TAMED XXXV - BRAVEHEARTS
THE days flew by after that night, and we haven't seen each other since. It's not like we could, now that she's no longer my professor. Or maybe she's deliberately avoiding me, that could be why she went in the opposite direction when she saw me today.
Gaya ng mga salitang nabitiwan ko, kailangan kong manindigan pero ilang araw na akong kinukulit nina Mama at Kuya na imbitahin ang propesora. Birthday kasi ni Kuya bukas at isa ito sa pangunahing bisitang inaasahan sa bahay.
"Good morning, Professor Sandoval." The grey blazer, white top, and pencil skirt ensemble she wore showcased her beauty perfectly. Malinis 'yong pagkaka-high ponytail ng itim niyang buhok at mukang sadya ang pagkaka-tabi ng dalawang hibla ng kanyang buhok sa magkabilang pisngi niya.
"Morning," tanging tugon niya. Her stern posture exuded confidence as she elegantly tossed her hair to one side, tilting her head and striding down the walkway like a professional model.
Todo ngiti siya sa mga estudyanteng nadadaanan niya tapos sa 'kin pa ginanahan magtaas ng kilay? Ayoko mang gawin ito ay sinabayan ko siya sa paglalakad, regalo ko na rin kay kuya kapag napapayag ko ito.
"Birthday ni Kuya bukas, they're expecting you to attend but no pressure."
"I can't make it. Please send my advance greetings to your brother."
"Okay," tumango lamang ako at nagkibit balikat, wala akong panahong mamilit ngayong umaga dahil marami pa akong gagawin.
"Zamantha!" Grupo ni Ashton ang sumisigaw sa pangalan ko, agad silang lumapit sa amin. Dumoble ang ingay nila nang mapansin nilang si Professor Sandoval ang kausap ko, para silang mga fanboys na kulang na lang ay magpa-autograph.
"Magandang umaga, Professor Sandoval!" His two friends were the first to greet her, then Ashton followed with a shy smile.
"Ang blooming niyo naman po, ma'am, iba talaga kapag inspired!"
"Ang swerte talaga ni Professor Wontheryll!" magkasunod na kumento pa ng dalawa.
"Don't you have other classes to attend?" the professor asked sharply, making them lower their voices.
"Late na nga po kami ng five minutes, ma'am. Ito kasing si Ashtong ang bagal pumorma kay Zamantha." Kinaladkad nila ang nahihiyang si Ashton sa harapan ko, may dala itong dalawang papel sa kamay.
Ashton's shy smile accompanied his question, "Zamantha, may binili kasi akong theatre movie tickets. Actually, I bought them for the both of us kasi alam kong hilig mo ang mga ganito. Are you free this Thursday night? Bukas ng gabi."
Hindi ko tuloy maproseso agad ang aking isasagot dahil sa nakikinig na propesora sa aming tabi, nakasandal lang ito sa pader na parang nanonood ng boring movie habang pinagmamasdan kami.
"Ang totoo niyan, our friend is asking you for a date, Miss Zamantha. Alam mo namang crush na crush ka nitong si Ashtong. Sana ay mapagbigyan mo." One of his friends, who was quite talkative, gave me a meaningful wink.
Lumapit ako kay Ashton, ayoko kasing marinig ng lahat ang tugon ko at baka mapahiya siya. Ngumiti ako. "I appreciate the invitation, but I already have plans for that night. May okasyon kasi sa bahay. Maybe another time?"
"No worries, I totally understand pero maghihintay pa rin ako dahil baka makahabol ka pa. Let's catch up soon!" huling pahayag ni Ashton bago pa ito tuluyang kaladkarin ng mga kaibigan niyang naghahabol ng oras para sa kanilang susunod na klase.
I released a deep breath and then faced the professor to excuse myself. "Professor-"
"Landi." I heard her mumbled, inirapan pa niya ako bago niya ako tinalikuran.
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Tamed [GL-Sapphics]
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