The Unbreakable Glass (Costillano #4)

Kabanata 16

"Your internship will be starting next week. These past few days, I requested your desired position in your fieldwork, and I have given you the list, am I right?"

Kaniya-kaniya ang pagtango namin sa prof na nasa aming unahan.

"Napaisa n'yo na rin?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"Alright. Then it's all settled. Nai-recommend ko na kayo sa mga field work na gusto n'yong pasukan. You have 300 hours to complete your internship before your graduation. What you only need to do is prepare your applications that they needed before passing it to them. H'wag kayong mag-aalala, Huwebes pa lang naman. May ilang araw pa kayo para makapaghanda. Sa mga naka-assign sa malalayong lugar, narito ang lista ng inyong mga pangalan at ang mismong field na inyong papasukan."

I was playing with my pen when our professor began to announce the field of work we were going to work in.

I'm basically not sure about the position that I've chosen, but serving the customers by greeting, welcoming them, and assisting them appropriately, like a dedicated receptionist in her field, quite excites me, despite the fact that it is a light thing to do. Ferisha, on the other hand, desired the position of Marketing Assistant—supporting sales production and projects in the field—but that is actually not my thing. But anyway, hindi naman kailangan na magkasama kami sa iisang field. We're here for an experience, not to always stick together just because we've gotten used to being on each other's side.

We're building a new world here—something that is worth living.

"Last student that I had recommended for the main company of COST Group, you're in, Miss Sahara Catedras."

Everyone looks at me upon our professor's mentioning my name.

"'Yon o! Main branch. Suwerte ni Catedras. Si Minshin sa branch lang talaga."

Binalot ng pang-aasar ng mga lalaki ang buong silid kung saan nakita kong inirapan lang ni Minshin.

"Oh, shut up." Tumingin sa akin si Minshin na inirapan lang ako.

I shake my head.

Ferisha then pokes me. "We're both assigned to the main capital, Sahara," she whispers. I pursed my lips. "Hays. Kaya nga tayo nandito sa Cagayan para malayo-layo sa Maynila, pagkatapos doon pa in-assign," reklamo pa niya.

"And please, guys. Be responsible interns. Think that you're already a registered employee and that you're doing this not just because you need this to get your diploma, but to become what you desire to be. Bahala kayong maghanap ng sarili n'yong field sakaling pumalpak kayo, kaya ayusin n'yo 'yan."

After a couple of reminders, our professor leaves the room. Wala na masyadong klase kaming mga senior dahil ang kailangan na lamang naming atupagin ay ang internship para sa huling semester.

"Cafeteria?"

Tumango ako kay Ferisha bago kinuha ang aking bag at lumabas sa classroom. Matao sa cafeteria nang makarating kami kaya karamihan sa mga lamesa ay okupado. We are engrossed in finding the right place to sit when some male students raise their hands, saying hi to me whenever my eyes wander. Halos umikot ang mata ni Ferisha nang hinatak niya ako sa may sulok kung saan walang nakaupo.

"I managed to delete your photos, but then, everyone seems interested in getting to know you. Seryoso? Freshmen? Sophomore? For sure mga around 18 at 19 lang 'yang mga 'yan na gusto kang kilalanin. Mag-jowa ka na nga."

Muntik na akong masamid sa sarili kong laway. Naghila ako ng bangko para maupo.

"Order na ako a? Bantayan mo 'tong lamesa natin, at h'wag kang magpapaupo ng kung sinu-sino r'yan. Maliwanag ba?"