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 lamang na tumugtog ang mga instrumento nito ngunit hindi ko inaasahang maganda rin pala iyong mga salitang ginamit ng kanta kabilang na ang tono nito. Nakakaengganyo.
I was still lying in my bed until I heard a knock on my door. Bago pa man ako lumabas sa kuwarto at tinignan ko muna ang aking repleksyon sa salamin upang makita ang aking kabuuan. I saw Dad again on the door waiting for me to open it. As usual, I gave him a smile and asked him with manners. Hindi pa naman ako handang mapalayas sa bahay na ito.
“Po?”
“Pakidalhan ulit sila ng pagkain sa palayan dahil magtatanim na ulit sila ng palay.” sabi niya at sumang-ayon na ako agad at nagtungo na sa banyo at naligo.
This time, nakasuot lang ako ng pambahay dahil wala rin namang ibang tao roon kung hindi ang mga trabahante at ibang kakaunting tao lamang. Dinala ko na rin ang aking ukelele upang may mapagkaabalahan ako roon lalo na't mukhang matatagalan muli kami tulad ng dati. Kumain muna ako at naghintay saglit bago kami tumulak kasama ang mga pagkain at ang aking tinatagong bagoong at sili sa isang plastic cup.
“Oh iha, napasyal ka?” sabi nung may isang katandaang lalaki na nakausap ko noong isang araw.
Nakaupo na ito sa isang mono block na upuan at tumayo mula sa kaniyang inuupuan at akmang ibibigay ito sa akin ngunit naunahan ko na itong tanggihan. Itinuro ko na lang ang malaking puno ng mangga kung saan may maraming bunga na hindi kalayuan sa amin habang dala-dala ang instrumento kong ukelele.
“Napag-utusan lang po.” mahina kong sagot bago ako nagpaalam upang pumunta na para mamitas ng hilaw na mangga.
Nang nakakita ako nang hindi masyadong kataasan na puno ay naghanap na rin agad ako ng stick para gamiting pangkuha ng mangga. Sinungkit ko iyong bunga at pilit na ina-abot gamit ang kaliwang kamay. Muntukan pa akong napasigaw sa saya ng tuluyan na akong nakasungkit ng mangga at mabilis itong kinuha mula sa pagkahulog.
Nang makahanap ako ng magandang puwesto ay inilagay ko ang aking gamit at akmang kakagatin na ang mangga para kumain nang may biglaang tumawag sa aking pangalan kaya napalingon ako rito.
“Hugasan mo muna ‘yan.” sabi niya at inilahad sa akin ang isang tabo na may lamang tubig.
May ngiti na sa kanyang mga labi kaya binigyang ganti ko na rin siya. Nagpasalamat ako sa kanya habang inilagay iyong mga nakuhang mangga sa may tabo.
“Kain tayong mangga.” pag-anyaya ko sa kanya ngunit umiling siya ngunit ininguso niya ang ukelele na nasa tabi ko.
“Pwedeng manghiram?”
Agad naman akong tumango at nagtanong. “Marunong ka nyan?”
“‘di masyado.” sagot niya kaya napatango tango ako.
Bago pa siya tumugtog ay sinubukan niyang pakinggan ang bawat kuwerdas nito at ikinalikot ng marinig niyang may mali sa tono. Then, he expertly played my ukelele. Sabi pa niya kanina na hindi siya masyadong marunong ngunit mabilis at kabisado na niya ang mga chords nito. Sus, pa-humble!
“Hindi pala marunong ah?”
“Hindi naman masyado.”
“Masyado ka namang humble.” sabi ko sa kanya at tumawa. “Buti ka pa at marami kang alam sa mga instrumento, siguro tinuruan ka noon pa no?” dagdag ko.
“Dad.” maikli niyang sagot kaya tumahimik na ako at kumain ng mangga.
Nakinig na lamang ako sa kanyang tumugtog at hindi nagtagal ay kumanta na siya. Kadalasan naman sa kanta niya ang mga lumang kanta kaya hindi ko napipigilang mapakanta na rin kasama siya. After playing for more than five songs, he gave me back my uke and asked me if I can play it while singing. Bigla akong nakaramdam ng kaba ay hiya kaya agad akong napailing kaso at dahil makulit siya napilitan akong tumugtog.
“You're good but you need to learn more so you'll master some of the difficult chords.” sabi pa niya kaya tumango na lamang ako at napaisip.
“Naghahanap pa ako ng pwedeng tumuro sa akin.”
“I can teach you. During weekends, papalapit na rin naman ang klase.”
“R-really?” masaya kong tanong sa kaniya. Tumango naman siya kaya mas lalo akong nasayahan.
“We should set a date then,” sabi ko sa kanya bago pa man siya nagpaalam sa akin upang makabalik na sa trabaho niya.
Masaya naman akong tumugtog at nagpalipas ng oras. Naghihintay na rin kung kailan bababa ang araw upang makakuha ng magandang litrato. Sana pala ay nagdala nalang ako ng sketchpad upang makakapag guhit nang magandang senaryo lalo na’t hindi pa ako nakapagguhit ng ganito. Ngunit nakakahiya naman kung papabalikan ko pa ang driver namin para lang sa sketchpad ko.
I was already home before three kaya hindi ko nakita ang pagbaba ng araw dahil tinawagan ako ng isang kaibigan na makipagkita sa isang Tea Shop kaya napagpasyanahan na agad naming umuwi ng maaga para makapagbihis at makapaghanda para sa aming pagkikita. Mabuti na lang at hindi karamihan ang mga kustomer kaya madali ko lang ito nakita ng dahil na rin sa mataas nitong buhok na kulay itim at bagsak hanggang sa balikat niya na buhok. Base na rin sa ganda ng katawan niya. She always looked chic, malaman ito ngunit hindin nawawalaang kurba sa katawan.
“Hey Lau.” I greeted my friend, iyong nag-ayang pumunta rito.
“Oh my God! Tamila Miracle Marcil, tumaba ka!” gigil niyang tugon at pinisil ang aking magk abilang pinsgi. Kaya napa-aray ako at niyakap siya lalo na't matagal-tagal ko na itong hindi nakita.
“Ang ganda pa rin ng katawan, sana lahat diba?” sabi ko sa kanya matapos siyang pinasadahan ng tingin.
“Ako pa?” medyo mahangin nitong saad at malakas na tumawa kaya nahawa na rin ako.
“Ghorl, kung alam mo lang sana.” tugon ko sa kanya bago napagpasyahang pumili na ng makakain at maiinom.
Matapos naming kumain ay naglakad lakad muna kami sa may kalakihang plaza at umupo saglit sa may boulevard upang panoorin ang paglubog ng araw na hindi ko nakita noon sa palayan. When I thought that it would be good if I will see it there, I would be wrong, because now, the sunset is different, it is beautiful in a different way. Kaya pareho kami ni Lau na naipalabas ang mga cellphone upang kunan ang magandang tanawin at ipinost sa aming Instagram account. Natawa pa kami pareho dahil magkasunod lang ang paglabas ng among mga story dito, kompermadong kaming dalawa ang magkakasama.
Mabuti na lang rin naman na kaming dalawa lang talaga ang malapit sa isa't isa kung hindi ay magtatampo iyong iba kung bakit kami lang dalawa ang magkasama.
At least, we could trust each other.
“Nga pala, sabay nalang tayong umuwi. ‘wag ka nang magpakuha sa driver niyo dahil susundiin rin naman ako ng pinsan ko dahil nandito lang din maman ‘yon sa mga oras na ito.” sabi niya pagkalabas namin sa isang merchandise store bitbit ang aming mga pinamili na nakalagay sa malaking paperbag.
Wala rin namang problema ang Papa sa mga gastos ko dahil iipon ko naman ang perang pinagbibili ko.
“Hm, I'll just call them.” I just answered.But instead of calling Dad or my brothers, I texted our driver and tell him that it's fine if he will not be here later. Para na rin makapagpahinga na sila sa bahay. Hindi porket anak ako ng amo niya ay magiging amo na niya rin ako. Hindi naman ako iyong nagpapasweldo sa kanila para alilain ko sila. The fact the I have limbs and I am healthy, I am fine.
Pumunta naman kami pagkatapos sa isang bookstore para bumili ng mga gamit sa malapit ng pasukan. Hindi rin naman nakaiwas sa paningin ko ang mga art materials kaya hindi ko na rin napigilang mapabili. Napadpad rin ako matapos ko nang mabili ang kailangan sa linya ng mga pocketbooks kaya napabili na rin ako ng dalawa.
“Tammi, are you done?” tanong ni Lau nagmagtagpo ang landas namin. I nodded then the both of us walked ‘til on the counter.
“It's heavy.” sabay naming sabi kaya sabay rin kaming napatawa.
May kinalikot siya sandali sa kaniyang cellphone nang huminto kami para makapagpahinga na rin dahil may kalayuan palang nagpark ang kaniyang pinsan.
“Tammi, my cousin is coming. Siya na daw magdalala nito, bibilhan ko nalang muna siya ng pagkain, dito ka na lang maghintay. Don't worry, kilala ka non.”
So, she left, iniwan ako na parang tanga sa tabi ng entrance ng mall, binabantayan ang mga pinamili naming gamit. I was holding the paperbag handles with my left hand while sending my father a message on my other hand. Baka mapagalitan pa ako kung hindi ako magsabi sa kanya kung sino ang kasabay kong umuwi.
“Hey, where's Laureen?”
Napatingin ako sa lalaking nagsalita na nakatayo sa harapan ng mga pinamili namin. He is tall and moreno but I can't see his bare face because it was covered by mask and a ball cap.
“Who are you?” paninigurado kong tanong na may bahid nang takot.
“Czesar, Lau’s cousin. It's nice to see you again.”
“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
After talking a lot with them and my bonding with Lau, nakatulog na kaagad ako. As I wasn't able to study by that night. I thanked heavens for waking me up earlier than I usually be awake so I had a little time to visit some notes.I opened my phone that has numerous numbers of calls and messages, totally unexpected. Worst, notifications from my facebook was much more uncontrollable. As I opened my facebook account and there! I saw Czesar posted a picture with me with a written caption 'meet my jealous girl, everyone. I love this girl so much! Love you bebekoh!'"Freaking hell?" I muttered silently.I deactivated my facebook account to stop myself reading comments at his post.I was furious as I sent him a lot of messages but I haven't receive a reply from him, even a single ones. So I decided to take a bath, atleast it would help me for now to calm.As I step unto the gates, students were al
“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