A Robin's Dream (Andrew x Robyn)

Chapter 2

Author's POV

Andrew fished out his phone and immediately dialed Evan's number. While ringing he took a glance to Robyn who is sitting quietly and silently staring on his cup of drink.

Hindi niya alam kung anong pumasok sa isip niya, pero hindi naman tamang basta niya na lang paalisin siya at hindi ituloy ang interview.

"Hell---"

"What the f*ck do you think you're doing, Sanchez," singhal agad ni Andrew ng sagutin ni Evan ang telepono.

"Chill," sabi ni Evan, "I know what I'm doing. Sabi mo kailangan mo ng helper, ayan. Binigyan na kita ng helper mo sa bahay mo."

Andrew sighed, "Yes, I did. Who is he?"

"Robyn Park," Evan answered and sipped the cup of coffee he had on his hand. Nilapag niya saglit at kinuha ang notepad na pinaglagyan niya ng interview ni Robyn sa kanya noong nakaraang araw. "Third year, Fine Arts student."

"You know that is not what I meant."

"Hey, even if you ask me nagulat din ako noong una ko makita si Robyn. Akala ko bumangon sa pagkakahimlay ang muse mo."

Nakatitig si Andrew sa nakaupong estudyante. Ng mapansin siya ni Robyn ay ngumiti ulit ng maliit.

Iniwas niya agad ang tingin at mabilis na nagdemand kay Evan, "I will not interview him. Ikaw bahala magsabi sa kanya."

Nagulat si Evan at naibuga ang iniinom na kape, "Tanga ka ba?! Andyan na 'yong helper mo! Hindi na kita tutulungan kumuha ng iba. Hindi mo ako secretary!"

"You gave him the job--"

"Ikaw naghahanap ng helper!!" sigaw ni Evan, "Dude, he's a different person. Its not like you'll see him everyday. Gusto mo bang pumunta diyan ate mo at makita itsura ng bahay mo?"

He shut his eyes and tried to think as much as possible how he can resolve this. Andrew is trying to move on from his past lover and Robyn is like a replica of that person. Small and petite stature, almond eyes and a small face.

"They are too identical. I wont think twice they are actually twins."

"Fine. I'll do a trial for a week, then, look for another helper," he said. Before Evan could answer he hangs up and walk towards the anxious person that looks like his past lover.

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Robyn's POV

Kinakabahan akong naghihintay habang kinakausap niya si Professor Sanchez.

Kanina, nung nagpakilala ako, kitang kita ko 'yong gulat sa mukha niya. Para bang nakakita siya ng hindi niya inaasahang tao. Katulad ng reaksyon ni Professor Sanchez nung nakita niya ako sa staff room pero may kakaiba sa pagkagulat niya.

Parang anytime iiyak siya at yayakapin ako.

Naramdaman ko pag-init ng pisngi ko ng maisip ko na yayakapin ako ng taong 'yon.

Nakaramdam ako ng pagtitig sa akin at nakita ko siyang nakatingin. I smiled a little, trying to remove the awkwardness and nervousness in me but he shifted his gaze immediately.

As he stands far away from me, I was able to properly look at him. Kung kanina mukha lang niya napansin ko, pati katawan niya. Tall, broad shoulders, slim waist. Mukhang suki sa gym, pero hindi sa barbero. Ang haba na kasi ng buhok niya at meron na siyang bigote. Hindi naman nabawasan kagwapuhan niya, pero mas bagay sa kanya yung clean face.

"I'm sorry for the wait."

Hindi ko napansin na nakaupo na siya sa harap ko. Napalunok ako at umiling para sabihin na ayos lang.