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Status Update #5

Status update: Things happen when you least expect it.

As three o'clock neared, hindi na ako mapakali. I know I said I shouldn't expect anything from him but I just can't help feeling excited of the thought that I will get to spend time with him - kahit sa Honors Society Headquarters pa 'yun.

I gathered my things as soon as our prof left the room. Si France naman ay agad na lumapit sa akin.

"So pa'no sis, alam kong may date ka with the crush. Una na akong umalis ha?"

"Wait. Kinakabahan ako," I confessed.

"Oh my gosh! So this is how it is with you when going out on a date," ang natatawa n'yang sabi.

"At ang nakakainis ay hindi naman talaga ito date pero kinakabahan ako. Shet loser nga 'ata talaga ako eh."

"Shut up ka nga. Hindi 'yan pagiging loser 'no! Okay lang na kabahan at kiligin ka dahil makakasama mo si crush. Hello 'no, ilang taon ka na nagpapantasya sa kanya kaya natural lang na ganyan ang feeling mo ngayong kinakausap ka na n'ya. 'Yun nga lang tignan ka n'ya halos mamatay ka na, paano pa kaya 'yang magkasama kayo."

"I guess you're right."

"Of course I'm right. And speaking of the devil, don't look now but he's already outside waiting for you."

Kumalabog na naman ang puso ko. Lintek na puso talaga ito, gusto 'ata akong patayin.

"Sis, 'wag mo muna akong iwan. Sabay tayong lumabas, please. Nangangatog 'ata ang tuhod ko eh."

"Alam mo ibang klase ka rin eh. Sumali ka sa pageant at humarap sa napakaraming tao with full confidence pero ngayon hindi makapag-isa."

"'Wag mo na ako sermonan, samahan mo na lang ako please."

"Eh ano pa nga ba? Hayaan ko ba naman ang bestfriend kong himatayin sa harap ng pag-ibig n'ya?" she mocked. "Tara na nga."

Nilagay ko ang strap ng Jansport ko sa aking balikat at hinawakan ang bouquet. Nakasandal si RJ sa pader sa harap ng pinto ng room namin. Dumeretso s'ya ng tayo nang nakita n'ya kaming lumabas ng room.

"Hi!" I greeted.

He smiled at me tapos biglang natigilan nang nakita ang hawak kong mga bulaklak. "Wow. I told you you're gonna be popular. So who's it from?"

"Huh? Hindi galing sa 'yo?" France suddenly asked. I had to nudge her for that.

"Ha?" sabi naman ni RJ.

"Ah... ah... RJ, ito nga pala ang bestfriend ko, si Francine."

"Hi Francine. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you, too, RJ. So paano sis, I'll go ahead. Baka nandyan na yung sundo ko eh."

We watched her leave. When we couldn't see her anymore I turned my attention back to him. And so did he.

"Let's go?" I gave him a nod and then we started walking. " So, who are those from?"

"Uhm... hindi ko alam eh. Wala namang name sa card."

"Wow, may secret admirer ka na ah."

"Sira. So what do I need to do next para matanggap sa Honors Society."

"Wala naman actually. I'm bringing you to the headquarters so we can sort of orient you about what happens in the org. Tapos you'll just have to sign the registration form just like in any other orgs. And then that's it."