Dream Of The Stars

PROLOGUE:

A/N: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events were either used in a fictitious manner or based on the author's product of imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events are purely coincidental.

"Nics! Hey, are you okay? You look distracted."

Nag-aalalang tanong sakin ni Catrine. We're eating our lunch at a Restaurant that is actually near sa Hospital where I'm working. It's been a while na rin since we and Catrine had lunch together.

"May iniisip lang ako pero it doesn't matter anyway. How's work nga pala?"

I tried to change the topic. Hindi naman na kasi ganoon ka-importante yung iniisip ko.

"Don't try to change the topic. So what's bothering you nga? Umamin kana huy!" Sabay tapik niya sa kamay ko. She knows me well talaga.

I took a deap breath and tried to calm my nerves before saying anything. I was busy playing with my plate. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko sasabihin.

Shet.

"Nicolette Sereia Ruby Carvajal!"

Grabe full name. She's getting mad now hahahaha.

"Oo na, oo na! Eto na sasabihin ko na. I was just thinking lang naman kung paano ko sisimulan yung sasabihin ko." which is totoo naman talaga.

"So ano na nga yun? Malapit na mag 1 pm. We still have work pa kaya. Now tell me na nga." inip na sabi ni Catrine while sipping her drink.

"I saw him." I said in a serious tone. I tried to remain calm while waiting for her reaction.

"So? Why is it bothering you? Normal lang naman na makita mo siya. Duh may mata ka kaya." pilosopong sagot ni Catrine.

I rolled my eyes. "Aren't you gonna ask me kung saan ko siya nakita?"

I crossed my arms and faced her. She looked like it wasn't even a big deal. Well, it really is.

"Oh, saan mo siya nakita?" walang gana niyang tanong habang pinupunasan ng tissue ang bibig niya.

"Sa Hospital."

"Naman pala eh. "

"WAIT, WHAT?!" gulat na gulat niyang tanong. "What is he doing there?" dagdag niya.

"I don't know. Hindi ako interesado." walang gana kong sagot. I should not care anymore noh!

"Weh? Paano mo nasabi?" she teasingly said. Argh. Wala naman talaga akong pakialam eh.

"What for? Hindi naman na niya ako kilala. He acted like he doesn't even know me. Dinaanan lang ako!" pagrereklamo ko. Nakakairita lang kasi. Hmp. "How immature." mahina kong bulong sa sarili ko.

"Affected ka?" she chuckled.

I'm not affected! He's lucky naman kung may pakialam pa din ako sakanya until now. That's not gonna happen, AGAIN.

"Me? Affected? In his dreams!"

"Liar. Stop lying, hindi mo bagay."

I just rolled my eyes again. Why would I be affected? Sino ba ako? Diba? Besides, I don't care if he'll continue to treat me that way. Mas better pa nga yun eh.

"So, anong balak mo?" seryoso niyang tingin saakin.

"Simple lang. I will also pretend na hindi ko siya kilala." I confidently said. Madali lang naman yun eh. If he can do it, I can do it too. Duh!

"Taray! Mga feeling nasa K-Drama! Just make it sure na hindi mo kakainin 'yang sinabi mo, or else you have to treat me!"

"Deal. It isn't that hard anyway." pagyayabang ko.