Love, Zachary [ COMPLETED]

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After a week of staying here in the Philippines, I can say that I have completely adjusted to their lifestyle here. Special thanks to Jas and our friends, super welcoming nila at friendly. Hindi na nga ako nahihiya sakanila.

Something is still bothering me pa rin. Palagi kong dala dala yung white coat ni Zachary sa bag ko, just in case na magkasalubong kami. Dito rin naman siya nag-aaral sa Quin University pero hindi ko talaga siya makita. Minsan nga, niyaya ko sina Aly na magikot sa med building pero wala talaga siya.

Andito kami ngayon sa library at kasalukuyang nag-gugroup study. Madami kasi kaming vacant at wala kaming masyadong ginagawa. Kaya nagdecide nalang kami na mag advance study for the quiz tomorrow.

"Hoy Beatrice bakit tulala ka nanaman?" -Polo

"Oo nga Beatrice, iniisip mo nanaman siguro yung nakilala mo sa Jollibee?" -Adi

"Ako nalang kasi baby Beatrice." -Aly

I rolled my eyes pero natawa ako ako pagkatapos. Alam nilang ayoko na tinatawag ako sa second name ko na 'Beatrice'. Pero gusto pa rin nila akong asarin.

"I just want to return his white coat, nothing more." Sagot ko sakanila.

"Sure ka white coat lang?" -Chris

"Hindi ako naniniwala sayo Summer Beatrice M. Zona"- Adi

"Okay stop calling me by my second name. I mean it." Natatawa kong sabi sakanila.

"Sige Beatrice, sabi mo e."- Polo

Oo nga pala, absent ngayon si Jas. I've been texting him since this morning pero hindi siya nasagot. I'm really worried. Although first time niyang umabsent.

Biglang na-ring yung phone ko. It's a call from dad. I have no idea what he wants now.

"I'll be back." Paalam ko sakanila. Tumayo na ako at pumunta sa gilid sa may book shelves. Sinagot ko naman yung tawag ni dad.

[Beatrice how are you? I'm worried about you. You haven't replied to any of my messages.]

"I'm fine, dad."

[How's your mom?]

"How's your mistress?"

[Come on Beatrice don't be like this. You know that I never wanted any of this to happen.]

"Look dad, I'm busy. I have classes today."

[Okay but my business partner is still offering me the contract. Think about it Beatrice, if you marry his oldest son, you have 50% share of their company. You can go back to enjoy living in luxury again.]

[*Sigh* Fine. If you marry his son, I will never bother you or your mother ever again. You have my word, Beatrice. You'll never hear from me again.]

"Sorry but I'm not interested dad."

I ended the call. Dad is really unbelievable. Papayag siyang pwersahin akong pakasalan yung tao na hindi ko naman kilala o nakikita pa.

"Balita ko sobrang busy raw sa hospital e. Halos doon na nga raw natutulog mga med student."

Napakunot yung noo ko nang marinig yung usapan ng mga babae sa kabilang shelf. Kahit mahina lang ang mga boses nila, naririg ko sila ng klaro. Mas lalo akong dumikit sa shelf para marinig sila.

"Jusme Dai nakita ko kanina si Zach sa lobby ng hospital!"

"Talaga!?"