Chapter 20: Through the years...
Yana's Point of view:
Here we are at the same setting...
Keith and I, shared hiding place.
It's been 8 years since we've discovered, kidding, si Keith talaga ang nakahanap nito, but it's still as quiet as we left it to be.
Through the span of 8 years, maraming bagay ang nangyari at marami ding nagbago.
Let's start off with our ages. I'm now 17 years old and Keith is 19. We're both in college; He's in third year while I'm in my second year.
Things have been going pretty well since the last few years, thanks to Keith thou.
Pagkatapos malaman ni Mau yung ginawa sa'kin ni Patricia at yung mga kasama niya, he, with the help of Keith, of course, kinausap niya ang parents ko at school principal about the issue and put it to an end. Oo, I did a big commotion, at first, akala ko hindi ko kayang i-handle lahat ng attention. But, with the help of my best friend, we've managed to do so.
Patricia and the rest of her gang got expelled and some of the fan girls who helped them were given detention, may iba pa sa kanilang na suspend.
Well, we've all learned from it and have moved on. From then on, things went smoothly. Hindi na ako binubully ng mga fan girls. Sure, meron pa din akong haters but the kind of deeds they do for me were manageable.
Kakambal ko na talaga ang salitang bully since close ako kay Keith at Mau.
Matagal ng graduate si Mau at kasalukuyan siyang nagtratraining sa TVnet. He's discussed his plans with us before and he's mentioned that he'd still want to pursue his dream of being an idol.
Since Mau leave us, he passed on his throne to his brother, Keith. His popularity grew as more girls hooked to his innocent vibe and good-looking features. Bilang best friend ng isang gwapong nilalang gaya ni Keith, I've received a different kind of treatment.
Some girls continuously shoot glares at me, especially when Keith is a little bit distracted. May ilan na lumalapit sa akin at babatiin ako and say that want to befriend me at sa tingin ko alam ko na ang dahilan. Not to be judge mental or anything pero I'd rather be safe than sorry.
As promised, ako at si Keith have been there for each other through thick and thin. Hindi nawawala ang childish fights between the both of us pero at the end of the day, nagkakabati at nakakapagpatawaran kami. I'm so blessed to have him, para ko na siyang kapatid at hindi ko alam kung anong mangyayari sa akin sakaling mawala siya.
Support was one thing that we needed the most from each other during that period.
Keith actually had the guts to join various contest and attend a lot of variety shows. Mukang may balak siyang sundan ang yapak ni Mau and who knew this boy could actually sing?
Actually, aksidende lang nung malaman kong magaling siyang kumanta. I heard him singing loudly in the shower, it was loud enough para marinig ng ibang tao. I believe me, para akong nasa langit sa ganda ng boses niya. Hindi ako bias dahil best friend ko siya, pero totoong napaka ganda ng boses niya. Seriously!
We also learned how to play instruments together such as piano and guitar. Hinding hindi ko makalimutan nung minsang pinilit niya akong mag audition para sa isang school program, kumanta pa nga ako kasama siya. I felt embarrassed pero lagi niyang sinasabing, "You're a great singer! Believe me, I'm not joking." And all I could do was just go with it.
Whenever na a-appoint ako to represent the class or even the school on various quiz bees and contest, lagi siyang nandyan para suportahan ako at i-cheer ako. He also helps me keep my motivation when it comes to studying. Lagi niyang sinasabi na naniniwala siya sa abilities ko and he knows I'll succeed in anything.
Well, I guess we do have the best team work.
And lastly, about my feelings for Mauri. I never stopped liking him even up to this day. Patuloy pa din ang pagpapadala ko sa kanya ng letters. I went for more sincere kind of approach rather that a material one.
But now, masasabi kong I've grown more mature. Minsan nga natatawa nalang ako tuwing naalala ko kung paano ako kumilos noon around him, given the fact that my age wasn't even two digit number that time.
This is perfect. I don't think I could still ask for more.
I snapped back from my thoughts when I felt something heavy fall gently fell on my upper back.
I turned back a little, dahan-dahan not to let that object fall, at nakita ko si Keith who was leaning his head on me. Lagi nalang siyang nakakatulog, talaga naman, I thought as I put away the things that were in his hands and let his head rest on my lap, just like how he usually does.
'Let's stay like this forever...' and with that, leaned on that big, old tree and slowly drifted off to dreamland as well.
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A/N: Nag-update lang, nang makapaglabas ng stress sa katawan. 'Til next update. Thank you sa pagbabasa.
