Naging maganda naman ang takbo ng mga pag-uusap namin ni Cydeo. Habang tumatagal, mas nakikilala ko siya. I was starting to unlike him now. Nakikita ko yung flaws at imperfections niya na agad kong tinanggap because all of them were reasonable and that made him, normal and reachable. With that though, hindi ko na siya gusto kasi unti-unti nang nagiging totoo yung nararamdaman kong love.
I sighed after closing the laptop I just used a while ago. Naiayos ko na ang orders at natanggap ko na ang mga bayad. Malamang sa malamang, asikasuhin ko na rin ang pagpapadala ng mga natirang branded bags sa stock ko. Ayaw ko ng nagtatambak ng
I whimpered as I felt someone cuddling me. Dinama ko ang init ng katawan nito habang nakangiti at hindi pa rin dumidilat. Pilit kong inalala ang mga nangyari kagabi hanggang sa matauhan ako.My eyes widened when I realized that the man beside me was Cydeo. Susubukan ko sanang gumalaw pero napatigil ako nang maisip kong, bakit hindi ko sulitin ang oras na yakap niya ako?I reached my phone on the bed side table. I smiled at the camera habang nakayakap siya sa 'kin at tulog na tulog.Gotcha!We already had a picture together on bed. I smirked with that thought and put back my phone on the table.Pumikit ulit ako nang mas humigpit ang yakap niya sa 'kin. I was wondering if Mezka and Cydeo already did that thing but Cydeo was respectful and Mezka was conservative.
Fabrics were too fancy to the point that aesthetic cool lights reflected in every swift of the models' bodies. People who will walk in the show were all wearing heavy and pop makeups, even their bodies had highlighters that will make them glow on stage.As a club goer, I suited myself while grooving with the beat. The ambient sounds will give you a clue to what event you had entered, futuristic-water fantasy theme. I looked around and the runway amused me. The designs weren't just made of crepe papers, celophane or home linings that everyone used to see in amateur modelling shows. I nodded when I realized something, hindi basta-basta ang event na 'to. Maybe that was the reason why Cydeo really wanted to be part and featured in this event. He wouldn't be here if this will not give any credits to what he is aiming for. Kaya nga hindi na rin ako nagdalawang isip na suportahan siya at
Stephen introduced us to a new bar. Nagkaroon daw kasi doon sa bar before ng problema and he said that this one was more reliable and convenient. He was also the friend of the owner kaya iyon mismo ang nag-tour sa 'min. Kabubukas lang nito at malakas ang place. Maganda ang design, hindi dragging. Hindi mukhang pang lasing na agad ang ambience.We sat at the couches. Oo, marami. Bale apat na semi circle, nakapaikot ito sa isang oblong wooden table. Sa left side ako, katabi ko sa kaliwa si Cydeo at katabi ko naman sa kanan si George at Rashen na nakaupo sa kabilang couch. Sa tapat namin, si Olivia at Rasda. Sa kabilang couch naman, si Connor at Stephen. Stephen and Connor also ordered for our drinks though Cydeo already said that he will handle the expenses tonight.Mabilis ang service nila. Naihatid nga sa 'min kaagad ang vodkas, b
I let the noise of the crackers in my mouth filled the dull mood of the night which complemented a strong canned liquors that I was drinking. I looked at the package and smirked. Oh, this never failed me. "The best," I even murmured as if I was a commercial model of a certain brand of potato chips.I immediately smiled sweetly when I saw Rashen running towards me. Pansin ko rin ang pagmamadali niya. Napakunot din ako ng noo nang makita ko ang pagtagaktak ng pawis niya sa gabi.I spoke as he stopped near me. "You, okay?" I hesitated.Tumango lang siya. Lumapit siya sa 'kin at tumabi pa. Pinagpag ang usok na ibinuga ko at masama akong tinignan. "Sinisira mo baga mo," he smirked. "Pati atay pinapatay." He looked at my side. Nandoon ang limang canned liquors na ubos na tapos may lima
My eyes pierced to the new announcement posted on bulletin board. May mga tao ring tumitingin rito kaya naman hindi ko na rin naiwasang mapahinto. I scanned it from the headline down to our dean's signature.I wrinkled my nose. "Lapit na ng prelims natin. Naka-review ka na?" Napalingon ako sa sumangga sa bag ko at bumungad nga sa 'kin ang maaliwalas na mukha ni Stephen but instead of showing a cheerful side of me, I raised my brow."Uso ba mag-review?" balik kong tanong sa kanya na tinawanan niya lang. Napailing pa siya saka inayos ang pagkakasukbit niya ng bag niya habang ayos na ayos ang puting uniporme. I noticed something so I asked, "Bakit ka nandito sa building namin?"He chukled. "Akala ko hindi mo mapapansin," sabay gulo pa niya sa buhok ko. "I am here not for you," he pr
Black Gucci Bags. That's what I was seeing in front of the mirror in the restroom. I frustratedly frown as I walked out of it and Oshlov's face greeted me and it seemed like winning.She laughed hard. "Mukha kang laspag.""Excuse me?" I raised a brow. "That was offensive. I never done such ridiculous thing yet! You are accusing me," I continuously objected.She cut me off. "Easy. Binibiro ka lang. Grabe kasi yung eyebags mo. Anong nagpagising sa 'yo sa gabi? Ha?""Cydeo," quickly, I answered."Oh fuck! So you fucked?" she exclaimed. Mabilis kong tinakpan ang bibig niya dahil baka um-echo ang boses niya sa buong corridor. Wala pa namang ingay kaya paniguradong maririnig 'yon if
I gulped hard. I couldn't compose an alibi for him to believe in. His look were turning into suspicious and I couldn't help myself but to sweat in coldness.I looked away. "I don't even know Dhetto so how could he judge my feelings towards you," I denied, wishing that he'll buy it.Hindi na ako nakarinig ng kahit anong respond sa kanya kaya naman dahan-dahan ko siyang nilingon. Napansin kong busy na siya sa kakapindot sa phone niya. I looked at Dhetto, too. Napansin niya siguro 'yon kaya napunta na rin sa 'kin ang tingin niya. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay pero pinanliitan niya lang ako ng mga mata saka siya tumawa kaya napatigil si Cydeo sa ginagawa niya."What?" maikling tanong niya na inilingan na lang ni Dhetto."Don't mind us,
When he asked me earlier about going out tonight, I looked at it in a naughty way. Maybe a club or something fun outside that we could probably enjoy alone. I was very excited. Grin was plastered on my lips until his car drove to an exclusive subdivision. The moment village guard stopped him and called his name as he answered 'Izquierdo Residences,' my heart dropped."Fuck," I murmured. I turned to him while he was seriously driving in this quite drive way. "Cydeo, are we going to a family dinner?" I assumed but he laughed."No, Love. We are going to my house," he simply answered."Your house? What do you mean?" I cleared things while raising a brow."I bought a lot where I can build something for me and no one can follow me, es
I instantly vibed with the song the moment I stepped in the bar George had told me to barge in. I even popped my chest and walked in rhythm based on the beat. My hands kept on snapping as I tried to look for my friends when, in fact, I could barely see people at this moment. The flickering neon lights dominated the whole room. Sinubukan ko silang hanapin sa kumpulan ng tao at nang mahagilap ko ang mahabang table kung saan may limang nagtatawanan, napangiti ako. Wearing a only a oversized sweater over my two-piece swimsuit, I joined them. Mabilis akong umupo sa tabi ni Olivia na mukhang pawis pa. I pointed her with a confused look while glancing at the two couples in front of me. "Halos sabay lang kayo. May inasikaso rin 'yan sa bagong libro na ilalabas ng team nila sa isang project kaya late," Oshlov initiated to answer me. "Galing ka sa—" Bago pa maipagpatuloy ni Stephen ang sasabihin niya ay tumango na ako saka ngumisi nang makita ko kun
The click of the glasses as we tossed for the celebration gave enough excitement to how the things I planned would work out. Everyone was filled with joy as they joined me in one of the happiest moment of my life. From doctors, pharmacists, co-workers, staff, interns, and the friends I gained in the field within the years of doing my projects and planning to build my own laboratory, they were all invited in the bar where I chose to celebrate this good news. Walang mintis at kumpleto sila. "Grabe, Ma'am. Parang dati lang nakikita pa kita sa hallway na busy sa pag-roam sa ibang class dahil tumatakbo kayong council president sa college of pharmacy." I couldn't help but smiled as one of my staff reminisced that moment of my college life. "Sana tuloy-tuloy na! Congrats, Ma'am! Finall
"French macarons. Isang box. Strawberry lahat."The cashier titled her head as she took my order. Pati tuloy ako ay napakunot-noo sa reaksyon niya. First time yata nitong makakita ng babaeng bakat ang nipples sa black silk camisole na spaghetti strap at mini skirt na fur ang tela."Excuse me." Akma kong tatanggalin ang mask kong kulay itim din nang bigla na siyang matauhan."Okay po, Ma'am." She immediately punched my order.Habang hinihintay ko siya, hindi ko maiwasang makinig sa mga empleyadong nagtatrabaho rito at naghahagikgikan. Lunch break naman kaya walang kaso at nasa pantry sila.Pero mabilis nang napataas ang kilay ko nang marinig ko na sila nang maayos.
"What if the lady isn't really the Beast and the Prince Charming is really meant for her?"Nakangiti akong pinagmamasdan ang nagbabardagulan kong mga kaibigan. Tawa sila nang tawa kahit na nagsisigawan at nagbabalyahan na sila. Napakaingay namin dito sa bar, buti na lang ay pagmamay-ari ni Stephen.I looked at him. Sakto namang napatingin siya sa 'kin tapos kumindat pa. I made face. "Lagot ka kay Oshlov," I mouthed to him without a sound. Napailing na lang siya habang natatawa-tawa sa tabi ng pinsan ko.His hands snaked around the waste of my cousin. Napatigil tuloy si Oshlov na nakikipagbangayan kay Olivia tungkol sa Beauty and the Beast, lasing na naman kasi ang princess namin. Oshlov smiled at Stephen and kissed him. Katapat ko lang sila kaya naman huling-huli ko a
I stepped on the gasoline as I felt the excitement to meet him on a date—on our Second anniversary, aside from the dating and courting time. May halong kaba pero mas pinangungunahan ako ng pagkasabik. I smiled, seeing the flowers placed on the shotgun seat of my car. Magugustuhan kaya niya ang surpresa ko? Naiwan kasi siya sa condo dahil maaga akong umalis para bumili ng bulaklak at pagkain. Napailing na lang ako.Panigurado. Wala naman akong ibinigay na hindi niya nagustuhan, at lahat naman ng tungkol sa 'kin, tinanggap niya.I sighed while my eyes were on the road. Years after years, maraming nagbago. Mas nakilala ko kung sino ako noong minahal ko nang buo at totoo ang sarili. At that process, kasama ko si Cydeo. He helped me to love myself more. He helped me to choose the things that will make me happy and, at the same time, will create a good harmony with ot
I stepped on the gasoline as I felt the excitement to meet him on a date—on our Second anniversary. Yes, I was already spending two years with him aside from the dating and courting time. May halong kaba pero mas pinangungunahan ako ng pagkasabik. I smiled, seeing the flowers placed on the shotgun seat of my car. Magugustuhan kaya niya ang surpresa ko? Naiwan kasi siya sa condo dahil maaga akong umalis para bumili ng bulaklak at pagkain. Napailing na lang ako.Panigurado. Wala naman akong ibinigay na hindi niya nagustuhan, at lahat naman ng tungkol sa 'kin, tinanggap niya. I sighed while my eyes were on the road. Years after years, maraming nagbago. Mas nakilala ko kung sino ako noong minahal ko nang buo at totoo ang sarili. In that process, kasama ko siCydeo.
I immediately touched the sound of silence as I turned off my soundtrack playing in my ears.I couldn't hide the smile that I was wearing after I passed my hardbound thesis manuscript to the thesis coordinator.I could finally get my diploma soonest.My heart still keep on giving a 'tump' effect on me as I walked out of the research center.I thought I just released all the negative vibes and my electrons loosen up.Electrons?Where did I get that?I laughed alone while shaking my head.I collected my thoughts and sighed when I puzzled and contemplated the premonitions and hunches I have right now.It had been two months after graduation.I haven't seenthem
When love failed, two reasons may arise.Either you love the right person at the wrong time or you love the wrong person at the right time.I thought, which one are we there with Cydeo?It's just as wrong but it's more frightening to think that maybe ... maybe it's not there.Maybe I loved the wrong person at the wrong time.I soaked myself in the water.I clung to the water while continuing to cry.There's nothing I can do if I don't feel the pain that has accumulated in my chest.How come the only person that saves me from sadness became the reason of my pain at this moment?How come the person that gives me sunshine in the days became the storm in the dark?How come the only person I thought would
After putting my matte lipstick on with the shade of nude, I looked at myself at the mirror.I smiled as I praised how my tanned skin and white fitted dress complemented each other to have a good color appearance.The dress wasn't just plain, its long sleeves and the abdominal part were see-through while the back part was opened.I was also wearing nude boots with five-inch heels which made me feel more comfortable with my outfit that was really perfect for Cydeo's event."Are you ready?"I asked him, while I was still wearing the earing he bought me.I noticed that he had been careless behind me for a while.I could also see in the reflection of the mirror how wrinkled his face was."I think I misplaced something," He murmured but still, I heard it.