front of my full sized mirror. I'm wearing a dark-red halter dress. Mababa ang neck line nito kaya medyo visible ang boobies ko. It's also backless kaya kitang-kita ang maputi at makinis kong likod lalo na't naka-messy bun ang hair ko.I only put a light make-up since wala ako sa mood mang-inggit ng girls. And besides, kahit hindi ako naka-heavy make-up. My beauty will always stand-out. Tsaka sinasabi sa 'kin ng iba na mas maganda raw ako kapag walang make-up.But of course mas confident pa rin ako kapag may make-up akong nilalagay. May mga babae talaga na mas nagiging confident when they wear make-ups. Kaya I don't get it kapag dinodown ng iba ang mga babaing naka make-up. Like duh, ano bang pake nila? They should mind their own business. They should let anyone wear make-ups lalo na kung 'yun ang reason why they are building their confidence.We should support each other. Not drag our own fellows.Natigil ako sa pagtitig sa sarili
"You seem to be enjoying my baby, bitch," walang emosyon kong sabi.Nakita ko namang nanigas ang babae habang si Wyatt naman ay tumigil sa paghalik at nakangising nilingon ako. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay pero mas lalo lang lumaki ang ngisi nito at muling nilingon ang kahalikan niya kanina.Kumuyom ang kamao ko nang paglaruan ni Wyatt ang dulo ng buhok ng babae at biglang lumapit sa gilid ng mukha nito at parang may binulong. Nanliit ang mata ko nang parang nakiliti ang babae kaya nang lumingon ito sa banda ko ay agad ko itong pinanlakihan ng mata.Napayuko naman ito at tumingin kay Wyatt. Dahan-dahan namang lumayo si Wyatt sa babae at walang emosyon ako nitong tiningnan. Muli niyang binalik ang tingin niya sa babae at matipid na tumango.Mas lalong kumunot ang noo ko nang tumalon ang babae pababa ng sink at tinaas nito ang tube dress niya. Nakayuko itong naglakad papunta sa pinto nang bigla akong humarang doon kaya tiningala niya ako."And do
"W-what?" wala sa sarili kong tanong.Nakita ko namang umirap ito at umigting ang panga bago ito nakapamulsang lumapit sa 'kin. Hanggang ngayon ay nakatulala pa rin ako at pilit na prino-proseso ang sinabi niya kanina.Napakurap naman ako nang biglang yumuko sa 'kin si Wyatt at tiningnan ako nang mariin. Kinagat ko ang aking ibabang labi at pigil hininga siyang tiningnan pabalik."I said... let's talk, Sierra," he whispered huskily.I felt my face heated kaya agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin. I heard him chuckled kaya nanigas ako sa aking kinatatayuan. I was about to look at him but I stopped myself.Tumigil ka Sierra, don't be so marupok. Remember, he called you a whore. I should be mad at him. Kailangan ko 'tong panindigan. Maybe this is the right time to forget him. Right! Ganyan nga, I should ignore him the way he ignored me from the very start.After I convinced myself, nilingon ko ito ng puno ng confidence. Walang emosyon lang ako nitong
"Where's Wyatt?" I asked."Wow... goodmorning too, Sierra," Sera exclaimed sarcastically.I rolled my eyes in annoyance and I faced Navi to asked her. After that surreal conversation of us, I didn't find him na. Some says that they saw Wyatt leaving the party kaya umuwi na rin ako.Like duh, pumunta lang ako ro'n because of Wyatt. At dahil umuwi na siya, umuwi na rin ako. Ano pa bang gagawin ko ro'n, right.My Dad lectured me pa nga after kong maka-uwi. Ang paalam ko kasi ay two ako uuwi but inabot na ako ng three. I didn't expect naman na he will wait for me. But I just ignored his lectures because I'm still drown on Wyatt's words.I even looked like a zombie now because I have my eye bags. He didn't let me sleep kagabi kasi I keep on thinking about what he had said. And I can't helped na kiligin kaya hindi agad ako nakatulog.Until now, I can't process it. But I assumed that we have a progress na. I think, unti-unti na niyang i
"Dad please... don't to this to me. I promise that I will behave na. Hindi na ako manggagamit ng iba," sabi ko habang naluluha-luha pa.Today is the day where my parents both agreed na ipatapon ako sa Bulacan. And of course I can't afford to go there! Paano na si Wyatt? 'Yung game niya? Paano na ang love namin if we are far from each other.I'm not a fan of long distance relationship. I don't trust the girls around him. Baka mamaya, may marinig na lang ako na news na may nabuntis na siya. Oh my gosh... no freaking way. Mamamatay ako if that will happens."No, Sierra. My decision is final. You need to pay dahil sa ginawa mo. I spoiled you too much kaya ganyan na ang nangyari sa 'yo," matigas nitong sabi."No... no... no Dad! This is too much! How can you throw me to that place so easily huh? Just because of that pathetic nerd, you'll do this to me? Para 'yun lang ipapatapon niyo na ako sa province?" Humagulhol naman ako at palihim na napangisi
Years had passed and I finally regained my memories. It wasn't that easy pero dahil nandyan ang pamilya ko especially Wyatt and Sevi, nagawa ko. They stayed at my side and they didn't leave me during my tough battle against myself. Pagka alis namin sa Zamboanga ay sabay-sabay na kaming bumalik ng Maynila. We stayed their for three days bago kami lumipad papunta sa US para doon magpagamot. It took me a year bago ako tuluyang gumaling. At first, I was so emotional when my memories came back. Siguro ilang araw pa akong umiyak hanggang sa tumigil na ako kaya bagang-baga talaga 'yung mata ko noon. I kept on apologizing to them lalo na kay Sevi because I know I hurt him noon itinanggi kong hindi niya ako mommy at hindi ko siya anak. My baby grew up so well even though I wasn't with him for five years. Wyatt took care of him at hindi niya ito pinabayaan. Halata naman since mas close na sila kaysa sa
Nagising ako nang may marinig akong maiingay natunog. Dahan-dahan kong minulat ang mata ko at bumungad agad sa 'kin ang puting kisame at ang nakakasilaw na linawang. Another deja vu?"She's awake!" Agad kong nilibot ang paningin ko at nagulat ako nang maraming nakapalibot na tao sa 'kin."S-sino kayo? Anong ginagawa ko rito?" gulat kong tanong.Nakita ko naman silang nagkatinginan at para silang mosquitoes na nagbubulong-bulungan. Agad naman akong napatignin sa kanan ko nang marinig kong may himikbi doon. At doon ko nakita ang isang babaeng may edad na habang umiiyak kayakap ang isang lalaki namukhang asawa niya."A-anak ko... B-buhay ka anak, mommy is so thankful that you're alive," umiiyak niyang sabi at agad akong niyakap.Ilang beses pa akong napakurap at hindi ako nakagalaw dahil sa ginawa niya. Hindi rin nagtagal ay umalis na siya sa pagkakayakap sa 'kin pero patuloy pa rin
"What are they doing here?"Agad naman akong napatayo at lumapit sa kanya. "They just visited here. Ayoko namang maging rude sa bagong neighbors natin kaya pinatuloy ko na sila," pag-eexplain ko."You can go now, we have something to talk with my husband." Nakita ko pang umismid ang dalawa bago sila naglakad papaalis ng bahay.Nang tuluyan na silang nakalabas ng bahay ay agad kong kinuha ang plastic sa kamay niya at ngumiti. Pero agad akong napanguso nang makitang seryoso pa rin ang itsura nito."Ang aga mong nakauwi ah, and thanks for this mango, I've been craving for these since last week. Thank you talaga. Are you hungry ba? I cooked adobo, baka gusto mong kumain?""You didn't answer me, what are they doing here?""I already answered you kanina di ba?""You're lying. I'm not going to buy it," sabi niya at nilagpasan na ako. Umupo siya
"Mommy!" Nagulat ako ng isigaw niya iyon sabay yakap sa aking bewang.Nang makabawi na ako sa gulat ay dahan-dahan kong inalis ang braso niyang nakayakap sa bewang ko at nilayo siya sa 'kin ng bahagya."I'm not your mommy, okay? Stop calling me mommy at baka may makarinig na iba, baka kung ano pang isipin nila. Don't call me mommy since hindi naman ako ang mommy mo," mahinahon kong sabi sa kanya."You're my mommy," pamimilit pa niya.Napabuntong hininga ako at akmang magsasalita na nang maunahan niya ako."Anyway, here." Inabot ko ang binigay niyang tupperware."The lady gave us foods, tell her that her food is awful. She shouldn't be giving foods to everyone when her food is not that delicious," he boastfully said.Nalaglag naman ang panga ko sa sinabi niya. Seriously, sinabi talaga iyon ng isang batang lalaking katulad niya?&nbs
"Bakit hindi kana lumalabas ng bahay? Tataas ang bills natin niyan since lagi kang gumagastos ng kuryente at tubig. Matuto ka namang magtipid, hindi naman masyadong mataas ang sweldo ni kuya." Napayuko na lang ako at tumango."Pasensya na," mahina kong sambit.Nakita ko namang inirapan niya ako at nagpatuloy sa ginagawa niya. Napakunot ang noo ko dahil this is the first time I saw her cooking. Mas nagtaka ako dahil nakangiti pa siya habang nilalagay ang niluto niya sa tupperware."Para kanino 'yan?" tanong ko.Tumigil naman ito sa ginagawa niya at tiningnan ako habang naka simangot. "At bakit ko naman sasabihin sa 'yo?" mataray niyang sabi.Nagkibit balikat ako at kumagat ng apple. "Well, it's fine to me if you won't tell me. I'm just curious since this is the first time I saw you cooking for someone. I'm just curious if it's for your boyfriend, he's lucky then," pag-eexplain ko.
"Papahangin lang ako sa labas Elias," sabi ko after ko siyang tulungang magluto ng breakfast at noong ibibigay namin sa new neighbors namin."Okay, tapusin ko lang 'to." Nguso niya sa mga pagkain na nilalagay niya siya tupperware.Tumango ako sa kanya at naglakad na papalabas ng bahay. Lumanghap ako ng hangin pagkalabas ko at malalim na huminga habang may ngiti sa labi. Dahan-dahan akong naglakad papunta sa dagat. Nang makarating ako sa tabing dagat ay nagsquat ako doon at linibot ko ang tingin ko sa kumikintab na dagat.It's five thirty in the morning pero marami na akong nakikitang tao na nagreready sa kanilang paglaot. Mga early bird talaga ang mga tao dito.Ilang minuto pa akong natulala sa tubig dagat bago nagdesisyong bumalik sa loob. Tumayo na ako at pinagpagan ko ang suot kong floral flowy dress na bigay sa 'kin ni Elias noong first sweldo niya as an assistant.Nakangiti
"Elias!" sigaw ko at kumaway sa kanya.Tumingin naman ito sa 'kin and I saw his mood lighten up. Tumakbo ako palabas ng bahay para salubungin siya. I gave him a hug and he also did that. Nakanguso kong tiningnan ang mga nahuli niyang isda bago siya tiningala."Ang dami mong nahuli ah, pati kasi isda ay nauuto sa mukha mo." Tumawa naman ito nang malakas at ginulo ang buhok ko.Inakbayan niya ako at sabay na kaming naglakad papasok ng bahay. Since it's weekend, nangingisda talaga siya. But during weekdays naman ay pumapasok siya sa trabaho niya as an assistant of the Mayor in this town.We're living a simple life here at kontento na ako doon. Hindi ko kailangan ng magarang bahay para maging masaya, basta ba ang kasama ko si Elias okay na ako doon."What did you do all day huh?" I pouted and shrugged."I cleaned the house, and I already cook for our lunch kaya m
Limpas ang ilang buwan at naging komportable na ako kay Elias. Actually people call him Joseph but I prefer Elias since it's kinda cute name.Hindi pa rin bumabalik ang memories ko pero naniwala na ako sa mga sinabi ni Elias. He showed me our marriage contract at kwenento niya rin ang mga buhay namin bago pa man ako maaksidente.Pero kahit anong kwento niya, wala pa rin talaga akong maalala. Naaawa nga ako sa kanya dahil rdam ko na nalukungkot siya sa tuwing hindi ko naaalala ang mga kinekwento niya kaya I always try to cheer him up.He's really a good person. He's always patient to me and he's a gentleman. Kahit wala akong maalala about sa kanya, hindi na ako magtataka kung bakit ko siya pinakasalan. But something's bothering me talaga. Evey night before I sleep lagi na lang akong umiiyak at laging mabigat ang dibdib ko. And I don't know why...It feels like I lost a big part in my life.&nbs
Dahan-dahan kong minulat ang mata ko at ilang beses pa akong napapikit-pikit hanggang sa luminaw na ang pagtingin ko. Nilibot ko ang paningin ko at nakita ko ang isang puting kisame.I tried to move my body but I can't seem to do it. Bumaba ang tingin ko doon at nakita kong may mga nakakabit na kung ano-ano sa kamay ko. At doon ko rin naaninag na may oxygen palang nakasuot sa bibig ko.Napatingin ako sa pinto nang bigla itong bumukas at nakita ko ang isang lalaking mukhang doctor at ang isa pang matangkad na lalaki na nakasuot ng simpleng white t-shirt and shorts."Ang tagal na Doc. Bakit parang wala pa ring progress sa kalagayan niya? Para sa'n 'yung mga gamot? Bakit parang wala naman sa kanyang epekto! May balak pa ba kayong pagalingin ang asawa ko?" Ramdam ko ang frustrated sa boses ng lalaking nakasuot ng white t-shirt."We're doing our best, Mr. Cruise. Maunawaan niyo sana na nasa asawa niyo na