I was sitting on a bench while waiting for Allea, my childhood friend since we were kids. We've been together in many moments, and she's been my constant in all times. She's my confidante, the one who knows all my secrets.
We're inside the campus of our school underneath the towering tree, I am pursuing a Business degree, gearing up for the responsibility of managing our family business someday.
Ang tagal talaga kumilos ng babae na 'yun. Kapag nagrereklamo ako sa tagal niya, palagi niyang sinasabi, 'Girl, take it easy; we have to take our time.' I've been waiting for her for almost 30 minutes, nilalanggam na nga ako kakaantay dito. Nasasanay na kasi kami umuwi ng magkasama since we were kids, kapag sa school, hindi talaga umuuwi ang isa kapag yung isa hindi pa rin umuuwi. Ewan ko ba, parang magkarugtong ata kami ng bituka.
"Hey, Lucia, matagal ba ako?" sarkastikong tanong niya sa akin.
"Ay hindi naman, hindi naman masyadong nakakainip 'yung 30 minutes sa kakaantay," sarkastikong sagot ko din sa kanya.
"Eh kasi naman, girl, may nasagap akong chismis," excited na sabi niya habang paupo na sa bench.
"Spill the tea, girl," walang ganang sabi ko sa kanya.
"It's about Evo," my face suddenly brightened when Allea mentioned Evo's name. I don't know why all my irritation disappears whenever I hear his name.
"When I walked kasi at the corredor kanina, I saw Evo and Sam were kissing in the room," sabi ni Allea.
"Like Sam? Samantha Vergara? The model?" I was shocked.
"Yup. Yup," nodded Allea.
"I don't know he's into models pala," I said in dismay.
"Girl, for sure Sam is only one of Evo's girls. Madami naman yang babae si Evo, I don't know bakit mo 'yan nagustuhan." pikon na sabi niya.
"Evo is a nice guy, Al," panigurado ko sa kanya.
Evo is a nice guy naman. Pero mukhang babaero nga lang. Lahat na ata ng girls na famous dito sa campus naka-hook up na niya. Sino naman hindi magkakagusto kay Evo, his handsome, his hazel eyes, like pools of mystery, held stories untold, and his smile, a captivating invitation into a world of charm.
Beneath the veneer of his rugged handsomeness, Evo's personality was magnetic, drawing people in with an effortless blend of confidence and approachability. His laughter, a symphony that echoed genuine warmth, made it hard not to be drawn to the orbit of his presence. Lahat ata ng babae na popormahan niya, bumibigay sa kagwapuhan niya.
"Sa sobrang nice niya, lahat ng babae dito sa campus nakukuha niya," sabi ni Allea sabay irap.
"Alam mo, tara na nga baka marinig ka pa ni Evo," aya ko na lang kay Allea para makauwi na kami.
"Are you talking about me?" biglang singit ni Evo.
"Ay, hayop," gulat na sabi ni Allea. "Bakit ba bigla-bigla kang nagugulat, Evo ha?" dagdag pa niya.
"Evo! You're here pala. You're going home na ba?" tanong ko sa kanya.
"Who is that girl, Babe?" singit naman ni Samantha sa likod. Kasama pa talaga sila ha.
"Just my little sister, babe! It's nothing," kalmadong sabi niya lang kay Samantha.
"Hey, don't say that. She's not your sister. She's your future girl...," mabilis kong tinakpan ang bunganga ni Allea baka ano pa masabi nito, I saw Samantha's irritation ng marinig niya ang sinabi ni Allea. Nakakahiya baka sabihin ni Samantha na sobrang delusional ko naman. Evo just smiled and walked away together with Samantha.
"Allea, why did you say that?" I said, feeling embarrassed about what this girl did.
"Why? Diba crush mo naman talaga si Evo? The Great Evonix Alexander Suarez, sadly isang babaerong lalaki," she replied with conviction.
"Alam mo baliw ka talaga. Alam mo naman na maraming babae yung nagkakagusto sa lalaking yun. Baka makuyog pa ako ng mga fans niya. Ikaw talaga yung sisihin ko," I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.
She grinned mischievously. "Eh, don't deny it! Besides, with Evo's reputation, di mo rin alam kung sino-sino na ang nagkakagusto sa kanya."
I rolled my eyes. "Okay, fine. But you didn't have to announce it to everyone. I don't want to be the talk of the town."
"Nag-enjoy lang ako," she said, laughing. "Anyway, Evo's not that bad. Maybe he'll appreciate the attention. Tsaka alam naman natin na madaming nagkakagusto sa kanya di na bago yun sa pangdinig ng iba."
I shook my head. "You're impossible, Allea. Next time, keep your observations to yourself."
"You know what girl sa lahat ng babae nagkakagusto sa kanya, may advantage ka naman," dagdag pa niya sa sinabi niya.
"Why?" I confusely ask.
"Hello?" she snapped her fingers sa harapan ko. "Family friend niyo yung family ni Evo kaya kapag may mga events kayo or sila Evo may chance pa kayong magkita in every event," dagdag niya.
"Hello din sayo," I snapped my fingers sa harapan din niya. "Little sister nga yung turing niya sa akin, paano naman ako mapapansin niyan? Though alam naman niya na may gusto ako sa kanya," I explained to her.
"Dapat talaga persistent ka sa kanya. Yung mga naka hook-up niyang babae alam naman nating lahat na sila yung nag m-make move kapag pinapatulan rin sila ni Evo," she pointed out. I knew she had a point. I'm aware that Evo doesn't just entertain anyone who approaches him.
"Yeah, you're right. May tama ka din minsan," I teased her, and we both burst into laughter.
"Pero girl, seriously, I support you always. Maganda ka din naman, you're rich tsaka yang mga babae ni Evo yung mga model wala naman silang panama sayo. You're Lucianna Sage Rodriguez, the most beautiful model of all time, you strive to embody beauty, grace, and confidence in everything you do. With your long, brown hair cascading down, and your captivating eyes that reflect warmth and kindness, you aim to inspire others to embrace their own unique beauty," then Allea smirked.
"Alam mo Allea, ang OA mo. Binola mo lang naman ako eh, sana nag pageant ka na lang sana, yung mga sagutan mo para pang winning piece" inis na sabi ko sa kanya then she laughed.
"Alam mo oras na para gawin mo rin yung mga ginagawa ng mga babae ni Evo dapat ikaw yung mag make move sa kanya," sabi niya sa akin habang nakahawak yung kamay niya sa baba.
"Alam mo, gutom ka lang. Kahit naman crush ko siya, hindi ko gagawin 'yon. Only cheap people will do that. Kumain na muna tayo bago umuwi," aya ko sa kanya kaya't pumunta na kami sa mall na malapit lang sa school namin. We went to the parking lot to get my car.
"Alam mo, you should practice how to drive, girl. You're so tamad. Para makaalis ka sa bahay niyo ng walang driver," talak ko sa kanya habang papunta kami sa parking.
"I know how to drive naman kasi, pero ayaw ko lang talaga mag drive lalo na pag traffic," paliwanag niya. Pero before kami makapasok sa kotse ko may narinig kaming boses sa may likod.
"What is that?'' we asked in unison. Tinignan naman ng dahan-dahan kung ano bang meron.
"OH MY GOD!"
"WHAT THE HELL, EVO!" napasigaw na lang kami ni Allea sa nakita namin. We saw Evo and Samantha making out at the back of the parking lot. I wasn't really shocked sa nakita ko, pero mas ikinagulat ko ang reaction ni Evo na kahit nakita namin sila, wala lang sa kanya.
"Disturbo!" galit na sabi ni Evo habang nagbibihis at pumasok sa kotse. Nakita kong si Samantha ay nagmamadali ring ayusin ang sarili at agad na sumakay sa kotse ni Evo. He's so unbelievable, it's like he's so used to doing that. Well, Evo is Evo, always surrounded by women. What will he do to a woman? Just indulge in the call of the flesh.