<V’s POV>
“WHHOOAAA V!”
“GO V!”
I performed my winning stunt doon sa competition ko sa Tagaytay. It’s just a friendly exhibition game kaya at saka hindi pa ganoon kagaling ‘yong leg ko kaya hindi ko na masyadong pwinersa.
Even though my leg still hurts, I continued to play the skateboard. Why? Because there is that ‘joy’ in your heart that you’ll do something that you really like.
MC: I heard you are the best skater here?
“No, I’m not” I flipped the skateboard after my mini-showcase saka lumapit ‘yong MC sa akin. “Everyone who went here are also great.”
MC: Thank you for showing your skills. Isn’t he great?
Pumunta na ako sa likod nung event para ibalik ‘yong skateboard at nga protective gears na ginamit ko. Aalis na sana ako when the International skaters when into my way. It’s my first time to see them this close. Kung dati, sa TV ko lang sila napapanood, ito na at kaharap ko na talaga sila.
“V? Your name, right?”
“Y… yeah”
May inabot na ticket sa akin ‘yong isang American guy. “We watched your skills a while ago and your leg is not in the proper condition”
“How did you know?”
“Because we think you can perform better than that. But you did great!”
“Yeah. Your stunts are awesome!”
“Thanks. But what’s this?” Tinignan ko ‘yong ticket na ibinigay nila and then I went speechless.
“Your talent is great!”
“And we would like to see it internationally”
“What… do you mean, exactly?”
“We are having a tour around different countries and we are offering a rare opportunity for the best skaters. Want to continue your dream, internationally?” I froze with what they said. “You’re going to be train there, and you’ll compete internationally.” One of the guys tapped my shoulder. “Think of it. We are going to leave on Tuesday. It’s going to be your decision.”
And they walked away.
Internationally?
Bigla ko na itinago ‘yong binigay nilang ticket sa jacket ko at bumalik doon sa pwesto ko from the audience area.
“V!”
I smiled at Cyree and when I saw her smile to me, I felt the pain. “Cy, ok ba?”
“You’re great!”
Ngumiti ako sa kanya. No. Hindi ako pupunta. I will stay here.
**
DAY 14.
<V’s POV>
Nasa gym ako ng maaga. I intended to go early today at dumating din naman si V ng maaga. Konting lang and dala ko na notes ngayon and I brought a ballpen with me. As usual, nasa dulo kami ng gym. Yung usual na pwesto namin.
Kung dati, magkalayo kami ng upuan ni V, now I’m sitting comfortably beside him.
“Last topic na ba ‘tong ituturo mo?”
“Yep. And I know, you will like this topic because it’s too easy” I played the pen with me. “Linear Equation”
Lumapit sa akin ng konti si V. “Paano yan?”
“You’ll just have to substitute the number. Ililipat mo lang ‘yong number sa kabilang side then you will change the sign of that number tapos saka mo na i-solve. Ayun, tapos.”
“Oh, it’s easy!”
“I told you. Try answering these” Pinanood ko ulit na mag-solve si V at nakuha niya naman kaagad ‘yong tamang sagot. Just like what I always say, alam ko na magaling siya sa Math pero ayaw niya lang sa Math. And that’s it. If you don’t like a certain thing, even though you are so good in it, if you don’t have the passion, will and interest, you will end up hating that thing. “It’s too easy”
“Wala ka na bang ituturong iba ngayong araw?”
“Wala na. Since naituro ko naman na lahat sayo. Bukas, it’s your free day. You can do what you want. I won’t teach you tomorrow”
“Really?” It’s going to be the 14th day tomorrow.
“Yup. All I can say is, sa lahat nang naituro ko sayo, just always remember that if you forgot the rule, think of a way to solve the problem. Ok?”
“Yes, ma’am. I will.” Sinara ko ‘yong notebook ko at nilaro-laro ‘yong skateboard keychain na binigay sa akin ni V doon sa table. “Aside from the infinity, what topic do you like?”
“Topic? Hmmm-“ I continued talking to him while I’m playing. “Ah!” then I paused playing. “This linear equation”
“Really? Linear Equation? It’s too boring”
“Hindi kaya. It’s just that… I feel like it’s interesting. Linear Equations.y”
“Why?”
“Let’s say it’s corny but it’s true.” I pouted and listened to him. “I am the number in the right and you are the number in the left side. Let's say I've got the negative number and because you will not be completed because of me, I'll be transpose to the other side at ako na 'yong magiging ‘postive’ thing in your life."
Natawa na lang ako sa sinabi niya. Corny, but true.
“V-“
“Hm?”
“Kapag natapos na ‘yong 15th day at naipasa mo ‘yong Math, I will let you know kung bakit sobrang desperado akong kunin ‘yong cellphone ko. I will tell you”
And then the long silence came, “Cy-“ but he broke it.
“Why?”
“Kapag naipasa ko ‘yong Math sa 15th day, and we still feel the same, can we be finally official?”
“Official?”
“Me, being your boyfriend” I paused for a while and I didn’t answered him. “Skateboarding has been my life but Cy, you are now my world” I looked at him directly in the eyes.
“Yes, after the 15th day, we are going to be official.”
And our most-awaited day came.
BINABASA MO ANG
15 DAYS(COMPLETED)
Romance"Together with love, even the hardest problem will be solve."
