MY BIG FAT ROMANCE [under major revision]

MBFR : 12

EPISODE 12 : RHYTHM OF THE FALLING RAIN

"Ang angas mo do'n ha, hindi ko inexpect na papatulan mo mga iyon," ani ni Belinda habang tinatahak namin ang daan pabalik sa pwesto namin kanina.

"Hindi ko naman sila pinatulan. I just have to prepare some bombs for them, para matigil na." sagot ko sa kaniya.

Mga ganyang klaseng tao hindi naman dapat patulan. Masasayang lang oras mo kae-explain sa kanila. Ang hirap din kayang makipag-usap sa taong sarado ang isipan sa kung ano man ang sasabihin mo.

Instead of hopping into a flaming fire, we need to transform first into water to cease them from lengthening. Just like when we're arguing with somebody, we don't have to hurl stones at them as they did. All we need is to be silent and kill them with kindness.

"Well may point ka naman, nasasaktan akong makita sila sa gano'ng sitwasyon. Naging kaibigan ko din naman sila, Lau. Naaawa ako sa kanila hindi dahil agree ako sa pinanggagawa nila sayo ah. Naaawa ako sa kanila dahil parang ang boring ng buhay nila. 'Yung kailangan pa nilang manghila ng ibang tao para sa sariling kaligayahan. Ang perpekto ng buhay nila pero hindi naman siguro rason iyon para mang apak ng kapwa."

I glowed when I realized how fortunate I am to have a friend like Belinda. I like how she perceives things in her visualization. I like how she magistrate people by the reason that made them become that demon, not by the things she watches on them. She has a rare heart and I'm glad I found her.

I encircled my hands on her shoulder and bounced, "Hindi lahat ng perpekto sa mata natin ay perpekto talaga. They might be perfect in appearance but not in this." Turo ko sa puso niya, "We can't judge anyone without knowing their whole story. Emily might have a reason why she's doing that. Carol might have a reason why she did unorthodox things too. To tell you simply, we're not able to know the things that our eyes barely see."

Naluluha ang mga matang tumingin siya sa'kin, "Sa kabila ng mga ginawa nila sayong kabalastugan ang buti mo pa rin. Bakit nakuha mo pa ring maging mabait?" hinila niya ako para sa isang mainit at mahigpit na yakap.

I shrugged my shoulders when we relinquished from a clasp, "Kill them with kindness." I smiled at her and she smiled back at me.

"I'm proud of you, Laura," she moved her head sideways and continued to smile genuinely.

I flip my hair and give her a smirk, "Ako lang 'to." I chuckled after.

When we finally reach the exit. Belinda and I are both agape to see Clyde and the other three boys who look garden-fresh, unsoiled, and beckoning. They are standing in front as they are sternly eying us. I wanted to vanish by the vibe they are bestowing but it gets vital when I realize that Clyde's eye is anchoring me.

"What took you so long? I've looked for you anywhere but I didn't see you." He was like a boyfriend scolding me in front of his friends.

I rolled my eyes at him, "Nag-cr lang kami ni Belinda at pwede ba huwag mo akong sermonan na parang girlfriend mo." Sagot ko sa kaniya.

I heard the quick gasp of his companion and now they are thrilled and seemed amused which made my eyes roll again. I smiled when I saw the speechless Clyde. I think I caught him off guard.

A sideways grin gradually forms on his lips, "So do you want to put a label on things now?" he stares at me like a villain who is trying to indulge in a fight with an antagonist and here I am again, chasing my breath.

Bakit ko pa kasi nabanggit pa iyon? Marahan ko na naman napagsabihin ang aking sarili.

"Relax dude, baka imbes na kiligin si Lauryn ay baka matakot pa sayo." Levi taps Clyde's shoulder without ceasing a grin. He's wearing a Lacoste black t-shirt and it emphasizes his masculine figure while his hair is still on their perfect curls.