Chasing Hope [HIATUS]

CHAPTER 07

"Thank you!" ngayon lang kami nag-exchange gift ni Maeve, and of course, naka-vlog na naman siya. Hindi ko pa napapanood 'yung mga latest vlogs niya since I'm busy, pero nababasa ko sa twitter na may boyfriend na raw siya. Wala naman akong nakikita na picture pero siguro friend lang namin 'yon? P'wedeng si Kiro dahil minsan siya ang kasama ni Maeve sa vlog.

She slept last night at my condo and said we'll vlog the next day. Fortunately it's Saturday, we've been together for a week but our schedule has been busy, only now it's easier because it's the start of the second semester. After namin kumain ng breakfast at mag-ayos nagvlog na kaagad kami, wala rin namang gagawin dahil nag-advanced study na ako.

"Ang boring ng buhay ko," umupo ako sa sofa at pinatong ang ulo ko sa kamay ko. "Punta tayo sa mall, Maeve. Libre ko," tumayo ulit ako at dire-diretsong pumasok sa kwarto ko para magpalit ng damit, did not wait for her answer to agree. Even if I wait for her answer, she will still agree. Duh, she's Maeve, kaladkarin. I just wore a black t-shirt and a army green high-waist pants. Pumunta kami sa UP Town Center at kumain kami sa favorite restaurant niya, Aristocrat.

We talked about our two friends who are enemies, Maeve said she saw them together last week. Magka-holding hands raw and nagtatawanan. Oh, maybe they have settled? Because as far as I know, they were academic rivals in SHS. Wow, I like their trope, huh. Enemies to lovers. I'm jealous! I feel like everyone has a boyfriend or girlfriend. Paano kaya sila nagma-manage ng time for each other, 'no?

"Ganda talaga ma-bored ni Nadeleine," Maeve spoke to her camera. I entered the hair salon and sat down because there was an empty seat there. Mahaba na kasi 'yung buhok ko, nalagpasan na niya ang boobs ko. Pinabawasan ko lang 'yon, hanggang chest lang. Sa birthday ko, doon na ako magpapa-short hair. Maeve couldn't stand it either, so she sat down and got a haircut. Maeve has curly and shoulder length hair, she also has full bangs that are not too thick.

"I'm going to court. Do you want to come?"

Her forehead increased. "Ano'ng gagawin mo ro'n?"

"Manonood? Duh," I answered her question. I have also made it a habit to watch court matches when I am not doing anything. But mostly the match where Mommy is the judge is what I always watch, I don't know if mayroon siyang trial ngayon or nasa office siya. Almost 1 hour din 'yung biyahe namin dahil traffic.

Maeve and I got down when we arrived, we were still laughing because we were both wearing sun glasses, we looked like we were going to file a lawsuit. The guard checked our bag, the guard is very strict in this company. Hindi ka p'wedeng pumasok nang basta basta.  Si Maeve ang kumausap sa receptionist dahil may sinagot akong call. Nothing important, it's just my blockmate, just asked about something.

"Girl, masungit," I looked behind me when I felt a tap on the shoulder. "'Yung receptionist, masungit," parang bata si Maeve na nagsusumbong sa akin. I raised my eyebrows and glanced at the receptionist who seemed to be new to the firm. Wala na 'yung dati? 'Yung mabait? Where is she? She's my favorite pa naman.

Lumapit ako sa counter at tinignan ang receptionist. "Excuse me, is Judge Vienaiaz busy?"

"Yes," tinignan niya lang ako saglit at binalik niya ang tingin sa computer.

"Call her." I said.

"Hindi p'wede. Magsisimula na ang trial," she said without looking at me. What the fuck?! She doesn't even respect me! She does not know that I am Judge Vienaiaz's daughter, nor am I a client, why does she have no respect? Ganito ba siya mag-assist ng mga visitors? I do not like her. I sighed. "What do you need?" she speaks as if ang taas niya! Oh, gosh! Hindi 'to kaya ng anger issues ko.

"What's your name?" tinaasan ko siya ng kilay. Sinabi niya sa akin ang pangalan niya, tama nga 'ko! Bago lang siya rito. "Call Judge Vienaiaz's assistant,"