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Chapter XVIII
"Congratulations, babe!" Masigla kong bati kay Dwight. Today's his graduation. He even graduated with flying colors and I couldn't be more proud of him. I kissed him on the cheeks and he returned it with a gentle smile.
"Good day po." Bati ko sa mga magulang niya. Tinanguan nila ako. I've never talked casually with his parents. Siguro kasi ganoon talaga sila ka-aloof. Dwight was happy when they paid him a visit. Kakatapos nga lang ng ceremony. Pero, mabilis silang nag-paalam. They told us that theu had something more important thing to do. Hindi nga rin sila pupunta sa party mamaya.
"Babe.” I looked at Dwight and held his hand. "You okay?"
"Yeah," mahinang tugon niya.
"Hey, you should smile. It's your day." I poked his cheeks and cheered him up.
We were now in his house together with his friends. They held a party for him. Na
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Foremost Keeper Chapter XVIX
Nang makalabas ako mula sa building kung saan ako intern ay nakita ko ang kotse ni Dwight kaya agad akong napangiti. He didn't tell me that he'd fetch me. Maaga siguro ang uwi niya. I tugged inside his car. Dwight welcomed me with a smile. "How's your day?" he asked. "Okay lang naman, so far. Though we're busy but that's the nature of our work. What about you?" "Still tiring, babe..." his voice was hoarse. He was busier than before. He worked in the weekdays and then he studied for board in the weekends. I moved closer and gave him a hug. Ngumisi siya. "You really have a way to make me smile, babe." "I will always be here to be your refuge and strength." "Thanks." He smiled. We stopped in a drive thru for a coffee because he wanted to spend this night with me. Bukas kasi ma
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"Are you sure you won't stood me up again?""No, babe. I won't. We're going to spend this day together," he smiled and brought his mouth to my hand. I smiled in return. We were at his condo today, he ordered food for us."Dwight. Sabi ko ayaw ko ng popcorn diba?" iritable kong sabi nang makita iyon sa inorder niyo kani-kanina lamang."Really? Sinabi mo ba dati? Hindi ko matandaan." aniya."I did. Noong nakaraang movie date natin, gano'n din; bumili ka rin ng popcorn. Just the smell of it irritates me,""Then let's have something else.""Pizza na lang. I'm craving for it," sabi ko habang sine-set up 'yung papanoorin ko sa netflix.After watching the movie, Dwight talked about a lot of things. I hoped he'd asked about me, too. But he didn't. Still, I just sat there listening to him.&nb
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Today's weekend and we decided to spend our day with each other. We dined in at his favorite restaurant."Kinakabahan pa rin talaga ako, babe," sabi niya. Kumuha siya ng pagkain para sa akin. I smiled with what he did."Babe, sabi ko nga normal lang naman 'yun. Na kabahan ka. But you shouldn't be pessimist. Papasa ka n'yan, promise." He gave me a gentle smile. It warmed my heart. Uminom ako ng tubig."C.R muna ako, babe." Paalam niya. I smiled admiring his back. My smile was interrupted when the soft music background played. Kumunot ang noo ko at nakita ang phone niya na naiwan sa upuan niya. Kinuha ko iyon saka pinindot ang home button.Napansin ko rin na hindi picture namin ang wallpaper niya. I swallowed hard. Bumungad ang message notification. Chezka. Her name's familiar but I couldn't remembered where I've seen her.Chezka PelobelloText Message
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My heart contorted rigidly when Asher's face flashed my mind. Shit, Jezrel! I shouldn't be thinking about him. Pero, bakit ganito at palagi niyang ino-occupy ang isipan ko?"Let's talk." Asher walked towards me but I passed him by. Ito na nga ang naisip ko kaya ayaw kong pumasok."Ayoko," mariin kong saad. Huminga siya nang malalim."We need to talk, Jezrel." His baritone voice was laced with authority.I faced him properly. "Ano? Ano'ng sasabihin mo?""You didn't reply and you didn't come outside." basag ang kanyang boses."Ano naman? Saka, p'wede ba, Asher 'wag mo akong pag-tripan.""Yeah, just forget about it. I was drunk last night. You know, the alcohol and shits, I told you nonsense things."Sinalubong ko ang tingin niya. Was he just joking, then? Wala lang ang sinabi niya samantalang ako ay halos hi
Foremost Keeper Chapter XXIII
Sunod sunod ang tawag at mensahe na natanggap ko kay Dwight pero lahat iyon ay hindi ko sinagot. I didn't want to hear any explanation from him. My mind's a mess, too. I don't think I'd be able to understand any reason from him. Whatever it is, that doesn't justify that he stood me up again. Pang-ilang beses na ba ito? Paulit-ulit pero parati kong hinahayaan. Ngayon na sinagad niya na ako, hindi madaling ayusin ito. Hinatid ko si Kiana sa airport. It would be hard for me to get through now that she's not here. May sarili rin siyang problema at ayaw ko ng maka-abala pa. "Hey." Chene looked at me with worry. Napansin niyang wala ako sa wisyo. "Yes, may kailangan ka?" "Kanina pa kita tinatawag. Okay ka lang ba? If you have problem, you know you can open up with me." "Thank you, Chene." I smiled. Niyaya niya ako sa malapit na samgyupsal nang matapos ang
Foremost Keeper Chapter XXIV
"How's life there?" I asked Kiana when we finally got another chance to talk through the phone."Mahirap. Syempre, pero sinsubukan ko para sa amin ni Cholo. Mahal ko 'yung anak ko higit sa buhay ko. Ganoon yata talaga kapag may anak ka na. Alam mo sabik nga rin ako makita rin ang magiging anak niyo ni Dwight. For sure, they would grow up as fine as you were." I could imagine Kiana smiling from the other line. "Ikaw, kamusta ka?"Sandali akong napatahimik. "I am okay, Ki."I heard her sigh. "Well, I don't think you are. I'm your bestfriend! Ano ka ba? Judging your voice, feeling ko ang lala ng problema mo! Mas problemado ka pa sa aking may anak na!"I don't know what to say. "Ki..." I bit my lower lip. "Hindi ko alam... Parang okay nam
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Our engagement spread like a wildfire. There were a lot of messages from my batchmates and people who I barely know. Sa social media maging sa texts. Marami pang nagsasabi nagoalskami.Dwight wanted to let the wedding happen as soon as possible but I was the one who told him to postpone it. That we shouldn't rush it. That we should savor our moments together first. But, honestly I couldn't even understand myself. Magulo. Sobrang gulo. I couldn't put them into words. Our parents were totally against it but we told them it's our decision.Binalikan ko ang planner ko. I want to marry at the age of 28. I guess, hindi siya mangyayari. I am going to marry Dwight at 23. And, for some reasons I am having doubts on this. Not him. Pero, ewan. Hindi ko alam. O baka ako lang may problema.
Foremost Keeper Chapter XXVI
Was what I felt with Dwight still okay? I couldn't feel the butterflies in stomach anymore. I don't get nervous, too. It's like drinking a warm coffee. It felt like something was missing him. I excused myself to go to the comfort room. After a couple of minutes re-doing my make-up, lumabas na ako. Gusto ko muna sanang magpahangin bago umuwi. Naglakad lang ako ng naglakad. Tapos na ang pag-aayos sa buong lugar. Tahimik na rin dahil halos lahat ng guests ay umuwi na. Dwight might be probably worried right now so I walked towards where he was but I halted when I saw Asher and Naia's back. They were talking about something. I felt the need to listen but that would be rude of me again. Ayaw ko ng maulit 'yung nangyari noon. Nanigas ang
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