Remember That Midnight

Chapter 07

When was the last time a certain someone gave you the impression that you were a feather being blown by an unrelenting wind? When was the last time you genuinely felt happy despite the unknowns that tomorrow could hold?

According to a particular study I had read, romantic love can be broken down into three categories: lust, attraction, and attachment. There is no denying that I am attracted.

I know for sure that I like him... But do I love him?

Leondraus Formentero is known for his charismatic aura and well-built physique. An architecture student at the University of the Philippines Diliman, a consistent president's lister, graduated from elementary and high school as valedictorian. The youngest son of Damien and Leandra Formentero. Had received offers from modeling agencies because of his face and towering height.

And to add that he isn't a playboy. I understand why people go crazy for him.

I was in denial about my feelings for him. Siguro dahil hindi ako sanay na magkaroon ng pagtingin sa lalaking nasa labas ng libro. Kaya naman pala hirap na hirap akong aminin iyon sa sarili ko noong una.

And that someone had actually met the standards that I created.

I wore a comfortable halter top and short shorts. My hair was tied in a bun as I organized my things in my apartment. Kahapon ako dumating dito sa apartment kung saan ako mananatili habang school days pa.

My parents were insisting to get me a bigger condo unit. Ayos naman 'yon para mas convenient dahil mas malaki ang space at mas safe pero naisip ko rin na mas makakatipid ako kung dito na lang at mas malapit din sa school.  Gusto ko ng malaking condo, pero gusto ko ring ako ang gagastos. Ireregalo ko na rin 'yon sa sarili ko. My parents can afford it, I can't.

"Hindi kita maintindihan, Roe..." Nadia, on the other line, said dramatically. "Kaya nga nagtatrabaho ang parents mo para may panggastos ka for your needs and wants, tapos mas pinili mo pang mag apartment imbes na condo na lang."

"I told you, wala namang problema sa'kin kug apartment. At mas malapit nga 'to sa school. Alam mo namang wala akong sasakyan. Hassle mag commute lalo na pag malayo."

"Ikaw wala pero si Leo meron..." sa tono ng boses niya, alam kong nang-aasar siya.

I only sighed and didn't say anything.

"Anyway, miss na agad kita, Soraya, bumalik ka na please." she started sulking.

Inilipat ko ang cellphone sa kabilang kamay habang tinutupi ang ilang damit na dala ko. "Stop being a child, Nad. Hindi kita anak, hindi mo ako nanay."

"Seryoso ako, Soraya Eliza!" she took a deep breath. "Marami raw ang gwapo dyan? Hanapan mo'ko ha. 'Pag may gwapong naghingi ng number mo, 'yong akin ang ibigay mo. 'Pag gwapo lang ah."

"You're minor, Nadia. 'Wag ka ngang ganyan. Ako ang Ate kaya makinig ka sa'kin."

I heard her complaining in a low voice. "Of age na ako sa December, for your information. Makapagsalita ka akala mo naman talaga nagpapaka Ate ka sa'kin. Mas childish ka pa nga minsan."

"Makinig ka na lang kasi, Nadia!" I laughed.

"Malaki ang apartment mo?"

"Medyo. Ako lang naman dito. Bakit?"

"'Pag pinayagan ako, pupunta talaga ako riyan. Kahit one week lang, gano'n. I really miss you, Roe. Parang hindi ako sanay na wala akong inaasar dito."

"Isipin mo ang pag aaral mo, Nad, 'wag ako." I scolded her.