One Sweet Day

                After class, he walked me home. His hand on my shoulder while carrying my bag for me. We were talking about random things when we finally arrived at my house. He stayed outside because he’s shy enough to face my parents. It’s his first time to walk me home & to meet my parents. I took my bag from him & acted mad. He pulled me over & hugged me, my face buried on his chest.

Johan: Please don’t be mad. Okay, I’ll face them, just give me few minutes to buy something for them.

                I smiled underneath. He let go of me then smiled with pleading eyes.

Me: Okay! (smiled back)

                He walked away then I went inside the house.

Dad: Is he your boyfriend? Why didn’t you invite him here? Scared?

Me: Dad! He’ll buy something for you & mom.

Mom: Wow, is that so?

                I nodded when my younger brother butt in. He whispered to me.

Brother: Hey, I saw your boyfriend across the street with your other classmates.

Me: I know. He’ll buy something for us.

                I went upstairs and changed clothes. Then I went downstairs & waited for him outside the house. I was there reading a magazine when my other younger brother talked behind me.

Brother: Don’t worry, I think he’ll come back. (smiled)

Me: Silly, I’m not worried.

Brother: Really? Okay. (then walked out)

                Minutes pass, he hasn’t returned yet. I’m already worried. I always took a glance on my phone, thinking he might called or texted but there’s none. I closed the magazine & decided to go upstairs when I heard a familiar voice from afar calling my name. I looked back and saw him bringing a box of cake on his one hand & 3 heart balloons on his other hand, walking towards me with his heart-melting smile. I can’t help but to smile too.

Johan: I’m sorry it took me a lot of time to prepare. (wide grin)

Me: It’s okay, but I really thought you backed-out.

                I realized then that I can’t stay mad at him. I like to yell & tell him how I felt, but I just can’t. I invited him inside the house. Introduced him to my family, and then sat at the dining area while eating the cake he bought. While my parents & brothers hanged out in the living room.

                We talked about anything that’s happening around us. Just like that, he made my day one of my happiest.

Caught in the Act

          It was a Saturday afternoon & I'm spending the day at school. We had our Lecture on Suturing and we're supposed to have our return demonstration in the afternoon. I was sitting at the back with my two classmates, Ren & Johan. Ron is one of my close friends at school, Johan is also one of my closest friends at school, we're much closer than Ron. And, he's my secret crush. I was sitting across Ren, Johan was sitting beside me, facing me.


Me: Ren, is my hair so messy? (I asked him while trying to fix my hair)
Ren: Hmmm, not so.
Johan: Yes it is. (serious face)
Me: Aww, stop it! (I smiled then hit his arm)
Johan: Ouch! (rubbed his arm then smiled)
Ren: Don't believe him, your hair's not messy. (smiled)
Me: Okay, thanks! (smiled)


          Ren pulled me closer and whispered...


Ren: Hey, when you asked me about your hair, I noticed Johan stared at you intently, then when you smiled, he stared at your lips. Why is that?
Me: Seriously?
Ren: Yeah.
Me: I don't know.
Johan: Just what are you talking about?
Me: Nothing. (smiled)
Johan: You're talking about me. (lips pout)
Me: No we're not.


          He suddenly tickled me in my side, then I pinched his side in return. He winced in pain then I laughed so hard.


Ren: You're so cute, is something going on between the two of you?


          We laughed harder upon hearing Ren's statement.

Sam Concepcion: my ultimate crush, my patient.

            I was walking on a street; it’s actually an abandoned street, use to take short cuts and parking. The street was so silent. It made me realized that I’ve been here in Manila for some quite months and I still haven’t found a job! It’s already 3 years that I graduated and became a registered nurse but I only volunteered to some hospitals. “Haaay.. When will I start earning my own money?”. I sent biodata and resumes and application forms on some hospitals but I don’t think it’s the best decision. So here I am, jobless!

My thought of consciousness was stopped when I suddenly heard screeching of tires and continuous blowing of horns. And then “Crash!!” When I looked back, two cars hit each other at the intersection of the silent street. As a reflex, I immediately went to the driver’s seat of the car which was strongly damaged. And I got the biggest shock of my life! I found the actor Sam Concepcion soaked with his own blood and unconscious! “Oh my God! My ultimate crush is in front of me!”, I slap myself and brushed the idea off my head. “Stupid! This is not the right time to scream of happiness!”

I hurriedly opened the car and palpated his pulse. “Oh! Thank God it’s still beating!”. Then I called to the nearest hospital to ask some rescue. Minutes after, the ambulance came, I ride on the ambulance where Sam was. Actually, I forgot to check the other driver who was also unconscious that time. I held Sam’s hand while saying, “Hang on Sam, live for us!”

After a few minutes, we finally arrived at the hospital’s emergency room. I still accompanied Sam inside, the nurses’ told me to fill-up a form about the patient’s personal data. But I’m just a stranger to him, even though I’m his super fan, I don’t know personal data about him that much so I told the nurse to keep the patient private because he’s actually Sam Concepcion, which they did not recognized because his face was full of his own blood. The nurse then agreed to postpone the filling-up of the said form. 30 minutes had passed but the doctor hasn’t returned yet. I was really worried about his condition. The doctor who attended him went out of the room after I said a little prayer. He then searched for the accompanying other of the patient. I stood up and went to him. I said I was the one who rushed him to the hospital. He thanked me because I was able to save his life but then, he’s still unconscious. I then thanked him too for doing his best. As the hospital’s protocol, they gave Sam a suite room. I still accompanied him inside his room. I was by his side all throughout. After 1-2 hours, he woke up. I can’t explain how grateful am I to see his eyes opening.

Sam: Where am I? And who are you? (he said in a whispering mode)

Me: You had an accident, I rushed you here in the hospital.

Sam: Ganun ba? Thank you so much. (closed his eyes again)

Me: Can I get your mom’s number? Tatawagan ko lang siya to let her know you’re here.

Sam: Okay, here. Use that.

            He lend his phone to me and I pushed the call button. A woman spoke from the other line.

Mrs.: Son?

Me: Ahm, hello Ma’am? Sam had an accident awhile ago but he’s safe now.

Mrs.: What?! Nasan kayo ngayon?

Me: We are here po sa St. Lukes Medical Center, room 808.

Mrs.: How’s my son? Is he okay? Gising na ba siya?

Me: Gisi---

            I was to say he’s awake but when I took a glance on him, he’s closing his eyes.

Me: Nagising po siya kanina pero nakatulog ulit.

Mrs.: Okay, I’m on my way, thank you!

            I ended the call and looked again at the man in front of me. “Ngayon ka na mag-ilusyon Janine! Kasi he’s out of danger na!” I didn’t realize that I was literally staring at him with a stupid smile on my face! Hate it!

Mrs.: Ikaw ba yung tumawag kanina?

Me: Opo.

Mrs.: Naku! Thank you so much iha. (hugged me)

Me: No problem po. Kahit sino naman siguro gagawin yung ginawa ko.

Mrs.: Kumusta na siya? (went to Sam)

Me: He’s okay nap o sabi ng doctor.

Mrs.: That’s good news. (sighed)

Mrs.: What’s your name nga pala?

Me: Janine po Ma’am.

Mom: Ahh, call me Tita nalang.

            His mom is a good conversationalist, caused me to be comfortable. We talked about Sam, my life, and everything under the sun. We talked for minutes while Sam is having a nap. Our conversation was stopped because the doctor came in. He started discussing some matters about Sam, I was just sitting at the corner, staring at the man in front of me.

Mom: The doctor said he can already go home but he needs to rest for a month. He suggested to hire a private nurse to help him. Ahm, I just thought, can you be his private nurse? Since wala ka pa namang trabaho.

Me: Ho? Ako ho? (pointed myself)

Mom: Oo, ikaw. Kung okay lang sana. Don’t worry, babayaran kita.

            “Oh my God! This is it! I’m gonna be Sam’s private nurse!”, I screamed silently inside me.

            I took Mrs. Concepcion’s offer. The next day, I packed my things and went to the hospital. This is the day that Sam’s gonna be discharged from the hospital. Sam’s hospitalization was a secret to the public and to the showbiz world. Her mom said he just told Mr. Johnny Manahan about it and plead to keep it secret.

Mrs.: Yaya, dalhin mo na siya sa kwarto niya.

Yaya: Opo Ma’am, halika iha.

            When I laid on the bed, there I realized that Sam and I haven’t talked about my stay here yet, he knows I’m here but didn’t bother. His mom talked to him about it and she told me that he agreed. He always sleeps, that’s why we can’t talk yet.

            It’s dinner time, Yaya called Sam but he refused. His mom had an urgent meeting to attend to.

            “This is your time to shine Janine!”, said to myself.

Me: Yaya, ako nalang po magdadala ng food sa kwarto niya.

            After having dinner, I prepared his food and meds. I knock on the door and opened it slightly.

Me: Can I come in?

Sam: Of course. (smiled)

            I just want to melt when he smiled at me. “Get a hold of yourself Janine! It’s inappropriate!”

Me: Here’s your food.

Sam: Thank you, Janine right?

Me: *nod

Sam: Hindi pa nga pala ako nakapagpasalamat sayo ng maayos. I’m so glad you rescued me. Thank you ulit. (smiled)

Me: Yo-You’re welcome Sam. (stammering then smiled)

            He started eating while I was just sitting beside him. We talked for a couple of minutes.

Days and weeks passed, we were really comfortable with each other. We even treat each other as best friends. I help him on whatever he wants to do. It’s already a month, he’s totally well. I have to go but Mrs. Concepcion insisted to let me stay there. Sam asked me to be his personal assistant and nurse, just to make me stay. And how can I refuse? He’s my ultimate crush/idol after all. Maybe I’ll just live on this fairytale for awhile. :)

******

Then I woke up! I really wish I didn’t. I wonder what the continuation is. I guess I’ll be waiting for a couple days, weeks, or months for my next dream. I hope it’s still about my ultimate crush/idol/love, Mr. Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion.

Free Ride

                It was Friday afternoon. I’m with my classmates Johan and Cole. We went at school to confirm some matters about our schedules. We were about to go home but I and Johan decided to grab a snack first. We ate nachos and ordered fruit juice (it’s his favorite), then we decided to leave. We were heading at the parking lot, where Johan parked his car, when I saw a familiar car parked in front of the school, its Romer’s. I remembered Romer, my friend, he left me a message at my facebook account that he will fetch me at school and we will go home together, since he is also my neighbor.

Me: Romer! Are you here to fetch me? (I shouted, and saw Romer came out of the car, and I waved at him) Hey Sef, I’m gonna go home with him. Bye!

                I was about to turn around but Johan grabbed my hand, his arms around me.

Johan: I’m taking you home. My car’s there.

Me: Wait, Romer is my neighbor, it’s easier if I will go with him. Romer! (I shouted again and Johan also turned around to look at him)

                Johan’s arm is still wrapped around me. I guess Romer thinks that he is my boyfriend. But that’s impossible, because he’s somewhat in the higher level than me; I guess everyone admires him because of his charm, he’s also talented, he can dance, sing and play musical instruments. One thing that I like about him is that he is humble when we’re together, an oppose to what other students compliment about him.

Romer: It’s okay if you join him, I mean, there’s a lot of next tme, and besides, our house are only a few inch apart. (smiled)

                I heard Johan chuckled.

Me: Okay, I’m really sorry, it’s just that he’s so stubborn. (I looked at Johan and slap his arm)

Johan: Hey, it hurts. (he said exaggeratedly)

Me: Bye! (I waved at Romer and he waved at me too)

                In the end, Johan and I went home together. He fastened my seatbelt, and drove home. How I wish he will treat me like this forever. And here I am, loving him silently.

The Concert

It was Saturday night. I’m happy I could take a rest after a stressful week on school. But unfortunately, my family has a concert to attend to. I just like to stay home but my parents would not allow me. So, I tagged along with them, thought I’ll be seeing some friends. The concert was held at the beach near our house. There is a hill beside the stage. I was amazed because it is truly a hill. I was curious because there was a platform on the peak of it. I don’t understand how it was built there. As my companions are looking for a perfect spot, I excused myself and told my mom that I’m gonna meet some of my friends, but it was a lie. All I need is to be alone. So, I climbed up the hill and after struggling too much to climb the hill, (the hill is so steep it’s hard for me to climb), I reached the peak and was surprised to see some billiard tables (so, this is what the platform for). I went to a corner, facing the stage. It’s a good spot there; I can see the celebrities clearly when they perform. There, I saw a familiar face, playing billiard, alone. It is Meil, the guy who always tell me that I should be his girlfriend. He is not not courting me, and never did he. I know that it’s just a joke and just for fun, I really don’t know what he feels for me. But somehow, I like him. Not because he makes me feel that I’m being loved but because he never fails to make me laugh. He would even ask me, “I love you Janine, will you be my girlfriend?”. I always answer him, “Tomorrow!”, he would smile at me acrazily and say, “That’s a promise, right?” then he would laugh. Sometimes, I would want to believe that he really loves me. Going back, I hid myself behind a pole, so that he wouldn’t notice me. I looked at him again and was surprised when I saw him staring right at me. I looked away and diverted my attention at the stage. The crowd is shouting because a celebrity is singing on stage. I was startled when someone talked beside me.

Meil: Hey, why are you alone here?

Me: I just want to be alone, I’m not used to this event, I mean, in a crowd like this. I need to pull myself out to breathe.

Meil: So am I. (smiled)

Me: Hey, it’s been a while since I last saw you, and I admit that you don’t irritate me anymore. Have you changed?

Meil: Yeah, I changed for the better, because of you. (looked at me)

I didn’t give him a glance because it would be so awkward for me. I admit, I miss him, his jokes, and his laugh.

Meil: Let’s go. (grabbed my hand)

Me: Where to?

Meil: You want to breathe fresh air right?

                I followed him. I was far behind him because the hill is too steep. I had a hard time going down. I was surprised when he went back for me and took my hand. He clasp it gently and we were able to go down smoothly. I don’t know where are we heading but one thing is for sure, he’s still holding my hand. He ran, dragging me along. Then we end up on the seashore, then he released my hand. He ran towards the sea and swam. I sat down on a stone log, I can hear him caling me and inviting me to swim. I just smiled and waved at him. After a few minutes, he dried himself up, changed clothes, and sat beside me. I was watching the sky, the twinkling stars seems to be the most beautiful. He wrapped his arms around me, I looked at him first and after a few seconds, I rest my head on his shoulder. As I watched the sky with him beside me, I figured it out. I’m gonna give this guy a chance to mend this broken heart of mine.