Chase and Courage (Youth Series #1)

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"Okay lang 'yan Lia," Sab said

Andito kami ngayon sa field ng school dahil break time. I talked to her about what happened a few hours ago and I can't help but to blame myself. Pinagpatuloy padin naman namin ang pagpresent sa bawat classroom yun nga lang ay hindi na bumalik si Mark so another classmate of mine took his place.

"Para namang may magagawa pa ako," I sighed heavily

"Another uneventful day for me," I added.

"Hey, cheer up. You did well naman kanina. Ang importante ay nakapagspeech ka padin."

I looked at her and shook my head. "Yeah but I'm not satisfied with what I did. The situation affected me and I didn't manage to do my best. I probably looked like stupid while presenting my speech."

After everything that happened, I decided to just read my speech. Baka kasi mapagalitan nanaman ako o kaya mapahiya ako. I had enough of it 'cause I also don't want to embarrass my section, especially my fellow class officers.

Though they already comforted me but that doesn't mean I'm okay. I still don't feel at ease. On the other note, I haven't seen Mark since the incident. Isa pa yun, nag-aalala din ako para sa kaniya.

"I'm sorry Sab, if I'm being dramatic again. You're probably sick and tired of seeing me like this," I said and looked away.

"What are you talking about Lia? Of course not! Well, maybe sometimes...but remember what I said? I'll be here for you thru ups and downs. Para saan pa ang pagkakaibigan natin kung ganun?"

I looked at her and smiled. "Thank you."

She smiled back and sighed. "Hays, kalimutan mo nayun. Just move on and look forward for tomorrow."

"Advance congratulations din. Win or loose, I'll still support you," she added.

I just rolled my eyes playfully and laughed. "Congrats agad eh wala pa nga. Tsaka hindi naman ako nageexpect na mananalo ako eh."

Mahina niya akong pinalo at agad ko siyang tinignan ng nakakunoot ang noo. "Ang nega mo! Maslalong hindi ka mananalo niyan."

I clicked my tongue and avoided her stare. "Advance ka din mag-isip eh."

"Wag kang mag-alala. Sasabihin ko sa buong section namin na iboto ka."

Napatingin naman ako sa sinabi niya. "Don't do that! Hindi mo naman pwede sabihin sa kanila na iboto ako kung hindi naman nila gusto."

"Hindi yan! Gusto ka nila pramis!" she laughed.

Hindi ko alam kung seryoso ba siya or pinagtritripan lang ako. But what I like about her is her positive attitude. She still supports me when I can't even believe in myself. What did I even do to deserve her? I guess I'm really lucky to have her.

Noong hindi ako nagsalita ay muli siyang nagtanong. "Sino nga pala ulit yung kalaban mo?"

"Charmaine, third year student." I simply said

"Ahh oo nga pala si Domingo. Wait, diba athlete din siya tas kateam mate pa ni Mandy ba yun? Yung team captain ng Volleyball."

I sighed and nodded. "Yeah, that's why I have no chance against her."

"Hindi yan! Ano ka ba eh di hamak na mas maganda ka naman dun," she confidently said.

Tumingin naman ako sa kaniya ng nakakunot ang noo. "Anong kinalaman non? Hindi ko alam kung ano pinaglalaban mo Sabrina."

"Eh basta, kahit matalo ka eh mas maganda ka padin. Hindi yun magbabago ako."

Hindi ko nalang siya pinansin at tumingin nalang sa langit.