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Kabanata 20

Stephanie Poetri -I Love You 3000

kabanata 20

It has been months since Sarathiel decided to court me. Gusto ko sana sagutin na siya bago magtapos ang bakasyon namin.

I didn't want to make him wait for more months. I like him too and I think he can still court me even if we're already together.

Hindi ako nagbubukas ng mga social media accounts ko dahil ayaw kong ma-spoil sa isang movie na inaabangan ko. Wala pa kasi akong pera pambili ng ticket. Syempre, walang baon kaya walang ipon. Pero balak ko kuhanin sa allowance na pinapadala ni Mama.

I plopped on my bed while gazing at the ceiling. Should I just review some of the powerpoints that our professors sent? O baka pwede ako humingi ng errand na gagawin para naman makaipon ako ng pera? Tita is quite generous when it comes to money.

My phone vibrated. I reached for it and the screen showed Sarathiel's name. Agad akong napangiti.

Sarathiel:
Gawa mo?

Zafirah:
Nagiisip paano kumita ng pera.

Sarathiel:
ABM ka talaga 'no?

Zafirah:
May gusto akong panoorin na movie. Huhu 'yung bago ng marvel? Last na 'yon e. Samahan mo ako, nood tayo next week.

Sarathiel:
I've already watched it though. Premiere night.

Zafirah:
Bakit di mo sinabi saakin?!

Sarathiel:
Niyaya lang ako nila Iscalade.

Zafirah:
Hope all :(

Sarathiel:
Let's watch it together then.

Zafirah:
Napanood mo na e.

Sarathiel:
It's different if it's with you.

I already bought two tickets. See you later. 3pm, the nearest Mall.

Napabalikwas ako sa pagkakahiga. Nanglalaki ang mga mata at paulit-ulit na binasa ang tinipa niyang sagot sa akin.

Zafirah:
HOY ANONG LATER

LEGIT YAN?

Sarathiel:

Dali na.

Baka magbago pa isip ko.

Zafirah:

SEE YOU

Halos mapunit ang mukha ko sa sobrang pagngiti ko. It's funny how the mere thought of Sarathiel could make me this happy.

I plopped to my bed as I stare at the ceiling, holding my phone on my chest. Hindi mapigilan ang nararamdaman sa aking dibdib.

So this is how love feels like.

I used to think going to movies with someone you like is cliché and disrespectable for those singles who really wanted to watch to film. Pero wala e, hanap na lang sila ng Sarathiel nila.

I asked for Clary's help when it comes to picking an outfit and preparing for the movie — I can't even call it a date without blushing.

I decided to wear a white off shoulder and partnered it with high waist jeans.

"Walang monkey business sa cinema ha," Clary said while ironing the tips of my hair. Kinukulot niya ito.

"Di tayo sure. Madilim doon e. Maraming nangyayari sa dilim." I wiggled my eyebrows at her.