Sweet Romantic (Loose Trilogy #2)

Chapter 19: Risk

"Umibig, umibig, at umibig pa rin, ika nga ni Marcel. Even we're at risk... we should still spread love. Sound so sweet and romantic, 'no? But that's the reality. Dahil sa pag-ibig nabubuo ang pagpapakatao ng tao na nagiging sanhi ng pakikipagkapwa-tao."

I smiled a bit on what Sir Ronaldo has said. It was our Philisophy subject. In full honesty, this is one of my favorite subject. I proudly say that, our section is lucky to be taught by Sir Ronaldo. Tatlong section lang kasi ang nararapat niyang turuan, sa kadahilanang he's a permanent teacher for us.

His profile is really admirable, and the way he teach? Literal na may mapupulot kang aral. Kaya lalo tuloy akong nagsusumikap na maging kagaya niya. He's a former teacher from DLSU, and now just making this job as an hobby.

"Before we end, I will give you this line... that I hope would stay in your heart, not be forever but in the times that you feel so lost and neglected." He smiled warmly.

"Love is all about risk... for us to able to find peace, we should learn to love ourselves. I know, lahat kayo grade conscious... yung tipong mas pinapahalagahan niyo ang grades niyo kaysa sarili niyo... then where's the love?"

"Yes, you do risk... but you did risk the love for yourself. Sana 'di tayo papasilaw sa kung anong ilalatag sa atin ng mundo--lalo na kung hindi ito nakabubuti sa iyo."

Kumurap ako ng ilang beses. Natapos ang dalawang oras na klase namin kay Sir Ronaldo na may ngiti sa mukha ang mga kaklase ko. Paano, we got received a simple token from the teacher. He gave us chocolates from South Korea, since nandoon siya noong nakaraang linggo dahilan upang 'di siya makaatin sa amin.

I took my phone to take a snap with the chocolate. Just to add for my memories... pagkatapos kinain ko na rin ito at tinignan ang mga new messages sa messenger ko.

Jia Alcantara:
Kita us, Presi! Miss u <3

Napangiti naman ako sa message niya. Hindi na ako nagpaalam pa sa mga kaibigan ko, dahil nauna na rin silang lumabas para mag-recess. Tumanggi kasi ako kanina, sa kadahilanang tinatamad akong lumabas.

As soon as I've seen Jia, I can't stop myself from smiling. Nagkita naman kami nakaraan, pero siguro it's really different to not see her every minute? Kumpara noon na katabi ko pa siya sa puwesto.

"Musta buhay, Presi?" Jia asked.

I smiled at her. Kahit hindi na niya ako kaklase, she still call me Presi as she used to. Being ask like this, it feels like a comfort, and assurance that someone is taking care of you.

"I'm fine." I answered her with a smile. "Ikaw? Musta sa section niyo? Nakapag-adjust ka na ba?" I glance on her. There's also a smile that plastered on her face. A genuine smile, to be exact.

"Ayos lang... masaya." She looks carefree... Yes, she's happy on us back then, but her smile is way different.

She look genuinely happy.

"Alam mo ba, Presi. Madali lang ako nakapag-adjust, siguro dahil approachable rin sila. Ta's tuwing recitation, nakakapag-insist na ako without thinking if someone would judge my answer." Marami siyang sinabi, ngunit hindi humupa ang ngiti sa kaniyang mukha.

Bumalik ang saya sa mga mata niya, at dumoble pa ito--just on how she express her words.

"You know what I've realize, Presi?" Muli akong lumingon sa kaniya. "As long as its early, much better if you'll enjoy your youth. For us to see the beauty of our existence." Nakinig lamang ako sa kaniya. "Huwag natin masyadong ikulong ang sarili natin, we should also allow ourselves to explore."

Tila sapul sa buwan ang sinambit niya.

It's feels like a fresh air to be with Jia even in a short period of time. She has new set of friends. . .which I'm happy about. Siguro tama nga siya, hindi naman masama piliin na maging malaya kung minsan? Kung ang Pilipinas nga nagkaroon ng kalayaan, paano pa kaya ang sarili?