girlfriends (LingOrm)(on-going)

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O L I V I A

At the University... 

 
We arrived here like thirty minutes ago and we were able to enter the campus without any hassle since Bless was able to provide Kate a special pass for her to enter smoothly. I drove my car and parked it in front of the SC office and brought Kate inside Kuya Mikee's office. He's not here for the whole good week and I have a key to his office so I usually loiter here. No one noticed Kate's presence and her security are at the lounge area of the office.  
 
"Stay here for a bit, I will be back." Sabi ko kay Kate na naka-upo sa sofa sa harap ng table ni Kuya.  
 
Tumango siya at nag thumbs up. Prente siyang naka-upo doon habang hawak yong gitara niya na dinala niya pa talaga galing America. Kailangan niya daw kasi matuto kasi may upcoming movie nanaman siya at ang character niya doon ay isang pop-star.  

When I first heard it, I thought she said 'p0rn star' kaya nabuga ko yong iniinom ko na tubig. Napagsabihan tuloy ako ni Mama dahil sa kabingihan ko. That was when we were still at the province, nag wonder kasi ako why siya biglang nahilig sa gitara.
 
"If you need anything, just message me. Please don't do anything stupid, Katie. I swear to Savannah's name that I will wring your neck." Pagbabanta ko sa kanya.  
 
"Why on Savannah's name?"  
 
"Because she's my girlfriend."  
 
"Okay. I will stay here until you come back, don't worry."  
 
"Alright. I'll see you later, Katie!"  
 
I said and walked out of the office, I heard her saying bye but the door already closed behind me.

Nadaanan ko sa labas ang security ni Kate kaya lumapit ako sa kanya at sinabihan siya na pwede siyang pumasok sa loob para maka-upo siya doon, tumango lang naman siya kaya nagpaalam nalang ako at nag tungo sa gym kasi doon daw kami magpupulong para sa nalalapit na Senior's Ball.  
 
Habang naglalakad ay ngumingiti din ako sa mga nakakasalubong ko na panay ang bati sa akin, hindi naman ako tumatakbo na Presidente ngunit ang daming pumapansin sa akin. Emz, parang tatlong tao lang yong nag hi sa akin eh, ang OA.  
 
"Liv! Hello, saan ka?" Gwen suddenly showed up right beside me, carrying a bunch of books. 

Hindi ba matatanggal yong braso niya sa dami nong libro?
 
"Hi Gwen! Sa gym ako patungo, meeting daw para sa Senior's Ball."  
 
"Ay oo nga pala, graduating ka na. Sige, dito lang ako kasi may klase ako ng 10:30. See you around!" Sabi niya at lumiko na sa may building kung nasaan ang room niya.  
 
I just wave my hand at her and check the time on my wrist watch, it's already 10:25 and I don't see Savannah around. I mean, sa laki ba naman ng University ay di ko siya makikita kung hindi sasadyain. Yong last message niya sa akin ay kanina pang 9:40, on the way na daw siya dito. Sana lang ay di siya ma late kasi ayaw na ayaw niya din ng ganon.  
 
"Livia!"  
 
I halted on my steps and turn around to see Chanelle making her way towards me. I have not seen her for a while now, as per Bless she attended a seminar that's why she wasn't around the University. Medyo okay na sila ni Bless, hindi kasing close like before but at least they're not trying to reach each other's neck every time they were put together in one room.  
 
"Bakit?" Tanong ko sa kanya.  
 
She stopped in front of me and sigh, she looked stressed. Dark circles around her eyes, chapped lips and disheveled hair. What the hell happened to this woman? The last time I saw her, she was all smiley. 
 
"Have you seen Mikee?" 
 
"He's not around for the whole week, why?"  
 
"Oh damn it." she hissed and run her fingers through her messy hair. "Nothing. Are you heading to the gym?"  
 
"Yes."  
 
"Okay. Let's go." Sabi niya at nauna nang mag lakad.  
 
Anong problema nito? Sa tagal ko nang kakilala si Cha ay never ko pa siyang nakitang ganito. She always looked neat and tidy, what the hell happened? 
 
"Why are you not moving? Let's go!" Nilingon niya ako na magkasalubong ang mga kilay.  
 
"Bakit ang sungit mo? Edi mauna ka na don, alam ko naman ang daan papunta ng gym. Tsk." I said and walk past her.  
 
"I'm sorry. I just have a lot in my plate right now." I heard her said behind me.  
 
Tss. Edi itapon niya yang plato na yan! Bakit kailangan e keep kung puno na? 
 
"Yeah, whatever." I mumbled and keep on walking.  
 
I was passing by the parking lot when I spotted Sam's car, I immediately check the time and it was already 10:29 am. My gaze went back to the car when I heard Savannah's familiar voice.