The Man of my Dreams

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"Nasaktan lang po siguro ako, Tita Dan. We were together for eight years. Direk Yuna was there, in the first half. But she left already, years after I thought things are already clear between me and Dave but.. it was just one sided lang pala. And when Direk appeared, nawala na naman ako. Hinahanap ko nanaman po 'yung sarili ko kay Dave.." " Kunot noo kong pinanonood ang statement ni Kirsten. Lumalabas naman ang tunay na kulay niyang pinilit niya talagang mawala ako sa buhay ni Dave para mareplace niya ako. Taray, pangarap ata maging doppleganger ko.

She was being interviewed by Tita Daniea, on her talk show. It was requested by many. Nakausap namin ang management nila Dave tungkol dito at sabi nila ay hindi nila pinayagan si Kirsten at kusang pumunta roon. May nakahanda naman silang back-up plan sa mga sasabihin ni Kirsten. They said that the movie we're making right now will have more engagements than expected because people will be curious on how we worked. At iisipin nila na marketing strategy lang naman iyon. Kirsten is a mess. And Dave and I are her cleaners. She's a freak. Hindi ko mabilang sa daliri ko ang ilang beses na sumakit ang ulo ko kakaresolba ng mga problemang binibigay niya sa amin. 

"But..did you have a commitment or label something? I am so sorry Hija. I am not defending my son too but as far as I know, trabaho ang ginagawa niyo. I've been in this industry for way too long.. I've been with loveteams too, I've married one of them. We didn't end up because we somehow felt we just worked it out because we should. It's not like he's forced to reciprocate your love.." Mausisang tanong ni Tita Daniea kaya natawa ako. Hindi ba siya baliw? Nanay noong taong sinisiraan niya ang kausap niya. Did she really think Tita Dan will help her with all of her shits?

"No po, tita. I understand.. It's just that I felt like he gave me signs.. motives.. things like that tita." Oof. Pahiya ka ngayon girl.

"And that explains it all. My dear, I somehow understand you. I won't invalidate your feelings but I know my son. She only loved one woman. I'm sorry behalf of my son, Hija." Hindi ko na mapigiling matawa dahil randam ko ang gigil ni Tita Dan. But she acts like she'll almost cry to comfort Kirsten. One woman, huh. Live ang show na 'yon kaya naawa rin ako kay Tita Dan dahil walang maeedit na words kung sakali.

"But I loved him for so many years. My love was genuine.. It was all for him.." Ayaw parin tumigil amp. Wrong move girl, huwag kang magdrama kay tita dahil ako ang gusto niyan.

"But when you love someone, don't expect a return Hija. Love is love. Ang pagmamahal ay walang hinihinging kapalit." The show ended. Nakabusangot naman akong bumaba sa sink. Nagtotoothbrush kasi ako tapos biglang dumaan sa feed ko 'yon, napasarap tuloy ako ng upo. Ang bilis makalat ng balitang iyon sa iba't ibang social media kaya nagbabasa ako ng tweets. I was like reading a tea but I have the power to feed their curiousity. Or should I say I know all of the truth because I'm part of it anyway?

"What are you watching baby?" Napatalon ako sa gulat nang biglang pumasok si Dave ng restroom.

"Sus maryosep." I said which made him laugh. He hugged me from behind habang nagtotoothbrush ako.

"Ang tagal mo.." He whispered while his face is on my shoulder.

"Umalis ka na maliligo na ko." Sabi ko at nagmumog na.