Unveiling the vile behind

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I read somewhere that we are meant to feel lost and getting lost isn't a setback. That is literally the point of our journey; we are going to uncover pieces of ourselves together the longer that we are alive. 

And as long as we keep moving forward, we'll always find our way back, stronger and wiser than before.

Teka... Did I manage to find my way back to my unit while drunk?

Minulat ko ang aking mga mata mula sa pagkakapikit at inilibot ito sa kapaligiran. When I realized I was in my unit, I grinned and closed my eyes once more. Yes, I did manage to find my way back to my unit.

Mabuti na lang talaga. Natatandaan ko kasi na sumuka ako sa loob ng unit habang naglalakad papasok. 

What an achievement. May tama ring nagawa sa buhay.

Kinuha ko ang unan sa paahan at mahigpit itong niyakap, handa na ulit bumalik sa pagkakatulog. Sobrang sakit pa rin ng ulo ko hanggang ngayon. I'm really grateful that I just need to pick up Cyren later and that's it for today.

Umayos ako sa pagkakahiga ngunit agad ding napabalik sa dating pwesto nang madaganan ko ang cellphone ko. Ipapatong ko lang sana ito sa bed side table ngunit bumukas ito. I was instantly startled and my eyes grew wide upon seeing the notifications. 

"Puta?!" Kumalabog ng sobra ang dibdib ko. 

Messenger (gawa raw ako gc)- 7:43 a.m. - Mountain 
@Xion, andiyan ba si Cassee haha biglang naglaho si ate

Messenger (gawa raw ako gc)- 7:43 a.m. - Ben
Nagaalala si Jes, baka raw bumalik na si Cassee sa Encantadia

Messenger (gawa raw ako gc)- 7:58 a.m. - Xion
Nandito, nasa unit ko.

Halos mawala ang antok at pagkahilo na nararamdaman ko. I got out of bed, put on the slippers, and checked the messages while walking. Kakagawa lamang ng group chat para tanungin kung nasaan ako. 

Xion was defending himself in the group chat by claiming that he slept in the living room while I was in his room, but they were still making fun of him and me. Huminto na lamang sila nang makaramdam siguro na seryoso na si Xion.

My eyes roamed over the whole unit. Parehong-pareho ang unit namin kaya hindi na ako magtataka kung bakit napagkamalan ko itong unit ko. Mariin naman akong napalunok at napatigil. 

The living room's carpet has been removed. Tinanggal niya ba dahil nasukahan ko?

Inis akong napakamot sa ulo. Ano na naman ba 'tong pinasok mo, Cassee?!

As soon as I reached the kitchen, I immediately saw Xion's back.

Nakasuot siya ng kulay-abo na t-shirt at hapit na hapit iyon sa kaniyang malapad na balikat. His body twitches as he cooks something that smells mouthwatering.

Shit? Anong gagawin ko? Should I walk towards him and say thank you before leaving? O layasan at takbuhan ko na lang siya? Malapit lang naman ang unit ko sa unit niya. Disrespectful ba masiyado kapag ginawa ko 'yon? 

Pero ano naman? Hindi ko naman siya pinopormahan kaya kahit anong gawin ko, wala akong paki kung ma-turn off siya.

"Kanina ka pa?"

"Anak ng—" Pinutol ko ang sinsabi at binalik ang sarili sa wisyo. 

He was taken aback, but I noticed a glimmer of amusement passing through his eyes. He had on a black apron and was holding the spachula. Mukhang seryoso siya sa niluluto niya dahil kumpleto ang cooking materials na gamit niya.