The Secret's Magic

Kabanata 3

"Sige na kasi, I'll do everything! I'll make libre."

Umiling sina Jam and Mary sa akin while they are smirking like an idiot.

"Bhie, hindi nga namin alam." Jam said.

I look at Mary maliciously. Nanlaki ang mata nito sa akin, afterwards she laugh at me.

"Hindi ko rin alam, Jess. Cross my heart, kahit libre pa dinner namin sa isang buwan."

"How about Mark, right? Pwedeng sa kanya mo kunin. Sige na, please? I even pouted and make paawa.

Kanina ko pa sila kinukulit to give Almario's number. Talagang pinupush ko ang kapal ng mukha ko. I need to get his number. 

"Patay na patay ang gaga." Tawa nilang dalawa sa akin.

I want to say I'm not, but then I know hindi sila maniniwala. Para saan pang ginagawa ko 'to diba? And that's my plan, too. To act as if I have a big crush on him. Yeah, to act na patay na patay ako sa kanya.

OMG! I'm so sorry Laurence!

Remembering my boyfriend made me miss him more. Ever since I arrived here in Ilocos Norte, I did not stop messaging him. But I received no replies. I wanted to message him sa messenger or IG but I can't. My accounts are deactivated.

I'm starting to get worried. I'm also thinking that he's mad at me for leaving without noticing him.

"Dali na kasi, pleeease?" I gave the both of them puppy eyes.

Inilingan ako ni Mary. "May scouting ang Stallion bukas sa field for freshmen players. If you want, we can watch after our class." 

My eyes sparkle because of what she said. I nod my head repeatedly. "Of course, we will watch! Wait... anong favorite ni Almorio? Is he into sweets? Or does he have a particular diet? I can cook if ever." Aligaga kong sabi sa kanila.

I startled nang bigla akong niyugyog ni Jam. "Ipagluluto mo? Eh takot na takot ka nga sa mantika nung nag prito ka ng itlog." Tawa nito sa akin.

I pouted once more. Living here sa dorm requires having knowledge sa paggawa ng household chores. Including cooking. Nahihiya na ako sa kanilang dalawa because they're the one who's always cooking kaya the other day I volunteered cooking.

Nauwi sa sigawan ang gabing 'yun. It was a total disaster. Luckily, matsaga nila akong tinulungan kaya naitawid ko naman.

"I can practice, you know? Marunong na nga akong mag laba." I proudly said.

Yes! Buti na lang there's a washing machine dito sa Whitehouse. Hindi na kailangang mag kusot ng damit. Tho I need to make banlaw and sampay. Pero okay na 'yun. For sure pag nalaman nila sa Manila na I'm doing these things they'll be amazed.

"Kinausap ni Rod si Ate Terry kanina, nag papalipat ang bakla dito sa Whitehouse." Mary said.

Sa Huli's kasi nakatira si Rod. I learned na kasama niya ang ibang Stallion's doon. Including Almario.

I'm thinking about that when an idea surrounded my brilliant mind?

"Tara sa Huli's!" Yaya ko sa dalawa.

Napatigil sila sa pag cecellphone at tumingin sa akin.

"Jusko naman, Jess. Tantanan mo muna si Rio." Bagot na sabi ni Jam at nag talukbong ng kumot. Jeez! It's so hot kaya, baka mag kumbulsyon siya!

"Si Rod naman ang ivivisit natin eh, not Almario."

Both of my friends look unconvinced at me. I smiled sweetly and give them a pleading look. Maaga ang uwian namin today, it's just 3 pm. Hindi pa naman late.