We both went out of the van and inside the hotel. Biglang tahimik ulit at parang nagpapakiramdaman kaming dalawa. We entered the elevator the minute it opened.
Pipindutin ko na sana yung floor kung saan ako nagsstay nang mapansin ko na pinindot na ni Julie yung floor number niya. Sa sobrang gulat ko, tinitigan ko lang siya sa ginawa niya.
"Oh bakit parang nakakita ka ng multo diyan Elmo?" She let out a soft laugh.
"Pi...pinindot mo na kasi yung floor kung saan ako."
"Haa? Ee floor ko yung pinindot ko ee. Wait lang...magka floor tayo?"
"Uhmm...apparently?" I smiled at her which she gladly returned.
We continued the silence we first shared the moment we both entered the hotel. I still can't think clearly kasi naman, ready na akong i-let go siya even though it will bother tapos heto, same hotel kami, same floor pa.
I was taken back to reality after I heard the elevator's ting and it opening. Pinauna ko siyang lumabas as a courtesy and followed her. So same pala kami ng side. I was about to stop and bid my goodbye nang makita kong tumigil siya sa kabilang pinto. Don't tell me...
"Apparently magkatabi rin pala tayo ng room." She giggled. That made my reflexes act and quickly pulled her into a hug. Ramdam kong nagulat siya because she didn't respond, kaya inalis ko agad pagkakayakap ko.
"Uhm...sorry medyo natuwa lang ako." I scratched the back of my head and smiled shyly. Stupid Elmo.
"Same here. Paano, I'll take my rest na?" She waved her hand and quickly went inside her room. Binuksan ko na rin yung door ko and went inside, all smiles because my girl is only in the other room.
"So basically we're being separated by a wall." I smirked as I realized I was talking to myself. Stupid na nga talaga ako. Hay Julie, what have you done?
I was awakened by a call coming from my mom.
"Ma."
"Elmo, buong araw kang hindi nagparamdam. Kulang na lang ay pumunta ako diyan sa Maynila para lang malaman ko kung buhay ka pa." Shoot.
"Ah ma, sorry napagod ako ngayong araw. Ang dami ko kasing inaral kanina. Di ko namalayan nakatulog na pala ako." Buti na lang hindi nag turn on ng video si mama. Or else makikita niya kung nasaan ako.
"Naku, sinasabi ko sa'yo Elmo, huwag mong pagurin ang sarili mo. Huwag aral nang aral. Magpahinga ka rin."
"Opo maaa. Kayo rin ho magpahinga na dahil ano'ng oras na oh?" Ano'ng oras na ba sa Pilipinas? 30 minutes advance ata dito sa Japan ee.
"Matutulog na rin ako. Ikaw rin. Good night. Ingat ka diyan."
"Kayo rin ho ma."
Chineck ko yung time sa phone ko at halos 10 na pala ng gabi. I was planning on pub hopping pa naman for my last night here in Japan tapos nakatulog pa ako. Tanga mo Elmo.
I took a shower and changed to my most stylish outfit. I'll make sure to bang some hot Japanese girl tonight. Maaga pa. Marami pang pwedeng mangyari.
I went out of my room and took a glance sa room ni Julie. Nang maramdaman kong walang activity doon, umalis na rin ako agad. Bigla akong natawa sa sarili ko. I was too worried na baka last meeting na namin ni Julie yung kanina pero ngayon g na g akong maghanap ng babae to be with me for the night. Guess I didn't change one bit.
Paglabas ko ng elevator, and as I walk towards the lobby, a beautiful creature caught my attention. She's busy writing something on her notebook and smiling carelessly. Damn.
