"Hey, I won! Nauna ako sayo." Sumisigaw na siya but Hannah still didn't move sa kinatatayuan nito. Kinabahan na siya so he quickly ran pabalik sa kinaroroonan nito. He was now standing near her at tinapik niya ang kalaro. "Hey, what's wrong with you?" To his surprise, Hannah suddenly moved at kumaripas ng takbo samantalang siya ay naiwan doon, he was still standing there, stunned.
There was nothing he could do, he also ran towards the cottage, he couldn't imagine that he would be tricked by her at natalo siya. When he arrived Hannah was smiling, stucking out her tounge on him.“Hey, you cheated!” In his head, he still can't accept the fact that he was tricked by her.Nakangising sumagot ang kalaro niya at saka bumungisngis. "Didn't you say whoever comes first will win?""But, I should be the winner kung di kita binalikan."Hannah continued on teasing, "Kasalanan ko ba? Did I tell you to go back and check on me? It's just a trick and you fall for it.”Nakabusangot na si Jake alam niyang tama ang sinabi ng kalaro niya.Hannah grinned and approached him. "A deal is a deal, ako ang nanalo kaya may pipingutin ako ngayon ng limang beses.”Jake couldn't do anything but frown and put his ear closer to his friend. Tawang-tawa naman si Hannah habang pinipingot ang kalaro niya.Meanwhile, mula sa di kalayuan, their parents who had been watching their game ay napailing na lamang sa kalokohan nila.A few hours later, after the conversation between the two families were over, napagpasiyahan nilang umuwi na sa kani-kanilang tahanan.The friendship of the two families continued, the Smith's always visits the resort of Suarez family and the two children always play together and became close friends.***Eight years passed by and Hannah is celebrating her 15th birthday. It was held at Suarez's Beach Resort & Resto Bar around 5 o'clock and of course the Smith family is invited. Di pwedeng di kasali si Jake sa party kaya agad niya itong tinawagan at nangako naman si Jake na makakarating siya.During the celebration, Hannah was very happy because her school friends Dave, Nathan, and of course her bestie Astrid also came. Siya namang pagdating nang parents ni Jake, they greeted me at pagkatapos siyang batiin ng mga ito ay umalis na din at dumiretso sa dining kung saan nandoon ang kanyang mga magulang. Ilang oras na sya palinga-linga sa paligid pero ni anino ni Jake ndi nya makita. Inisip na lamang niya na tinakasan na ata siya ng kanyang kaibigan o baka busy ito kaya nalulungkot man, nagpasya siyang iwaksi nalang ang pagkadismaya.Lingid sa kanyang kaalaman, mula sa di kalayuan nakatanaw sa kanya ang isang binatilyo at iyon ay walang iba kundi si Jake. He was staring at Hannah who looks so gorgeous in her pink off- shoulder dress paired with three inches white heels and she has a little make-up on at nakalugay ang mahaba niyang buhok.Jake stayed in the car watching her. Few hours later, the celebration went well and because Hannah was busy entertaining the guests, Jake decided na maghintay nalang sa sasakyan hanggang matapos ang party at saka niya na iaabot ang regalo niya 'pag pauwi na ang mga bisita.The birthday celebration ended and Hannah's guests soon went home. Tapos na ang event pero di niya pa din nakita si Jake. Balak pa naman sana niyang i- introduce ito to her schoolmates but she didn't see him.Naglakad na siya palabas nang party room at saktong papasok naman si Jake kaya they bump into each other. Jake was wearing a white polo-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers and he looks so cute while holding a small gift box with a pink ribbon on it.Nagtatampo man pero napangiti siya sa nakita at sabay tanong, “Bakit ngayon ka lang? Saan ka ba galing?""Uhm, I was just outside, medyo maraming tao kaya nagpahangin lang ako saglit," Jake answered but that's not what he really wanted to say. "Anyway, Happy birthday and here is my gift.” Nahihiyang inabot niya kay Hannah ang kanyang munting regalo.Hannah accepted it but she didn't open it yet. She put the gift on her shoulder bag and invited Jake to the dining table and they ate together. After that, naglakad sila sa dalampasigan. It's seven o'clock at night and the stars are already visible in the sky. Napakaraming bituin maliliit at meron din malalaki, kaygandang pagmasdan ng kalangitan kaya nagpasya silang umupo sa may seawall para pagmasdan iyon."Won't you open my gift for you?" Jake asked.Hannah smiled and took the gift box from her bag. She then carefully removed the pink ribbon tied there and took it out, nagulat siya upon seeing what's inside the box. It was a gold necklace with a bow and arrow pendant."Oh my gosh, I like it-- Thanks!" Hannah was very happy at gustong-gusto niya talaga iyon especially it was the first gift that she opened from all the gifts she received at the party."I'm glad you liked it.”"Thanks again," she smiled and gave Jake a hug."You're welcome.” Right at that moment Jake was very happy but what confuses him is that he felt something strange. Habang yakap niya si Hannah his heart beats faster than usual, feeling confused he tried to ignore it.Time passed without them realizing it was past eight already. They quickly got up and walked back to the venue, when they arrived, both their parents were having a conversation while eating and they look so happy, nagkatinginan pa ang mga ito nang makitang sabay silang papasok.Si Hannah and Jake ay walang kaalam-alam that their parents are talking about their future. As soon as they walked towards them, they became silent. They joined their parents on the dining table and after dinner, the Smith family left and return to Manila.***Pagkalipas ng dalawang taon, nawalan ng komunikasyon ang dalawang pamilya dahil lumipat ang mga Smith sa Amerika. Umalis sila ng Pilipinas para asikasuhin ang kanilang negosyo doon at simula noon ay wala na silang naging komunikasyon sa isa't isa. Hanggang isang araw, nabalitaan ng pamilya Suarez na na-involve sa car accident ang mga Smith sa Amerika habang pauwi ang mga ito mula sa isang business meeting. Jake's parents were both safe and okay but Jake was not. He temporarily lost his memory at walang maalala sa kanyang nakaraan dahil sa aksidente.Noong una ay hindi makapaniwala si Hannah sa nabalitaan ngunit sa huli, ang tanging nagawa niya lamang ay ipagdasal ang paggaling ni Jake. Umaasa siyang gagaling ito, pero sa puso niya alam niyang iba na ang mangyayari. Will Jake still remember her?Today was our last quarter for being a fourth-year student, and this year there is a sports festival that will be held on the campus. I am playing as the volleyball spiker of our team and kasama ko ang aking best friend na si Astrid Montenegro. Maaga ako gumising to get ready for school because later in the afternoon meron kami practice sa volleyball. Five thirty na in the morning to be exact when the alarm clock rang and i got up and turned it off.I then went to the bathroom to take a shower. A few minutes later, i was done and walked through the cabinet and took from the closet the new set of uniforms that Coach made for us, it was color pink and had a logo of their school. The big number 01 is written on the jersey. While dressing, I smiled seeing my reflection in the mirror. Wow! The clothes fit perfectly on me, because of my fair complexion, and the color pink suits me well.Sinusuklay ko na ang making mahabang buhok at ang haba na abot na hanggang bewang. Ayoko naman ipagupit,
After class, I went to the Principal's office with Astrid, waiting for my dad."Speaking of Aaron. What the heck was that in class?” Astrid mentioned again.I sighed, "I don't know what the heck that was. I have never done anything to him.”Napamulagat nalang si Astrid at napatingin sakin. "Oh my gosh, what if he's been in love with you this entire time, at tumitiyempo lang lang sya para ligawan ka?”Napahagikgik ako sa sinabi nya. "No way! naku takot yon kay Daddy,” I said sarcastically while grabbing my bottled water.Astrid pursed her lips. "Ano pa nga ba? Lahat kaya takot sa Dad mo, pero what if I'm right about this, ililibre mo ako sa Starbucks?”Muntik na ako mabilakuan sa sinabi niya. "Gage, the Starbucks you are saying is outside the town. Ang layo non huh, almost half an hour before getting there. Kaloka ka talaga.”Astrid clapped her hands and then replied, "Magaling! Nagpapalusot ka na naman. There's really a reason you chose me as a best friend, Hmm?”Quickly, I answered l
The next day, I dragged myself to the bathroom and quickly got ready. I wear no make up to school today, taking my favorite cap, I wore a black t-shirt with my black adidas sweatpants.After getting dressed, I took my bag and got on Dad's car waiting outside. While on the way to school I fall asleep until my father woke me up. "Nak, dito na tayo!" He announced and I opened my eyes and got out of the car.Walking towards the school building I saw a luxury car stop in front of it. I walked in and made my way heading to my classroom when someone held my wrist and I turned to see Aaron again. My eyes widened as I didn't expect him to hold my wrist. I raised my eyebrows and glared at him waiting to say something."Where's your bestfriend Astrid?" Is she okay? He asked in a low tone and I took my wrist away from his grip."Haven't seen her yet.""Let's talk at the cafeteria for a moment." He demanded and walked away, I turned and found myself following one of the most popular guys at school
Today is Saturday, no class, no assignments, nothing to do but to enjoy the weekend and have fun. My bestfriend Astrid and I went on a beach getaway in another town a kilometer and a half away from our place and rented a room good for two days.I woke up early, five in the morning to be exact and before the sun starts to shine behind the cottony clouds I was already on the seashore. I watch the waves breaking, I went farther out, look down on the clear water and touch the beautiful starfishes with different colors and shapes. I know as of now, my bestfriend Astrid is still sleeping as I left her in the room. I walked few steps on the water, choose a place where the sand has been smoothened by the waves and where there no rocks. I picked up a flat greyish peebles just like the size of a coin, held it firmly and feel it smoothes. Gathering all my strength I pitched and counted one up to five and the peeble skipped five times on the water. I was about to pick up another peeble when sudd
Meanwhile, I continued eating my food but then again yong phone ko na ilang minuto palang nakapatong sa mesa ay di tumigil sa pagba-vibrate. Wala na akong nagawa kundi sagutin ang tawag at sa pag-aakalang si Aaron ulit iyon, nagkamali ako. It was Nathan. “Where are you?” bungad nito at sa lakas ng boses nya ay bahagyang nailayo ko ang phone away from my ear.“Outside the town.” Mahinang sagot ko, paano ba naman andito kami para magrelax pero andaming istorbo.“You're lying!”“No, I'm not. Remember yesterday sinabi ko sayo we're having a girls day out?” I explained and sighed big time.“With Astrid? Can I come?” “No-you can't.” “Why can't I?”“We're busy, talk to you later.” Binaba ko na ang tawag at binalingan si Astrid. “He's asking if he can come here!”“Only that?”“Yeah only that! Do you want to go swimming now?” I asked para maiba na ang topic baka saan pa umabot ang usapan namin. Nagpalinga-linga sya sa paligid at saka muling tumingin sa akin and shook her head. “Mamaya nala
The next day, early morning Hannah's phone keeps on ringing. She pulled it under her pillow and answered it quickly, inaantok pa siya pero tiningnan muna niya kung sino ang tumatawag. Nagtaka siya at unregisterd number iyon, kaya kahit inaantok ay sinagot niya ang tawag nang nakapikit. “Hello, who's this?” mahinahong sagot niya. Napatulala siya at tila binuhusan ng malamig na tubig sa kanyang narinig. Tawag iyon galing sa hospital na naaksidente daw ang daddy niya at dead on arrival. Sa sobrang gulat, nabitawan pa niya ang cellphone at bumagsak iyon sa sahig dahilan para magising ang naalimpungatan na si Astrid. “Ano iyon?” tanong nito saka napatingin sa kanya. Agad napabangon si Astrid sa higaan at lumapit sa kanya nang makita siyang umiiyak. Humagulgol na siya at parang pakiramdam niya pinagbagsakan siya ng langit at lupa sa mga oras na iyon. Totoo ba ang lahat o prank lang, kahapon lang kausap pa niya daddy niya paanong nagyaring naaksidente ito? “What' s wrong?” takang tanong n
As we walked inside the classroom slowly, the sound of chartering was the first thing I noticed, a certain area of the class was filled with students laughing and discussing. As I proceeded to sit down at di pa man nga lang nakalapat ang puwet ko sa upuan, eh 'yong mukhang ayaw kong makita ang bumulaga sakin. I saw Aaron, of all people why him? He was there sitting down like a king and the rest of the students were sitting beside him.My heart gave a loud thud and I suckled in a breath sharply. He suddenly looked up from the crowd of students surrounding him, his eyes widened a fraction in surprise, pero naglaho din agad iyon and replaced with a smirk that I knew all too well. He always had that trademark smirk on his face at iyon ay hindi magandang senyales, because I know he will do something bad.“Are you gonna sit down or what--!” A woman's voice echoed. It was our professor who was in front of me who spoke, giving me a curious stare. When did she even arrive? I broke the eye cont
When I arrived at school, I found my best friend Astrid, already on the classroom and just as I was about to sit in the vacant chair next to her, our professor came in. A few hours passed and we were busy sa mga sumunod pang subject, so our only communication was through eye contact at senyasan nalang.Salamat naman at uwian na, kaya after class Astrid and I walked out of the classroom, naglakad na kami palabas ng campus, malapit na kami sa gate when suddenly someone blocked our path, si Nathan iyon at abot-tenga ang ngiti.“Hoy, Nathan Cortez! Ano ang nakain mo at ang saya mo yata ngayon?” usisa ni Astrid at nakataas pa ang dalawang kilay. Natawa na lang ako at nauna na maglakad palabas ng gate habang nakasunod sa akin ang dalawa.“Bakit, bawal ba maging masaya?” aniya ni Nathan sabay pinandilatan si Astrid. Tanging ngiti na lang ang nagawa ko sa pag-uusap nila. Aba eh daig pa kasi nila ang mag-jowa kung magbangayan. Pero in fairness, bagay naman sila kung sakali. Maganda, matangkad a