One of the Boys 1 & 2 (Published by Pop Fiction)

Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

Past

5 years ago...

It was 3 years ago when Apa decided to go to Canada. 2 years ago, he sent a big box of presents for Ags and her family. Since then, hindi niya nakakalimutan bigyan ng regalo si Ags pati ang pamilya nito.

First year: White coat, medical books, stethoscope, and scrapbook

Second year: Personalized drumsticks, plants, personalized 6x8 block, and small cards (?)

Third year: Unknown

Every year, his presents were getting weirder and weirder. Sa family ni Ags, may mga letters pa, pero kay Agatha mismo, wala. Never did he once write a letter for her and she didn't know what to feel about it.

He didn't even ask her to wait for him. She wanted assurance. She wanted to ask Apa, but she was scared to know what he might say. She was scared he'd say not to wait for him, because even if she tried, she couldn't.

Nagchachat pa rin sila, pero tuwing may occasion na lang, like Christmas, New Year, Agatha's birthday, and her graduation day.

Lexter Yuki Apacible: Congrats :)

They were both so nervous every single time na may magchachat sa isa sa kanila. This time, Ags decided not to reply. Naiinis siya dahil hindi nagrereply si Apa tuwing babatiin niya ito ng 'happy birthday'.

Lexter Yuki Apacible: Sorry

Hindi pa rin siya nagrereply.

Lexter Yuki Apacible: Good luck sa med school.

In the month of December, before Christmas, Apa and Lizzie decided to go home. They promised each other they wouldn't tell anyone they were going home. Gusto kasi nilang supresahin pamilya nila. Hindi na rin niya pinadalan ng gift si Ags. He wanted to give it himself.

"You're a little too excited, you know that?" Liz supported Apa even though she somehow wished he could like her back... kahit alam niyang imposible.

He smiled, concerned that he'd look too pathetic. "Too giddy?"

Liz laughed at Apa's cuteness. "Too giddy, but it's cute." She forced herself to be happy for Apa. He'd finally see his one and only love. Nagwoworry lang siya dahil baka pag-uwi nila, masaktan na naman siya.

"See you next week?"

Apa nodded. "See you next week, Liz."

Liz hugged Apa. "Good luck. Sana happy ka na pag balik natin. Ang tagal mo rin siyang tiniis hindi kulitin."

Hindi pa man tuluyang nakakaalis si Liz, tinawag na nila Bri, Tigs, Paz, at Ygona si Apa. Para silang mga preso na nakawala sa kulungan. Nagwawala sila sa airport at pinagtitinginan sila ng mga tao kaya napahinto si Liz. Tawang tawa siya dahil sa magkakaibigan ni Apa.

Huminto rin mga kaibigan ni Apa dahil nacurious sila kay Liz. Pinakilala siya ni Apa sa kanila. They greeted her, but it was obvious they were not excited to meet her. Noong nagpaalam na si Liz sa kanila, kinulit nila si Apa kung sino 'yun. Pilit nilang pinapaamin si Apa kung anong meron sa kanila.

"Gago ka, pre. H'wag mong sabihing kinalimutan mo na si Recto." Disappointed si Bri sa kanya dahil nakita niya yung paghihirap ni Ags.

"Lul. Ako pa ba?!"

Paz glared at him. "Umamin ka na nga."

Huminga nang malalim si Apa. "Grabe kayo! Hindi ba dapat kinakamusta niyo ako? Ba't niyo ako inaaway?!" He said jokingly.