Arts of Heart (Compilation of OSS)

ART 101

MY BOYFRIEND IS THE VICTIM OF MY ORDER AND CANCEL PRANK

I am one of the famous vloggers in the Philippines. It's actually a big help for me. Umangat ang buhay na mayroon ako. Natulungan ko ang pamilya ko at napapag-aaral ko rin ang mga kapatid ko. Hindi lang 'yon dahil naibili ko rin sila ng sariling bahay at lupa.

"Dami mo ng subscriber, baby. I am so proud of you."

Napabalik ako sa reyalidad nang magsalita ang boyfriend ko sa tabi ko. I smiled at him and kiss his cheek.

He's Sevi, my boyfriend. He was the one who pushed to be what I am right now and I owe him a lot. Without him, I am not what I am today. Wala akong lahat kung hindi dahil sa kaniya.

He was there when I'm down. He was there when everyone was judging my ability and he's with me while I slowly achieving my dreams.

"Thank you, baby. Kung hindi mo ko nimotivate na ipushed 'to, mahirap pa rin ang buhay ko. I love you so much."

A genuine smile escaped from his lips.

"I love you more than you know," he replied and kissed my forehed. "I have to go now, baby. I'll be gone for a week."

"Napapadalas na ata ang pag-alis mo. Alam kaba sa inyo?" nag-aalalang tanong ko. Marahan naman siyang tumango at ngumiti. I sensed that something is bothering him.

"Okay. Text me kapag nakarating kana. Take care."

After he left, my co-vlogger called me. He said that we will make a collaboration. Ang cintent ay Order and Cancel Prank. I was hesitated at first because I think it isn't a good idea but when he said that it'll help me gain more subscribers, I accepted his offer. The more subscriber, the more money I'll earn.

"On the way na raw 'yong order natin," saad ko kay Xian, co-vlogger ko. Humarap naman kami sa camera na parehong natatawa.

"So ayon guys, dahil on the way na siya, icacancel na namin 'yong order," wika niya sa harap ng camera.

Kagaya nang napag-usapan ay nagmessage ako para i-cancel na ang order naming foods dahil nakabili na kami. Tawa kami nang tawa habang ginagawa iyon. Iwinagaywaay ko pa ang aking cellphone bilang pagpapatunay.

Yong araw na ire-release na ni Xian ang Vlog 'namin ay nasa bahay lang ako habang naghihintay.

I was scrolling my newsfeed when a post
caught my attention. Halos manlumo ako nang makita iyon.

It was a picture of Sevi, my boyfriend. He looks so tired. Napakadungis niya at halatang sobrang tiniis ang init. My hands are shaking and my tears fall on my cheeks. Bagamat nanlalabo ang mga mata dahil sa luha ay pilit ko pa ring binasa ang caption ng post.

I can't breathe properly as I absorbing what I just read. He was the food delivery rider of our order. He was the victim of my order prank. For a moment, I want to wipe his sweat and get all the foods he was holding. I want to fix his messy hair and give him a hug. Hindi ko maatim na tingnan ang kaniyang itsura dahil sa hindi ko na siya makilala.

Nanginginig ang kamay na tinawagan ko si Xian para sabihan na huwag na i-upload ang aming vlog but I was late. He already did.

Halos mahimatay ako nang makita ang mga comment ng bashers. Pero hindi ko iyon ininda dahil ang tanging nasa isip ko ay ang aking boyfriend.

Napahagulhol ako nang hindi sagutin ni Sevi ang aking tawag. I know that he's already aware what I just did. I am afraid that he might hate me and break up with me. I was so stupid for asking too much to the point that I forgot what's wrong and right.

Lalo akong nanghina nang daluhan ako ng aking pamilya. Napatigil kami nang makita sa may pintuan si Sevi. He was standing there with a worried face. Pinasadahan ko siya nang tingin ngunit hindi kinakaya ng puso ko ang nakikita ko. Katulad nang nasa larawan, ganoon din ang suot niya ngayon.

Mabilis akong tumakbo papunta sa kaniya at niyakap siya. Hindi ko na makontrol ang mga luhang lumalabas sa mata ko lalo pa nang yakapin niya ako.

"Hush, baby."

"W-why are you d-doing that? I t-thought you're working as a m-manager? Why d-did you l-lie to me?" lakas loob kong tanong sa kaniya.

But his answer just broke me into pieces.

"Patay na si tatay, Marj. At alam naman natin na siya at ang kapatid kong si Wayne na lang  ang mayroon ako. W-ala nang bubuhay sa kaniya kun'di ako so I have to s-strive hard for him. I'm sorry for lying that I was working as a m-manager. I just want me to be fit for you. Dahil sa katayuan mo, masyado akong mababa para maabot ka ngayon," pumipiyok na sagot niya kasabay ng pagpatak ng luha sa kaniyang mata.

"B-bakit hindi m-mo sinabi sa a-akin?"

He gently wiped the tears on my cheeks as he smiled.

"Because you need me that time. Remember n'ong nabashed ka and you're so down? I kept it even it was so hard beacause my girlfriend needs me. I cheered and motivate you where I can't even do that to myself."

Napaupo ako nang marinig iyon mula sa kaniya. Tuluyan nang bumigay ang aking mga tuhod. Tiningala ko siya upang makita ang kaniyang mukha.

"G-galit ka b-ba sa a-akin?"

Dahan-dahan siyang umupo sa harap ko bago ako tiningnan sa mga mata.

"No. I love you so much to get mad at you. Gustuhin ko man magalit pero hindi ko kaya. Naiinis lang ako dahil nagawa mo ang prank na iyon. Hindi dahil sa ako ang niloko niyo, kun'di dahil hindi ko maatim na nagawa iyon ng taong mahal ko, ang balewalain ang paghihirap ng iba gayong siya'y nagmula rin d'on," malumanay niyang sagot pero siyang tumatagos sa akin.

"I'm so sorry. I'm sorry. Hindi mo naman ako iiwan, 'di ba? Please tell me, baby. I need you now," pagmamakaawa ko bago siya niyakap.

Pero nawalan ako ng lakas nang tanggalin niya iyon.

"I'm so sorry, Marj. Myself needs me more. I just realized that it's time to choose myself because if I wouldn't, I will just lose myself while loving you."

After he kissed my forehead, he left me...My man left me.

Naitakip ko ang aking mga kamay sa mukha 'saka napahaguhol.

I didn't only lose my career but also the man I love because of that fucking prank and with the thought that I will gain more achievements. I lost the moon while counting the stars.