White Lies

Memories

"Sure ka ba talaga sa pinaplano mo Ariel?" Bayani inquired as he maneuvered the car going to ABS.

"Nasa parking na nga tayo."

"Eh kasi pwede pa tayong mag u-turn pabalik." Bayani suggested.

"Ano ka ba naman Yani?"

"Ako na naman mananagot nito kay Ms. Lea eh." Yani protested as he scratched his face. "Alam mo ba kung ano inabot ko nung huling pinayagan kita sa mga kalokohan mo. Inenglish english ako. Tiklop nga ako. Iniyuko ko na lang eh."

Aga was laughing so hard.

"Don't worry, sisilip lang tayo sa studio, hindi niya malalaman." Aga assured Yani. He wore a baseball cap and shades for additional disguise.

"Sa tingin mo pagbaba mo ng kotse hindi ka magiging usapan ng mga tao dito. Kahit anong disguise mo di mo matatago kung sino ka. Eh kasama mo ako eh hello?" Bayani deadpanned.

"Tsk. Tara na dali. Dami mo pa sinasabi."

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They were strolling down the studio hall when staffs start to recognize Aga.

People greeted him. He somehow liked the attention they are giving him.

"Anong nangyari sa hindi malalaman ni Lea na andito ka? Eh lahat ng prod crew alam na nandito ka."

Aga just shook his head and urged Bayani to walk further.

Luis was making his way to their spot and greeted him.

"Mr. Aga Muhlach in flesh. Its nice to see you back."

"Umm.." Aga was clueless of who is the guy in front of him. His case of amnesia was not released in public.

"Ano kasi Luis, napadaan lang kami. Silipin lang si Ms. Lea. Busy ba siya?" Bayani interrupted.

"Oh talaga? Sakto lang punta nyo Kuya Yani, naka break ang coaches. Ano tara? Samahan ko kayo. The usual knock knock entrance gusto mo Kuya Ags." Luis inquired.

"Ha? Hindi okay lang. Sisilipin ko lang talaga. Alis din kami agad." Aga said.

"Sure kayo? Ok sige, punta lang ako ng pantry."

"Thank you Luis." Aga replied.

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Aga heard Lea before he sees her. Her giggles echoed at the studio as she laughs at Bamboo's comments.

"Yani, sino yung kausap ni Lea?" Aga inquired as he gaze at the guy who is making Lea laugh.

"Ah, si Coach Bamboo yun. Bakit?"

Aga looked at Lea's smiling face. He never saw Lea this happy since he woke up from coma.

A throbbing pain in his head made him close his eyes for a second and blinks it few more times as his sight gets blurry.

Bits of memories came flashing in his head.

Will you stop acting like a jealous boyfriend.

Bayani watched as Aga spaced out and held his arm for support.

Oo, kasing cold mo.

"Ariel okay ka lang? Namumutla ka." Bayani offered his other hand in support.

I will make it up with you. I promise.

"Ariel." Bayani shook him

"Ha?" Aga gazed at Bayani.

"Ano ba nangyayari sayo?"

"O-okay lang Yani. Sumakit lang ulo ko. Ano- Yani uwi na tayo." Aga suggested.