Revenge

Prologue

I skipped my way to my class as I hummed softly habang mahigpit ang hawak ko sa box na naglalaman ng cupcakes. I baked them myself. I spent hours baking since I don't know how to bake. Nanood pa ako ng tutorials sa YouTube. Buti nalang masarap ang kinalabasan.

I entered our classroom and scanned the whole room. My boyfriend Raphael is not here yet. Today's our first anniversary that's why I baked some cupcakes. Hindi ako ma-effort na tao, pero when it comes to him gagawin ko ang lahat mapasaya lang siya.

I love and treasure him so much. I even imagine ourselves being husband and wife in the future. A lot of guys tried hitting on me, pero kay Raphael lang ako bumigay. He's a nice guy.

Madaming babae ang nagkakandarapa sa kanya dahil ideal type talaga siya. He's smart, sporty, rich, and handsome. Halos lahat nasa kanya na. He's too good to be true kaya hindi rin nagtagal ay nahulog ako sa kanya.

Ilang minuto nalang at magsisimula na ang unang klase namin sa araw na 'to. Pero ni anino ni Raphael ay hindi ko pa rin nakikita.

Saan naman nagpunta 'yon? Imposibleng absent siya dahil nagtext siya sa akin na malapit na siya dito sa school.

Two classes had passed and Raphael didn't even attended those classes. Medyo kinakabahan na rin ako. I went out our room holding the cupcakes I made and looked for him.

Una kong pinuntahan ang cafeteria pero wala siya roon. Halos nalibot ko na ang buong school pero hindi ko pa rin siya nakikita. Napadpad na nga ako sa 4th floor.

"Saan ka ba kasi, Raphael?" I wiped off my sweat on my forehead and decided to go to the school's rooftop para magpahangin dahil pawis na pawis ako kakahanap kay Raphael.

Nahirapan pa akong buksan ang pinto dahil may mga harang na upuan. The last time I went here wala namang mga harang. Sino naman ang naglagay nito?

My question was answered when I saw two familiar figures standing near the rails, busy from kissing and almost half naked. Nabitawan ko ang hawak kong cupcakes and tears fall down from my eyes.

"What the fuck are you two doing?!"

"T-Threya." Raphael said my name and went near me. He tried caressing my shoulder but I yanked his hands away.

"Don't touch me you fucking cheater! And you! How fucking dare you to flirt with my boyfriend." Dinuro ko si Kristy at nanggagalaiti siyang tinignan sa mga mata.

My anger fueled up when I didn't see any guilt from her eyes. She smirked at me instead.

"Kasalanan ko bang hindi natiis ng boyfriend mo ang kagandahan ko?" she said as she slowly walked towards us.

"Hindi naman ako na-inform na malabo pala ang mga mata niyo. Might consider having a check up by an ophthalmologist?" Mataray na sabi ko pero sa loob loob ko ay mamamatay na ako sa sakit ng puso ko.

Pinulot ko sa sahig ang nahulog na cupcakes at walang pag-aalinlangang binato ito sa kanilang dalawa. Before the two of them speak I already left the rooftop with my heart broken into pieces.

It's been a month since that devastating thing happened. I haven't talked to Raphael. Nahihirapan nga akong iwasan siya dahil magkaklase kami. I loved and trusted Raphael. I've never thought he'd do something to me like that.

Nawalan ako ng gana sa lahat ng bagay. Napabayaan ko ang pag aaral ko that resulted me to fail my classes. My Mom noticed that and she asked me what's going on with my life. I told her everything and she asked me if I want to fly to New York, which I accepted. Kahit na maiiwan ko ang kaibigan ko.

"Threya!" I heard a high pitched voice calling me from behind. I turned my head and saw my friend waving her hands as she walk towards me.

Halos isang dekada akong hindi nakauwi dito sa Pilipinas. I've been so busy with my life and career. Nang makarating ako sa New York, pinag igihan ko ang pag aaral ko. I worked my ass off and now, I'm one of the highest paid model in the world.

Even with my steady career, a part of me is still empty.  I may sound ungrateful for what I have, but I just don't feel that happy yet. May hinahanap hanap yung puso at utak ko na hindi ko malaman laman.

"Bitch, It's been so long! You told me you'll only stay in the States for a year!" she complained. I gave her a tight hug before sitting on the couch.

"Not my fault. It was my plan to come back here after a year, but a lot of opportunities came to my way. Alangan naman na sayangin ko diba? Sila na mismo ang lumapit sa akin." I explained.

"Okay. I'll forgive you if you treat me, Miss Model." she said as she smile at me mischievously. I rolled my eyes and ordered two glasses of Margarita.

"Have you heard any news about Kristy?" I asked as I sipped my drink.

"Well, I've heard she's in love with someone."

Nagpantig ang tainga ko sa narinig. My eyes widened a bit and a smirk formed in my face.

"Really?"

"U-huh! Sabi rin, she's head over heels for this guy. Effort na effort daw ang loka!"

"Hmm... do you know the guy?"

"Yes, his name is Theodore Valentia and I've heard he's a well known business man and also a model."

"Oh, she has taste. Taken siguro 'to?" I playfully said.

"Gaga!" she laughed and hitted my shoulder, " Single raw! Wala raw interest sa relasyon dahil masyadong tutok sa trabaho kaya hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin nabibingwit ni Kristy."

"Ganon?" I replied. Nilapag ko sa counter ang inumin ko at tinitigan si Heidi. I smiled wickedly and bit my lower lip as I tell her what's on my mind.

"Well... she damaged me years ago, isn't this the right time to have my... revenge?"