"Maraming salamat sainyong lahat. Ipanalo na natin ito."
At the Zamboanga Grand Rally, once Leni has finished her address, the presenter introduces Yeng, Moira, and Erik to sing for the crowd.
Leni began taking pictures with the supporters as they sang Hawak Kamay. Risa, on the other hand, wished to accompany Leni but was denied entry by the host.
Hawak-kamay di kita iiwan sa paglakbay
Dito sa mundong walang katiyakan
Hawak-kamay di kita bibitawan sa paglalakbay
Sa mundo ng kawalan
After the song, finally having access to the centre of the stage, Risa tried to approach Leni, but it's as if Leni was trying to stay away from her. She tried to come up with answers, but she came up empty-handed. It was the third time she approached Leni, attempting to get her attention, but she was met with silence.
"Anong bang problema?" She asked herself. Wala naman syang natatandaang pinagawayan nila. Though it bothers her alot, Risa continued entertaining the supporters by taking pictures with them until the rally was done.
Backstage, she saw Leni talking with her staff. She was hesitant to approach her, scared that she might get ignored again. As she walks toward their direction, Leni signals her staff to leave her and Risa alone.
When the staff was gone, Risa quickly grabbed Leni's hand.
"Ano bang problema, Ga?" Risa said, tears are about to flow from her eyes.
"Walang problema. Pagod lang ako, Sa" Leni replied, avoiding having eye contact with Risa.
"Anong pagod? Pagod saan? Sa rallies?"
"Pagod na ako saatin, Sa. Sobra" At this point, Risa's tears droll over her cheeks. It hurts her so much. She took a step backward.
"Pagod na pagod na akong itago ang meron tayo. Pagod na pagod na ako sa set up na ganito. Pagod na pagod na ako sayo, Sa"
"Bakit parang ako lang ang may kasalanan, Ga? Diba desisyon nating pareho ang itago ito? Para rin naman saatin diba? Napagusapan naman na natin to diba" Risa was waiting for Leni's answer but she remained silent.
"Pagod ba, Leni? O may bago na? Sino?"
"Ako pa ngayon ang may bago? Diba ikaw itong enjoy na enjoy sa Iloilo? Diba ikaw itong ilang araw walang text kasi busy with him"
Risa gasped by what she heard. She didn't know Leni would take this against her
"Wow. just wow. You knew him ever since. He's just my friend. A very close friend. Anong pinuputok ng butchi mo?" Risa, still with her calm voice, said.
"Leni, we've been together for three years and sa tingin mo, i would do that to you? Ganon na ba ang tingin mo saakin? Hindi ako nagttext sayo because you told me to. Tapos ngayon, parang kasalanan ko pa? Grabe naman, Ga" She wiped her tears and tried to avoid crying again.
Leni on the other hand realises her mistakes. She's jealous. She really is, especially now that Risa has her own campaign schedules. Hindi nya naman intensyong saktan si Risa but it she can't control herself. It is true na sinabi niya not to text her para na rin hindi sila ma out of focus Pero she can't control her jealousy. Siguro dahil na rin sa naghalo halong pagod at lungkot.
"Sa, sorry" Leni calmly said, trying to touch Risa's hands but she was unfortunate. Risa avoided her touch and took a step backward.
"Sa. Hindi ako mapapagod mahalin ka. Ikaw at ang mga bata na lang ang meron ako. I was just really jealous of him. Mas may time ka na sakaniya kesa sakin" This time, Leni touched Risa's hands and tightly hugged her.
"Sa, sorry na. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko sasabihin sayo so i decided to ignore you na lang. Akala ko you would not notice kasi busy ka din while taking pictures. Sorry na, sa. I love you."
Risa smiled but didn't answer. Leni breaks away from the hug and holds Risa's hands.
"Sa, di mo na ba ako love?"
Leni knew Risa's weaknesses and that made Risa smile from ear to ear.
"Hay naku, Ga. Ilang beses mo na ba pinagseselosan si BM?" Risa cupped Leni's face and kissed her on the forehead.
"Ikaw lang ang mahal ko, Maria Leonor. Ikaw lang"
That moment, Yeng sang her song, Ikaw on the stage.
They looked at each other's eyes, hands intertwined.
"Ikaw lang, Ga."
"Ikaw lang, Sa"
They both tell each other before sealing it with a passionate kiss.
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Hi Guys. Hindi ito ang plano kong ipublish pero kasi sobrang sakit na mga bading. Gusto ko lang malinawan utak ko so yeah, i decided to make this. Sana maenjoy niyo. HUHUHUHUH bawi tayo sa sunday. Baka may ganap. Ems. HAHAHAHA mahal ko kayo! Kapit langs!
