I'll Get Back To You Mga Nobela at Kwento

Nagtipa agad ako pabalik Me: Whatever you have to say can wait until dinner tonight with our families. Don’t contact me again before then. Bl-in-ock ko na rin si Damien, for good measure.

Wala sa sarili akong napangiti at nag-reply. Andriette yeah sure. see u tomorrow. -------

Pinapapawisan kong ini-unlock ang telepono nang sandaling 'yon. "Oh my ghosh," I murmured as I've read his reply. Jairon I'm on my way back there.

Ngunit natigilan ako nang mapansin ang isang text massage na katatanggap ko lang. From: Unknown I’ll be back. Susundan ulit kita mamaya papunta sa bar. Just to make sure that you’re safe.

I will! ***

Muntik pa niyang mabitawan ang sariling phone nang mabasa kung sino ang nagsend no'n. From: Klarisse Virtucio Message: Hi! This is Klarisse Virtucio. I just got back in the city and I hope to meet you again soon. Perhaps, Saturday? Would that be fine to you? Please message me once you see this message. Nanginginig siyang nagreply sa message doon nang mabilis bago siya lumabas ng coffee shop nang tuluyan.

patanong nitong pagbati sa ‘kin. Mahina akong natawa. “Tawagin niyo na lang po akong Maia. Masyado na pong mahaba kung isasama niyo pa po ang pangalan ko.” She chuckled too. “Well, Maia. Sorry for calling you when I know you’re busy. I just want to ask if kailan ka babalik? I’m really looking forward to meet you again.” Napakamot ako sa ‘king kilay. “Maybe next week po. Babalik po ako next week.”

Kaya nga nagpagawa muna ako bago umalis para naka-ready na siya pagbalik ko, tapos ganito pala ang mangyayari. “We’ve been trying to contact you these past few days to keep you updated, but it seemed like your phone was turned off or unreachable. We completely understand how important this piece is to you, and we deeply regret the delay and the unfortunate circumstances. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We’ll just give you back your money.” Umoo na lang ako at nagpasalamat. Ilang araw na lang birthday na ng anak ko. Bibili na lang siguro ako ng ibang kuwintas na maisusuot.

Hindi siya lumingon dahilan para mas lalong bumigat ang nararamdaman ko. I will wait for you, Lily. Please come back as soon as possible.

May ilang segundo ng katahimikan bago muling nagsalita ang lalaki: > Stranger: “This isn’t over. We’ll be back… and next time, you won’t like how we knock.” Narinig ko ang mabibigat na yabag papalayo mula sa pinto.