Let Go and Let God

Chapter 3

UZIELLE

I let out a sigh when I finish all of the task that Sir Eshton gave me earlier.

"Thank you Lord..." I breathed.

I gather all the things and check it out kung may kulang ba. And I'm glad that it was complete. I was about to rose from my seat when I heard a knock on the door. Tumayo na ako ng tuluyan at tinungo ang pintuan. Binuksan ko ito at bumungad sa harapan ko si Ma'am Mahli- Sir Eshton's wife. Sumilip ako at lumabas.

"Ano po 'yon, Ma'am?" I politely ask while looking at her.

She let out a soft chuckle. "I told you for how many times na Tita nalang ang itawag mo sa'kin." I scratch the back of my head and let out an awkward chuckle.

"Oh I almost forgot. Breakfast is ready , hija." Kumunot ang noo ko sa narinig.

"Po?Bakit ang aga naman yata?" I curiously ask.

She turned to me with a wide smile and held both of my hands. I became awkward because of her sudden gesture. "Ngayon ka na papasok , hija. And 5:30 am na so you better get ready. Sabi ng Tito Eshton mo na by 8 am daw magstart ang klase n'yo kaya bilisan mo na." aniya.

My lips parted in shock and my eyes literally widened.

"Pero po,hindi naman po kailangan na gagawin n'yo ito sa'k-" She immediately stop me by placing her palm in front of me.

"No hija. We insist. Eshton and I are wanted to help you." She smiled and caress my shoulder gently.

Thank you God for giving this two people in my life...

"A-Ah Thank you po." I smiled and walk with her to the dining area.

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From: Nash

Uzi,uuwi na ako ngayon diyan. Diretso lang muna ako sa apartment. Kita nalang tayo mamaya sa coffee shop ni Tito.

I silently read Nash's message and stop walking. I immediately compose a reply saying, 'Okay and take care.' Pagkatapos kong ma-send ay binalik ko ito sa bulsa ko. Gladly, pants ang uniform sa University na papasukan ko. Sa Tuesday daw ito na uniform habang sa MWTF ay 'yong uniform talaga na naayon sa strand na napili namin. It's a midnight blue pants paired with a white polo shirt na may blue linings sa collar. Neat na neat s'ya tignan. I focus my sight on the road and resumed walking. Nash's face suddenly invaded in my mind.

Uuwi na pala siya ngayon. Pero, kumusta na kaya s'ya?I hope he's okay.

Habang papalapit sa gate ng school, may nakita akong pamilyar na pigura ng tao. Napatitig ako sa babaeng nakaupo sa isa sa mga bench doon. She's kinda familiar. Tumalima ako at tumungo papunta sa kinauupuan n'ya. Lalo akong napatitig at napakunot ang noo nang maaninagan ito ng araw. Bahagya s'yang gumalaw kaya nakita ko ang buo n'yang mukha. My eyes widened pero kalaunan ay ngumiti rin. Kaya pala familiar.

"Koeri?" I called her. Dahan dahan siyang lumingon at kumunot ang noo. Later on, her eyes widened. Ngumiti ako at kumaway bago tumabi sa kanya sa bench.

"Z-Zel?What are you doing here?" I heard her ask. Bumaling ako sa kanya at ngumiti.

"Transferee ako dito." Sagot ko at tumingin sa wrist watch. Alas sais kuwarenta y cingko na pala. "Ikaw?Dito ka nag-aaral?Sinong hinintay mo?" balik kong tanong.

Tumitig s'ya sa'kin at may dinukot sa bulsa niya.

My brows furrowed when she handed me a piece of paper. I was about to ask but she suddenly spoke. "Kilala mo 'yan?" She ask.