Booth
Danarine's Point of view
Foundation Day.
The day that everyone is waiting for. I've checked every booth that each club has made. I'm still against to the Jail booth and Marriage booth. Nakakaumay na kasi, every year na nila ginagawa ito.
The jail booth were proposed by the Judo and Taekwondo Club while the Marriage booth is from the Broadcasting Club. Obviously Camilla pushed it. Hay!
Everyone are advised to wear their P.E. uniforms. Exclusive lang sa school ang Foundation day. They can invite other schools but they needed a special passes.
"We're dismissed. Have fun everyone."
I said to the other members. Nagmadali silang lumabas ng Committee room. This is our break from school works.
"Danie.." Cams called.
"Hi Cams." I said to her.
Ngayon ko na lang nakita si Camilla because I'm so busy preparing for this day.
"Kain tayo sa food stall ng section nina Lance." Nangingiting sabi niya.
Sumimangot naman ako. Hindi pa rin ako pinapansin ni Lance dahil sa nangyari last week.
"Ikaw na lang. I'm not hungry.."
"Hmm.. Hindi pa rin kayo bati?"
I told everything to Cams, Steph and Cors. Ang sabi lang naman ni kuya huwag kong sabihin sa friends ko, iba naman ang kaso nina Cams. They are family..
"Halika na. Don't mind him. Pagkain naman ang bibilhin natin, hindi si Lance. Hihi!"
Inirapan ko lang siya. Hinatak niya ako papunta sa open grounds. Kung nasaan ang mga booths.
"Cams!"
"Shut up Danie. I know you're hungry. It's my treat naman."
I nervously walk towards their booth. He wears our P.E. uniform elegantly. He looks like he's an endorser of a famous sports wear brand. There's already a long line on their booth. Napailing na lang ako when the whole band is there. They are assisting the students.
"Maybe we should head back, Cams. They are very busy."
I step back but Cams pushes me back to the line. Muntik ko nang mabunggo yung nasa harapan namin. Ugh! Kahit kailan talaga!
"Sino-- I mean nakapag decide na ba kayo ng orders niyo?"
Vaughn Adrian asked us.
Pero sa akin lang siya nakatingin.
"Pwede bang ma-order si Lance? Oops! Wala pala sila sa menu. Hihihi!"
I glared at Cams. Grabe sinabayan niya talaga ang pang aasar ni Vaughn Adrian.
Mabilis lang ang andar ng pila. Vaughn said that all the ingredients are pre-cooked and the other foods on the menu are easy to cook.
"Have you decided yet?" Ethan asked.
Nakangiti siya sa akin na parang walang nangyari noong nakaraang linggo. I'm glad that he is still treating me the same.
"What can you recommend?" I smiled.
"Yeah, Ethan. What can you recommend?"
"Ako na bahala sa inyo. Yes, miss?"
Cams simply pinched me on my left arm. Gagantihan ko sana siya pero bigla siyang ngumuso. Ethan got distracted because of the girl infront us, kaya hindi niya alam ang ginawa ni Camilla.
"Huwag ka ngang masyadong close kay Ethan. Nagseselos iyon oh."
Tumingin siya kay Lance. Nakatingin nga siya sa amin. He doesn't look so happy. Inalis niya ang tingin sa'kin. He put his attention towards the food he's cooking and to the girl that's talking to him. Ngumiti siya sa babae na akala mo may magandang sinabi sa kanya.
"Oh! Gumaganti.."
Hindi na lang ako sumagot sa hirit ni Cams. I'll just wait here quietly and patiently, kahit naiinis na ako sa lalaking 'yon.
When it's our turn to the line. He suddenly leave his place. Ibinigay niya ang spatula kay Terry. He removed his apron and hang it on the hook.
"Oh? Bakit umalis si Lance?" Vaughn Adrian asked.
I don't who is he asking. Maybe it's Terry. I feel so down. I lost twenty minutes to stand in that line. Tiniis ko yung pagtayo sa mahabang pila para lang makita siya. Nakakainis talaga!
"Here's your order. Chili con carne and fries for the sides."
Inaabot ni Ethan sa akin ang tray. He leaned closer to me. Muntik na akong mapaurong kay Cams.
"Hindi pa rin kayo bati?"
I nodded. Umayos na siya ng tayo at ngumiti lang sa akin. He gently patted my head. I heard gasps on my back.
"Thanks. Una na kami." Cams said.
Hinatak niya ako palayo kay Ethan. I can feel dark auras enveloping those girls behind us.
"He did it on purpose.." Bulong ni Cams.
Nagpunta kami sa isang empty table.
"What do you mean?" I asked her.
Sumubo ako ng isa sa order namin. It's so delicious! First time ko lang makatikim nito. The meat easily melts in my mouth.
"He saw Lance walking back to the booth. Sinadya niya na sobrang lumapit sa'yo. I think he's provoking him."
He did it on purpose huh. Tinutulong niya ba ako o inaasar niya lang si Lance. Before I can answer Cams, my phone rings. I always bring my phone.
"Hello?"
"Let's talk later. Pupuntahan kita sa inyo."
"Why? Late ako makakauwi. May meeting kami mamaya."
"Then I'll wait for you."
His voice sounded near. Kinurot ulit ako ni Camilla. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. She pointed at my back.
"Lance!"
Umirap lang siya. He ended the call.
"We'll talk later."
Inilapag niya sa table ang dalawang baso na may orange juice.
"Hintayin kita.. Cams.. Ikaw na bahala dito."
He patted my head like Ethan did earlier. Like he's erasing Ethan touch on my head.
"Sure Lance. Binabantayan ko naman 'to."
Cams answered him. Nangingiti naman na parang ewan siya. Mas kinikilig pa siya sa akin.
"Ikaw ba si Rapunzel? Haba ng hair mo e."
"Shut up Cams!"
I can't help but to smile. I'm fine basta he'll talk to me. I missed him so much!
to be continued..
