My Invincible Fangirl - A Donny Pangilinan Fanfic

Chapter 2: Scented Script

Year 2 0 2 3

"And that's for the season finale of 2023 NBA All-Star! What do you guys think of the outcome? Just comment down below and share your thoughts!"

After saying my last line for the live streaming squad,  mabilis kong inalis ang mikropono na nasa harapan. The crew members behind the camera all applauded dahil natapos na naman ang isang kaabang-abang na game. Basketball and work? It doesn't feel like work at all. 

Tumayo na ako at inabot ang leather jacket na nakasabit sa sandalan. 

"Have a nice break, Dons. Matagal-tagal din bago tayo mag-host ulit. " 

Pagsulpot ni Erika sa harapan ko habang sinusuot ang jacket. Erika Yap is my co-host. About three years older, but still looks youthful.

"Oo nga eh. Basta, see you when I see you. Huwag snob ah!" 

Namula si Erika. One of the rare woman who can actually do so. May isang beses kasi na hindi siya nito napansin sa isang event kung saan hindi na rin siya nakalapit pa sa dami ng tao. She looked at his direction but never saw him. From then on, he teased her about it.

"Donny! Alam mong hindi totoo yan. Hindi naman talaga ako snob." 

And from then on, she defensively says na hindi siya snob. Tumawa na lamang ako ng marahan at nagpaalam sa mga taong naroroon. Masuyo akong ngumiti sa mga tao sa loob ng studio at hindi ko naiwasang mapatingin sa isang sulok. That's the place where my mom used to wait after my work. 

It's been a year, napakabilis ng panahon. Isang taon na akong pinalaya ng mga magulang ko sa mga pumoprotekta nilang kamay. It's also been a year kung saan umalis na talaga ako sa kanilang poder. Halos anim na taon na ako sa showbiz at kinailangan kong patunayan na maayos na ako mag-isa kahit hindi na sila nakaantabay. My parents are getting older and I don't want to cause them additional stress bilang personal manager ko. A manager from the network is already enough for me.

I pulled out the latest IPhone in the market from my pocket and scrolled through my contacts. 

"Call. Mommy." Within just a second, she already answered. Just as always, Mom didn't let me down, as well as this gadget. 

"Hey! How are you na? I just watched you in my laptop earlier. Is your work already finished?" 

"Yes Mom! I will be there nga pala. I plan to cook something for dinner. "

"Really?"

"Why? Ayaw mo ba ma? Okay."

"No no no. Of course not. I'm just asking why. " 

Hindi ko napigilang ngumiti. Here I am, a 25 year-old bachelor at hindi pa rin mapreno ang sarili na kulitin ang sariling ina. 

"Gusto ko lang po manlambing. It's been a month, well . . almost. Will you let me?" 

"Of course son. Be here right away, okay? Solana will be happy!" 

After hearing that, narinig ko ang boses ni Solana. Looks like mommy gave the phone to her. Pinagpatuloy namin ni Solana ang pag-uusap hanggang sa makaabot na ako sa kotse ko. A black chevy, looking like a shiny, big pebble na tinatamaan ng sikat ng papalubog na araw. I went inside and sat at the back of the car.

"Kuya, you know what, we started sewing in our class and I really liked it!" 

"Really? You fancy sewing now? How about your plants, nakakalimutan mo na yata sila." 

"No!!! I will never forget my dear plants." 

"Alright, alright. Solana, I have to hung up now okay? See you later baby."