CHAPTER TWELVE
"Seya!"
I gasps the moment I heard that voice. Hindi ako pweding magkamali. Kilalang-kilala ko ang boses na 'yun.
"Goodness, I can't believe I'd saw you here again. Hindi mo naman ako in-inform na sa hospital na ito mo pala binabalak ang cornea transplant mo? E di sana na i-welcome kita."
I just smiled.
"Do you know him, Seya?" I heard my mother spoke.
"Yes mom, he's a friend of mine back in the Philippines." I answered.
"Oh really? Why did he knew that your name's already Seya?" my mom asked again secretly.
"Well, we met each other last week. He also watched the play earlier. He's Theo. Theo Alvarez."
I felt my mom nodded. "Okay, so your name's Theo, right?"
"Yes..."
"Oh boy, just call me Tita Deina. You're my daughter's friend anyways. So, I'll leave Seya to you, alright? I'll go consult Seya's opthalmologist."
The last thing I heard was mom's leaving footsteps. Dad secretly whispered his goodbye to me. He said he'll just check on something. I didn't asked because I know he can take it.
I was left with Theo. I still can't see him though. I'll wait for the successful transplant of my cornea. That way I can finally see the persons I've treasured.
"It's nice to meet you again, S-Seya..."
I sighed. I can clearly tell that Theo's still not fond of calling me Seya. "Uhm, well I'm still not fond of calling you Seya. I still love your... old name."
I felt silent for a few seconds. I know this will happen. I know he'll say this. "Oh no, I'm sorry Seya. I didn't mean to-"
I hurriedly walk towards him and was about to held on his arms but I just stumbled. I thought I was going to fall down but I was wrong. Theo's arms immediately embraced my waist and supported me.
"A-Ayos ka lang ba, S-Seya?" mahina nitong bulong sa tenga ko.
I nodded. 'Saka lang 'ata niya na-realized kung ga'no ka sensuwal ang pwesto namin kaya mabilis niya akong sinuportahan para muling makatayo ng maayos.
I didn't heard his voice after that. Isang kamay lang ang dire-diretsong humawak sa braso ko saka ako hinila sa kung saan.
Takang-taka ako sa mga nangyayari. Mommy just told Theo that he should guide me. But what is this?
"Hoy Theo, napano ka na diyan? Are you sure you're really okay-"
I didn't manage to continue my sentence when I felt Theo's lips on mine. Oh... god! What is happening?
Pakiramdam ko ay huminto ang pag-inog ng mundo ko ng maramdamang nilalaliman ni Theo ang pagkakahalik sa'kin.
Nilulunod ako ng mga halik niya! Alam kong mali pero may isang bagay sa gilid ng utak ko ang bumubulong na gantihan ang mga halik niya.
I slowly put my arms on his nape and pulled him closer to me. Hindi na ako marunong humalik simula nang maghiwalay kami ng lalaking 'yun.
Pero naiinis ako sa sarili ko dahil habang hinahalikan ko si Theo, ang lalaking 'yun naman ang nasa isip ko.
"Hmm..." I lightly moaned when I felt his hands on my waist.
When we pulled out from the kiss, bahagya akong napatungo. This was the first time I've kissed a friend! At ang malala pa du'n, si Theo pa!
