Beyond the Afterglow | Odyssey of Hearts Series #1

CHAPTER 4

Coincidence and Fate

It's been a week since I last saw that jerk. Now, I'm caught up in an ongoing meeting for the school's Founding Anniversary. Taking charge as the booth committee head, I'm deep into discussions. Okay na yung ganito kaysa isipin 'yung sinabi niya nung nakaraan. Ano ba kasing clinging onto it pinagsasabi no'n.

"Any suggestions for our booth name?" I asked the others.

Since our organization consists of entirely Business Administration students, it's natural that our booth will center around our field of study. We're currently discussing whether to stick with selling products exclusively or add some interactive games to spice things up.

"Ah! May naisip ako!" Gav exclaimed excitedly in the meeting room at tumayo pa.

"Ano?" I asked.

"MakAd-yos."

"Oo pre, pero demonyo 'yung nagtitinda." Singit ni Dristan.

"O kaya, Business Ads Pak Na Pak!" Dugtong ni Gav.

"Adik ka ba?" Sambit ko.

Oh God. Ang baduy! I could already envision our booth becoming the laughingstock of the event if we went with his ideas. Ewan ko ba bakit naging Vice Chairperson 'to!

"Ayos naman ah! Pwede rin yan Elle, Adik Lang! Business Ads, Walang Kupas!" At talagang ipinagpilitan pa.

"Just stop it, Gav! Manahimik ka na lang dyan!" Suway ko. Sumasakit lang ulo ko sa kumag na 'to.

"Okay naman diba guys?" He glanced at the other members, seeking their support, but they struggled to suppress their laughter.

After minutes of discussion, we finalized our booth and settled with Benta-mazing Bazaar wherein students have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their products and we also came up with some interactive games for engagement.

"Bye, Elle!" Sophie, one of the members bid goodbye.

"See you, Elle!" Sinundan ng ibang members.

I stayed behind to finalize the topics we discussed earlier. Nagpaiwan ako dahil inaayos ko pa ang mga napag-usapan kanina. I am the Secretary of our org and our President asked me to spearhead the meeting earlier since he has a prior meeting.

"Konti na lang sira na 'yang keyboard mo," a manly voice whispered behind me.

"Jesus!" Napatayo ako sa aking kinauupuan at napahawak sa dibdib.

"Papatayin mo ba ako sa gulat ha?!" Singhal ko nang mapagtantong si Gav 'yon. Pinaghahampas ko siya nang lumapit ito.

This guy! Seriously! Kailan pa siya nasa likuran ko? Dati ba 'tong holdaper?

"Ouch! Grabe ka sa'kin! Mukhang ikaw nga ang makakapatay, Elle," he dramatically held his chest.

I rolled my eyes at umupo ulit.

"What's wrong? Kanina pa 'ata mainit ulo mo. Parang sisirain mo na keyboard mo e." Aniya.

I didn't realize I was releasing my annoyance at napansin na ng mga nasa paligid ko. All because of that jerk!

"Ayan. Okay na? Happy?" I flashed a forced smile, showcasing my teeth.

"Wag. Mas nakakatakot pala," he placed his palm on my face.

"Whatever!" I chuckled.

"Tara na Madam! Mag sh-shopping pa tayo," he pulled my chair at hinila ako patayo.

I almost forgot. Pupunta pala kami ng mall ngayon to buy the materials we need for setting up the booth. I am also in charge of buying the stuff we need at yung iba naman ang mag-aasikaso ng pag dedesign. Gav insisted to come with me, pumayag naman ako dahil saktong kailangan ko ng taga-bitbit. Pro nga 'yan sa pagiging taga-bitbit. Nasanay na lalo na kapag magkasama kami ni Kia.