Almost Enough (Could Trilogy #2)

Almost #17

Almost Enough #17

Sharyn's POV

I barely saw Hunter throughout March. He was tied up with bar review and graduation preparations, while I was swamped with my events and classes. Honestly, it was better this way—less chance of us fighting. I've started turning into a paranoid girlfriend, and we're not even officially together yet.

Lately, I’ve been tempted to say yes to him, just so I could finally have the right to be the nagging girlfriend who makes him choose between me and whatever else he's been doing. I already talk endlessly to River about their frat, even though he hardly listens—imagine how bad it would be with Hunter, especially when I like him this much.

This is torture.

Sa sobrang lalim nang iniisip ko ay nabali ko na ang lapis na hawak. Tumalsik ang kalahati kay Sai na nakita kong sobrang gulat na gulat dahil tumama sa mukha niya.

“Oh, gosh. I am sorry!” 

“Hey, what’s wrong with you?” tanong ni Sai sabay tingin sa akin. “Ang sakit ha.”

“Lemme check.” Tumayo ako at lumapit sa kaniya. “It’s good. Buo pa naman ang mukha mo,” sabi ko tapos bumalik na sa upuan ko.

Ramdam siguro niya na mabigat ang hakbang ko kaya kinulit niya ako kung ano ba ang problema ko. Narinig ni Aero at narinig ni Jhules—hanggang sa tatlo na silang nangungulit habang naghihintay ng klase. Though si Jhules ay halos hindi nagsasalita, nakatingin lang siya sa akin, nag-aalala.

“Is it because of Hunter?” Jhules asked.

Nanahimik si Aero at Sai, naghihintay ng sasabihin ko. 

Nang hindi ako magsalita ay nag-ingay na ulit si Sai.

“Did he make you cry? Gago. Sasapakin ko na ba? Tawagan na namin si River, Five at Skater.” Sumuntok sa kamao niya si Sai.

“I will call them now—”

“No,” pigil ko kay Aero nang kukunin na niya ang phone ko. “It’s not Hunter. It’s me, okay?” 

“Why?” tanong ni Sai. “Are you confused?"

"I'm just annoyed with Hunter," I said with a sigh. "I mean, what is he really doing... with River? What the hell are they up to?"

"Frat stuff," Aero replied, glancing at me. "And some confidential things... didn't Hunter tell you?"

I shook my head. "He mentioned he's involved with the military and some other organizations... but he didn’t tell me specifically what, because he said he can't."

"So, why are you mad?"

"I don't know... because it's dangerous? Because I don’t want this kind of life... I don’t want to spend our entire relationship worrying about him, if we ever end up together… what if he dies? I mean—I don’t know. I am really confused.”

“Do you like him?”

“Yes. But—”

“I think if you like someone, there shouldn’t be any 'buts,' unless they’re murderers or serial killers, you know…” Aero shrugged. “Anyway, you should focus on studying and not dwell on it.” Nilapag niya ang notes niya sa lamesa ko.

“You’re the one who told us not to rush things, to slow down because what’s meant to be will be. So, how about you stop overthinking?” Aero added. 

“Why are you so mabait today?” I eyed him suspiciously. “Is this because of her? Umuwi na ba siya?”

“Just, Sharyn. Ilang araw na kasi namin napapansin na matamlay ka,” may pag-aalala sa boses niya. “Did you know na inaway ni River si Hunter… kaya ayon hindi ka niya kinakausap din masyado dahil pinagalitan ni River.”