Second year of college. Almost 4 Years of knowing Atticus Wren.
I would sometimes find cute drawings and short quotes on my books and notebooks. And that would make my day. No one can erase the smile on my face.
Minsan nalang kaming magkasama dahil sa schedule namin. Minsan, 'di narin nakakapunta sa date pero ok lang. I can fully understand. And the drawing may be his way of telling me that he didn't forget about me. At araw-araw akong nakakatanggap nun. Walang kulang.
Atticus Wren got me wrapped up in his tight embrace and I think I can never let go that easily.
My bloc-mates would tease me whenever he would sometimes wait for me outside our room. Kami palagi ang sentro ng tukso.
"Uy, Ri! Adyan na sa labas yung- ay, ano mo nga?" They would say, and laugh. I know that they just want to tease me but sometimes, nakakainis na rin.
And sometimes, I'd ask myself too.
Kung bakit hinayaan ko nalang na ganito yung set-up namin.
Kung bakit takot ako na tanungin siya kung bakit hindi siya nanligaw.
Hindi ba ganun katindi yung nararamdaman niya para sakin?
Pero wala parin akong ginawa. Kasi masaya ako. Kasi kontento na 'ko.
And then one day, a rumor got my attention.
Atticus Wren was seen with a boy in the back of our school, looking all sweet and happy.
YOU ARE READING
Ako pa naman, 'Di ba?
Short Story"He was once mine. He was my person." "What changed?" "Everything. As cliche as it sounds, everything changed. Better, for him." "And for you?" I smiled.
