The Unbreakable Thread (GL)

Chapter 6: Team Celebration

Missy's POV

"Congratulations, team! I'm just so happy that all of you made it."

Everyone clapped and shouted as a sign of victory when our Trainer announced the result of our nesting evaluation. Sabay pa kaming dalawa ni Fatima tumalon habang hawak ang kamay ng isa't isa dahil sa sobrang saya.

"Finally!" we both shouted and giggled. Bakas sa mga mukha naming lahat ang saya nang malaman ang resulta. Ten kaming lahat sa team namin at lahat kami ay nakapasa.

We're currently at the training room, the twelve of us including the trainer and coach Harold. Mayamaya lang ay napatigil ako sa pagtalon nang mapansin kong nakangiting nakatingin sa akin si Harold. Kaagad kong inayos ang sarili at hinawi ang buhok sa may tenga.

"Tomorrow, we'll have a celebration and I will share the details later. You don't have scheduled work tomorrow since you will be in transition to production. So, starting the day after tomorrow you will no longer use this training room."

"Trainer, ma-mi-miss po namin itong room na ito." banggit ng isa naming ka-teammate.

"True yan, Trainer. Ma-mi-miss ka rin po namin, pati na rin si Coach Harold."

"It's okay, team. I might be handling another class but you will still see me around. So, see you when I see you on the production floor." He smiled. "Also, Coach Harold here will still be supporting you. Not too sure yet which team but you will always see him walking around the floor. You can still reach him once you need assistance."

"Trainer, saan po tayo magkikita-kita bukas?" excited na tanong ni Sasha, ang pinakabata sa aming lahat. Halos sabay kaming lahat na napalingon sa direksyon ni Trainer na nasa front lang katabi ni Harold, waiting for an answer.

"As I've said, I will send the details later. For now, magpahinga na kayo. Medyo dumudugo na rin ang ilong ko. End of shift na natin at expired na rin ang English ko."

Everyone laughs and agreed on this joke.

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"MISSY!"

I was at the cafeteria when a familiar voice shouted my name. I saw him, smiling while approaching.

Napalingon ako sa paligid. Kaming tatlo lang pala ang nasa loob ngayon, kasama na doon ang cashier na nasa food section.

"Y-yes, coach?"

Napahigpit ang paghawak ko sa cup ng Cappuccino flavored coffee that I just got from the vending machine.

He then combs his hair using his fingers and slightly wet his lips right before he speaks.

"Pwede ba kitang yayain mamaya?"

I was shocked at his direct question but I still tried to manage myself and ask him cluelessly.

"For what, coach? With the team po ba?"

"You know what, hindi na ako magpapaligoy-ligoy pa. I like you."

He smiled at me. No—he smirked at me.

"Can I court you? Do I have a chance?"

Hindi ako makasagot sa biglaang confession niya sa akin.

"I mean—I do have a chance, right? Gwapo naman ako at matalino. Something you can be proud of."

Kahit hindi naman ako umiinom o kumakain pero pakiramdam ko nasamid ako sa sinabi niya.

"I don't know what to say, Coach. I just barely know you."

"Then let me introduce myself to you. Let me show you my intentions."

He held my hand at sa gulat ay nilayo ko kaagad ang sarili sa kanya.