I can't! For Pete's sake it's been 8 whole years since we last saw each other until now. Bigla na lang kami nagkita at yeah, we talked kanina pero the worst part is we fought. Now I have to say sorry? I can't!
May klase sya ng 2:15 sa Art Department and it ends at 3:30. May klase ka din ng 4:00 sa Art Dept dba? So you don't have any excuses Missy! Alam ko pag di ka pumunta. You better go!
But--
No buts Jara. This is just once.. once!
Napa-yuko ako nun. Yes! This is just once. No other time but today. Only today! I can do this.
3:35pm. Art Department, room 302.
Gulp! Here I am, standing infront of room 302. Photo class? I never knew Zen was interested in picture takings or whatever they call it. Matagal-tagal rin akong nakatayo dun. Ewan pero di ko magalaw ang feet ko and slowly now, goosebumps are coming out.
AIYO! I CAN DO THIS!
I started walking papunta sa door. Kakatok na sana ako pero...
D, aminin na natin sa kanila.
Aminin? D? Alam ko boses yun ni Zen pero sino kausap nya? Tama! Merong open glass sa kabilang side. Unti-unti akong lumakad papunta dun. And to my fright, si Diane Dela Cruz pala ang kausap nya.
Hindi ka ba napapagod maglihim? Kahit nga kay Karl di ko sinabi ehh.
Di naman kita pinagbawalan na sabihin kay Karl ah? You know we can't tell others. If ever my parents will know about this ish, dadalhin nila ako sa States. I don't want it there Zen! And one more thing, reputasyon ko ang nakasalalay dito! I wasted alot of my time to gain these awards and trust and I don't wanna lose it because of one relationship.
Relationship? So it means sila nga. That was a shocker! I never had an idea about that. Wala nga sigurong may alam.
Now, if nahihirapan ka na. Let's end this!
NO! I'm sorry, it's just na nagseselos ako when boys are around you. Nagseselos ako Diane!
Do you think you're the only one who is suffering? Of course not. Zen, please understand me too. SBO member ako and it's my job-
Napatigil si Diane sa pagsasalita dahil niyakap sya ng mahigpit ni Zen. Hindi ko alam kung umiiyak ba silang dalawa or whatever. Basta nararamdaman kong mahal na mahal ni Zen si Diane and vice-versa of course.
I won't let you go Diane... I won't.
4:15pm. Art department, room 305.
I won't let you go Diane... I won't.
Those words kept playing back and forth sa utak ko and I dont know why. I'm here in my Art class, Portrait painting it is. Di ko rin nabalik ang panyo ni Zen dahil sa nagbell na agad before pa man sila lumabas and I really can't be late sa Portrait painting class ko. My teacher is strict.
Ms. Dee! What is the definition of portrait?
Told yah she's strict. Napaka talas pa ng boses.
A portrait is a painting, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person or object. Portraits are often simple head shots or mug shots and are not usually overly elaborate. The intent is to show the basic appearance of the person or object, and occasionally some artistic insight into his or her personality of a person. Napa hinga ako ng malalim. Any other question Ma'am?
None, you may take your sit. As I was saying, you are going to paint a portrait of somebody special in your life. It could be your father or whoever. I want the portrait before the Holiday Break. Tumalikod na sya nun at nag simulang umingay ang klase. NO PORTRAIT PAINTING NO FINAL GRADE! COMPRIS?
Oui Madame!
Yun na lang ang nasabi namin. Our Art teacher is also our French teacher that's why. After nung Art class ko dumeretsyo ako sa Student Body Org room para magcheck ng informations or whatever. Pagpasok ko, nagulat ako at nandun silang lahat.
Oh? Wala naman tayong meeting ah. Any problem?
Jara, the Principal have some words for you. Nandun narin si Diane, hinintay ka.
The principal? Pati rin si Diane? Bakit kaya? Kumatok muna ako at may nagbukas naman. Pagtingin ko sa loob nagulat ako at nandun si Zen pati si Karl.
Good Afternoon Ma'am.
Yes Ms. Dee. Have a sit. You maybe wondering why I called you guys, also you two. Tinuro nya si Karl at Zen. It is because I want you guys to assist and plan for the Holiday dance which is 2months from now. I know it sounds early but it is better to start now than later. So, are you all okay with it?
Nagnod naman kami lahat. I'm used to work with Diane naman so it'll be easy. Nagsmile naman si Diane sa akin pero biglang napatawa ng mahina ang Principal namin.
No dear, you will be working with Zen. And you Diane, with Karl.
WHAT?!
We're gonna work together?
