Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig

Chapter 4: Preparing for the Unexpected

Chapter 4:

Nang makauwi ako sa bahay, I finished my assignments. I also checked my phone. Unfortunately, no messages and no missed call for me.

I was in my room. I feel empty so I turned my radio on. Music is my only escape to the reality. I lay down and look above the ceiling. Stare at my glow in the dark sticker. It's been a while since I had a relationship. I had a 2 years relationship with someone but unfortunately it didn't work out. I haven't figured out what happened and why it ended. I began to think if It was me or he's just really a jerk?

Out of boredom, I sent a group message. See if who will response. It's been few hours passed before somebody replied. I haven't check the time. 11pm na pala. Almost midnight and haven't got my sleep pa.

I texted some of my old friends and so as Alex.

"Hi! Gwa m? Kilala mo pa ba ako?"

Alex replied," Oo naman! is this Ashley?"

"Yup! Glad you remember."

"Grabe ka naman! Kanina lang kausap kita sa cafeteria makakalimutan ba agad kita? Ganun ba talaga ka-ulyanin tingin mo sakin?"

"Sorry! hindi naman! Just checking. Malay mo lang..."

"Bakit gising ka pa? Maghahating-gabi na ah? sige ka papangit ka nyan!"

"Ikaw nga din eh! bakit gising ka pa?"

"I can't sleep! I'm not used to sleeping early.Insomnia?"

"Well ikaw nga hindi pumapangit eh ang tagal mong matulog, ako pa kaya?"

"Compliment ba yun?"

"Hhhmmm...siguro?"

"Matulog ka na! ako sanay naman akong matagal natutulog. wag mo ko gayahin. Model like you should sleep early.Sige ka lalaki lalo eyebags mo!Kita nalang tayo sa school bukas.Nyt2💤"

Nahiya naman ako nung sinabi nyang lalaki lalo eyebags ko. Ibig sabihin ang laki pala talaga ng eye bags ko? I get up and rushed to the mirror and check. Tinititigan ko ang mukha ko sa salamin. I smiled and make compliments to myself.

Ang ganda ko kaya! Bakit ba ako magpapaapekto sa sinabi nya? then I remember he said,"kita nalang tayo sa school bukas." Oh my! I'm gonna see him tomorrow? I should look good! I should be sleeping.

Kinabukasan, I got up early. Brushed my teeth and showered. As I finish taking a bath, I opened my closet. I sat down in front my closet. I can't decide what to wear. I got a lot of stuff. Some of them were from my sponsors. Sa dami ng magaganda kong damit, I can't choose. Bumabalik sa isip ko si Alex. Lalo tuloy akong na-conscious. Haaaaysss😰 Why am I stressing myself on what to wear? does it matter anyway? It took me an hour to decide just on the clothes itself.

Hindi ko alam pero as I walk upon the school vicinity, I was getting excited. Went to my class. When the class dismissed, I went to the cafeteria and grab a drink. I was alone and quite disappointed. I haven't seen anyone familiar. No trace of Alex, Anthon or even Vince. Kung kelan nag-effort akong mag-ayos. Well anyway, I should look good all the time! Not because of anyone else but myself.

I had no further business on the school since my classes are already done. I'm exhausted and need to go home. Palabas na ako ng school. Standing on the waiting shed for a cab when I heard 2 girls chatting around. Their conversation was about Alex.

Girl 1: "Nakita mo na ba si Alex?"

Girl 2: "Hindi nga eh! baka naman affected padin sya sa pag-drop out ni Niña?

Girl 1: "Anong connect?"

Girl 2: "Andyan kaya si Niña kanina! Kinuha yung school records nya."

Girl 1: "Bakit naman sya magiging affected eh hindi naman naging sila?

Girl 2: "Eh yun na nga eh! Hindi man naging sila, alam mong may something sa kanila. Kaya nga tayo asar kay Niña diba?

Girl 1: "Kawawa naman yung prince charming natin.Kaya siguro nagtsatsaga syang kasama si Maya!"

Girl 2: "Adik! Tropa nya naman talaga si Maya eh! Partner in crime nya nga yun diba? Kaya nga si Maya badtrip din kay Niña dahil pag andyan si Niña, etsapwera si Maya!"

Girl 1: "Sabagay! Buti nalang wala na si Niña! wala na tayong karibal!"

Pinakikinggan ko lang ang usapan nila pero hindi ako nagpahalata. I stand there as If I'm still waiting for a ride. Suddenly,...

Girl 2: "Adik wag mo masyadong lakihan ang bibig mo sa pagtawa! nakakahiya ka! Palapit si Prince charming dito oh!"

Nagulat ako sa narinig ko. Biglang bumilis ang takbo ng puso ko. Dahan dahan akong lumingon sa paligid. Kung hindi ako nagkakamali si Alex ang tinutukoy nilang Prince charming.

Girl 1: "Asan? Asan sya?!"

Girl 2: "Joke lang!! tignan mo kinabahan ka noh?!" (sabay tawa)

Girl 1: "Bwisit ka pinagtitripan mo ba ako!"

Napahawak ako sa hibla ng buhok ko at dahan dahang tinakip to sa mukha ko. Parang ako ata yung natamaan sa sinabi nung isang babaeng kinabahan. Sa totoo lang, ako nga yata ang ninerbyos sa biro nung babaeng yun.

Habang nasa loob ako ng taxi on my way home, I opened up the Facebook application on my phone. Typing on the search engine, "Alexander Montemayor".Hindi ko pa pala sya friend so I sent a friend request. I browse on his page. Look at his profile. His Facebook is open for public view. I scroll down and found a pic. It wasn't from his post. It was only tagged on him. It looks like they're on a party. Madami silang nasa picture but what caught my eye was this girl beside him. I stare at the picture. They look happy. Nakaakbay si Alex sa isang girl while his other hand was holding a cigar.

This might be the girl those girls are talking about. She looks familiar to me. Seems that she's another student from our high school days. I don't know her personally but she really looks familiar. She might be this Niña. I long pressed the photo and saved it on my phone. Why? I don't know either.