The Way You Look At Me (VA Series 2)

Fifth

Joerish

"Ito na. Aanhin mo ba kasi?"

I borrowed a guitar from Kuya Hans that is why I am here at his penthouse. I am still so happy that Ryseann agreed to teach me. Alam ko namang kahit gaano pa siya kasungit sa akin, hinding hindi niya ako matitiis.

He has a kind heart and I personally noticed that the other day when we visited Abigail in the cemetery. He was so sincere and I can really sense the genuineness of his love for Abigail.

Sayang nga lang at wala na si Abbie.

Life happens to be like that. Walang permanente sa mundo. Or kung meron man, mahirap matagpuan kasi mahirap makahanap ng kasigiraduhan.

One thing is for sure, God is the only permanent in the world.

Pero kasi, when we think of love parang it was just full of happiness. Full of kilig and laughter but the truth is, love is more than that.

Love should be genuine.

It should be sincere and everlasting.

Love should be a promise and a commitment.

I saw all of those to Ryseann. Kaya hindi ko maiwasang malungkot na nakikita ko ang disappointment and mga what ifs ni Ryseann sa puntod ni Abigail.

I don't know everything but I saw how special Abigail is for him.

I so admire him for that.

"Basta. Someone will teach me how to play a guitar. I joined Music Club in our school and it so happened that we have to qualify the audition. I just want to pass Kuya!" I said.

"Huh? Bakit sa iba pa? Bakit hindi nalang sa akin?"

"Cause it's boring, duh! Walang thrill kapag ikaw lang din." Sagot ko naman kay Kuya.

Binigyan naman niya ako ng isang nanghihinalang tingin. Oh come on, here I go again! Why do they always look at me like a suspect in a crime!

I am so innocent naman kaya!

I am so bothered by their stares!

"Rish, umamin ka nga sa akin. You're making moves on someone no?!"

"Of course not! I am not like you noh. Between the two of us, you are more malandi and pokpok." Natatawang sambit ko naman. Sinusubukan kong itago ang kaba dahil sobrang guilty ako sa kanyang accusations.

"Sigurado ka?"

"Oo nga!"

"Ano ang gagawin ko kapag nalaman kong may boyfriend ka na? Nakakapagtaka kasi, kailangan ka pa naging interested sa gitara?"

"Now, duh! And Kuya, I don't have a boyfriend so you don't need to do anything just to punish me."

"Just make it sure Rish. No boyfriends before legality."

"Promise!" Masayang anunsyo ko naman.

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Hindi ko alam kung saan ako kikitain ni Ryseann today so I just told him that we'll meet in the Mall. I sent him a message through DM and he replied naman so no worries na baka i-g'ghost lang niya ako.

Nag-antay muna ako sa Starbucks and I also ordered my favorite Strawberry Frappuccino. I was browsing my Instagram when someone immediately sit in front of me.