Rhyll? You're up early!
"Ano ba yan? Still so early, maingay ka na Savannah!" The voice of Zai scolding someone woke me up early in the morning. Sakto din naman pagkagising ko gumising na din yung iba.
"You two woke us up," Xia stated still half asleep.
"Sorry, girls," Zai said but she doesn't look sorry at all.
"No girls! Look at Cairhyll! She woke up early! " Savannah shouted to catch our attention.
"Milagro" Avril simply stated. She directly went to the rest room. She did not even turn her head to look at Cairhyll who looks lost by the way. She is staring at the window for a really long time.
I diverted my attention to Cairhyll who seem to not notice that we are all awake and others are already surprised to see her waking up early. She is so hard to wake. You would seem to talk to a sleeping statue if you make an attempt.
"What are you thinking?" I went near her. I waved my hands in front of her because she still did not hear me. She looks like she is still sleeping but only with eyes open.
"Naisip ko lang.....Ilan ba tayo dito sa kwarto girls?" Rhyll asked us.
"One...two.....three....four..five...six...We're six in the room," Xia replied to Cairhyll.
"Huh? Di kaya, may nakalimutan ka," Cairhyll complained.
" Huh? Iya, Xia, Ari, Zai, Sav and you! We're six," She pointed us one by one. Then, Cairhyll also turns her head to the directions where she'll point to.
"Hala! Si Avril!Bakit wala siya? Walang mabait dito," Cairhyll exclaimed somehow disappointed.
"You did not notice?" I asked her.
"She went to the rest room," Ari told her.
"What do you mean there's no mabait? So, you mean we're all maldita here?" Savannah touched her head like she can't believe what Cairhyll just said. Maldita naman talaga siya minsan. She's the most emotional too.
"Joke lang naman. Pero ikaw maldita ka naman talaga! Wag mo nang i-deny! " There goes Cairhyll and her no filter mouth.
"Fine, I'm maldita but still I have heart to care and express my concern to people. In rarest cases, I can be seen kind," Savannah reasoned out.
"Girls! Did you hear that? She admitted that she is maldita! That's new!" Xia exclaimed.
"What's happening?" We all turned our heads to Avril na kakarating lang.
"Ayan! Ang tagal mo naman! There, ilan na tayo?" Cairhyll raised her question again.
"Seven," We all answered.
"Ano ang date bukas?" Cairhyll's face looked like she won in a lottery.
"July 7, 2020," I answered thinking maybe she doesn't know. Other's were already making confused faces, wondering why she suddenly asked those questions after staring at the windows.
"Pang ilan ang month na July sa 12 months?" She asked again. I thought of the answer. I knew its seven. All our answers were seven.
"Seven," Zai and Avril answered together.
"Please say it again," She requested. "Should be everyone!"
"Seven," We all stated.
I saw her phone recording our voices and then she made it her ring tone. I was wondering what's with seven because her face looks so fulfilled. I can't help my curious mind so I asked.
"What's with seven?" I directed my question to Cairhyll.
"That's my favorite number," Cairhyll answered.
"And?" Chrixia inquired.
" It will be my number in volleyball. I would love to hear that from all of you. That is my official favorite number," Cairhyll announced to us.
She really is serious because she is speaking in English. She seems so happy. Cairhyll and her obsession to numbers, our Math lover.
"Natanggap ka?!" Avril shouted. She is also a member of the varsity and she was trying to convince Cairhyll to join. They are both good in playing volleyball.
Cairhyll nodded as a reply to Av's question. We congratulated her and we promised we would watch her first game. But, Savannah changed the topic.
"But, girls wait. Reminder, inform us when you have a boyfriend, okay? We all have exes, right? But, we have no boyfriend in the present?" Savannah interrupted.
"Yeah," I said and the others simply nodded.
"Why is the topic suddenly like this?" Xia asked.
"I have a question. May nanliligaw na ba sa inyo?"She asked.
"None" I was surprised. Ako lang ang sumagot. Others coughed first and diverted their attentions.
"I smell something fishy, girls," I told them of how I suspected their reactions.
" Save it for the next night we would stay in one room," Savannah hushed me before I can ask for more questions. We all nodded. I didn't feel nervous at all. I didn't hide anything. Actually, I am the one who should feel bad for they hide secrets to everyone but I did not.
"New rule. Kung sino ang magkakaboyfriend, dadalhin tayo sa isang five star hotel at doon tayo matutulog for two days," Cairhyll suggested. She thought of that for like three minutes.
"No, should be one week," Xia countered.
"One month," Ari said.
"I have a better proposal," We all diverted our attentions to Zai, waiting for her answer. I trust her choices, she is definitely brilliant in all fields. I'm sure I'd agree to her.
" Trip to another country," She smiled to us.
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The whole week went well after the talk with the girls. Our school days were normal. But, Dad was still cold to me. He still treats me like no one. And my mom? I feel so worried for her. I didn't see her at home. She kept herself busy in the hospital.
"Hello, Mom? Good morning," I really had the urge to call her.
"Good morning too, Darling," Even on the phone, her voice really sounds like she never spared time for rest. I can feel how tired she is.
"Why didn't you rest? Mom, give yourself a break," I tried to convince her but she was so hard to convince.
"I know, you understand me. Please, don't get tired of me," My mom is so hard headed.
"I will go home soon. I promise. I have to go back to work. Take care of yourself," I know she's busy I should have not disturbed her.
"Bye Mom, I love you," Before I can say the words, she already ended the call. But, I understand her. I have to.
It's hard to live in one roof with a man you love. But, your love is unrequited. Thinking that they have me, they should at least, establish a good communication to each other. Kahit, para sakin man lang.
What other people say is that I have an almost perfect life. I have my best friends, I own a luxurious car, I wear branded clothing and I live in a huge mansion. But, no, it's not true. My parents never had time for me. I wouldn't be surprised that one day, I will pay for my own tuition fees, buy my own things and live my life like I have no parents. It hurts but it's the truth.
I opened our chat when I was heading to my car and I saw that the other girls are also online. I checked the time. It's 6: 37 a.m.
Xia: Good morning, Girls!
Av: Good morning :)
Me: My morning's always bad :(
Sav: Good morning! Iya ! You're so kawawa. Cheer up!
Zai: Hala siya...
Xia: Oh, we greeted late pala. You're morning's good sana if we greeted earlier.
Ari: Let's talk about the sleepover this Friday!
Zai: Grabe ka Ari! No Good morning? Too excited?
Ari: Morning
Me: Av's condo?
Av: Why mine? Not mine, please.
Me: How about Sav's?
Av: That's better
Ari: Yeah
Zai: Okay lng din
Sav: I'm fine with it :)
Xia: Sure....
Ari: Everyone should bring food.
When it was 7:00, Cairhyll was already online. She purposely did it for the sake of her number seven.
Rhyll: Yowwwww
Sav: You're like Ari...No good morning..
Zai: Magkabad morning ka sana Cairhyll :)
Rhyll: At least, sabi ko Heyyyyoooowww
Rhyll: Para maiba
Zai: Really? Okay
Rhyll: Really talaga Zai
Av: First game ni Cairhyll sa volley bukas.
Xia: We'll watch!
Rhyll: Matamaan sana kayo ng bola. HAHAHAHA!
Zai: Good luck, Avril! Madapa ka sana, Cairhyll!
Sav: Break a leg! Hahahaha!
Me: Punta ako! Excited akong makitang madapa si Cairhyll, Zai. Watch Ari and Sav.
Av: 8:00 a.m. I'll text you nlng if I know the venue already!
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I'm done with my classes and clinical rotations and I felt so tired. I'm walking in the hallway and I was wondering why I kept on hearing the phrases, "May nag enrol" "May nagtransfer" "Gwapo daw"
It's getting annoying! Even my acquaintances would say that to me after they wave me goodbye!
"Iya! Someone transferred! He's really hot!" This is getting really annoying.
"Oh? Looks like he will be a new star in our school! I have to go na!" I was like half- running already to avoid the calls of some of my friends. I'm so tired.
"Zariyah! May nagtransfer daw and he's handsom!" Not again, please.
" Yeah. I've heard of it! I have to go! I'm so sleepy!" I waved them goodbye and I doubled my walking pace.
"Bye!" Shiela shouted.
I don't understand why they have to say it to me after they greet me. It's actually the subject of the talk of many here in school, especially girls. It's like their slapping unto my face na "hey may gwapo!" I don't freaking care! I'm tired and I need rest. They should not annoy me. I have my period.
"Good evening, Ma'am!" Kuya Nestor's smile was so contagious. It made me smile.
"Good evening din po," I replied to Kuya Nestor. I asked him to park my car properly because I was really so tired. I felt dizzy. I have to rest because I'd still watch Avril and Cairhyll's game tomorrow. I should have energy to cheer for them.
"Manang, pakihatid nalang po yung dinner ko sa taas. Thank you! " Then, I immediately washed myself.
After I ate dinner, I chatted my group mates. I should be responsible because I'm the leader but I can't do it now so I postponed our group meeting. I asked my group if is it okay if I move it to six in the morning. They all agreed, so I rested as early as 7:12 in the evening.
I listened to my play list until I slept. I didn't worry about my phone because I scheduled it so that it can turn off by itself.
I woke up because of my alarm. I checked the time, still 5:46 a.m. I washed myself first and then I ate wheat bread and cereals for breakfast. I finished at 6: 17 a.m. I immediately opened my group's chat and messaged them that we'll start the meeting.
Me: Are we all present na?
Bryle: Yeah
Me: Let's start, then.
Harvi: I'd volunteer to do the power point. But, just give me the details, content and so...
Me: Krisha, you do the introduction.
Bryle: Who'll present the output?
Krisha: I'm fine with the intro.
Me: Bry, you do the ending part.
Harvi: Ayaw kong magpresent.
Bryle: Ikaw nlng kaya, Iya?
Me: Yeah, It's fine.
Krisha: You're used to it naman ehhh...So, no problem!
Krisha: I'll send mine to you later Harvs! I'll start na..
Bryle: I want to finish this as early as possible ..May date pa ako :( Hahahaha!
Me: We can do this guys! I'll send it to you din later Harvs!
Harvi: Good luck to us! :) Bye people!
That's how are meeting ended. We call that meeting. We just finalized who'll do it first. As a leader, I just had to assign tasks to them but, of course I should not forget my responsibility too. I should still contribute and not just depend to them. I'm lucky this time because I got responsible group mates. Most of the time, I end up so stressed if I belong to a untrustworthy group. I have no choice. I have to do all the work alone because I don't want my grades to fall down.
I really felt better because of the early sleep I had last night. I'm sure I can cheer for Avril and Cairhyll. I just wore high waist pants and a simple white shirt with the word "dream" printed in the color gold. I also wore my brown boots and Gucci belt. I brought my Gucci bag with me after I sprayed perfume.
I drove my Bugatti to the venue. When I arrived, there are a lot of people already. It's also getting noisy. I immediately searched for my friends.
"Hey! Zariyah!" Krisha, my group mate is also here.
"Hi! Krish!" I went near her because I can barely hear her voice.
"You're looking for the girls?" I don't how it happened. But, many girls in my school know my friends. I didn't introduce them. It's like they suddenly knew it and started talking about them.
"Yeah" She pointed at a direction and I saw my friends. I thanked her first before I proceeded to them.
"Good luck!" I told Avril and Cairhyll.
"Di ako first five, si Av dapat yung kabahan!" Cairhyll pointed at Av who still looked calm and composed.
"No! Should be you! 'Coz we're praying na madapa ka sana!" Savannah shouted at Cairhyll.
I seated beside Aria who's busy with her phone. She just gave me a smile after I waved hi to her. I tried to peek but she's so alert she could notice me even if her eyes are still on her phone.
"Matamaan sana kayo ng bola!" Cairhyll told us.
"Hoy! Ari, pag may bola na pumunta dito, matatamaan ka talaga! Selpon ka nang selpon!" Cairhyll suddenly disturbed Ari who didn't even do anything to her.
"Girls! Quiet na! I think malapit na magstart!" Xia catched our attention.
"Tawag na tayo ni Coach, Rhyll. Let's go!" Avril held the hand of Cairhyll and pulled her to their team's direction.
"Good luck sa inyo!" We shouted to them.
"I believe more in God bless than good luck, so God bless!" Zai shouted.
Savannah whispered something to Xia that made Xia look to my direction. She then screamed.
"Oh! My gosh! Iya!" Xia and Savannah kept on repeating those words so I turned to my left.
I saw a man approaching. The seat beside me is vacant.
"May I sit here?" He asked.
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