RIVALRY [ heesun ]

forty.

"Just put it there, oh no, to the other side pa. Ayan, thanks!"

I thanked Renz who helped me carry our fresh batch of keychains and department shirts. Naubos kasi ang stocks namin yesterday and now that we are in Day 2 of UniDays, we need more para makabenta pa nang marami.

Yesterday was so messed up. A lot of unfortunate and unpredictable things happened and we want to make bawi ngayong last day. We decided to extend the performances today. Kung kahapon ay isang dance troupe at banda lang, halos singers naman ngayong araw! I think there are a total of 5 performers, balita ko pa ay group daw ang panghuli.

I am intrigued. Siguro ay choir sila? Or maybe a band!

I am excited!

"Nga pala, Aryse, may inaasikaso lang si Pres sa office kaya ako muna ang kasama mong magbabantay sa booth." Renz said.

I just nodded, but deep inside I am a bit matamlay. I was actually looking forward to spend more time with him.

Spend time na mag bantay ng booth ha!

Well, after my realization yesterday, I'm kinda hoping we get more closer because of this event..

Sino ba kasing hindi matutuwa pag kasama ang happy crush nila, diba?

Right! Happy crush lang ito. Nothing more, nothing less!

"Available pa po ba in large yung department shirt?" I was back to reality when a group of students approached us. She was pertaining to the department shirt of LEU senior high that is displayed at the back of the booth. I said 'wait' after I held my hand up.

"Yes it is. Should I get you one?" I said when I confirmed it is still on stock.

"Dalawa po sana!"

"Here you go.." Pag abot ko ng paper bag with the shirts in it after they gave their payment.

Akala ko ay may bibilhin pa sila because they stayed infront of the booth. Tumitingin sila kung saan-saan na parang may hinahanap.

"Is there anything else you want to buy po?"

"Ah, wala po.. Nasaan pala si Pres Keilo?" The mere mention of the name made my heart skip a beat.

I tried not to show my reaction from the said name, "Unfortunately, he is currently busy so he won't be able to join us this time."

"Hindi mo ba alam kung nasaan siya?"

"Uh.." I looked at Renz whose currently organizing the keychains and shirts at the back part of the booth. Nakasuot din ito ng airpods sa isang ear kaya hindi niya ito narinig.

Why do I feel uneasy answering that question?

I should say he is in the SC office, right? Nasa dulo na ng dila ko, pero bakit hindi ko masabi?

"W-what do you need from him? I will deliver it to him na lang!" That's not it, Aryse. They asked for a location, not an errand!

Nagkatinginan silang magkakaibigan, "Ah, personal kasi, eh. 'Di bale kami na maghahanap sa kanya. Thank you!" Sabi no'ng babaeng may bitbit na small paper bag that has hearts design on it. Umalis na rin sila pagkatapos no'n.

I held my chest tightly.

What's this feeling again?

Ever since he transferred into this school, kung anu-ano na ang nararamdaman ko. Did he come to my life just to make me feel this way?

"What the hell, Aryse, get a grip of yourself!" I tried to wake myself up by slapping my cheeks.

Renz just finished arranging our items and when he saw me do that, he looked at me with concern, "Ayos ka lang ba? Nainis ka ba sa mga bumili?"