I noticed that Elijah is being quiet ever since we left in the classroom. Nakasimangot ang mukha niya at naka kunot ang noo pero hindi nakabawas yun sa kagwapuhan niya. He looks cute and manly at the same time. We're walking outside the classroom to the parking lot. Sabi niya kasi ihahatid niya ako sa bahay namin. He's holding my hand and I felt the warm coming from him. Medyo malamig na ang simoy ng hangin dahil mag a ala sais na ng gabi.
" Elijah? " I nudge him to get his attention because he seems preoccupied about something. Huminto naman siya sa pag lalakad at hinarap ako. It's kinda weird because he's my professor but I'm calling him by his name. However, it's more weird if I'll call him Sir. Mag mumukha lang akong alalay nito. My nose crunch because of the disgusting thought. Kaya tatawagin ko na lang siyang Elijah cause I prefer it that way." You okay? Something's bothering you? " I asked with a full hint of concern. He sighed heavily while shaking" Hi " I said like a 12 year old girl feeling giddy because her crush is finally talking to her. My head feels light and my mood is the same. Though, my lola has made my sister cried once again it doesn't ruin my positive mood today. I felt guilty actually because while here I am busy with my own love life. It feels like I forgotten my responsibility as an elder sister and a mother to Abby. Pero naiisip ko para rin naman samin to. Of course, I like Elijah but there's still a tiny motive in my heart that speaks about wanting money. I still desire to leave this kind of life.Sounding like a gold digger I don't care anymore. Ginagawa ko rin naman to para samin ni Abby hindi lang para sa sarili ko.Thinking about my father provokes me even more to execute my plan.My plan is too simple. I will seduce Elijah to make him fall in love with me. To the point that he will give everything that I needed. Live with him and if it is possible build a family with him taking Abby with me
I woke up 5:30 in the morning, before my alarm clock rings. Stretching my arms I feel my whole body relax and all my muscles release its tension. Tinignan ko ang kapatid ko kung gising na pero mukhang tulog pa rin siya. Napaka haba naman ng tulog ng batang to. Since, it's still early I decided to cook our breakfast for today. So,I proceeded to our kitchen and cook quietly. Kidding! pero dahan dahan pa rin ako kumilos. You know my reason why I'm doing this. Kahit pag utot mo ata sa bahay na to maririnig ng lahat. The reason why I decided to cook for our breakfast today is because lola deserves to rest. Yes she has the attitude pero hindi mo pa rin maitatanggi na may pakialam siya samin.Besides, my mood is quite good today.While I'm cooking Elijah suddenly popped up in my mind. Should I cook him breakfast or bring him a coffee? I'm still pondering about what food will I give him. But I decided to give him both. Kahit na baka kumain na siya bago ako sunduin. I just want to serv
Shems! Shems! Shems! Unting minuto na lang male-late na ako! I ran as fast as I can even though nothing will change. I'm still late! Balita ko terror pa naman prof namin sa first subject. When I'm almost near to our classroom, I slowed down my pace. I crouched and peek slightly at the room if there is a prof in front. Nagulat ako ng muntik na akong makita! Sumandal ako sa pader at huminga ng malalim. Hinanap ko si Bobby kung nasaan siya nakaupo kaso hindi ko siya makita. Bwisit!I know that nothing will happen if I let my nervousness eat me. So, I stepped out and decided to face what I should face. Kasalanan ko din naman kung bakit ako na late kaya bahala na." Good morning Sir! I apologize for not being on time " I said masking all my nervousness with confidence. He stopped discussing and look at me with disdain. HALA! Baka ibagsak ako nito!" I don't need your apology. What is morphology? If you can answer my question you can be
I KNOW I'm being immature but he's being insensitive here! Maybe his comfortable and stress-free life gave him a notion that he can speak to me like that. Palibhasa hindi niya alam nangyayari sa bahay! Since my anger has been the god in this situation I decided to distant myself with people. Anger will not do me any good, I might burst here any minute by now." Athena? " not now please I pleaded as I heard Elijah. My emotions are overpowering that I can't even control it. I cursed because he's getting nearer and nearer. Napansin ko pang pinag titinginan kami. " You look upset. Come on let's get out of here " he persuaded. Elijah noticed that students are already staring at us to be specific gawking at him. Maybe they're wondering why our hot professor is approaching a student like me.I stand up and walk passed by him. Para na rin hindi mahalata ng iba kung ano nga ba kami. Wait meron bang kami? The anger that builds up earlier is slowly vanis
After spending the break at the garden we both decided to go back. Me obviously to the classroom and him to the faculty." You got this baby, a'right ? " tumango ako at napapikit ng dumikit ang kaniyang labi sa noo ko." Tara na! Napaka harot mo " nudging him a little. I don't why he suddenly paused when I said that. Nag tataka akong tumigin sa kaniya. Oh no! Don't tell me he thinks that we're already in a relationship?" Di pa ba tayo? " Ngumuso siya na parang batang nag tatampo. Namamangha akong tumingin sa kaniya. I don't know if I'll feel insulted about his remarks or matutuwa. Nga naman ang ganitong kagwapong nilalang hindi na nanliligaw. I mean look at him from his stance everyone can conclude that Elijah is a wealthy man. Not to mention his body build and face! Luluhod lahat ng babae sa paanan niya kahit wala siyang ginagawa. I rolled my eyes at him." Hindi ka pa nga nanliligaw " nakanguso kong usal. I'm a lit
This day is exhausting but the row earlier gives me the reason to become productive. Malapit na mag-uwian. Buti na lang vacant namin ngayon kay Elijah. I still don't know what will I do if we have class on him today.Maybe going home alone is what will I do now. Hindi naman na bago yun sakin dahil lagi naman akong umuuwi ng mag-isa. However, my heart is aching like there's something wrong with it. There's no need to point out the reason cause it's obvious. Her master is nowhere to be found. Nag expect pa rin talaga ako na susuyuin niya ako. I heaved a sigh he's a matured man alright? What do you expect Athena? Hindi siya katulad ng mga sumusubok na manliligaw mo na todo suyo noon. You chose to open your heart to a matured sexy creature therefore live with the consequences! Stop whining." Uuwi ka na ba? " my sluggish soul has been awakened on its reverie because of Bobble's sudden question. Nanghihina akong tumango kasi ayoko pa talagang umuwi gusto ko siya
The date earlier was magical and special. Not all women in the whole world can experience something like that. Sobrang bihira na makatagpo ng lalaking kagaya ni Elijah. Now I'm sure that I like him not because of his money but for who he is." I'm going to fetch you everyday. You don't need to cook me breakfast but if you insist I'll gladly eat that " we both laughed when he said that. Nandito na kami ngayon sa tapat ng bahay namin.The luminous stars is shining brightly on the pitch black sky. For me that speaks something. Sa kabila ng kadiliman mayroong maliit na liwanag na mag papaganda sa dilim na ito. People love star gazing but do you think the stars will be able to shine brightly if it weren't for the darkness? I don't think so. And I think this same question applies in a real life situation too. Na kapag ba nasa dilim ka hahayaan mo lang na lamunin ka nito o mas mag liliwanag ka pa? Kadalasan ang tao akala nila na kapag may problema wala ng pag-asa.
" Good morning po! " I said lively to my lola who's now looking at me weirdly. Siguro iniisip niya kung anong nakain ko at bakit ako ganito sa kaniya. Well, obviously we're not like other households where the parent-children relationship is fruitful. I am living in a toxic household with a toxic mindset and attitude. Subalit ngayon ay tila gusto kong maging ganito. To greet her a joyful good morning is the first thing I wanted to accomplish. Iba talaga ang pag mamahal ni Elijah.Ganito ba talaga kapag in love? Nevertheless, at least risking my heart reaps a big blessing. Siguro naiisip ko rin na kung sakali mang mag tagumpay ako sa plano ko at makaalis kami dito ayoko namang iwan siya na hindi kami okay. The thing is I'm still grateful for her because technically she nurtured us still. Hindi kagaya ng ama ko na wala na nga dito mas priority pa ang girlfriend niya.Since nakapag luto na akong agahan ay ipinag handa ko na rin si lola ng pagkain
" What is beauty? " weekends has ended and weekdays has finally arrived. Today is Monday which is the start of every hell week for students. My professor is discussing the term "beauty" and how beauty is defined distinctively from every countries around the world. But he's still asking our own point of view regarding about the said term of course with examples based on facts. Hindi niya pa masyadong ipinapaliwanag ang term nanghihingi agad siya ng examples. I rolled my eyes inwardly.Tumingin ako sa harapan at nakita ko ang prof ko na may hawak na libro habang naka sandal sa teacher's desk. He's in mid 40's I guess. Wearing a gray slacks and a white polo shirt he doesn't look appealing compared to Elijah. Hindi naman siya mukhang masungit at mahigpit pero I'm not quite sure.I observe everyone on the class. Some of them are barely listening. Sa totoo nga lang ay may natutulog pa hindi nga lang nakikita. The disappointment in me is visible through the
" Ate don tayo. "" Ate dito pala. "" Gusto ko rin don Kuya. " Abby is so excited that she can't pick properly among the available rides in the Amusement park.Narito na hinatak kami sa Bumbling Boulders tapos maya-maya hinatak niya si Elijah sa Carousel tapos noong nakita niya ang Ferris Wheel hinatak niya kaming parehas. All we can do is to laugh because of her cuteness. Pinisil ni Elijah ang kaniyang pisngi para huminahon ang kapatid ko saglit." Calm down Abby. Don't worry we will ride all the rides that you want, kay'? " Abby nodded willingly. Alam niya na kailangan niyang kumalma para makipili siya ng maayos. She inhaled and exhaled and when she already calmed down, Elijah turn her around facing all the fun rides.He crouch and ask her " So, ano ng rides and gusto mong unang sakyan? " umikot ang mata ng aking kapatid sa lahat ng rides. Her pupils are like a small black ball tossing back and forth inside he
Bumyahe kami papuntang Laguna ng ilang oras dahil gusto nga ni Abby sa Enchanted Kingdom. I can't help but fill my eyes with the wonders of the earth and with the tall buildings built by talented architects and engineers.Ngayon lang rin kami makakalayo sa bahay namin. Ang makapunta at makasakay sa kotse ay isa ng malaking pag papala para sa amin kaya sinusulit ko talaga. This is what I'm praying for and God answered my cries." Are you hungry? " napatingin ako kay Elijah dahil doon. Sumulyap siya sa akin saglit ngunit binalik rin sa daan ang tingin." Hindi pa naman. Ikaw ba nagugutom ka?, " tanong ko. " o nauuhaw? Do you want water? " tumango lang siya at kinuha ko ang bottled of water na nakalagay sa dash board.Ibinigay ko sa kanya but his veering the car so he can't drink by himself. So, I open the lid of the bottle of water then I move towards his place in order for him to drink on the water bottle. Medyo nahihiya ako kasi baka mak
Today is the day where Elijah and I will spend our day with Abby. Tuwang-tuwa si Abby noong sinabi sa kaniya ni Elijah na igagala siya nito." Talaga po? " the thrill and excitement in her voice is palpable. Hindi siya mapakali at kagaya ng ibang bata naging maligalig. My heart clench at the thought that her childhood is not as happy as like the other children in her age. Minsan nakikita ko siyang tumitingin sa laruan ng ibang bata dahil wala siyang kahit isang kagaya noon. Insecurity is in her eyes and as much as I want to buy something like that for her, money is an issue. Wala kaming perang pambili noon kaya ang ginagawa ko ako ang nakikipag laro sa kaniya. One tear had escaped from my right eye. Agad ko rin yung pinunasan para hindi makita ng kapatid ko." Of course! San mo ba gustong pumunta? " Elijah is good at this. Hindi ko alam kung dahil ba teacher siya o ano. I can't believe that he and Abby would get along right away in their first
Nanghihina kong pumasok sa kuwarto ko at umupo. I am emotionally and physically drained. Ang bigat bigat ng dibdib ko na para bang may libo libong hollow blocks ang nakadagan dito. But I also feel empty. What an irony. Hindi ko na namalayang andito pala si Elijah. Bigla tuloy akong nahiya dahil narinig niya ang lahat ng pag tatalo namin kanina.I close the door and just like that darkness consumed each of one of us inside the room. But I don't feel fear, it's comforting even. Ang madidilim niyang bilog na mata ay nakatuon sakin ng pumasok ako. But unlike what I expected, I don't see pity there. Hindi ko siya mabasa, wala akong mabasang emosyon sa mukha niya.He stared at me momentarily, but went to my side a few seconds to give me the most soothing and tears triggering embrace. Earlier, I thought my drama is over but his touch enabled me to cry once again. Sabi nila kapag niyayakap ka daw tatahan ka na pero siguro kung yung yayakap sayo ay yung taong gusto
I'm not yet done... The need to release my anger is so adamant and no one can ever stop me. My father is just staring at me his face is void of any emotion. Habang ang kaniyang girlfriend ay nanlalaking matang nakatingin sa akin." I'm done putting up with your bullsh*ts! " I don't care anymore if he's my father because the one moment he stepped out of this door years ago his position in my life became unclear.I know parents are humans too. They can be sad, broken and can be vulnerable too at times. Wala akong sinasabi na hindi siya pwedeng umiyak. Na hindi siya pwedeng malungkot just because he's our father because before he is a father to us, he is a husband to my mother. I can't clearly see them anymore because my tears are blinding me. The air smells anger, betrayal and... falling apart.We're a family . He should cried with us, grieved and mourned with us. So that in the process we can be able to give strength and encouragement to each ot
I swallowed the lump on my throat and carry my feet to the living room where my father is. Back when I was a child I remembered the astonishment I have for him. My father in my eyes is the kindest, bravest and the best father in the world. Maybe because we didn't see and be with him as we grow up. The need to work outside the country to provide for our needs is what they prioritized. Bata pa lang ako iinuukit ko na sa isip ko kung anong itsura ni Papa. Kagaya ba ng mga tatay ng kaklase ko? Malaki rin kali ang katawan niya? What about his voice? Does it lies in a bass timbre of voice? As it should be because he's a man? or Is he soft spoken?I was in a kindergarten that time when my mother broke the news. For the first time in my life, my father will not be faceless in my mind anymore. The silouhette inside the young Athena's mind soon will have an eyes, ears, mouth, and a lips. But what she wants to see, more so to feel is a fatherly love. Ano bang pakiramda
Days passed by like a wind so fast and everything went smoothly with my relationship with Elijah. Every single day he's making me special not just by giving me bouquet of flowers. It's counted but the way he takes care of me is what makes my heart flutters. Mapapatingin ka na lang talaga sa kaniya at mag papasalamat sa Diyos na binigyan ka ng ganitong lalaki. We're still not official and I'm thinking ways to utter my sweetest "yes" in a most memorable way. Yung hindi niya makakalimutan kasi wala pang nakakagawa. The Saturday morning doesn't makes me feel sluggish, it boosted my energy even.After I got up from the bed, a wide grin is already plastered on my face. Hearing the birds tweeting, I averted my gaze outside our house and as I see the trees dancing along with the rhythm of the wind, the urge to also sway my body is strong.Kaya kinuha ko ang cellphone ko sa loob ng kuwarto at namili ng kantang mapapasayaw ka talaga. Cleaning without music is s
I came for the first time in my life. Kagaya nga ng sinabi ko hindi ako inosente at marami akong alam. Reading books is one of my past time and there are book themes for that kind of escapade. Erotica as we all know. However, I never touch myself even though my body is responding in the same way the characters in the book is feeling. Hindi ko alam na masarap pala ito sa pakiramdam. Maybe because I'm doing it with the person I like...love.We're both panting really hard after he licked and finger fucked me. He lifted me up but my uniform is dirty.He smirked evilly." You look hot. " umirap ako sa sinabi niya at napatingin sa gitna ng pantalon niya. He followed where my eyes are." How about that? " bigla akong namula ng maalala lahat ng ginawa namin kanina. I never thought I can do that. Bend so willingly on the grass and let him do me!" Nah, I can't took your virginity here in this dirty place. It's your first time so it should be in