Beep! My phone's alarm keeps on ringing. I pulled it under my pillow and dismissed the alarm quickly not wanting to awake yet but today was the first day of school so I woke up and prepared myself para di ako ma-late. Time flew by and right now nakatayo na ako in front of the school. I looked at my watch para tingan ang oras tsaka napabuntong-hininga ng malalim. Buti nalang, I made it to the place on time. It took me about twenty minutes bago makarating sa school at sakto namang hindi ma-traffic ngayon kaya umabot ako. Di ako late, naglakad na ako palapit sa gate and showed my school ID card to the security and walked towards the entrance.
I was now confused upon seeing Steven sitting at the bench in our school. “Hey, What a pleasant surprise! Anong ginagawa mo dito?” I asked showing my beautiful smile. Steven's face lit up but soon fade away. “Actually, may sinamahan lang ako dito ngayon but he disappeared and left me here. Ewan ko ba saan na nagpunta iyon.”“Why is there so much commotion in there?” I asked out of curiosity.Steven just hummed in response. “I don't know -- it's your school though.” “Hannah, ingat ka ha?" Steven said in a husky voice. Napakunot-noo tuloy ako dahil sa sinabi nya. “And why do you say that? We're at school, wala naman siguro aswang dito noh?" I joked.“Uh! Uh! Don't tell me I didn't remind yah,” he put on an evil smile.Iniwan ko na siya at naglakad na ako papasok ng hallway nang biglang may bumangga sakin, tinakpan ng panyo ang aking mga mata and shoved me on the wall by my shoulders and crashed his lips on mine against my will for what seemed like three seconds. Pilit akong kumawala sa pagkakayapos sakin but the guy had a strong grip on my waist, stopping me to move further. I tried to push him away para makawala at makita mukha niya but I failed horribly. He was so strong, at saka ko lang na realized na 'yong perfume niya ay parang familiar. I knew someone na gumagamit non walang iba kundi si...Jake.Jake--? Napalakas yata ang pagkasambit ko ng pangalan niya kaya he finally loosened his grip, inalis ang piring sa mata ko and he stepped aside with a smirk on his lips, aba at nakuha pang kindatan ako. The nerve ng mokong na ito. I really hate his guts and his attitude. Alam kong gwapo siya but he has overconfidence, also cold and arrogant and other people's emotions never really mattered to him. “Jake Andrew Smithhhhh!" I yelled out his name loudly.“Yes, Honey?” He looked at me with an evil smile on his face. Gustong-gusto ko na siyang haltakin at sapukin with my bare hands and wipe his smirk off his pretty face pero di pwede baka ma-guidance ako ng wala sa oras dahil nasa school campus kami. I felt the sudden urge to kick him, but I had mercy on him and instead, I slapped his cheek, the smack echoed through the hallway gaining everyone's attention at napalingon ang lahat sa gawi namin. He was completely taken off guard.“Don't you dare do that agin, di lahat ng gusto mo makukuha mo.” Sinampal ko siya ulit, satisfied with my actions I walked past him ignoring his glare. “You humiliated me in front of everyone and even slapped me just because I kissed you? Tandaan mo 'to Hannah, I will do everything just to make you mine, no matter what!”I trembled and my legs were shaking. He can't be serious. I walked out at nakita ko si Steven na nakatulala in front of me. His jaw clinched, I guess he saw everything, siguradong nagtataka siya that Jake do that to me dahil ang alam niya magpinsan kami. Steven just looked at me, magkasalubong ang kilay at kita ko ang lungkot sa kanyang mga mata.“It's all your fault Steven, Bakit mo siya sinama dito? I thought we're friends, why didn't you ask me first or atleast called me over the phone?”“I didn't know at all he would do that! I'm sorry Hannah. If I only knew I wouldn't have agreed na samahan sya dito. He begged me sabi nya gusto ka lang niyang makausap kasi umalis ka daw ng di nagsabi sa kanya.””Still its your fault.” I said but my hands are shaking in great annoyance. “I thought you were cousins, so why did he kiss you?” Steven asked and stared at me with those hazel brown eyes.“Why not ask your best friend, Steven? And please if you dont mind, 'wag na kayong babalik.” “Hannah wait - -” Steven chased me and grabbed me by the shoulder. “Don't you get mad at me pleaseee?”I looked at him and removed his hand from my shoulder. ”Di ako galit sayo, pero sa kaibigan mo? I hate him so much.” I hurriedly ran out of school.I didn't come back right away, I stayed in 7/11 in front of the school building where I could see the school parking lot. Only a few cars are parked there. My eyes searched for Steven's but I couldn't find it. What I saw was Jake's Honda Civic. I've been staying on minimart for almost fifteen minutes and I've had my snacks but Jake's car still hasn't left. I shoved the cellphone in my pocket and called Astrid.”Hello, Hannah!” Astrid's voice echoed on the other line.“Where in the world are you and Nathan? Just when I need you the most di ko kayo mahagilap.” I heard some screaming and shouting in the background.“We're here at school, Dito lang kami sa cafe.”Astrid screamed on the other line at halos mabingi ako sa hiyaw nya. “What's with the noise?” I asked.“Hannah-- Guess who? Yong pogi na naghatid sayo...Uhm Steven right? Omg! He's here with someone super handsome.” “Hoy! Astrid pde pakihinaan mo boses mo, sasabog na eardrum ko kasisigaw mo jan eh.”“Ano ka ba Hannah, may tsika ako sayo, san ka ba? Alam mo ba ang latest? Mr. Pogi kissed someone in the hallway daw pero sinapok siya nong girl!”Dinig na dinig ko pa ang hagalpak ng tawa niya at saka bungisngis kahit sa phone lang, may pagka-tsismosa talaga etong bestfriend ko. "Where did you hear that?" Tanong ko sa kanya.Ngayon pa lang iniisip ko na kung paano ko sasabihin sa kanya, kapag nalaman niya na ako iyon, malamang sabunutan nya ako ng wala sa oras at kurutin ng walang humpay.“Omg! Hannah, It's all over campus, alam mo na ang tsismis madaling kumalat. These handsome guys are here in the Cafe right now having a snack the girls are already making a fuss nga eh.” “Okay, Astrid I'll hang up the phone now. I'm just here sa 7/11 tapat ng school, may sasabihin ako sayo, bilisan mo!” I hang up the call and put my phone back to my bag.Kaya pala andon pa sasakyan niya nasa Cafe pa pala sila at mukhang wala pa balak umalis. Napailing na lamang ako at inantay ang pagdating ni Astrid.One day, it was summer time and two families were on the beach, the Smith and Suarez family. Brando and his wife Marie Smith went on vacation with their son named Jake Andrew. They visited their friend who is living on an island, the Suarez who owned one of the famous resorts around the North. While the adults are currently preparing food for lunch, the two children are busy playing on the sand."Hi! I'm Jake and you are--?”Abala ang batang babae picking up seashells on the sand but she replied to him, "My name is Hannah."Tinabihan ni Jake si Hannah at makikipag-shake hands sana dito pero abala ito sa ginagawa nito kaya napakamot nalang sya sa batok saka nagsalita muli. "Nice meeting you--Hannah! Now I have a new friend to play with.”"Ilan taon kana?” Hannah asked as she laughs while playing with sand on her hands."I'm eight""Ah, so mas matanda ka sa akin ng isang taon." Hannah mumbled and look up at the boy staring at her."Okay lang, sabi nga pala ni Daddy friend nya 'yong Dad
"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 niyan
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