The Heartbeat of Sky

Kabanata 9

Dinner

Our relationship becomes public. My friends are happy for me, they always uttered "sana all" if we are together. Some of the students called us the "perfect couple" others say we are not. Laging kay Maddox ang puna ng mga ito. They said how lucky he is for having me and for being my boyfriend. Makapal daw talaga ang mukha nito dahil naglakas loob na ligawan ako, knowing his background here in school.

As months go by, I see how he improved his life at school. His academic grades become good too. Pinagsasabay nito ang pagiging varsity player, estudyante at boyfriend sa akin. Sometimes, I can see how tired he is, lalo pa at minamanage rin nito ang coffee shop nila. All I can do for him is support him and silently pray for him. Wala rin namang itong gustong gawin ko bukod doon.

Maddox and I also fight, dahil sa mga bagay na magkaiba kami ng pinaniniwalaan. He stands firm to his principles and I did the same. Naalala ko noong nasa sala kami ng aming bahay.

"What I'm saying Maddox is you need to plan for your future. Ibang usapan na ang college. You can't make a decision right away. Don't be impulsive."

"I'm not. Sabi ko sayo na magpipiloto ako di ba. That's it, that's my plan. To finish college with you. Pero hahayaan ko rin ang tadhana na tangayin ako sa kung saan. I didn't pressure myself. I want to enjoy the whole college journey"

"Tadhana? What if tangayin ka noon palayo sa akin? Hahayaan mo na lang?"

"No way! I will not let it to happen"

"Exactly, kaya dapat ay naghahanda at pinaplano mo nang maayos ang buhay mo. "

"Like you? Kasama ba ko sa plano mo Cleo?"

Napalunok ako sa tanong niya. Of course, he did. Halos kalahati ng plano ko sa buhay ay kasama sya.

"Yes. I will take a premed course, then go to med school. Then become a doctor. Lahat ng iyon ay kasama ka"

He remained quiet and think about what I said.

"Nandun ako para yakapin ka if you failed a test. I'll be with you if you can't take it anymore. Para pag nagkagulo gulo na ang plano mo ay sasaluhin kita. I'll be your med school buddy" lumapit ito sa akin para yakapin ako galing sa gilid.

Nag-init ang puso ko sa sinabi nito. I can't wait to be with him when I start that journey.

Pero ngayon ay ito munang birthday ko. It was an intimate party. Kaunti lamang ang mga bisita at puro malalapit sa akin. Sa isang hotel dito sa Maynila namin ginanap iyon. Max, Lou, and Charlotte are excited too. Bumili pa ang mga ito ng bagong damit. Umuwi rin ang ate ko para dumalo. I can't believe that I'm legal now.

I'm wearing a red off-shoulder gown with Cherovsky crystal and a small tiara on my bun hair. Suot ko rin ang necklace na bigay ni Maddox.

Pagkatapos kong ayusan ay nagfamily picture rin kami. My sister is wearing her black cocktail dress. Naagaw ang pansin namin ng biglang bumukas ang pinto.