【CHAPTER 8: DUSTIN】

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It took me seconds. . . days. . . weeks. . . to gather my courage. And yes, I am ready to tell her about my feelings.

Isang semester na lang at gagraduate na ako. Kapag nangyari 'yon, sisimulan ko na ang pag-aaral nang mga itatayo kong negosyo.

I'm going to establish my own bar and charter yachts.

It's my dream to have my own bar and yacht rental business, pero ayokong ipasa sa mga magulang ko, especially kay Dad ang puhunan ko. I want to work hard for the money I will use to establish my business.

Habang pinag-aaralan ko ang tamang pagtatayo ng ganitong negosyo, balak ko munang magtrabaho para makapag-ipon ng pera. The three of us, Jethro and Klinn, have decided that we will apply to the same company at the same time after graduation.

I was watching the news on a daily basis when the news caught my attention. My blood boiled in an instant. I straighten my back as the tension risen. 

JUST IN:

Actor Khael Licauco was arrested on an illegal drug possession charge and four counts of sexual assault. The actor is set to prison for 20 years.

"Tarantado pala talaga 'yan, eh!" I cursed as I sipped on the mouth of the beer bottle.

Habang pinapanood ang balita sa TV, napagtanto kong tama ako. That Khael Licauco is an asshole. Marami na pa lang naanakan ang gago at puro panganay pa. Moreover, that asshole rapes his assistant and other women, for fuck sake.

Suddenly, a slice of Rara's face flashed in my mind. My breathing became heavy as worriedness consumed me. I quickly stood up to call her when I froze in my spot after hearing a familiar name. My body wilts upon hearing the following news.

JUST IN:

Award-winning actress Rara confirmed to take a long break from showbiz synchronous to the sudden cancellation of her new series with actor Khael Licauco. No other information was given by the actress team.

Rara. . .

I tried calling her, but no avail. Ilang beses ko ulit siyang sinubukang tawagan pero hindi talaga sumasagot.

Tangina! Nilalamon ako ng pag-aalala sa kaniya.

Nang mapagod, nagtext na lang ako para mabasa niya. Iniisip ko na lang baka tulog na siya dahil malalim na rin ang gabi.

Binuksan ko ang iilang social media accounts ko para makibalita. Thousands of people on the internet broke down after the news about the goddess's hiatus. She was trending all over twitter, google search and even on facebook. Damn it! I don't think I can sleep tonight without knowing if she's okay.

Hindi nga talaga ako nakatulog gawa nang nabalitaan kagabi. My plan today is to visit their household and check if she's okay. I need to see Rara, or else I'm going crazy.

Binilisan ko ang pagkilos dahil hindi na talaga ako mapakali na magkita kami. Muntik pang magkabaliktad ang kaliwa at kanan nang sapatos na suot ko. After parking outside their house, I immediately rang the doorbell on the gate.

"Tao po! Rara, I'm here!" malakas na sigaw ko sa labas ng mansyon nila. "Tao po?! Rara! Please, lumabas kana!"

Suminghap ako at tumingala nang makaramdaman nang pagpatak sa balikat ko. Tangina. Biglang bumuhos ang ulan ngunit hindi ako sumilong dahil mas lamang sa akin ang makausap si Rara.

"Rara, I'm here! Please, open the door!" Mas lalong lumakas ang ulan pero para akong tangang panay ang doorbell sa mataas na gate nila. "Rara, please! Nandito ako sa labas, let's talk!"

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