This isn't the first time nakapunta si Maro sa bahay ni Zadist. And this isn't my second either. Zadist does bring me here kapag need niya ng tulong.
Both of them focused on the computer screen. They're using one computer set and it seems like they're having a logistic conversation.
At dahil na out of place na ako sa kanilang dalawa, I decided to plan with the Thesis nalang din. I hope I'd get through this one day and remain at top 2. Not greedy na ako sa Top 1. Ewan ko, ang importante buhay ako.
"Hey, M. Okay lang ba sayo kung magpapakuha kami ng coffee?" Sabi ni Z.
"Wala kayong balak matulog?"
Zadist smiled.
"I need to help him with this. Easy. Pero need nang time."
Napatingin ako sa wall clock ng kwarto ni Z.
Palaging wala sa bahay nila ang parents ni Z. And since he is the only child—Ang spoiled niya.
"Sure. Hot or Iced?"
"Iced." Both of them replied in chorus.
Tumayo na ako at saka ako lumabas ng kwarto ni Z.
Minsan matatakot ako bumaba sa bahay nila Z kasi sobrang high-tec. Yung tipong sa staircase? The stair will lit up kapag nakaapak ka. And there is no damn light switch na makikita. Kasi every time ma-detect nila ang presence ng isang tao, it will just automatically light up.
And voice command. Sa registered voice of course.
Nagkuha ako ng dalawang jars, dalawang straw, apat na ice cubs and coffees.
I was still stirring the whole damn coffee when I heard Z said, "Lights off."
And he was behind me.
I gasped a little when Z hugged me from behind.
"Turn the lights on again, Z." Sabi ko.
"Lights on." He said.
Lumiwanag ulit.
"Huwag ka ngang manakot." Sabi ko at saka tinapos na ang paggawa ng Iced Coffee.
"I can't believe your mine." Biglang sabi niya.
Z may be weird sometimes but he is so pure.
Kahit sa simula pa lang ay sobrang honest na niya. And I regret those moments na pinagkakamalan ko siyang stalker at creepy. I hate those moments.
"I came down here to help you bring all of these." Sabi niya.
I giggled.
"No, I can manage." Sabi ko.
He winked at me, "Burgers?"
My mouth opened when I saw how big the burgers were.
He also takes out one bucket full of Fried Chicken.
"You are so unhealthy, Zadist."
"So are you. Tama na sa canned goods." Sabi niya. "And noodles."
"Well kung lilipat na din naman kami ni Maro sa apartment naming, I'll be cooking na din naman e."
"Okay, I'll live there with you guys. Sawa na ako ditto." Sabi niya habang hawak ang fried chicken at mabilis na nilamon iyon. He is so funny.
Dinala naming lahat ng mga pagkain at drinks sa kwarto niya. May table naman doon kaya okay lang na mag-set ng foods doon.
Pagkarating naming sa kwarto ni Z, Maro was already yawning.
Buti naman at sa studies napapagod ang kapatid ko. At least hindi na sa laro. Pero still, naglalaro pa rin siya. Mas lumala at nang makilala na niya si Z. Nagsisilbing kalaro na niya.
"So Maro..." I started to divert his attention. "Kumusta naman kayo ng girlfriend mo noon?"
"Wala na." Mabilis niyang sagot at saka kumain ng burger.
"Gusto mo bigyan kita?" Z inserted.
"Chix ba?" Sagot naman ng kapatid ko.
I can't help but roll my eyes at them.
Nagkakasundo naman talaga kahit papano.
"Maro, I'd have to borrow your phone. Magpapaalam ulit kay Aunt." Sabi ko.
"Tapos na. Nagpaalam na kami kanina ni Kuya Z."
Kuya Z.
I sighed.
Kuya siya ng kuya kay Z. Ayaw namang mag-ate sa akin.
Anyways, okay lang naman.
Both of them were eating a lot.
I settled with 1 fried chicken for dinner. Bukas magluluto ako for them. Watching them working hard makes me feel like I want to take good care of them. And one way to take good care of someone is to give a proper and delicious meal.
Nauna akong matulog while Z and Maro stayed up.
Kinabukasan ay Weekend na.
5 AM and bumangon na ako. Napansin kong wala sa kwarto si Z. Maro was sleeping soundly beside me. Nakatulog kami sa Kama ni Z. Don't tell me natulog sa sofa si Zadist?
Nagtungo ako sa CR, wala siya.
Nagtungo ako sa Living room.
Doon nakita ko Zadist na may ginagawa sa Laptop niya.
Pinuntahan ko siya habang inaayos ang buhok ko. Tinabihan ko siya.
He looked at me and smiled. He kissed my cheeks and I saw how tired his eyes was.
Sinandal niya yung ulo niya sa balikat ko habang ang kamay niya ay busy sa pag-encode ng hindi ko alam. Programming stuff.
"Natapos namin yung Project ni Maro. He's a fast learner lad." Sabi niya.
"Hmm, proud," I commented.
I heard him sighed.
Napakunot ako ng noo.
"What? 'Di ka pa natulog?"
I saw him smiled and nodded.
"Tulog ka muna. Sorry nakatulog kaagad ako kagabi." Sabi ko.
"No, it's okay. You look tired and adorable kaya hindi na kita ginising." Malambing niyang sabi. Ang swerte ko sa understanding boyfriend.
"I love you." He said.
I kissed his lips. "I love you too. Thank you for helping Maro."
"Of course."
I heard him sighed again.
"Please don't leave me. Ever." He begged.
Natigilan ako.
I've always wondered why do people love each other and live with doubts na baka sa huli ay iiwan din? Why do people overthink? Why do people cry? I understand now.
Ganito pala talaga kapag umibig.
Hindi mo maiintindihan o kaya masagot ang mga maraming tanong.
The only answer to it all is that... nagmamahal lang talaga.
At dun sila masaya.
"Yes, Z. I won't. Ever."
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