Inihatid ng barkada si Devon sa airport. "Wala na akong kasama dito," sabi ni Fretzie. "Mami-miss kita Fretz," sabi ni Devon. At nagyakap ang mag-bestfriends. "Thank you Ky, ikaw ang cupid namin ni James. Thank you sa lahat ha," sabi ni Devon kay Kyra. "No Devon. It was fate. Kaya kayo nagbangga. I will really miss you Devon. Keep in touch okay," sabi ni Kyra. At nagyakap sila. "We will miss you too Devon. You're like a little sis to us," sabi ni Quen. "Yeah. And here's a farewell present," sabi ni Ivan. Ibinigay nya kay Devon ang isang Cookie Monster na stuff toy. "Thanks guys," sabi ni Devon at niyakap ang dalawa. "Devvie, we'll miss you. Sleepovers and shopping will be different without you," sabi ni Kazel. "Yeah. Promise you'll keep in touch okay?" sabi ni Lauren. "Promise," sabi ni Devon. At narinig nyang tinawag ang flight nya. "I need to go now," sabi nya habang lumuluha. Lumapit sa kanya si James at niyakap sya. "I wouldn't be able to be in contact with you for the next two years for my training. But I will keep my promise. Wait for me okay," sabi ni James. "I will wait for you," sabi ni Devon. And they kissed for one last time. Devon entered the gates, and now, she's gone.
Pagsakay ni Devon sa eroplano, di pa rin tumitigil ang luha nya. "I will miss my friends,the place, the clean air. I will miss everything about Australia. But I will miss you James, the most," isip ni Devon habang nakasulyap sa bintana ng airport. Di nya mapigilan ang mga luha. "I will miss you Devon. I will train hard for you. Wait foor me," isip ni James habang pinapanood nya ang eroplano ni Devon na nagte-take off.
After ng two years......
Successful pa rin si Devon. May ongoing syang teleserye ngayon with Sam. May pagbibidahan din silang dalawa na pelikula. At kaka-platinum lang ng kanyang fourth album. Ang dami nyang endorsements at sya ang cover ng mga magazines. Pero alam nyang may kulang. "Hoy! Nakatulala ka na naman dyan!" sabi ni bestfriend nyang si AJ nang pumasok ito sa dressing room nya. "Hindi ah. Kung ano-ano na lang ang pinapansin mo," sabi naman ni Devon sa kanya. "Ah sus!" na lang ang nasabi ni AJ. "Nag-aaway na naman kayo noh!?" sabi ng isa pa nyang kaibigan na si Aiya. "Di po away, asaran lang," sabi ni AJ. Naputol ang usapan ng may biglang kumatok sa pinto. "Hey," sabi ni Sam. May dala syang bouquet ng red roses. "Uhm, ibibigay ko lang sana ito," sabi ni Sam at inabot nya ang roses kay Devon. "Thanks Sam," ang nasabi ni Devon. "Sige alis na rin ako," sabi ni Sam. "Bye Sam," sabi nina AJ at Aiya. "Bye Sam, and thanks," sabi ni Devon. Ngumiti lang si Sam at lumabas na rin. "Haaaayyy... ang haba ng hair mo gurl! Gwapo kaya ni Sam. Kung sa akin lang nya sana ibinigay ang rose, ibibigay ko sa kanya ang aking matamis na oo," sabi ni AJ. "Asa ka pa AJ. Kay Devon lang ang pagtingin nun noh!" sabi ni Aiya. "Che! Sinisira mo ang aking moment," sabi ni AJ. Matagal na rin nanliligaw si Sam kay Devon. Mahigit isang taon na rin. Maga-apat na taon na rin naman kasi silang magka-loveteam kaya siguro di na rin naiwasan ni Sam ang mahulog kay Devon. Pero may nagma-mayari na ng puso ni Devon. Ayaw nyang paasahin si Sam kaya sinabi nya ang tungkol kay James. "Ayos lang sa akin. Kaya kong maghintay," lang ang sinabi ng binata. "Uy, may nakita ako oh!" sabi ni Aiya. Inilabas nya ang isang magazine. Andun ang picture ni James. At and headline sa cover ay 'James Reidd, America's most successful businessman'. Ang laki ng ngiti ni Devon. Binasa nya ang article ng malakas para marinig nina AJ at Aiya.
James Reidd, 20 is one of America's most successful businessman. He owns the Reidd Hotels and Reidd resorts that is famous all over the world. It is rumored that he is about to marry the Vilongco Corporation's princess, Ericka. The rumors said that James Reidd proposed to Ericka Vilongco last month. And rumors said that Ms. Vilongco is pregnant.......
Naputol ang binabasa ni Devon. Di na nya maipagpatuloy. Nabasa na rin ang magasin ng mga luha nya. Nabigla sya ng masyado. At dun biglang nagdilim ang lahat...........
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Chapter 8: A Letter and a Call
The happy days continued for both James and Devon. Until a letter came. It was her manager, asking her to come back. She is afraid to tell James.
Meanwhile, James received a phonecall from his father who is now in America, where the main building of Reidd Corporation is located. He asked him to go to America in three months time so he could start his training. He's turning 18 that month. He is afraid to tell Devon.
The next day at school, di nila matingnan ang mata ng isa't isa. Nagi-guilty sila. Hindi muna nila nilapitan ang isa't isa. Sa cafeteria may napansin ang barkada nila ng naupo si Devon sa ibang table at hindi sa table nilang barkada. Ganun din si James. "There's something strange about the two lovebirds," bulong ni Kazel. "They've been ignoring each other the whole day. They're usually either being lovey-dovey or fighting and shouting," sabi ni Ivan. Nilapitan nina Kyra at Fretzie si Devon. "Devon, is there something wrong?" tanong ni Fretzie. Di na napigilan ni Devon ang luha. "I have a confession. I'm leaving in three days. I have to go back," sabi ni Devon. Nagulat ang dalawa. Niyakap lang nila si Devon.
Si Quen at Ivan naman ay nilapitan si James. "Dude, something wrong?" tanong ni Quen. "I have to go to America. My dad insist that I should start training. But I don't know how to tell Devon," sabi ni James. Pinipigilan nya lang ang mga luha nya. "But you have to tell her," sabi ni Ivan. "I agree with Ivan. She has the right to know," sabi ni Quen. "I WILL tell her. I will," sabi ni James.
Sa van pauwi, walang kibuan na naganap sa pagitan ng lahat. Alam ng nga babae ang tinatago na lihim ni Devon samantalang alam ng mga lalaki ang lihim ni James. Wala ang usual na kulitan at harutan. Pinaalam nina Devon kina Kazel at Lauren ang sikreto. Tahimik ang lahat. "Why are you so...quiet today. This is very unusual," sabi ng driver ng van ni Ivan. Di na lang sumagot ang lahat.
Paguwi nina Devon at Fretzie, pumasok agad sa kwarto si Devon. Kumuha sya ng towel at naligo. Sumasabay ang luha nya sa patak ng tubig mula sa shower. Paglabas nya ay nagbihis sya ng pajama nya at kumuha ng ice cream. Yun kasi ang comfort food nya. Sinamahan sya ni Kyra at nanuod sila ng mga chick flick habang kumakain ng chocolate ice cream. Nasa kagitnaan sila ng pelikulang A Walk to Remember ng may nakuha syang text mula kay James. "Can u meet me? I'm in the park. I need to tell u sumthing," nakasulat sa text message nito. "Sabi ni James i-meet ko daw sya ngayon na. Nasa park daw sya," sabi ni Devon kay Fretzie. Halata sa mukha nya na ayaw nya munang kausapin si James. "I think na kailangan mo nang kausapin si James. Kailangan nyang malaman ang totoo," sabi ni Fretzie. Nagsuklay lang sya at lumabas. Di na nya pinansin na naka pajama lang sya. Nakita nya na nakaupo si James sa swing. Nilapitan nya ito at umupo sa pink na swing na katabi ng blue na swing na inuupuan ni James. "Hey," sabi ni James ng nakita si Devon. "Hey yourself," sabi ni Devon. "I have to tell you something," sabi nilang dalawa ng sabay. "You can go first," sabi ni Devon kay James. "Nah, it's okay. Ladies first," sabi ni James. "No, it's okay," sabi ni Devon. Huminga ng malalim si James. "Devon. I have something important to say. My dad wants me to go to America. He said I need to train because I'm going to manage the company one day," sabi ni James. Nakatingin sya sa sapatos nya. Ayaw nyang makita ang mukha ni Devon. "I am going back to the Philippines in three da. I have to," sabi ni Devon. Tumulo na ang luha nya. Kung malayo ang Pinas at Australia, mas malayo ang Pinas at America. Niyakap sya ni James mula sa likuran. If this was two months ago, I would probably go to America without any hesitations because I was preparing for this training my whole life. But then I met you. You're the number one reason that I want to stay here. I promise, one day, I'll come and get you in the Philippines. I will never forget you. I will love you f....forever," sabi ni James at hinalikan ang leeg ni Devon. Yun kasi ang paboritong lambing ni James kay Devon. "I will wait for you James. And I will love you forever,too," sabi ni Devon. Iniharap ni James ang mukha ni Devon sa kanya. And they shared a passionate kiss. Parang wala ng bukas. Alam nilang pareho na kailangan nilang sulitin ang oras, lalo na't malapit na silang magwalay.
Meanwhile, James received a phonecall from his father who is now in America, where the main building of Reidd Corporation is located. He asked him to go to America in three months time so he could start his training. He's turning 18 that month. He is afraid to tell Devon.
The next day at school, di nila matingnan ang mata ng isa't isa. Nagi-guilty sila. Hindi muna nila nilapitan ang isa't isa. Sa cafeteria may napansin ang barkada nila ng naupo si Devon sa ibang table at hindi sa table nilang barkada. Ganun din si James. "There's something strange about the two lovebirds," bulong ni Kazel. "They've been ignoring each other the whole day. They're usually either being lovey-dovey or fighting and shouting," sabi ni Ivan. Nilapitan nina Kyra at Fretzie si Devon. "Devon, is there something wrong?" tanong ni Fretzie. Di na napigilan ni Devon ang luha. "I have a confession. I'm leaving in three days. I have to go back," sabi ni Devon. Nagulat ang dalawa. Niyakap lang nila si Devon.
Si Quen at Ivan naman ay nilapitan si James. "Dude, something wrong?" tanong ni Quen. "I have to go to America. My dad insist that I should start training. But I don't know how to tell Devon," sabi ni James. Pinipigilan nya lang ang mga luha nya. "But you have to tell her," sabi ni Ivan. "I agree with Ivan. She has the right to know," sabi ni Quen. "I WILL tell her. I will," sabi ni James.
Sa van pauwi, walang kibuan na naganap sa pagitan ng lahat. Alam ng nga babae ang tinatago na lihim ni Devon samantalang alam ng mga lalaki ang lihim ni James. Wala ang usual na kulitan at harutan. Pinaalam nina Devon kina Kazel at Lauren ang sikreto. Tahimik ang lahat. "Why are you so...quiet today. This is very unusual," sabi ng driver ng van ni Ivan. Di na lang sumagot ang lahat.
Paguwi nina Devon at Fretzie, pumasok agad sa kwarto si Devon. Kumuha sya ng towel at naligo. Sumasabay ang luha nya sa patak ng tubig mula sa shower. Paglabas nya ay nagbihis sya ng pajama nya at kumuha ng ice cream. Yun kasi ang comfort food nya. Sinamahan sya ni Kyra at nanuod sila ng mga chick flick habang kumakain ng chocolate ice cream. Nasa kagitnaan sila ng pelikulang A Walk to Remember ng may nakuha syang text mula kay James. "Can u meet me? I'm in the park. I need to tell u sumthing," nakasulat sa text message nito. "Sabi ni James i-meet ko daw sya ngayon na. Nasa park daw sya," sabi ni Devon kay Fretzie. Halata sa mukha nya na ayaw nya munang kausapin si James. "I think na kailangan mo nang kausapin si James. Kailangan nyang malaman ang totoo," sabi ni Fretzie. Nagsuklay lang sya at lumabas. Di na nya pinansin na naka pajama lang sya. Nakita nya na nakaupo si James sa swing. Nilapitan nya ito at umupo sa pink na swing na katabi ng blue na swing na inuupuan ni James. "Hey," sabi ni James ng nakita si Devon. "Hey yourself," sabi ni Devon. "I have to tell you something," sabi nilang dalawa ng sabay. "You can go first," sabi ni Devon kay James. "Nah, it's okay. Ladies first," sabi ni James. "No, it's okay," sabi ni Devon. Huminga ng malalim si James. "Devon. I have something important to say. My dad wants me to go to America. He said I need to train because I'm going to manage the company one day," sabi ni James. Nakatingin sya sa sapatos nya. Ayaw nyang makita ang mukha ni Devon. "I am going back to the Philippines in three da. I have to," sabi ni Devon. Tumulo na ang luha nya. Kung malayo ang Pinas at Australia, mas malayo ang Pinas at America. Niyakap sya ni James mula sa likuran. If this was two months ago, I would probably go to America without any hesitations because I was preparing for this training my whole life. But then I met you. You're the number one reason that I want to stay here. I promise, one day, I'll come and get you in the Philippines. I will never forget you. I will love you f....forever," sabi ni James at hinalikan ang leeg ni Devon. Yun kasi ang paboritong lambing ni James kay Devon. "I will wait for you James. And I will love you forever,too," sabi ni Devon. Iniharap ni James ang mukha ni Devon sa kanya. And they shared a passionate kiss. Parang wala ng bukas. Alam nilang pareho na kailangan nilang sulitin ang oras, lalo na't malapit na silang magwalay.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Chapter 7: The Truth about the Mystery Arrow
Ang lakas ng ulan. At biglang kumulog. "AAAAHHHH!!!" sigaw ni Devon. Sumilong sya sa isang waiting shed. She hugged her knees. At di nya napigilan ang umiyak sa takot.
Si James naman ay basang basa. Hinahanap nya si Devon. Nang may makita syang tao sa waiting shed. Kinuha nya ang Ipod nya at ipinasok nya ang earphone sa tenga ni Devon. "Listen to this. So you won't be able to hear the thunder," sabi ni James. He wiped her tears. At niyakap nya ang likod ni Devon. "James, thank you," sabi ni Devon. "For what?" sabi ni James. "For being here. And I want to aplogize. I've been rude earlier," sabi ni Devon. "That's okay. I've been rude too. Sorry," sabi ni James. Devon smiled. Ayaw man yang aminin pero kinikilig sya sa small gestures ni James. Nilingon ni Devon si James. At napakalapit ng mga labi nila. Like magnet, biglang nagdikit ang mga labi nila. James initiated a kiss. And parang na-hypnotize si Devon at hinalikan din nya si James. Naghiwalay lang sila ng nawalan sila ng oxygen. "Devon, would you....would you go out with me?" sabi ni James. Ngumiti si Devon. "Yes," simpleng sagot ng dalaga.
"That was Parental Guidance!" sabi ni Cupid habang nakatakip ang mata. "Ano ka beh? Cupid ka diba? Di ka dapat nagfre-freak out sa mga ganung gestures," sabi ni Cupidette. Nag-giggle sya sa reaction ng kapatid. "Shut up," sabi ni Cupid. And Cupidette just glared at him. "You know, you're unknown arrow almost ruined her happiness," sabi ni Cupidette. "HA? Ano bang effects nun?" sabi ni Cupid. "Well..... dapat magiging monkey sya, pero 'love conquers all'," sabi ni Cupidette, grinning. She grabbed her brother's wings at lumipad sila sa Land of the Immortals. "Mission Accomplished," isip ni Cupidette.
"Would you like to go out with me sometime?" sabi ni James. Nagblush si James sa sinabi nya. It's his first time asking a girl out cause the girls always ask him out. "please say yes, please say yes," isip ni James. "Sure.What date and time?" sabi ni Devon. "Saturday. 10:00," sabi ni James.
Nagsuot si Devon ng simple blue shirt, jeans and sneakers. Casual date lang naman daw sabi ni James. Nagspray sya ng perfume at lumabas. Magmi-meet daw sila sa may waiting shed. Nakita nya si James na nakatingin sa kabilang direksyon. Nilapitan nya ito. Pero may narinig syang binubulong niyo. "Yo Devon. No that's for guys. Greetings Devon. No, too formal," sabi ni James. Pinigilan ni Devon ang tumawa. "How about...hi Devon," sabi ni Devon. "That's too......" sabi ni James. "Normal?" sabi ni Devon. "Yes," sagot ni James. Paglingon nya nakita nya si Devon. He turned tomato red. They went to an amusement park. They rode a lot of rides. James played hoops and won a light bleu teddy bear. He gave it to Devon. They ate hotdogs for lunch. And they watched fireworks when the night came. James dropped Devon off at Fretzie's place. "I know that we haven't know each other for a long time. But I can say that I really like you. No, I love you," sabi ni James. Tahimik lang si Devon at yumuko. Na-sad si James. "I get it, you don't love me," sabi ni James. "No.... I do," sabi ni Devon. "Then say it," sabi ni James, nakangiti. "I love you," Devon whispered. "I can't hear you," James said, grinning. "I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU JAMES REIDD!!!" sigaw ni Devon. "I heard you," sabi ni James. Then they shared a passionate kiss.
Si James naman ay basang basa. Hinahanap nya si Devon. Nang may makita syang tao sa waiting shed. Kinuha nya ang Ipod nya at ipinasok nya ang earphone sa tenga ni Devon. "Listen to this. So you won't be able to hear the thunder," sabi ni James. He wiped her tears. At niyakap nya ang likod ni Devon. "James, thank you," sabi ni Devon. "For what?" sabi ni James. "For being here. And I want to aplogize. I've been rude earlier," sabi ni Devon. "That's okay. I've been rude too. Sorry," sabi ni James. Devon smiled. Ayaw man yang aminin pero kinikilig sya sa small gestures ni James. Nilingon ni Devon si James. At napakalapit ng mga labi nila. Like magnet, biglang nagdikit ang mga labi nila. James initiated a kiss. And parang na-hypnotize si Devon at hinalikan din nya si James. Naghiwalay lang sila ng nawalan sila ng oxygen. "Devon, would you....would you go out with me?" sabi ni James. Ngumiti si Devon. "Yes," simpleng sagot ng dalaga.
"That was Parental Guidance!" sabi ni Cupid habang nakatakip ang mata. "Ano ka beh? Cupid ka diba? Di ka dapat nagfre-freak out sa mga ganung gestures," sabi ni Cupidette. Nag-giggle sya sa reaction ng kapatid. "Shut up," sabi ni Cupid. And Cupidette just glared at him. "You know, you're unknown arrow almost ruined her happiness," sabi ni Cupidette. "HA? Ano bang effects nun?" sabi ni Cupid. "Well..... dapat magiging monkey sya, pero 'love conquers all'," sabi ni Cupidette, grinning. She grabbed her brother's wings at lumipad sila sa Land of the Immortals. "Mission Accomplished," isip ni Cupidette.
"Would you like to go out with me sometime?" sabi ni James. Nagblush si James sa sinabi nya. It's his first time asking a girl out cause the girls always ask him out. "please say yes, please say yes," isip ni James. "Sure.What date and time?" sabi ni Devon. "Saturday. 10:00," sabi ni James.
Nagsuot si Devon ng simple blue shirt, jeans and sneakers. Casual date lang naman daw sabi ni James. Nagspray sya ng perfume at lumabas. Magmi-meet daw sila sa may waiting shed. Nakita nya si James na nakatingin sa kabilang direksyon. Nilapitan nya ito. Pero may narinig syang binubulong niyo. "Yo Devon. No that's for guys. Greetings Devon. No, too formal," sabi ni James. Pinigilan ni Devon ang tumawa. "How about...hi Devon," sabi ni Devon. "That's too......" sabi ni James. "Normal?" sabi ni Devon. "Yes," sagot ni James. Paglingon nya nakita nya si Devon. He turned tomato red. They went to an amusement park. They rode a lot of rides. James played hoops and won a light bleu teddy bear. He gave it to Devon. They ate hotdogs for lunch. And they watched fireworks when the night came. James dropped Devon off at Fretzie's place. "I know that we haven't know each other for a long time. But I can say that I really like you. No, I love you," sabi ni James. Tahimik lang si Devon at yumuko. Na-sad si James. "I get it, you don't love me," sabi ni James. "No.... I do," sabi ni Devon. "Then say it," sabi ni James, nakangiti. "I love you," Devon whispered. "I can't hear you," James said, grinning. "I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU JAMES REIDD!!!" sigaw ni Devon. "I heard you," sabi ni James. Then they shared a passionate kiss.
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