Midst of Euphoria

Chapter 15: Cute

Hues of the avenues complement the sturdy color of St. Paul's Grave structure located in Esmeralda Private Graveyard. The whistling winds of yesterday, till' now generate a feeling of bitter sweet ecstasy.

"I changed the way I see through the nature of what you call freedom. I already forgot how I tasted those flavors years ago after you engraved yourself here."

The depth of conscience enveloped the tiny bit of my consciousness.

"How are you?"

Sumasalubong sa'kin ang malamig na hangin sa malawak na lupaing puno ng mga taong nauna nang kinuha ng maykapal.

Mukha na siguro akong tanga rito habang kinakausap ang lapida na may pangalan n'ya. I don't even know where I got the audacity to show myself here after what I've done.

"I met a lot of people these days. I can't believe I would feel an emotions that had been long forgotten." I mumbled while touching the small strand of flowers beside this person's grave.

"Do you think I deserve this?" I chuckled upon realizing my question. "Probably not."

"I already took too much of your time. Heaven must really be thankful for your existence."

Magaan na tumayo ako at tiningnan ang lapida sa isa pang pagkakataon.

"Until the rose turns white, José."

"José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, commonly known as the person behind the establishment of Geodetic Engineering in the Philippines. He was also a professor in Agrimento Remesur or the College of Geodetic Engineering, and the first filipino surveyor in his time."

Mabilis na nabalik ako sa reyalidad nang tapikin ako ni Fanny. Ngayon ko lang napagtanto na nasa history class pala ako ngayon. I didn't notice what our professor said just now due to the fact that I've been zoning out real hard for quite some time now.

"Do you have bread sa condo mo? I prefer it to be spoiled enough please."

Nagtatakang binalingan ko ng tingin si Fanny nang bumulong ito sa tabi ko. Ano gagawin niya sa panis na tinapay? And why would I even stock some spoiled foods in my condo?

"Don't give me that bullshit, Fanny. I'm tired." I mumbled dismissing her words. I diverted my eyes infront para makinig ngunit hindi ata ako nilulubayan ng abnormal na bubwit dahil panay ang kalabit sa'kin.

"What?!" I whispered in an alarming tone.

"I want it."

I rolled my eyes when she showed me her puppy looks which doesn't even suit her. Gosh bakit ko ba s'ya naging kaibigan, ang lala nanga ni Arnis tapos dumagdag pa s'ya. Ang sarap nilang bigwasan dalawa eh.

"Let's talk later okay? Go away." I hissed that earned her a chuckle.

"What's with the noice person at the back!"

I sighed when Mrs. Galano's. voice echoed in the classroom while focusing her gaze to Fanny. I immediately diverted my eyes para hindi ako mapasama. Knowing Mrs. Galano, she has a really hot temper which suited to her age. She passed fifty already, pero hindi parin nagreretiro.

"Who's noisy professor?" Fanny said while turning here head side by side like she's searching to the person who basically describe her now.

"Who else?!" Mrs. Galano exclaimed.

Nakataas ang kilay nito habang sumisilip ang mga mata sa suot n'yang salamin.

"Malay ko po. Kaya nga po ako nagtatanong."

Napatampal nalang ako sa pagmumukha ko nang magsalita ito habang inosenteng nakatingin kay Mrs. Galano. Hindi ko talaga maintindihan kung saan kinukuha ni Fanny ang lakas ng loob para humarap sa mga ganyan pagmumukha na ani mo'y mananakal na sa galit.