Living In The Past.

Yo! Ako nga pala si Ma. Patricia Santos. MariPat for short. Birthday ngayon ng mom ko yet I fint this day boringgg. Nandito ako sa kwarto while the others are having fun downstairs. I don't know why pero simula bata pa 'ko, I hate socializing with my relatives and some of our family friends. Hindi ako sanay sa plastikan at lalong ayaw ko ng sobrang atensyon na binibigay nila. Kaya nga nandito ako ngayon sa harap ng laptop ko at . . . *knocking sound*

Mom : Ma. Patricia? Are you not feeling well, Anak?

Me : *opens the door* Oh, hi Mom! No, of course, you see, I'm totally fine.

Mom : Then why are you locking yourself up here in your room while we are having fun downstairs? Come on Hija, join us. Your cousins are looking for you.

Me : Looking for me? That sounds new to me. They probably need something.

Mom : Anak, 'wag ka namang ganyan mag-isip sa mga pinsan mo. Masama 'yan.

Me : Whatever Mom! Just give me 5 more minutes and I'll follow.

Mom : Ok. Promise to make it fast. I'll see you downstairs. *door locked*

Geez, ano ba naman 'to. Kailangan ko ba talagang bumaba? Hay, another plastic moments to be cherish forever in my heart. Hahaha! How sarcastic. Pero teka, ano nga palang isusuot ko? Isa pa 'to sa mga ayaw ko 'pag may party, ang pagsusuot ng semi-formal dress. Feeling ko ang pangit-pangit ko kapag gano'n ang suot ko. Anyways, pwede na siguro 'tong brown na tube dress ko. Makapagusot na lang din ng bolero para hindi masyadong revealing ang datin. Konting powder, suklay at ayos ng buhok, shoot! Ready to go down na 'ko. Wala namang ibang tao sa party so no need to look so beautiful. After all, I'm really not. Pagbaba ko ng hagdan . . .

Tita Gem : Hi MariPat! You look so radiant tonight. Something you want to share?

Me : None, Tita. Maybe it's just the effect of the lights on my face powder.

Katrina : Hey Pat! Over here! Join us, Dear!

Me : Excuse me, Tita. I'll just go to Katrina's group for a while.

Tita Gem : Oh, sure!

Upon getting near Katrina's group, I can see all of them staring at me with some having their mouths opened like they're seeing something so mouth-watering. But this guy, the guy who's sitting next to Katrina, he who's back is only what I'm seeing, he looks familiar. Hindi ko marecognize pero parang talagang kilala ko siya. Hanggang sa makalapit ako at . . .

Katrina : *stand up* Here couz, you can take my seat. I'll just sit over there.

Me : How thoughtful of you Trina. Anyway, thanks!

Katrina : You're welcome. Oh, I'd like you to meet my newest boyfriend Drix.

Drix : Hello there! It's nice to finally meet you.

Me : Finally? Oh, well, never mind. Nice meeting you too!

Katrina : And before I forget, together with him is his best friend Dren. *points at Dren*

Dren : Ah, h-hello.

Me : Hi. *I was wrong whem I thought he's familiar.* Isn't the food good? I can see you haven't even touch yours.

Dren : N-no, it's just that I-I'm already full.

Me : Oh, you got full without even eating anything. That's good. One way you can save money.

Katrina : Don't you think you're being rude to my guest, Pat?

Me : Sorry, Couz. I also send my apologies to you Dren. I think I better go. Enjoy the party. See you around. Ciao!

[Dren's POV]

Woah! That was too much. Ang striking ng look, ang striking din ng personality. That's my type of girl! Kaya lang mukhang hard-to-get. Tsaka first meeting, bad shot ako. Kasi naman Dren. Bakit ka ba na uutal kanina? Nakakahiya ka. Para ka lang tanga. Ang sungit pa man din no'ng kausap mo pero 'di bale na. nakaka-challenge siya kaya gagawin ko lahat para makuha ko siya. Makapaglakad-lakad na nga lang. Hindi naman talaga ko nagugutom.

[MariPat's POV]

*while walking after what happened*

Me : Ano ka ba MariPat? What the heck entered your mind and command you to do that? You're really embarrassing. Mukha tuloy kawawa 'yong tao. In fairness, he's cute kaya lang mahiyain. Whew! Maybe I just need to get some fresh air. I'll just go to the garden.

Sa garden, 'pag dating ko, napakatahimik. Yesss! Walang tao. Tahimik ang mundo ko dito. Time for relaxation. Makapag-star gazing na din. Favorite ko nga pala ang stars. Natutuwa akong tingnan sila every night pati na rin ang moon. Para kasing napakaganda nilang tingnan tapos malamig pa 'yung hangin 'pag gabi. Ang sarap tuloy . . . *cough*

Me : Sinong nandiyan?

Dren : It's me. Erm, am I interrupting something?

Me : Yeah, you just ruined my relaxation.

Dren : Aw! Sorry, I didn't mean to.

Me : What can I do? You already did.

Dren : Why are you so mad at me? Have I done you something you didn't like?

Me : You don't care anymore. It's none of your business.

Dren : Oh c'mon. None of my business? Eh ako ho 'yung tinatarayan mo.

Me : Pwede ba? Just leave me alone!

Dren : Okay, sige. Bahala ka. Mamaya may makita or marinig ka diyan na kung ano. No ones here to help you 'cause you threw me away.

Me : Duhhh! 'Di na ko bata 'no. Shuu, shuu!

Akala naman ng mokong na 'to matatakot ako sa sinabi niya. Huh! Brave ata 'to! *awooo! Arff! Arff!*

Me : Ano 'yun? Wahhh!

[Dren's POV]

Me : Talaga lang ha. 'Di na pala bata ah. Tingnan natin kung anong gagawin mo kapag . . . *hears someone coming*

MariPat : Wahhh! Ouch!

Me : Oh? Sa'n ka pupunta? Bakit ka tumatakbo?

MariPat : Kasi . . . kasi ano, wala!

Me : Nagkatotoo 'yung sinabi ko 'no?

MariPat : . . .

Me : Hahahahaha!

MariPat : Oo na! Sige na! Ngayong panalo ka na, pwede samahan mo 'ko du'n sa garden? Ayaw ko diyan sa loob. Masyadong maingay.

Me : Sure! My pleasure, Princess.

MariPat : Princess your face! Call me MariPat or Pat if you want. And I'd prefer to call you Dren.

Me : No problem, Pat!

Umupo kami sa chairs malapit sa pool at nag-usap kami ng nag-usap. Grabe! Ang saya niya palang kausap. Nature niya lang talaga ang mang-asar pero all those things were meant to be as jokes. Hanggang sa 'di na naming namalayan ang oras at gabi na pala.

MariPat : Hey Dren, where are you staying? I mean, dito ba kayo matutulog tonight or uuwi pa kayo sa Quezon City? *napag-usapan naming kanina kung saan ako nakatira kaya alam niya na.*

Me : Sabi ni Katrina, do'n daw kami sa guest room dito matutulog at siya naman daw, she'll be sharing a room with you. Probably, your room.

MariPat : Oh, I see. It's kinda late already. Maybe you're already tired 'cause I already am.

Me : Yeah, a little. Tara, pasok na tayo sa loob. For sure hinahanap na 'ko sa loob nila Drix.

MariPat : Oo nga. Baka tapos na rin 'yung party. Pero ako, aakyat na 'ko sa kwarto ko. Pagod na talaga ko eh. Sige Dren, good night!

Me : Good night din!