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PRINCESS's POV
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Today is Sky's last day here in Philippines so we both want to spend this day and make a new happy memories together. Day like this rarely comes to us since Sky attended College. He became more busy and we don't see each other at home that often dahil bukod sa malawak ang mansion ay madalas madaling araw na siya nakakauwi.
"Omg! They're so sweet!"
"Uhh... ang cute nila tingnan."
"Ang ganda ni ate girl tas ang hot ni guy kaya bagay na bagay sila!"
"How I wish to be her."
"Sana mahanap ko na rin si Mr. Right!"
Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti dahil sa mga naririnig ko. Kami sweet? Well, kinda. Pero mas madalas na lage niya akong napapagalitan dahil lage akong nasasangkot sa gulo–or should I say I always cause trouble? What can I do? It seemed like I was born to be involved in trouble.
"Why are you smiling?" Salubong ang kilay na tanong ni Sky saakin.
"Because they said we're cute together." Ngisi ko sakanya pero agad rin akong napanguso ng hilain niya pababa ang bonnet na suot ko dahilan para matakpan mata ko.
"Meanie!"
"And when did you become this talkative?" Aniya.
Inirapan ko siya nang maayos ko ang suot kong bonnet.
"I'm always loud when I'm with you remember?" I said.
"Because you want my attention." He muttered.
"Yup. I always want my brother's attention." I chuckled as I wrapped my hand to his waist.
"So I won't forgive you if you give all your attention to someone else." Ani ko habang nakatingala sa kanya at nakatingin sa mga mata niya.
"You mean, to other girl?" He chuckled tsaka umakbay sa akin.
"I didn't say that."
"But that's what you want to say."
Psh. Whatever!
"Tara na nga sa Timezone." Sambit ko nalang tsaka siya hinila.
Pagdating namin sa Timezone ay agad na pinaloadan ni Sky ng 1000 pesos ang card niya. We grabbed a lot of attention again kaya nagsalubong na naman ang kilay ni Sky. He hates being stared at as much as I hate it.
"Let them be, let's just enjoy." Bulong ko sa kanya bago siya hinila papunta sa basket ball area.
Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa bago ngumisi, we quicky swiped the card at nagsimula ng maglaro.
"Nice one, baby." Sky.
I didn't bother to look at him dahil alam kong dinidistract niya lang ako.
"Shit dude! A girlfriend like her please!"
"F-ck bro! She plays like a pro!"
"What a perfect girlfriend!"
"Kainggit tol! Girlfriend ko nga nagagalit kapag puro ako basketball!"
"Ang hot niya!"
"Kinikilig ako"
Nakakakuha na kami ng atensyon dahil pareho kaming mabilis mag shoot at wala pang sumasablay saamin. Same score na kami kaya kailangan ko gumawa ng way para madistract si Sky.
I smirked when an idea came up to mind.
"I have a boyfriend." Bulalas ko kaya natigilan siya at sumablay pa kaya lumawak ang ngisi ko.
I won. *evil laugh*
I teased him after the game dahil natalo ko siya and as an exchange, nakakuha ako ng death glare galing sakanya kaya napangiwi ako at hinila pababa ang bonnet na suot ko para matakpan ang mga mata ko.
By the way, I wear this bonnet para matakpan ang benda ko sa ulo at dahil supportive si Sky ay nakigaya siya.
"C'mon Sky, forget it." I chuckled at hinila na naman siya papunta sa car race.
We swiped the card again and start playing. Guess what? I won again that's why I keep on teasing him. No I didn't distract him this time, tumawag lang naman si dad sakanya kaya wala siyang choice kundi sagutin 'yon.
"No more competition, baby." Aniya kaya mahina akong tumawa bago tumango.
We played every game machine na meron sila dito kaya pareho kaming nakaramdam ng gutom. Natatawa kaming pumunta sa food park area ng mall. Umorder kami ng makakain at kumain.
"Send me the pictures later." Sky said habang ngumunguya pa.
"Sure."
He's talking about our pictures, selfies rather. We're not a fan of taking pictures but like what I've said earlier, a day like this rarely happens so I took a remembrance of it. I want to have something that will remind me of this day. A day of us that full of smile and laughters.
"Baby, are you listening?"
Napatingin ako kay Sky na salubong ang kilay ngayon, mukhang may sinasabi na naman siya at hindi ko napagtuunan ng pansin.
"My bad. I was thinking of a nice place to visit after this."
"Right. I still have 2 and half hours and I know a place where we can enjoy." Ngiti niya bago nagsimulang kumain ulit.
I don't know why but I feel like my chest tightened. I don't want him to leave yet. How I wish I could stop the world from moving para mas matagal kong makasama si Sky.
I know it sounds weird but I feel like something will change after this day. I wonder what is it for me to feel a sudden pain on my chest.
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DIANE's POV
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Kahapon pa ako hindi mapakali lalo na't walang sinasabi si dad saamin kung nasan si Princess. We went to her hospital room yesterday but she wasn't there. We asked the nurses and some hospital staff if they know where is she but they said they don't.
See? Paano ako mapapanatag kung walang may alam ng kinaroroonan ng babaeng 'yon diba? Ang mas nakakainis pa ay maging si dad walang sinasabi sa akin.
"Dad! Please tell me kung nasan si Princess."
Hindi niya ako kinibo, he's just eating as if he didn't hear anything. Argh! Did he just ignore me again?!
"Dad, please."
He stopped and stared at me so I gulped. Patay!
"She's fine, okay? Now eat and stop asking me." He said.
I heaved a sigh and did what he told me. I remained quiet till the dinner was over.
K I N A B U K A S A N
Tamad akong bumangon at pinatay ang nakakarindi kong alarm clock. I did a quick stretching para magising ang diwa ko tsaka ako naligo at nag ayos. Bumaba ako sa dining pero hindi ko nadatnan si dad.
"Manang, where's dad?" Tanong ko sa isa sa mga katulong namin dito.
"Maaga ho siyang umalis, young lady."
Natahimik ako at bumuntong hininga. Nawalan na 'ko ng gana kumain kaya nilagok ko nalang ang fresh milk ko. Aalis sana ako pero biglang bumungad saakin si Princess na naka uniform. I gasped.
OMFG!? IS SHE REALLY HERE??
"I know I'm gorgeous so you can close your mouth now." She chuckled.
Waaah!! SHE'S REALLY HERE!
"Pinsan!"
I ran towards her at niyakap siya ng sobrang higpit. Damn this girl, she made me so worried.
"I c-can't b-breath!"
Kumalas ako sa pagkakayakap sakanya at tiningnan siya mula ulo hanggang paa. Shit bakit parang mas gumanda siya? Bagay sakanya bonnet na suot niya.
Wahh daddy I wanna cry >...<
"Where the heck have you been? Alam mo bang alalang alala kami sayo? Okay ka na ba, may nararamdaman ka bang kakaiba? May masakit ba sayo? Gusto mo dalhin kita sa hos—"
"Hey calm down, okay? I'm fine." Natatawa niyang sabi.
"But kinda hungry so let's eat." She chuckled.
Thanks to her bumalik na gana ko kumain.
"Join us." Anyaya niya dun sa mga katulong na nakahilira kaya napatingin sila sa akin.
I was told by dad that despite of my cousin's evilness she's kind towards the household staff. Nalaman ko rin na minsan na silang pinasabay ni Princess kumain kaya sinabihan ko sila na 'wag silang dumisplay dyan sa gilid kapag nandito si pinsan dahil paniguradong yayayain niya silang sumabay saamin. Like duh? Hindi sila kapamilya tsk.
I faked a smile at them bago tumango. As if I have choice.
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Pagdating namin sa school ay panay na naman ang bulungan ng mga school mates namin. Most of them was greeting us kapag nadadaanan namin sila ni Princess but we just ignored them.
"I knew it! It was her!"
"You're right girl! She's a goddess of beauty, knowledge, and talents."
"No wonder isa nga siyang Adams."
"Ugh, I envy her."
"Hays! Ang unfair naman ng universe."
Napailing na lamang ako bago tumingin kay Princess. Ghad! I hate her already, she's beyond perfect now.
"Princess!!" Sabay kaming napalingon dahil sa sigaw ni Blake.
The next thing happened ay nakayakap na si Blake sakanya tapos sina Mark, Drake at Victoria naman ay papunta sa kinaroroonan namin.
"Wah! Namiss kita!" Nguso ni Blake sakanya kaya mahina siyang napatawa.
"How are you feeling?" Victoria asked with teary eyes.
"May masakit ba sayo? Turo mo sakin." Drake.
"Right. I'll carry you to the clinic." Mark.
Princess just smiled and said she's okay.
Mukha rin namang ayos talaga siya. She's acting as if nothing happened kaya napakagat labi ako. Nakokonsensya na naman ako.
Like what Blake did, niyakap rin nila si Princess. Nag unahan pa si Drake at Mark kaya piningot ko silang dalawa bago siya inilayo sakanila.
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PRINCESS's POV
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I received a text from uncle saying that he wants to see me at his office kaya nagpaalam ako sakanila. Diane insisted to go with me but I declined at 'di na niya 'ko napilit.
Pagdating ko sa office ni uncle ay agad akong kumatok. He told me to come in so I did. Bumungad saakin ang malawak niyang ngiti kaya napangiwi ako.
"You're creeping me out uncle, stop smiling!" Irap ko sakanya kaya napanguso siya. Cringe.
"I just missed you sweetie. How are you by the way?"
"I'm fine. And anyway, thank you. Your terrible face is a proof that you took good care of me when I was unconscious."
Natatawang napailing si uncle dahil sa sinabi ko. Well, it's not my fault if I can't thank him kindly.
"You're welcome."
Tumikhim siya at umayos ng upo. Sumeryoso ang mukha niya kaya napakunot noo ako.
"I want to apologize to you, sweetie. I was the reason why you attended Ivan's birthday party therefore I am the one to blame for what happened to you. I don't know if your dad will forgive me if he finds out that—"
Before he could finish his words I cut him off.
"Dad didn't know what happened. I also asked Sky to keep it from him so stop that drama of yours. It doesn't suit you."
Napatingin siya sa akin at napa kurap kurap. Mukhang inaanalyze niya pa ang sinabi ko.
"R-really?"
I nodded.
"Now tell me why did you summon me here." I said. Umayos siya ng upo and clear his throat.
"Uhm.. I have a good and bad news, what do you want to hear first?"
"Your choice." I simply replied.
"You got the first rank, your average is 98.954."
"So?"
"King also got 98.954 average so it means, tie kayong dalawa. You know the rules of Hutchison University, hindi pwedeng dalawa ang rank 1."
I got it. We need to compete for that place.
"Sweetie, as a Hutchison you know what to do. Hutchison should always be at the top. I know you can easily beat him."
I took a deep breath and looked away.
Uncle was right, Hutchinson should always be at the top. That was what grandpa told me thus I always exceed in academics and I never let someone to be on the same foot as me. I always want to be the number 1.
But why am I hesitating to drag Ash down? Bakit mas iniisip ko ang sasabihin ng ibang tao kay Ash kapag nalamangan ko siya? What's wrong with me?
"I'll think about it, uncle."
I stood up at nagpaalam na sakanya.
"Okay sweetie, take your time." He smiled kaya tumango ako at lumabas na sa office niya.
Nakayuko akong naglalakad kaya napangiwi ako ng feeling ko nabunggo ako sa isang pader. Wait... pader? Pader na mabango??
Tumingala ako at bumungad saakin ang pagmumukha ni Ash. Natigilan ako at napatitig sa kanya.
Damn! What happened to him? He looks terrible. Mas malala pa ang dark circle niya kay uncle. Natutulog pa ba siya? Magulo rin ang buhok niya.
Magkahalong lungkot at pagod ang nakikita ko sa mga mata niya ngayon.
For unknown reason, I felt a sudden pain in my chest.
"Ash..."
Bigla niya akong niyakap kaya natigilan ako.
"A-ash.."
"E-Eeriee." His voice cracked so I was taken aback for a moment again.
S-shet! Don't tell me he's going to cry!? F-ck!
Kumalas ako sa pagkakayakap sakanya at hinila siya papunta sa vacant room na hindi kalayuan sa dean office. I locked the door and faced him.
"Wha—"
Bago ko pa matapos ang sasabihin ko ay niyakap niya ulit ako ng mahigpit.
Goddammit! Anong problema ng taong 'to? He looks so down.
"I'm sorry, Eerie. I'm sorry. D-dahil sa'kin ay napahamak ka." Sambit niya na nagpatigil sa akin.
Holy crap! Don't tell me all this time he was blaming himself on what happened to me? F-ck!
"Damn, Ash! Wala kang kasalanan." Sabi ko sakanya tsaka siya niyakap pabalik.
"So stop blaming yourself, okay? It's my choice that I protected you."
I gently pat his back but my eyes widened when I felt a drop of liquid on my skin.
BLOODY HELL! IS THAT A TEAR DROP!?
"E-errie.."
Hindi ko alam pero nasasaktan ako na nakikita siyang nagkaka gan'to. Gusto ko siyang patahanin pero hindi ko alam kung paano.
I pulled myself from his hug and look at his eyes. A tears fell from it. Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero kasabay ng pagpatak ng luha niya ay nakaramdam ako ng kirot sa dibdib.
Darn it.
Pinunasan ko ang luha sa pisngi niya at nginitian siya.
"Hindi ko alam kung paano magpatahan ng umiiyak na damulag so please... don't cry."
Maang siyang napatawa dahil sa sinabi ko.
He suddenly lean closer to me so I was taken aback. Idinikit niya ang noo niya sa noo ko at nakipag nose to nose sa akin. Shit!
"I missed you so much, Eerie."
What he did next made me froze.
He kissed me. He kissed my forehead.
"I badly miss you." He whispered that gave me goosebumps.
"I...miss you too."
I frown. F-ck! What the heck is going on with me?
What is this strange feeling that I'm feelin'?