Prologue
I blinked for few times before focusing my eyes on a white blank document displayed on my laptop's screen. Bago ko pa mailapat ang ang daliri ko sa keyboard ay may naalala ako.
I remembered what happened this morning.
A buzzing sound caused me to wake up at seven in the morning. My half asleep mind made me grab my cellphone on the top of my bedside table. I blinked my blurry eyes and also reached for my eyeglasses just located where I placed my phone.
An unregistered number is calling. Without thinking, I swiped the screen to the right to answer the call. Whoever this person is. It must be important.
"Uhm, h-hello?" I spoke, realizing that my voice is still husky. I cleared my throat.
"Are you Zade?" a girl's voice asked. She sounded hesitant.
"Yes, and who are you?" I made my voice cold and uninterested. What if this is a scam, right? I'm just being careful.
Well my name is Zade but that's not my real name. I'm only using that name on—
The other line became quite and I thought the call ended but when I check it, we're still connected
"I'm your fan..." There was silence for few seconds. "Can we meet?"
Wait, a fan called me?
The phone almost slipped through my hand. I was shocked like damn!
I am no longer sleepy.
"W-wait... H-how di—" I didn't get a chance to finish because she already ended the call.
Inalis ko sa tenga ang cellphone ko at wala sa sariling napatitig sa screen. I just can't believe it. Someone who called herself a fan of me got my number.
Maya-maya ay dinalaw na ulit ako ng antok. I yawned and lay down on the bed. I stretched my arms and I was already in a comfortable position when I heard a loud knock from the door.
"Kuya, breakfast!" I heard my younger sister's muffled voice.
I got up from the bed then hurriedly went to the door to open it. Naabutan ko ang kapatid ko na tumatakbo pababa ng hagdanan. Masyado siyang nagmamadali kaya naisip ko na baka magkamali siya ng hakbang.
"Slow down, Dane," sita ko sa kanya.
But she ignored me and ran to the kitchen. She won't ever listen to me.
Lalabas na rin sana ako ng kwarto para sumunod nang narinig kong tumunog ang cellphone ko na iniwan ko sa ibabaw ng kama. I took the phone with me and checked the new message as I went to the dining room.
My forehead creased when I read the message from an unknown number. It was a name of a specific cafe that I know.
I placed my phone inside my pocket after reading it and greeted my mother who was busy preparing breakfast.
"Good morning, Mom."
Naupo agad ako at nagsimulang kumain. Dane is busy texting on her phone. Naupo si Mom sa may tapat namin ni Dane. Kumunot ang noo niya kay Dane.
"Dane, no phones while eating," sita niya kay Dane. Sumimangot na lang si Dane at pinatong ang cellphone sa ibabaw ng lamesa.
"Mom, I'm going to the mall with Sarah," Dane said while chewing the food. She averted her eyes from the food to me and looked at me like I know what she meant.
"Oh, okay. Ihahatid ka ni Daze," Mom said. It's not a suggestion.
I was about to open my mouth to protest but my phone suddenly beeped. Mom's eyes darted on me. Kakasabi niya lang kanina na bawal mag cellphone habang kumakain.
Alangan akong ngumiti at sinilip ang cellphone ko sa ilalim ng mesa.
Meet me there. Today, at 9 am. Please?
My eyes widened then glanced to my Mom and my younger sister who was eyeing me with curiosity.
"Dane, hindi ata kita maihahatid. You can just ask our driver, right?" I said.
"Ayaw mo lang talaga akong ihatid." She rolled her eyes at me.
"I am meeting someone today, alright," I admitted. My mom and I won't let her go on her own. I know she is only fifteen years old.
A fifteen-year-old brat. She is very spoiled and she gets what she want whatever it takes.
I sighed in defeat. "Okay, fine. I'll drive you to the mall."
I managed to convince Dane to go earlier. Dahil nga may pupuntahan ako ngayon.
Akala ko, mapapadali lang ang paghatid ko kay Dane sa mall pero hindi ko naisip na traffic nga pala. Instead of thirty minutes drive, it turned into an hour. Pagkahatid ko kay Dane sa mall ay sinubukan kong mapabilis ang byahe papunta sa cafe na pupuntahan ko.
Nakahanap naman agad ako ng parking space malapit sa cafe at tinakbo ko na ang daan papunta sa glass door. I'm already an hour late and I'm not sure if she's still here.
I was about to push the glass door when someone suddenly opened it from the other side. I stepped backwards to make a way for the girl who just exited from the cafe.
I noticed that she was crying because of the unshed tears on her cheeks. Her hands were placed on her lips to prevent sobs but she failed to conceal it.
Hindi ko na siya napagmasdan ng matagal dahil nakalampas na siya sa akin at tumakbo na siya palayo. My eyes followed her until she disappeared from my sight.
Namalayan ko na lang na nagvibrate pala yung cellphone ko sa bulsa ng pantalon ko. Kinuha ko iyon at napakunot ang noo ko sa nabasa.
Sorry, I don't think I can meet you today. Pasensya sa abala. By the way, I'm Priencille
Wala sa sarili akong umuwi. I can't deny that I'm disappointed. I want to meet the first fan I had. The first one who read the story I wrote.
She is Priencille. The first one to supported my story. I can remember that username who gave me inspiring comments. She's the one who motivated me to continue writing. And now I can't believe that she called me this morning, asking me to meet her.
I was really exited and a bit nervous that time.
I hope there will be next time. Next time, I'll make sure that I'll be there on time or earlier.
I ate my dinner quietly, clouded with thoughts. My mom asked me if something's bothering me.
I only answered, "It's nothing." The I walked to my room without any word.
Later on, I found myself creating a story. I used her name as the main character. Since I don't know her surname, I used Rioflorido, my surname.
I was really planning to write a new story because I already finished my first story. I will dedicate this story for her.
Midnight came and my eyelids are starting to get heavy. I was able to write the prologue and chapter one. Before I went to sleep, I saved my draft online and clicked the button, publish.
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