Turning Tables (ON-GOING)

Chapter Nineteen

Escape

Me and my squad are at the University's field. Sa field kami pumunta kasi mas malawak d'on at may maraming lamesa. We sat and placed all the materials that we needed.

We have a long vacant time kaya we used it to do all the tasks na pinapagawa sa amin. Preparation ito para sa upcoming College days. It will start next week Thursday until Saturday.

I sat beside Nico and Alexis. Si Yna and Ivan naman and of course, JC and Tasha. Pero si Travis, hindi pa rin nagpakita.

It's been three days na absent siya. I asked Ivan again, pero iyon parin ang sinabi niya, na masama pa rin ang pakiramdam ni Travis. Mas lalo akong hindi naniniwala sa sinasabi ni Ivan. I started to worry even though I said harsh words to him.

I'm even tempted to text him or visit him, to check if he's okay pero sinabihan ako ni JC na huwag muna. That I should give him time and space. I don't know if alam ba ng ibang friends ko kung ano na ang kalagayan ni Travis ngayon. Hindi ko nalang rin sila pinilit. Instead, I keep myself busy with the use of my laptop. Searching for some ideas and designs on how to make a kubo with the materials that we just collected yesterday.

Alexis even showed me the native delicacies na napili niya at ipapakita niya sa group namin, mamaya. We need to meet after our classes everyday. Busy na nga halos lahat ng students sa College of Business. Napatigil kami sa aming ginagawa dahil sa biglang pagsalita ni Ivan.

"Ba't pa kasi gusto ng payatot na 'yon ang mga seashells?" Ivan complained.

"Hey! Payatot has a name, you know" Yna said while putting shells on the sides a picture frame.

Ivan keeps on complaining about it. He is not used to this kind of work. He finds it tiring and hassle. Based on my observation, Chinese people are hardworking. Bata palang sila, tinuturuan na sila tungkol sa negosyo. Pero I don't know with Ivan. Sobrang senyorito! His siblings are already helping with their business. Siya lang ang iyong walang pake.

Teammate sina Ivan at Yna. Tapos ang napili pa kasi ng kanilang grupo ay mga handmade na product with seashells as the design or accessories.
Their leader assigned them to place shells on materials that can be used as accessories.

Ivan growled. "See? Tinawag mo nga rin siya ng payatot o! Payatot naman talaga iyon, e"

"Who's that payatot ba?" I asked.

"Hay nako! It's just Carla, our team leader, Ellie. Iwan ko talaga diyan kay Ivan. Nagma-make names na naman siya sa mga people" si Yna.

Padabog na kinuha ni Ivan ang glue gun at nag-dikit na rin ng mga seashells. Yna rolled her eyes at him at nag-patuloy sa kanyang ginagawa. These two, para talagang aso't-pusa. Hindi magkasundo.

"Travis is in Bali?" biglang sabi ni Tasha sa malambot na boses.

Napatingin kaming lahat ni Tasha n'ong sinabi niya iyon. Pagkatapos lumipat ang mga tingin nila sa akin. Si Alexis lang ang tinignan ko. She looked worried so I just gave her a small smile.

"Seryoso?" tanong ni Ivan.

"Yes, I saw his pic on Instagram" Tasha showed her screen to us.

Everyone leaned closer to Tasha para makita iyong photo. Tumayo pa sila Ivan at Yna to see a clearer view.

I don't know but it made me mad. Hindi ko nalang iyon tinignan. Inabala ko ang atensyon ko sa aking laptop. I continued to search for more designs, but there's a part of me wanted to take a peek at Travis' picture pero umaapaw parin iyong galit ko. Maybe, I'll just check it when I get home para hindi na rin nila makita. I sighed.