It Had To Be You [CBS#1]

NINETEEN

Chapter 18: Significant

"Sigurado ka na ba talaga kay Eadselle? Marami pang matino riyan, Blaise. P'weding ako. P'wedi ring si Alf. O kung ayaw mo, pili ka kay Thaddeus at Ve. Nandito lang naman kami. We are the best choices for you." saad ng asungot na si Bacon habang pinaglalaruan ang coke in can, nakangising aso pa sa'kin. Sarap basagan ng panga kung hindi ko lang kasama si Blaise ngayon.

Ilang linggo na akong sawsawan ng mga tukmol kong pinsan. Kapag napupunta sa'kin ang usapin, halos lahat sumasali. Walang may gustong magpahuli. Kesyo raw ginayuma ko si Blaise kaya nagkagusto sa'kin. Ang dami nilang haka-haka. Ang mas malala, baka raw ni-blackmail ko! Mga tarantado talaga, palibhasa hindi marunong pumorma ng babae, tss!

Tumawa si Blaise at naiiling na kumapit sa braso ko. "Kuntento na 'ko kay Eadselle, Bac."

Damn! Kinagat ko na lang ang ibabang labi at ngumisi. I immediately put my arm around her shoulder and pulled her close to me. Nararamdaman ko na ang unti-unting pagdapo ng apoy sa magkabilang tainga ko. Bumababa pa sa leeg. Siguradong namumula na 'yon, hindi nakakalalaki. Tss. Pero dahil si Blaise naman ang dahilan n'un, ayos lang.

"Walang pipili sa mga supot na katulad n'yo." kumento ko na nagpasimangot kay Bac.

"Yabang! Akala mo hindi nabaliw sa kahahabol kay Blaise noon. Sinuwerte ka lang, kaps!" asar na sinabi ni Alf na nagpangisi lalo sa'kin.

"Hatid ko lang si Blaise," I tapped Thaddeus' shoulder who nodded at me while smirking.

"Ayan! Delikado talaga kapag nakakahanap na ng seseryusuhing babae ang isang Sellozzo. Limot na kaagad tayong mga pinsan!" pagda-drama ni Ve. He even turned to me with his puppy eyes on. Ang sagwa, tss. Pinitik ko nga ang noo. Nababakla na rin 'to, hawang-hawa na kay Bacon.

Having Blaise around me was like floating on top of the world. I always give her a ride to school and I always fetch her after her classes. I took her schedule for me to adjust mine. To be present each time she needs me is what I aim the most. Giving her everything is all I want, I will not even regret giving my world to her. Hindi pa ako nabaliw nang ganito sa isang babae. She is not just my match, she is my mate. I foresee her as my queen in the future. Never in my life have I ever been this cheesy. Ni minsan, hindi ako nagkaroon ng pakialam sa mga babae ko.

My world only revolves around her. Although she is complicated at times, I will never get tired comprehending her. Each day, I fall for her ruthless side. I fall for her darkness. Her bright smile makes me crazier for her. Having her in my arms, being able to turn down the walls that had been dividing us for years is like a dream come true. Minsan lang akong magpursigeng kunin ang isang bagay na tingin ko ay nararapat sa'kin. In my case, I pursued my girl with all the best I can. I will also do whatever it takes to keep her forever.

Indeed, it is all about patience. When you ask something, it will never be given to you in just a blink of an eye. There must be hard labor. There must be much effort to be exerted first before finally having what you are asking for.

I regret the days when I tried so hard to forget about her. However, that gave me the thought that no matter what I do to take her off my mind, I will never be successful. Siguro sa isang bagay lang ako paulit-ulit na mabibigo: 'Yun ay ang magpanggap na limot ko na siya kahit ang totoo, siya itong bumabalatay sa bawat himaymay ng utak ko.

"Hinay-hinay, Eadselle. Get a hold of yourself, don't be so clingy. She is still young. Baka magsawa sa'yo 'yun." matamang payo sa akin ni Kuya Montressor na para bang may pinanghuhugutan siyang kung ano.

"Balansehin mo lang ang timpla mo. I know too well how much down you are with that girl. Nevertheless, don't consume yourself too much, Ead." ani Kuya Roald na mabilis namang sinang-ayunan nina Kuya Gaston.