Rhyll, we're just always here.
When I said na she would not cry in front of us anymore, I was so wrong. I really never thought I would see Cairhyll this weak. It's like I'm rotten in place para akong nanghina bigla. Ito ang kauna unahang pagkakataong nakita ko siyang umiyak sa harap namin.
The cheerful, alive, noisy and funny Cairhyll is gone. I can't see her in front of us. I feel torn seeing my friend like this. Buti na nga lang at di ako natulad kay Xia, Av and Sav na sinasabayan yung pag-iyak ni Cairhyll. Pero yung mas masakit pa, kitang kita na umiiyak na si Cairhyll, she's still trying her best to make jokes for us to laugh.
"Akala ko ba dapat pinapatahan yung umiiyak? Sinasabayan niyo pa yata ako," Then, she laughed. It's so clear na fake yung laugh niya.
"No, let all the shits out. Just cry. It's free," Sav tried to crack a joke even if I know na she meant what she first said.
"Haha. Puwede tumawa?" Cairhyll asked.
"Tumatawa ka nga-," Zai can't continue what she was supposed to say. Xia's covering her mouth.
"Sure. Libre din," Xia answered.
"Iya magjoke ka nga! Ganyan ba talaga magjoke ang mga model? Tawang tawa na kasi ako," Cairhyll sarcastically said.
"I won't," I told her. It's hard to make people laugh. If you can, I consider that a talent. That's why I give my salute to comedians.
Then, she tears started falling down.
"Grabeh ka!" She's making that an excuse. Kahit obvious na, ayaw niya parin talagang aminin. She's trying to cover her pain with lame excuses.
"Zai, ikaw magluto ngayon. Please...," Ari suddenly said. Zai immediately stood up.
"Yeah, it's almost 8:00!" Sav shouted. Di ko rin namalayan. It feels like kakarating ko lang and then we're listening to Rhyll. We forgot to cook na pala.
"Samahan mo ako. Wala yatang meat sa ref," Zai told Ari. She followed her.
"Bili muna kami. Mabilis lang to," Zai told us.
"Tutulugan nalang kita. 8:00 na pala," I heard Ari talk to Zai.
"Dapat seven niyo ako pinakain!" Cairhyll suddenly exclaimed. An idea popped into my mind. Tutal chefs naman ang magluluto ngayon, magagawa nila to for sure.
"Sabihan niyo sila, I need alcohol because I'm stupid," Cairhyll told us to chat the Ferguson cousins.
"For hands?" Sav teased Cairhyll.
"Gaga," Cairhyll replied glaring at Sav.
"Di na kakatawa," Cairhyll added.
Me: Alcohol daw girls.....Rhyll's request.
Ari: Ilan? Inom din kayo?
Me: Yeah, sabayan nalang niyo nalang. Friday naman ehh.
Ari: Okay, kami na bahala.
Me: Associate to seven whatever you'd cook. Basta include seven something. Shape it to number seven or what....
Ari: Okay..
Me: Thanks :)
I didn't tell pa muna about sa photo shoot ng magazine in Coron. Tita A said we will stay there daw but the photo shoot won't end there. I'm excited but the thought of Daron as my partner during the whole magazine shoot makes me nervous. Tita even told me that we would go to other countries, too. That means, I'd travel with him.
I prepared the utensils and the plates. We decided to make it extra special so we also asked Zai and Ari to buy white roses since they are Cairhyll's favorite. We folded the table napkins into a goblet fan and inserted it into the wine glass. The table looks like one in a fine dining.
Zai: We're coming na...
Me: It's safe nasa kwarto pa si Cairhyll. She's with Sav and Xia.
Zai: Tapos na kayo ni Avril diyan sa dining?
Me: Yup
Zai: Nakabili kami ng chocolate cake. We asked na palagyan ng seven roses forming a number seven. May free cupcakes din. We added nalang para maging seven.
Me: Haha. Okay buti pumayag.
"It looks like a birthday party. Haha!" Xia commented when she saw a gold balloon in the shape number seven. We're really trying to minimize our voices so that it would really turn out as a surprise. I hope it turns out fine.
"Kindly call them na. Thanks," Avril told Xia. Xia excitedly walked and then she jumps. She's like a walking and jumping idiot. At least, that's inside my mind lang. I'm so bad.
"Xia, huwag masyadong halata," Zai warned Xia.
"Sorry. Aayos na," Xia replied while making a peace sign.
"Girls! Let's eat na! I'm so gutom!" I heard Xia shouting. Sana mapapayag niya yung dalawa na pumunta na agad dito.
"So, just act normal. Let Cairhyll notice it lang," Zai reminded us.
Xia is running towards her chair and then I saw Sav and a sleepy Cairhyll. But, she immediately stood up straight when she saw what we prepared. Napakurap pa siya parang di makapaniwala.
"Walang iiyak," Zai suddenly said, breaking the moment of Cairhyll.
"Epal mo talaga, Zai!" Cairhyll went to Zai and playfully pulled her hair.
" Iiyak na sana ako ehhh," She's complaining pa talaga.
"Second time na sana akong iiyak sa harap niyo!"
"Nakakainis kayo! Bakit ba ang sweet niyo?"She's almost shouting na. I'm happy our plan turned out as a success.
"Mag thank you ka nalang," Zai told Rhyll.
"Oo na. Thank you," Then, we all went to her for a hug.
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I am surprised na Mom texted me to get a gown this morning. She said that is her gown for an event of a close friend. She also asked me to buy a gift for a man since she'll bring me with her.
Mom: Iyah, darling. Please don't forget the favor I asked you. Then, let the tailor take your measurements. I'll bring you with me this Sunday night.
Me: Sure, Mom. What gift?
Mom: You decide. That's your gift to him. I bought mine already. You're on the same age.His name is Axel.
Me: Okay, Mom.
Mom: I asked the tailor to make a dress for you. Sinabay ko sa akin. It's not your exact measurement so adjustments lang ang kailangan.
Me: Thanks Mom :)
It's hard to decide on what to give to a man. Maybe I could choose when I see one. I'm not even sure about that. It's just that I don't know the person that's why its even harder.
Me: Girls! Who has an errand in the mall?
Sav: I have none! Haha. You have?
Me: Yup.
"Kuya Nestor, available po yung van?" I asked Kuya because my Bugatti is not available right now. Pinapalinisan pa siya. It usually takes long pag mga Saturdays since di ko naman siya ginagamit.
"Hala, Ma'am. Pinalinis ko na din po. Kasama yung ibang sasakyan," Kuya Nestor told me.
"Anong natira?" I asked. Anong sasakyan ko? Huhu. Minsan lang humingi si Mom ng favor. Maybe, I should try commuting then. Baka maligaw pa ko.
"Yung sasakyan lang ni Sir, Ma'am," Kuya Nestor answered.
"Ahhhmm.. Thank you nalang po, Kuya!" I smiled at Kuya Nestor before going back inside the house. I have no choice, then. It's impossible na pagbigyan ako ni Daddy na hiramin ang sasakyan niya.
"Welcome po, Ma'am!" Kuya Nestor smiled back at me, too.
"Good morning, Ma'am Iyah," Nakasalubong ko si Manang sa double doors. I smiled at her.
"Good morning din, Manang!" I told her.
"Mukhang mapapa commute po ang alaga niyo ngayon, " I started sharing it to Manang instead of telling it to my Mom. I know she'll not be worried anyways. She believes I can learn all things even when just told once.
"Walang sasakyan, Ma'am?" I shook my head as a response to her.
"Yung mga kaibigan niyo po, Ma'am?" Manang looks so concerned now. It's actually my first time. Sa aming girls, only Cairhyll knows how to commute. Avril tried once nga lang, di na naulit.
"Busy siguro, Manang. Ayaw kong mang isturbo," I smiled so that Manang would stop worrying about me. I'm actually nervous but I know I can do it. If other people can do it everyday, I can, too. I'd love to motivate myself. Go self! Haha.
"Samahan nalang kita, Ma'am," The offer is tempting pero maaawa lang ako kay Manang or sa katulong na ipapadala niya.
"Ipapasama ko nalang sayo si Roel, Ma'am," I thought na pag driver or guard ang ipapasama ni Manang sa akin, its fine lang naman. But, I decided to take this one as a challenge. You won't learn if you won't try.
"Okay lang po talaga ako, Manang. I want to try," Manang smiled at what I just said.
"Sige. Basta mag ingat ka nalang talaga! Naku, mahirap na!" At least pumayag na si Manang. I'm happy I would finally commute! Pero, kinakabahan talaga ako. That's true.
I just wore a maroon fitted crop top and paired it with a maroon pants with the same shade. I wore heels with transparent strings. I also wore a maroon fitted jacket having the same texture of the cloth. I chose to wear pants since Manang adviced me to.
"May barya ka ba diyan? Eto importante ang barya pagsasakay ka ng jeep," Manang reminded me.
I thought it would just be easy since puwedeng taxi. She said meron naman daw taxi na dumadaan dito pero madalas jeep lang. I have no choice.
"Sasamahan na kitang mag- abang ng jeep," Manang suggested and I immediately agreed. I'm scared na baka di huminto yung jeep pag ako ang pumara.
We stood in the waiting shed just near the mansion. After a few minutes, may jeep na akong nakikita. I waved Manang goodbye and I thanked her. She's still reminding me of the things I should not forget.
"Excuse me," I was surprised na everyone in the jeep looked so shocked seeing me with them. I just smiled. I also noticed that others were already holding their phones and then they took photos of me. I just didn't stop them.
The wind is so strong and maluwang naman yung jeep na nasakyan ko so I was really thankful.
I paid to the driver and I said thank you to him.
"Ma'am wala po akong sukli nito, Ma'am. Wala po bang mas mababang halaga diyan?" The driver asked me.
"Manong, huwag na po. Keep the change nalang po," I answered the driver. I didn't use the coins Manang gave me since nahihiya akong magtanong kung ilan ang bayad. I just gave the driver one thousand pesos nalang.
"Salamat po, Ma'am!" Manong driver looked so happy about me telling him to keep the change.
"Salamat din po, Manong!" I honestly enjoyed the ride. I would want to let my friends experience this but I hope di pa din siya maging masikip.
I went out and entered the mall. I saw a shop of ballpens. I thought of buying a parker foutain pen and just engrave it with Axel. So, I did. I usually do this to all of my ballpens. I paid 3, 499.00 pesos to the cashier and she even asked if is it okay to take a picture with her. I immediately said yes.
I noticed the stares of the people and also the cameras and phones na nakatutok in my direction. I just shrugged it off.
This morning, I asked my friend if she could engrave a Rolex watch with Axel. Then she said, yes! I love my connections. She said we would meet up in Starbucks. I just ordered a Frappuccino.
I repeatedly thanked her because she got it so fast. After I paid, dumiretso na ako sa gown ni Mom. I'm finally done with the gift!
"Eto na po, Ma'am! Thank you po!" The tailor handed me a very big brown box. Its heavy, too.
"Sukat po tayo sa loob, Ma'am!" I immediately followed her. I guess she also noticed the stares and the cameras outside. I'm getting nervous about this.
After a few minutes, natapos din siya. She asked me to wear the gown. It's really so nice kaya nga lang kailangan ng adjustments sa shoulder part. It's fine sabi niya, madali lang niya matatapos.
She told me to go somewhere else muna but I insisted to just stay there in the couch.
After three hours maybe natapos din yung ginawa niya. She asked me to wear it again. It hugged my body and it highlighted my curves. Well, I guess I can go home na.
When I looked at outside, may mga taong nag aabang sa akin. I smiled at them but I was confused kung bakit nila ako hinihintay. Others asked for a picture so I did. It's actually tiring.
The guards went to our side and then they tried to give me a way so that I can go away from the crowd but it was so hard to pass by. Then, I heard na mas lumakas pa yung sigawan at tilian.
Someone intertwined my hand with his.
"Waaaaaaahhhhh! My ghhhhhhaaaaddd! Daron!"
"Zaron na talaga ako!!!"
"Zariyah! Daron! Idol ko na kayo!
"Waaaaaahhhhh! Ang sweet!"
Daron guided me and he cleared my way. He excused us but he never let go of my hands. Nung nahirapan na talaga kaming makalusot, he placed his hand on my back to support me. I froze for a moment. He leaned and whispered on my ear.
"You forgot?" I made a confused face which made him chuckle.
"The summer collection's already released," He whispered again. Nakakabingi na yung mga sigawan ng mga tao.
"Let's go," He chuckled at the reaction of the people.
I totally forgot about that! How could I?
"Zaron! Waaaaaahhhh! Matching colors pa yung suot!!!" the crowd went really noisy. I think I brought trouble inside the mall.
I glanced at what Daron's wearing and he's wearing a shirt also in the color maroon. What the hell? They probably thought we planned to wear clothes in the same color.
"Excuse me," Daron repeatedly said.
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A/N: Nakalimutan pala ni Iyah! Haha. Early update for today :)
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