Stay, Love (Travesia Series #2) √ COMPLETED

Kabanata 29

No Choice

Kabanata 29

"May partner ka na?" Bungad ni Lara.

"Saan?"

"School night."

"Ulit? I mean, ang aga naman ngayon?" tumango lang siya. Sabay kami ngayon sa canteen dahil si Eli ay may inaasikaso sa club nila siguro'y para na iyon sa school night.

"I don't know. Wala namang nagyaya sa 'kin. How about you?"

Umiling siya at napasimangot. "Wala akong ganang um-attend ngayong taon."

I don't know what's with her. I was about to ask her, but she immediately went out. Ni hindi man lang ako hinintay. Hindi ko pa nga nauubos itong kinakain ko!

Dumeritsyo na agad ako sa gym nang matapos. Kompleto na ang lahat. Pinatawag kami ni Coach dahil may sasabihin daw siya patungkol sa belt ceremony next week.

"Kumain ka na? Gusto mo ba nito?" Umupo ako sa tabi niya at napangiti nang abutan niya ako ng buko juice.

"Thank you!"

For the past few weeks, Ian is way too caring and sweet at me that made my heart fluttered. The more he shows me his efforts, the more it gives me answer with those questions lingering on my mind. I feel like I'm near to it, but it feels so risky. Natatakot akong tuluyang makompirma ang nararamdaman na ito. Kaya mas maayos siguro kung magbulag bulagan muna ako sa sarili kong nararamdaman.

I feel like once I confirm it, things might ruin, and it scares me a lot.

"Gomez, Astley Shayne!"

Nanlaki ang mata ko nang sabihin iyon ni Coach. Lahat ng mga kasamahan ko at nagsisigaw kaya hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti ng malaki. Si Lara ay panay ang hampas sa braso na kung hindi lang pinigilan ni Ian ay siguro nagkapasa na ako. Masyado siyang masaya para sa akin, silang dalawa ni Ian.

"Congrats!" He said softly and hugged me that made the crowd became wilder and continuous with their unending cheer.

"Naku! Tinamaan na nga talaga ang tiger natin!"

"Anong feeling na mapaamo ng isang Gomez huh, Senior?"

Natawa ako sa mga biro nila at lumapit na kay Coach. He presented the yellow belt that made me feel overwhelmed. I almost cried not only because of the award that I got, but also with their support. I was so thankful for this opportunity. That day, we celebrated. But this time, we went to a Korean Restaurant. Ian said that he'll treat me. I disagree with him and as a result, we ended up fighting.

"Putcha naman! Ako nalang kaya ang ilibre niyong dalawa dahil ako naman madalas ang third wheel dito eh! Pinagtatalunan niyo pa talaga kung sino magbabayad!" Lara scoffed as she sits beside me.

"Hindi naman kasi kita inaya, ah. Bakit sumama ka pa kung magrereklamo ka lang naman." Ian fired her back before he walked away to get the utensils and the food because it was self-service.

"Hayop talaga 'yon! Kapal ng mukha! Eh, na-blackmail niya lang naman ako kaya ko sinunod mga utos niya noon. Tss! Ikaw, Astley! Ikaw nalang manglibre sakin."

I heaved a sigh in disbelief. She said that conforming that I should treat her. It wasn't a question. Talagang desisyon niya na na ilibre ko siya. Iba talaga ang isang 'to!

Weeks had passed. It was almost the end of first semester when Lara asked me again about the school night. I almost forgot about that. Mabuti ngang pinaalala niya. Bago kasi ang sembreak gaganapin iyong school night, mas maaga ngayong taon kumpara noong nakaraan.