The Photographer & The Jolly Neighbor

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Rosé-

It's been weeks after that incident happened. That night when I finally confessed kay Lisa. That unforgettable night. It's too obvious naman na hindi niya ko gusto. It's too obvious din na she has something special feelings with Jennie. Sobra akong naiinggit and at the same time nalukungkot. What's with her na wala saken? I'm taller than Jennie. Much smarter and richer than her. Model ako and she's undergraduate. Yes she's pretty and humble. She's kind and sweet. But I can do better than that. Ayoko sana ikumpara ang sarili ko kay Jennie pero I can't help it! I love Lisa so much but that confrontation hurts me so much. But it made me realize that not all things na gusto ko, makukuha ko. And maybe it's time for me to move on.

Never na ko nakipagusap from anyone except Irene and Jisoo. Irene's my bestfriend and Jisoo is the only person who stays with me full-time. Never siya nag-skip to ask my whereabouts. She's so caring and funny. I always laughed at her joke each time magbibitaw siya pag naiiyak na ko. Malaki ang similarities nila ni Lisa pero my love from Lisa will never fade in a month so Jisoo decided to help me move forward. She helps a lot actually and I'm thankful for that. I don't want to use her as a rebound, no! She doesn't deserve that. I rejected her offer but she insist and maybe trying is not a crime.

"After ni Miss Wun, ikaw na next Roseann. Are you ready?" Irene suddenly interrupts me from my trance.

"Okay ka Lang ba?" She added worriedly. I just hum and nod in response. She immediately holds my hand and let out a deep sigh.

"I know you're too occupied dahil magkikita na naman kayo pero it's now or never Rose', be professional, yun Lang Ang option mo." She advised.

"I know. But to be honest, hindi ko alam pano siya haharapin ngayon." I face palm myself nervously.

I heard Irene stood up from her sit and walk beside me.

"Kaya mo yan. We are all here. Friends mo kami Rose'. Even Seulgi and Bambam. 5 minutes then you're up ". She finally tap my shoulder and walk away. I deeply sigh to release a stressing breath from me and try to ignore what's on my mind.

"Moving on ka na Rosè! Kaya mo Yan!" I encourage myself.

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Irene-

I saw every tear and every frustration that Rosè let out after that night. I never left her side. Since highschool kami, crush n crush na niya si Lisa. At first nagtataka ako bakit siya? I mean they are both female by sight. Pero when puberty strikes us, I fully understand that love has no gender. Lisa is really a great catch. I even had a crush on her dahil sa palagi namin siyang pinanonood world and business news. She's so humble and smart. She's gorgeous and rich. Everything about her is so precious. She's one of a kind. But Rosè is deeply a fan of her so I gave up until I met Seulgi.

To be honest it's not Lisa's fault kung bakit nasasaktan ngayon ang bestfriend ko. Never niyang pinaasa or binigyan ng motibo si Rosè. It's just that,my bestfriend is too soft for her. Nahulog siya sa taong kapatid lang ang tingin sa kanya. Never akong nagkulang ng payo at advises sa kaniya. I even tell her na wala siyang pag-asa kay Lisa pero marupok e! So I have no choice but to be on her side thru ups and downs. Pero bestfriend ko siya. At di ko maiwasan masaktan sa tuwing nasasaktan siya.

"Babe!" Seulgi shouted from afar. Nanlaki ang mata ko dahil sa dami ng tao dito sa
site at kahit saan, never siyang nahihiyang ipagsigawan na girlfriend niya ko. This is new to me pero I find it sweet and unique sa kaniya. That's one thing I love about her.

"sumisigaw ka na naman nasa Elle ka!" Saway ko ng pabulong sa kaniya. She kissed me sa cheeks and I did the same.

"Tulala ka kasi babe. kanina pa Kita tinatawag" sagot niya.

"Hi Irene!" Bati ni Bambam and nakipag'beso. I look around to look for Rosè kasi alam ko in a minute, nandito na
din si Lisa.

"You look worried, kumain ka na ba?" Pagtatanong sakin ni Seulgi.

"Where's Lisa?" I asked her and she guided me sa spot nila to prepare things.

"Nandiyan na yun may kakausapin lang daw" sagot niya.

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Rosè-

My mind with the thought that I will meet Lisa again, is blowing my mind. I missed her so much but I don't know if I am ready to face her again. Yung hiya, galit, lungkot, nagsama-sama na lahat ngayon. My eyes are close and my head leaning down in front of the vanity mirror when a pair of hands embrace me from behind. I know that smell. I know that perfume.

Lisa.

I lift my head up at the moment and saw her reflection from the mirror. Her head bury deep at my back while embracing me. This moment make my heart beats fast.

"I miss my twin. I miss you chipmunk" Lisa stated. And that words made me soft again.

I pull away her both hands and I face her. We are both standing in peace. Staring with each other's eyes. I see the longing ess, the hurt and worriedness in her dark brown eyes.

"I'm sorry" the only words I can let out for her. I quickly embrace her from her nape and she bury her head.

"I miss my friend chipmunk." She said with a crack voice.

"Shhh. Don't cry. I will cry too. Masisira make up ko!" I said and push her away laughing.

"Bati na tayo ah?" Tanong niya while pouting.

"Oo na! Epal!" Sagot ko sabay irap.

"Kaya pala ang tagal pareho!" sabay kaming napalingon ni Lisa sa boses na nanggaling sa pintuan. Irene shouted at kasama niya si Bambam and Seulgi.