Dear Crush [Dear Series Book 01]

CHAPTER XXIX: Australia (Part 3)

Edwin's POINT OF VIEW

Everyone is busy since this is the day we've been preparing for the day we've been waiting for. Yung team nina Xandrie ang nag assists sa bawat dancers na kailangan ng tulong.

So far, so good. Wala namang kahit anong problema ang nangyari. Napansin ko din nong matapos kaming mag usap ni Xandrie ay hindi na ulit kami nagkibuan. Alam kong nakakahalata ang mga kasama namin pero wala na ang nagtanong pa.

Well, there's someone who have the guts to ask me. It's Jhoanne.

"You two argued?"

Binalingan ko ng tingin si Jhoanne nang itanong niya yon. "We always argue, what's the matter now? Hindi pa kayo nasasanay."

"Sanay na kaming nag aaway kayo. You two keep bickers with each other but in playful way." She reasoned out that made me look into Xandrie who's busy typing on her laptop.

I stared at that woman, "Well, just a misunderstanding. But we'll be good."

"That's good." She tapped my shoulder. "Let's get moving and dance with all our heart?"

I nod at her, "Susunod ako."

Tinanguan niya na lang din naman ako bago siya naglakad patungo sa direksyon ng mga dancers na nagwa-warm up. Samantalang ako naman ay binagtas ang daan patungo kay Xandrie.

I am mid-way of my direction when she looked up on me as if she felt my presence. My heart sank in when she slowly smiled at me.

She's smiling now. By that means, okay na kaming dalawa? Hindi na siya galit. Kaya ko lang naman nasabi lahat ng iyon dahil sa sobrang pag aalala sa kaniya. I was about to approach her when she stood up and walked to meet me.

She is walking towards my direction while smiling from ear to ear.

"Xan----"

"Caleus!" Excited na aniya.

Ganon na lang kabilis ang pagkawala ng ngiti sa labi ko ng lampasan niya ako. Para akong naupos sa kinatatayuan ko ng parang wala lang ako sa kaniya at basta na lang dinaanan.

"Hey, did I disturbed you?" Mula sa likuran ko ay dinig ko kung gaano kalambing ang pagkakatanong ni Caleus kay Xandrie.

"Mmm" Xandrie hummed. "The competition isn't starting and second performer pa naman sina Jhoanne eh. What brings you here by the way?"

Iyan din ang tanong ko. Bakit ba nandito iyang si Caleus? I know they are engage or whatever but I am really curious why is here.

"Well, although you're not performing. I'm here to cheer you up." Masayang sagot ni Caleus.

"Ganon? So, stay until the competition lasts and after that I'm coming with you to your family dinner."

Family Dinner? With Caleus' family? I slowly close my fist to stop myself from making a scene. I was about to take a step away from the two of them when Caleus recognized me.

"Cal?"

I turned my heel and face them blankly. "Yeah?"

"You'll be performing again? Best of luck." Nakangiting saad niya.

Natuon ang atensyon ko kay Xandrie na ngayon ay blanko ding nakatingin saken. I shrugged before turning my gaze to Caleus. "Thanks. Have fun you two."

I didn't bother to wait for their response. Umalis na ako doon at dumiretso kina Jhoanne na ngayon ay nakaupo na lahat sa reserved seat para sa amin.