MHORFELLE GANG

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RAEL'S POV
Wednesday's morning . Boarding House. Pool Area.

Nakaupo kaming dalawa ni Aom sa edge ng pool at nakatampisaw sa tubig ang mga paa namin. Habang ang ibang kasama namin ay may kanya-kanyang ginagawa sa loob.

"So, you really in relationship with him?" pangungumpirma ko.

"Hmm. (nakatingin sa pool) Not yet official with my parents. But I planning to tell them, personally. Maybe, the day before the ball in the mansion." awkward niyang saad. At binigyan ako ng weak smile.

"Have you ever doubted about his feelings for you?" Me (curious)

Umiiling siya at ngumiti sa harap ng pool.

"Pardon me?" Me

"I didn't doubt about his feelings for me. But, (napatingin sa akin) .. at first, I doubted with mine. (napatingin ulit sa pool)" Aom (weak smile)

"Or maybe, your confused because he triggered your nightmare, and his your first guy that you crushed nor loved." Me

"Maybe. You're right." nakangiting pagsasang-ayon niya.

Natahimik kaming dalawa.

"Are you the one who told Blue to asked me for not-so-friendly date?" Me (curious)

Napatingin siya sa akin.

"Oh. I just gave him an idea. And I didn't expect to do it. Atsaka pumayag ka sa invitation niya sa'yo?" Aom (nang-aasar)

"Yeah. Three times, actually." Me (awkward)

"So? May nadeveloped na bang feelings sa isa't-isa?" Aom (evil grin)

"I don't think so... but in our third date, he confessed me that he liked me and asked me if I allows him to court me." nag-aalinlangan at awkward kong sagot.

"Ano namang isinagot mo sa tanong niya?" Aom (curious)

"I said yes. And I told him... to court my parents, he already did before asking me on a date." nakangiting saad ko.

"Oh, that's nice! (proud) ... So? What can you say about the moves of the childish gangsta named Blue Santos?" Aom (excited)

"Iba-ibang siya sa mga nakilala ko dati, siguro dahil sa childish siya tulad ng nakikita natin. In our dates, he's kinda sweet, caring and gentleman. Also, I didn't expect him to act and dressed as a well-known young man like the other gangmates. I remembered our 2nd date, he introduces me to his parents. Sobrang saya nila at halos malagutan ako ng hininga sa higpit ng yakap nila, buti na lang ay napatigil ni Blue bago pa ako mahimatay sa harap ng parents niya." mahabang kwento ko.

"What a warmed welcome for you. And also, I'm happy for you, Rael." Aom (smile)

"Thanks Aom. Ako din, masaya ako para sa iyo ni Evan. Kapag inaway ka niya, sabihan mo lang ako at reresbakan natin siya." natatawang saad ko.

Nagtawanan kami.

"Rael?" Aom, nakatingin sa pool.

"Hmm?"

"Can you do me a little favor?" Aom (serious)

"Sure. What is it?"

"Can we make a scene?" Aom

"Make what?"

"A little scene that could catch some attentions. Iyong ginagawa nating prank scene dati. Remember, pretending to be in the unexpected scene." nakangising paliwanag niya.

"Then? What do you want me to do? Scream for help?" Me (confused)

"Exactly!" Aom (evil grin)

"Ano namang gagawin nating scene para makuha ang mga attentions nila?" Me (nagtataka)