Always and Forever (Allyse Sequel)

KABANATA 4 - Golden Buzzer

Crista's voice pulled me back to earth.

"That guy in a blue sweater, that's Carlisle Walters." bulong niya sa akin. " A 23 year old pleasing hot meat who can run a skateboard without hurting a bone. I always fantas-"

"You know what, you're gross" sabat ko at napangiwi. Gosh, I don't want this!

She instantly stopped walking and just looking at me in disbelief. Nagkatinginan pa kami ni Jessa.

"Allyse, you may not dress up like me but you know what, I tell you, we're all the same. Jessa may not look and act like one of those girls do but she already gave her V-card away. But that doesn't mean she's one of them; that doesn't mean I'm one of them.  But as a lady, I know you have that urge as well. We're girls, Allyse, and it's our nature." explain niya. Napaface palm naman si Jessa na nasa likod niya. Tumingin ako sa dalawang lalaki. Parehas silang may hawak na skateboards.

Tumigil ang mundo ko at napakunot ang noo nang mamukhaan ko yung kasama ni Carlisle; naglalakad sila palapit sa amin. Wait, ano na ba ang pangalan niya?

I heard Crista secretly moan. I looked up at her biting her lower lip. Napairap ako sa kawalan at napangiwi.

"Hey, girls. You're ten minutes late." ngiti ni Carlisle pagkatapos tignan ang relo niya. His eyes shifted to mine and smiled at me. My heart skipped a beat when I got a load of his eyes. God, they're grey! I always love dark colors. No wonder why Crista is so into him.

"Allyse?" ngiting ngiti si... uh, anong pangalan na nito?

"H-hi." bati ko pabalik.

"You two know each other?" sabay sabay nilang tanong sa kasama ni Carlisle.

"Yeah. We just met in the airport this morning." tawa niya.

"Really? Oh my gosh! That must be something. Rawr!" Crista purred. Agad namang namula ang mukha ko.

"So, what's your full name, darling?" tanong ni Carlisle. Narinig kong suminghap si Crista.

"Uhm, Allyse Wilson." ngiti ko. Ang lamig na ng panahon lalo pa akong nilalamig dahil sa boses niya. It was... sexy. Okay, concentrate, Allyse! Urgh!

"Nice name. I'm Van Carlisle Walters. Kinda mouthful but you'll get used to it. Nice to meet you." nagkamayan kami. "Shane, get ready and warm up so we could start." Tumango siya at ibinaba na ang kanyang skateboard, sinimulan na niyang patakbuhin iyon. Shane. Oo nga pala. Shane ang pangalan. 

Jeez, ang hirap bigkasin ang pangalan niya. "Van Carlisle Walters. Van Carlisle Walters." pauli-ulit kong bulong sa sarili ko. Tumayo ang mga balahibo ko nang may ibinulong si Crista sa akin.

"I know you're having it inside, Allyse. Don't hold it back." tawa niya kaya ko pinalo ang braso niya.

"No, I'm not!" singhal ko kahit na ang totoo ay naaattract din ako kay Carlisle... well a little. Who am I kidding?

"I'm sure you do. What's with the biting of your lip when Carlisle turned away?" ngisi niya at tinaasan ako ng kilay. What? Kinagat ko ang labi ko kanina?

"See? You didn't even notice yourself." humagikhik ulit siya at iniwan akong tulala.

"Wanna tag along, Allyse? Whoa!" ngiti ni Shane. Tumawa ako nang medyo na-out balance siya kaya siya bumaba sa skateboard. Ibinaba ni Jessa ang traveling bag, binuksan at inilabas na rin naman ang mga skating shoes naming tatlo.

"Yeah. I heard you wanna play with those. I bet it's your first time." sabi naman ni Carlisle habang inaapakan ang skateboard. He accelerated using his left foot. Pinatakbo niya ang kanyang skateboard at umiikot ikot sa harapan namin.