"Can I court you?"
The people around me cheered. Sean, the school's student council president asked me. Naglalakad ako papunta sa computer lab para sa klase ko mamayang ala una nang sinalubong ako ng pakulo niya.
He's a grade ten student while I'm still in grade 9.
"Sean, please tumayo ka..." nahihiyang ani ko.
"Please Eli, let me court you. I really like you Eli.." pakikiusap niya.
"I'm sorry Sean but it's a no. Excuse me.."
Everyone got silent I ran to the computer laboratory. I sat on my chair and sighed.
Tumagal ang issue ng pagreject ko kay Sean ng ilang araw. But isinawalang bahala ko na lang iyon.
"Eli naman, mag-usap tayo. Gusto kitang ligawan.." nakasunod sa akin si Gino, a transferee is now asking to court me.
A month passed after Sean tried his luck. I was walking down the hallway proceeding to my locker. Hapon na at kailangan ko ng umuwi.
"Sorry, Gino. I don't like you." I just answered. He stopped. I know he's hurt. Tumalikod na lang ako at naglakad palabas ng gate.
"Eli pinapatawag ka ni sir sa faculty room." sabi sa akin ng kaklase ko. Grade 10 na ako this year.
Naglakad ako palabas ng room at tumungo sa faculty room. I knocked on the door before opening it. Sinalubong ako ng tunog ng party poppers and balloons.
'Elinor, Can I court you?'
Basa ko sa letterings sa ding-ding. Infront of me nakatayo ang isang kaklase kong lalaki na kinuntsaba pa ang mga teachers.
"I'm sorry." 'yon lang ang sinabi ko pero alam nilang lahat ang ibig kong sabihin. Nanlulumo si Jim. Bakas ang lungkot sa mga mata ng mga guro. Imagine the effort and time he spent yet he got no for an answer.
Confused of what's happening, the people around me wearing their best gowns and suit because of the occasion started squealing, cheering and clapping.
I was awarded as the night's prom queen. I am now dancing with my partner, the awarded prom king, France.
"Elinor, a lot tried their luck. I want to try mine too, hoping you'll allow me."
I know where this is going.
"Eli, I would like to court you, please..."
"I'm really sorry France. It's just that I don't.. like you."
That night I ruined the mood of the people.
"What's this?" I asked Kiel.
"Flowers and chocolates." he said.
"But, why are you giving me flowers and chocolates, it's not my birthay.." I said confused.
"Nililigawan kita."
I sighed. I not comfortable with this.
I returned him the flowers and chocolates.
"It's better if we would stay as friends Kiel." I turned my back and went to my classroom. I still have 20 minutes to review my notes, I'm in my 11th grade.
"Happy 18th Birthday Elinor!" the people around greeted me.
I stand up from my seat and bowed at them smiling. I gave them a message on how happy I am for attending my début.
Moments later the 18 roses started. I am now dancing with my 17th rose, Sonny.
"I don't want to ruin your birthday, but Eli, would you give me a chance to court you?" he hopefully asked while dancing with me.
"I'm sorry, Sonny." I felt bad for him.
"It's okay, happy birthday nga pala ulit." sabi niya. I hugged him and he hugged me back. He let go and turned his back smiling but it didn't reach his eyes. My father replaced him as my partner.
"Is everything alright, Eli?" tumango na lamang ako.
"Eli, let's watch the game!" Kiana, my friend asked me.
"Mag-aaral pa ako, ikaw na lang." I answered.
"Oh, Come on!" she said at hinila ako. Kiana my blockmate and my friend is now running while grabbing my hand.
I rolled my eyes.
Natapos ang laro at panalo ang school namin. I'm in my first year college taking up Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
"Everyone, can I have your attention!" the school's MVP grabbed the mic from the announcer.
"There's this girl that I like, I want to confess my feelings to her. Her name is Elinor Fontana, she's sitting on bench C wearing her uniform and her hair is cleanly tied up on a ponytail. Isn't she lovely?" he announced looking at me.
The crowd began looking at me curiously. I looked down trying to hide ny face.
"Elinor, Can I court you?" gone with the microphone. The player is now in front of me kneeling. The crowd started to whiper some even said 'pumayag ka na be!' .
I looked at him, he's handsome but I just don't like him.
"Sorry po kuya, hindi kita kilala." I said and stood up.
"Please, Eli. Huwag mo naman akong pahiyain sa harap ng maraming tao." he said looking for an excuse.
"Bitawan mo 'ko. I'm sorry, I don't like you." I said and walked away.
Hanggang sa nagtapos ako ng pag-aaral at nagsimulang magtrabaho, some guys tried their luck. May pinayagan naman ako pero everytime their asking for label, I just return to my old self rejecting every love and affection somebody would want to give.
How can I give others the chance to love me where from the very start I know I can't give it back to them. How can I let myself be in a relationship with someone yet I haven't moved on from the guy I like back when I was still wearing my grade 7 uniform.
Due to some issues TSB series would be postponed at the moment. Here's one of my other series, the Sazente
Series.
Hope y'all like it.
Tell me what you guys think of Eli's attitude towards her mga manliligaw on the comment section.
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