Reaching Star (S)

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Josh: 

May try-out mamaya sa baskeball, manonood ka ba?

I quickly type my reply.

Me:

Hindi eh. Hindi ako mahilig.

Memories flashed in my mind during my high school days. Isa sa mga masasakit na memorya noong high school ako. I bitterly smile at myself. Simula nang araw na iyon, hindi na ako nanood pa ng kahit anong match ng game. 

Josh:

You should watch. Magt-try-out ako :)

Me:

I'll try.

After I sent my reply, I immediately open my notebook and review my notes again. Hindi ko alam anong nangyari pero parang nakasayanan ko na ang pagbabasa before classes starts. Ilang buwan na rin ang nakalipas simula nang mag-college ako. So far so good I think I am doing my best now.

After a while, I heard my phone beeped again. I thought it was Josh but it's Mom.

Mommy:

Yna, we will have another dinner with the De Guzman this weekend. Please prepare.

I sighed and then I quickly locked my phone. But then, it beeped once again. Hindi ako nakatiis at binuksan ko ulit.

Mommy:

This will be the last, anak.

My brows furrowed. Last huh. Still, I didn't mind that message and continue with what I am doing.

Wala naman kami masyadong ginawa sa umaga bukod sa lecture. Hindi rin pumasok si Josh maging mga kaibigan niya, I think they're busy for the try-outs. Hindi ko rin nakita si... Kian.

After the class dismissal this morning, I went to eat my lunch first at the canteen and then suddenly my feet brought me here at the court. It's already 12:45 and many students are already here. Halos mapuno na nag bench seats dahil sa dami ng estudyante.

Wala ring klase ngayong hapon dahil sa magaganap na try out ng basketball at volleyball. They're very considerate for this one.

Nakahanap ako kaagad ng mauupan. I chose the seat where it is not fully occupied yet. Iyong konti pa lang ang katabi ko. Sa baba ay naroroon sila Josh na nagwa-warm up. They're already wearing jersey. Pawisan na rin sila, palatandaan na kanina pa sila dito.

On the other side of the court was the group of... Kian. Up until now they're still playing basketball huh. Somehow, watching them playing volleyball brought me back to the past. Naalala ko dati walang mintis na pinapanood ko sila sa kanilang game, kahit na try out o practice lang. Lihim akong napangiti nang maalala ang mga panahong iyon.