"I am so sorry," he said. Mahabang oras ang naging katahimikan at puro iyak lamang ang narinig namin. Medyo nahimasmasan na kami ngayon at tuyo na ang mga luha namin sa aming mga pisngi.
Nakatambay pa rin kami dito sa balcony at umiinom ng beer. The wind is getting colder so we took our pullover sweatshirts. Mine's white, Kyo's in black. Both wearing gray sweatpants and black socks.
Pinag-usapan namin ang tungkol sa mga naranasan namin mula nuong maghiwalay ang landas namin.
I guess our paths crossed for the second time around, Mi Philae.
"Okay lang, wala ka namang kasalanan dun." I said before getting some chips.
"No, Ayii. I am sorry kase wala ako sa tabi mo nuong mga panahong dapat ay nanduon ako." he said. I opened my 4th beer at tinungga ito. Si Kyo ay halos naka anim na bote na.
"Do you have regrets?" I asked and ate some chips.
"I regret leaving my dream." that made me stopped.
"Just be thankful because you finally reached your goals in life," I said.
"In exchange, I lost you. Mi Spacecraft." he said and held my neck to give a soft kiss.
I want more. Pero pinigilan ko ang sarili ko dahil mali ito. Nalalasing ako sa mga halik niya. Pakiramdam ko ay hindi dahil sa alak kaya ako nalalasing. Kundi, sa mga halik niya.
Nang humiwalay siya ay parehas kaming naghahabol ng hininga. I wanted more so I wrapped my hands in his neck, pulling him closer to me and kissed him.
"Easy, lady." he chuckled after the kiss. I rolled my eyes but I felt so embarassed. Pakiramdam ko ay napaka-landi ko na!
Well, totoo naman.
"Whatever!" I crossed my arms infront of him.
Later on, we cleaned up our mess and cleaned ourselves before going into bed. I hugged him from the back and accidentally touch his private part.
"Ano ba!" he screamed and tried to let go. Halos mamatay-matay na ko kakatawa. Halos mahulog na 'nga sa kama, e. Pulang-pula ang mukha ni Kyo at pilit umiling.
Gosh, this alcohol!
"Calm your flower!" he shouted. He seemed so mad but I just can't stop laughing!
He's reaction was so priceless!
"Tawa ka? Masaya ka na n'yan?" He's being sarcastic now!
"Yes!" I keep on laughing.
"Lady, calm your flower!" he shouted, again.
I was about to touch it again when he placed his bean bag there and covered with comforter.
"Isa 'pang hawak mo, sisigaw ako ng rapist!" lalo akong natawa sa sinabi niya.
Tangina, ako pa ang rapist! HAHAHA!
"Ang ganda ko namang rapist, rawr!" I playfully seduced him. Pinagpapalo niya naman ang mga kamay 'kong nakahawak sa kaniyang braso.
"I said, Stop it!" pulang-pula na ang kaniyang mukha.
"Tumatayo si Junjun," I whispered and kissed his left ear. Lalong namula ang kaniyang mukha hanggang sa kaniyang mga tenga.
"Humanda ka, Ayii. This will be a hardcore," he grinned.
"Taraga?" I playfully asked and still, laughing. He smirked at me and didn't speak after that.
Hardcore, eh? I'll be waiting, Kyo. Keri 'yan ng pechay ko. Alagang Tanya, Sefa at El ata 'to!
****
Kinabukasan ay ipinasa ko na ang resignation letter ko. Natuwa 'nga ako dahil akala ko ay mag-aantay pa ako ng ilang linggo pa bago ma-apprubahan ngunit agad nila akong pinakawalan.
Nagsimula akong maglipit ng mga gamit ko sa opisina at inilagay sa box ko.
"We are glad to have you, Architect Grospe kahit sa pansamantalang panahon lamang. We will look forward in your accomplishments, Architect! We wish you all the best. Continue working hard, 'till we meet again Architect Grospe." our team leader and other employees gave me a bouquet of red roses and a silver box.
"Thank you, Ma'am." We shaked hands and I put the silver box and the bouquet at the top of my box. As I go outside the office, Chan helped me to bring my stuffs in my car and they all gave me a warm hug. Humingi na rin sila ng pasensya sa nagawang panghuhusga sa akin.
Tch, plastic. Mga peke. Mga backstabber. Mga taksil. Mga hangal. Charot.
Inilagay namin ni Chan ang mga gamit ko sa likod. She faced me and gave me a hug.
"Inom tayo this friday, ha? You can also invite your friends." she said.
"Osige ba! Saan?"
"I'll DM you the location na lang. Mamimiss ko ang magandang Best Architect Buddy ko."
We said goodbyes and I went directly to Dad's house. I saw them at the garden eating together with Maple. Masaya. Nagtatawanan.
The feeling and the scene that I've never experienced.
Their smile faded when they saw me. I went near them and pretended like I didn't saw anything.
"Hi, Dad, Mom." I kissed them both on their cheeks and greeted Maple. She just gave me a fake smile and looked down.
"You'll be replacing Architect Rivera, my dear." mom said. Maayos naman ang pakikitungo niya sakin pero deep inside, alam 'kong ayaw niya sa akin. Sa amin ni kuya.
"Thank you po. Dad, magbabakasyon po sana ako next week." pagpapaalam ko.
"Okay. I'll transfer money from your account." saad ni Dad.
'Yun lang naman ang pinunta ko rito. I said goodbye and turned around but Dad called me. We went into his office to talk privately.
"Anak, kamusta na kayo ng kuya mo?" Dad asked.
"We're fine, dad."
"Magtratransfer na lang ako ng pera ninyo every month. Kelan ka babalik dito?"
"Actually dad, I have no plans to visit here anymore. This Saturday, kukunin ko na lahat ng gamit ko at ililipat ko sa unit ko. Sa company na lamang tayo magkikita at magkakausap tungkol sa mga kliyente. Last visit ko na ito, dad."
"Pasensya ka na anak dahil andami 'kong pagkukulang sa inyo ng kuya mo."
"Just be happy with Maple and her mom. We're fine with that. I'll go na," I kissed his cheeks and went outside the house. Muli 'kong sinulyapan ang buong bahay namin.
This house was kinda' hell for me.
10 am nang makabalik ako sa unit so I cleaned the entire unit and cooked something. Muli akong naligo at tumambay sa kwarto. I took a picture of the bouquet and the silver box that was given to me earlier.
Thank you for this @gqierro_as and @loomny_cmpny! Thank you for the experience and your kindness inside a couple of months. I'm looking forward to see you soonest! -Architect Grospe.
When I opened the silver box, I saw a smaller black box rectangular in shape, a two large paper bags of Gucci and a large container of Ferrero Chocolates with a large pack of Kisses.
Nang buksan ko ang black box ay namangha ako sa ganda ng set of jewelries. Ito ay kulay silver at napakaganda ng disenyo. Ang kwintas ay ang aking pangalan na mayroong korona sa bandang taas ng gitna ng aking pangalan. Ang singsing naman ay hugis korona na sa loob ay nakaukit din ang aking pangalan at ang mga hikaw ay hugis korona.
Pagbukas ko ng dalawang paper bags ng Gucci ay nasiyahan ako sa magandang disenyo ng dalawang handbag. Simple lamang ito na kulay pastel pink at ang isa naman ay pastel blue.
I took a boomerang of it and posted on IG Story.
Thank you for these! I love it! @gqierro_as and @loomny_cmpny❣️ It's lit!🤘🏻
Pagkatapos ko kumain ng tanghalian, I decided to go to the gym. 2 pm na ng matapos akong magworkout. I took a cold shower before going to the UP Town Center.
Bumili ako ng mga damit at kung ano-ano pa. I also ate yogurt at BLK 513. I am alone and I feel so empty while waiting for my order so I took another boomerang inside the shop. Myself, and also the name of the shop.
I booked our seats and already get our ferri tickets. Pagkauwi ko ng unit ay nagpalit muna ako ng damit at nagsimula ng mag-impake. It was 3pm when I baked some cookies and a simple cake. Nagorder na rin ako ng milktea at fries.
Magkasabay na dumating ang order ko at si Kyo. Halatang kakagaling niya lang ng UP. The buttons of his polo were opened revealing his black shirt inside.
Hinayaan 'kong nakabukas ang pinto ng unit ko at inilapag na sa lamesahan ang mga inorder ko.
"Here," I gave him the ticket.
"Bakit ikaw ang bumili ng ticket?"
"Why not?"
"Dapat ako na lang, lalaki ako."
"So?"
"Dapat gastos ko,"
"Dami 'mong alam, dude. Kumain na lang tayo!"
"I'll take a shower first," he gave me a quick kiss and left my unit.
Inilagay ko na ang maleta ko sa gilid ng kama ko at inayos na ang mga kakainin namin. I made a quick shower also and wear some white v-neck shirt and beige barbara trouser. Inilugay ko ang aking buhok at nagsuot ng pink turban with a big bow.
"So, kelan ang alis natin?" Kyo asked while eating. I took a bite in my cookies first before giving him a glance.
"Sunday morning, first trip 8 am. Sakay tayo ng taxi papuntang Esplanade Seaside Terminal."
Maaga siyang umalis ng unit ko dahil may kailangan pa daw siyang gawin para sa isang major subject niya.
Kinabukasan, nakasama ko si kuya sa umaga sa UP Town Center ngunit pagsapit ng 10 am ay umalis na ako dahil may date pa raw sila ni Sefa.
I am not against them. Pero hindi mawala-wala sa isipan ko na si Sefa ang dahilan kung bakit na-coma ang aking kuya.
I tried to ask kuya what is the reason why they fought months ago. But he just smiled at me.
When I came back in my unit, tumambay lamang ako sa kwarto habang kumakain ng cookies and drink some milk.
chnniel_fy: Girl! BGC na lang tayo not in QC na. Invite your friends if you want to! 9pm sharp, okay?
aesthersett: Call!
Since, wala akong magawa ay natulog na lamang ako at nagising ng 6 pm. Gosh, antagal ng tulog ko. I took a bath first and cooked something. Habang kumakain ay nagchat ako sa aming gc.
aesthersett: oy inoms 9pm sa BGC. NGAYON.
jervinnel: backout!! inaantok ako e, pagod!!!
aesthersett: Hawak ko mga magulang niyo, ulul.
unraezche: I'm scared, tho.
aesthersett: Better be, dude.
tan_tans: oy dami gwaps?
aesthersett: Oo andun lahat ng ex niyo HAHAHAHAHAH
tan_tans: GAGO HAHAHAHAHA
elissa: 'LA AKONG EX, GIRL. #Safe
sefanniahayii: #Safe
jervinnel: #Delikado
aesthersett: Landi mo kase gago
jervinnel: oy gwaps lang!
unraezche: PAKYU KA JERV. PANGET MO PWE!
aesthersett: oy mga panget pumunta kayo ha
jervinnel: may chicks?
aesthersett: mukha 'kang sisiw tangina mo
elissa: HAHAHAHAHA BARS KA DUN PRE
jervinnel: sanay na ko masaktan
unraezche: ULUL
tan_tans: girl @aesthersett invited si chan at ANDRE?
aesthersett: yup.
jervinnel: I LEFT THE GROUP😜
I laughed and turned the data off. Pagkatapos 'kong kumain ay nagsipilyo muna ako at nagpalit na ng damit. I did DM to Kyo first.
aesthersett: oy 9pm ha
kyophilaerius: sunduin kita sa unit mo.
aesthersett: uh-huh
kyophilaerius: huhmster
aesthersett: tawa na ko? K.
I didn't wait for his reply anymore and went in my cabinet to pick some dress to wear. I chose a black fitted dress above the knee. It is a backless dress with thin strips. Infront of the dress has a deep V-neck revealing a little cleavage. I braided my hair in a half and made a heavy make-up. I wear my black pumps and wear my big circle silver earrings together with the silver anklet given by my brother. I took my white handbag and sprayed some perfume.
It was 8:30 pm when I finally done doing my things. Kyo was already here and gave me a bouquet of white roses. He drove to BGC since tinatamad akong magdrive kaya nakisakay na lamang ako.
Nang makarating kami ay agad naming nahagilap ang buong barkada. Kasama ko naman si Chan dahil halos magkasabay lamang kaming dumating sa venue.
Sina Unra at Jerv ay naglalaro ng cards. Si El naman ay may kausap na lalaki habang umiinom. Sefa and Kuya too. While, Andre and Pierra are drinking silently. Tans where nowhere to be found.
Naghahanap na naman siguro ng magdidilig sa pechay niya.
"Guys, this is Channiel Foy. My bestfriend since College," pagpapakilala ko.
Two hours passed by and I am tipsy now. They all went to the dancefloor but Sefa stayed with me in the couch. Kuya and Kyo went to get some hard drinks. Tanya and Aki were nowhere to be found, again. Maybe because of Chan... I don't know.
"Ayii, I am sorry. Bati na tayo please?" Sefa went near me. I can sense that she's drunk base on her face. Her cheeks were red because of the alcohol. Besides, her mouth smells alcohol.
"It's fine. Just don't repeat the same mistake again." I hugged her.
When Kyo and Kuya came, we continued drinking. I excused myself after that to go to the restroom. Nag-retouch lamang ako and also, pee. I sprayed perfume before going out.
Nagulat ako ng makita ko sa labas ng restroom sina El and her guy.
"Girl, she's the chinese guy." panimula niya.
He's taller than me but I guess same lang sila ng height ni Jerv but smaller than Kuya and Kyo. Malalim ang mga mata at singkit.... of course. Mahaba ang pilik mata at matangos ang ilong. Manipis ang labi at mamula-mula ito gaya ng mga pisngi niya. His jaw is so perfect. Para 'bang mamamatay ka sa tulis at perpektong panga niya.
I like his taste of fashion, tho.
He looks so serious and he looked down on me like he's not that interested. Well, same as Kyo. They have both those kind of stupid blank expression, tho.
"Hi! Name's Aesther Rosetta Grospe," pagpapakilala ko.
"Maximus Ivan Ongsee," he gave me a blank expression and we shaked hands.
I excused myself to go back to the couch. I didn't want to meddle their lives. Basta kung saan masaya si El, I'll be here silently supporting them. Kyo and I went in the dancefloor to heat some waves.
We were laughing all along since Kyo didn't know how to dance. I mean, alam niya naman but not that cool. He prefer sports than dance.
Sa aming apat, Tanya were very productive when it comes to sports. She plays Billiards and Basketball but she is a player of Volleyball since elementary. But, she is a player of Billiards during College life. Sefa plays sepak takraw since highschool. She's damn good in hitting that freaking ball.
While, me and El chose Dance. Hiphop Dance and Folkdances. We both not that great at Sports so we choose to Dance since duon naman ang hilig namin. Jerv is a player of Basketball. Kuya is also a dancer but he already quit dancing when he attended Law School. Kyo and Unra, of course they play Archery.
"Makapanghusga ka porke magaling ka sumayaw!" inirapan ako ni Kyo. Natawa naman ako sa pagiging bakla niya.
"Of course, I am great in dancing! I burn the stage, tho." pagmamalaki ko. Patuloy kami sa pagsayaw pero patuloy din ako sa pagtawa.
I stunned when he circled his arms into my waist then pulled me for a kiss. I closed my eyes and kissed him back. I'm drunk for his kisses.
"That's how you stop a lady from being naughty," he smirked.