Maria Ecostas' POV
The AV Room is filled with AC and yet I'm sweating real hard. I feel thrilled, happy and at the same time nervous. Di ko alam kung bakit pero alam ko na dahil ito sa taong nakahawak ng mic ngayon sa stage giving us lectures and advices sa mga magiging experience namin sa college.
He's so full of knowledge, I can see that.
"You know students, a successful man once told me when I was your age - 'Learning is not just in school, 30% sa school or classroom, 70% sa labas ng school.' It can be at your workplace or at the market."
That's familiar.
From whom did I hear it? Tama, Dad. Dad told me that too.
"I need a volunteer"
Napaupo ako ng maayos sa narinig ko, I am not assuming pero kinakabahan ako. Well, it's impossible naman siguro diba? There are 500 students here. Yuyuko na sana ako to avoid any eye contact until Arel shouted.
"SIR! Siya daw po gusto niya!"
Napatayo ako sa gulat sa sinigaw ni Arel.
"Oy gurl! Ginagawa mo? Want mo magvolunteer?"
I am more shock sa remarks ni Arel only to find out na yung lalaki sa tabi namin pala ang tinuturo niya, NOT ME!
Oh God! Please, kunin mo na po ako. Uupo na sana ako to hide my ashamed face nang magsalita si Sir Draker.
"Ohh! Ms. Lazarus, perfect. Come down here."
No! No! Don't freaking smile.
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RIGOR's P.O.V.
Gumagala kami ng kambal ko ngayon sa mga department buildings nang maisipan naming tumambay sa canteen malapit sa CCJE. On-going ngayon ang orientation ng mga freshmen.
"Tol, tara sit in ka sa orientation namin", Rivo exclaimed.
I know he has this intention of hitting on ladies again. I know my other half so well. Rivo is a womanizer. Tss.
"Ikaw nalang pumunta. I'll just feel bored pag tumambay ako doon, tyaka isa pa ngayon ka lang pupunta kung kailan patapos na ang orientation niyo."
I waved my hand to his face implying na umalis na siya. I watched him habang paakyat siya sa second floor kung nasaan ang AV Room. Nang mawala na siya sa paningin ko ay tumayo na din ako para sana ay pumunta ng library to return the book I borrowed yesterday.
Ah, the library. I smiled as I remember the innocent face of that lady. Maria Ecostas. Naglalakad na ako papuntang library nang may kumalbit sa balikat ko.
A guy. He's almost as tall as me. Probably, 5'8"? Yea, maybe. I am 5'11", so he's probably 5'8".
"Yes?", I asked in a bored manner.
"Do you know where can I find this Audio Visual Room blah blah?"
Oh, maybe he is a freshman.
"It's up there, 2nd floor."
I said pointing at the CCJE Building.
"Oh thank you bro."
I nodded and was about to continue walking when I heard a familiar name whispered by him.
"Haist, Maria Ecostas Lazarus answer your phone."
I don't know but I felt insecure. Who is this guy to that innocent lady.
"Who are you?"
"Wha-what? I'm sorry?"
He seems shocked sa biglaan kong pagtanong.
"I am sorry, my bad manner. I am Rigor Christian Binuesa. You are?"
"Oh, hi Rigor. I am Earl John Dimasuay. Thanks again for your help. I have to go. Bye"
"No problem bro."
Tumuloy na ako sa paglalakad and successfully returned the book.
Uuwi na ako. Bahala na si Rivo, maglakad siya.
I am....going home. I thought I was.
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PS: Lutang pa rin ako pramis. To be cont....
Arigatooooo ❣❣❣