Conocer (Book 2)

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Conocer - spanish word, means TO KNOW.

Kiefer

2018 (Manila, Philippines)

Just finished the GILAS sports conference and as well the media presentation for our upcoming European League. The GILAS management and my team mates will be flying to Spain to compete for FIBA Basketball World cup.

I feel so blessed to be given that opportunity and proud too. Who would have thought that the Philippines will be competing on that prestigious league. And I'm the lucky one to represent the country.

By next two months were going there and will stay until we still were not yet eliminated. Sana di kami maeliminate agad. Sana kahit semifinals lang happy na kami dun. Ayaw din naman namin ipressure ung mga sarili namin. Basta maglalaro kami para sa bansa at dahil mahal namin ang basketball. Sabi nga ng Dad, just enjoy every game. Showed to them who is Kiefer Ravena inside the court.

I'm excited but I felt a bit guilty coz Agatha and I are preparing for our upcoming wedding. By next year I'm not single anymore. I'll leave her preaparing everything. Luckily she's one of the most understanding person I've known like Mika. Madalas nagiguilty na ko coz I often compared her to Mika. Madami sila pinagkapareho. Pero si Mika parang baby while Agatha is full grown up woman. Sya ung girl na intimadating but when you know her really well di pala talaga.

“Hon I already prepared everything you needed for your trip.” Agatha.

“Thanks Hon. Sorry if I'm gonna leave you while were in the middle of our wedding preparation.” I said then wrapped her into my arms. Give her a hug.

“It's fine Hon. I understand. Proud nga ako sayo eh.” Agatha.
I just smiled at her and hugged her more tighter. Na isip ko ang swerte ko kasi sya ung nakilala ko after Mika. Sana talaga makita ko pa si Mika. I want to know why she leave me and I want a final closure between the of us.

Mika

Another shift had finished. I'm really exhausted. 10hours duty to be exact. Dami kasi patients now. Buti na lang my work place is just near into my house. Everyday I just walk to go there. One way to exersize and clear my head. One way to relax. Three years that I've been living in chaos and probably until di ko natutuhan kalimutan ung feelings ko kay Kiefer. Ikakasal na sya. Gusto ko man umuwi at bawiin sya pero di pwede. Madami na nagbago. All the changes was because of me. Because I'm coward that's what I get. Miserable and in pain.

“OMG! What are you doing?” I asked Kito and Penny. Almost screaming to them. I just stepped inside our house when I caught them kissing, and making out at the sofa.

“Oh Mika. Si Kito kasi eh.” Penny said while fixing herself. Nagawa nya pang pektusan si Kito sa harap ko. Ako nailing na lang. Ang harot lang kasi talaga ng couple na eto.

“Anung ako Pen? My love your always teasing me.” Kito said and winked to Penny.

“Anung ako? Ikaw maharot jan.” Penny.

“Yung totoo sino nauna magpakita ng dibdib? Cleavage?” I asked. Kilala ko na sila sa kaharutan nila at kapag di ako nagtanong di sila aamin. Ang kukulit lang nila.

“Si Penny. Nagpakita ng cleavage.” Kito said while Penny just made a peace sign to me. I just rolled my eyes and shook my head.

“Kayo talaga. Mga pasaway.” I told them then marched to the kitchen.

“Miks you eat na jan. May sinigang na shrimp. Nagpunta kasi ako sa filipino shop kanina kaya nakabili ako ng ingredients eh.” Penny.

“Kayo kumain na?” I asked them while checking the casserole of sinigang.

“Yup!” They answered in unison.

Kapag ganito ung mga food namimiss ko ang Pinas. Then again I will remember him. Kainis pa ung dalawa kanina. Naabutan ko naglalambingan. Sarap pektusan. Kung alam nyo lang kung gaano kami mas maharot sainyo. Crazy silly me! I smiled with my thoughts.

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Kiefer

Were here now in Madrid. Just landed. My team mates and I are all excited to be here. Mostly of us are first time here and first time to play on FIBA.

After the immigration we proceed to get all our bags and suitcases then a coaster is waiting for us to drop off us into our hotel. May one week pang preparation before our first game. But coach opted us to just have light practice to lessen injuries problem. Ayaw din nya kasi na magpractice pa kami ng practice habang hinihintay ung first game namin. Dapat daw well prepared ung body namin at hindi pagod.

So as soon as we learned that my team mates and I decided to stroll around outside our hotel. Lahat kami first time kaya excited to explore the place.

We were like small children who  escaped from our guardians. Kanya kanya lakad at ikot. Until I reached a small park. Nung napagod ako I decided to sit on one of the benches.

I was savouring the place. The weather is nice. Spring time.

I sat there quietly when a very familiar girl caught my attention. She was sitting on one of the benches opposite mine. Reading a book while munching a cookie chips.

Di ako pwede magkamali si Mika yun. I know it's her. Sya nga ba talaga? My heart beat was in full blast. What I'm going to do now? God! She's still beautiful. More beautiful than the last time I saw her.

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