Kabanata 22
Shine
I reread his letter once again and then read it when I have spare time or during lectures. We didn't see each other that day because he had training.
He told me last week that they are representing our school in Universities Athletic Association (UAA). It's one of the inter-collegiate sports associations in the region of the union of universities in other provinces.
Mas tuktok ang training nila kaya't ilang araw sila maeexcuse sa klase. Napangiti ako dahil sinadya niya pa talagang iwan 'yon sa upuan ko para mabasa ko 'yon. It already made my day. I felt like I was dreaming in a fantasy. But just like everyone says, good things come to an end.
"Ang bilis ng araw, finals na agad next next week." Sabay sabay kaming napabuntong-hininga sa sinabi ni Airiel. Ang tuwa at kilig ko samin ni Rogan ay napalitan ng kaba sa finals.
"Mag hanap na lang tayo ng asawa mayaman!" Giit ni Olivia kaya't nagtawanan kami.
My days were so smooth and I'm really thankful how my friends make it easier. I'm glad that I could admit that they're my friends now. Siguro sa iba ay normal lang 'yon pero hindi saakin. Buong buhay ko, walang tumanggap saakin babae na maging kaibigan nila. Maybe because of my past or there's something in me that is very unlikeable.
"Buti pa si Solenn may sariling tutor." Nguso ni Olivia na ang tinutukoy ay si Rogan. Umiling agad ako at natawa.
Hindi naman nila ako pinipilit na magkwento tungkol samin ni Rogan pero sinabi ko naman sakanila nanliligaw. Nagulat sila dahil hindi naman sumagi sa vocabulary ni Rogan ang manligaw sa babae, kaya niyang kunin ang lahat ng babaeng gugustuhin niya.
And I agree with that. At kung bakit niya ako nililigawan ngayon ay dalawa lang ang dahilan it's either seryoso siya o nachallenge siya. The latter part is kinda scary though.
I saw Rogan's group in the distance and already met his gaze. I gave him a nod and smiled. Minsan lang kami magkasama kumain ng lunch dahil nakasanayan kong kasabay sila Olivia.
"Tara na balik na tayo sa classroom.." Aya ni Airiel ng matapos kaming kumain.
Nang tumayo kami ay nakita ko rin ang pagtayo ni Rogan sa inuupuan at nagpaalam sa mga kaibigan. Sumabay siya saamin pabalik. Kahit na madalas na ganoon ang scenario ay hindi pa rin makatakas sa mata ko ang ngisi ng dalawa at lihim na sikuhan.
Busy ako sa pag-aaral habang siya ay sa training. Minsan ay hindi na niya ako nahahatid dahil gabi na natatapos ang training nila. Naiitindihan ko naman dahil mas kailangan niya tutukan 'yon.
"How's school?" Tanong ni Daddy saakin habang kumakain kami ng hapunan isang gabi.
"Fine I guess, malapit na finals namin..." He nodded.
"Are you sure you'll not take the one subject this coming summer?" Umiling ako at ngumiti.
There are a lot of things that I wanted to discuss with Daddy. After much thought and careful consideration, I've been in contact with Riva for a week about the offer of Beridze. Mommy doesn't know any of this so I requested Riva not tell to anyone that I'm really interested, especially my mother.
"Are you planning to go out of the country on vacation with your Mom?" Aniya habang pasimpleng pinagmamasdan ako.
Madalas kaming pumunta sa mga out of country every summer ni Mommy. Since madami kaming kamag-anak sa ibang bansa ay hindi na mahirap saamin ang tutuluyan at nagkakaroon rin kami ng instant tourist.
"Hindi na po ako siguro makakasama sa trip na 'yon this coming summer." Tumikhim ako at pinaghahandaan ang sasabihin kay Daddy. Plano ko nang sabihin ngayon gabi kaya magandang timing na tinanong niya ang bagay na 'to.
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