Chapter 26
Gabi na nang makarating kami sa Davao. Jairus travelled with us and Jarrick stayed in Manila for his trainings. He promised to go here at Davao when he's free because he said that he also missed their home here.
Hila-hila ni Jairus ang aming mga maleta. He didn't let me bring my luggage, so both of his hands are occupied.
I got so excited when I saw Hanna, Rome, and Oliver waiting for us. I waved at them and they waved back at me, too.
"Another admirer of yours." Jairus hissed beside me. I playfully punched his arms but he just scoffed at me.
"Hindi na kaya. Me and Oliver are truly just friends." I said.
May tumawag sa kanya kaya tumigil muna siya sa paglalakad para masagot niya iyon. I heard the name of 'Leo' when he answered it. Probably business matters. Ilang buwan din siyang nakatira sa Manila at hindi naasikaso ang kanyang trabaho nang personal. He's just working through his laptop.
"Lagi na lang talaga akong huli sa balita. What's up with you and Jairus? I thought you two already broke up? I thought you hate him? Asan na iyong mga pag-iyak iyak mo?" Sunod-sunod agad ang tanong ni Hanna kahit na kakalapit ko pa lang sa kanya.
"Hanna, mas gusto mo bang makita na umiiyak ako?" Natatawa kong tanong sa kanya.
"No! But.."
"I'll tell you everything. Huwag dito oh." Tumawa ulit ako. She really had a lot of questions and it is evident on the way she look at me and Jairus.
"Congratulations to us." Sabi ko at niyakap siya nang mahigpit. She hugged me back and kissed me on the cheek.
"Congratulations to us. Best friend goals huhu."
"Do you still wanna join the Philippine Team?" Tanong ko. If she wants, I can also maybe recommend her and show them her performance. Magaling din naman si Hanna, nega lang.
"Not anymore. I've got a change of heart, bitch. Parang gusto kong mag proceed sa med school. Bachelor of Sports Science is already a pre-med course so dire-diretso na 'to." She said with determination in her voice. I can't help but admire her. Makikita mo talaga na gustong-gusto niya ang mga plano niya dahil parang nagniningning ang kanyang mga mata habang sinasabi niya iyon. I am so proud of my best friend.
Jairus' car is already outside the airport, hinatid ng kanilang driver. Hinatid niya ako papunta sa bahay at parang ayaw niya pang umuwi.
"I wanna stay." Pagpupumilit niya.
"You should go home. As in home, not your condo. Tita Ambrosia probably missed you." Sabi ko.
"I want to stay with you."
I sticked my index finger on his chest and he looked down on it.
"You really should go home. Hindi naman ako mawawala."
"Promise? Don't run away from me again." Sabi niya. He held my hand that was pointing on his chest and put it down. Pinagsalikop niya ang aming mga kamay at bumuntong-hininga.
"Yes. We'll just see each other tomorrow."
"I'll just bring your luggage inside." Sabi niya habang tinitingnan ang luggage na nasa likuran ko na.
"No need. Ako na bahala. Just text me when you're home."
He sighed again.
"Clingy." I teasingly said. He look bothered by what I just said and looked away from me. I can see his adam's apple moving because he swallowed hard.
