Imagine Me And You

Chapter 8

Nakapag-usap na kami nila ate Colet about sa first date namin ni Sheena. They suggested na dinner date na lang muna. Getting to know each other then once alam na namin yung mga likes and dislikes namin, we can adjust na for the upcoming dates.

I reserved a table sa isa sa mga restaurant namin. I also texted Sheena na magkita na lang kami sa restaurant mismo. I sent her the address of the location.

I'm quite nervous. A lot of things running inside my head but at the same time I'm excited.

Natapos na yung klase namin and nakarating na ako dito sa restaurant namin. I'm wearing a simple black dress. Dumeretso na ako sa nireserve kong table.

I didn't wear nor plan any glamorous and lavish things today kasi I know for sure that Sheena won't like it.

"Wine ma'am?" Tanong sakin nung waiter. I told him na I'm not up for any alcohol today so he brought me a water.

I looked at my watch and it's almost 6pm. Usapan kasi namin ay 6pm kami magkikita. Umuwi kami ng 3pm and I know that Sheena doesn't have class after 3pm.

Sinubukan ko siyang tawagan pero hindi niya sinasagot yung tawag ko. Since no answers from her, I decided to text her.

Me: Hi, let me know if on the way ka na.

Time move fast and it's already 6pm. I decided to text her again.

Me: Is something wrong? Makakapunta ka ba?

Me: Are you okay?

Me: Just tell me if hindi ka makakapunta.

Me: Hello?

Me: Uuwi na ako.

It's already 9:30pm. Naghintay ako ng three and a half hour but she didn't come. I'm disappointed and hurt because I'm looking forward to this.

I looked at my phone and saw ate Maloi calling me so I answered it.

"Kamusta date niyo? Kasama mo pa ba siya?" It's very evident that ate Maloi is excited.

"She didn't come. She bailed on me." Malungkot kong sabi. I heard her gasp on the other line.

"What? Bakit daw?"

"She didn't reply to any of my messages and hindi rin siya sumasagot sa mga tawag ko."

"Puntahan ka namin dyan? Tawagin ko lang si Colet." Sabi ni ate Maloi.

I appreciate her concern pero gusto ko muna mapag-isa ngayon. "No need ate Maloi. Uuwi narin naman ako." Tipid kong sagot sabay baba ng tawag.

I heave a sigh then decided to leave the restaurant. I walked to my car and once I'm in the car, hindi ko napigilan yung sarili ko na tumawa ng mapait.

"Now this is what rejection feels like." Bulong ko sa sarili ko while shaking my head in disbelief.

Nagdrive na ako papunta sa condo ko. Pagkadating ko ay nagpalit ako ng damit and grabbed a bottle of wine and drink it.

Nandito ako ngayon sa sala habang nanonood ng movie na hindi ko naman maintindihan yung kuwento because my mind is wandering somewhere.

I can't believe that I'm feeling this way. How many rejection will I get just by loving Sheena knowing that she doesn't feel the same way?

My phone suddenly rang and I saw Sheena's name as the caller ID. I want to answer it but I'm too hurt to do so. I let it ring for a couple of times hanggang sa magmissed call.

She tried calling me multiple times again but I didn't answer. My phone chime and she's now texting me.

Sheena: Gwen answer the phone please