"Denise Merculio! How was your Friday night?""Tigilan mo na nga pagbibiro mo, Yvonne." I answered gloomily after dragging my lazy body to the classroom at eight in the morning with every pair of eyes fixed on me.The girls looked at me as if they wanted to bury me alive. Don't let me see Nathaniel because what I will do to him will make everyone in here scream in fear. Crime will be then the talk of the town."I'm being serious right now.""Serious? With that voice? It doesn't sound serious for me.""Really? Is it that bad?"This is the first conversation I had in my misty Monday morning. Hindi ito dahil sa atmospera na nagpaparamdam ng lungkot, kundi dahil kay Nathaniel at sa kanyang mga kaibigan na ginawa akong sentro ng atensyob sa buong campus, kahit pa ang opening ng University's Sports Day. Akala ko, puno ng kasiyahan ang linggong ito, but it turned out to be a day full of questions."What is your relationship with Nathaniel?"Ano ba ito?! Sinira ng mga kaibigan niya ang tahimi
Sa ngayon, sobrang tahimik at malungkot sa music club. Ngayon, natapos nang maaga ang klase ko, kaya't narito ako para mag-practice ng gitara at maghintay sa iba. Pero bago ako makapasok sa music room, bigla akong huminto dahil nakita kong nag-uusap sina Adrian at Nathaniel sa loob ng music room. Maganda nga iyon! Dahil ang posibilidad na maging kami ni Adrian ay zero percent, baka mas okay kung kay Nathaniel niya mismo malaman ang lahat. Natawa ako nang bigla ko ‘yon naisip. ito'y iniisip ko lang sa sarili ko. Hindi pa ako pumasok sa silid dahil ayaw kong guluhin sila. Kaya't naririnig ko na lang ang kanilang usapan mula sa labas. "There's no one here." "Umm..." "And also Denise." See? My name is in their conversation. "Umm." "How close are you guys? Are you really close?" "Very close." Good job! Nathaniel’s answer makes me feel so pleased. "So, is Denise’s type like me or not?" "No." "Then what does Denise like?" "Big dicks." "What's his favorite food?" "I won't tell you
"Akin ka lang, Denise.""So don't flirt with anyone."Iyan lang ang mga salitang laging nagpe-play sa utak ko nang paulit-ulit. Patuloy na nagfa-flash ang mukha niya sa isipan ko. Lahat ng bagay tungkol sa kanya, nagpapagulo at nagpapalabo sa akin.Gusto kong murahin siya, pero hindi ko magawang magsalita. But for some reason, something inside of me won't trigger such emotion.Honestly, I am really surprised. Damn! He pressed his dry lips against my soft lips, then made me unable to do anything. I don't know what to do next. I was just blinking in daze for a long time, until Nathaniel placed his hand on my shoulder."Denise, buhay ka pa ba?"My heart...Right now, I am just gathering all the energy in my body to scold him as much as I can."What the fuck? Nathaniel! You son of a bitch! Why did you kiss me? Am I a joke to you? What are you doing to me? Damn! I'm so confused. What's wrong with me? Shit!"Right after that sentence, my heart started to lose control. I questioned myself an
It is so damn boring. Today, I got teased to death by my three friends. My mind is now filled with Nathaniel, Nathaniel, and Nathaniel. Fortunately, I can breathe normally later because I will be going to the music club. Therefore, I can set aside the story of that tall man.Today is just the same as usual. Nathaniel won't be here because he has rehearsal with his seniors. I also take time to record video clips to send it to the seniors.After I leave the music room, I would go straight to the medicine building to find Benjamin. But for some reason, my heart forced me to stop and go back. My heart and mind seemed to be bewitched when Nathaniel ordered me not to be with anyone even with his friends. But it seems like it will be so difficult to do.See? His friends are now approaching me.Roble acts like he is walking on a red carpet. Look at him... Such an actor!"What a coincidence! I thought you went back to your apartment now.""What do you want?" I answered quickly. I don't want to
"Sorry... Sorry for hurting you.""Argh! Change the song right now! Nabibingi na ako rito, oh."That is the worst sound I've heard from my friends and Nathaniel’s friends. Half of them are singing their hearts out, while the others are requesting to change the song.Motherfuckers...Instead of going home, we all went to a Karaoke bar because they don't want to go back yet. They want to have more fun tonight.But is this fun?I think I will die first before I have more fun.I really want to go home now. I accidentally said that I am jealous. I don't even have the guts to stay here any longer. Oh, my God! If only I could find a bucket to put on my head and cover my face, I will do it for the entire week. They are even teasing me and only talking to me about him. I really need to escape right now.Fortunately, at this time, they were all drunk. They are just singing together instead of talking about Nathaniel and me.The reason why I said that, maybe, is because I'm drunk. But I am not d
Nagising ako sa gitna ng sikat ng araw na tumatama sa akin, at parang may pumupukpok sa ulo ko habang sinusubukan kong maalala kung ano ang nangyari kagabi. Tapos biglang kong naalala na iyong taong nagdala sa akin dito kagabi ay wala na.I tried to find my phone and saw ten missed calls from my friends. I decided to call them right away, so I can check on them. Based on last night's event, I can remember that they were so drunk and chaotic. I waited for ten seconds before Yvonne answered my phone call.[Hello.]"Yvonne? Are you okay? Why did you call me?"[Yes, we're good. You okay?]"Me? A little dizzy, like always. What a strange question."[It's not strange. I called you to ask if you're okay or if you already lost your virginity to Nathan. We were really drunk last night so we don't know what happened.]"What the fuck are you saying? Damn it! I'm fine."[Is that so? Well, I was relieved to hear that. I saw the photo you posted on Instagram so I thought you got a public husband to
Taylor Swift Live…The event starts at eight o'clock in the evening at the indoor stadium. Me, my friends and Nathaniel’s friend are here together. We are now watching the activities on the stage which have been set up by the student committee. This event is different from the usual because it allows outsiders to come and see the show.So tonight, I am seeing a lot of people from different universities.I haven't seen Nathaniel for three days since the match between Political Science and Communication Arts, with a score of 1-1. Nathaniel said that he had to go for rehearsal with his band for the show today, so I didn't bother to disturb him. That's why today, I came to see if he is doing well or not. Why am I looking like his second mother?I am wearing Taylor’s T-shirt, standing in the crowd in front of the stage while waiting for my favorite artist to perform. But it looks like I have to wait for a long time before they perform."Denise, when Nathaniel is on stage, don't forget to t
Agenda for Single Friends Private group #Nathanielfansonly "Admin is here! Nandito ako with the breaking news ngayong araw. Ang ating idol na si Nathaniel is now hitting on a university cheerleader na si Denise Merculio. May ebidensya ako. Sino ang makapaliwanag tungkol sa kanilang relasyon mula sa mga pictures na ito? Ang taong iyon ay makakakuha ng nosy lifetime membership card." Attached sa post ang tatlong larawan na ini-upload ni Nathaniel sa kanyang I*******m. Walo na oras mula nang maipost ang mga larawang ito. Let me guess… Ang mga fans ni Nathaniel ay patuloy na nagde-debate at lumilikha ng kanilang sariling mga teorya tungkol sa post na iyon. Binasa ko ang mga mensahe nang walang any expextations, ngunit ang aking puso ay bumibilis nang husto. Oh shit! I can't do anything about it. 'Is that so? They are just friends.' 'I knew it! They are not just friends. Nathaniel must have liked Denise from the beginning.' 'So I'm heartbroken again now...' 'If that is the Denise
The song ended with applause from the crowd. As for me, the emotions welled up in my chest suddenly flowed. Nathaniel smiled at me. We just smiled at each other before he stepped out of the stage. Just looking at him from the beginning to the end is worth it. We understood each other just by looking at each other's eyes.Not long after that, the famous band that the university hired performed. I went out to escape the stifling atmosphere of the crowd and headed straight behind the stage. Nathaniel waited there with his calm face. Sweat rolled down on his face, but still dared to tease me."You looked at me without blinking so I purposely played it wrong.""But that was a great song!""Love each other! If one day they will leave you, just trust each other. Because if you are meant to be together, you will always be together!"After that, Taylor Swift's song came out. They are the last group to play in event. Nathaniel is on my side and we just dance until we're exhausted. The song th
The semi-final round of the Music Festival has arrived. Everyone looked very excited even behind the stage. The members of Encapsulation all find ways to calm down and to reduce their nervousness. Only Nathaniel is... sitting down to eat.I've never seen this guy being so stressed out of anything.Miss Khaycee is with Nathaniel. They are sitting, eating skewers leisurely. He also joins the competition with a group called 'Sunshine, Daisy flowers and Ripe Avocado', which consists of seniors and the bastard, Adrian. I am also curious as to where did they get their name from? Probably, one of them is a Harry Potter fan. (Ron Weasley's line in Harry Potter series is "Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid, fat rat yellow".)Not far away, Benjamin's group was trying out their guitars. This time he didn't send anyone to mess with us or make any threats, so we were somewhat relieved. His group is called 'The Idol'."And now, it is the time for the 2016 Music Festival!" The sound
NATHANIEL'S POVI am speechless.I have to say that I was truly speechless with the sentences she just said from her own mouth. What should I say? It is both pitiful and cute. Her hand still has a cotton ball stuck on it while she is wiping away her tears.He really is a little crazy devil with a small brain.Yesterday, Denise asked me about my first love. I don't want to answer her because I thought that it just came from nowhere. Now, I want to step forward and hug or soothe her to stop crying but because this annoying girl keeps on pushing me away and waving her hand, I can't do anything. I don't want her to cry anymore because she is sick right now."So, are you ready to listen now?" I spoke in a monotone voice then looked back, avoiding to stare at her causing Denise eyes that were looking at me to tremble. Probably, she is afraid of breaking up. But I only want to tease her. I am so sorry for her because I think that I have twisted her mind and broke her heart."Then... Are you
I was taken to the emergency room because of constant vomiting. On the way to the hospital, Nathaniel's car is full of my vomit. I feel bad for the person in the backseat but I don't have time to go back and apologize to people. I looked like a full mess right now. Anyone who has ever seen me as a university cheerleader must now think that I don't belong there. Losing all that image that I built up throughout the year... My heart. My heart. My heart.Doctors and nurses gathered around the bed, measuring blood pressure while asking for symptoms that made me dizzy so I accidentally vomited again into the bag. The nurse then punished me by pricking the blood with revenge. Inject fingers, biceps, arms. Put it all in until my body is full of holes. I want to cry again but it will just make me look more foolish.In addition, the needle was inserted into the back of my hand. The doctor told me that I was given an anti-emetic medicine, but I still didn't feel better. Lying there for nearly tw
I was not in the mood to study. The reason comes from the restlessness last night thinking about Nathaniel's story. Or maybe, this is because of the food we ate yesterday. Now everything is attacking me at once. It made me almost collapse on the lecture table but I still tried to endure until I couldn't stand it. I have to run in the toilet to vomit. What a pathetic form.No one knows how bad I feel right now. I don't want to worry anyone. Yvonne asked, I just replied that it was okay with a forced smile. Besides, I already took medicine. Five in the afternoon is the free time of the Law students. My three buddies intend to take me to relieve stress in a cafe. But because I had to be with Encapsulation to watch them practice music, I refused. Before I went to the training room, I didn't forget to buy snacks, fruit and canned milk for the members including Nathaniel. I don't know if I was dismissed early today or the rest of the group haven't appeared yet. So I waited silently until hi
At three o'clock, my stomach began to feel bad. Then I remembered Yvonne organized our meal in four different restaurants. Since I can't sleep and nowhere to vent, I slowly take myself out of bed then proceed to the bathroom. I quietly stood in the hand washing area for a long time. When I got back, I saw that the tall man was already waiting. The light from the head of the bed was illuminated enough for me to see the other person's face clearly. "What's wrong?" He asked me in a smooth voice, as always. "I don't know. I want to puke but I can't." "You want antacids?" "..." I shook my head before crawling into the bed. Nathaniel pulled me to move closer. He then hugged me like he was comforting me to relieve my uncomfortable feeling. Since I can't sleep tonight, I choose to break the silence by talking. "I can't sleep." I initiated the conversation. "Because you are only listening to music." "How did you know? Normally, I listen to music when I can't sleep." "What about now?"
I think this girl is something that Nathaniel has been searching for a long time. She studies well, she looks pleasant all the time, and is very caring. He fell in love with her for the first time and after that, he did not date anyone. No matter how it looks, there will be a breakup like other couples. In the end, all we can do is sit and regret that love did not happen the way we hoped for.You will love everything at first because it all looks beautiful. As days go by, the problems will slowly arrive. We then try to conceal that to maintain the image on the first day. We began to emerge from many things. But if things won't work out... then we may have to end it.I never believed in love anymore after breaking up with my first boyfriend. I became that someone who finds breaking up so easy just because I feel bored. I never really loved someone for the reason that I didn't want to be hurt just like in the past. As much as possible, I have to protect myself in every way that I can.A
Today was another chaotic day for our cool lives because Nathaniel just announced to social media that he is in a relationship with me. Therefore, his wives kept on following us to the point that they knew that we were living together.They are obviously true stalkers.Second term has quite a few activities but there is still a big event that is expected to happen. That is the university's music competition. So after my classes, I went to buy a snack and waited in the club room where Nathaniel and his friends from Encapsulation always come to practice."Denise! Why come so early?" The greeting from the lead singer made me immediatelysmile and greet back."I've got nothing to do after my class. I bought snacks for everyone.""Thanks a lot. I actually thought you fled to your room first.""Why?""Nathaniel’s fans started gathering under the Law School building. Afraid that it will bring inconvenience to you." Why don't you call the newspaper from the start. So chaotic. But, It was stil
After returning from school, Theo went straight to the bedroom and slept.Nathaniel and I were busy preparing the food in the kitchen. His phone rang and he answered it."Why?" I feel like something is suspicious when he asks that question."...""Roble is inviting for a drink." Nathaniel looked at me. It seems that this question is especially for me."Where? Ask him." I quickly responded."Same bar as last time.""Okay. But don't come home late.""No. He is inviting us... including your brother." I paused for a while. I mean, even if Roble won't invite me, I would still go. Who will take care of this bastard if he gets drunk? But the sentence included my brother so it made me think for a while."What does he want from my brother?""How can I know?" He refused to answer, then turned to continue talking to the other end for a while before hanging up.Alright. I will invite my brother since he's got nothing to do. Whether he will go or Lion gang has another monkey business? Hmm..."Haha