Second Chance Point

31: Estranged

He used to mean the world to me, and I believe with all my heart that I too meant the world the world to him. It's just that I did not believe him. Why was I so selfish?

These thoughts run off my mind as I make my way to Razon. The Archers have a scheduled game on Saturday against the Tamaraws and I have to interview the great Thomas Torres. It's like fate's playing a joke on me.

As I open the door to the gym, I found the Archers resting. Coach Juno noticed me and gave me a warm smile.

Sam: Good afternoon, coach!

Juno: Hello, Sam. What can I do for you today?

Sam: Yeah, I have to interview Thomas pero it can wait naman po. After your practice na lang po.

Juno: Ah, si Thomas? Well, okay. Isang round na lang ng drills then he's good to go.

I thanked him and he left. He went to where the other coaching staff are talking. I went to the benches were the Archers were.

Sam: Hi Archers!

JC: Hey, twin sister! What brought you here?

JC reached for the tripod that I have with me.

Sam: Courtside reporter, remember?

JC: Oh, yeah!

Then through my peripheral vision, I see Jeron running towards me.

Jeron: Sam! I'm really sorry. I did not want to do that to you. You were so vulnerable last time. I should have not done that. I'm really sorry.

JC looked puzzled. I did not tell him what happened.

JC: DID YOU TWO KISS?!

I looked around me and I swear everyone is looking at us. Well, everyone except for Thomas. His eyes are locked in the court.

I gave my brother a death stare, and pulled them to the side.

Sam: Anong we kissed? No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.No. No.

Jeron: Wow, 14 Noes? You must really hate me.

JC: Eh kasi naman Jeron was talking about vulnerability. Yan tuloy! What happened ba?

Jeron: Dude, told her the drunk Thomas incident. Sorry.

JC nodded. He does not seem mad or shocked or anything.

JC: Well, I believe that it's really about time that she knows.

Jeron: Yun, then she stormed off.

JC: Actually, I lost hope na these two will ever be back together. I don't think that they have learned their lessons. Hayaan mo lang sila Jeron.

Sam: And you two talk like I am not in here.

They smiled at me the started walking back to the court. I hate these two.

I sat on the bench and watched as the Archers do death drills.

Just like what he promised, Coach Juno pulled Thomas out after one round. I stood up and waited for him.

My heart, my stupid heart, started beating fast. I started feeling like I have a lump in my throat.

I watched as Thomas slowly walk his way towards me. I cannot resist looking at his face. So angelic, so peaceful.

So, how I do redeem myself from our last meeting where I confessed that I still have feelings for him? How do I do that?

Thomas: Hi Sam

I smiled at him. You have to be professional, Sam.

Sam: So, let's begin? Shall we go over there sa side?

He agreed. I picked up my stuff and started walking to the side.

Thomas: Sam, let me help you with your things.

I smiled and gave him my tripod. We walked to the corner of the court to give ourselves some privacy.

I started setting up my camera. I can see through my peripheral vision that he is watching me, or I'm just wishing that he is watching me.

Thomas: So Jeron kissed you?

I looked at him. His eyes are on his clasped hands, away from me.

Sam: What?

Thomas: JC...

Sam: Oh yeah, no. He didn't.

As soon as I finished setting up my camera, I sat beside him.

Thomas: How are you?

Sam: I'm good. How are you?

Thomas: I'm fine, I guess. Have you talked to Kiefer already?

Sam: It's been a while now.

Thomas: I see. So, you two are not dating anymore?

Sam: We never did.