Walang Forever: Ang Diary ng Bitter

Chapter Ten: All of Me

-Angie's POV-

Matapos ang masasakit at may "hugot" na mga panahon, sa wakas nagkaroon narin ng ibang kulay ang buhay ko. The bitterness inside me was totally cured by Andrie's love and care. The affection that he gave and showed let me feel that I am special to him. Hindi niya pinapalampas ang bawat araw na hindi niya naipapadama ang pag-ibig na yun. He began to prove what he promised to me that he'll protect me no matter what. At nararamdaman ko naman yun.

If you're asking me about the publicity of the relationship that I had with Andrei. Well, we agreed that we must keep it in secrecy. Even my best friends didn't know about it. Mahirap na. Siguro, nahahalata naman nila but I kept on denying about it. I can't imagine what would happen if the school's administration would find out that I have a mutual relationship with an exchange student. Baka ma-expel pa ako.

Of course, I was so thankful that Dad extended his time with me. In fact, he cancelled all the meetings he had just to watch my volleyball game. He showed that he started to support me in school. Bumabawi nga naman si dad sa lahat ng oras na hindi kami nagkasama.

Well, Dad knew about Drei and I.

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Natapos din ang intramural. Unfortunately, our team didn't win as the overall champion. Well, that's totally fine for me. What I felt is more than what a champion could receive. Wala na sigurong mas kukumpleto pa sa buhay ko ngayon.

As a tradition in our school, we do have a seniors' ball the night after the championship. It's somehow a formal party that all senior students will wear their best attire for that night. Black and white masquerade pala ang theme this year.

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I was waiting for Drei inside the hall where the senior's ball was held. Hindi ko na daw siya dadaanan sa boys' dorm. Syempre, para makaiwas nga naman sa possible issue.

To ease my worries of waiting, I decided to check if everything was settled. Suddenly, my best friends came to assist me.

"Wow best Angie, ikaw ba 'yan?", exclaimed by Shandy with her eyes filled with amazement of my looks that night.

"Best, ang ganda mo. You looked so perfect. Ikaw na!", added Pauline with her smile.

"Hay naku! Huwag niyo na akong bolahin", I smiled to them. "Just help me to fix everything before the program commences."

"Heto naman, just relax. Masisira ang poise mo best. Sayang ang gown...", Shandy teased.

"...at ang make-up", added Pauline.

I sarcastically smiled at them. "Best, hindi na kayo nakakatuwa. Alam niyo namang marami akong iniisip about this program. Ayaw ko yung masira ang event na 'to."

"Best, everything will be fine. Don't worry...dadami ang wrinkles."