Proud
After all the things I did today, I decided that it is the time to finally give myself a beautiful sleep. So, I didn't hesitate to go outside my room and take a bath. Ngayon ko lang napansin na hindi pa umuuwi sila mama, normally we would go home around 10-12 midnight so I casted all my worries away.
I was all dressed up and ready to bed but something's making me worry. I shrugged it off and went to my bed.
After that day with Rhi, my days was smooth. It was like a cycle– tulog, school, bahay, tulog, school and bahay. It was always like that and has always been. Same as before, Rhi texts me everytime she has a chance to since she's graduating too, in Accounting, it's hectic for her so I understand.
I was curious on what Rhi is talking about. Nadadaanan ko na iyong store pero hindi ako makahanap ng tiyempo na pumunta roon at bumili. May plano akong pumunta ngayong sabado kaso may biglaang lakad kami nila mama.
From our school, I am on the way home thinking on how I will get the chance to go there. I really want to go there. I'll find a way to go there. Smirking, I planned my schedules in my head.
"Baka open sila sa evening?" I murmur. Ngumiwi ako.
Habang naglalakad, I intend to wonder around. Talking to myself whenever I see something crazy. It didn't last though. Hindi ko napansin na may liliko palang tao sa gilid ko kaya nagkabunggoan kami.
"Sorry!"
"I'm sorry." The guy said gently.
I was shocked, hindi ko na nagawang tingnan ang mukha niya dahil iyong hand bag ko nalaglag. Malas nga naman, nandun pa iyong ipad ko, shet!
"It's okay." sabi ko at dali-daling kinuha ang bag ko. "Alis na'ko, bye!"
Hindi ko na siya pinansin pero nakita kong natigilan siya sa ginawa ko. Naglakad ako papalayo at hindi na siya nilingon pa.
"Never seen him here though," Me as I talk to myself.
I was more convinced that the guys I bump on is new here and just having a stroll or not? Been years since I socialized here so I don't know the people here now and that saddens me, knowing the fact that I was the one who they trust the most when it comes to socializing. Just the things college does. Shrugging it all off, I went away.
Friday came and finally I have time for myself. Reading books, listening to music, watching kdramas and catching up with my parents is my way of my comfort time. It always gives me peace.
Since I'm graduating, I have more time than my previous years in college. Those years were hectic! I didn't get the chance to seek comfort but I know in time it will be worth it.
While I'm at school, I planned on going to the convenience store near us. I just wished they had good customer service.
Walking past the streets my phone rang. Tiningnan ko, si Rhi iyon. I immediately answered and was shocked with her crying voice.
“Ch-cha! Oh my god, cha!” She kept chanting.
“Ano? Bakit? huy? Gaga ka, sagot!” I said worriedly.
“Cha!!! Huhuhuhu,” She cried more.
I didn't know what to do, “Huy, nasaan ka?” I asked, panicking.
She was silent, “Bahay po, sa kwarto.”
“Sige, puntahan kita okay? Diyan ka lang!” I shouted.
Ayaw ko ibaba ang tawag kasi baka may sabihin pa siyang iba. Kaya tinext ko na lang ang kapatid ko at nagpasundo ako.
Ako:
Chan, saan ka? Puntahan mo ako dito sa kanto magmotor ka. Hatid mo ako kayna Rhi bilis!
Hindi nagtagal dumating siya, “Sakay! Dali!”
Sumampa agad ako sa motor at pinaharurut niya agad iyon. Nakarating agad kami sa bahay nina Rhi ng hindi pa nagsampung minuto.
Bumaba na ako, “Bye! Ingat ka!!” Sigaw ko sakanya.
Dali-dali kong binuksan ang gate nila at tinakbo papuntang loob. Binati ko nalang sina tita at domiretso na sa kwarto ni Rhi. There, I found Rhi staring at her laptop screen. Mugto ang mata kakaiyak.
She noticed me and her eyes softened. She pouted and I immediately ran to hug her. She cried again on my shoulders.
“Cha, magna ako. Magna ako. Magna,” she said again and again.
“What? ‘Kala ko may nangyari na sayo jusko.” Ako habang hinhingal.
Then thoughts suddenly hit me. I was left speechless and I am trying to comprehend the things she said. Magna, magna. There's no words that come to mind but magna cum laude. She's magna!! I started crying too.
“Magna ka, magna ka!!!” I shouted. “Magna ang Rhi namin!”
She chuckled. “I'm super duper proud of you Rhi! Galing mo!” I said.
Pinupunasan namin ang aming luha ng bumukas ang pinto ng kanyang kwarto. It was tita and her younger sister. Kumalas ako sa yakap namin. I gave them space and smiled at her. Umalis ako sa study table niya at umupo sa mini sofa.
“Magna ang baby, magna ang baby namin ni bunso.” Tita Prim started walking towards her.
Rhi kept nodding. “Magna ang ate ko!” Her younger sister said. “Ate Cha! Magna siya! Magna!!” She smiled widely.
Through the years, we didn't do anything but study. Maybe, sometimes we hangout and do some silly stuff but most of the time, it's studying. Her hardwork paid off, I am so proud.
I don't know what things would be tomorrow but seeing them crying because of happiness makes my heart melt. I know they've been waiting for this moment to come. For Rhi, this is her way of being free. For tita it's her achievement and I know Rhi's little sister is just as proud as me.
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🎀 Oh to graduate. :)
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