The Scent of an Orris

Chapter 10

"What a beautiful performance! We have just witnessed a stunning performance from pair number 18. Let's give them a round of applause!" Napamulat ako at sabay kaming lumayo sa isa't-isa nang magsalita ang host, nawala ako sa katinuan ko kanina at hindi ko maintindihan ang sarili ko ngayon

Hindi ko lubos maisip na muntik ko na palang halikan ang aking propesor at hindi tama ang naisip at naramdaman ko. Naoverwhelm at nacarried away lang siguro ako kaya ganon.

Muntik konang magawa ang isang bagay na hindi ko inakalang gagawin ko kahit kailan. I am straight. I cannot deny that I am experiencing some admiration towards my professor, but I want to clarify that I identify as straight. Iyong muntik konang gawin is just a feeling that i was amazed to her dance, that's it.

"Wow what you did amaze me, i am so inlove with your moves. What's your name pretty lady?" Tanong nung isang lalake mukhang giraffe nang pumunta kami sa backstage

"I'm married" sabi lang niya at naglakad papunta doon sa room kung saan kami nagpractice

Oh married.

Married.

Ano naman kung may asawa siya? Wala akong pake

"Ma'am gusto niyo pong malamig na tubig?" Tanong ko sa kanya, pilit kong dinadala sa normal state ang isip ko at ayaw kong ipahalata na sobrang naapektuhan ako sa performance namin

She is a perfectionist, someone who holds herself and others to high standards. When she finds out that her dancing partner is unprofessional she may feel a variety of dissatisfactions and disappointments. As someone who strives for excellence she had expected her me to show the same level of professionalism.

"Change your clothes" binigyan naman niya ako ng tshirt, hindi ko alam na nagdadala pala siya ng extra

"Kayo Ma'am? Baka gusto niyo rin magpalit"

"I still have one here" pinakita naman niya yung isa pang tshirt na kinuha niya sa bag niya

"Ma'am ang galing niyo sumayaw" hindi kona maiwasan ang sarili kong magbigay ng compliment. Sobrang galing niya kasi and sobrang ganda.

"I know" sabi lang niya at ininom ang bottled water na nasa mini table.

 I watched her delicate fingers wrap around her bottle as she drank from it. I was mesmerized by how gracefully she moved, and I found myself instinctively swallowing when I saw her lips. They possessed an irresistible charm that had completely captivated me earlier. Naalala ko na naman  bigla na muntikan konang magawa ang isang bagay na hindi dapat gawin.

Sa aming dalawa ako lang ang naapektuhan at hindi mo makikitang naiilang siya okaya naman ay kinakabahan. Nakapaprofessional naman niya masyado habang ako tinawag kona lahat ng anghel para tulungan akong kumalma pero hindi yata ako pinakikinggan dahil hanggang ngayon ay sobrang bilis pa rin ng tibok ng puso ko

"Ma'am yung nakita po namin sa mall na bata yung tinawag kang mommy, anak mo ba 'yon?" Gusto kong itanong kanina yan noong sinabi niyang kasal na siya. Hindi pa rin kasi ako makapaniwala na may anak siya.

Tinatanong ko lang iyon dahil professor ko siya and i think wala namang masama doon

"I don't entertain personal questions" After hearing her, I couldn't help but looked down. I'm just a student of hers, so I understand if she chooses to ignore my question. "It was quite unexpected to see your moves earlier. I must say that you did a good job like a professional dancer." napangiti naman ako sa sinabi niya

It brings me so much joy when she gives me a compliment. Whenever I receive a compliment from her, it is even more meaningful since I know that she is a perfectionist and doesn't give out compliments lightly.