Behind the Limelight

Chapter Two

*Bzzt, bzzt*

FROM: D👻
Mauiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn Donny, ang aga pa. Ano bang problema nito?

TO: D👻
What the hell is your problems Dons? Ang aga pa. 😒

I normally wake up din kasi at 7:00 AM since 9:00 AM pa yung start ng classes ko. AND GUESS WHAT?! IT'S 6:10 AM.

FROM: D👻
Oops sorry maam. Sasabihan lang sana kita na magbebreakfast tayo sa McDonalds since magkatabi lang pala tayo ng condo unit LOL SURPRISING RIGHT

WAIT WHAT?!

*Knock, knock*

"Sino yan? Ang aga pa po", sabi ko. "Hey, its Donny! Can I get inside?", tanong niya and since mabait ako, pinapasok ko nalang. "MAUI!! Good morning!!", he was legit approaching me for a hug kaya naisipan kong tumakbo. "Eww, ang clingy mo! We just met like kahapon lang. Stay away from meeeeeee", pagiging pabebe ko pERO TOTOO NAMAN AH. KAHAPON LANG KAMI NAGKITA OKAY. "Suuuus, arte mo. Maligo kana, breakfast tayo tapos sasabay papuntang Enderun", utos niya sakin. Wow, Dons, kapal. "Paano na si kuya Henry?! Susunduin niya ako", tanong ko. "I already told him na oopsie", sagot niya habang nilibot buong unit ko. "Uy grabe, ang laki ng unit mo. Parang bahay na. Andito ba to sa mga options? Your unit is bigger than the one I paid for which is yung pinakamalaki", sabi niya. Nahalata pala niya.

"I requested that kay Daddy since we own this condominium naman kaya okay lang. And since this is the top floor, may isang room pa inside my room. Like sa ladder kapa aakyat kapag dun ka matutulog", sagot ko sa kanya. My room's theme is pastel kasi it looks satisfying and clean. He curtly nodded and I went to the bathroom.

Since Friday ngayon at civilian day, I decided to wear black ripped jeans, white fitted shirt and Stan Smith. Pagkatapos kong magbihis ay umalis din agad kami para maiwasan ang malate.

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"So, Maui, what do you want?", Donny asked me what I want and I chose Pancakes, Hashbrown with Brewed coffee since I'm coffeeholic. He told me din na libre niya even though I insisted na ako nalang. "I'm a man, Maui, it's my responsibility to pay for the food when I told you we'll eat breakfast together, okay?", he would always say as an excuse. Napapairap nalang ako kapag yan ang sagot niya sakin.

After we ate, we stayed more until somebody, well specifically a girl, came to our table. I can see joy in her eyes like she's seen the love of her life. Oh wait, kasama ko pala si Donny. Baka siya. "Hi Donny!!! I'm Zari, a big fan of yours ever since you were a guest in GGV, I'd never thought I'd see you here. I swear! Can I have a photo with you?", dire-diretsong sabi niya kay Dons. Ngumiti nalang si Donny at sumagot,"Thank you, Zari. Yes, yes, sure I don't mind". Tumayo si Donny and took a selfie with Zari. After Donny took a seat, she said goodbye din at nagpahabol pa ng,"Girlfriend mo ba to, Dons? Bagay kayo", sabay turo sakin. Ngumiti nalang ako at umalis din siya.

"Yiee, kilig ka sa sinabi ni Zari ha", pang-aasar ni Donny sakin. "Kapal mo. Alis na tayo, Donny, please", pagmamaka-awa ko. "Asus, denial pa. Fine, alis na tayo", tumayo kami at dumiretso sa sasakyan niya.

Habang nagda-drive siya papuntang Enderun, I cant help but think na he's famous already, he's got looks and the charisma. "Dons?", I asked. "Hmm?", he replied while still driving. "You're famous na pala? I thought you're still planning to join showbiz?", I asked again. Damn, I'm curious, okay. "Well, I don't really consider myself famous pa, and I dont consider them as fans, they're like friends for me", he replied honestly. After his answer, I just nodded and smiled.

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After that, dumating din kami sa classroom at wala pa namang masyadong tao. Wala din nangyaring buong araw. Dismissal na namin ngayon at umuulan. Damn, Kuya Henry also said na flat daw yung tire and I have to wait for like an hour or mag commute nalang ako but hell, I won't risk my life especially when it's getting dark.

Humintay lang ako sa waiting shed kasama ang iba pang students nung may mahagilap akong pamilyar na kotse na papalapit sakin. Bumukas ang bintana at si Donny pala yun. "Hey, it's raining and you're still waiting. Gusto mo sumama? Same tower naman tayo eh", he suggested. At dahil wala na akong choice, sumakay nalang ako instead of waiting at baka mag-isa nalang ako dun sa waiting shed.

Nung dumating na kami sa condo ay biglang kumulog at kumidlat kaya dahil sa takot ko ay napatalon ako kay Donny. "I-I'm sorry, t-takot lang talaga ako sa kulog at kidlat....", pagpapaumanhin ko. "Nah, it's okay. I get that a lot since Solana, my sister, is also scared sa ganun", he said. Hinatid niya ako sa unit ko at nagpasalamat ako,"Dons, thank you talaga for this day. I swear, babawi ako sayo", I said. "Sure", he replied while smiling.

Bago niya isinirado ang pinto niya, "Should I be honest with you, Maui, you're cute", he said and left me stunned in front of my door. Damn, Donny.

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12:40 AM and I'm done with chapter 2! ❤