My heart was on the edge...did I do something wrong? May guidance ba sa college? Did one of my articles got deleted? May nagreklamo ba sa first day ko??? FIRST DAYYY! I asked myself question after question habang papalapit ng papalapit ako kay Sir Fontanilla. He had a serious expression plastered on his face, I finally reached Sir Fontanilla's desk for what felt like an hour.
"S-Sir? I-Im so sorry kapag may-"
He suddenly handed me some sort of paper and looked up to me. He didnt even let me finished. Rude.
Well I wonder what it is? There is only one thing to find out!
"Nacional that is your form to fully be a part of the Journalism Club. Fill it with the right information later...If you have time of course."
Did he read my mind? anyways I should thank him anyways. He did excert effort para makuha at maibigay ito sa akin.
"Uhm...Thanks Sir Fontani-"
"That's Professor Fontanilla to you Nacional"
HE CUTTED ME OFF AGAIN? How rude of him. Are all college teachers so ill-tempered? Mommy, wala bang mabait na teacher dito?
"Nacional instead of standing there go back to your seat"
"Uhh yes, yes Sir- I mean. Prof Fontanilla. Im going back to my seat"
Sir Fontanilla nodded in agreement.
wait...paano ako uupo eh naghahanap pa lang ako ng upuan tinawag agad ako? My eyes scanned around the room hoping to find 2 blank seats, Ayun! nasa likod nga lang...alin kaya sa dalawa yung uupuan ko. Binilisan ko na yung lakad kaysa sa mag-eenie meenie miny moe ako (reserve lang yun para sa test) at sa wakas narito na ako at umupo na lang. I sat on the chair, Nilagay yung laptop sa desk at ilabas yung gamit ko isa-isa.
"Pens...Highlighter...Textbook...
Textbook? Wait asan yung Textbook ko? May textbook na ba ako? Ha?
Prof. suddenly screamed at someone but I couldnt care less...D naman ako yun e. All I care about is finding my textbook—well, kung meron man
I frantically searched inside my bag hoping to find it, But in no avail I couldnt find it! I was sure na nilagay ko lahat ng gamit na ibinigay sa akin ni mommy before I left!
I sighed in defeat and suddenly my boses na hinihingal ang nagsalita.
"You're the new girl am I right?"
"uhh yeah?" I answered,
He was tall and slender, with a mop of unruly brown hair that fell in waves around his face. His eyes were a piercing shade of hazel, and I couldn't help but feel drawn to them. I caught a glimpse of the slight smirk playing at the corner of his lips. Beads of sweat are on his forehead showing signs of running.
"eto textbook let's share" Sabi sa akin ng lalaki
"since you're new, of course you dont have a textbo-"
"Mr. Valleha late ka na nga kinukulit mo pa si Nacional! Mag-focus ka dito"
Prof Cutted him off—well, sinigaw pala.
"Does he like to cut off his students so much?" I asked the boy from earlier
"Yeah ganyan lang talaga si Prof. Mabait naman yan i promise you."
"Kaya ka pala hinihingal e" I said
He chuckled but not too loud.
"ako nga pala si Ezekiel" pagpapakilala niya
"Ako naman si Brielle" sagot ko
"See you after class?"
Nag-thumbs up na lang ako kasi nagsimula na akong mag-focus sa lesson ni Prof. Mahirap na masigawan e.
-Time skip-
To be honest ang boring ng mga classes ngayon. Hindi ko alam kung saan pumunta si Ezekiel pero I think sa next period? I dont know. Okay na ako na tapos na yung class at makakapahinga naman ako kahit for 30 minutes.
As I walked down the marble tiled hallways I found students putting things inside their lockers tapos may nag....bebebetime Seriously go get a room. yuck. I continued walking hoping to find the college cafe here na nakita ko kaganinang umaga. I started to get frustrated due to my hunger and failed attempts to find the cafe.
"aghhh gutom na akooooooooooo"
I whined and as soon as I said that Ezekiel bumped into me and he seems alone.
"Brielle? anong ginagawa mo? okay ka lang? mukha kang masungit ah" tanong ni Ezekiel.
"Oo ako toh, wala akong ginagawa hindi ako okay at oo masungit ako dahil gutom na ako at hindi ko mahanap yung pisteng cafe!"
Sigaw ko kay ezekiel and sure enough all eyes were on us.
"Whoa whoa chill ka lang...halika samahan kita doon...kawawa ka naman"
"sasamahan mo ba talaga ako o mang-aasar ka lang?" I retorted.
"Sigi na sigi na bilisan mo" Pagmamadali ni Ezekiel
Nagsimulang maglakad si Ezekiel at sumunod ako sa kanya. It was hard to keep up due to his pace and now we stumbled upon a crowded hallway full of girls swarming a...boy?
"Yan yung School president namin, Si Arion. He has a trail of girls fawning over him wherever he goes all the time, even in the most unknown corners of the school, girls will find him " nahalata na ni Arion yung curiosity ko
Arion was a tall, handsome artist with a winning smile and a charisma that drew people to him like moths to a flame. He was the epitome of cool, and it seemed like every girl in the school had a crush on him. As I watched from the sidelines, I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. I had always admired Arion for his leadership skills and his ability to rally the student body, but seeing him surrounded by all those girls made me wonder if his popularity was more about his looks than his abilities.
"Halika na malapit na tayo" biglang sinabi ni Ezekiel.
sumunod naman ako...wag magselos kapag walang karapatan. We continued walking and finally andito na kami
Stepping through the door, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods fills the air, instantly lifting my spirits. The chatter of students and the soft hum of music create a comforting ambiance, making me feel right at home. The cafe is always bustling with activity, yet somehow manages to exude a sense of calmness and tranquility.
I walk up to the counter and order my usual – a steaming hot latte and a chocolate chip muffin. As I wait for my order, I took a seat at one of the small, wooden tables and observe whats going around me. Students are scattered throughout the cafe, some hunched over textbooks, others engaged in animated conversations. The sound of laughter and the clinking of coffee cups blend together, creating a symphony of sounds that is both soothing and energizing.
My order is finally ready, and I take a sip of the rich, creamy latte. The warmth of the coffee seeps into my bones, chasing away the fatigue of a long day of classes na hindi ko maintindihan. The muffin is soft and warm, the perfect complement to my drink. I lost myself in the simple pleasures of good food and good company, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me.
As I sit in the cafe, I am struck by the diversity of the people around me. Students of all backgrounds and majors come together in this shared space, united by their love of coffee and the need for a quiet place to work. I strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to me, Ezekiel.
"So thank you pala sa pagdala mo sa akin dito" Pagpapasalamat ko
"Dont worry, Its not a big deal. Baka iba pa yung masigawan mo eh" Pang-aasar ni Ezekiel sa akin
Kung pwede lang sana kitang kaltusan gagawin ko na
"Hahaha very funny, Atleast hindi ako nalalate, Right Ezekiel?" pang-aasar ko
"First of all, nalate ako ng gising! second of all, Kiel na lang tawag mo sa akin"
Biglang tumunog yung cellphone ko.
"wait tumatawag si mommy"
TO BE CONTINUED
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