Villanueva Series #2: Love's Fatal Twist

CHAPTER 2

The next morning. I'm sitting on the couch, reading a book. I'm wearing an oversized sweater and my hair is still a mess.

I sigh, closing the book and taking out my phone. I check my social media notifications, pag ka tapos ay nag handa na ako nag shower lang ako.

When I finish taking my shower, I brush my teeth and put on some comfy clothes. All this time, I've been thinking about the last thing that happened between me and that damn prosecutor

I exit the bathroom and head for the kitchen, where I pour myself a cup of coffee. I start drinking it as I stare out of the window, lost in thought

As I finish my cup of coffee. I look at the clock. It's been an hour since I woke up, and my day is already going terribly. I sigh and decide to get some breakfast.

I prepare my breakfast, which consists of sausage and bacon with toast, medyo hindi ako diet ngayon. I bring the plate to the table and sit down, trying to enjoy the food

I try to focus on my breakfast, but I can't help thinking about my last exchange with that goddamn prosecutor again, I start grinding my teeth as I take a bite of the food.

"Bwisit naman, hanggang sa pagkain ko ginugulo ako non?" iritang sabi ko sa sarili

I put my fork down and sigh. Then I decide to ignore the stupid prosecutor and just focus on my food instead.

Biglang pumasok sa isip ko ang bar exam, paano kung hindi ako makapasa?

I shake my head as I take another bite of my food. The thought of failing the bar exam haunts me, and I start feeling anxious about it. Inilapag ko ang tinidor na hawak ko, 'dahil sa sobrang pag iisip nawawalan na ako ng gana. Nilagay ko ang pinag kainan ko sa lababo.

I sit back down at the table and take a deep breath. "I need to calm down and stop overthinking. I have studied hard for the bar exam and I know I can pass it." ani ko, sinusubukang pakalmahin ang sarili

We waited for months for bar exam results, which are usually released by the Supreme Court. Every night and every passing day was filled with anxiety and tension to me.

I pace back and forth in front of the window, my heart pounding from the thought of whether I passed or failed. "Ano kaba Calista, ginawa mo naman 'yung best mo ah?"

In the next morning, kung saan ang araw na ikinakatakutan ko, at nang lahat. Malalaman na ang resulta.

Nag shower lang ako, sinuot ko ang long sleeve na bigay ni daddy sakin, ang pambaba ko naman ay long skirt, nagulantang ako nang bumukas ang pintuan, it's Avery and Jia.

I look at them with wide eyes, and they look back at me just as nervously. "Caliee" sigaw nilang dalawa sabay yakap sakin

They both hug me tightly, and I can feel their heartbeat pounding against my body. I'm so nervous, too, but I try to remain calm and not appear as anxious as they are.

"Grabe maka yakap, Jia?" Patawang ani ko

"Daig pa nag take eh.." Dagdag pa ni Avery.

Avery laugh lightly, trying to hide her own anxiety. "Makakapasa kami ni calista"

"Siyempre, nakaka anxious yung results eh." Sabi ko sa kanila.

"Kalma lang guys" Ani Jia

"Duh! Hindi ako makakalma hangga't walang resulta," Tawang sabi ko. Naggaganyan lang ako, pero deep inside, kinukulong ako ng nerbyos.

"Edi ako rin. Tignan mo, nagpapalpitate na nga puso ko eh," Sabi ni Avery, nag-point sa chest niya.

In the next morning araw na kung saan ila-labas na 'yung resulta usually kasi niri-realese siya sa Supreme Court. Every night and every passing day was filled with anxiety to me, kabang-kaba na ako ni hindi ako makatulog.