Book 2: Cause All I See Is You (Jholet)

The One With the Teasing

I'm feeling so worn out lately. 

Nakakapagod pala talaga ang taon na 'to. Ang daming nangyayari—lahat sabay-sabay—juggling school deadlines, band rehearsals, and gigs.

 There are times na parang gusto ko nalang huminto, pero honestly, I'm really thankful I have Jho in my life now. She's the one keeping me steady, making everything easier to handle. 

Whenever things get overwhelming, she has this way of making me feel that it's all going to be okay, as if kahit gaano pa kabigat, kaya kong dalhin.

Speaking of Jho, I wonder if she's home na kaya. 

Grabe, napakahardworking talaga nun. Isa pa 'yon, she never stops. 

She's always striving to be better and proving every day na she deserves her spot in the university. Nakakuha pa siya ng scholarship, and it's clear why—her dedication is unmatched.

 And you know what, she doesn't just excel, she shines, especially when it comes to journalism. Her articles are insightful and powerful; halata mong passionate siya about telling stories that matter.

I've had the chance to witness her work up close. I've seen her spend long hours writing, researching, interviewing people—para lang makuha ang bawat detalye nang tama. 

The drive and passion she has for her craft? Sobrang inspiring. Sobrang nakaka-proud talaga.

Pagpasok ko sa apartment namin, napansin ko agad na tahimik pa ang paligid. Parang wala pang tao—or so I thought.

Habang dumadaan ako sa may CR, narinig kong may bumibirit ng "Isang Araw."

 Napatawa ako nang mahina sa sarili ko, kasi alam kong sa lahat ng tao dito sa apartment, iisa lang ang may lakas ng loob na abutin 'yung mga matataas na nota at kayang sustentuhan nang walang kahirap-hirap. 

Yup, walang iba kundi ang girlfriend ko.

I shook my head with a smile, amused but not surprised. Sobrang Jho talaga. 

I headed towards our room, the sound of her singing slowly fading as I closed the door behind me. Nakakatuwa pa rin kahit ilang beses ko nang naririnig—how she could sing with so much confidence and passion, like she's performing for an audience, kahit nasa banyo lang. 

Her voice always filled the space with this contagious energy, and it's one of those little things that make living with her extra special.

I started fixing my things on the table near my bed as I changed into more comfortable clothes. The day's exhaustion was catching up to me, and I could already feel the weight lifting slightly as I settled into my usual routine.

After changing, I lay down on my bed, grabbing my phone and casually scrolling through social media.

 But after a while, I found myself glancing over at Jho's bed, neatly made as always. Ever since she became my roommate, our room always smells like fresh flowers.