Probinsyana series #02:Chasing my Probinsyana

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"I think you two should talk..."

I heard my brother's voice whisper in my right ear. He's facing in front of the stage where my back is facing.

Agad akong natauhan matapos marinig ang sinabi niyang iyon.

I instantly act normal as if there's nothing wrong. I'd intentionally withdraw my gaze from him as if his presence didn't affect me at all. But lies!

Halos kapusin na ako ng hininga dito!

"Nah, there's nothing to talk about naman na Kuya." I answered in monotone.

Hindi ko na ulit ito nilingon pa dahil ayokong mabasa pa rin niya sa mga mata ko ang emosyon na matagal ko ng gustong kalimutan pero hindi ko pa rin magawa.

"Aum... a-anyway, let's go na sa harapan, Kuya. Ipapakilala kita sa lahat." Dagdag ko pa bago isinabit ang kamay sa kaliwang braso nito.

"How about Daeshim?" He asked and even look at him.

"I don't know why he's here, Kuya. But whatever it is, all I know is that it has nothing to do with us." I sounded casual.

Like before, he's still wearing this blank face which I couldn't read.

"We're not yet done, Kazmira."

For instance, I turned to look at him again in surprise. I wasn't expecting that he will talk.

"Excuse me?!" my brows arch.

He looked at me straight.

"You still need me, Kazmira."

"Woah..." I heard my brother tease.

"Hah, I can't believe you." I scoffed.

He just tilt his head sideways and never replied.

"Auh... pasensya na sa abala, Mira. Pero kasi, kailangan ka na sa harapan."

Pareho kaming napalingon sa biglaang pagsulpot ng presensya ni Christ.

"Ganon ba, Christ? Sure, ready na rin akong ipakilala sa lahat ang sponsor natin ngayon gabi." Lingon ko pa kay Kuya na ngayon ay nililibot na ang paningin sa buong lugar.

Alam ko kung sino ang hinahanap niya!

Hour passed by, the program comes to its last part. I couldn't just stay in one place because my presence is a must in every part of the event. I also keep myself busy so I could divert my attention to something, or should I say someone— that person who is standing near me.

Hindi naman sa palagi ko siyang sinusulyapan pero kasi kanina ko pa siya nahuhuling nakatingin lang sa akin. Kapag naman tinititigan ko siya ay agad niyang binabawi ito.

I'm not assuming things here. I'm just telling what I saw. Gosh!

"Mira, it's your final word. Don't forget to thank our sponsors and reveal our next event for the youth."

I heard Tita Fatima's voice who had just come in front of the stage. I instantly fix myself again before I nodded.

"Noted, Tita."

Nakita ko pang may ibinulong si Jessica sa taong hindi ko na inaasahan na dadalo ngayon dito pero hindi ko nalang pinansin.

I have nothing to do with him.

I tried my best to maintain my smile in front of everybody while I'm speaking my gratitude and bid our goodbye to the kids and their parents.

"Lastly, I just want to thank our sponsors for giving their time, extending their efforts, and sharing their blessings towards us." I smiled before I look down at the paper that I'm holding.