Mr. Right (Mr. Series #3)

Chapter 2

Mabilis na lumipas ang mga araw. I focused on my studies and aced all of my exams. I decided to act like I had before. No distractions.

Kahit si Jhon Rey ay hindi ako pinapansin, which is in favour of me. Although, kumikirot ang puso ko kapag nakikita siya, dahil naaalala ko lang ang nakaraan namin pero sinubukan kong huwag nang magpadala pa sa emosyon ko.

I have also passed on to my professor the letter that was given by Dad. I almost cried reading that in front of the class, but I chose not to, and instead, 'yong mga kaklase ko ang umiyak para sa akin. Somehow, naintindihan na nila ang sitwasyon ko. It was full of words that I had never heard from him. Mostly, it was encouraging me to just be myself and remain the daughter she had known. It was an apology letter from my dad, which I will treasure for my entire life.

Dhonna and Klarissa are no longer bullying me these days. I have learned from Anne that Jhon Rey discovered that the two of them were planning something to take revenge on me, and Jhon Rey immediately stopped them, which is why the incident in the ladies' comfort room took place. That made me guilty, but I have no face to appear in front of Jhon Rey and apologize for what I've said, so I think I'll just let it go for now. I am not going to apologize because he has never done so in the past either.

Talking back about Dhonna and Klarissa, baka nagpapalakas pa sila para sirain akong muli, pero hindi na ako papayag. Lalabanan ko na sila kung sakaling pagsalitaan na naman nila ako ng masasakit na salita. Now that my father has my back, I'll be untouchable.

On a Sunday, my mother knocked on my door to let me know that I had a guest waiting outside. Napaisip ako kung sino kasi kung si Anne, dederetso na 'yon rito sa kwarto. I wonder who that is.

Papalabas ako ng garden nang makarinig ako ng maliliit na tahol ng isang puppy. Naalala ko tuloy si nana, ang aso namin ni Jhunel noon. I wonder kung siya ang bisita ko ngayon.

But I was surprised to see Rod sitting in the garden while carrying a dog. He stood up and smiled.

"Sheen May," bati niya.

"Rod, you're here. Why a sudden visit?" I asked as I looked at the puppy he was carrying.

"I just want to see you if you're fine now. Wala na akong balita sa 'yo after what happened. And hindi rin natin nai-celebrate 'yong mother's day sa bowling alley because..."

Hindi niya na natapos ang sasabihin niya.

Tumango ako bago ko siya tuluyang lapitan. Pareho kaming umupo sa bench while looking at the beautiful landscape na pinagawa ni mom sa garden namin.

"How's life?" tanong niya.

"So far, so good. Wala na akong masyadong iniisip. I can breathe now."

"That's some encouraging news, Sheen. I noticed that you were glowing. Your appearance has evolved, and I must say that you have become very gorgeous."

Napanganga ako at napatitig sa kaniya. Anong gusto niyang palabasin? Matagal na akong maganda!

"Hey, won't you please stop staring at me like that? It is not in my nature to pursue a romantic connection with a woman who is already involved with one of my closest friends."

Napahinga naman ako nang maluwag.

"I was just here to bring this to you. Pwede mo siyang maging baby habang nangungulila ka sa baby mo." Napakagat ako sa labi ko. I am getting close to being emotional, nang kalungin ko ang puppy na binigay niya. It's a corgi.

"May pangalan na?" tanong ko.

"Toto," he said. Natawa naman ako.

"Alright then, I'll call him Toto." Napangiti ako at pinaglaruan ang asong niregalo niya sa akin.