Ryn Do's Pov
Noong highschool pa lang ako, I only want two things from life: To buy everything that I want or need and find friends to bond with for the rest of my life.
"Hi Ryn Do!" Tumingala ako from my seat.
Siya si Quelly Bael, ang wallflower ng batch namin. Medyo nagtaka ako na nasa harap ko na siya ngayon at nag-hi pa sa akin.
"Yes?" she shyly smiled at me.
"Wala kasi ako friend na girl, wanna be my first girl na friend?"
I was amazed na she's calm yet straight to the point. I nodded and she suddenly left.
Interesting.
As the days went on, naging mas sociable si Quelly sa amin ni Alfred. I noticed that they like each other but Quelly was too loyal to her crush.
"Ano ba meron yung Kard na yun na wala ako?" Uh-oh! A conflict is starting.
"He's tall and handsome and really talented."
Bumusangot pa lalo si Alfred, "Eh ganun rin naman ako ah?" this two are too strong to be arguing.
"Basta siya gusto ko, one day ikakasal siya sa akin and our daughter will be named Karicha."
With that, Quelly went to the comfort room.
Susunod sana si Alfred but he stopped himself.
"Liligawan ko si Quelly." That wasn't a statement that was a threat. Talaga naman ang mga teenagers. So, unpredictable and surprisingly entertaining. I know, I am one too.
"Ryn? Nasaan yung makulit na chicken?"
Tamo 'to nawala lang siya sandali at pagbalik, hinanap agad yung guy bff niya.
"Hindi ko napansin, baka humahanap ng chicks." I observed Quelly's whole body language.
Her right hand has formed into a fist. And her face is wrinkled na akala ko ay may masasaktan siya or something.
At the end, she just breathed out her frustrations. "That guy is so annoying!"
She said and sat down beside me.
We were currently having our recess time in between classes.
Usually, I am with my friends from my class, but today, I decided on a whim to spend time with Quelly and Alfred.
Their life is so interesting that I am thinking a what if scenario in my head.
Paano kung balang-araw maging sila ni Alfred? Magtatagal kaya?
Kung hindi man, would they still be friends?
These were my thoughts until now.
Naging sila Alfred at Quelly, but due to circumstances and it's truly rare to stay in a highschool love relationship, nagkahiwalay pa rin. And I think, mas mabuti na yung maghiwalay sila kaysa ma-drain ang energy sa walang kasiguraduhang relasyon.
Bata pa kami noon, studies muna.
Ngayon na nakatapos na kami sa pag-aaral, pachill chill kami.
Although, Quelly hired us for managerial jobs for The Kingdom. Kahit na malayo sa course ko ang binigay sa akin ni Quelly, she was really persistent then.
"Sige na, Ryn! Quit your job and work here."
Kahit hindi na magpaawa effect si Quelly, makukumbinsi niya pa rin ako.
"Ano bang klaseng work?" she smiled at masama na ang kutob ko.
"Magiging manager ka ng The Hall." I suddenly got a slight nervous breakdown.
I argued my side and told her na ang layo ng course na kinuha ko sa gusto niyang trabaho for me. She was smilingly and I got really annoyed.
"Raine Quelly Bael, umayos ka, hindi ito biro."
She sighed, "I know, I was wrong to just place you in a situation like this. But, I just want to be closer to you and Alfred more."
And when I recalled her past, I felt guilty somehow. We were Quelly's family. We were there when she was moping at her house.
We were there when she lost her only pet to old age. We were there when she stopped dwelling about the family and pets she lost.
"But, I'll understand if you, yourself don't want this job offering, sasabihan ko na lang yung mga boss ko na hanap na lang sila ng iba."
I just could not make her get disappointed so I, "Alright, I'll do it for you, but, I can't guarantee," before I could finish my words, she gave me a power hug.
"Thanks, Ryn Do, the best ka talaga." I almost cried for her and I think I did.
I might be cold-hearted at most times, but if it's Quelly, I just become more human and my cold is thawed by her warm heart and personality.
Gosh! I have the bestest girl na friend ever!
She's so valuable, sometimes, too valuable to be a friend. Madali siya masaktan and then, she keeps working on whatever it is, she likes to do. I, sometimes get envious of her.
Kaya tuwing inaasar ko yan, tumitigil na ako tuwing umiiyak na. Protector niya si Alfred.
"Tama na, umiiyak na oh." Natunaw naman ang defense ko, I don't know how to make her laugh or smile, kaya naman I just step out.
Babalik lang ako sa room kung nasaan kami naghahang out, kapagka alam ko na okay na siya.
"Why can't you tell her off?" Narinig kong tanong ni Alfred.
"I can't, she's my friend and kinda my mom."
At nung marinig ko yun, sinugod ko siya at binigyan ko siya ng mahigpit na yakap.
"I'm sorry kung naaasar kita pero alam mo naman, mahal kita, ikaw lang talaga ang genuine kong kaibigan, at sobrang bait mo."
Nag-iyakan kaming dalawa habang mukhang tanga si Alfred Beet sa gilid.
"I forgive you and sorry rin kung napaka-sensitive ko."
Tumawa na ako and kissed her forehead.
"As your mom na friend, I will try to not to go overboard with my insecurities and let them out by bullying you."
She pouted and crossed her arms. "Hindi ako naniniwala sa promises or try try na yan, Ryn."
I gave her a small laugh as a response.