LUHA (MBS #2)

PROLOGO

Ysabelle's Stand Point

April 17, 2018

"What do you mean break na kayo ni John Anderson?"

"Anong dictionary ang gusto mo para maintindihan mo ang definition ng salitang 'Break'?" tinungga ko ang isang basong tequila bago tumingin kay Ella. We're currently in a bar somewhere near my condo. "Edi, Split na kami. Wala na kami." dag-dag ko before gesturing on the bartender na bigyan niya ako ng isa pang baso. May high tolerance naman ako sa alcohol so hindi ako madaling malasing.

"Girl, there's no need of dictionary. What I want to know is why did you broke up?" Tanong niya while crossing her legs at naka tingin sa akin ng seryoso.

"I just feel like breaking up with him." I said nonchalantly, smirking. But I know I'm lying.

I broke up with him kase alam kong niloloko niya lang ako. Alam kong he's planning to break up with me kaya inunahan ko na siya, alam ko din na he's dating another girl while we're still on. What a jerk. Honestly, noong una, laro lang naman talaga para sakin but then, cupid's an assh*le. At Gago din si John Anderson Arceño!

Ang gago niya kase, kung kailan nasa part na ako na nagkakagusto na ako sakanya at binibigyan niya na ako ng rason para mag bago, mag seryoso, sinira niya lang lahat. Kaya eto, back to the Game.

Kung sa bagay, Love is like a Game. Don't play it right, play is wise.

"Anderson was the only guy na tumagal, right? Kase normally, 3 months rule ka lang. Isipin mo ba naman, umabot ng almost 5 months ang gago."

And that's true. I have 3 months rule. Si Anderson lang ang tumagal. But let me get this clear, I am still a Virgin. I don't give my V-card. May dignidad pa naman ako, hindi lang halata at nirirespeto ko yung sarili ko at hindi ako tanga para ibigay ang bandila sa lalakeng nasa lamesa mo lang para mag laro. I know every guy's game so they can't fool me.

"Well, I'm entertained by his game" sagot ko. Lying again. Those moment before I broke up with him, I almost thought it wasn't just a game anymore. I started to trust that maybe, like me... He's feeling something different, something worth fighting. "Someone I could play with before I go to LA and deal with reality and stress."

Yes, A few months from now, I'll be going to Los Angeles, California. I'll be taking over Mom's business, A clothing line. Pumayag din naman ako since fashion is a thing for me and I fancy dressing up. Pumayag si Mama na doon na din ako mag continue ng studies ko sa college habang magkasama kami sa business niya, nandyan naman daw siya para tulungan ako. Siguro maganda din yun para makalayo na ako sa lugar na 'to. Malayo sa masasamang alaala na meron ako. "Are you sure, Ysabelle? I know you, The very moment he got you messed up with your 3-Months rule, hindi na normal yon."

This b*tch really know me well.

"Tell me, did you fall for him?"

My heartbeat's accelerating.

"No!---I mean, alam mo naman na I'm not capable of loving, right?"

"Gotcha."

"what?"

"Defensive ka na. Nafall ka nga sakanya"