Comeback my Gangster

Start of Classes

*Synysters Gail Univesity (SyGU)

Habang naglalakad papunta sa unang klase ngayon umaga ay nag-ring ang aking cellphone. Nakita ko sa screen na si Kuya Ian ang natawag. Sinagot ko ito agad at halata sa boses nito ang sobrang kasiyahan.

“Chris! Good news~” sabi ni Kuya Ian sa kabilang linya.

“Kuya Ian, kamusta. Anong balita?” pagtatanong ko dito.

“I proposed to Blaire and she said Yes! Finally.” Masayang ulat nito.

“Congratulations Kuya, deserve mo yan.” I said genuinely. Masaya ako para sa Kuya ko. It’s been years since the tragedy happens with both of our families. Kaya naman ang simpleng bagay na ito ay nakakatuwang mangyare.

“I know! By the way, you have to come home for our wedding. Ayokong wala ka at kayo ni GG ang magiging best man.” Sabi nito.

“Kuya, you know I’m studying here for a reason but since you called, then I will try. I’ll let you know kapag nakahanap ako ng time to go home for your wedding.” Sabi ko sakanya.

“Sigh, ano pa bang magagawa ko? Isa sa mga importanteng mission mo ito kaya naiintindihan ko naman. But if ever you find time, please be home. Miss ka na nila mommy and daddy, si GG mas miss na miss ka. Kaya sana umuwe ka kahit papano. Dalawin mo man lang kami.” Sabi nito na tila nang-gui-guilt trip.

“Yes Kuya, I will find time. Anyway, I’m almost na sa next class ko. Talk to you later” sabi ko dito at nagpaalam.

“All right, we will see you soon. Bye” he said and hang up the phone.

Inilagay ko ang cellphone ko sa bag nang maramdaman kong may bumangga sa akin. It made a loud bang in the hallway, my books were scattered in the floor, and when I look at the person who bumped into me I realize it’s her.

“Ouch! That hurts. Ugh, my foot. Can you please try to see where you going?” sabi nito sakin. Siya na nga ang bumangga sakin siya pa ang may gana na magalit. It’s not even my fault.

“Sorry, I didn’t see you there. I was trying to put my phone in the bag. Here let me help you up” I said, she looks at me and shock is all over of her face.

“Its you! The guy screaming my name and talking nonsense. You are studying here?” she asks and I nod.

“Sorry, I’m Christoper Seuk Ji by the way. I assume that I got your name correct when the first time we met? Is it Bhe?” I ask and she is kinda red. Blushing?

“No, don’t call me with that name. You look like an Asian guy. Which nationality?” She asks,

“Half Korean and half Filipino”

“Do you know how to speak tagalog?”

“Yes, I lived in the Philippines for years”

“Nagtatagalog naman pala. Anyway, next time tumingin ka sa dinadaanan mo para naman di ka maka-abala ng ibang tao. And please, do not call me Bhe, my friends call me Lori and its not nice knowing you.” Sabi nito at kinuha ang kaniyang mga gamit na nakakalat sa hallway.

“Ah, right. Sorry ulit hindi ko naman talaga sinasadya yung nangyare. Nice to meet you by the way, Lori.” I said and help her with her things.

Kinuha ko na din ang mga gamit kong nakakalat sa hallway. Nang matapos ay pinasadahan ako ni Lori ng tingin at tinalikuran ako nito. Walang paalam ay umalis na lamang ito ng biglaan.

“kamukhang kamukha mo talaga siya. I will find out your secret soon” sabi ko sa aking sarili.

Lori’s Pov

Ugh, I never thought na makikita ko pa ulit ang guy na iyon. What was his name again he said? Ah right, Christoper Seuk Ji. Marunong naman palang magtagalog eh pinahirapan pa ako.

I’m Lorilie Bhelmariz Yanzon, 17 years of age. Sa tagal ko nang nakatira dito ngayon pa lamang ako nakakilala ng taong mapagkakamalan ako na ibang tao. I don’t understand, why do I feel like I know him too?

He knows my nickname Bhe, pero iniisip ko na common ito since it is also a call sign for lovers which I refuse to use since I’m single and bitter.

Pero kidding aside, I felt strange when that Christopher guy called me ‘Bhe’ I feel a familiar tingling sense in my heart telling me that I know him.

I brushed off this idea from my head, Ugh, he is invading my thoughts. Medyo nakakainis lang na ganon ang epekto niya sa akin.

“Hey love!” a shout from behind caught my attention. Inakbayan niya ko at sabay kaming naglakad.

“Hey Lorenz, what’s up?” I said,

“I was going to my class nang makita kita naglalakad dito. Naliligaw ka ba? You know this building is for the Engineer classes” he said, I looked around and yes, he is right.

“Oh my gosh! Ugh, that prick. Now I’m late to my class and lost” I said,

“Prick? Mayroon bang nangugulo sayo? First day of classes may nambully na sayo?” tanong nito.

“No, I didn’t get bullied moron. Do you remember the day I told you that someone called me bhe? He is here studying and I met him in the Computer Sciences building.” I said,

“May ginawa ba siya sa iyong masama? How are you though?” tanong ni Lorenz.

“I’m fine, I bumped into him but I blame him for that. He was calling me Bhe again. I just don’t understand why.”

“Maybe because he sees a familiar face that he knows? Don’t overthink too much” Lorenz said,

“I know that is possible thought, Pero there’s more pa eh. That’s what I can’t explain, like there is connection between me and him but I really don’t know him.” Sabi ko dito.

Lorenz stop me from walking and hugged me tight. I really feel safe when he is doing this, literally taking my mind off of what happen earlier.

“Lori, you are you. At kung may gagawen pa siya sayo just let me know at reresbakan ko siya. You don’t need to overthink this. Just let me handle it.” Lorenz said, giving me assurance.

“Thank you, I will let you know if something happens again.” I said,

“All right, since we are here and we are both late na sa classes natin. Want to grab some ice cream in the gazebo?” he asks,

“Hmm, your treat?” I said at ginulo niya ang buhok ko.

“As always, my love. Let’s go?” I jump happily. Yes, mababa lang ang kaligayahan ko.

We find our way going to the Gazebo where the food stalls are in to buy some ice cream. I hope ice cream helps to brush these off of my mind.

Lorenz’s POV

He is finally here; I will have to take some precaution and keep an eye of Lori. Hindi pwedeng mapurnada ang mga planong matagal nang nasa proseso. I have to make ways to prevent him in knowing Lori more or else we will be in deep trouble.

I bought 2 ice cream and excuse myself. I have to call Richard Hanston and inform him what is currently happening. I still remember what happen on that day in the hospital. Should I explain? Nah, let’s leave it like that for now.

My top priority right now is to prevent that Seuk Ji in talking to Lori.

I finish my call with Richard, and said that he is already taken an action. Sobrang bilis talaga kumilos ng matanda na ito.

I went back to Lori and enjoy our ice cream together. Chritoper Seuk Ji, you will never get Lori away from me.

Chris’ POV

What are the odds of me and her being in one classroom? After the incident earlier in the morning, I attended my class like normal students do.

Nakilala ko din si Mark, Mark Leonoure. He is also a Filipino, funny guy and I like him. No homo bro, we are just friends.

At least may kakilala at kaibigan na ako kahit papaano dito sa university. It’s really hard kapag ikaw lang.

“Toph, anong next class mo?” tanong nito sakin, he made a nickname for me kasi ayaw daw niyang tawagin akong Chris.

“Hm, let me see. I have Turbo C for my next class sa room CS304.” I said and he jump happily.

“Lucly! We have the same class and room for that subject. Let me have you schedule” he ask and I gave my class sheet.

“Nice, most ng classes natin sa umaga ay parehas, the other classes magkatabi lang tayo ng rooms.” Sabi nito.

“Then, sabay na tayo pumasok. Mukhang mas kabisado mo ang university kaysa sa akin eh.” Sabi ko dito.

“Well, what friends are for? I got your back buddy” he said, we went to our second class which is Turbo C.

Pagpasok naming dalawa sa classroom, I saw a familiar face. She is talking to a few students when her eyes landed on me, rather on the entrance.

Nakakatuwa makita yung reaction niyang gulat na gulat. Well, kahit naman ako ay surprised na makita siya dito. Di ko aakalain na she is here.

“Toph, tara umupo na tayo. Class will start in 5 minutes baka maubusan tayo ng magandang pwesto. Sino ba yang tinitignan mo?” sabi nito sakin.

“Yung babae sa second row. Long dark hair, petite, tan skin colored at gulat ang mukha” sabi ko.

“Ah si Lori, naku bro, if you have an intention to court her, please don’t. May boyfriend na yan sa Engineer Building. Mas matanda lang ng isang taon satin.” Sabi ni Mark at umupo sa back row. I ignore her baka kasi magalit siya pag binati ko.

“Really? May boyfriend siya? Don’t worry wala naman akong balak na ganon. I just want to be friends with her. That’s all.” I said, and right on cue the professor entered the room.

Lori’s Pov

WHAT IS HE DOING HERE? Blockmates ba kami? I hope not I really can’t stand his presence. Ginugulo niya ang thoughts ko. This has to stop.

The professor entered the room and greeted everyone. I can’t focus, I can really feel his presence on my back. Sino ka ba talaga Christhoper? Anong kailangan mo sa tulad ko?