Ambiguous Affection

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"Gabrianna Ramos, as I expected you're late again!" I didn't expect that she is early right now. dati-dati naman sabay lang kami o di kaya na uuna pa ako sa kanya. But bullsh*t they invited me to drink alcohol last time when Judah's birthday.

Then they always invited me to drink with them even there is a no occassion. So, I'm this stupid go along with them then at the end, I am so drunk. Di naman kaya palang uminom. Iinom-inom ng marami tapos yan tuloy araw-araw kang na papagalitan. NA DEMUNYO NA!

"I'm really sorry Ma'am. This can't be happen anymore na po" I bow my head on her. Buti na lang talaga na balingan niya agad yung phone niya at saka nag-excuse muna sa amin ng madali. I walk towards my chair and sighed.Sa susunod talaga hindi na ako sasama kina judah ka inis! Pagkatapos niyang sagutin ang tawag ay pinag pa tuloy niya na ang tinuturo niya sa amin. Ilang oras pa at natapos na din ang isang subject ko.

Pumunta na agad ako sa cafeteria. Nilibot ko agad ang tingin ko sa kada naka upong mga estudyante at nakita ko agad sa may dulo ang mga kaibigan ko at naglakad ako papunta sa tapat nila.

I greeted them and I sat beside Tiffa. "Oh kompleto na tayo, order na Judah." Tiffany said with her monotone voice.

"Hala ghorl, bakit ako na naman? Kahapon ako na nga pumila." Lauren and Macky are laughing because they're busy watching memes on f*******: while Sophie prevents the two from arguing.

"Huy! tumahimik kayo kung ayaw niyong ako ang sisipa sainyo papunta sa pilahan." Sophie scolded them, so they fell silent but Tiffa have a uncontrollable mouth. she spoke again.

"Alam mo kung bakit ikaw dapat ang pumila ulit, tingnan mo puros babae yung mga nakapila part sa unahan. Ikaw ang pain namin. Ang rami nag kakagusto kasi sayo Judah, kaya go na!" Tiffa talking again but Judah ignored her but Tiffa stood up and she push Judah from the chair to lose balance in sitting but Judah stand up and he give up on arguing to Tiffa.

"Okay fine, don't push me again" Judah said it with his peevish voice. but Tiffa smiling at him as if had nothing happened to them. Tumingin ako sa sinasabing mga nakapilang babae sa unahan. Oo nga mga lima haha bwesit.. may balak na naman si Tiffa.

Judah went to the direction of girls in the front row. I think he ask the girl in the middle if pwede ba siyang mauna. kapal moks 'tong baklang to. I see Tiffa walking like a robber and she startled Judah, kaya binatukan siya sa ulo ni Judah.

Nag peace sign naman si Tiffa habang kinakamot ang ulo niyang binatukan ni Judah at napansin niyang kinikilig yung babae na tinanungan ni Judah kaya binulungan ito ni Tiffa. Ewan pero kahit di ko naririnig the face of the girl was like a tomato it's already red. I laugh quietly because I know what's Tiffa said to that girl. After she whisper to that girl she gave a small paper and the girl shock when she see what was inside.

Judah confuses about what's Tiffa did and Tiffa pulling Judah with her. Also, they have now the foods Judah ordered earlier. "Anong binigay mo dun?" Judah asks with his confused face.

"Edi anu pa Ig name mo ulit" I knew it HAHAHAH every time na inuutusan niya si Judah na bumili ng mga pagkain namin ay binibigay niya ang Ig name nito. After she said it that she distributed our foods and they sat down.

"Gaga ka! kaya pala ang raming mga babaeng naga Dm sa akin kasi saiyo yun galing. Apaka galing mong babae ka ha!" habang kinatok niya ulit sa ulo si Tiffa.

"Aray ko ah! Nakaka dalawa ka na. Buti nga at binibigyan pa kita ng jowang babae para ipakikila mo sa lolo mong militar."

"Pasensya ka na ha, God bless. Pakyu ka! pina alala mo pa" Judah sarcastically said to Tiffa but Tiffa just laughed at him.

While they are arguing I'm eating my food right now and still had a headache due to the alcohol last night. They are now finish arguing when I glanced at them. I checked my phone, oh shoot 10 minutes before my second subject which is pupunta ako sa culinary art room.

"I'm leaving right now guys." I put my other books in my bag and then I eat fast the siomai and drink the soda then after that I bite my burger then picked up my drink then I stood up. My friends are staring at me like a bullsh*t ugh. I don't want to show this act to them but I'm going to be late If I didn't do fast.

I ran fast because I left my chef's uniform in my locker. "INGAT SA TERROR MONG PROF" Lauren shout out that to me, that was so embracing sh*t. While I'm running I got bumped into a one-man but he was with his friends I guess. My books had fallen then my f*****g burger had fallen too. Good thing my soda is in the bottle.

"Look where you are going even though you know you are in a hurry." He said it with his cold tone. wow just wow! I picked up my books and burger on the floor and then I stood up and looked at the man who had bumped into me.

"Man, what did you said huh?" I said that to him with my disgusted face. I glanced at my watch it's 10:30 right now. Now I have 5 minutes na lang. I ignored what the man said. "May araw ka din sa aking kumag ka." I murmur myself and then I went straight to my locker. Still, thanks because our girls' bathrooms are near.

After I switched my sparkling blue bodycon dress with a cropped denim jacket and white shoes into my chef's uniform and black flat shoes then I tie my hair into a lower bun. I went again to my locker and then I put my clothes and shoes inside.

When I open the door gradually I sighed deeply because our prof are not there, so I go inside and went to my place. I asked one of my classmates if the prof has already begun to explain what to do. But he said no, so I'm perfectly not late right now. My gosh buti na lang!

After I talked to my classmate. The prof go inside the room then we fell silent for a moment because the prof began to discuss what we're going to do in ingredients.

We have 45 minutes to cook and I know what to do now. The prof is signing that we can start now. I bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until the pasta floats to the surface. Drain the gnocchi. I was so trembling when I put the gnocchi right now because I need to finish this in 45 minutes but in 30 minutes I guess I can finish my dish. Now in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. and I add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until it begins to brown. I also put the broccoli rabe and chicken broth, and bring them to a simmer. Continue to cook, tossing frequently, until the broccoli rabe is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the gnocchi, Parmesan, and parsley, and toss well until combined.

Now I wiped the edge of the plate then I raise my two hands like a criminal. It's a sign that I'm finished with my dish right now. Finally, I did it in 30 minutes Woah! We wait for the others then my prof tasted it one by one.

He is now part of my table. "What is this called?" My professor asks the name of my dish. "hmm, Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe, Sir." I smile at him after I said that.

"The tast was so good and the placement of the dish is smooth." He said it with his serious face.

"Thank you, sir, It's a pleasure." he nodded and walk away. Omg! I pass again. Thank god.

Our class for today was finish already, I also changed my chef's uniform earlier. Paalis na ako ng school ng tumunog ang phone ko. I checked my phone and Mang tonyo text me that he will fetch me, so I waited for him outside of the school.

"Sabi niya andito na siya. Ang tagal naman ni Mang tonyo" bigla kong naalala di ko nasara yung locker ko.

I walked again inside the school, then suddenly a soccer ball hit my head and I feel so dizzy.

"Aray, napaka walang hiya naman" hinimas ko ang ulo ko banda sa na tamaan ng bola.

Tumingin ako kung saan may mga naglalaro ng soccer

"Takte naman oh. Ako ba ang net para saakin niyo isipa bola?" Sinigaw ko ng napakalakas iyon at wala man lang pumansin sa akin. Mga kumag na'to.

Sige. Balewala pala ah. Tingnan natin kung babalewalain niyo to kapag sinira ko itong bola niyo.

Kukunin ko na sana ng may naunang kumuha ng bola.

"Sorry for that, we don't mean to hit the ball in your head"

Kupal natamaan na nga ih, kung di ka lang gwapo sinapak na kita. Buti di lumabas sa bibig ko.

"O-okay lang , sa susunod sa net wag sa tao ah"

Umalis na ako at hindi na nag antay na magsalita pa siya.

Pag punta ko sa locker ko nakasara na. Kala ko ba di ko nasara, makakalimutin ka din no.

Binuksan ko ulit ang locker ko para makasiguradong andito lahat ng gamit ko, buti naman at walang nawala.

"Oh andito pala I.D ko. Kanina ko pa'to hinahanap andito ka lang pala"

Sinira ko ulit yung locker ko sabay alis na. Paglabas ko andun na si Mang tonyo nag-aantay na.

"Sorry, Manong tonyo. Pumasok ulit ako ng school sinira ko lang yung locker ko po"

"Okay lang po Ma'am"

When we arrived at the house manay salley took some of my books and she put them on the table of our living room and then I walked toward the kitchen and have some food to eat.

"dang! Is this the food that we have here manay salley? A macaroni cheese from yesterday?"

"Sorry Ma'am Gab di pa kasi nakakabigay sina sir at madam ng pang-grocery po at tsaka pala Ma'am may family dinner daw kayo sa labas sabi ni Madam"

Family dinner, baka negotiate dinner kamo.

"Okay po, btw manay ito po bili na po kayo ng pang-grocery. If there is more change, you can have it na lang po"

"Naku, wag na po Ma'am mapapagalitan kami ng Daddy mo kapag kinuha na naman naming yung sukli--"

"Manay Salley, Don't worry ako bahala kay Daddy." and then she wink.

Pagkatapos kung ibigay kay Manay Salley yung money ay pumunta na ako sa taas upang maligo at mag-ayos.

"It's only for the company lang naman ang dinner, why should I need to come with them? hmm."

After having taken a bath I blower my hair and start my make-up routine.

"There, I am done" I wore a short cowl-neck red velvet dress pair with my favorite black barely heels and I curl my hair.

Pababa na ako ng may tumawag sa phone ko.

"Hello, Mom?"

"Yes, I'm on my way. bye. love you too"

Manong Tonyo open the back door and I fetch my purse, he walked towards the car and say goodbye to me after that I fix my dress before I enter the restaurant.

"Inhale-Exhale, calm down Gab"

The guard opens the door and I enter now the restaurant.

"Good Evening, Ma'am Gab" guard greet me, I greet him back.

"Good Evening po, where's my dad's reservation?"

"Second Floor po Ma'am" I thumb up and then walked to the second floor.

Habang naglalakad ako ay inaayos ko ang buhok ko at hinahanap ko kung saan sila naka-upo. I saw them but someone familiar in my eyes. I don't know who he is because I am still far from their seat. Mom rolled her eyes as if looking for something but when she saw me, she stood up and walk towards me then she had kissed me on the cheek.

"How are you baby? how was your school?" I smile at her.

"It's fine Mom, and also a great day in school" I awkwardly smile. she notices my band-aid on my forehead.

"Why do you have that on the side of your forehead?" mom worried about the band-aid in my side forehead.

"S-Some of the players in soccer accidentally hit me but Mom I'm okay, so, don't worry"

After our conversation, my dad stood up and introduced me to our co-partner family Conde.

"This my unica hija Gabrianna Ramos" I glanced at them while smiling and suddenly my smile faded when I saw the man I bumped into at school.

"You?"