I woke up the next day bright and early, and feeling like I can face anything or anyone. Ilang sandali pa akong nahiga sa kama habang iniisip kung anong mangyayari ngayong araw.
Ano kaya ang mararamdaman ko kapag nagkita kami mamaya pagtapos ng nangyari sa amin nung nakaraan? I still feel guilty, that's no question. I haven't even think about what's going to happen about our tutorial sessions. Pero, kung ano man ang maging pasya nya ay igagalang ko. Magse-self study na lang ako para makahabol sa mga lessons, and I can ask Eli and Kenny's help now too.
Bago pa ako tuluyang mawala sa mood ay bumangon na ako saka naligo. Naabutan ko rin na naghahanda ng breakfast sina Mom and Dad sa kitchen.
"Good morning, Mom and Dad." Bati ko sa kanila sabay halik sa pisngi nila.
"Morning. Mabuti naman at maaga ka nagising, nakasabay ka sa breakfast." Sabi ni Mom habang hinahainan niya ako ng omelette, bacon, at toast.
"Thanks, Mom. Yeah, I just feel better today." Sagot ko habang ngumunguya ng bacon strip.
"Hmm, that's good to hear. Leighton also informed us about your quick progress on your last session. Sana magtuloy tuloy na 'yan." Sabi naman ni Dad na nag-angat ng tingin mula sa tablet niya para tumingin sa akin.
Uminom muna ako ng juice while I contemplated what Dad said. So, iyon pala ang sinabi niya nung friday?
I wonder how she made them believed her story? And, then I wonder how they would react if I tell them what really happened that night?
Bigla akong ginapangan ng takot kaya bago pa kung anong masabi ko ay mabilis kong inubos ang almusal ko bago nagpaalam papasok na.
On my drive to school, I contemplated how our tutorial session will proceed after what happened. I know she will no longer feel comfortable around me. And, I know I will forever regret what I subjected her to that night. I bit my lip when I remembered the way she looked at me with so much disdain in her eyes.
Pilit kong inalis sa isipan ko ang imaheng iyon as I got on with my day at school. Wala rin naman mangyayari kahit magsisi ako ng magsisi. I just need to face the consequences of my stupid actions.
Nasagot din naman ang mga katanungan ko ng sumapit ang first period namin at pumasok ang isang bagong mukha. I honestly am not surprised at all, but I'm curious why she's not here today. Kung anu-ano na naman ang tumatakbo sa isip ko kaya ibinaling ko na lang ang atensyon ko sa bagong dating.
Sa tingin ko ay ka-edad lang din ito ni Miss Mendez. She have this friendly yet commanding aura about her, and she walk with such purpose. She actually kind of reminded me of her.
"Ooh, new meat." Bulong ni Eli sa tabi ko kaya siniko ko ito. Bumalik na rin kasi ako sa usual spot ko sa likod, katabi nilang dalawa.
"Good morning, class. I am Professor Dianella Diaz. You may call me Miss D or Professor D. I will be substituting for Miss Mendez for the remainder of the semester." She said as she introduced herself. She definitely exuded confidence, and even her voice sounded a little intimidating.
I can't help but wonder what really happened to Miss Mendez. Akala ko pa naman ay for a couple of days lang magsa-sub si Miss Diaz, I didn't anticipate this long. Ganoon na lang kaya ang galit niya sa akin dahil sa nangyari at hindi na niya kayang makita pa ako?
Don't flatter yourself, Merced. For all you know, she will be busy preparing for her wedding kaya mawawala siya ng matagal.
Right. Bakit nga ba hindi ko naisip 'yon? Because the mere thought of it makes me sick to my stomach. And, what's even worse is being powerless to stop it. I groaned inwardly in frustration.
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