Until You Say It [Completed]

Simula

"Goodluck son," dad tapped my shoulder as I started wearing my polo helmet with a chinstrap. Ngumiti ako kay daddy.

"Thanks Dad!"

"Your Lolo will also be watching you with your team." Ani daddy bago umalis at muling nakihalubilo sa iba pang manonood, all are in their best clothes, designer bags and shoes, worth million of peso jewelries... Napailing ako, I wonder if one of these rich people ever think of those beggars thinking everyday if they'd be able to eat.

This is just one friendly match as Villangco Corporation (ViC), where dad is still the current CEO opens a polo field today, a field that is nine times bigger than a football field. Aside from having this friendly match, this is also a charity play, all money won or bet will proceed to the chosen charity of the winning team.

"Bro! When did you ever get this serious?" Napaangat ako ng tingin kina Jordan. I didn't notice I was thinking deep that they were mocking me already. Umamba akong hahampasin ko sila ng aking mallet. Tinawanan lamang nila ako.

"Shut it Jordan," they whistle in unison, bago namin muling pinagpatuloy ang pagbibihis. Nangingisi na lamang akong napailing. Minsan na nga lang mag-isip ng malalim napagkaka-isahan pa.

Mabilisan kong hinubad ang gray hoodie ko at pinalitan ng green Ralph Lauren's polo shirt. I tucked it in with my white pants. Sunod kong sinuot ang brown polo boots at kneeguards. The first time I wear my kneeguards gave me hard time while playing polo, kaya ngayon ay katamtamang higpit na lamang ang ginagawa ko, so I can move with more defense against the opponent later.

"Say ahhh!" Mapang-asar na sinuot sa akin ni Declan ang gum shields ko, habang hindi pa ako natatapos sa pagsusuot ng elbow pads ko. "Ang bagal naman, mauna na kami ah?" Ngumisi siya sa akin nang patuya. "Bye baby boy!"

"As if you can play polo without me!" I shouted back at them na nagsimula nang maglakad patungo sa field. Mabilisan kong kinuha ang mallet at gloves ko bago sumunod sa kanila. My team doesn't even take this seriously just because it's a friendly match.

Marahan kong hinimas ang ulo ni Cindy, my favorite polo pony. "The fuck! Dude! Why are you using a female pony today?" Reklamo ni Declan.

"I'm playing with my girlfriend." Natatawa kong sabi sa kanila. I'm obsessed with ponies, and Cindy will always be my favorite. I like cars too, but riding a pony gives you a different feeling, it's like your flying and you're about to lose soul, losing soul while having a great purpose in life. "Baby, don't mind them, they'll thank you later after winning this game..." Sinadya kong iparinig sa kanila. Sumakay na sila sa kabayo samantalang ako ay sandali pang kinausap si Cindy.

"If only ponies can talk. She must have married you right away." Si Gregory na sinabayan ng ngisi ang sinabi.

"We're getting married soon, anyway." Nagkibit-balikat ako bago sumakay kay Cindy. "I'm riding you now, baby, let's get married soon," sinadya kong iparinig sa kanilang lahat. Natawa maging ang opponent namin at umpire.

Pumikit muna ako sandali. This is just a friendly match, but I hope above almighty will guide us. No injuries, just one great game. I did a sign of the cross.

I opened my eyes and it fixed suddenly to a lady wearing a blue dress while finding her seat to watch the game. Naibalik ko na lang ang atensiyon ko sa laro nang marinig ko ang pito ng umpire kasabay ng paghagis niya ng bola.

The competitive side of mine got fueled as I fix my eyes to a white painted leather covered cricket ball. Inayos ko nang kaunti ang gloves ko bago humigpit ang hawak sa cane shaft ng aking polo mallet. Marahan kong tinapik si Cindy gamit ang kabila kong kamay.

4 chukkas, 7 minutes each. The game begins!

Mabilis akong nakipagsabayan kay number 3 ng kabilang team. "Damn you bro! Here's your ball!" Literally a friendly game, nagtawanan kaming lahat ng ipasa sa akin ni Jordan ang bola. Jordan is number 1 of our team. Mabilis niyang pinatakbo ang kabayo habang nakikipagdikdikan ito kay Number 4 ng opponent team, hinihintay na muli kong maibalik sa kanya ang bola.