Nelly.
After what happened yesterday in the booth, I decided not to go today instead I spent my whole free time in the Student Center. And for me not to be called irresponsible I sent a note to Oscar that I will volunteer my whole day tomorrow on behalf of today. I feel that I needed this, with the impression I had yesterday. I need to give myself time and digest everything.
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My day in the Student Center went well. By lunch, I went out with Sandra and we used the time to catch up. We talked like we haven't seen each other for a long time. And by 4 p.m., I started my way to the bus station.
I was standing in front of the pedestrian lane waiting for the lights to turn green, and I saw a familiar figure on the other side. But before I was able to recognize it the lights changed. I started crossing the street, and as I get closer my heart was pounding especially when I saw his face clearly, it was Val. I felt nervous, what does he want this time? Is he going to scold me again? For not turning up in the booth today? I tried to hide all my emotions on my face. So when I reached where he stood, I was ready for whatever awaited me.
"Hi, want some ice cream?" He asked me instead. Only at that moment, I noticed that he has ice cream in his hand. I was not expecting it. I was confused, what is he trying to do?
But whatever it is, I will not be swayed easily.
"No, thank you," I answered and continue walking.
I arrived at our house still wondering what is happening to Val. He is full of surprises; one day he seems very nervous, and then confident. The next day he is arrogant then now nice. Is he playing tricks on me? I feel baffled.
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The next morning, it's Saturday. I was in our booth since 8 a.m. In the beginning, I was reluctant to think that at any time Val may arrive and how can we work together after our recent encounter. But lunchtime came, no shadow of him until afternoon. I was a little relieved but at the same time, I started to think about what happened to him.
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Sunday came, and I didn't see Val in the meeting. He is the kind of person that would not miss a meeting for anything. He is a serious person, especially the things in the Lord, that's what I perceive of him. I even heard from one of the older brothers in our congregation that Val asked them questions that were not for beginners, meaning he is diligent in the Lord.
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Monday came, and I have not seen Val around. Even in our booth. I started to get more aware of his existence since our last two encounters and of what's happening now. Before I didn't even notice his presence around.
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It's Thursday already, the last day of our booth activities. In the whole duration of the activity, I never saw him around again since Saturday. Well, maybe because at 1:30 p.m I will
leave for Student Center, or maybe he was just avoiding me. Admittedly, there are times that I feel worried for him but I brushed it off. I should not be affected by any of this.
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Thursday afternoon.
We had a small program, this is to officially end our activities. Everything finished spectacularly, we were able to accumulate enough money and goods for our community service. It's a success for everyone.
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After the Program....
I was in our booth together with my fellow volunteers packing the remaining books. We are all occupied cleaning up the place. Then, suddenly I heard the voice of one of my companions saying;
"Hey! Man, how are you?"
I looked around quickly and there I saw him staring at me. I can hear my heartbeat when he offered me his sheepish smile.
He looks different this time. Where has he been?
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A Match for Me
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