SINKING DEEP
(Vivacious)
My name is Freyja Elie Mercedez, and I found myself drawn to a captivating woman who turned out to be a professor at a prestigious institution. Intrigued by her presence, I made the decision to transfer there and was pleasantly surprised to discover that she would be my instructor. On the first day of school, our paths crossed again, and a brief interaction left me longing for more. Along the way, I formed bonds with new friends who bring joy to my life, and I am looking forward to nurturing those connections.
Dumating ako sa bahay around 4pm at expected wala pa sila dad kaya ako muna ang nag-asikaso sa kusina. Dumiretso ako sa kwarto ko saka nagbihis ng pambahay lang, a pair of black pants and oversize black sweater.
After ko nagbihis ay bumaba na ako at hinalungkat ang ref para makita kung ano ang pwedeng lutuin. Kinuha ko ang manok na nasa pack pa at nilagay sa counter ng kitchen. Kumuha ako ng garlic, white onion, pepper, soy sauce, chili, calamansi, vinegar, msg, and a knife kasi chicken adobo ang lulutuin ko.
"Siri? play "We fell inlove in October by Girl in Red," I commanded to our device.
"Playing We fell inlove in October by Girl in Red." The device responded.
(Music intensifies)
Smoking cigarettes on the roof
You look so pretty and I love this view
Holding the knife firmly, I skillfully prepared the ingredients, starting with the onion and garlic while swaying my head enjoying the music.
We fell in love in October
That's why, I love fall
Looking at the stars
Admiring from afar
I expertly chopped the onion, emulating the skills of a chef. Next, I crushed the garlic using the back of the knife and added it to the mix.
My girl, my girl, my girl
You will be my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl
You will be my world
My world, my world, my world
You will be my girl
I sliced the chicken with care and marinated it, adding various flavors to create a mouthwatering adobo. I marinated it with the freshly chopped ingredients, adding soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, and the remaining ingredients.
Smoking cigarettes on the roof
You look so pretty and I love this view
Don't bother looking down
We're not going that way
At least I know, I am here to say
I switched on the stove and placed the chicken-filled pan on it, adjusting the heat to a moderate level for cooking. As the music played, I began to dance with wild abandon, all the while lost in thoughts of her.
We fell in love in October
That's why, I love fall
Looking at the stars
Admiring from afar
(My girl, my girl, my girl)
Dancing, swaying and banging my head in the air.
"Kailan ko kaya siya maipagluluto?" I mentally said.
My girl, my girl, my girl
You will be my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl
You will be my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl
You will be my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl
You will be my world
My world, my world, my world
You will be my girl
My mind was consumed with thoughts of her, longing for her to become mine. To be my girl.
Twenty minutes had passed and luto na ang niluto ko. Kumuha ako ng spoon para tikman ang adobo, as I sampled the dish, I was delighted by the incredible taste. My culinary abilities ay talagang namana ko from my mother's expertise.
Galing ko talaga!
Nasa sala ako nag-aantay na dumating ang mga parents ko. Hawak ko ang cellphone habang naglalaro ng simulator nang biglang nag pop up ang notification galing sa fb app.
Charlotte Yve sent you a friend request.
Hindi naman ako nagtaka kung bakit nag send ng friend request itong babae na ʼto. Inaccept ko naman at wala pang 1 second nag message na ang bruha sakin.
Charlotte Yve
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6:13
Naka full name sa
facebook ano ka mag a-apply
ng trabaho?
Baliw talaga alangan naman gawin kong pang jejemon ang pangalan ko sa facebook.
Shut up
🖕🖕🖕
I am with baddies!!
enjoying the night
🥳🥳🥵
Ingat kayo mga tanga
pa naman kayong dalawa ni Sav
except kay Ray.😝
Talaga ba? at least we
have the authority to go party at night
hindi katulad mong strict parents
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
👍
I don't care!
Seen 6:21
Ako pa talaga ang sineen walang hiya ang kapal talaga nito. Bumalik na ako kaka-scroll sa facebook saka naman nag pop up ulit ang messenger ko.
Charlotte Yve sent a photo.
Nab-bwesit man ay inopen ko pa rin.
Charlotte Yve
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6:24
Lovinnn iitttt!🍺🍻
Magrereply na sana ako nang bigla nalang bumisina ang sasakyan nila dad kaya inoff ko na ang phone at nilagay sa bulsa pagkatapos ay tumungo na sa malaking pintuan ng bahay namin para batiin sila.
Kakabukas pa lang ng pintuan ay agad na binati ko na sila sabay yakap at kiss sa cheek.
"Good evening Dad, good evening Mom!" sabi ko habang nakangiti.
"Good evening our baby," sabay nilang bati ay halik sa pisngi ko.
Kinuha ko ang mga bag nila at nilagay sa sofa.
"I already our cooked dinner for tonight so let's eat?" sabi ko sa kanila.
"Really? Wow that's great! Honey let's eat," sabi ni Mom sabay tayo at punta sa diner table namin.
Nasarapan sila sa luto ko at halos maubos ang kanin na niluto ko pati na rin ang ulam.
"You're just as good cook like your Mom," Dad said wiping her mouth with a napkin.
"She got that skills from me," Mom added.
"Of course, saan pa ba magmamana." I replied.
After namin mag-dinner nag half bath ako tapos nagbihis na ng pantulog saka kinuha ang phone ko. Wala ng message na galing kay charlotte kaya naisip kong lasing na siguro sila or umuwi na kasi alas diyes na din naman ng gabi.
Clinick ko ang recent searches ko tsaka pinindot ang pangalan ng babaeng palagi kong tinitingnan ang timeline. Ngiting-ngiti ako sa mukha niyang sobrang ganda, kahit sino maiinlove dito e. I saved her picture and displayed it as my wallpaper para naman siya unang makita ko everytime magbubukas ako ng phone.
Hinalikan ko ang screen ng phone ko kung saan naka display ang picture niya.
"You're so beautifu, kailan ka ba magiging akin?" I said while staring at my phone.
If could just make her mine.
Softly, I closed my eyes, delving into an imaginary scene where we were running hand in hand, laughing joyfully on a beach. A gentle smile adorned my lips as I continued crafting this fabricated scenario, gradually lulling me into a drowsy state.
Just before everything faded into darkness, I envisioned her smiling and kissing me in that dreamlike world.
Fate could never.
It's six in the morning nang magising ako sa lakas ng alarm clock ko. I'm still drowsy maybe kasi natagalan ako mag imagine kagabi kaya hindi kompleto ang sleeping time ko. Inaantok pa man pero dumiretso na ako sa bathroom at naligo.
Stepping out of the bathroom, I proceeded to dry my hair. Making my way to the closet, I carefully selected an outfit for the day. Matagal rin akong nakatunganga sa mga damit ko sa closet. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang susuotin sa dami kong damit.
Sa kalagitnaan ng pagpipili ay may napili rin. I opted for a stylish black off-shoulder top, pairing it with a chic blue low-rise jeans. To complete my look, I chose a pair of sleek black pants that perfectly complemented my style. Nilugay ko ang buhok ko para bagay talaga sa outfit ko. Adding a touch of flair, I adorned my feet with 2-inch black boots, effortlessly matching my ensemble.
With that, I felt fully prepared and ready to take on the day.
Bumaba ako at nag breakfast kasama ang parents ko tsaka nauna akong umalis sa bahay around 7am on the way na ako sa Silvestre. Moderate lang ang pagpapatakbo ko nang tumunog ang phone kong naka on pala ang data.
Tumatawag si Charlotte through messenger kaya sinagot ko agad.
"Papunta na ba kayo sa school?" sabi ko sa kabilang linya. Katahimikan ang bumungad sakin sa cellphone pero nagulantang ako biglang may sumuka sa kabilang linya.
"Blurrrghhhh.." tunog galing sa kung sino man ang may hawak sa phone ni bruha.
"May kailangan ka ba o tumawag ka lang para iparinig ʼyang suka mo?" galit na sabi ko.
"El..." boses ʼyon ni Charlotte.
"Haah?" naguguluhan kong sagot.
"Give me the phone, Charry!" boses naman ni Raya ang narinig ko... parang may mali sa kanila ngayon.
Tekaa...tekaaaa...
"NASA BAR PA BA KAYO?!!!" sigaw ko sa kabilang linya.
"Frey, this is Raya speaking sunduin mo kami sa bar ngayon na pleaseee." Pagmamakaawa ni Raya.
Susunduin? malapit na mag 8 tapos 9 ang start ng klase for sure mal-late na naman ako nito or kami kung sakaling papasok pa sila. I was so lucky na wala pang professor kahapon pero hindi ko alam ngayon.
"What's the address?" tanong ko.
Pagkatapos ibigay ni Raya ang address agad akong nag u-turn saka lumiko sa isang daan. Ipapahamak talaga ako nitong mga bruha na ʼto e.
Dumating ako sa labas ng isang computer shop dahil ito ang sinabi na address ni Raya. Tinawagan ko Charlotte at buti nasagot naman ako agad, sinabihan ko silang lumabas na kaso hindi raw kaya ni Raya lumabas kasi nahihilo pa dahil sa hangover kaya ako ang susundo sa kanila sa loob.
"Diretso ka lang after mo makapasok sa computer shop then lumiko ka may makikita kang pulang door saka mag door bell ka ikalawang beses then pag nakapasok ka na hanapin mo kami sa loob." Pagpapaliwanag ni Raya.
Ginawa ko ang sinabi ni Raya, pagkapasok sa computer shop lumiko ako at nakita ang pulang pintuan tapos pinindot ko nang ikalawang beses ang doorbell saka pinag-buksan ako ng dalawang mala hulk na guard. Nakatitig pa sila sakin sabay turo sa loob. Anlaki pala sa loob maraming ilaw pero amoy sigarilyo at alak kaya hinanap ko sila Charlotte and Raya na nakatakip ang ilong.
Sa wakas nakita ko ang dalawang babaeng sapo-sapo ang mga ulo habang umiinom ng tubig na maraming ice.
"There she is! Oh, thank God!" sigaw ni Charlotte.
"Thank you for coming..." sabi naman ni Raya habang hawak ang ulo.
"Papasok ba kayo? Kasi ako papasok pa ako." Sabi ko sa dalawang babae.
"That's the point na pinapunta ka namin para you can drive us home at sabay na tayo pumunta ng school." Raya answered.
"Are you freaking dumb? it's already 8 and our class will start at 9!" sagot ko kay Raya.
"Let's go," she commands.
"I can't walk..." iyak ni Charlotte.
"Tutulungan kita kaya manahimik ka na d'yan." Sabi ko dito sabay hinawakan ang isang to.
Tutulungan ko na sana si Charlotte tumayo nang may lumapit samin na isang babae wearing her naughty smirk.
"You're kinda cute, no need to rush." She spoke, "If you like to drink it's on me," she added.
"Sorry but we're late," sabi ko sabay akbay ni Charlotte sakin saka nilagpasan ang babae.
"Will you grab a drink with me next time?" tanong ng babae sakin.
I only smiled at her saka nagpatuloy sa paglakad while holding Charlotte's waist. Nakalabas kaming tatlo tapos sumakay na sa kotse. Pero napansin kong kulang silang dalawa.
"Asan pala si Sav? hindi niyo kasama kagabi?" I asked them.
"Of course she's with us but she left earlier with a girl last night." Sagot ni Raya.
May magbabago pa ba sa babaeng ʼyon e halata namang babaera.
"It's 8:34am," I said to remind them that the clock is ticking and we still have a class.
Sinabi ni Raya na sa kanila nalang daw kami dumiretso kasi mas malapit ang bahay nila keysa kay Charlotte. Five minutes lang ang byahe at nakarating agad kami sa gate ng bahay nila hindi naman ako nabigla kasi malaki rin naman ang bahay naming mala-mansion rin. Pinasok ko ang kotse sa gate at nagpark sa loob then lumabas na kaming tatlo sa kotse akay-akay pa rin si Charlotte saka pumasok sa loob ng bahay nila Raya.
Nasa sala lang ako nag-aantay sa kanilang dalawa mabuti at bumalik na sa normal ang mga bruha. Nakatutok ako sa relo ko habang inaantay sila Raya and Charlotte. Nung bumaba na silaʼy hindi na kumain kasi matatagalan pa raw pag mag breakfast pa.
Buti at naisip niyo yan.
Nakarating kami sa school around 9:10am hindi pa masyadong late kaya mabilis naming nilapad ang building kung saan kami papasok. Kaming dalawa magkasabay ni Charlotte tumakbo para nawala bigla hangover niya nang mapagtantong si Ma'am Rhea ang magtuturo samin ngayon. Si Raya naman ay doon sa kabilang building kasi Engineering siya.
Tagaktak ang pawis namin ni Charlotte nang makarating sa third floor agad naman kaming naglakad na parang normal na studyante sa hallway.
Tahimik ang room at alam naming lagot na kami ni Charlotte nito.
Napapikit si Charlotte nang silipin niya kung sino ang nagtuturo walang iba kundi si Ma'am Rhea.
Hindi ako natakot bagkos ay natuwa pa ako at naunang pumasok kasunod si Charlotte. Nakangiting papasok na sana ako ng room dahil nakatalikod ang professor pero bigla itong humarap sabay nakita kami.
Tumingin siya sa sakin with her cold gaze agad akong kinabahan. She put the marker on the table saka umakyat ang isang kilay niya nang nakatingin sakin.
With a frigid stare and an intimidating aura, she asked, "How dare you intrude on my class time without my consent?"
Nagtinginan kami ni Charlotte with a fear flowing in our body. Ngayon lang ako nakaramdam ng ganitong kaba.
Her voice raised in frustration "Both of you are late, go out immediately!" she commanded.
Pinagtinginan kami ni Charlotte sa loob kaya nahihiya man ay lumabas kaming dalawang nakayuko. Tumingin ako kay Charlotte at tumawa lang ito sakin sabay thumbs up. Sila kasi dahilan kung bakit ako late.
"You cannot simply enter without apologizing for being late. Line up, one by one, and I'll be right here," she asserted in a commanding tone, her eyebrows raised, and her gaze fixed on me.
Her gaze left me petrified, it was the first time someone's cold eyes had ever struck fear into me.
Naghihintay si Prof. Isfaela kung sino man ang mauunang mag apologize samin. Same spot, same position, same look.
Pumasok ako na parang batang pinagalitan, hindi ako makatingin sa kanya dahil sa hiya at takot. Her aura is just so.
Nahihiya man pero nagsalita pa rin ako, "I apologize, Miss Rhea, for being late. I had an errand to attend to, but I promise it won't happen again."
Nakatingin pa rin siya sakin habang naka-crossed ang kamay. She moved her finger as a sign na pwede na akong umupo. Dali naman akong umupo agad.
Sumunod si Charlotte na nagpipigil ng tawa.
"I'm sorry, Miss Rhe-
"Is there a specific cause for your lack of seriousness, Miss Samonte?" seryoso tanong ni ma'am kay Charlotte.
"No ma'am, sorry." Sagot ni Charlotte saka nagseryoso.
"I'm sorry, Miss Rhea. I assure you, I won't be late in your class again." Charlotte apologized with her serious tone of voice.
Pinaupo na siya ni Ma'am Rhea tsaka nag continue na sa pag discuss. Kinuha niya ang marker at saka nagpatuloy sa pagsulat roon. She inscribed tips on the board, guiding us on how to properly and professionally use a brush for creating exquisite art, drawing straight lines, and mastering the art materials.
Nang matapos na siyaʼy humarap ito samin saka nagsalita.
"As you handle your art materials, remember that they are more than just tools, they represent the support for our individual uniqueness in creating art," she explained. "Art is inseparable from its materials, they play a vital role, not merely as instruments but as integral parts of the artwork itself. Materials is an art itself," she added.
Impressed by her teaching skills, I couldn't help but marvel at her beauty and her prowess as a professor, silently praising her in my thoughts. She's not just a good looking but truly a professional.
"Practice the art of using your materials, let them become an extension of yourself," she advised.
Her gaze fixed on me. I smiled in response, but she soon shifted her attention to someone else.
Natapos ang time niya at nagligpit na siya ng gamit sa table niya, ready to go na si lalove.
Nilagay ko na ang notebook tsaka pen sa bag ko tsaka nagsuklay ng buhok. Napansin kong hindi pa umaalis siya Ma'am Rhea kaya tiningnan ko nalang siya. Kakatingin ko sa kanya ay bigla rin itong tumingin sakin as usual with her piercing look.
"Miss Mercedez," she said with her authoritative voice.
Nagulat ako nang tawagin niya ako by my surename kaya agad akong tumayo nang walang sinayang na oras.
"Yes ma'am?" sagot ko.
"Follow me." She commanded with her ice cold voice.
Binagsak ko ang suklay na hawak ko saka sumunod agad sa kanya. Is this it?
We're walking in the hallway at nasa likod lang ako ni Ma'am Rhea. I look at her outfit and began admiring it. She confidently wears well-tailored black blouse with a subtle pattern and modest V-neck, exuding elegance. Paired harmoniously with a neutral blue blazer, she emanates authority and professionalism.
Dito ko lang napagtantong medyo parehas ng kulay ang suot namin.
Kaya ba pinasunod niya ako kasi parehas kami ng kulay ng outfit na suot?
Is she gonna ripped my clothes in her office?
Charot.
But her tailored trousers complement the blazer seamlessly, contributing to the overall sophisticated appearance. The closed-toe heels she chose not only exhibit style but also provide comfort, adding a classic touch to her ensemble.
As a fashion-savvy professor, she effortlessly embodies an elegant and refined demeanor.
I really admire her.
Nakatingin samin lahat ng student sa hallway with the awe in their faces. Kinikilig naman ang mga babae na nakakasalubong namin sa daan pag natingnan ko pero nag-iiba ang expression ng mukha nila pag tumingin si Prof. Isfaela sa kanila, parang takot. Nakakagigil rin ang mga lalaking studyante na parang mga manyakis kung makatingin sa asawa ko.
Tusukin ko mga mata niyo ih!
Huminto siya sa tapat ng isang glass tinted na pinto tsaka binuksan ito gamit lang ang automatic device at pumasok na sa loob. Sumunod ako sa pagpasok niya. Umupo agad siya sa chair ng table niya at hinilot ang sentido.
Hindi niya man lang ako nakitang nakatayo pa rin ako. Hindi niya rin ako inutusan umupo, nakatingin lang ako sa kanya nag-aantay kung ano ang sasabihin.
She look so stress pero maganda pa rin.
"Miss Mercedez, why did you transfer here?" biglang tanong niya.
"Because I want to," sagot ko.
"I don't like being answered in that manner, tell me your exact reason." She said with her cold and authoritative voice.
"I don't have a specific reason." I answered.
"If you won't tell me then I will fail you, right now!" she said raising her voice at me.
Sasabihin ko bang siya ang dahilan bakit ako nag transfer dito? what if mas magalit siya sakin?
Bahala na.
"Miss Mercedez don't let me repeat what I-
"It's because of you," putol ko sa sinabi niya. "I transfered here because of you, Ma'am." I added.
I'm freaking nervous.
"I'm not joking right now incase you don't know, Miss Mercedez." She stated with a disbelief in her face.
"Alam ko," sagot ko dito with a no respect tone. "You're the reason why I transfered here. Remember? we meet at the cafe last 2 weeks and I was captivated by you and I like you." I added.
"That's not appropriate thing to do, you're just young and that's probably an infatuation." She answered.
"Wala akong pake, Ma'am." sagot ko naman habang nakatayo pa rin.
She sighed in disbelief and rolled her eyes at me.
"I don't play games," sabi niya with her eyes piercing on me, again.
"I'm serious. I like you." I confessed.
"Is that's why you made a paint of me?" she asked. "Can you clarify your art yesterday?" she added.
"Ikaw talaga ʼyon, Ma'am. You're an art and my motivation as well." sabi ko nang nakangiti.
I was expecting na mag-iba ang expression ng mukha niya but I was wrong, mas lalong nag-iba ang aura niya at galit na galit sakin.
"Get out, now!!!" naghahasik na sigaw niya sakin sabay turo ng pintuan.
Hindi pa sana ako aalis pero parang babatuhin niya na ako ng libro kaya nagmamadali akong lumabas at napapikit nalang nang sinara ko na ang pintuan. Ngayon ko lang na-realize na nakakahiya pala ang ginawa ko pero bahala na.
She knows my intention now at wala na akong dapat itago. From now on, I will show her my true feelings.