A & B

16

ALLY'S P.O.V

Para kang nasa cloud -nine nang malaman mo na mutual pala kayo ng nararamdaman ng crush mo. I first experience it from Isabel. When we got together I became a loyal boyfriend to her. I never looked at other girls, just her.

I made an effort to court Bentley. It's different but it never changed my feelings toward him. Kaming magkakaibigan lang ang may alam sa mga pinaggagawa ko. I made it low-key, knowing Bentley doesn't want attention.

I pursue him at least one year and a half of the year. Kahit anong pilit ni Bentley na sasagutin na niya ako ay hindi ako pumayag. I want to prove to him that I'm serious and at least want to know if I'm ready.

We graduated and we are officially boyfriend's. Syempre ang mga close lang ang may alam sa relasyon namin. I even said to my father that I was in a relationship with Bentley.

And he said. " Good. You're a brave man, after all, Ally." He clapped on my shoulder before walking upstairs.

I was stunned by his reaction, but it was a relief he was okay with our relationship. I'm his only son after all and I never expect that kind of response. Sana makahanap din siya ng mamahalin, After ten years mom died of her illness, and he never found other women in his life.

For our upcoming college year. Planado na dapat sa iisang university kaming apat. It might be cringing, but yeah it is cringe, pero hindi naman siya sagabal sa kung anong desisyon namin. Hindi sa ayaw naming mawalay sa isa't-isa, malaki lang ang sakop ng napasukan namin.

Three of us; Aster, Bentley, and I, we take similar majors. Maybe because of the family influenza, pareho-pareho kaming anak ng may sariling kompanya. Same as Mhika but she chooses to be on communication art. She doesn't want to be part of her family business.

" Sigurado ba kayong legal itong pinapasok natin?" I put my arms on Bentley's shoulder and pulled him to my chest.

" Don't worry too much, yenoh. Simula na ito ng college life natin." I received a hit on the arms. Sinabi ko lang naman iyon para mawala ang kaba ng yenoh ko.

" Don't be silly, Ally." I pouted. " Nasaan na ba sila Aster at Mhika?" Lumingon-lingon si Bentley sa paligid at hinahanap ang dalawa naming kainigan. 

Nasa labas kami ng bar ni Bentley para hintayin ang dalawa dahil yun ang usapan. Today's the opening of Hia Cyrus' new business bar, and we're here to congratulate Aster's brother. Minsan lang namin makita si Hia Cyrus and this is the rare moment to see him. While waiting for the two, the guests and customers are flooding the entrance of the bar, they're excited to be part of the opening ceremony. 

" Bentley! Ally!" Napunta ang atensyon namin ni Bentley sa tumawag ng pangalan namin. Kumaway at nagmadali siyang pumunta sa pwesto namin kung saan kami nakatayo.

"  You're on fire, dude!" I pat Aster's back as I compliment his stunning look for tonight. 

Aster wiggled his brows with a smug on his face. " kailangan, bro." We laughed. " si Mhika? hindi n'yo ba kasabay?" Bentley shakes his head.

" Akala nga rin namin nandito na." 

" Should I call her?" nagkatinginan kaming tatlo. Ready na si Aster na tawagan si Mhika, nag-aalala na'rin kami dahil hindi naman siya nal-late sa mga ganitong okasyon. Pagdating sa mga party ay maaga siya lagi dumadating at ready uminom kahit wala pa. Dalawang beses namin sinubukan tawagan si Mhika pero hindi ito sumasagot.

Aster looked at us worried, " Puntahan ko na lang kaya s'ya?" 

"sino pupuntahan mo?" We turned our heads and Mhika was standing in front of us. Healthy and wearing a party outfit. Damn! kung hindi ko talaga siya kilala aakalaain kong VIP siya sa bar opening ngayon.