That Four-Lettered Word

Second Words

Second Words

 

He’s Hot and Gwapo

 

Gayle Devanadera’s POV

 

 

Inuluwa ng pinto ang Ingleserong lalaki kanina na nagpasira ng bongga sa umaga ko! Napatingin siya sa akin at tinaasan ko naman siya ng kilay habang nakahalukipkip sa inuupuan ko. What is he doing here? Pinatawag ba siya ng Dean? I don’t remember saying anything about his misdemeanor to the Dean.

”Oh. You’re here, Mr. Del Rosario.” Pambungad ng Dean. “Please do come in and occupy the seat beside Ms. Devanadera.” What is going on here?

The Ingleserong lalaki ay agad namang pumasok and closed the door behind him. He even had the nerve to give me a cold gaze before sitting beside me. So, I gave him the coldest gaze I could master. Back off, mister! Parang ako pa ang may kasalanan sayo ha.

“Good morning, Ma’am.” Pagbati niya kay Dean. So, polite ka na nagyon? Hindi lang arogante, plastic pa! Can you even believe that there is a person this… I can’t even find a word suitable for him!

“Good morning din, Mr. Del Rosario. So, how do you find CSM?” Oh. If you only know, Dean! Nagcutting classes ‘yan.

“Good.” Maikli niyang sagot. See? He’s even cold towards the Dean. Nakaupo lang ako sa inuupuan ko habang nakikinig sa kanila. Where is there conversation going anyway?

“That’s great.” The Dean gave him a warm smile and so does he which lasted for seconds. Magngingitian na lang ba kayo?

“Ehmmm…” I cleared my throat which ended their “smiling moment”. Napatingin ang Dean sa akin. Siguro ay natauhan at naalalang I’m still here.

“Oh.” She said. “Let me introduce to you our Council’s President, Ms. Devanadera.” Introduce? Don’t tell me he doesn’t know me? Saan ba ‘to naggaling? Hindi ba ‘to pumapasok para hindi niya ‘ko makilala? “Ms. Devanadera,” Ngayon ay sa akin na nakatingin ang Dean. “This is Mr. Del Rosario, he’s a new student.” Wait. What? Have I heard it wrong?

“Come again, Miss? N-new student? Who? Him?” I said while pointing my finger to the man beside me. I can’t believe this! He’s a new student? Oh. Please tell me I heard it wrong.

“Yes. Why, Ms. Devanadera? Is there something wrong? Magkakilala na ba kayo? Tanong sa akin ng Dean with a confused expression.

“No!” I blurted out. That was supposed to be for myself only pero sa kasamaang palad, napasigaw ako which caused the two of them to look at me. “Sorry. I mean, no. Hindi po kami magkakilala. I’m just confirming if I heard it right.”

 

Damn! Damn! Lamunin mo na ako ngayon din, lupa! I can’t believe this! He’s a new student! Bakit hindi ko kaagad ‘yon nahalata? He’s not wearing his ID. And he doesn’t look familiar either. Oh great! I want to sink to the depths of the earth right now at magtago doon hanggang mawala ang lalaking ito sa harapan ko. Kung anu-ano pa ang mga sinabi ko sa kanya. Oh, this is so great! I just humiliated myself in front of this transferee. Job well done, Gayle. Ang tanga mo!