Chandler's POV
Pagkatapos ko sa orphanage, maririnig ko si Thaddeus na ganun? He's such a jerk. Ken's my girlfriend, I know I had faults but he must not take advantage. And also, because of that jerk, Aurisse got in danger.
Now, I hope Aurisse is at home.
Umuwi na kasi ako bago pa man sila umuwi para kunin ang libro na paborito naming basahin ni Ken. Nakatingala ako sa shelf na katapat ko, lahat naman favorite namin ah? Pero ano ba 'yung pinaka-nagpaiyak sa kaniya?
That was sky blue. I red everything she recommends except that. I had read every synopsis of the books here and still not yet found out.
Wala sa mga shelves. Umatras ako ng umatras para tignan ang kabuuan ng library.
This library is really huge. It is our library. Yes, we have a house for ourselves, it had served as our dormitory when we were in college. It has got dust but still pretty.
The walls of this library hang frames. Mga ala-ala namin. Pictures.
"Okay, stop reminiscing. Bilisan mo na, Chan." The voice inside me said.
Sa pag-atras ko, may nabangga ang mga paa ko. Napatalon ako sa sakit. Napalakas 'yung tama ng left ankle ko sa kung anuman 'yun.
Nang medyo nahinto na ang sakit, umikot ako at nakita ko ang isang treasure chest. May lock pero hindi naman locked. I opened it and saw piles of books and a note 'neath the lid. 'books that I treasure.'
Is this it?
Tinanggal ko isa-isa ang mga libro at tinignan ang mga sky blue na libro. And finally, nakita ko na rin. Ito talaga 'yun. Should I wrap this as a gift? Or read it to Ken while she's asleep?
Oh, I don't know. One thing I want right now is that she will be awake when I came back. And we'll read together again. Yes, I know now. I'll just wrap this for her and give it when she wake up.
Inayos ko ang mga libro at nagsulat sa note, 'To owner of the books, you're my treasure too. I love you.'
I smiled. Gaano man katagal ako maghintay at magtiis, basta para kay Ken, kakayanin ko ito. I want to prove myself worthy to her.
Isinara ko na ang treasure chest at pumunta sa study corner nitong library at sinimulan balutin ng gift wrapper ang libro.
Suddenly, my phone rang from my pocket. A message from Aurisse.
'We will have an angel, Chan. I'm so glad and excited to tell you.'
'A baby? Wow, congrats to the both of you. Future parents. Was our feud earlier affected your pregnancy? If so, I'm sorry. But I'm happy.' I replied
Just a second, I received a reply. 'Forgiven, but can you please fix this up? Thank you.'
'okay, don't worry about us. I know Ken is glad.'
'Yes, si Ken pa ba? She loves children. So bye for now?. I'm going home.'
'Okay, rest well. Take care!'
After that, I turned off my phone and continue to wrap this gift up.
Ken would love to see this, when she sees this here.
***
Pagkatapos ko magbalot ng regalo, at magsulat ng letter para kay Ken ay nilibot ko ang buong bahay. I've been in the library, in Aurisse and Yejenia's rooms, in Thaddeus's, in the dining, in the kitchen, in my room and my last spot is in Ken's room.
She likes to paint, this wall. We all had painted it together. And also, we treat this wall, the freedom wall, where we hang notes for each other. How I miss the old days.
I touched it and everything flash back in my mind. We were so happy doing this, even if Ken was a bit annoyed. 'Cause she'd wanted to make it a perfect scenery painting but we intervened.
It was a magical moment. I remembered stopping splashing paints then I looked at her. She was so happy, genuine happiness. It's so nice to reminisce her face.
These notes are tanned but still can be read.
I love you, Chan. -Wyatt
I love you, too, Ken. -Chandler.
So sweet! -Jeni.
Days when Jeni, I mean Yejenia, was still soft-hearted to me. Siya talaga 'yung pinaka-kinikilig kapag nagiging sweet kami ni Ken.
I know she didn't want what I became on that day, but I will prove myself to them, especially to Ken. I will make them see that I'm worthy of Ken's love.
I can't wait for that day.
After reminiscing about the memories, I decided to open the door. It was locked but I have the keys, so I opened it and went inside.
Ken's room. Her room was painted with skies on the walls, and buildings on the floor, upper view. And there was the isolated cloud on the middle, you'll feel like you're on a cloud while viewing the world below.
There are notes corner, too. Must be personal, because she doesn't want us to go here. But due to curiosity, I went nearer to it and red a few.
I was so happy! Chan is my boyfriend now.
Beyond happy, I guess?
Ihhh! These butterflies are having war in my stomach!
I will love him and give my all of me.
I don't know what to do if we are not going to get back together. Sorry, Chan. I should not have disturbed him.
'Di ka lang makahinga, tatawagin mo na agad boyfriend mo? Nandyan naman pala si Aurisse 'e. Thanks, Aurisse, you had gone here.
The last note caught me off guard, that must be the time when I was so busy and stress because of studies and I locked up in my room. She was saying something about what was happening to her then I found it annoying and disturbing so I yelled at her on the phone and told her she was disturbing me. I didn't know that she couldn't breathe and was alone next room.
Look, Chan, since then you're such a jerk. And now, you want her to wake up already? She's maybe tired of understanding you, let her rest! Said my conscience.
"I'm so sorry, Ken. I've been a useless boyfriend." I mumbled to myself.
I walked toward her bed and put the letter beneath the bed. All the emotions are coming to me. Then I just burst into tears and fell in her bed.
"I am so sorry, Ken. But I don't want things to change, I will fix myself for you. I await you."
(A/N: The letter will be uploaded next)