The Gullible Hearthrob's Love

Simula

4 years ago..

IT was a night where everyone are undeniably happy and free. Sino ba naman ang hindi? It's our Christmas ball! Kaya kahit ang kagaya ko na hindi mahilig sa ganitong event ay hindi din mapuknat ang ngiti.

The place was astonishing. Every inch of the place screams happiness. Fancy Christmas lights with different colors are all over the place. Adding up those flashing disco balls, pine trees and fake snows. Nakakatuwa at nakakamangha! Hindi ko akalain na may makakaisip ng ganito, knowing that the place was not so private. It was held here in our University ground. Kaya talaga namang napakagaling ng nakaisip nitong concept. Well, what would you expect from those filthy rich students who organized the event? Malamang hindi sila papayag na magmukhang puchu-puchu ang ball!

🎶🎶 "Last night i took a walk on the snow, couples holding hands places to go. Seems like everyone to me is inlove.. Santa can you hear me?"🎶🎶

Christmas songs can be heard all over the place and even the cold wind gives me chills. Walang nagawa ang suot kong jacket. Paskong-pasko na talaga! I heaved a sigh and start to walk around, kadarating ko lang kaya hindi ko alam kung saan hahanapin ang department ko. I'm already a fourth year Nursing student kaya no choice kundi umattend sa lahat ng events na pinilit kong iwasan for three years.

Lakad dito, lakad doon. But still, i can't find any familiar face inside the crowd. Bakit ba kasi kinalimutan ko sa kotse ni Kuya Saac ang phone ko? Ayan tuloy. Tss..

🎶🎶"Santa can you hear me? I have been so good this year. And all i want is one thing , tell me my true love is near.. Cause all i want just for me, underneath my Christmas tree. I'll been waiting here, Santa that's my only wish this year."🎶🎶

Santa? Tss.. I shook my head, ano nga bang gusto kong regalo this Chtistmas? Books? New dress? Shoes? Jewelries? Nah.. Maybe Peace.. Or Hope? Para na akong tanga nito, kung anu-anong naiisip ko.

"Samantha!"

I stiffened when i heard someone calls me from behind. So without any doubt i turn around to look who is it, kaso bago ko pa man magawa ang lumingon ay may bigla naman bumangga sa akin kaya napaurong ako.

"What the hell!" I shout and was about to slap someone's face ng mapagsino ang nakabunggo sa akin, "Sa..santa?!"

"Hohoho.. Sorry!" He laughed and then i knew it, he's not Santa ofcourse. Napairap ako. He's just some random jerk who loves to wear that hairy, red and huge costume.

"Err.. It's okay." I nod at him at tatalikod na sana pero pinigilan niya ako. "What is it?" Naasar kong tanong. Buti na lang kasi hindi ako tumumba kung hindi mapapahiya talaga ako dahil sa lakas ng pagkakabunggo nung tummy niya sa akin.

Instead of anwering, he removed his beard and red hat. I almost gasped when i saw his face. How on earth can someone like him wore that humiliating costume?! He's.. Gorgeous as hell! with those playful eyes, red lips, sexy jawline and pointed nose. Kailan pa nabilang si Santa sa mga Greek God? Tell me! Bakit hindi ko alam!!

"Hi. I'm sorry, this place is too crowded. And i can't move without bumping to anyone because of this tummy.." He grin while caressing his fake fat tummy and i think it was as hot as i ever imagined.

"Uh.. It's okay. It's okay.." I answered while still mesmerized by his charm. Damn that voice! Bigla nawala ang lamig sa lugar.

"Anyway.. I'm Tobi. You are?"

Tobi.. Not a sexy name. But a pretty one, though. "Sam. I'm Sam."

"Well nice to meet you pretty Sam." He walks closer to me, then patted my shoulder. "Enjoy the night. Merry Christmas! Hohoho!" And then before i could reply, he was gone.

Tobi. Naiiling ako na napapangiti. Can that gorgeous Santa make my wish come true? Tsk. If you can hear me Tobi Santa.. All i want want this Christmas is onething. That is.. You. I giggled and started to find my friend with a wide smile on my face.

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