Bukas Hindi Na Ikaw

Chapter 2

IT'S been a month since graduation day and I've already enrolled myself in a university.

Naka bihis ako ngayon dahil mayroon akong pupuntahan. But before that, I sat on my stool chair in front of my study table. Kinuha ko ang piraso ng papel na nakalagay sa paper cabinet at kumuha ng itim na ballpen sa pen holder ko.

Marahan kong hinaplos ang piraso ng papel bago sinimulan ang pagsusulat.

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To: My dearest Emmanuel, (You are my Every Morning And Night.)
Date: April 24, 20**

Good morning, handsome! I just want you to know that I have successfully enrolled myself in the same University you are going to. And I admit, it was tough, it wasn't that easy to pass the entrance exam knowing that I'm not as intelligent as you are, but yes, I did it! I did it because of you, and I know college days will be quite an adventure for me. I know you wouldn't like the idea of being around with me again during your whole university days- but what can I do? I'd probably be there for the rest of your life either, so I hardly see no problem with that!

Anyway, I know I always say this, but I will never get tired of repeating it countless of times. I AM CRAZY OVER YOU and I wish we could be something more than just being unrequited love. But whatever it is or it has to be, I will always love you no matter what.

PS: I can still hardly remember the smell of your Clive Christian perfume on your shirt from our graduation day :( why do you smell so good? I could literally sniff you from dust to dawn! Lol, and guess what?! I have our first ever photo with me! I had it printed so I could stare at it anytime I want, how lucky am I right? And hey, you know what? We look good together, like how I always thought we would be, my expectations didn't fail me. LOL!

Our letter-letter for today,
"You are my greatest love that one day could turn out being my greatest downfall. But it is what it is, because love is love, and there's no amount of pain could ever make a heart stops from beating. Especially if that heart is mine and a heart that is obviously belongs you. Always, E. You don't just make me believe in happy endings, but of true love."

Your love enthusiast,
Aria Therese Dimaculangan.

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Pagkatapos na pagkatapos kong isulat 'iyon ay agad kong itinupi at isinilid sa isang malinis na puting envelope ang papel na hawak ko. Sinulatan ko rin ng date sa likuran ng envelope ang papel at dumiretso sa cabinet ko.

I opened the cabinet door and put the envelope inside the purple hot box that is almost full. Ipinag kasya ko na lang 'yon doon. After that, I hurriedly went downstairs because I'm quite late on my agenda now.

"Mom! I'll just go outside." Sigaw ko kay mommy.

Bitbit ng bag at ng susi ng kotse ko ay dumiretso ako sa living room. I already have a driver's license kaya pwede na akong mag drive.

"Saan ang lakad mo?" Bungad ni mama sakin, nag luluto siya ng umagahan.

"Lalandi." Sagot ko.

"Mainit init pa 'tong syanse, pasuin ko bibig mo?" Aba palaban! Natawa na lang ako.

"Joke lang naman. Diyan lang ako kila Murphy, may board meeting kami."

"Wala na kong nakuhang matinong sagot sayo Aria ha, pangatluhan mo pa ko, grounded ka sakin next week." Napasimangot ako. Ano ba yan! Bawal na mag joke?!