Umayos na din kami ng upo when the program started. We all cheered loudly when our school was called. Minutes later the cheer dance competition began. I was curious why he was looking intently sa isang participant galing NU. Maybe a family member? I don't know. Nagulat ako when his teammate lightly punched his arm.
"Hoy! Katabi mo na nga girlfriend mo pero nakatingin ka pa din sa ex mo!" Ex? I thought isa lang ex-girlfriend niya? Is that her? Hinanap ng mga mata ko kung kanino siya nakatingin pero hindi mahanap. I looked at him habang kausap niya ang mga teammate niya.It was an exhausting day today pero masaya ako at maayos na natapos ang araw na ito. I was about to leave first when Sky grabbed my hand. "Sabay na ako sa'yo," he said. Tinignan ko lamang siya at tumango. I don't know. I felt distant sa kanya after hearing his teammates. I appreciate Jolo for standing up to me. Alam ko things between him and Fiona are complicated rightI fixed his jersey. I crossed my legs and placed my elbow on top of my knees. I rested my cheek on my palm. I looked at him phone and winked a bit and smiled. He immediately took a picture of me at pinakita naman niya kaagad iyon sa akin. He looked proud of me and to be honest I was proud of myself too! Bigla akong naging confident when he was taking a picture of me and hindi ko alam kung bakit."But.. You will be more beautiful kung susuotin mo ang jersey ko tomorrow during my game?" He said cutely. I knew it. He will insert that topic talaga. Well, syempre gusto ko manuod tomorrow. My only problem is I was not able to buy tickets! Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin sa kanya iyon. "I'll try nga," I said. He smiled at me and handed me an envelope. "What's this?" Tanon ko sa kanya peor tinignan niya lang ako. "Open it," he said. My eyes widened when I saw game tickets! "I don't know if makakapanuod ka nga bukas but just incase gusto mo manuod." He got me Patron A tickets! I looked at him
Stephanie you cheered loudly when the game started. I was just silently watching. One of their teammates got the ball during tip off. Agad naman nasa Lasalle ang bola. Pinasa ng isang kasamahan nila ng bola kay Jolo at agad naman naishoot ni Jolo ang bola! 3 points! Kakasimula pa lang ng laro pero sobra sobra na ang kaba na nararamdaman ko. Agad naman na pinasa ni Jolo kay Sky ang bola dahil wala namang nag babantay kay Sky. He was about to turn around when a player bumped into him. Napaupo si Sky dahil sa impact. Napatayo naman ako sa gulat. Agad naman tinigil ang laro. The player who bumped Sky kneeled down and helped him. Sky took his hand at tumayo naman siya. He looked at me and smiled. As if telling me that what happened was okay. I was about to calm down pero agad ko nakita ang labi niya. It was bleeding! Mukhang nahalata naman niya ang dugo sa labi niya dahil agad naman niya ito pinunasan. The game resumed as if nothing happened. Teka lang. Ganon nalang? He won't have it che
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, places, events and incidents are either the product author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual person, living or dead , or actual event is purely coincidental.Please be advised that this story contains mature contents and strong language that are not suitable for young audiences. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.***I was rushing down the hallway when I received a text from my Mother to meet up at the nearest coffee shop near my school. Alam ko malapit na mag tampo si Fiona sa akin pero I can explain naman siguro sa kanya mamayang gabi.Papasok na ako sa loob ng coffee shop when someone bu
"Teka lang, Fiona. What happened? Ha? Sige sige teka lang papunta na ako," nagmamadali akong bumaba ng hagdan para puntahan si Fiona sa bahay nila ngayon. Hindi siya tumitigil sa pag iyak kaya nag-aalala na ako.I drove as fast as I can, hoping that my friend would be alright. Stephanie said na papunta na din siya. Pagakarating ko ng bahay nila nakita ko ang sasakyan ni Stephanie sa labas ng bahay. I parked outside their house at agad ako pumasok. As soon as I opened the door I saw Stephanie hugging Fiona she was crying so hard. Halos hindi na siya nagsasalita at umiiyak nalang. We asked Fiona to explain what happened."Pregnant?" tanong ko pero yumuko na lamang siya. "Tangina Fiona Alyssa, you are what?" I was so surprised. I could never imagine her being pregnant with Jolo's child and now she has to go through all of this without him.&nb
"This is nonsense! Why would you delay your engagement party? Do you think we have the capacity to demand such a thing, Soliel?" Yumuko na lamang ako. Rinig na rinig sa buong mansyon ang sigaw ni daddy."I-it's too soon, Daddy. I just want to graduate first before announcing my engagement," I tried to reason out but my father just scoffed."Do you think you are that special?" He mocked me. I fought my tears from falling. "If Luna was here, she would never disobey me," he said then left.I went to my room after our argument. I dropped down the floor the moment I closed my door. Parati nalang ako kinocompare sa ate ko. I don't hate my sister. I just hate the people who keeps on comparing us, who keeps on ranking us. I stood up and went to the bath room. I washed my face and tinapos
"It's a pity she didn't take fine arts, she's good at painting," napanganga ako. I looked at him with confused eyes but he just smirked at me."H-how did you know she's goo at painting, hijo?" Mom asked. Clearly confused. Si Mommy lang kasi ang nakaka-alam na mahilig ako mag paint. Of course, aside from Fiona and Stephanie. Silang tatlo lang ang nakaka-alam.He smiled at my mother. Mabuti naman at ginagalang niya si Mommy. Kay Daddy lang siguro mainit ang dugo niya? "There was an art exhibit at our University before and I saw her joining, ma'am," he politely answered. He was there?! Iyong ang una at huling sali ko sa mga live painting competitions!"You did what?" Muntik na ako tumalon sa tigas ng boses ni Daddy. He looked furious. "Ilang beses na kitang sinabihan, Soliel
Bumaba na din ako at nakita ko si Fiona sa loob ng kusina. Pinuntahan ko naman siya at tinulungan na ilagay ang apron niya. "What's this? You'll cook?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Tumango naman siya at ngumiti."I try to distract myself sometimes. Kaya naman whenever I feel down I try to cook. Oh by the way, can you give me your recipe for the leche flan?" Her eyes sparkled when she mentioned about my recipe. Mukhang leche flan ata pinaglilihian niya. "Sure. I'll send you the recipe," ngumiti naman ako sa kanya. She clapped happily at nagsimula nang magluto. "Did you guys have lunch na ba? I'll make samgyeopsal," she asked. Ngumisi naman ako. "Akala ko ba magluluto ka? Bakit samgyeopsal?" I teased her. She pouted which made me laugh. I looked at Sky. "You want to eat?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Tumango naman siya. Sabagay. Hindi pa naman kasi kami nakakain kanina sa restaurant dahil agad agad naman kami umalis para hindi magka-gulo. I stood up para tulungan
I'm too tired to argue with him. I just want to rest and cry myself to sleep. Hindi na din naman siya nagsalita pa at pinaandra niya ulit ang sasakyan. None of us were talking the whole drive. I just stared at the window and watched the city lights glistening through the night.Naka rating na kami sa bahay at agad naman binuksan ng mga kasambahay ang gate. He parked outside our front door. Agad ko nakita ang sasakyan ng parents niya. His parents are here as well? Anong ginagawa nila dito?Lumabas na kami ng sasakyan at pumasok sa bahay. I saw both of our parents at the living room talking. "Oh look! They are here already!" Tumayo si Tita Heaven at naglakad palapit sa amin. I saw Sky kissed his mother's cheek. "Hello, hijo. Mabuti naman at andito na kayong dalawa. We can talk about the engagement party!" Tita Heaven clapped. I was yet again confused. Akala ko ba after graduation namin gaganapin nag engagement? Why must we talk about it
Stephanie you cheered loudly when the game started. I was just silently watching. One of their teammates got the ball during tip off. Agad naman nasa Lasalle ang bola. Pinasa ng isang kasamahan nila ng bola kay Jolo at agad naman naishoot ni Jolo ang bola! 3 points! Kakasimula pa lang ng laro pero sobra sobra na ang kaba na nararamdaman ko. Agad naman na pinasa ni Jolo kay Sky ang bola dahil wala namang nag babantay kay Sky. He was about to turn around when a player bumped into him. Napaupo si Sky dahil sa impact. Napatayo naman ako sa gulat. Agad naman tinigil ang laro. The player who bumped Sky kneeled down and helped him. Sky took his hand at tumayo naman siya. He looked at me and smiled. As if telling me that what happened was okay. I was about to calm down pero agad ko nakita ang labi niya. It was bleeding! Mukhang nahalata naman niya ang dugo sa labi niya dahil agad naman niya ito pinunasan. The game resumed as if nothing happened. Teka lang. Ganon nalang? He won't have it che
I fixed his jersey. I crossed my legs and placed my elbow on top of my knees. I rested my cheek on my palm. I looked at him phone and winked a bit and smiled. He immediately took a picture of me at pinakita naman niya kaagad iyon sa akin. He looked proud of me and to be honest I was proud of myself too! Bigla akong naging confident when he was taking a picture of me and hindi ko alam kung bakit."But.. You will be more beautiful kung susuotin mo ang jersey ko tomorrow during my game?" He said cutely. I knew it. He will insert that topic talaga. Well, syempre gusto ko manuod tomorrow. My only problem is I was not able to buy tickets! Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin sa kanya iyon. "I'll try nga," I said. He smiled at me and handed me an envelope. "What's this?" Tanon ko sa kanya peor tinignan niya lang ako. "Open it," he said. My eyes widened when I saw game tickets! "I don't know if makakapanuod ka nga bukas but just incase gusto mo manuod." He got me Patron A tickets! I looked at him
Umayos na din kami ng upo when the program started. We all cheered loudly when our school was called. Minutes later the cheer dance competition began. I was curious why he was looking intently sa isang participant galing NU. Maybe a family member? I don't know. Nagulat ako when his teammate lightly punched his arm. "Hoy! Katabi mo na nga girlfriend mo pero nakatingin ka pa din sa ex mo!" Ex? I thought isa lang ex-girlfriend niya? Is that her? Hinanap ng mga mata ko kung kanino siya nakatingin pero hindi mahanap. I looked at him habang kausap niya ang mga teammate niya. It was an exhausting day today pero masaya ako at maayos na natapos ang araw na ito. I was about to leave first when Sky grabbed my hand. "Sabay na ako sa'yo," he said. Tinignan ko lamang siya at tumango. I don't know. I felt distant sa kanya after hearing his teammates. I appreciate Jolo for standing up to me. Alam ko things between him and Fiona are complicated right
"Ano yan?" She was looking at some concert or something. Agad naman niya tinago ang phone niya sa akin. "N-nothing! You're here na pala. Kamusta? Okay ka lang ba? Hindi ka naman na hurt? Did he explain? Ano?" She kept asking questions pero hinayaan ko nalang siya. Hindi ko siya pinapansin. "Bruha ka Soliel Alexis. Sasagutin mo ako o ihahambalos ko sayo itong buong bag ko?" Tinawanan ko nalamang siya. "Ano ba kasi?" Lumapit naman siya sa akin at umupo sa table ko. "Did you talk to him?" She looked seriously. As much as I want to tell Stephanie everything, hindi pa oras. Hindi pa ako handa. I nodded. She gasped at pinaharap ako sa kanya. "What did you say? How did you react? Did you make away?" I laughed at her kaconyohan. "Tumigil ka nga. Bakit ko naman siya aawayin. Wala namang kami. Tumigil ka na nga diyan at ang mabuti pa ay mag handa nalang tayo dahil 3 weeks nalang at UAAP season
"Hello?" Sagot ko. "Hayop ka, Soliel Alexis! I kept on texting you! Bakit hindi ka nagrereply!" Bungan ni Stephanie sa akin. I apologized and asked her what was wrong. "I was working out. Bakit ba? Ano ba ang nangyare?" Tanong ko habang binubuksan ang hydro flask ko para uminom ng tubig."Alam mo ba na engaged si Sky?!" Hysterical na sabi ni Stephanie! Naibuga ko ang tubig na iniinom ko. Bigla akong kinabahan. Ano ang ibing niyang sabihin? "T-teka. P-paano mo nalaman?" I was nervous as hell!"What do you mean paano ko nalaman? Duh! It was on the news! Some reporter took a picture of Sky hugging someone from their Family gathering last night! After nalabas 'yung picture madaming lumitaw na mga insiders saying that Sky is already engaged and ang babaeng iyon daw ang fiancee ni Sky! Their picture is spreading all over social media, Alexis jusko! Saang planeta ka ba
"Del Valle? Are you Dominique's son?" Tanong niya sa akin. Tumango naman ako sa kanya. He looked confused. Tinanong naman siya ni Sky kung may problema. "Ah wala naman hijo. Pero I haven't heard of any Soliel Alexis being related to Dominique. Ang kilala ko lang na anak niya ay si Luna kaya I concluded na baka isa lang ang anak ni Dominique."I felt a slight pain in my chest after hearing those words. Does that mean he never even mentioned my name in front of anyone? Sky noticed the change in my mood kaya naman ay agad siya nagpaalam sa matandang lalaki at bumalik na kami sa upuan namin. He made me sit on the chair and he kneeled in front of me. "Are you okay?" He asked, worriedly. Tumango naman ako at ngumiti sa kanya. "Yeah. Of course. I actually expected that to happen. Alam ko naman na kay Ate Luna lang tumatakbo ang mundo ni Daddy. P-pero I didn't think na totoo nga pala ang lahat ng hinala ko. Masakit pa
"No wonder I ghosted you. You're ugly inside and out." Agad naman lumapit si Sky sa akin at hinatak niya ang kamay ko. He sat on my chair and he pulled me towards him which made me sit on his lap. Halos mamula ang buong mukha ko dahil sa posisyon namin! Madaming nakatingin sa amin! I was about to stand up when he wrapped his arm around my waist. I heard Stephanie giggled at agad naman siya umupo sa upuan niya, which is in front of me. Nate shook his head while smirking and sat down on his chair too. The others did the same. Only Avery and Anika were the ones who are left standing on the side."C-can you sit there nalang? They are all looking at us. I'm uncomfortable," I whispered. He groaned pero tumayo din naman siya at lumipat sa bakanteng upuan pero lumapit siya sa tabi ko. I looked at Avery and Anika. "Anong ginagawa ninyo?" I coldly ask. "Umupo na kayo hindi pa tapos ang meeting natin."They looked at me
"Like this! People leaving you behind! Acting like you don't exist and you're obviously fine with it!" Umiwas ako ng tingin. I tried to walk away but he grabbed my hand. Sinubukan kong baklasin ang kamay niya pero mas lalo niya itong hinigpitan. "Sky ano ba!" "Can you stop letting other people bring you down? Just for once, Soliel! Huwag mo naman sana hayaan na tapakan ka ng mga tao! Hirap na hirap na ako na iparamdam sayo na deserve mo ipagmalaki but here you are allowing these bullsh*ts to drag you down! Sana naman huwag mong hayaan na mapunta sa wala ang efforts ko. I can't do it by myself, Soliel. How can I show you that you are actually worth it when you yourself don't feel that you actually are." He cupped my cheek. Nilapit niya ang mukha niya sa akin. He rested his forehead on mine. I could actually feel his breath near my mouth. "Gusto ko lang naman iparamdam sa'yo na you are more than what you think
"I said I'll eat with you, didn't I? Tsss." Tumango naman ako at hinayaan ko na lamang siya. Kumain na kaming tatlo. Kitang-kita kung paano hindi mapakali si Stephanie. She kept on staring at both of us. Mukhang nahalata ito ni Sky."Eat first and I'll answer your questions later, Steph," Sky smirked. Kumunot naman ang noo ni Stephanie."So there is something between the two of you nga?" Umiwas naman ako ng tingin at nag patuloy ako sa pag kain. "I can't na talaga with the suspense! Sky! You tell me! Kasi I know wala akong makukuha na information mula kay Alexis. She won't tell me anything!" Reklamo ni Stephanie.Tinignan ko ng masama si Sky. I know what's going on inside his mind. He gave me a sly smile. He rested his chin on top of his palm and looked at Stephanie who's giving him all of her attention."I'm courting your friend, Steph."I almost choked on the mil