When Playboy Falls (#Wattys2017)

Sneak Peak (Prologue:Introduction II)

KAUNTING SILIP

(PROLOGUE)

Ito talaga 'yong Prologue. Introduction the Second.

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Did you ever felt so attached with someone else?

Did you ever felt so happy upon seeing him?

Did you ever felt so weak and hyper at the same time whenever he's around?

Because if you've felt all of that, then congratulate yourself. You're in love!

I once felt that kind of feelings. I fell in love with a particular guy, a playboy to be exact but he just destroyed me. He just broke my heart. He took everything from me. He made my life a hell.

Alam mo 'yon? Papa-ibigan ka tapos kapag nahulog ka na ay bigla bigla ka na lang itatapon at iiwan sa ere. Like what the..

Natigil ako sa pag-iisip ng may marinig akong pamilyar na boses.

"Reel." I froze. I couldn't move. It's been nine years since the last day I talked to him. I don't know if I'm ready now to face him. He, who broke my heart into million pieces. He who killed me and my dying heart nine years ago.

Hindi ko siya nilingon. I'd pretend that I didn't heard him. Tumayo ako sa kinauupuan ko at nagkunwaring pupunta ng comfort room. I just walked and walked. Lutang ako. Marami na rin akong nakakabangga but I don't care.

I walked as fast as I can. Pero nahabol niya pa rin ako. Hindi matao sa lugar na 'yon.

"Reel." nahawakan niya ang braso ko. Hinarap niya ako sa kanya.

"Sabi ko na nga ba ikaw 'yan e," he told me. I couldn't look at him. When I did, I told him the words that might hurt him but I don't care. Wala pa 'yon sa mga naramdaman ko noon.

"Sorry but who are you?" I pretended that I didn't know him.

"Alam kong nine years na tayong di nagkikita, pero bakit ang sakit isiping nakalimutan mo na agad ako. It's me, Dave," he told me habang naka-ngiti. Nakakainis talaga 'yong klase ng ngiti niya. Paasa. Player.

"Dave?" I acted na inaalala ko kunwari ang pangalan niya.

"Jam Dave Montesalba, your boyfriend." I rolled my eyes at what he said.

"Ex-boyfriend," I corrected. Kapal ng mukha niyang sabihing boyfriend ko pa siya. As far as I know, matagal na niyang pinutol ang kung anumang meron kami. Kagigil.

Pero mukhang hindi niya narinig ang pagtatama ko dahil patuloy pa rin siya sa pagsunod sa'kin. Nariyang hinawakan niya pa ang kamay ko at niyakap ako.

"Fuck," I cursed. Mukhang nagulat naman siya sa tinuran ko kaya agaran siyang bumitaw.

Yeah, I've change.. a lot. At isa na roon ay ang pakikitungo ko sa kanya. Elos the Nerd was gone. I'm the New Elos now.

"I'm sorry." he said.

"No, its fine. I should be the one saying sorry. I'm Sorry if I cursed. Nagulat lang ako sa ginawa mo. You know, hindi na ako sanay and besides baka makita tayo ng Fiancé ko."

"Fiancé?" Mukhang nagulat siya sa sinabi ko. Why? is there any wrong about that?

"Yes. So if you don't mind, sorry pero hindi na kasi ako komportable na may kasamang iba aside from my Fiancé."

"I know that I should expect this but.. Damn! Why do it hurt like hell? Do you even remember me? Kahit ako lang Reel kahit hindi na 'yong mga pinagsamahan natin?" He asked me and for a short period of time, I wasn't able to utter any word. I hold my tongue because I don't know what to say. So I just sugarcoated my speech kahit pa gustong-gusto ko na siyang samapalin, sigawan at awayin but it is non-sense anyway. Tapos na kami. Hindi ko na dapat balikan pa ang matagal ng natapos at tinuldukan.

"Ah yeah. Of course, I remember you. Sino ba naman ang makalilimot sa first love and first heartbreak hindi ba?" I really tried not to sound bitter. Mabuti at nakisama ang boses ko sa'kin. I need to be strong now. I don't want him to see how he affects me by his mere presence. How weak I am whenever he's around.

Hindi siya umimik sa sinabi ko. Mukhang natigilan siya.

"Heartbreak? Did we break?" mahinang tanong niya. I rolled my eyes at him.

"Yes baby, we did break. But don't worry, I've already moved on okay? And this talks that we have is non-sensical. Excuse me but I have to go, I think Nate is looking for me now. Thanks for the talks." and then I kissed him in the cheek before I left.

"Reel, I'm sorry. I know I'm damn too late but.. I just want to say it kahit alam ko na hindi na nito mababago ang mga pangyayari. I still love you. I'm still in love with you now and Forever. I'll forever love you." he said and then I was lost.

Lumapit siya sa'kin, I don't know how pero namalayan ko na lang na kakaunting distansya na lang pala ang namamagitan sa'min.

"I love you Reel and I'm very sorry. I'm sorry kasi kukunin na ulit kita sa kanya. You're mine to begin with." and then he kissed me.

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Posted: June 10, 2016