Two Hearts, One Rhythm

Chapter 2

I blinked rapidly. I am losing the capability to breathe and to speak. I mean, is this real? Mierda!

What the hell?! Siya lang naman nakakapagpaganito sa akin!

Crim and Bella continued to talk about something in front me, while I continued to stare at my phone. My mind is coming up with so many equations thinking on how to prove that this message was real and not some type of unexplained theorem!

"Guys, oh my gosh!" I shrieked that gathered both of their attention.

"Gago, anyare?!"

"What happened?!"

"You won't believe what message I just received!" I beamed. I look like a high schooler getting a text from her crush, but the hell I care!

"Tangina, paano nga kami maniniwala kung hindi mo sinasabi?!" Crim frowned.

I looked at both of them and saw the anticipation on their faces. Kung sila mukhang excited, halos lupaypay na ako sa floor!

"I still can't believe it..." I stared on my phone again, in disbelief.

"Misha, parang gago. Ano nga?"

I looked at them and tried to stifle my smile but failed miserably.

"Aiden texted me."

"Si Sarmiento?" Crim asked.

"Yes! Sino pa bang Aiden?" I frowned at her.

"Malay ko ba! So, ano sabi niya?"

I looked down on my phone again and I shut my eyes so tight because of the feels I am getting.

"Gago, magsalita ka! Para kang kamatis na hinagisan ng dinamita!" Crim laughed and that made Bella giggle.

I groaned and opened my eyes to glare at them. "Such mga panira. Aren't you happy for me?"

Crim gave me a mocking smile. "Parang kanina lang, si Levi ang topic tapos ngayon si Aiden. Sino ba talaga sa kanila, Misha?"

"Getting stuck between two boys, that's frustrating." Bella seconded. Nahahawa na talaga 'to sa aming dalawa!

"Such fake friends, I thought you'd support me?" I pouted.

"Support naman talaga kami sa kalandian mo. I mean, support tayo sa kalandian ng isa't isa." Crim pointed out.

Then, Bella leaned on the table to try to look at my phone and read the message I received. I put my phone away from her and she pouted.

"So, what's the message?" Bella asked.

I looked at my phone again.

Mr. Right <3:

Can I court you now?

"Mr. Right, amputa! Siya na ba icing the ibabaw ng cupcake mo?" Crim bursted into laughter. I didn't know that they were already reading the text I received because I was so preoccupied by rereading the message over and over again!

I glared at them. "You can't blame me! I have had a crush on him since college!"

"Oh, bakit may Levi ka?" Crim challenged me.

"I want to keep my promise!"

"But that promise is not definite! Hinahayaan ka pa nila tita na pumili, duh."

"But, I love abuela so much that I'm willing to do anything for her." I spoke in a low voice.

"Even if it means sacrificing your happiness?"

"Yes."

Crim smirked and sipped on her drink then gave me a mocking smile. "Talaga lang, ah?"

"Are you insinuating that I'm weak?"

"Halata namang marupok kang gaga ka."

"No, I'm not!"

"Your screams earlier say otherwise."

Pabalik balik ang tingin sa amin ni Bella then she read the message again and I let her. I typed a reply for him.

Me:

Are you quick to start courting me right away?

He replied immediately as if waiting for my response. Oh gosh!

Mr. Right <3:

Never going to waste our time anymore. I need you.

"Hala, shit! Speed ni boy, ah!" Crim laughed.

"Nakakakilig naman!" Bella giggled and bit her finger to stop her from shouting.

I didn't mind the both of them and focused only on the response I received that rendered me speechless once again! My heart feels like bursting at its seams, trying to run away from its owner.

Well, too bad! The owner is not me but him!

He never fails to make me feel all sorts of emotions. Ilang taon na rin naman kami hindi nagkita dahil busy siya sa work, whereas I was busy with my studies yet he still makes me feel like this! Walang kupas, as they say!

Mr. Right <3:

Sorry for being aggressive. I just want my feelings known. Congratulations on your graduation, by the way.

Me:

It's okay :) Thank you for making your feelings known! I appreciate it so much <3

Mr. Right <3:

Please tell me when's your free day so I can see you.

Me:

I'm kinda free today?

"Aba, ang puta! Ipagpapalit tayo sa tite!"

I broke out of my dreamy trance because of Crim. I looked at them, still smiling, and I saw they're frowning at me!

"I thought it's our day today?" Bella pouted.

"Lagot ka. Nagtatampo na si baby." Crim frowned.

I rolled my eyes and giggled afterwards. "I'm sorry, I just can't help it!"

"Alam mo ikaw yung tipong kaibigan na nakakalimot 'pag nagkaroon na ng love life!" Pagtatampo ni Crim.

I rolled my eyes. "Fine, I'll take it back."

"Wow! Parang napilitan pa siya!"

"No! I'll take it back na nga eh!"

"Edi go!"

Busangot ako ng mag text ulit si Aiden.

Mr. Right <3:

Really? Please don't leave your friends for me.

Crim bursted into laughter when she saw the message. "Buti nga sayo!"

I rolled my eyes and typed my reply.

Me:

Sorry :( Kinda not free today. You are the one who is busy at work, so I will cooperate within your schedule.

Mr. Right <3:

Never too busy for you, Mish.

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