SPECIAL CHAPTER
TWO
I saw Keen with Zavardo.
I shook my head in annoyance. Lagi na lang silang magkasama, medyo nakakairita na. I sat near them to gaze at her, and listening to their conversation was not part of my plan. But here I was, I ended up listening to their conversation.
"Lipat ka na kasi dito. Next week pa naman ang official start ng classes. Puro orientation pa lang this week," pangungulit ni Keen kay Zavardo.
Natawa si Zavardo at inakbayan si Keen. "I can't, Ra. Trev and I have big plans for the team."
Umigting ang panga ko. Kung hindi lang kasalanan ang pumutol ng kamay, matagal ko na sanang pinutol 'yong kamay ni Zavardo.
"Like that's going to change anything. Wala namang future ang De Grande University pagdating sa volleyball. They're the weakest.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit umaasa kayo nina Trev at Feem na mababago n'yo 'yong kapalaran ng university na 'yon," sabi sa kanya ni Keen.
Bakas sa mukha ni Zavardo na hindi niya nagustuhan ang sinabi ni Keen.
"You were the strongest, yet you're back at zero. Now who's the weakest, Ra?"
Oh, that actually hit a nerve.
Agad na natahimik si Keen dahil sa sinabi ni Zavardo. He didn't have to go there. Bakit kailangan niyang isali ang pagiging injured niya? Using that against her was stupid and insensitive.
"With Trev being the captain of men's volleyball team and Feem being the captain of women's volleyball team, we stand a chance," kalmadong sabi pa ni Zavardo. He was going to help her sit on the long chair but she gaped incredulously and swatted his hand away, offended by his condescending tone.
Tiningnan niya nang masama si Zavardo. "I hate you," seryosong sabi niya at saka siya lumayo sa kanya.
"Ra," tawag niya kay Keen pero hindi na nag-abala si Keen na lingunin siya.
Iniwan siya ni Keen mag-isa at pumunta sa may long table sa gilid para kumuha ng wine.
All right, it's time to steal the spotlight.
I stood up nonchalantly and made my way to her. "Had a fight with Zavardo?"
Halos mapatalon siya sa gulat dahil sa biglaan kong pagsulpot sa tabi niya.
"Zavardo's really a douchebag, isn't he?" I said, planting a smirk on my face.
"You heard what he said?" taas-kilay niyang tanong.
"It's not that I wanted to hear your conversation with him, but because I have ears, yes, I heard it all."
She scoffed in exasperation. I couldn't blame her.
"How's your knee?" I asked, changing the topic.
"Like you care, Bell." Umupo siya sa may sofa.
"Hindi mo 'ko tinulungan no'ng nakita mo 'kong bumagsak sa court," paalala niya sa 'kin kaya natawa ako nang mahina at tumangotango.
That day when she got injured, I was there. Hindi naman sa ayaw ko siyang tulungan, pero sa sobrang pagkabigla ko at sa sobrang pagalala, napako talaga ako no'n sa kinatatayuan ko. Hindi ko talaga alam ang gagawin ko no'n.
It might sound like an excuse, pero totoo talaga. Gustuhin ko man siyang tulungan no'n, ayaw makisama ng katawan ko.
I knew what would happen next when she fell on the ground. I was sure that it would affect her volleyball career, and I hated the thought. That's why I couldn't have moved my feet that moment to help her.
"Yeah, I remember that," I pondered.
"So, stop talking to me and mind your own business."
"You're mad at me because I didn't help you?"
"No! It's not because of that!"
"So, why do you hate me?"
Hindi siya makapaniwalang tumingin sa 'kin. "You're the one who hated me first, Bellamy. Remember when I was dating your cousin? You never liked me for him. You didn't want me around him. Kapag may family gathering kayo, hindi mo ako pinapansin."
"That's because I wanted Feem to be with him. You can't deny the fact that their history is indestructible." I paused, raising a brow at her. Well, that's another lie.
The truth is, I wanted you to be with me.
"You stole my cousin from your best friend. Do you think I'm going to root for you if that was the case, Keen?"
"That's all in the past, Bell. And you're honestly barking at the wrong tree. Ask Feem about the whole story."
"I already did. She told me you've already settled things with her and you're back to being best friends again. But I still don't like you for her either." Nagkibit-balikat ako.
"Why do you hate me so much?" she shot back, glaring at me with all the resentment she had mustered all these years.
"Because I hate your twin," simpleng sagot ko. Umupo ako sa tabi niya at ininom ang beer na hawak ko.
She simply laughed at what I said. "Why do you hate Trev?"
I grimaced at her relaxed stance before clearing my throat and straightening my posture. "Don't act like you know nothing. Your twin and I were rivals for so many years."
"My twin's a setter and you're a spiker. You should've considered Gonz as your rival and not Trev. Gonz was always the team's opposite hitter just like you." She shook her head and let out a small sigh.
"Why do you consider Trev as a rival?"
My jaw notably twitched at this. That had hit a nerve. "He's the brain of the game. Of course, he's the real deal," I said firmly.
"So, what are you trying to imply? Gonz is brainless?" Her eyebrows knitted together.
"I didn't say that. You're the one who did," painosente kong sabi kaya napailing na lang siya at ininom ang wine na hawak niya.
"Ra," a voice behind us interrupted.
Nag-angat ako ng tingin at nakita ko si Zavardo na nakatitig kay Keen.
"I'm sorry, all right? I didn't mean to offend you in any way. I was just proving my point." He sighed heavily, repentance clearly written on his face.
Napataas ang kilay ko. Ewan ko ba, 'di ko talaga magawang magustuhan 'tong tao na 'to.
"You didn't have to say it like that. That wasn't you. You were never rude to me," nakasimangot na sabi ni Keen.
Oh, stop trying to be cute in front of him, please.
He nodded in agreement. "I know. That's why I'm sorry."
Napabuntong-hininga na lang din si Keen at saka tumango.
"Apology accepted, Gonz. But the next time you say that again, I promise I will not talk to you ever again."
Well, I think I have to move out of their way. Gusto ko pa sanang kausap si Keen pero ano'ng magagawa ko? Napailing na lang ako sa inis.
"I want to puke right now. Too much sweetness disgusts me," I interrupted as I stood up. "It was a nice chat with you, Keen. See you around."
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