THE GIRL CODE

RULE #1: Know Your Frenemy. In My Case-FRENEMIES

Prologue

                The Bible has Ten Commandments. The Campus has Student Handbooks. Ang Government, may mga Batas. Ang establishments may Safety Rules. Eh ang barkada na puro girls? May Girl Code. Sacred, secretive, and super nakaka-stress na Girl Code. Can you imagine a clique na kailangan palaging may approval ng lahat bago mo magawa yung gusto mong gawin? Bago ka bumili ng food? Bago ka mag-decide kung gusto mo ba talaga ng skinny jeans? Bago ka magkagusto sa isang guy? Haaay. Are you willing to sacrifice true love and happiness for popularity?

 But the Girl Code was severely violated nung dumating sa mga buhay namin ang exchange student na si Gavin Del Prado. He is hot, buff, and capable of inciting an all-girl smack down. And all four of us wants to have him. Since I am so committed sa sarili kong rule na “Don’t Give Up”, sa tingin ninyo susuko ako ng ganon-ganon nalang? Ha. I don’t think so.

“Guys, have you heard the news na? Jen broke up with her boyfriend na pala noh?” sabi ni Chelsea habang busy pumipindot-pindot sa screen ng iPad niya.

Frenemy #1: Chelsea Cortez

Age: 20

Classification: Rich, Brainy, Techie girl of the group

Motto: “What is beauty if the brain is empty?”

Status: Single (Just 2 weeks ago)

What makes her a BFF: Smart, fun to be with, may sense lahat ng sinasabi, and a good adviser.  You can tell na hindi siya plastic. Has very good taste in fashion .

What makes her a Frenemy: She knows everything and she can tell everyone everything  about you.  Malakas ang convincing powers niya at marami ang followers niya sa Twitter, so everyone believes every work that leaves her mouth- even lies. She can make you perish on one word.

Threat level: Moderate

 Ang babaeng techie at laging updated sa mga kaganapan sa Campus. Break-ups, hook-ups, latest chismis; si Chelsea ang maaasahan diyan. Kaya pinangalanan naming siyang Miss 411. Marami siyang alam na hindi naming alam. She might be chismosa and all, pero si Chel ang Brainy Baby ng barkada. Hindi lang chismis ang makukuha sakanya, pati sagot sa mga homeworks meron siya. Active siya sa maraming school activities at member ng kung anu-anong academic clubs, kaya marami siyang kilala at marami siyang alam na secrets. Always updated din sa latest trends, sa bagong labas na fashion items online, every minute yata palaging may bagong post sa Instagram. Unica Hija kasi ng mga parents niyang parehong nasa Real Estate business, kaya medyo may pagka-spoiled ang bruha.

                “She should’ve broken up with him ages ago. Buti nga sakanya. Player kasi.” Sabi ni Stacey habang nag re-retouch ng face powder.

Frenemy #2: Stacey Ann Zacarias

Age: 19

Classification: Barbie ng barkada, laging naka full porma at make-up kahit anong occasion; Transformational Diva

Motto: “Don’t judge a pair of shoes on its price tag.”

Status: Single

What makes her a BFF: Pretty, magaling mag-ayos, magaling magdala, gusto niya lahat ng nakapaligid sakanya kasing ganda niya. Puno ng self- confidence.

What makes her a Frenemy: Alam na alam niyang lahat ng tao nagagandahan sakanya, so she can be so conceited sometimes. Mahilig mag classify ng tao base sa itsura at dating. Maramin siyang pwedeng masabi sayo pero wala kang masasabi pabalik. Kung magpalit ng boyfriend parang nagbibihis lang. Kaya walang sumeseryoso sakanya. Of course, walang nagtatagal sakanya.

Threat level: Low

Latest hairdo? Check. Latest na porma? Check. Beautiful face? Check. Sexy body? Check. Brains. Hmmm. Sige na nga, check. Charisma and charm? Super check. We gave her Miss Magnet as her nickname. Sa isang rampa lang niya, bihag na niya ang mga hottest guys sa Campus. Super taas ng standards pagdating sa boys. She will make them fall in love, at kapag inlove na, bigla nalang siyang aayaw. Tsk tsk. Witness kasi siya ng di magandang relationship ng parents niya kaya di naniniwala sa love and relationships. Eldest at only girl sa tatlong magkakapatid.

    “Okay. Not worth talking about. Tonight na pala yung opening ng bar that I was telling you about. We should come.” Sabi ni Saab habang taimtim na tinititigan ang magandang mukha sa salamin. “Besides, we should unwind. Nakaka-stress ‘tong week na ‘to. Ugh. I think I’m gonna have a zit because of that. Ew.”

 Frenemy #3: Saab  Montemayor

Age: 20

Classification: Queen Bee ng barkada

Motto: “What’s mine is mine. What’s yours can also be mine.”

Status:  Single

What makes her a BFF: Masarap kasama. Pag kasama mo siya, feel mong level-up ka na sa society. Magaling sumakay sa trip. Malakas ang dating. Influential. Founder of the Girl code.

What makes her a Frenemy: You will love her while hating her. There is something in this girl that will make you hate her pero at the same time you would still want to be in her company. Mabait ng kaibigan pero Satan-in-Heels kapag magalit. She is capable of ruining your reputation (and your life) in a snap. Pwede kang magalit sakanya pero huwag mo lang ipapaalam sakanya. Magaling makipag-plastikan. Manipulative and bitchy.

Threat Level: High

 Being friends with her is like asking for something great in exchange for something awful. Honestly, iba siya sa lahat ng babae sa Campus. Isang tingin niya lang sayo, gagawin mo na ang gusto niya. She can be very nice but can be so naughty. Pero kahit alam naming ganon ang ugali niya, hindi parin naming siya mahiwalayan. It’s like we want to win over her attention and approval. Parang hindi kami kumpleto kapag wala siya. Well, that’s why she’s the Queen Bee.

                “Hello? Earth to Camille! May kausap ba kami or what?” Saab told me with a snap of her fingers.

                “Sorry.” I replied.

                “Iniisip mo nanaman boyfriend mo? Buti pa kami walang iniisip. Walang stress.” Sabi ni Chelsea.

                By the way, I know kailangan ko ding ipakilala ng maayos ang sarili ko.

Name: Camille Sandejas

Age: 20

Classification: Co-Founder of the Girl Code, simpleng mamamayan, walang masyadong arte sa katawan pero may maipagmamalaki naman.

Motto:  “Don’t give up. Like ever.”

Status:  In a relationship with Tyrone Cruz

        

In the process, malalaman mo ang factors that makes me a BFF and a frenemy. Siguro curious ka din kung bakit ako lang ang in a relationship noh? It’s either curiosity or expectation.