Definitely Out of his League | published under Ukiyoto Publishing

43rd League: The Old Friend

43rd League: The Old Friend

Seven years later.

IT WAS a bright sunny Saturday when Iris decided to take a walk outside. She had a lot to do in her office but she thought she needed a short break. She went to a nearby coffee shop to get herself a frappe. She chose the table next to the window where she could see the park.

"Gosh, ito na ba 'yong bagong single ng Sleepless Solitude? Ang ganda ng lyrics!" a high school student suddenly uttered. She and her friend were listening to a song with earphones on.

Iris was not surprised. That band Sleepless Solitude was making such a huge name. They could be seen everywhere. Little did the fans know that the lead singer was once her lover.

Seven years had passed. Iris was sure enough that she had already moved on. Masaya siya sa kung ano ang narating ni Travis. After all, he deserved it. He'd been so hardworking ever since.

If she was to ask about how she felt everytime she was reminded of Travis, she thought she was just simply happy for him. During the past seven years, she made sure that she'd be very busy to keep herself preoccupied. Tingin naman niya ay nagawa niya ng tama iyon.

A woman suddenly entered the coffee shop. She was very familiar to Iris but she couldn't make sure for the woman was wearing aviators. Nang tanggalin ng babae iyon, Iris was so surprised.

"Trixie?" tawag niya.

Lumingon naman agad ang babae at nakumpirma na nga ni Iris na si Trixie iyon. For a moment, Trixie was confused. Tinitigan niyang mabuti si Iris hanggang sa makilala na niya ito.

"Ate Iris!" gulat na utas ni Trixie at mabilis na lumapit siya kay Iris upang yakapin ito.

"Kamusta ka na? You look so gorgeous!" ani Iris.

"Ayos lang, Ate Iris! Ang tagal na noong huli tayong nagkita! Na-miss talaga kita!" wika ni Trixie.

"Yes, it's been seven years. You've changed a lot. Mas lalo kang gumanda," puri ni Iris.

"Ikaw nga 'yon, Ate Iris! Ang blooming mo ngayon! May boyfriend ka na ba?"

"Hoy, wala! Ito naman! Natural lang na maganda talaga ang Ate Iris mo. Kamusta ka na? Ang taray, signature ang damit at bag. I'm so happy for you, Trixie," Iris commented.

"Regular kasi magpadala ng pera si Kuya. At talagang lahat ng i-request ko sa kaniyang bagay ay binibigay niya," masayang wika ni Trixie bago niya na-realize ang sinabi niya. "Sorry," she apologized. Nanatili lang na nakangiti si Iris.

"That's nice to hear. What course are you taking?" tanong ni Iris upang ibahin ang topic.

"Fashion Design, Ate Iris. Alam mo namang hindi ako katalinuhan at puro kaartehan lang ang alam ko," nakangiting tugon ni Trixie.

"Don't be so harsh on yourself. Your course suits you. Just love what you do and you'll be successful. Kita mo ang kuya mo, hilig niya ang pagkanta. Ngayon, lead singer na siya ng isang sikat na banda? I've heard they released a new single," Iris said. She wanted to prove something.

"Ikaw kasi, Ate Iris, bakit nag-deactivate ka ng lahat ng social media accounts mo? Ang hirap mo tuloy ma-contact."

"You know, when your brother and I broke up, I had to close all of those accounts. Nasanay na lang siguro ako na hindi na ginagamit ang mga 'yon. Bakit nga pala hindi ka pa sumusunod sa London?"

"Okay lang 'yon, saka na siguro 'pag nakatapos na 'ko. Isa pa, busy si Kuya sa mga ginagawa niya. Alam mo, pinakita ni Kuya sa 'kin ang bahay niya ro'n, sobrang laki! Parang 'yong bahay n'yo."