Love in the Halls

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

I came up with an idea na magpatuloy at mag go with the flow na lang sa lahat. I don't want to waste my time being sad all the time, I just realized na nawala na 'yung dating ako because the impact of happenings in my life was very big. But now, I know that I can do it na.

Magiging psychologist pa ako.

Bumaba na ako para mag breakfast because Mom called me, I gave them a sweetest smile. I lost my spark, also my family's spark. They were happy when I'm happy, I feel like na sa akin lang din pala sila kumukuha ng lakas. And we just need to communicate with our feelings.

"I have to tell you something po," I said. Tumingin lang sila sa akin, they're still mad at each other. I know them, they will get back on their track again soon.

"Magbati na po kayo please, communication is the key. Kapag po mag-uusap kayo, maging mahinahon po kayo. Kasi everytime po na uuwi ako, parehas po kayo nagsisigawan. I don't want to hear that kind of thing in our house, it's our safe place right? Home supposed to be Home, Mom, Dad." mahabang litaniya ko. I'm so tired, I need to fix this by myself.

"I'm sorry, Aurora.. What i did was wrong, I am ready to improve. I am very sorry, my wife." Dad sincerely apologizing for what he did to Mom.

"Kasalanan ko rin, Mike. I am sorry too, I should've talk to you calmly." Mom said. They hugged each other... and kissed! Infront of their child?!

"Hello? There's a single teenager here.." I interrupted their loving-loving, respeto naman kasi?

"As well as to our daughter, we're very sorry if that cause you stress and anxiety. We'll be better, anak." I smiled. After that conversation nagpaalam na ako na papasok na. My phone vibrates so I expect someone's calling me.

It's my girlie pops!

"Hello, guys! How was school?" I asked.

"Ayos naman.. haayy... drain na drain na kami shet, ikaw ba teh?!" tanong ni Jane. Lakas ng boses ng babaita, jusko.

"I'm fine guys!"

"Weh? Pag sure man oy?" Jennalyn asked. I nodded and smiled at them, I must not show them that I'm struggling here. They were also drained and had many mental breakdowns, hindi ko kaya na makipag sabayan sa ganoon.

"Sophie!" I heard familiar's voice, I saw the glimpse of him in my camera through my video chat with my friends. It's Aiden!

"Ay, may pogi! Bago na naman niya! Girl, lilipat na talaga ako riyan, jusko inuulan ka na ng mga poging lalaki! Huhu, nakakainggit!" utas ni Ayumi sa video call.

"Hey, bye na muna ha! I need to go, i love you guys mwa!" I said and ended the call. I sighed heavily due to nervousness, jusko ma-iissue na naman ako nito!

Bakit kasi hindi nagsabi na pupunta siya rito? Itong si Aiden talaga eh. Hindi man lang nag chat para alam ko, hay nako.

"Papasok na ako, ba't pumunta ka pa? On the way na nga me," I told him, trying to be casual.

"Wala lang. I just want to make it sure na okay kang papasok." sabi nito na concerned.

We walked together for a moment, silence hanging between us before I broke it.

"Thanks for checking on me. But really, I'm fine," I said, giving him a small smile. Habang naglalakad kami, kinausap ko siya. Makulit din pala talaga siya? He still checks up on me kahit sinabi ko na magiging okay na rin ako. Pero hindi ko nasabi sa kaniya tungkol sa pamilya ko, kaya siguro nag aalala pa rin now.

He looked at me, his eyes searching mine. "You sure? You seem a bit off lately."

I sighed, knowing I couldn't hide it from him. "Okay na okay na ako, Den. Totoo, promise peksman!"

He nodded, respecting my space. "Sige ah, sabi mo. Just remember, I'm here if you need anything, Sophie."

As we reached the school gates, I felt a bit lighter. Maybe having someone like Aiden around wasn't so bad after all. I gave him a quick wave before heading to my seat, my mind still buzzing with everything that had happened.

Just as I was about to sit on my chair, I heard his voice again, "Sophie, sandali!"

I turned around, a bit surprised. "Bakit?"

"Promise me you'll call if you need to talk, okay? Alam ko nag p-pretend ka lang, Sophie." he said, his tone serious.

I nodded, feeling a warmth spread through me. "Promise, beh."

As I sit into my chair in the classroom, I felt a small smile form on my lips. Despite everything, it was nice to know someone genuinely cared.

Our teacher in PhySci, greeted us with a warm smile as he began the lesson. His passion for the subject was evident, and soon the classroom was abuzz with energy as he engaged us in a hands-on experiment.

I listened intently as our teacher explained the experiment, eager to participate. Nang itanong niya ang buong klase about sa principles of motion, my hand shot up without hesitation.

"Sophie, what do you think?" Tanong ni Sir sa akin, his eyes twinkling with anticipation.

"Well, sir," Pagsimula ko, "I believe that according to Newton's first law of motion, an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force."

Feel na feel ko na ang mga mata ng mga kaklase ko ay nasa akin habang nagsasalita ako, but instead of feeling self-conscious, I felt a sense of pride in my answer. Our teacher nodded, acknowledging my response with a smile, and I couldn't help but feel a rush of satisfaction.

Napuno ako ng excitement nang buong confidence kong sinagot ang tanong ni Sir, na kumukuha ng kaalaman na naalala ko sa last lesson niya. Infairness, kahit nag sspace out na utak ko nakuha pa maalala tinuro niya.

Throughout the class, I eagerly participated, answering our teacher's questions and asking some of my own. Each time I spoke up, I felt a surge of confidence coursing through me. It was as if the worries that had plagued me earlier had vanished, replaced by a newfound sense of empowerment.

Pagtapos ng klase, I realized that my earlier concerns had faded into the background. I was back on track, fully immersed in the joy of learning. Habang inaayos ko ang mga gamit ko at papalabas ng classroom, I feel so rpoud of myself. I was grateful for teachers like Mr. Rodriguez who not only taught us but also empowered us to believe in ourselves.

Paglabas ko ay nakita ko si Ethan, kasama si Ava. I guess, he's happy with her na. As long as na masaya siya, ay masaya na rin ako. Hinanap ko sila Aiden, nauna kasi sila lumabas. Palingon lingon pa ako, pag lingon ko ulit ay nagulat na ako sa lalaki.

"Ano ba 'yan! Nakakagulat ka, saan ka galing? Uwi na tayo beh," utas ko.

"Is it because of them?" He asked.

"What? Of course not! Baliw ka? Hello? I already moved on. May sariling oras nag buhay ko, hindi ko sasayangin 'yon sa wala lang. Kaya tara na, umuwi na tayo kung ayaw mo uuwi ako mag-isa. Heh!" I said at naglakad na palayo sa kaniya, naka move on na ako roon! I don't care about him anymore.

Naka-moved on na ako. Wala na akong pake sa kanila 'no, as long as na masaya na siya—masaya na rin ako. Huy?! Basta!

"Nakita mo lang sila e," utas ni Aiden  habang kumakain ng Ice Scrambled.

"Nakita ko nga, but it doesn't mean na bitter ako 'no. Ikaw malisyoso kang tao," sabi ko rito sa lalaki. His eyes met mine, pero wala na 'yung nararamdaman ko katulad dati. Siguro, napagod na lang din puso ko natuto na rin. It's for the better din naman.