Wounded Hearts

Chapter 8

What just happened yesterday still left me in shock. All I knew is that Kristen is a smart and responsible student. Some our classmates see her as someone who is grade conscious and even competetive.

Still, we can't really invalidate someone's attitude towards their academic performance because we never know their reasons. I believe it is not just about her versus her family's expectations. It is her versus herself. As someone who is doing her best to prove something to other people, she's kind of losing her own identity.

I hope time comes where she come to realize that being an achiever is what makes her happy and not just a mask.

It's the 4th day of our intrams. Hindi naman required pumunta sa school nang maaga dahil tapos na rin naman kami sa event ng org.

I chose to wear white skinny jeans and a black sando top. Pinatungan ko na rin ito ng beige cardigan. Plano lang naman namin maglibot ni Kianna sa mga booths. Mabuti na ring maglibang muna bago ang midterm examination namin.

We chose to meet at the nearest McDonald's sa school. Doon ko na lang rin ikukwento sa kanya ang mga nangyari noong nakaraan. I'm sure she won't spare me from her malicious antics, I'm ready for it.

"Seriously?" gulat niyang tanong nang maikwento ko ang tagpong nadatnan ko noon.

"Is he just playing around? Two timing?" Aniya. Napalakas rin ang boses niya kaya naman hindi maiwasang may mga lumilingon banda sa kinauupuan namin.

"Lower your voice" saway ko.

"Well, I don't really know since I didn't ask." Napairap naman siya sa sinabi ko.

"Hoy Arabella, akala ko ba ako lang malandi sa'tin. Eh ano yung biglang pag-hug? Ano yun hug as a friend ganun?" makahulugan niyang sabi.

Oh shoot. I know, that gesture can really evoke malicious judgment and misunderstanding. God knows my intention is pure pero nasa Pilipinas nga pala ako.

Well, what I've done is already done.

"I just really felt that he needs it. He seems troubled."

Ipinagkibit-balikat niya lamang iyon.

"Alam mo friend, duda ako diyan sa friends friends na 'yan ah. Matagal na yang may gusto sa'yo eh, hindi ganun kabilis mawala yun. Lalo pa ngayon, "friends" na kayo. Baka mas lalong ma-fall" aniya.

Hindi ko rin naman inaalis yang posibilidad na yan. But I believe he's sincere with his intentions. I just have to believe.

"Alam mo Ara, nakakatakot kang ligawan HAHAHAHHAHA. You turned your suitor into a friend, kawawa naman. Pero sige, friend mo naman siya eh baka pwedeng friends na rin kami" natatawa niyang sabi atsaka kumindat sakin.

Natawa na lang rin ako.

"Hindi kaya iyang si Miko ang secret admirer ni Sofia? Nako ha, magiingat ka" aniya. Kung ano ano talagang naiisip nito.

"How's your dad?" tanong ko.

"Well, he's getting better. Ganun talaga yata, ang masamang damo matagal mamatay" she said jokingly.

"How's your heart?" I asked seriously. But knowing her, she'll answer it in a jokingly manner.

"Eto, puso pa rin. Kung ang tinutukoy mo eh yung para sa daddy, well I can say it's in the process of healing. Akala ko nga mamamatay na si Dad base sa findings ng Doctor. But I guess, it's heaven's way of giving him chances to finish what's need to be done. Maybe mom wants him to catch up with me. I can feel he's bumabawi, hindi rin naman ako pusong bato para magmatigas pa. Life is too short" she also said seriously.