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Graduation Ball. Nasa labas ng venue sina Warren at Lena. Nakaupo ang dalawa sa isang park bench. Nagpapahangin at pinapahinga ang kanilang mga tenga sa ingay ng disco music.
“Congratulation for being the valedictorian.” bati ni Warren.
“Thanks! You know I think you should be on the top three too. Ang problema sayo, you don’t recite. Masyado kang tahimik at mahiyan. You don’t join any extra curricular activities too..”
“I don’t need any recognition. Learning is enough for me.” tatawa-tawang wika ng lalaki.
“Aren’t you enjoying the party? Bakit ka lumabas ? There are a lot of guys dying to dance with you inside.” dagdag na wika ni Warren.
“Kaya nga ako lumabas para makaiwas eh. Ikaw talaga madalas ka ring pang-asar!” sabay ismid ni Lena.
“By the way Warren, let’s discuss kung ano ang papasukan nating college. We passed UP, Ateneo, La Salle, UST, FEU. Saan mo prefer mag-aral?”
“I-Ikaw saan mo ba gusto?” nag-aalangang sagot ng lalaki.
“Ikaw muna. Kung saan mo gusto, siyempre doon din ako mage-enroll.” sagot ni Lena.
Tumahimik si Warren. Ito na ang huling pagkakataon upang sabihin sa babae ang totoo. Ilang araw na lang ay susunduin na siya ng kanyang ina. Kailangan niya nang aminin sa kaibigan ang katotohanan at pati na rin ang kanyang tunay na nararamdaman.
BINABASA MO ANG
You Gave Me A Reason
RomanceWarren experienced his most unforgettable frustration in the hands of his first love, Lena. The unbearable pain pushed him to change himself to become the best and be a man whom any woman couldn't afford to resist. He achieved everything he dreamed...
