Trapped In Love

Chapter Six

"Arianne, pwede ka na daw mag-out sabi ni Ma'am Karen." sambit ni Trisha na kasamahan ko na nagtratrabaho sa library.

"I'll finish this first, Trish." ngumiti ako at tinuloy na ang pag-aayos sa mga libro.

One week went by so fast. I'm in the University's library organizing books and other stuff for the opening of the school year. It's my part-time job so even if it's Sunday today, we have to make sure that the library would be accessible and organized by tomorrow.

I sighed as I put the last book in the accountancy corner. Binuhat ko ang dalawang lagayan ng mga libro kanina tsaka dinala sa storage room. I scanned the whole area until I made sure that I'm done for the day.

"Ma'am Karen, tapos na ako sa last na set ng books. May kailangan pa po bang gawin?" dumungaw ako sa counter dahil naka-upo siya sa sahig at inaayos ang mga gamit sa cabinet.

"You're still here? Pinasabi ko kay Trisha na pwede ka ng umuwi kanina pa. Noong monday ay 8 am to 9 pm ka nandito para mag-ayos. I don't know what's going on with your life but you need to rest, okay?" she sounded like a concern mom.

"I'm okay, Ma'am. See you tomorrow!" ngumiti ako tsaka lumabas na ng library.

Nag-jeep lang ako tsaka naglakad papasok sa subdivision namin. Nadaan ko ang bahay ni Arthur. I don't think he's home yet. Baka may date or party ang isang 'yon.

I put down my things in my bed and took a shower after. Nag-luto din ako ng dinner tsaka kumain mag-isa.

I was reminded of the party last Sunday. Me and Arthur went home before midnight, he didn't actually asked me what happened because he's drunk at that time. Hindi na niya napansin ang pagiging tahimik ko at wala sa sarili.

Kiel's been calling me for days... Hindi ko naman 'yon sinasagot dahil wala naman dapat kaming pag-uusapan pa. I get it! He has a girlfriend and he's off limits. I'm not gonna try my luck with that. Minsan pa nga ay pumunta pa siya dito sa bahay ngunit hindi ko siya pinagbuksan ng gate. Luckily, Arthur was not here at that time.

Did he really mean what he said about liking me? Did he just say that because he knows I like him? Or because I'm an easy target, huh?

I glanced at my cellphone. He didn't call me today though, Arthur said he went back to Manila for work. Napagod na siguro siya pabalik-balik na punta dito pati narin ang pag-tawag saakin.

After I ate, I went back to my room to organize my bag for tomorrow's first day of school. Inilabas ko ang mga laman ng sling bag ko na lagi kong ginagamit. It was filled with receipts and candies. Pinaghiwalay ko na ang mga kailangang itapon sa mga hindi.

I stared at a piece of paper trying to remember why it's in my bag. It was a form from registration last time. It wasn't mine.

"Vonn Diego Alzona." pagbasa ko sa pangalan. Ah! I remember it now, ito yung pinapaabot saakin noon ng babae sa office doon sa lalaking transferee yata. He's my classmate so it would be easy to find him tomorrow.

Isa pang nagpapagulo ng isip ko ay ang lalaki na nagpahiram ng panyo saakin no'ng Sunday. I searched for him at the bar but I didn't even get a glimpse of him again.

Nang natapos ko na ang pag-aayos ng gamit ko para bukas ay kaagad din akong natulog dahil sa pagod na naramdaman ko ngayong araw.

Maaga akong nagising para mag-almusal. Arthur's gonna be here in a minute. I'm relieved we have the same schedule on MWF. He can give me a ride from home to school. Libre na ang pamasahe ko. Napakalaking tipid dahil pasukan nanaman. Although, I have a part time job, I also want to save money for the future. I have trust fund from my parents but I haven't been able to get a hold of it yet. Isa pa ay ayaw ko rin na galawin ito sa ngayon.