Chapter Ten

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It's been a month since I received that letter, and I've been receiving one since then

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It's been a month since I received that letter, and I've been receiving one since then. Hindi ko alam kung kanino galing dahil wala namang pangalang nakalagay kung saan at kanino galing.

And about the name na "Tallia". I really thought na nagkamali lang yung naglalagay sa bag ko, pero I realized lately na it's a nickname from my name. Ang dami ko na tuloy nickname, Amy, Tetelle and lastly itong Tallia.

He was consistent, I give him that. I also witnessed how his flower-making skills improved. It's sweet, but it's a bit creepy kase until now I still don't know kung kanino nanggagaling at kung paano yun napupunta sa bag ko. I'm not playing dumb here, but I don't want to assume things, it's hard to point a finger at someone without evidence.

And in that one whole month, I was able to know the Strobel Family more. They have a really close family tie, an epitome of a perfect family. 

Larissa and I also formed quite a close bond, we clicked kung baga. She's the complete opposite of her brother Vince. Vince is still hard to read, I still can't see through his smiles or even his poker face. He's like a mind game that you have to unlock by level. 

To be completely honest, hindi ko na sure kung tutor ba talaga ako or babysitter. Lagi silang nagbabangayan ni Larissa kaya ako lagi ang taga-awat, para silang aso't pusa. 

Siya rin ang naghahatid sundo sa'kin Lunes hanggang Biyernes para sa tutoring kay Larissa. Kunyari lang naman talaga siyang seryoso sa buhay, may sanib din talaga siya. I can sense that he has a childish side in him, hindi lang niya alam kung paano i-channel.

Natapos na rin ang 22 days ko sa pagiging Student Teacher sa EMHS, it's a fun experience. Naalala ko no'ng last day ko, the students prepared something from me. I cried a river that day, I didn't even notice na gano'n na pala ako ka-attached sa mga bata. Well, I have a soft spot for kids, that's why.

Sunday ngayon, and I'm working at "Golden Cup Café". Hindi ko binitawan ang part time ko rito dahil nakahihiya kay Ate Kathy. Siguro I'll continue working here hanggang maka-graduate ako.

I'm now in the locker room, nagpapahinga. Katatapos lang ng shift ko at gusto ko ng umuwi at magpahinga, pagod na pagod na ang katawang lupa ko. Tinanggal ko ang suot kong apron at inulugay ang buhok ko. Isasara ko na sana ang pinto ng locker ko nang tumunog ang cellphone ko.

Liar-ra calling.....

"Oh? Problema mo?"

"T-Telle," nginginig ang boses na bungad niya.

"Hoy! Anong nangyayari sa 'yo? Nasaan ka ba?" Isinira ko na ang locker ko at pabagsak na naupo sa sofang naroon.

"Telle, I-i'm..." Humagulgol ito kaya nataranta na rin ako.

"Hoy ano?! Umayos ka nga, h'wag kang umiyak! Nasaan ka ba kasi? Pupuntahan kita!" Tumayo ako at hinagilap ang bag ko. Para siyang bakang umaatungal, jusko!

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