A week had passed since what happened, and I maintained my resolve to avoid her. Each day, I continued to distance myself. Palagi niya akong nilalapitan at balak na kakausapin pero hindi ko siya pinapansin as much as I don't want to be near her.
Finding solace, I frequently goes to Ma'am Vivien's office, a haven where I felt secure. Sa office niya nakakapagpahinga ako nang maayos. Ma'am Vivienʼs care also provided everything I need kahit nahihiya na ako. Soiraya and my friends were doing well, especially as we were gearing up to become third-year students next month. Time seemed to fly by.
Mornings came early, and on this particular Monday, I woke up with a sense of positivity. Despite her lingering in my thoughts, I was determined to focus on myself. The conflicting emotions persisted - part of me remained entangled in thoughts of her, while another part resisted any urge to communicate.
I do miss her.
Pero nakikita ko pa rin sila palagi ni Sir Montejo na magkasama sa SU. Wala na akong magawa kundi lumayo nalang. I'm not lacking on her subject rin as I have a highest GWA. Naisip kong ang tagal ko na pala sa SU despite of the struggle I faces nagpapatuloy pa rin ako.
Upon arriving at the university, I made my way towards the building, only to find her standing by the elevator once again. Nag-antay kaming bumaba ang elevator. An awkward silence hung between us, replacing the conversations we had shared in recent days. Tumunog ang elevator at nauna siyang pumasok sumunod ako. Walang nagsalita saming dalawa kahit kami lang ang tao sa loob. It was clear that she had stopped trying to initiate a conversation. The atmosphere was markedly different from before, as if an invisible barrier had emerged between us.
Walang pansinan ang naganap. Well, hindi ko din naman siya papansinin. Bumukas ang elevator sa 3rd floor at nauna akong lumabas, sumunod naman siya agad kasi rinig na rinig ang heels niya sa hallway. Umupo ako at pumasok naman siya dala ang laptop niya pagkakuway binaba at tumingin samin.
"Tomorrow, we have a field trip to Grand-Terre Cosmo," she announced with a firm tone. "GSU students will also be participating, and various activities are planned, such as basketball, student concerts, and games, all designed for your enjoyment before the moving-up ceremony."
Nagtinginan ang lahat ng colleagues ko, bakas sa kanilang mukha ang saya at pagka-excite.
"Emails have been sent to your parents regarding this event. Accommodations at the Grande have been arranged, and all expenses have been covered by Silvestre. Prepare for the camping trip accordingly. You are dismissed," she concluded, her words delivered with a chilly demeanor.
Yon lang? Hindi umabot sa minuto ang oras niya tapos nag dismiss na.
Baka wala talaga siyang balak na magturo.
Pagkalabas niya ay patalon-talon namang lumapit sakin si Charlotte.
"Yesss! I'm sure kasama si Samantha!" sigaw nito nang makarating sa table ko. Kinunutan ko lang siya ng noo.
"Chosen student lang naman siguro ang makakapunta, well I guess kung makakasama siya." I stated.
"Kung hindi siya pupunta ako mismo ang kukuha sa kanya sa bahay nila." Ngisi nitong sabi. Bumuntong hininga nalang ako.
"Hindi ka ba excited?" tanong nito. Inilapit ang mukha niya sakin. "Nilalagnat ba ang baby Frey namin?" sabay dampi niya sa noo ko.
"Tumigil ka nga," sabi ko sabay alis ng kamay niya mula sa noo ko.
"Ito naman HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA," tawa nito, "Sasabihan ko sila Sav na sumali tayong apat sa magco-concert."
My eyes widened in surprise, "Kayo nalang, ayoko nga kasi."
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Sinking Deep (GL)
RomanceGL-Sapphic Diclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Rhea Blee Isfaela, an art professor at Silvestre University, is known for her sophistication and high standards. Her position as an art professor gives her influence, but it also makes clear th...
