Bakas sa Dalampasigan

10

July 12, 2024

Avi went straight to Mavi's room after her work with the hope that she can at least see her.

Unfortunately, there no one there. She stay for almost four hours but still no Mavi.

A tears begun to flow down on her cheeks. But she quickly wipe it away.

"Ano ba 'tong ginagawa mo sa sarili mo Avi. Mukha kang tanga." She let out a bitter smile and left.

July 18, 2024

Going to Mavi's room after her work become her routine. But the results still the same, no Mavi around.

She dialed her phone.

"Je, nagbook out na ba si Mavi?" She try to sound casual even though her voice almost crack.

"Hindi pa. Kanina I saw her with Crys ah. They were having lunch together dito sa sa may ground floor." This made Avi's heart ache.

She ended the call and went straight home.

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Avi stop going to Mavi as she assumed that maybe there is nothing talaga between them. She been working almost 24 hrs in her office.

She refused to go home and she use her time on her work to get Mavi off her mind. But those time they spend together is something she can't forget. She's been crying since yesterday.

"Bwesit naman oh." She said as she wipes her tears.

"Bakit ba kasi ganito?" She buried her face on her palm.

" Minsan nalang magkagusto sa tao tapos ginaganito pa ako. Maiintindihan ko naman e kung ayaw niya sakin. Maiintindihan ko naman kasi kung malabo kami. Sabihin niya lang hindi yung pinagmumukha niya naman akong tanga." She said out of frustration while crying in mess.

She was so occupied by her emotions and failed to notice someone who walk in.

"You're crying over your paper works." Someone spoke that startled Avi.

"Shut up Jeremiea." She said

"Puntahan mo kaya ulit. Sure ako nandun na yun kasama si Crys." Jeremiea said that made Avi look at her.

'Para naman matauhan ka na' Jeremiea thought

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When Avi finished her work, she went directly to Mavi's place. She's standing infront of the door while looking at the key on her hand.

She can't explain her feelings right now. Her hands shake a little as she put the key inside the keyhole and twist it. As soon as the door swang open her mouth agape because of what she just saw.

She was standing there. Then there is Mavi who is being assist by Crys. Bottles of alcohol scattered everywhere, a lot of used cigarettes are on the floor. The disgusting scent lingering around the room makes Avi want to puke.

When Avi came back to her sense she immediately went to Mavi and Crys to help them. Crys seems shock because of her sudden appearance.

After they tuck in Mavi in her bed ,they eventually went out and walk directly to the living room.

"What is this all about?" Avi said, her voice became distant and firm. Crys just sit there without saying anything. Avi looks at her in disbelief.

"Kailan pa kayo naging close? As far as I know you don't know her. Ginagago mo ba ako?" Avi became more cold. Crys shake her head.

"All this time na nagmumukha akong tanga magkasama pala kayo? I was so desperate to know what's the reason behind all of this drama then malalaman ko na kayo ang magkasama? Na ikaw yung nandito? Habang ako Crys? Nasaan ako? Naghahabol at nanlilimos ng oras dahil lang sa putanginang pagmamahal na yan. Ang gago mo! Ang gago niyo!Bakit naman hindi mo manlang sinabi sakin Crys, hindi yung hinayaan mong mawalan ako ng respeto sa sarili ko." Avi became aggressive with her words as she started to cry.

"Avi listen okay?" Crys started calmly. "Mavi needs someone to help her so I did." Crys stare at Avi, trying to read her. But Avi just blankly stare back at her.

"You can talk to her if you want." Crys added.

"You know what? I'll just leave, walang dahilan para magstay ako. Since you're here to help her and she let you to be with her then maybe she need you more than she need me. Because I am not that necessary naman talaga to begin with." Avi said with so much pain in her eyes.

"I really felt the betrayal, Crys. You got me there." And with that Avi walk out from the room.

'Fuck' Crys facepalmed herself