Descending Stars (Fallen Heroes Series #1)

Kabanata 2

Kabanata 2 |  Dinner

"Mas madali kung may kakausapin tayong mga farmers tutal mas maalam sila sa ganitong bagay. And it's not like agriculture is our forte, right?" Si Angeline, the fairer one compared the other girl and has a healthy curly hair.

Sina Angeline at Kenji ay galing sa parehong section habang si Tano at Carol naman ang parehong magka-klase. Like what Ma'am Salvador informed me, I am the lone grade eleven here.

"You say it as if we're only a street away from Davao. Maybe we can send requests from farmer organizations in Davao to conduct interviews. Mas practical ang ganoon," sabat ni Carol na halos antukin na.  She tied her hair in a messy bun with strands of hair on the side of her face.

I looked at Tano who's busy reading the notebook I made about suggestions after I read a draft of their research paper last night.

Si Kenji naman ay nagbabasa lang ng libro at hinahayaan ang dalawang babae sa diskusyon. Tinitigan ko siya. I wish I can punch him right now, I'll surely add that as my dying wish list.

Dahil napagigitnaan namin ni Kenji si Tano, nagulat ako nang nakangiti niya akong lingunin. "Ang ganda ng sulat mo! Muntik ko na akalain na printed ito," tuwang-tuwa niyang puri.

Nakita kong bahagyang napalingon si Kenji kaya umirap ako kaagad.

"Right? That's what you call effort."

"Saka maganda rin ang mga suggestions at comments mo. Naisip ko rin ang ilan pero napaliwanag mo nang maayos. No wonder why Ma'am Salvador wants you in this," dagdag niya pa.

Naagay noon ang atensyon ng dalawang babae. They asked for the notebook and also read it. Napangisi na lang ako nang tumango-tango sila.

"I think it's good, Kenji. You want to read it?" si Angeline.

Kenji closed his book and shooked his head. "Just add those infos on the paper. Print it and I'll read for checking."

Sa inis niya sa akin ay kahit ang notebook ko ay ayaw niyang hawakan? God, isn't he too old for petty and childish things like this?

I almost scoffed. The pride of this four-eyes, really.

"Huh? Waste of papers! Bakit hindi mo na lang basahin ngayon para ma-check mo na agad kung tama? If you think there's a mistake, then we will have to print out again," si Carol naman.

Kumunot ang noo ni four-eyes, signaling his buildup of irritation. "Then just send me the softcopy. Tapos."

Ang arte talaga.

"Mauuna na ako, Kenji, Tano, Carol. Wala kasing bantay sa bahay ngayon," paalam ni Angeline. Dumikit naman sa akin ang paningin niya. "Amaya, welcome to the group hehe." she smiled and waved at me.

I just gave her a small smile 'cause she was too friendly. Does she want to be friends with me? Magsabi muna siya at ipakita sa akin ang grades niya.

Though, it doesn't have to be from grade seven to ten anymore since that'd be such a hassle to find lalo na at busy kami sa research. Her grades during grade eleven would be acceptable, at least.

Nilingon ko si Kenji na nagliligpit na ng kanyang mga gamit. Sabay na umuwi kay Angeline si Tano. Naghahanap naman ng walis si Carol kaya kaming dalawa ang naiwan dito.

I walked towards him and gave him my fakest smile. "You know what... I graduated as valedictorian of my batch during elementary and junior high school. I was and am still a campus journalist. I was also awarded with Best Research Award during a Regional Contest. I was only able to reach the third place on the national 'cause I got sick, I am asham—"