Behind the Curtains - LenRisa

Cafe

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RISA'S POV

"Wala akong boyfriend, hindi ako nagkaboyfriend at wala akong kabalak-balak magboyfriend." Leni as she answered all the allegations of her having a relationship with different men.

I was in front of my laptop as I watched her interview. She answered all the allegations and fake news being thrown to her at once. Part of me, I was hoping that she would mention our relationship but of course, Leni knew it won't be the best time for it, and I understand.

It's been a week since our anniversary. Leni didn't try to talk to me so far after that night, and I wouldn't blame her for it. I overreacted and I think she just doesn't want us to argue more.

While doing my paperworks, Tricia called me.

"Hi, anak. Kumusta?"

"Okay naman po mama Risa. Ikaw po?"

"Hmmm. Still working at this hour."

"Did you see mama's interview po?"

"Yes, anak. Still on it. Kumusta mama mo? Wag mo nalang sabihing tinanong ko."

"I actually don't know po. Alam mo naman po yun si mama, napakagaling magtago ng emotions nya. But of course, knowing what happened, I know she's not okay and misses you po."

"I miss her too, anak. Was I being too hard on her that night?"

"No, mama Ris. We understand. What you felt was valid. Kahit sino naman po sigurong nasa situation nyo, masasaktan po. I heard that you tried to calm yourself that night, and I actually admire you more for it mama Ris. I know you didn't want to argue about it, pero napakakulit po kasi talaga ni mama noh? I know she accidentally gaslighted your emotions. I hope you can patch things up sooner. We are all here naman po to help and to support always."

"Thank you Tricia, ha. Sige na. Pahinga kana. Salamat sa pagtawag."

"Good night po. Hope to see you soon, mama Ris."

I rested my head in the headboard of my bed. I browsed my phone gallery and looked at my pictures with Leni.

"I miss you, Pangga."

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The next day, even without great motivation, I still went to work. Loren and Grace approached me.

"Uy bakla. Sinisante pala ng ex mo yung lalakeng di marunong mag-ahit." Grace said.

"Wait. Ano? Sinong ex?" I asked.

"Si L."

"Ex? E di naman ako nakipagbreak dun."

"Ay hindi ba? Ay pasensya na. Akala ko wala na kayo e."

"Asa namang makipagbreak yan si Risa. Tangang tanga yan kay Leni noh." Loren said.

"Alam mo ikaw Loren may pagkatanga ka din. Hindi ko na nga kinompleto yung pangalan kanina e. Baka may makarinig pa saatin dito." Grace said.

"Teka saglet nga. Ang gulo nyong dalawa. Ano ba gusto nyong sabihin?" I clarified.

"So yun na nga. Balita ko sinisante ng manok ko yung lalakeng di marunong mag-ahit." Grace explained.

I actually was about to laugh because Grace was really trying her best not to mention Leni's name since we are in the meeting hall.

"Ano ba dapat kong ireact?"

"Then you should know na nagsasabi sa'yo ng totoo yung manok ko." Grace said.

I didn't bother to answer Grace and Loren anymore because I know to myself naman na na nagsasabi nga si Leni ng totoo. And I feel guilty shouting at her that night. But I was hurt. Really really hurt seeing someone else touched what's mine.

"Oy. Tulala kana dyan." Grace got my attention.

"Marami lang iniisip."

"Miss mo na? Bakit di mo tawagan? O kaya puntahan mo. Tutal kasalanan mo din sa part na di ka marunong makinig." then she laughed a bit.

"Pano kung ayaw nya na din pala akong kausapin kaya hanggang ngayon dipa din nagpaparamdam?"

"Pataasan kayo ng pride? May mapapala ba kayo dyan? Di na kayo bata Risa, ha. Hangga't kaya ayusin, ayusin. Wala naman talagang may kasalanan sainyo e. Misunderstanding lang talaga lahat. Nasaktan ka dahil sa nakita mo at nasira ang tiwala mo. Nasaktan din sya kasi pinagtabuyan mo sya kahit sinabi mo noong naniniwala ka sakanya. And I think laying Bolet off from OVP and having that interview last night, ways na yun ni Leni to fix things between the two of you. Dapat may gawin ka din. Kung maghihintayan kayo kung sino uunang lalapit, baka mamaya nyan masanay nalang kayong wala ang isa't isa. Ako, nag-aadvice lang naman, Risa. Nasa sa'yo pa rin naman yan."

I stayed silent after what Grace told me. She has a big point actually. But I don't have enough courage yet to make the first move.

Later that afternoon, I received a message from Tricia.

"Are you free po later? Labas tayo mama Ris."

"Yes, anak. I am always free basta kayong mga junakis ko."

"Yey! Kita nalang po tayo sa cafe malapit po sa condo namin? Gusto ko po kasi yung blueberry cheesecake nila e. Tsaka mas marami po dun choices for pastries."

"Okay. Sure. I'll finish work at 6pm. See you later, anak. Ingat ka ha."

I finished working at exactly 6pm and I immediately got ready to meet Tricia.

Driving going to the cafe, my heart beat too fast. I felt nervous and my hand sweated as well.

I got to the cafe and I immediately saw Tricia. I got near her and she ran towards me and hugged me.

"So happy to see you again mama Ris."

"Masaya din akong makita ka ulit. Sana sinama mo si Jill at ate mo Aika."

"Busy po both e. Tsaka ayaw ko din naman po sila kasama. Gusto ko po peace of mind for today. Hahahaha joke."

"Ikaw talaga. Ano? Order na tayo?"

While waiting for our order, I noticed Tricia kept on checking her phone. Di na ako nagtanong why baka isipin naman nya masyado akong feeling nanay.

When our order came, we talked about random things but I still noticed that she was uneasy. Seemed like something was bothering her.

"Anak are you okay? Kanina kapa parang hindi mapakali. Natatae ka ba?" I joked.

"Ah. Hindi naman po."

I looked around.

"May hinihintay ka ba? Oy ah. Baka mamaya may gusto ka saking ipakilala kaya ayaw mong kasama si Jill at ate mo Aika. Boyfriend mo? Asan? Let me meet him."

"Ay. Hindi po mama Ris. Walang pong ganon."

"E ano? Is there something wrong? Alam mo namang you can tell me anything."

"It's not about me po. Saglit po. I'll just call someone po."

She dialed someone in front of me.

"Lumabas kana kasi dyan. Kanina pa kami dito. Nahiya kapa. Bilis na. Mauubusan na ako ng chika kay mama Risa."

I looked around trying to figure out who she's talking with. And a woman came out from the washroom with a bouquet of flowers. My heart jumped.

"L-Leni.."

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