me after going through another failed interview. I took off my coat and heavil

nsert great effort when it comes to having the chance to prove my capability, pero

ang bulsa ng suot 'kong pantalon at mula doon ay kinuha ko ang isang panyo. It is a white, hi

me by someone who saved my life. Years had passed but I can't seem to get him off my mind. I grew up wo

ako!" Naputol ang pagmumuni-muni k

apos, pinuntahan ko na si lola. As expected, nasa kusina na naman siya at nag

s not like we're indebted to him or something."

g englishin." Sawa

our kind gesture." I firmly refused, hoping that she'll reconsider letting me

ear and pressed it hard. "Aray!" Napahiyaw ako sa saki

t ang tuhod ko." Inirapan niya pa ako

gin ang ipinukol ko sa pagkaing ipinack ni lola. Mauubo

could even budge it open. I checked my wristwatch, eleven th

o. "I just want..." I didn't let him finish his sentence.

awak kong paper bag kung saan nakalagay ang free foods na ipinapa-deliver ni

ked. Dapat ko bang sabihin na nandi

utang. M-maling bahay 'yung napun

akong ngumiti upang hindi siya maghinala. "Sige,

tensyon ko sa pinto. Huminga muna ako ng malalim bag

ity nor being surprised. I admit it, he is definitely creeping me out. How can he remain so relaxed after

tating smile that can make my blood pressure raise to the highest level. Ewan ko ba, this is only the third time

et. His attire makes him appear like an average person but

bago magsalita.

a. It is an empty tupperware. I distinctly remember lending it to him th

bigla niya itong ilayo. "What are you

magsalita ay aakalain mong sobrang layo ng pinanggalingan. He's

?" Mataray kong tanong at p

a sinabi niya. Utang? Umutang ba sa kanya si lola? Kaya ba

a wide smile

ni lola." Iniabot ko sa kan

lso slow-witted. How did you manage to live your life?" Naiiling niyang sabi at

e did to me before, hindi niya ako pinansin at dire-

padabog na isinara ang pinto. That

perware na isinauli niya, inis ko 'yung itinapon s

"Hah! Sinong niloko niya? Where did he even get that idea

cells operate slower that a turtle. How come na hindi ko man lang naisip 'yun? Now, he's

g 'yun. This is just embarrassment, mawawala din ito in due time. Hindi ko dapat hinahayaan na m

he buttons of my shirt. Hindi na ako nag-abala pang tumingin sa salamin at dal

ay namin. It has been a five minutes since I called for a cab, pero hang

late sa paggising, bakit ngayong

and a black trouser that match really well with his messy-looking hair. Mukhang kagigising niya pa

king?" I rolle

ed as if he's some sort of a kid who had something st

paalam sa kausap ko. Besides, hindi naman kami close at mukhang never na mangyayari ang bagay na 'yu

a rumaragasang tren na naglakad ako sa pagitan ng napakaraming

na nahagip ng paningin ko ang elevator, nag-uumpisa na ang pag

a ma-out of balance ako. "Omygod!" I was about to fall to the ground again so I j

ss?" I heard some

thing froze or what? Unti-unti

d my sight. His chestnut-colored eyes, pointy no

e pu