It was summer, a sunny day to be exact, when my dad suggested us to come with him on our rice field and I was nearly bore to death I became happy with his idea. Wala ng pagda-dalawang isip akong tumayo mula sa aking kama at nagbihis, kinuha ko rin iyong sketchpad ko kung sakaling magkaroon ako ng ideya o kung ganoon man na wala akong ibang gagawin doon.
My brothers doesn't want to be there but they have no choice since I will be with dad. Ika pa ng Papa ay bantayan raw ako na ikina-ngiwi ko pa.What am I? A kindergarten child?I watched my reflection in the mirror and wore a cropped spaghetti top with a jean shorts and a pair of flat slippers. My usual comfortable clothes. When we arrived, my twin brothers stayed at the car, as they were planning to play an online game when they found a strong internet. I grab my things including my blanket, foods and drinks which I placed in my tote bag. Then looked for a nice spot, in where I can relax and try to get an idea on what to draw. Probably, I would look for a sunny part since I had not been under the sun for a long time.The place is good though it's hot and windy. I was left with no choice but to bun my hair. Unless I wanted to look with my bad messy hair.
I was looking at the workers who were under the sun, thinking if I will have a life like them, it must be so hard for them, yet they were paid mostly like cheaper. Considering how they worked under the hot weather and carrying heavy loads. I must be thankful of what I have—even if it was just our dad who raised us, three. I should be thankful that we most likely to have a golden spoon.But having a complete family is much worth it than loads of money. I thought so,I sat on my blanket then placed my foods beside me then tried to look for my sketchpad and found nothing—siguro naiwan ko sa sasakyan. I was eating while watching on the workers that are doing their jobs when I felt that someone sat beside me but I didn't bother to looked at him thinking that it's just my brother or my father.“May tubig ka?” ultimo ako ay nagulat sa biglaang tanong ng lalaki.“Adik ka ba?” hindi makapaniwala ko na tanong sa kanya.“Joke lang.” sabi pa niya. I was about to shoo him away until I started to hear a guitar plucking, afterwards, he started to sing a a familiar song since I am an old song lover. Hanggang sa hinayaan ko na lang siya at nag-enjoy sa tugtog niya.“He has a nice voice.” I said to myself.“Nice song choice.” I commend instead complementing his voice after he sang.
Baka masyadong mawili.“Of course, you love old songs.” I heard him whispered then sigh. I was stunned. “Thanks.” he added before leaving. Kaya napatingin ako sa iniwan niyang gitara at dinala iyon sa aking mga bisig. I kinda know how to play guitar but not as much as he knew. It was like, him, making a masterpiece. Kahinaan ko talagang ang plucking kaya tinatamad na rin akong matuto pa at nakuntento na rin sa strumming. Nagsimula na akong tumutugtog at akmang kakanta nang marinig kong may sinabi siya. Nakabalik na pala siya na hindi ko man lang namalayan. Itinaas ko ang tingin ko sa kanya at nakitang may dala na itong isang bote ng tubig.“Mali 'yan, move your pinky finger to the second fret.” utos niya nang makabalik siya na tinitigan ang aking mga daliri. Natulala naman ako bahagya ng ilang segundo dahil hindi ko alam kung paano niya iyong nalaman sapagkat nasa likuran ko pa naman siya at hindi niya nakita kung saan ko inilagay ang aking mga daliri. He must be really good in playing guitar huh? “Oh. Thanks.” sabi ko sa kanya at sinunod ang sinabi niya nang makita na hindi pala talaga tama ang ginawa kong kuwerdas. Pinagbutihan ko ang aking pagtugtog at hindi na lang rin kumanta dahil nahihiya akong marinig niya ang aking boses. “Sing, I know you have a nice voice.” saad niya nang makita akong pinipigilan ang sariling kumanta. Instead of replying at what he have said, I started to strum again and sang when I was done on playing the intro hanggang sa matapos ko ang kanta ay nakatitig pa rin ito sa akin at unti unti hinayaan ang kanyang sarili na umupo sa aking tabi. “You should start learning on how to do plucking.” sabi niya bago niya kinuha ang gitira at nagsimula na ring kalbitin ang mga kwerdas ng gitara kaya hindi ko mapigilang humanga sa galing niyang tumugtog. “I did, but I stopped. I can't learn forever in YouTube. Mahirap.” tugon ko sa kanya at kinuha ang pagkain. I offered him food but he shooked his head and continued playing at his black Fernando guitar. Same brand as mine. “I would love to teach you but I have to work here so maybe next time. Kung hindi ka pa marunong sa panahong iyon.” sabi niya kaya nagulat ako nang sabihin niyang nagtratrabaho siya dito sa palayan.“Sana nga lang,” hindi iyon nakalagpas sa tenga ko pero ipinagwalang bahala ko na lang.
Siguro trip niya rin talagang magturo ng gitara sa mga hindi pa magaling pero interesado.“Nagtratrabaho ka ba dito?” tanong ko nang mapansin kong may dumi sa kanyang paa at pantalong suot. Tumango naman ito at hindi napigilang bumuntong-hininga.Nagmasid ako sa mga trabahante kung anong pinaggagawa nila. Kitang kita sa mga mata’t katawan ang hirap sa kanilang ginagawa. Basa pa ang nga suot nitong pang-itaas ng dahil sa pawis na dala ng malakas na araw.
Hindi pa roon natapos ang aming usapan at nagkuwentuhan pa kami tungkol sa mga bagay bagay at nasabi niyang lilipat pala siya sa paaralan na pinapasukan ko. Sabi pa niya na hindi pa niya masyadong kabisado ang lugar kaya hindi pa siya masyadong nakakagala dahil trabaho naman ang kaniyang ipinunta rito at mahahalagang bagay. Hindi rin nagtagal ay biglaan siyang tinawag sa kanyang mga kasamahan upang bumalik na sa trabaho. Kaya naiwan na rin agad akong mag-isa sa ilalim ng puno habang kumakain at paminsan minsan ay tinitignan sila sa kanilang mga trabaho. Hanggang sa tinawag na ako ni Papa upang umuwi na kaya niligpit ko ang mga gamit at sumunod sa kaniya sa sasakyan. Nang makarating kami sa bahay ay alas singko na ng hapon kaya dumiretso na ako sa kuwarto at hindi na nag-abala pang kumausap pa sa kanila. Pumasok na agad ako sa aking banyo upang maligo at baka makaramdam ng pangangati dahil sa mga palay kanina at hindi na kumain pa hanggang sa makatulog na ako. Nagising ako sa isang malakas na katok mula sa aking pintuan kaya binuksan ko ito at nakita si Papa. Agad naman akong kinabahan at baka may nagawa na naman akong mali na ikinabigo niya. “Good morning Papa.” bati ko sa kanya at ginamit ang kamay upang magsuklay sa aking magulong buhok. “Morning.” bati niya pabalik. As usual, his cold treatment to us. I gave him a smile, waiting for him to say kung anong kailangan niya dahil hindi naman ito pupunta sa kuwarto ko kung wala siyang ibang kailangan sa akin. I waited for almost a minute when he spoke. “Bumalik ka roon sa palayan at bigyan mo ng pagkain iyong mga trabahante natin.” sabi niya at hindi na hinintay ang magiging sagot ko.I was left without a choice so I sighed and fixed my bed before cleaning up. I was already wearing a mint green sweater and a leggings when I went downstairs, to eat my breakfast and do as what Papa instructed me to do.Sinalubong naman ako ng aming kasambahay at sinabing nasa kotse ang ibibigay kong pagkain para sa mga trabahante. Hindi naman talaga ako ang dapat niyang utusan pero sa hindi malamang kadahilanan ay ako ang napili niya na marami naman siyang ibang mapag-uutusan. Puwede naman iyong kambal na walang ibang ginagawa kung hindi ay maglaro.
It was already ten when I arrived at the rice field. May dala akong isang plastic bag na naglalaman ng pagkain at nakasunod sa akin ang aming driver kasama ang isa pang kasambahay. Dahil hindi ko alam kung saan ilalagay ang kanilang pagkain, pinauna ko sila at sumunod na lang sa daang tinatahak nila.
Walang pakialam kung mabigat ang dala kaya't bago ko pa lamang mabitawan ang aking dala ay may kamay nang nakahawak sa aking dala.
“Akala ko hindi na ulit kita makikita pa rito.” said the guy that I met yesterday while holding the plastic bag that I hold minutes ago.
I had nothing to reply so I stayed silent and gave him a small smile.Hindi rin naman kami close at lalong hindi naman alam ang pangalan ng isa't isa. Nilagay niya ang bag sa isang malaking lamesa kung saan din nila inilagay ang iba pang pagkain. Doon ko lang nalaman na hindi lang pala pangtanghalian ang dala naming pagkain pero pati na rin ang kanilang meryenda kaya sa mga oras na ito ay nagpapahinga pa lang muna sila saglit bago kainin ang mga dala namin.
Binigyan ako ng upuan ng isa sa mga trabahante kaya imbes na umangal ako ay doon na lang ako umupo dahil ko rin nadala ang aking sarong na uupuan ko. Nag-uusap sila nang mapunta sa akin ang atensyon ng lahat. “Iha, kilala mo na naman si Czesar no?” tanong ng isang matandang lalaki habang umiinom ng dala naming juice. Bahagya naman akong umiling sapagkat hindi ko alam kung sino ang kaniyang tinutukoy kaya napatawa silang lahat na ikinakunot ng kilay ko.“Sino pong Czesar?” puno ng respeto kong tanong sa kanila.
Napailing naman siya at tumawa bago ituro ang lalaking nasa tabi ko. “Iyang batang iyan, akala ko ba magkaibigan na kayo dahil nakita namin kayo kahapong magkasama.” sagot niya. “Ah, hindi po namin kilala ang isa't isa. Kahapon pa lang po kami nagkita at nagkausap.” sabi ko pa at umiwas ng tingin. “Naku iha, kung alam mo lang. Matagal ka ng kilala niyan.”“P-po?” nauutal kong tanong sa kanila. Tila nagulat sa sinabi nila kung gaano ako kakilala ng taong nag-ngangalang Czesar.“Ay naku! Mabuti pa’t kumain ka sa iyong dalang pagkain.”
Today's another day of summer, as usual bored in the house. Had nothing to do except on scrolling on my social media account, painting, playing with our cute havanese dog, listening to different kinds of old music and learning how to play instruments, iyan ang palagi kong ginagawa kapag nasa bahay lang ako.I was almost done with my sketchpad, konti nalang talaga at mapupuno ko na iyon. Buti at may iba akong pinagkaaabalahan at hindi lahat sa paggawa ng arts nakatuon ang atensyon ko. I sort of like doing letterings or it is called calligraphy?Thinking how it might be if I will be visiting the rice field this time. I kinda miss the fresh air in the place while eating a green unriped mango. Magdadala na talaga ako ng bagoong at sili.While scrolling through my spotify, I noticed a new song entitled: Beautiful Scars, it's a new release song and it kind of catch my attention due to its title. Napatango na ako simula pa lama
“Oh, hi.” I replied and waved my hand at him in an awkward way. Doon ko pa narealize na nakakahiya ang ginawa dahil pwede namang hindi na kasali iyong pag wagayway ng kamay sa pagbati ko sa kanya. Tsaka hindi naman kami close.Sa halip na tumunganga sa harap niya ay inilahad ko ang mga napamili ni Lau upang dalhin sa sasakyan nila. Ngunit, isinama niya pa iyong iba kong mga gamit kaya nakaramdam ako ng hiya dahil may kabigatan rin iyon.“Ako na.”“Salamat,” nauutal kong sabi sa kanya at bahagyang ngumiti.Nauna siyang maglakad sa akin at sinabi pa niyang susunod na lang daw si Lau sa amin dahil matatagalan pa raw ito ng kaunti. He lead our way on his car which is a silver 2019 Toyota Yaris L Sedan kaya napatunganga ako rito. This car is a freaky expensive, this cost in a near million.
The class has already started and I am not expecting to be late today. Hindi naman sa hindi ayos sa akin na maging late sa first day ngunit gusto kong maka-una ako sa classroom dahil gusto kong makaunang pumili ng pwesto. Gusto ko sana sa unahang parte na upuan para makapag-aral ng maayos at iwas chika.Kung papipiliin lang siguro ako, gusto ko na kami na lang ulit ng mga kaklase ko ang magkakaklase ngayong taon. Para hindi na ako mahirapan pang pakisamahan ulit ang mga tao makakasalamuha. Kaya ayun, nakaupo ako ngayon sa harapang bahagi ng silid, kinakabahan baka may gagawin pa kaming pagpapakilala sa aming sarili dahil nasa ikalabing-isang antas na kami ng highschool.Kahit kinakabahan ay hindi ko maiwasang makipag usap sa katabi na siyang kaklase ko rin noong Grade 10 na si Ailyn. Buti na lang at marami-rami kami rito na magkakaklase kaya hindi na ako masyadong nahirapan pang maghanap ng kaibigan kahit
Ang dali lang talagang lumipas ng araw, hindi ko na agad namalayang sabado na ngayon. It should be our tutorial day this day but I cancelled it last night for a purpose. Nag-sorry na ako sa kanya dahil hindi ko magawang makipagkita sa kanya, hindi lang sa ngayon ngunit doon sa buong plano na rin namin. But we're cool, we should study during weekends or do something we cannot do during weekdays.So when Lau asked me to go on a date, I did not accepted her offer, afraid that her cousin might find out.But I remember, a friend of mine invited me yesterday for her birthday today. She told me before we are heading home if I have the free time so I can attend her birthday party. I guess she invited all of us, our classmates this year to come to her party.We actually getting along with each other, kaya sino ba naman ako para magsabi ng hindi sa kanya? Hindi rin naman siya mahirap pakisamahan kaya paminsan minsan ay nakakapag-usap kami. Lalo na dahil birthday party
“Where are we going?” I asked him when I am already seating at the passengers seat, comfortably.“You sound like Dora.” he laughed at me but did no answered my question. He even clapped his hands.This guy!“Can I turn on your AC or we'll just let the windows down?” I added when I really felt sweaty. Natatakot na rin at baka mangangamoy sa loob ng sasakyan niya dahil sa init kanina sa labas.“Do what makes you comfortable.” sabi niya at hindi na muli akong kinausap nagpokus na ito sa pagmamaneho hanggang sa makarating kami sa isang kainan.“Hala.” hindi ko mapigilang sabihin dahil sa gulat ko.I turned to him and he gave me a questioning look. I gave him a weird smile and pulled him so we can already eat. When we are done ordering our foods, hindi ko na
Napuno ng kantyaw ang loob ng silid. Nagsisigawan ang karamihan habang si Czesar ay nakangisi lang habang nakatuon ang kaniyang mga mata sa akin. Ashwin, on the other side looks surprised.“Alright, keep quiet!” paninita ni Czesar.When the room was already at peace, there, I started strumming, kahit na nanginginig ang kamay sa kaba. As I sang, the attention was all mine. Hindi ko alam kung matutuwa ba ako o mas kakabahan. Sapagkat hindi ko alam kung ano ang takbo sa kanilang mga isipan. Seems like they knew the song considering that when I sang the chorus part when they sang with me. When I looked at Czesar, I saw him singing to while using their table as a drum.When I stopped singing, Clide starts to commend until all of them gave me a positive comment. Their comments are heartwarming. Ramdam ko ang kasayahan ko na abot-langit kaya nakangiti na akong nagpaalam hanggang sa makalabas sa silid pagkatapos nila akong
The event's tiring but it wasn't done yet, though I really wanted to go home. Kakasimula pa lamang ng Intrams namin kaya may dalawa pang araw bago naman matapos ito.Today's wednesday so probably it will end during fridays. So I was happy to have two days free from another class sessions despite the fact that this will be boring for us, who are not players.Alas tres pa lang ng hapon pero inaantok na ako sa sobrang pagod. Nagsisimula na ang mga green team sa pagpeperform ng kanilang yell at sinundan ng yellow team. Nang nagsimula na ang red team ay doon kami tinawag upang kami ay susunod na magpakita sa aming nagawang yell. Isa ito sa dahilan kung bakit mas lalo akong nai-stress dahil kailangan namin itong iparinig at ipaaral sa iba pa naming kagrupo habang tuwing uwian naman ay nagpapraktis kami ng banda.When we finished performing our yell, I decided to go
The whole week was more stressful. Finals is coming so I needed to study more. I have to ace my grades so I could have something to be proud of. Kahit para sa sarili ko na lang. Hindi na muna ako masyadong nag-abala pa sa kung ano anong mga bagay. I deactivated all my social media accounts at tinago na rin ang ukelele ko para hindi na ako matukso pa.Mas kailangan kong mag-aral ng mabuti.Sabado na ngayon at sa lunes na magsisimula ang aming eksaminasyon. Nagpapahinga lamang ako saglit at bumalik na ulit sa pag-aaral. Malapit na akong mag-college kaya kailangan ko ng magandang grado para makapasok ako sa magandang University.Pababa na ako sa hagdanan namin upang kumuha ng makakain ng may narinig akong tawanan sa aming sala. Siguro mga kaibigan ito ng kambal. Paminsan-minsan ko na silang nakikitang pumupunta rito sa bahay upang maglaro ng basketball dahil may half court naman kami sa labas. Minsan rin ay nakikita ko silang tumutugtog kaya patago a
“Ga! The children are already here!” rinig kong sigaw ng asawa ko galing sa sala kaya nagmamadali kong inihain ang niluluto ko na lomi.It looked so delicious as I added more egg than my usual lomi ones. I even cooked them round grounded meat to make it more tasty.Ever since I tried cooking this recipe they wanted to eat this every Sunday after their musical practice.Czesar never came back on the band and years after that, their band were disbanded due to their personal happiness. I heard all of them are now happily married. We also attended Ashwin's wedding and settle the things and misunderstanding between us.“I'm here in the kitchen!” sigaw ko pabalik habang inilapag ang nga kubyertos sa lamesa.
When I was a child, I find love stories cliche. Until my parents broke up, there, I hereby hated love.I was still a little when I became bitter. Whenever I see young lovers, I picked something and throw it at them. Until one day, I eavesdropped. They were talking about my Dad and someone's Mom who are now happy with themselves and doing their illegal deeds.“So the Señor Marcil was left for that Chiongson man? 'di na baleng iwan ang lalaking totoong nagmamahal sa iyo para lang sa negosyong druga? Nakakaawa naman iyong mga bata, lalo na si Tamila, kegandang bata na iyon.”Tamila Marcil. . .Starting that day, I started to ask some people about that girl but the girl was nothing but a home girl. She was over protected by her father and her two older brothers which are twins.Years passed by quickly for me because I guess I had fun, I had fun on
Things between Czesar and I are getting better after he asked me to marry him. I actually got better too when I tried to put myself on my usual. Pero paminsan minsan ay hindi ko maiwasang makaramdaman nang pagkabalisa.I was also sad to think that I am one of the reasons why Czesar left the band. I knew that being on a band is his dream since he was a little. Hindi ko mapigilan minsang sisihin ang sarili ko kahit para na lang sa mga nakikinig sa kanila at sumusubaybay.As I looked at my reflection in the full-sized mirror. I can't help but to smile and feel pretty. We will be having our photoshoot for our wedding next week. I am here in my room with my make up artist and hair stylist. I am wearing a cream colored loose off shoulder long gown. The only detail of the gown was only at the upper part, it was like a cutted cloth from the same material that is used and the rest of it was plain. Inilugay lang ang maykulay kong buhok na
As soon as I stepped unto our house, I looked for Dad's presence."Auntie!" tawag ko sa kasambahay namin. Naramdaman ko namang nakasunod si Czesar sa akin. Dala iyong ibang bagahe ko.Kakarating lang namin galing sa aming mahaba habang flight, kahit na pagod ay hindi ko pa rin maisawala sa isip ko iyong anunsiyong may sakit ang ama ko."Ate!" tawag ko ulit nang walang ni isa ang sumagot sa tawag ko."Ga, how many cars are there in the garage?" I asked him despite of panicking I managed to deliver it soft."Four. Tito's car isn't there." he answered and I muttered him thanks.Our three helpers we're all not here. They must be out with Dad. Nang wala talaga akong makita ni isa bahagya akong kinabahan hindi dahil nakabukas lang ang bahay na walang tao kung hindi dahil pare pareho silang lahat na wala rito. Even if I feel my knees wobbling, nakaabot a
Hindi ko mapigilang magising dahil naalimpungotan ako nang may kamay na nakayakap sa akin at paa na nakatanday sa bandang binti ko. Insakto naman nang mapatingin ako sa bintana at nakitang may araw na.I unconsciously looked at his facewhen I heard him snore. I stopped myself from laughing and smiled. My hand went to his cheek until it went to his eyes and caress it.My eyes went down to his parted lips and touched it.I poked his cheek to wake him up but he didn't. Napagod siguro. Kaya imbes na gisingin ko siya dahan dahan na lang akong tumayo mula sa kinahihigaan ko ngunit bahagya naman itong gumalaw na tila bang hinahanap ako para may mayakap kaya hindi ko mapigilang matawa sa kaniya.And when he can't find me, I saw him panicked. His eyes opened quickly and when he saw me near on his feet, he sighed and gave me a warm smile. I am still covered with our
The next few days I got busier as I processed my ticket and as I have to be with Bella for three days because we are planning to surprise Rawl with a video presentation and to reveal the baby's gender for his birthday. Good thing that Bella accepted my request as I promised to have my schedule free for also three days for our vacation on a resort that messaged me last week."I am sure that Rawl will cry once he will see this," I commented as we watch the video that kept us busy for about three days."Just don't forget to film his reaction, Tami! I and baby with surely be mad." and touch her baby bump.She hugged me before leaving our house early so I could prepare for my flight tomorrow. She would also prepare her things because she will be living here next month. After all, she is living alone since she got pregnant!I was in the middle of putting my clothes in the luggage when Namiel called. I grab
My mouth hang open. "W-what?""Your order, Miss Gorg." he said again even if I heard him.My eyes automatically rolled at him and ask. "You are working here?""Yep." Popping the 'p'."But why?""So I could see you here from there." he pointed on the next building that I occupied as my office, where I spent most of my day.I frowned. "Idiot,""I know that you would not believe me but trust me, I am doing this for us. I'll probably kidding if I'd say I have no intention for us to get back together.""Oh. Trust me too when I'll say that you'll never get something from me. Tama lang na ibaon na sa limot ang mga nangyari noon. It wasn't worth any feeling from me, specially you." I said it with my eyes looking intently at him.I looked at their menu and chose. "Spicy
"Kapal pa rin ah!" I told him but it was more likely a joke."Ikaw pa rin ah!" he mocked.Tumawa na lang ako tapos kinuha iyong pagkain at nagsimula nang kumain. I was just feeding myself then I remember, I used to fed him foods when he was driving the car.Should I feed him?Wouldn't it be awkward?I hope so."Open your mouth idiot." that was I only said and fed him."At last! Yuho!" he celebrated happily.If we were still together, siguro nabatukan ko na siya dahil sa kaingayan niya. Binuksan ko iyong stereo niya kahit walang pahintulot. Wala pa ring nagbago sa sasakyan niya, even the smell? It still smells good ang manly. Kahit siya, hindi pa rin nagbago iyong amoy niya."Ah." he murmured and opened his mouth so I could feed him again.The next day after I got home I
“Wrong room.” sabi ko habang humihikab pa.I should be closing the door when he spoke again.“No ma'am. This is the room, room 108.” the delivery guy argued.I sighed before talking to him. “Sorry but I didn't order anything from your shop or resto. So please if you wouldn't mind, please leave because I still have a long hectic day. Thanks!” I told him before closing the door.Even if I am hungry, I wouldn't eat the food that I did not ordered, what if someone gave it to me and it has poison on it? Baka may taong galit sa akin, lalo na sa mga litratong kumakalat na iniidolo si Ash.I am planning to go on the shower room when I message arrived.Unknown:You kept me waiting hun, open the door and let's eat together..I looked at the ceiling, trying