My Sweet Melody (completed)

Chapter 4

Crystel gently pressed the doorbell. Nasa tapat siya ngayon ng bahay nila Lizzy. She's been texting her, kaso walang sagot. Di niya alam kung sa bahay ba nito o sa ibang lugar gaganapin ang practice ng cotillion. Nag-prisinta naman si Mark na sunduin siya from their university after their summer work, pero tumanggi siya. Di niya kasi anong oras ang tapos nila.

She was about to hit the buzzer again after few minutes na wala pa din nagbubukas, but the gate open, to her surprise, it was Dave who open the gate for her.

Natulala si Crystel for few seconds. She was lose of words. There in front of her is her first love. Tingin niya ay nag-workout ang binata, it's obvious on his sweaty shirt. But the sweat doesn't make him look smelly or dirty, in fact, it makes him look sexier. Ayyy! Crystel, anong sexy pinagsasabi mo? Ang bata mo pa para sa term na sexy! bulong niya sa sarili.

Di niya alam kung gaano sila katagal na nakatingin lang sa isa't isa. She knew she have to say something, kaso feeling niya nalunok niya ang lalamunan niya. Diyahe! Then she heard him speak, 

"H-hi! Why are you here?" he asked smiling. That smile made Crystel feels more conscious. Shocks! Kala niya, she is over him? Oh eh ano ngayong ngiti lang, nakalimutan na niyang nag-move on siya? gusto matawa ng dalaga sa naisip niya. She take all the courage she could have to give him a reply. 

"Aa-aa-hh! I've been texting Lizzy kasi, but she's not replying eh. I thought to go here instead. Di ko kasi alam kung saan tutuloy for the practice ng cotillion niya. Andiyan ba siya?" she asked wishing she looks cool and poise although she doubt it. 

"Hmm, wala siya eh. Not sure kung san yung venue nyo for today's practice though. If you want, pasok ka muna, then I'll try to call her."

"uhmm, wag na lang po siguro. I'll go ahead na lang. Try ko na lang siya tawagan ulit." she walk away as fast she can. Ayaw niya muling mapag-isa kasama ang binata. Alam niyang baka ipagkanulo na naman siya ng feelings niya para dito.

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DAVE:

Wala siyang nagawa kundi tanawin na lang ang dalaga habang ito'y papalayo. Gusto niyang pigilan ito, but he knows mas tama na hayaan na lang niya ang dalaga. She is too precious. Nakakatakot lapitan, too fragile. Dave knew na attracted siya sa dalaga, and kung siya ang masusunod-- he would want to know her more. Kaso bukod sa siyam na taong agwat ng kanilang edad, natatakot siyang muling sumugal. He fears to get close again to any girl, baka masaktan na naman siya.

It's been 4 years since his last relationship ended. It was his first love. Heidi Ong is a well-known TV personality. Not only that, ang dalaga ay kabilang sa mga Alta. Her family owns chain of restaurants around the country. She is a princess! Kaya't di inasahan ni Dave na ma-i-inlove ito sa kanya, at ganun din naman siya dito.

It seems almost perfect. Lahat yata ng tao tingin ay sobrang perfect sila sa isa't isa. They turned head everytime magkasama sila sa mga gatherings. That time, kala ni Dave si Heidi na ang kanyang papakasalan. He was even willing to give up everything for her.

Pero di pala ganun ang dalaga sa kanya. She isn't willing to give up her status, the fame and the fortune. Dave tried his best to save the relationship, yet Heidi's selfishness just make everything worst. When she broke up with him, Dave felt as if it was the end of the world.

Yes, he cried! Every night, he cried. For some time, sinubsob niya ang muna ang sarili sa trabaho. He dated a few. Pero parang laging may kulang. So, he decided to just wait and let God take control.