Dopamine Rush

22 - WHEN DREAMS BECOME A PERSON.

I shake my head, "Five minutes only."

"I missed you too, Iz." He whispered, kissing my head.

Several minutes later, he's driving our way to their house. I am staying at his place during the weekends to bond with each other. That's how we keep this ship sailing. Neither one of us wanted to see the sparks fading.

"How's your day?" He asked as I entered the kitchen.

"I don't want to talk about it." Nauumay kong tugon.

He didn't insist asking and just focus on washing the chicken.

"Nga pala, may susuotin ka na ba para sa event ninyo?" Tanong ni Carlo habang inilalagay na sa kaldero ang manok at ang papaya.

"Di ako pupunta. Ayoko mag-attend." Sagot ko naman habang naglilinis at nag-aayos ng hapag. 

"Punta tayo." Biglang sabi nito sabay yakap saakin mula sa likod. "Isama mo 'ko."

"Huh? Di ba busy ka? Baka ang ending na naman nito, pinilit mo ako tapos ikaw ang hindi makakapunta." Saad ko, dinadala sa biro ang pagtatampo.

"I'm sorry about last time. I told you I'll make it up to you. So, let's meet your colleagues and enjoy. I'll be able to meet some resident doctors as well." Paglalambing nito. "I swear, I'll come."

Sabi nang ayoko, pero sa huli, napa-oo. Epekto ni Carlo.

CMC Christmas Gala

The event is set to start at 6 in the evening. Carlo and I decided to meet at the venue for his convenience. I am on my way for the gathering at 7 PM since his last message says that he'll be an hour late.

It's almost 9:30 PM, my battery is dying and Carlo is not answering. So, I stop calling. Fifteen minutes later, my phone beeps.

Carlo: I'm sorry, Iz. I'm stuck at work. I think I can't  make it.

He invited me here and now, he's telling me that he's not coming. Great. Just great.

"Hey. You look pretty." A deep voice lingered their way to my ear. It's my friend by accident- Doctor Calvin Josh Miller. A 3rd year fellow in the cardiology department. "Pretty annoyed."

I don't know if that was a joke or an insult, but whatever the intention and the meaning is.. it's funny.

"Thanks." I chuckled.

"Keep it. Afterall, it's not a compliment." He replied, sipping champagne.

See? this is how we get along. Fight keeps this friendship alive.

"In every scenario with a person like you, I've decided to be an optimist. I only see the positive side of all the negative things that comes from your mouth." I said sarcastically.

He laughed- and I have to look away. That laugh was dangerous for I always find it amusing. I fuckin' liked it.

"Alone?" Tanong nito nang humupa na ang pagtawa.

Gusto ko siyang sagutin ng pabalang at sarkastiko pero hindi na kinaya ng enerhiya ko. Nawalan na naman ako ng gana.

That night came but he didn't.

"Hindi dapat. But, yes I am." I sighed. "He can't make it but I'm still hoping and waiting that he'll make time to come."

Pinilit niya akong pumunta tapos ang ending, wala siya.