Fate

Inevitable

Mika

It's gameday Sunday. Nope, not for volleyball, but for basketball. Will be watching the game in Araneta this afternoon. It's DLSU vs. Ateneo. I'm kinda excited but at the same time nervous. I was never really a basketball fan, but hey, I guess it's not yet too late for me to love the game. Will meet some of my friends there na lang.

Denden calling....

Den:  Ye, san ka na? Lapit na ako Araneta

Mika: About to enter na. Meet you na lang sa may pizza hut counter sa loob.

Ang dami ng tao. It's a sea of blue and green, while I'm sticking to my white shirt. While waiting for Den, I obliged for some photo ops requests from the fans who are seeing me muna. Even Admu fans are asking for a pic and natutuwa naman ako for that. Finally, dumating na si Den. We just had a little chitchat and went our separate seats. Magkaiba kasi kami ng upuan. I'll be with another lasallian. Dumating na siya and the game is about to start.

I know nothing about basketball. So masaya na ako sa mga simple moves ng mg players. For me magaling na kung sino man maka shoot. Intense yung laban. Both teams are performing well. Dikit yung scores. I can't help but get nervous. Panay tingin ko sa score board. Di talaga ako mapakali. Napapa hawak na lang ako sa kasama ko for every crucial shot. Ganito pa la dito. I never thought that watching this game will make me more nervous than playing volleyball. Nahihiya na ako kay Tin who is a hardcore basketball fan.

At the end of the last quarter, Ateneo won by 11 points.

On our way to BGC after the game....

Mika: You tired?

Kiefer: No babe, I'm good.

Mika

Kief keeps on leaning towards me while holding my hand. Medyo awkward for me kasi kasama namin sa car parents niya. His sibs and the squad are in the other car naman. His dad sa passenger's seat, then katabi ko naman Mom niya on the other side and his cousin Don. Pero ang kulit niya. He's leaning his head and keeps on whispering anything. Natatawa na lang ako. Tita Mozzy might think na ang weird ko.

Kiefer

We're done with dinner. They're about to go home, but there's no way that I'm gonna go home with them. I need quality time with my baby. Our preparation for this game was not the usual training that we had for our past games. La salle is the defending champion plus it's a game with the rival school, so puspusan talaga. I had to be contented with our face time sessions days before this game. Lucky me, coz she understands everything. Being an athlete, alam din niya yung hustle and sacrifices that I have to make. And the best thing about it, I discovered how sweet and spontaneous she can be. She knows na hindi ako maka alis ng school dahil sa practice, so one time, pinuntahan niya ako. I was really surprised. The idea of Mika going to Ateneo just to see me is a big deal for me. I feel special. This girl is amazing. And i never expected this to happen.

"The more you hide from it, the more that it will haunt you."

True enough. The first time I saw Mika, I knew right then that I have something for her. But I had to forget the thought of us being together, coz Trinca was already in the picture. I thought it was the right thing to do. I had my fair share of not taking girls seriously before Trinca, and i didn't want that to happen again. So I sticked with what's there. My relationship with Trinca was a roller coaster. And there's my what ifs with Mika in between. I tried as hard as i could to just keep everything to myself. Sabi ko "mawawala din" feelings ko fo Mika. I tried to be a good boyfriend to Trinca. Her expectations were high, and I tried to live up with that. She loves surprises and endless flowers, so thats' s what I gave her. She's a sweet girl. I could say we were happy, but we had fights. The toughest? The one about Mika. She couldn't help but get jealous everytime she sees a link between me and Mika. And so I had to reassure that it's only her and nobody else.

Then came my injury. That was the biggest battle I've had so far. And would never want to experience it again. Basktball is my life. And not being able to play felt like I don't have a purpose anymore. I've always had faith in my teammates, but the fact that I couldn't help them win a game is the worst part. It was terrible. My family and friends were there. Trinca was there. But it felt like no amount of comfort can erase the fact that I was useless for the meantime. The season ended without me playing for the team. But I learned to move on. I had to. I promised myself to be positive again. But my relationship with Trinca wasn't going where it's supposed to be. As I was recovering, the relationship was getting complicated. There were days of no commuication at all. She would get mad at me for no reason. God knows, I tried my best to please her and give what she wants. But I failed to give everything. I was at that certain point where I had to reserve something for myself to get back on track and be able to play for the next season.

One day, I just woke and she's out of my life already. She told me we're just not meant for each other. She was about to enter law school and I thought she just needed space to pursue her dreams. But that wasn't the case. I heard from some of our common friends that she was dating someone else already. Bitter? NO. Mad? Hell Yes, coz I felt like I gave up my feelings for someone else just to stand by her. It's not that I didn't love her. I did. But I chose the right path when my heart was going somewhere else. I continued to control every feeling that I have for Mika, coz I know I'd be an asshole if I let Trinca down. But she left me, just like that. Mixed emotions indeed. Sad, but excited for the next chapter of my life. I had no plans except to get back to my right shape for the upcoming season. I just kept myself busy with my recovery. I started to attend practices until I was slowly taking the shots that i used to take.

And then Mika happened.....

Unexpected....

Unannounced....

But it felt so right....

Coz love is magical, it's inevitable....

And now, I'm right here with her. Not to give love a second chance, but to continue where we left. Coz as they say, "feelings that come back, are feelings that never went away."

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