The Scent of an Orris

Chapter 23

"Ang sexy mo Louize Babe!" Sabi ni ate Ley na sobra kung makangiti sa akin.

We are wearing a rash guard and a short swimming trunk, ginamit namin for event

Tapos na ang architectural sustainability symposium, at ngayon ay nag-eenjoy ang lahat ng estudyante sa dagat. Ang astig lang dahil makikita mo ang kaagad ang mga sea creatures kapag sumisid ka

"Turuan mona ako dali" sabi niya sa akin

"Tanda-tanda mona hindi kapa marunong lumnagoy, kadiri ka, governor kapa man din namin" Sabat ni kuya Miggy sa amin

"Anong kinalaman ng pagiging governor ko sa paglangoy ko? Gusto mo bang ipakain kita sa shokoy?" Paghihignti naman ni ate Ley

"Edi kainin mona ako" sabi naman ni Kuya Miggy, ilang seconds yata bago ko nagets ang sinabi niya

"Miggy!! I'm not a shokoy!" Sigaw ni ate Ley sa akin, she retaliated by splashing water in his direction, initiating a playful water fight. I, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire, tactfully moved a safe distance away, ensuring I wouldn't be drenched in their playful antics.

Inikot ko ang mata ko sa paligid ko, walang Rayi Amor ang nandito. Last na nakita ko siya kaninang before lunch kung kailan natapos ang event, after that ay hindi kona siya nakita. Hindi ko nga alam kung saan ba siya naglunch or naglunch ba siya.

I can say, she's absolutely sexy in her rushguard. It clung to her every curve, accentuating her graceful figure and leaving me in awe of her beauty. Required kasi magsuot lahat ng participant ng rashguard dahil nagkaroon ng activity kanina kaya naman pati mga guest and professor ay nakarashguard.

"Omg! Is that Haru Vin Shigeno?" Dinig kong sigaw ng isang babae sa ibang university , napatingin naman ako sa direksyon kung saan sila nakatingin

In the busy crowd, I saw Haru Vin Shigeno, someone that people looked up to and were interested in. People were amazed and talked about him. I understood why because Haru Vin was really talented and had done impressive things.

But what surprised me even more was that he was with our professor, Ma'am Rayi. It was strange to see them together in these kind of place. Pero sabagay, hindi maiiwasan sa mag-asawa ang ganitong bagay.

I noticed the stark contrast in their attire. Haru Vin, was dressed in a casual outfit, effortlessly exuding a cool and relaxed vibe. On the other hand, Ma'am Rayi still wore her trusty rash guard

"You pissed off?" As I shifted my gaze towards Ma'am Rayi, my eyes were suddenly drawn to the unexpected interruption of a man's voice

"Sorry about last night" sabi ko kay Omir

"It's okay" sabi niya, this time tumingin siya kung saan sina Ma'am Rayi. Umupo naman siya sa dalampasigan. Seating himself on the soft, warm sand of the beach, Omir directed his attention towards the vast expanse of the ocean "Gusto mo?"

"No, she's my professor" sabi ko at napatingin naman ako sa kanya. Umupo rin ako at tiningnan siya "Why are you laughing?" Tanong dahil natatawa siya

"I am asking you if you want to swim" napaiwas naman ako ng tingin sa kanya, bakit ba naisip ko kaagad si Ma'am Rayi ang tinutukoy niya? My words betraying the immediate assumption that he was referring to Ma'am Rayi.  Gosh Louize! You're doomed!

"It's okay, I know that feeling" yung tingin ko sa dagat ay binalik ko sa kanya. There was a sense of understanding in his eyes, as if he had experienced a similar situation.

"What do you mean?"

"I also have feelings for a professor" he said with a smile, his eyes shining with a mix of happiness and nostalgia. It was clear that he had a story to tell. I leaned in, eager to hear more.