Good Riddance (DS #2)

Chapter 34

Chapter 34:

The Heart Wife

Bournemouth, England

Year 2006

"TWO months to go! We're about to finish studying, mate!"

Nginitian ni Jack ang kaibigang Briton na si Maxwell. For the whole time that he took his master's degree, they were roommates. "I can't believe it the same. A year just passed by that quickly."

"Agreed!

Jack's studying Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing full time in Bournemouth University. Pagkatapos nga ng isang buong taon, matatapos na siya. At may naghihintay na ring trabaho kay Jack sa New York bilang editor-in-chief sa isang kilalang publishing company. Editor-in-chief! That fast! Everything's going according to his plans.

Naglakad sila palabas ng university. "I still feel bad that you and Thalia broke up. You were the most perfect couple in class."

Walang pinag-aawayan, laging magkasundo. Kaya siguro nakipag-break si Thalia. Maliban sa pinili nitong pangarap, baka masyadong boring na rin ang naging "perpekto" nilang relasyon. Although his ex-girlfriend said he's the "ideal" guy or partner, still, he must have done something not right during the relationship.

"Well, some relationships just don't last. Besides, she's happy pursuing her theater career. That's what matters most, right?"

Limang buwan lang silang nagkarelasyon ni Thalia na isang Filipina din. Pero matagal na ito sa England. She helped him adjust to the English lifestyle easily. She became a constant companion, aside from Maxwell. So, maybe the purpose of Thalia's life to Jack's ends there. Tatlong buwan na rin nang mag-break sila at lumipat na ito ng ibang university. He's fine, no heart-wrenching pain. He wished Thalia the best while he does his best, too. And now, he's going to finish his master's degree soon.

"You'll go to America right after the graduation. You might get a fairer lady out there," ngisi ni Maxwell.

"Ah, let's see about that. I'm not currently looking for someone, though." Sinabayan ni Jack ng kaunting tawa ang sinabi. "I suppose I still need to work on myself more."

"Well then, good luck, mate! I might return to Wales after graduating. Let's stay good mates!" Paglabas ng gate ay lumiko sa ibang direksyon si Maxwell.

"Oh, you're not coming back with me to the flat?" tanong niya rito.

"I'll stay at my girl's place; didn't I tell you?"

Nag-isip si Jack. "Really? Maybe you did and I just forgot."

"Did you? I wrote it in our reminder's board. Anyway, I'll be boarding there for a week. Have some fun alone, mate!" Kinindatan siya nito bago umalis.

Napailing-iling si Jack. Hindi naman na bago sa kanya na hindi umuuwi si Maxwell sa flat. He likes staying with his long-term partner's place more often.

Habang naglalakad si Jack pauwi sa tinitirhan, mas hinigpitan niya ang winter coat na suot at niyakap ang sarili. Malapit na siya nang biglang bumaba ang mga niyebe! Napahinto siya sa paglalakad at napatingala sa mga ulap. Isn't it too early for snow?

"Hello there!"

Napakurap siya. Nahigit ang hininga. At bago niya pa tignan kung sino ang boses na tumawag sa kanya, nais niya na sanang tumakbo palayo kung hindi lang siya magmumukhang tanga.