Too much, but not enough.

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Meet

We've been together for almost 3 years now. We graduated together, celebrate each other's victory and been there for each other through ups and downs. Everything went smooth, than I thought it would do.

We traveled to his hometown, met his relatives, siblings and parents. 

I was so nervous that day, siguro ito rin yung naramdaman niya nung pinakilala ko siya sa mga kamag-anak ko?

But he assure me, that I will be loved by his relatives because he love me.

We are able to conquer a lot of problems but still we are here for each other continuing to grow more for our future.

I stared at the scoreboard.

69-95 is the score in favor of their opponent, last two minutes was announced.

I saw his face, smiling in the verge of crying. He sat down at the bench, put his towel on his head and bow. His shoulders are shaking.

His coach called him to say some words to him, a tear fell down on his eyes. I got emotional too. The team did well but their opponent was so prepared for this one. This is their do or die game for the season. His last game for our school was very emotional for him. He gave his all but in the end, they lost the game.

Lumapit ako kung saan siya nakaupo, nakatakip ang kanyang mukha ng towel at gumagalaw ang kanyang mga balikat.

"That's okay love, I know you did you best," That's the only thing I said.

He cried his heart that day, I comfort him and listen to his whims. Because I know, he just need someone to listen... to lean on.

But today was so different from that moment, today was his draft after months of playing in the D-League. 

Being with an athlete is hard... but if you wish to be with him, you can accept it easily. A lots of trainings, work out, meetings and you will encounter a lot of fan girls.

I am not a jealous type partner. Masaya ako sa na a-achieve niya. Habang ako, nag a-apply sa maraming media companies at agencies. I need to achieve something for myself.

"Love, upo na ako sa unahan," he said. 

"Nandoon lang ako sa gilid, Love," Sabi ko bago siya umalis at marahan siyang tumango.

We're here at the event, malalaman niya na kung anong team ang kukuha sa kanya sa professional league. His performance in the D-League was superb, he improves day by day. I saw his progress little by little.

"Alam mo mahal, gustong team ko yung Ginebra, Idol ko kasi yung Mark Caguioa doon!" He happily said while we're on our way to the venue.

"Ay, alam ko paborito din yun ni Papa, love. Dati kasi lagi yun yung pinapanood niya," I followed.

Tumayo na lang ako sa gilid ng event's place nitong mall para malapit ko siyang mapanood. Gusto ko rin kasing kuhanan ang moment na 'to. Memories are meant to be kept forever.

Nakangiti kong kinuha ang cellphone ko ng narinig ko na binanggit ang kanyang pangalan.

"Davies, Craeolle #8 draftee goes to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel," 

Agad na nagtama ang paningin naming dalawa. His dream! His dream team! I clapped my hands and I mouthed that he should go to the stage to meet his new team! Wala siya sa sarili ng umakyat sa stage, halos maiyak siya sa stage kaya naman marahan akong tumawa habang tumutulo na rin ang aking mga luha sa saya.