"I've been meaning to talk to you since that second article you wrote about me. Ayos lang sana kung once ka lang nagsulat kaso inaraw-araw niyo na yata ng editorial team niyo. Actually, I am flattered by the fact that I bring out some talent in writing for your team. Nakapag-back to back english and tagalog articles kayo because of me. Okay lang naman sila, by the way."
I was talking rapidly and gesturing my hand crazily after Krizty accepted my offer to take a seat and have a "little" chat. Wouldn't it be better if I go straight to the point?
"Pero have you ever thought of considering my private life and how much I would appreciate it if you were to ask permission about releasing another article about me and the other people involved? Bubukol ba sa katawan niyo na humingi man lang ng permiso namin?"
I just really couldn't get why I am being subjected to hot seat. 'Di ko naman pinangarap magawan ng issue at maipaskil ang mukha sa bulletin board na ang title ng article ay "ZERA MILLARTE, NAMAMANGKA SA DALAWANG ILOG".
"Maraming salamat sa magagandang litrato na nakasama ako sa bulletin board, but what I am asking is a little consideration for my life's privacy. I didn't want to be famous or popular just because I told Keon I liked him. I did it for my peace of mind, para hindi na ako nababagabag sa dinadamdam ko para sa kaniya. Kung gusto niya ako, edi kiligin. Kung hindi naman, edi bagong crush."
Hinampas ko ang lamesa upang mariing sabihin ang totoo.
"Sobrang gusto ko si Keon at hindi ko kayang manahimik! Mas ikapapanatag ng puso ko kung nalaman niya kaysa mabulok 'to."
Krizty's looking at me like she has seen a ghost. I didn't look back at the other table but the whole place went silent.
So, naging bida yata ako ng teleserye???
"Hello? Earth to Zera." Kumaway-kaway si Krizty sa harap ko.
"Ay, hello. Sorry, I spaced out. Ano 'yon?" Damn. I had such a nice and feisty monologue in my head for me to act like this.
"Nilipad 'to kanina eh. I believe this is yours."
Iniabot niya sa'kin ang sticky note ko.
"Yes, it's mine. Thank you."
"Alright. Balik na 'ko sa table."
"Sure. Thanks ulit."
I need to get out of here. I'm having bad thoughts. Hindi naman bad talaga pero naisip ko lahat ng sasabihin ko tapos magba-back out ako ngayon? It's okay to hold back sometimes.
Zera, ang gulo mo talaga.
"Salamat po! Magandang hapon po!" Bati ko habang naglalakad papuntang pinto.
"Salamat, ma'am! Balik po kayo!" Nginitian ko ang mga crew bago lumabas.
Tinanggal ko sa pagkakaboknay ang buhok ko at hinayaan itong lumaladlad. Kaunting suklay lang gamit ang mga daliri ay okay na. I need time management.
"PA'NO BA MAGING ORGANIZED?" Pasigaw na tanong ko habang nagalalakad sa street.
"Students my age are way better than me. Bakit naiiba ako?" I literally am struggling on my pace.
Krizty and company were really focused when they're working on something. Nanahimik ang table nila pagbalik niya eh. Unlike me, madali ako ma-distract.
"Totoong-totoo na ang inggit ko sa kanila at galit ko sa sarili ko kasi parang ako ang hindi makagawa ng tama. Kung ako si Keon, aba. Wala siguro akong problema ngayon."
"Diyan ka nagkakamali."
"Ako? Magkakamali? Eh, top one overall 'yon. Ibig sabihin responsable siya."
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Unpremeditated
Teen FictionZera shook the whole campus by confessing to Keon, their school's topnotcher and heartthrob in the school lobby. Despite being rejected by her big time crush, she knows that senior high school should be taken seriously. Exams, shenanigans, a "puppy...
