"She's Fort's ex-girlfriend". I couldn't believe it. I couldn't speak, couldn't think straight, and i certainly couldn't look at Teng straight in the eyes. Anong sasabihin ko? Na hindi ko alam na kasama pala ng boyfriend ko yung ex niya habang ako nagaantay na parang tanga sa kanya? I was humiliated, to say the least. So instead.. I tried to put on a smile and pretend it didn't bother me at all.
"Ahh, kaya pala! Fort told me about her. Siya pala iyon." Nakangiti kong sinabi
Teng looked at me closely. Too close, in fact, that i actually blushed na. "Are you sure you're okay?" He asked
"Yes, i am. I'm with you, aren't i? You laways know how to make me feel safe and secure, Teng. And i'm very thankful for that. You never leave me hanging." And i appreciate your presence now more than ever, because i feel that any minute, i'll cry. I won't be able to stand seeing them together Teng. Not now. Bago palang kami e. Pero di ko masabi sa kanya.
No! I have to trust Fort. He loves me. Only me. Yun yung sinabi niya. Hindi niya ako sasaktan like John did. If not, i don't think i'd be able to take the pain..
"Look, babygirl. I'll take you home nalang tonight, okay? Let Fort explain. Pero, that doesn't mean i don't get to grill and scold him for leaving you." Teng said while holding my hand.
I looked at it and asked myself, "did i fall for the wrong guy?" Only to realize that i said it out loud!
Teng looked into my eyes.. First, it was questioning me, but then he shrugged and laughed it off. He said.. "Well, babygirl, maybe you did. But the heart doesn't force you to fall for someone, it's innate. But, that's really flattering. I sometimes envy Fort for having you.. But he's my friend. I wouldn't dwell on it too much"
I felt my cheeks get hot and i felt so embarrased! Good thing it was Teng. God, was his future girlfriend so very lucky! "You know what, Teng.. Super swerte ng magiging girlfriend mo. Kung ako pa nga lang, ganito mo na alagaan, what more siya diba?"
With all seriousness, sabi ni Teng.. "Mas uunahin kita sa magiging girlfriend ko, Kirsten. Bestfriends come first. And besides, kung ako nga lang masusunod, ikaw nalang sana eh. Pero hindi."
I stared with awe dahil sa sinabi niya. What do i say! Deep inside, nagpapanick na ako. May boyfriend ako eh! I shouldn't be having this conversation with him! "T-t-teng.." Wala akong masabi. I stuttered whilst saying his name.,
"Kirsten, we're not cheating on Fort, okay? Just being truthful here. I like you, but i won't do anything about it. Sana di ka mailang. I don't want to lose you. Especially when i know you need me.. To comfort you and take care of you." Reassuring na pagkasabi ni Teng.
I felt relieved. "Thank you, Teng. Wala na talaga akong mahihiling pa aa isang kaibigan" kaibigan nga lang ba?
I heard a group of girls behind us giggle and point to Teng and then the opposite side of the room.. We both looked in that direction and lo and behold, i saw my boyfriend.. Smiling and laughing with his ex.