How long have you been interested in photography? tanong ko sa kanya.
Since childhood. Photographer si Papa. He practically owns a studio and make a business out of it, reply niya.
Hmmm. Saan 'yan? Malay mo maging loyal customer niyo 'ko.
Well, I could even apply as a model. Haha. Just kidding.
I smirked after sending those messages. I hope she won't see through my true aim.
Alam ko kung saan patungo ang questions mo. You're fishing for my personal info. Sorry ka na lang.
Busted. Nagbabakasali talaga ako na madulas siya at sabihin ang business name nila o ang location nito. Makakatulong sana 'yon para malaman ang identity niya.
Damn. It's really unfair that you know so much about me, I sent.
Marami ka namang alam tungkol sa akin. I'm being truly honest about the things I shared to you. That should count for something, sagot ni Rainbow.
Yeah, right. Pero ayaw mo talagang magpakilala nang personal? We can be friends outside the virtual world.
She read my message, but didn't respond immediately. Pinag-isipan niya siguro ang sinabi ko. Pero makalipas ang ilang minutong wala pa rin siyang sagot, nag-chat ako: Hey, still there?
Seen.
I'm sorry. Hindi na ako mag-de-demand na makipagkita ka sa 'kin.
It took five minutes for her to reply with: Hindi mo kailangang mag-sorry. Ako 'tong nahihiya sa 'yo. Ayoko kasing ma-disappoint ka.
I swear, I won't be, my response to which she gave a heart reaction.
There seemed to be an awkwardness that ensued between us. Kaya ibinalik ko ang usapan sa nauna naming topic: By the way, art-related ba ang course mo?
Hindi, eh.
I was surprised. Based from her works, it's her passion. She's great at taking photos.
Why? I asked.
Kasi hindi lahat ng gusto mo, makukuha mo.
I didn't press more on why she said that. Parang may mabigat na rason kung bakit mas pinili niya ang course na hindi aligned sa talents, skills, and interests niya. I certainly know the feeling.
Right. But hey, we're not going to talk about that. You promised, remember?
I was referring to my cerebral achromatop-shit. Tingin ko doon na papunta ang usapan, eh.
I won't talk about that. But you know what, I'm starting to like my course.
Good for you, komento ko.
Hindi pa rin ba nagbabago ang isip mo?
I doubt if I'd ever change my mind or even a change of heart, I emphasized.
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When Everything Turns to Gray
Teen FictionERITQUE ARCUS SERIES #1 Ash Grayson Samonte suffers from a disorder called cerebral achromatopsia. He became totally color-blind due to a traumatic brain injury. When colors were drained from his sight, he believes it took everything away. How can h...
