HATE THAT I LOVE YOU Ch. 8

“Buti nakatiis kayo kay Buddy noon kahit na maldita minsan.”

“Well, I used to be the subject of her kamalditahan way back in elementary days,” Jack said laughing. “MM actually means “Maya Maldita.” We all laughed except DD who just chewed his sandwich.

“At talagang pinagkalat mo pa ang ibig sabihin ng palayaw ko.”

“But that’s true naman ah.”

“Oo na, Jack-Jack!” Buddy rolled her eyes. “Di mo man lang naalala ang mga araw na pinagtatanggol kita sa mga epal nating kalaro pag pinagti-trip-an ka nila.”

“O right!” sabad naman ni Jenny. “You used to be a whimp way back. And MM was the one who protects you.”

“Kung alam ninyo lang mga dude,” Buddy said laughing. “There was actually a time when he runs to me crying because our playmates hid his slippers. That was freaking hilarious. He was like – help me, MM. My slippers are gone. Wah! Wah!”

MM acted it out the group can’t help but laugh. Even the subject of her antics laugh.

Uhm, edit. All of us except one certain dude.

“Are you alright, Dude?” Blet asked. Obviously, he can feel that his friend is not in the mood.

DD just nodded. But as he chewed his food or zip his drink, he will always glance at MM. But Buddy won’t notice it.

“Hey MM, you seemed civilized today,” Blet said. Buddy just looked at him, puzzled. “Well, I haven’t heard you say your favourite word.”

I just laughed. And Buddy, too.

“Lagot ka sa akin mamaya.”

“Why not now?” At last, DD said something. “Are you ashamed?

“Paki mo ba? E sa trip mo eh.”

“Where’s the ‘hayuff’ and ‘impakto’ thing?” DD smirked. “Are you scared that these friends of yours might not like it? Especially, this whimpy Jack-Jack?”

I jerkily looked at DD. He is dead serious.

“Dude, that was uncalled for.”

“It’s okay, Blet.” Jack said. “I think you’re friend is not in a good mood.”

“You’re right.” He said while looking at MM. Buddy just bit her lips.

“I’m finished eating. Would you mind if I leave you guys?”

“We’ll walk you home.” That was Jack.

“Sabay-sabay na tayo,” sabi naman ni Blet.

With tension felt in the air, we went home.

After that, we became busy in our requirements and preparation for our periodic exams. Until one day...

“Bad trip naman talaga!”

“What’s the matter, Buddy?” I asked her. She just came from the Music Department.

“Buddy, remember the singing contest?”

“The one you and Blet won?” Buddy nodded.

“Miss Sandy wants me and Blet to represent our school in the upcoming duet contest in the district.”

“Isn’t that nice? You’ve always wanted to sing.”

“Yeah.” The voice was too soft.

“Hi Pretchie!” Suddenly, Blet came to us. He was grinning ear to ear.

Now I realized why Buddy reacted that way in the singing contest. It was because of the guy beside Blet who is just looking at the floor.


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