Naked Fall [BxB]

Kabanata 17

Kabanata 17

Future

After what happened at the bar, I never saw Ashley anymore. It's like a very sluggish day for me. Hindi ko na rin naman inisip pa iyon. Ayaw ko nang alalahanin dahil nasasaktan lang ako.

That night, I realize something. Kaizer made me realize and feel that he would risk everything for us. He's willing to wait and catch me if ever I'm ready to fall.

It is hard for me to get out. Ashley broke me in my hardest days. I was seeking her and she just slips away because of her reasons. And find out that she is into someone now.

Hindi naman ako binatikos ng aking mga pinsan sa nangyaring iyon. At wala rin akong balak na magsabi dahil hindi ko na rin naman gustong mag-kuwento pa sa kanila.

The days passed and became weeks. I focused on my study at inalis sa isipin ang pangyayaring iyon. I don't know but it makes me feel at ease. Every time I go to school ay kasabay ko na si Zach. It's like a routine almost every day. I picked him up or he got me from home. That's the cycle in the past weeks.

We've been also in the bar every other week. I just go there to catch up with my cousins, dahil bihira nalang kaming makumpleto. It feels like I haven't through heartbreak because I always seem to be productive and live every time I'm with them.

"Come on, isayaw mo na si Riz. She has a huge crush on you since junior high. Pagbigyan mo na. And she's also my friend, so please! Give it a try!" Kelsy shouted, mixed at the loud music here inside the club.

We are sitting in a U shape form sofa. It's our lounge and our designated table for tonight. All my cousins are here and some are on the dance floor now while the others are having their women beside them.

I chuckled. "Where is she? Riz? Is that her full name?" I asked her interestedly.

Ang mga mata ko ay tumapon ang tingin kay Kelsy pagkatapos ay kay Kaizer na nakaupo sa kanang sofa sa aking harapan. He's a bit far but I can sense his negation about it. Dahil mariin at seryoso ang mga mata nitong nakatitig sa akin. I didn't back out and gave him a teasing glare.

"Oh gosh, Neil! You already forgot Riz?! Kakapunta niya lang dito kanina sa table natin just to greet you and you just forgot her! Nando'n siya sa kabilang table, look at her. She's so beautiful, indeed! And she's taking relationships seriously. So go to her and asked her for a dance." ani Kelsy na tumataas pa ang dalawang kilay nito matapos sumandal sa inuupuan niya. She sipped on her cocktail before she pointed Riz's way.

I shook my head. Tiningnan ko naman ang gawi ni Riz na katapat lang din namin. May isang pagitan pero kita ko siya.

She's beautiful, really. She's holding her drink as her eyes bore at the dance floor. Her fair skin and wavy hair were highlighted.

"Bakit hindi ikaw ang magsayaw kung ganon, Kelsy?" napabaling ako nang tingin sa table namin.

It was Kaizer.

"Why me? Neil is a man. At saka wala naman siyang girlfriend so why not try, right?" Pagmaang ni Kelsy rito.

"Yeah, I agree," Zandra added. She's sitting next to Kaizer.

Si Kaizer naman ay pinapaikot-ikot ang yelo sa loob ng glass na hawak niya.

"Wala ba siyang kasama? She looks lonely." ani ko pa pagkaraan.

"Nope, she's with her other cousins. Why? You want me to invite her here instead? Sa bagay hindi rin naman mahilig sumayaw ang isang iyan." Kelsy replied attentively.