Mamahalin Kita ng Malayo

CHAPTER 19

Imee's POV
It's been a week since nag-usap kami ni Rod. There are times na nakikita ko ang sasakyan niya sa labas ng University pero everytime na lalapit siya sakin, sakto namang susunduin na ako ni Dad or Kuya. To be honest it's really hard for to do this kasi, I admit mahal ko na siya pero palagi nalang may humahadlang. Ewan ko ba! Kung kelan ready na ako, tsaka naman hindi pwede.

I am here in my room, doing my activities. I can't focus cuz I keep on thinking about Rod. Nakakapanibago na hindi ko siya kasama tuwing nagrereview ako. Wala ng naghihintay sa akin at wala ng nagpapangiti sakin. In other words, wala na yung pahinga ko. Pero anong magagawa ko? Ako naman tong umiiwas eh. Bigla akong natigil sa pagsusulat cuz my phone ring and it's Rod. God! I really want to answer it cuz I miss him so much kaso sabi ng isip ko, wag. After a second, he sent me a message so I read it right away.

From Rod:
Lizzy, I already gave you space. Siguro naman hindi ka na busy. Nandito ako sa labas ng bahay niyo, naghihintay. Pwede ba akong pumasok? Gusto kitang makita kahit 5 minutes lang.

After reading his message, I stood up and sumilip ako sa bintana. And totoo nga, nandun siya. I was about to go downstairs but I heard a loud horn mula sa labas so I checked it and it's Dad. I just sigh deeply and sit on the couch. I grab my phone then I've decided to send him a message nalang.

To Rod:
I'm sorry. Busy ako. Next time nalang ulit. Go home, mag-ingat ka.

✅ Message Sent.

After sending that message, I immediately turned off my phone then ipinagpatuloy ko ang pag-aaral. After 20 minutes, someone knocked the door.

Imee: Come in.

Manang: Anak nandyan sa baba si Rod, gusto ka daw makausap kahit saglit lang.

Imee: Pauwiin niyo na po manang. Pakisabi nalang din po na busy ako. Salamat.

Manang was about to speak but mom entered my room then tapped manang's shoulder and said "Ako na po bahala Manang ". Manang nodded then leave. I immediately gave mom a hug and a cheek kiss.

Imee: You're home na po pala. Sumabay ka po kay dad?

Mommy Maddison: Yes anak (then smile)

I just smile back then continue my activities.

Mommy Maddison: Kinausap ko na si Rod anak.

Imee: O-Okay po. Thank you mom.

Mommy Maddison: He really wants to talk to you and gusto niya daw magkita kayo sa place kung saan pinayagan mo siyang manligaw.

Imee: Mom naman (look at her mom)

Mommy Maddison: Iwas ka ng iwas anak eh, kung ayaw mo na, why don't you tell him? Kawawa naman yung taong naghihintay, ang tagal na din anak eh.

Imee: I'll talk to him naman mom eh pero hindi muna ngayon.

Mommy Maddison: Bakit hindi pa ngayon? Ano patatagalin mo pa? You should go and tell him kung anong desisyon mo.

Imee: Baka masaktan ko lang siya mom eh (then look away)

Mommy Maddison: You think hindi mo siya sinasaktan sa ginagawa mo?

I didn't utter anywords, I just head to the balcony just to feel some fresh air. After a second, mom followed me.

Mommy Maddison: Go na anak. I'll tell your kuya na samahan ka.