THE LIGHT ON DARKNESS

DALAWAMPU't - WALO

" Make sure to update me time to time , Love", si Hind na kanina pa yan sinasabi.

Hilig talaga nitong paulit ulit. Ginagawa akong bata.

"You promise me , Remember?", dugtong niya pa.

Napapikit na ako, tumango tango at agad siyang nginitian ng pagkatamis tamis.

We are here already infront of the school, we will have a short induction of new committee in the school, which I will focus here onwards.

My mga recent newly hired narin na mga bagong teachers and new guards which is , si Hind mismo ang namili galing sa security ng Parents niya.

New curriculum, policy, environment and newly hired teachers was inplemented effective today.

Pagkatapos ng nangyari, I immediately call Dada that I will take incharge of the school. They immediately agreed and happy that I think about it and consider it despite sa nangyari ky Hind. Since the school was lesser investor because of the status of the school before, Mr. Dela Cerna Sr., ang lolo ni Hind was invested huge amount to cater all the necessities.

Sa simula, parang aayaw pa ako, but then again, Tita Jasmin and Tito Hendrix insisted that I should accept it since the extention of the school has immediate action for university soon.

I was quiet relieve for the past development of the school in less than a week. May mga problema pa pero minor nalang after kong magtake over.

" I am going in now Hind, they need me there. ", nasabi ko habang tanaw ang mga studyanteng nagmamadaling pumasok para sa ceremony. I invited also all the parents, a must to attend since this is very important announcement to everyone.

" Give me my Kiss!", nakangisi na niyang sabi. I immediately blush. The thought that it will be our routine since we are officially in relationship, love pa nga ang tawag.. It sound cringe for me, but for him, I feel love kaya pumayag na ako.

A quick kiss and then I smile at him. Saying goodbye .

" See you later, Love!", sigaw pa niya na kinawayan ko na lang.

The two security automatically bow as a greetings and then open the gate for me.

May nagsisipasok pa na mga studyante. May nakita pa akong nagkukumpulang nagtatawanan while their uniform was a mess.

Lumapit ako sa kanila. They immediately notice my presence kaya agad silang umayos ng upo.

" The ceremony will be starting soon, might as well, you go to the auditurium now and fix all your uniforms. ", strikto kong sabi.

Alam naman nila sa nangyari sa batang pinarusahan ko noong monday, since its spread very fast to entire campus, kilala nila ako as a terror director now.

" Yes , Director Messie.", sabay sabay nilang sabi.

Tumango lang ako at agad na pumunta sa office ko just to review my Speach.

" To all Students, to the faculty staff, Security staff and to all parents who are spending their time with us, Good morning!. We are committed to every child in the school. We are determined to work harder in the new session and have lined up activities and programmes that will benefit our student. Our dedicated, experienced, and hardworking team are set to deliver their best to the student as we want a best future for them. YVOTTE UNIVERSITY as Y.U will cater Grade 1 to 10, University as college and A masteral Department for professional liscensure. We are expanding bigger and giving a best quality education, quality service and a security to all the students who are aiming a bright future ahead of them. We will be granting a full scholar for those competent student as they want to achieve their dream using this school. ...".

Nakangiti akong nagsasalita sa lahat ng studyante at mga magulang na gustong mapabuti ang kanilang anak.

I've never imagine myself that I could do this. A dream that Ive been longing for na hindi ko nakita unless it was shown infront of me. On how this student will be transform into a better person just like us.

" Thank you and God Bless everyone!", . nang sabihin yun, ay agad na nagpalakpakan ang mga tao sa harap. I even saw Hind who are standing beside the door as he is clapping at me, smiling like he is the proudest of all.

Nang matapos ang mga magagandang feedback ng mga magulang, may mga malalaking businessman pa na gustong magdonate for future project sa school, ay agad akong pumunta sa naghihintay na lalaking hindi ako matiis. Ilang minuto palang kaming hindi nagkita, heto at naghihintay pa kung kailan ito matatapos.

" Bakit ka nandito? To stalk me?", nakangisi kong sabi habang nakatingin sa dala niyang bulaklak.

" To surprise you syempre. Here, flowers for you love!", nakangiti niyang sabi.

Agad ko yung kinuha at nakangiting nagpasalamat sa kanya.

Iginiya ko siya sa opisina ko para makausap pa siya ng kahit ilang minuto lang.

" May Pasok ka pa di ba?. May case ka pang aatupagin.", sabi ko habang inaayos na ang bulaklak sa bakanting vase sa gilid ng opisina ko.

I stiffened when he hug me , nakatalikod ako habang nakasandal na ang ulo niya sa gilit ng batok ko.

" I will apply as a professor in your some courses here, Miss Director. ", agad akong napaharap at nakangiti na siyang tiningnan. Nagulat man pero I expected it alreasy since I am planning to offer also to him some courses.

" That would be great , Atty. Dela Cerna. Hehehe.",

He hug me again tightly, iyong tipong ayaw na ayaw niya akong mapapahiwalay sa kanya.

" Whats Wrong?", nasabi ko. May bumabagabag nanaman ba sa kanya kaya ganito nanaman siya sa akin. " Are you still worrying about me?",

Kita ko ang pag iling niya. " I trust you enough , kaya I am really okie with this. ", Napangiti ako doon.

" I just dont want to be away with you, Love. Para na akong nababaliw na nito. I want to carry you where I will go, Can I?",

Kumunot ang noo ko. " Its not healthy, Giving space is a must in a relationship , Hind... Paliparin mo naman ako, huwag mo akong ikulong sa bulsa mo. ".

He just pouted at me. He caress my check as I feel his warmth touch.

" Am I really a possesive pagdating sayo. But of course, I let you spread your wings with you hehehehe.. Am such A clingy boyfriend. Tsk. ", .

" Hahahahahahahaha... Ngayon mo lang yan naisip?. Youve been like this since then , Hind.. Hindi mo lang maamin. Hahahahaha", .

Sumimangot siyang iniharap ako sa kanya.

" Love na nga ang itatawag mo sa akin. Tss. ", . pagmamaktol niya.

I rolled my eyes as I sit on my chair. Looking for the documents and begin to open my laptop. " Mas mabuting pumunta kana sa firm mo, at naghihintay na yung mga kasong hinahawakan mo Hind. They still need you there, kaya huwag ka ng mag inarte dyan at layas na. ".

Mas lalo siyang sumimangot sa sinabi ko. Napapailing lang akong naggesture sa kanyang umalis na siya and give him a Flying kiss. " I will text you time to time., Okay!. Update me with your day also. ", sigaw ko pa ng dahan dahan niyang isinara ang pinto.

" I love you, Love!", dugtong ko pa ng mawala na yung nakabusangot niyang mukha.

He immediately give me a widen smile and mouted me an I love you too, with flying kiss also. .

Nang makitang tuluyan na talaga siyang umalis, napapailing akong nakangiti at agad na nagsimula ring magtrabaho. I familarize all the student, most especially , iyong palaging na dedetain sa guidance counselor. Bullying was rampant here. My mga scholar then na nawawala na sa mga listahan. Some are drop, some need stop.

I transfer their names in another worksheet and submitted to my Secretary to check their status outside the campus. Trying to offer them again another chance to be a scholar in this school. Some are competent. I even saw there lines of nine grades.

Sayang kong pababayaan angga ito. They are the future of this generation.

Inabot rin ako nang ilang oras sa pag aayos ng dapat kong gawin hanggang sa may dumating na food delivery.

Tiningnan ko ang wrist watch ko at lunch break na. Tumunog ang phone ko for a message.

One new Message......

I open my phone and I saw Hind message. I even saw Dada Rain updating me that he will come home soon with my siblings. Inuna ko ang message ni Hind

Dont skip your lunch, I order some food for you. I love you, Love!", .

Agad akong nagtipa ng reply at binuksan ang pinadeliver niya.

It was a dish from my favorite restaurant. He knows!.

I send a reply for Dada Rain, telling I am.so Excited for my two little brother. Oo, Puro lalaki ang kapatid ko naa kamukhang kamukha pareho nilang dalawa.

I enjoy my lunch as I continue again working.

Biglang pumasok si Hero, wearing his PE attire at parang galing pa ng morning classes.

" Director Messie. ", panimula niya. I signal him to sit at ibinigay ang buong attention ko.

" Hero, there is a problem?", . nasabi ko ng makitang may dala siyang mga papel. Seryosonh nakatingin sa akin.

" I just want to give this to you. Request to have a proper funding for soccer Association", . seryoso niyang sabi.

I remember, my secretary open up this for me. The resson why this school didnt bring a throphy 5 years ago dahil sa binawian ng funding nang school.

Training camp was crash. Allowances was stop and training materials was not provided, given that all the players are need to establish their skillsa dn talent.

Ngumiti ako sa kanya . " Mahal mo talaga ang pag sasoccer. ", Even before when we are in high school, Hero played soccer together with Ken. Hind was able to enter but not graduated on it because of her situation. They were the best team ever not until today. It was loss because of that damned pig.

" Some student was drop the soccer club because of the funding the director before was remove, ..so I proposed it again, maybe you could consider despite of our losses., Director ", . seryoso niyang sabi.

Ngumiti ako sa kanya. His dedication was remain, kay bakit hindi ko magawang bigyan siya nito?.

" Make sure, all the remaining player will draw their full potential. I will open this and ask for a new investment for soccer association to be open. Assure all the players to work hard for upcoming games and give this school a throphy. . Understood?", . nang sabihin ko yun, naiiyak na nagpapasalamat si Hero. Hindi na talaga to nagbago simula palang. ang OA OA parin.

" I am glad your back, Queen.", nakangiti niyang sabi sa akin.

Seeing him like this a quiet fulfillment for me.Despite of what happen before, they are still able to see me as if I always exist.

Nagpaalam rin si Hero nang makitang naging busy na ako sa iba pang bagay.

Nakita ko pang nagsend lang ng Recent update si Hind sa mga ginagawa niya and asking for a dinner with everyone. Enchou and his fiancee will be there as well as sina Nekkie and Ken.

Kumalabog ng husto ang puso ko. Am I ready to face them again?.

I got hesitant to say Yes, pero kalaunan rin ay pumayag rin ako. Giving a closure is the start for a beginning , either is a bad or good, this is a chance for me to talk to them and ask for forgiveness. For giving them a messy life before.

" okay!", . I send it while getting excitement for the dinner later.

........next....