On Retrieving The Untold

CHAPTER 15

I can still vividly remember what happened last night.

His eyes.

His gaze.

His warm hand...

Napabangon ako bigla.

WHAT THE HECK AM I THINKING?! Tsk!

The feeling is just so familiar but it doesn't mean anything Venice! Wake up!

Kent.

Yes, yes! Kent! I need to call Kent! I must be missing him so much that's why my heart's acting so weird these days.

I took my phone from my side table and dialed his number. Naka-ilang ring na but he's still not picking up. It's 8AM. Maybe he's already preparing for his duty.

Bumangon ako at pumasok sa cr to brush my teeth and freshen up. Matapos kong ayusan ang sarili ko, kinuha ko yung polo ni Jace na nasa loob ng bag ko. This needs a laundry.

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"Ito lang po ba, Ma'am?"

The receptionist of the laundry shop asked me. I nodded to her. Hindi ko dinala ang iba kong laundries since every weekend naman ang sched ko dito. Alam na nila 'yan.

"Please make sure na matanggal lahat ng coffee stain ah?"

Tumango siya. I told her na babalikan ko nalang after an hour. I have to eat my breakfast first.

I just called a fastfood chain for a delivery. Bumalik na ako sa condo unit ko to take a bath and wait for my food.

I only have 2 classes today. From 1:00-2:00 PM and 2:00-3:00 PM and I find it a good sched for me since pupunta muna akong mall ngayong umaga to look for a decent polo for Jace. A peace offering for all the troubles I caused him. Just for that reason. Nothing less, nothing more.

Nang dumating na yung pagkain ko, I immediately eat it and took a bath.

After, binalikan ko na yung polo ni Jace sa laundry shop to get it. Good that I paid for a package kasi deritso na rin nilang plinantsa.

I drove to a mall that is nearest to St. Scho para di ako malate after eating my lunch.

I don't really know Jace's taste when it comes to clothes kaya feel ko mahihirapan talaga akong mamili. Si Kent kasi, he's more into long sleeved clothes with bow ties. Nasanay na siya sa mga ganon given that he's a professional.

Sinimulan kong maghanap sa Department Store. May mga okay naman pero ewan. Parang di ko feel na magugustuhan ni Jace.

I tried entering different Designer's boutiques pero wala talaga akong mapili. Ang hirap nga talagang mamili kung di mo masyadong kilala ang taong pagbibigyan mo. Haaay!

"Ma'am, I can help you po. Ano po bang klase ng damit ang hinahanap niyo?"

The Saleslady approached me. Napansin niya na sigurong kanina pa akong paikot-ikot dito sa loob ng isang Men's Designer Clothing, pero hanggang ngayon wala parin akong mapili.

"Di ko rin alam eh."

Natawa naman siya sa sinabi ko.

"Para kanina po ba ang bibilhin niyo? Para sa boyfriend mo po ba?"

I immediately raised my two hands and shook my head to tell her no.

"No, no. Ahm, just for an acquaintance. Di ko rin kasi alam mga type niyang damit eh."

"Ganun po ba? Hmm, ganito nalang. Ano po ba yung madalas mong makitang suot niya?"

Napaisip naman ako sa tanong niya.