Sabrina's POV
Nagising ako sa ingay ng phone ko. Ang sarap-sarap ng tulog ko. Sino naman kaya itong tumatawag nang ganito kaaga?! Istorbo! Pupungas-pungas ko namang inabot ang cellphone na nasa bedside table. This better be important or else!
"Hello?" Inaantok na sabi ko at di na nag-abalang tingnan pa kung sino ang tumatawag. Ayoko pang dumilat.
"I hate people who are late, so get up and get ready." sabi ng isang boses lalaki sa kabilang linya.
"Who's this?" napatingin naman ako sa screen ng phone ko. Unregistered number. Nang walang marinig sa kabilang linya, "Alam mo, kung wala kang magawa sa buhay mo, wag ka mandamay ng iba!" sabay baba ng phone.
Matutulog na sana ulit ako ng biglang tumunog ulit. Kainis naman! "Hindi ka ba nakakaintindi?! Sabi ng –"
"Don't you ever hung up on me, Miss Castillo" madiin na sabi nito. Parang familiar ang boses. "and don't try to sleep again"
"How did you get my number?"
"Of course from our student database. So, get up already! I know you'll be late kaya tinawagan na kita ngayon pa lang. Besides, ayaw kong paghintayin ang team dahil sayo."
"Aissh. Ang aga-aga ang sungit!" bulong ko sa sarili.
"Are you saying something Miss Castillo?"
"Nothing" and rolled my eyes even if I know that he can't see me.
"Stop rolling your eyes on me." What? How did he know? I'm starting to think that he's really a stalker. "The team will leave at 6 am sharp, so better start preparing," he said and then hang up on me.
What's wrong with him? Is he that dedicated at work that he would go extra mile like calling students just to remind them not to be late? He's getting into my nerves.
Anong oras na ba at nag-aalburuto na naman ang lalaking iyon. Tiningnan ko ang orasan at 4:30 am pa lang pala. Ang aga-aga pa, kung makaasta naman siya kala late na ako eh. Maka-idlip nga muna ng 30 mins. I already set my alarm and I'm confident that I'll be in school on time.
I am in a dark place. I don't know why I'm suddenly in there but I have a feeling that I'm waiting for someone. It's odd that despite the dark place, I didn't feel fear, instead I'm excited. I took another step and as if it was the cue, the place was suddenly illuminated by string lights and candle lights, at the same time romantic music was played. Everything was set up perfectly. Then, I saw a shadow of a man, just a glimpse of him already brings a thousand feelings I couldn't explain. I can't wait to see him.
He's almost near but I can't still see his face. I slowly took two steps forward to close the gap between us. I have a feeling I've known him for a long time. His blurry face is now starting to get clearer but the romantic vibe was ruined by a loud noise of a ringtone.
Ringtone???
Then, I open my eyes and I'm back in my room, lying on my bed. Panaginip lang pala iyon but it felt so real. Gusto ko sanang matulog ulit para makita ang mukha ng lalaki sa panaginip ko pero kailangan ko na sigurong maghanda. I lazily pick up my phone and I saw 3 missed calls from an unregistered number.
It just means one thing! I close my eyes and slowly open it and check my phone again. Huwag naman sana. Hindi pa naman ako late diba? diba?
6:05am
And what time will the team be leaving again?
"6:00 am" I just answered my question. "Gosh! I'm super dead!" sigaw ko at mabilis na pumunta sa banyo para maligo.
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