Taking Risks

TR~~14

Chapter 14 - Loyal guy

Tricia's POV

Tuesdays were the worst. Excitement amd nervousness ran through my mind the whole day. New school, New chapter of my life and my last year as Senior high. Addy and I didn't talk that much. We're both busy with preparations.

I don't have any idea why my parents forced me to transfer at a new school. Gladly, Tita Rhea (Danica's mom) transfered Danica also. I won't feel lonely on the first days I think...

Wednesday came. I woke up early not because I'm excited but because I don't have any reason to rush on my first day. I need to look well.

I called Danica. I asked if I can drop by her house para sabay na kaming pumasok. She eventually said yes.

"Anong oras ka uuwi?" Mom asked.

"Wala pa po akong schedule, ma. But maybe I'll come home early, first day palang naman."

"Oh okay. Kuya Mario is waiting for you outside."

Huh? Where did that name come from?

"Who's that?" I asked.

"Oh. Forgot to tell you. He's our new driver."

"Ahh. Mauna na po ako. Bye mom!"

Pagkalabas ko, sumakay na ako agad. Dadaanan ko pa si Danica.

"Ahm Kuya, may dadaanan lang po ako na bahay."

"Sige ma'am"

"Ishang nalang po." Not used to being called ma'am. Masyadong formal.

"Dito na kuya, wait lang."

Pagbukas ko ng pintuan ng sasakyan, nakita ko na agad si Danica sa pintuan nila. Her mom waved as goodbye as we got inside the car.

After 20 minutes, We're here. Parking Lot palang, malaki na. Nice one, huh?

"Kuya Mario, itetext ko nalang po sila sa bahay pag magpapasundo na ako. Thankyou."

"Sige po ma'am. Ay, Ishang pala. Pasensya na po." He said. I just smiled and closed the door.

Naglakad na kami ni Danica and we saw some students at the center. May pinagkakaguluhan sila and I think that's the student names listed para malaman kung saan yung section mo.

"Excuse me, excuse me." Sabi namin ni Danica habang nakikipag gitgitan sa mga tao.

Nakita ko yung section ng mga grade 12 at dun kami naghanap ni Danica. I pointed my fingers on each names para mahanap ko yung names namin.

Cole, Danica Mae Delgado

"Omg omg! Danica I saw your name! Ito oh!" I said as I pointed her name.

"Wait, let's find yours." She said

Nakaturo parin yung kamay ko sa papel, pababa ng pababa hanggang sa nakita ko na yung pangalan ko. Yes! Finally!

Mauricio, Tricia Chizane Floresca

"WE'RE ON THE SAME SECTION!" Danica shouted. I was relieved. Akala ko magkakahiwalay kami ng section.

"Room 403, 4th floor. Tara na!" I said to her. Dun daw yung classroom namin, I saw it while I was finding our names.

"4th floor?! What the hell!" She complained.

"What? May magagawa ka?"

"Nothing. It's just so tiring."

"I know right."

We can't do anything. Kung doon yung room namin, so let it be. Exercise na din yun hahaha!

Pag pasok namin, we saw some chairs at the back. So dun nalang kami umupo. Wala pang 3 minutes para makapagpahinga, A woman came in. Halatang teacher ang isang toh. She introduced herself and she's gonna be our adviser for the whole school year. She discussed some school and classroom rules, requirements this school year, and many more. Parang orientation lang yung nangyari and then she told us that we are dismissed. Finally!

Pag tayo ko galing sa kinauupuan ko, may narinig akong nag hi saamin ni Danica. So I lifted my chin to see who's that.

"Hi! New students, right?"

"Yep." I said.

"Ako nga pala si Railene. Railene Chua. Pero tawagin nyo nalang akong Rai. Can we be friends?" She said as she offered her hands so nakipag-shake hands na rin kami ni Danica.

"Oo naman. Why not? That would be great!" Danica said with excitement.

"Gusto nyo mag tour muna bago kayo umuwi?" Rai asked. I think that's okay. Maaga pa naman.

"Sure. Tara?" I said.

Lumabas na kami sa classroom, then bumaba na kami sa grounds.

"Ang laki ng Razvard University noh?" Sabi ni Danica.

"Sinabi mo pa."

"Bakit nga pala parang wala kang friends masyado? Di ka naman transferee diba?" I asked.

"May bestfriend ako dati at sya lang talaga nakakasundo ko dito but she migrated."

She shared some stories while we walk.

"Dun banda yung building ng college department. Madaming gwapong varsities dyan pero karamihan playboy kaya wag kayo basta bastang magtitiwala tyaka about sa sinabi ko sainyo kanina, diba isa lang yung nakasundo ko dito sa university? Kasi yung mga estudyante dito ang aarte, mapatapobre ay nako! Ewan ko ba!" Rai explained to us.

"Oh. You can be with us anytime kung wala kang kasabay mag recess or anything." Danica offered. Rai just smiled as she continues to tell stories.

"Pero alam nyo guys, may narinig ako na loyal varsity player. Graduate sya ng highschool dito and I heard nandito parin sya, pero sa college department na."

"Anong name?" I asked.

"Di ko kilala eh. Tanong mo sa mga chismosa nating mga classmate. I'm sure alam nila yun." Lol. I'll ask pag may time. 1/4 chismosa ako eh.

"How did you say na loyal sya?" I asked.

"May kwento kasi yan. Tara dun tayo sa bench."

We sat down and then she started telling the story about this loyal guy.

"Narinig ko lang naman ito. Sabi nila ang gwapo nya and agree naman ako dun kasi minsan pag dumadaan sya, kinikilig na yung mga babae pero never kong inalam yung pangalan nya. So yun na nga haha gwapo nga sya so madaming babae ang nagkakandarapa sa kagwapuhan nya pero she never entertained any girls. May hula sila na dahil yun sa past nya na nag migrate somewhere."

I think I heard that story before but I'm not sure where.

"Maganda ba yung girl?" Hays Danica, what kind of question...lol

"Oo. Simple lang sya kaso di mahilig makipagbiruan kaya walang nakakasundo yun except sa ex-boyfriend nya na loyal."

"Eh? Grabe. Didn't she had any hard time with coping with students here? Hindi nya ba naisip na baka pag chismisan sya sa sobrang seryoso nya?" asked.

"Ahm. I don't think so. Pag may nalaman kasi si guy na gossips about her girl, malalagot yung mga yun."

"Wow huh? Night in shining armor ang peg? Pwede din fictional character." Danica said and laughed.

After our chitchats, nagpasundo narin ako kay kuya Mario.

I received a message from Addy. Omg.

4:05 pm
"Text me when you're home. Ingat, feeler."

Di nya talaga maalis yung feeler hmp.

4:06 pm
"I'm home na po, feeler!!!" I replied.

4:06
"Can I call?" He asked. My heart started to beat faster. I don't know why. Is it because it's our first time to talk on the phone? Hmm...

4:07
"Okay."