YOU ARE MY HOME

Chapter 06

"Is something wrong?" untag ko kay Kat.

She was mixing something in her styro cup while staring blankly into the distance. Parang ang lalim ng iniisip niya.

She turned her gaze to me, looking upset. Tama nga ako. May problema nga siya. Napansin kong maputla ang mukha nya at halatang stressed. Matamlay din ang kilos nito.

We never really talked that much these days. Aside from the fact that we're busy here at work, Kat seemed to be hiding something. I can't just barge in into her private life and monitor her every move.

Yes. We're friends and she trusted me some of her top secrets but knowing more might exceed my limitations. She never mentioned about the guy she was with at the airport. I really wanted to know what could be the real score between the two of them.

Not that I want to meddle with her life. It's just Kat wasn't herself anymore and I want to carry some of her loads if she lets me to. Kung kaya lang naman ng powers ko.

Pero minsan, naiisip ko na mas okay na din 'yong wala ka talagang alam. Knowing the truth really hurts, all the time.

"I'm fine. It's just a headache. Pagod lang ako," iling niya. Napahilot sya sa kanyang sentido.

After a moment, sinimulan na niyang ligpitin ang kalat sa counter.

"Alam mo, you can take a rest naman eh. I think you know it better than I do. Kaya mong gawin 'yon. Walang magagalit." I shrugged and pouted my lips, giving her a hint that I believe she understood.

Ayaw pa rin talaga niya na malaman ng mga kasama naming crew na sya ang aming dakilang boss.

She has good reason for doing that. Gusto nito ng thrill at ayaw nito na mabisto ng Papa niya.

She heaved a sigh. "I'm really okay, Zac. I can manage. Mababagot lang ako sa condo ko pag nag-stay ako doon buong araw."

"Go home, take a rest, and get your mind off things atleast for a day, okay? Kami na ang bahala dito. You're not feeling well." I insisted. "Alam mo kung ano ang mangyayari sayo pag pinilit mo magtrabaho? Hospital ang bagsak mo."

Magsasalita pa sana siya but I cut her off before she could even speak.

"I could not afford to build a monument to honor your hardwork," biro ko at marahan siyang tinulak papunta sa locker para kunin 'yong gamit 'nya.

"No buts. No excuses," mariing sabi ko.

Parang nakuha na nga niya ang ibig kong sabihin at sinimulan na nga niyang ligpitin ang gamit niya at nagpalit ng damit. Naka white t-shirt at black jeans na siya nang lumabas ng kwarto.

"Just thank me later," sambit ko at tumango lamang siya. Her expression was still blank. Parang masama nga ang pakiramdam niya. O, baka naman may iba pa siyang inaalala.

Mabagal ang mga hakbang niya palabas ng cafe.

After Kat left, I managed to accommodate few customers.

Nangalay ang mga paa ko sa kakatayo so I sat down for a while.

Then, a familiar guy entered.

Napadako ang tingin ko sa kanya. Nilibot nito ang paningin sa loob na parang may hinahanap. Naka button down long sleeves ito na naka tuck in. Nakatupi ang sleeves nito hanggang siko.

"Hi. Excuse me. Is Katrina here?" he asked politely, smiling. Nilagay niya ang isang kamay sa bulsa ng pantalon nito.

"She just went home, Sir. Bakit po?" nagtatakang tanong ko at nakita kong bahagyang umiba ang ekpresyon sa mukha. Nabura ang ngiti doon.