Noelle Canarette
"Kung alam ko lang na ganito hindi na sana ako sumama," reklamo ko sa sarili.
Katatapos lang namin magluto at mag-serve sa mga nakatira dito. Simula dumating kami kaninang umaga wala na kaming tigil sa kaka-ikot para lang gawin ang mga dapat namin gawin. We didn't waste any time getting ready for their dinner after serving lunch. We didn't get a break or a minute to rest. We forced ourselves to continue, since we knew the locals were counting on us to serve them meals at saka nakabantay yung masungit na Professor namin.
Good thing hindi masyadong malaki ang lugar kaya hindi gano'n karami ang mga nakatira dito. Kung malaki ito tulad ng ibang barangay, hindi ko na lang alam kung matatapos pa kami sa pagluluto.
Feeling exhausted and in need of a moment of respite, I decided na lumayo muna sa kanila. Kailangan ko ipahinga 'tong mga braso ko baka mamaya matanggal na.
Umupo ako sa isang malaking bato sa 'di kalayuan sa crowd habang minamasahe ang balikat ko. As I settled down, I felt a sense of relief. All I wanted was a vacation, pero ano tong ginagawa namin!?
Hindi pa man ako nakakatagal sa pagkakaupo when someone suddenly spoke from behind me.
"What are you doing here?" I rolled my eyes. "You're supposed to clean the mess over there and not be lazy here."
"Miss me?" I replied nonchalantly, choosing to ignore her comment.
"Don't start. Move your ass," iritado niyang sagot.
Hindi ko napigilan at tamad na lumingon sa kanya. "Aminin mo na lang na namimiss mo ako."
Hindi siya nagsalita at tanging titig lang ang ginawa niya sa akin ng ilang sandali bago siya magsalita ng isang bagay na hindi ko inaasahan na sasabihin niya.
"Is this your way of seeking attention from someone?" Her head tilted slightly, her eyes searching mine. "Why don't you just be honest with your feelings, Noelle?"
Caught off guard, I was momentarily speechless. Her piercing gaze seemed to penetrate my thoughts, as if she could see right through me, unraveling the emotions I had been trying to hide.
"You like my attention, don't you? Because you didn't get it at home?" Her words hit me like a sudden gust of wind, leaving me feeling vulnerable and exposed.
"W-what?" I stammered, my nerves starting to get the best of me.
"Now I understand you," she continued, her tone softening. "Don't worry, that's why I'm here. I could be your second mom. After all, you're my student."
For the first time, a genuine smile graced her lips. Hindi ko alam ang ire-react ko, to be honest. The conflicting emotions within me left me speechless, unable to find the right words to express myself. She took a step closer, her hand gently resting on my shoulder.
"You can't count on me." Sabi pa niya habang marahan na tinatapik ang balikat ko.
Napanganga na lang ako, hindi makapaniwalang nakatingin sa kaniya. Mukha ba akong naghahanap ng nanay!?
Unbelievable!
Okay, hindi ko siya gusto pero may ganito ba ang naghahanap ng nanay? Nakikipag-flirt!?
BINABASA MO ANG
But Not Me (GxG)
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