imbaustic
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I dont own this. credits sa author at kay ladiesconfessions ng pse
What started as a simple birthday party that turned out to be one of my unfaithful acts in my life. To a reconciliation with my then boyfriend, Julius, and to be living normally again with him that time. Which in the end, had me sleeping with somebody else all over again. Yep, the story of my young college life!
It was almost a year after I had that steamy altercation with Alvin, a friend of my best friend's boyfriend, that happened in a party. Julius didn't really find out what went down between me and Alvin. I kept it as a dark secret from him for a long, long time. We had a chance to fix our relationship, in just one “reconciliation sex” with my boyfriend, an offer that he couldn't really turn down. After that, everything was going smoothly again and we were back into that “boyfriend, girlfriend” thingy. Both of us were at our last semester that time and focusing solely in our studies. Despite the pressure we were having in school, Julius and I still managed to find time to date and of course, “make love”. It's one of our ways to step back and un-stress for a while, before heading back to rigorous studying.
Things were heading into the right direction thus far, but one day, while I was still in class, I received a text message from an unknown number.
??: Hi, Lisa! Musta?
Me: Sino 'to?
??: It's me, Alvin. From Nico's party, do you still remember?
I was sure that Dee, my best friend, gave my number to him. The process of removing Alvin out of my mind, after that incident, haunted me back in that single day. Flashback happened, like a trip to the past. My mind didn't want me to reply to his message, but honestly, I didn't know why I did. So...
Me: Hi, Alvin!
And then it began... again...
Alvin and I became discreet text mates. I even changed his phonebook's name to a feminine name so Julius wouldn't notice. I didn't mean no harm to my boyfriend, Alvin and I were just exchanging messages, but that was being deceitful to him again. That time, the best way I have thought of, was just to hide everything from him. Yes, I was young and stupid.
One Saturday afternoon, I was with Julius. We were in a restaurant, eating our lunch, when Alvin sent me a message...
Alvin: Hey! Musta? Gawa mo?
I carefully texted him back...
Me: I'm with Julius. Can't text you right now.
Alvin: Ah, okay. I miss you na kasi. Kelan ba tayo magkikita?
Me: I told you. We can't meet-up. Hindi pwede.
Alvin: Tagal na nating magkatext, hindi mo pa ako pagbibigyan. Just for a coffee man lang?
Me: I said NO! Let's just savor the communication we have right now. At least, nakakapagusap pa tayo kahit papaano.
“Sino ba yang katext mo?”, Julius suddenly asked.
“Ah, si Rita, babe. Nangungulit. Nagyayayang manuod ng sine.”, as I quickly put my phone back inside my bag and kept it on vibrate mode.
“Okay. Pero sasama ako ha?”, he insisted.
“Sure, babe. No problem.”
I just pretended that it was really an invite from one of my friends. That's how it was with Julius, after the party incident, he didn't let me go out on my own. He was overly protective of me. He always come with me every time me and friends or classmates will have some get-together.
For me and Alvin, we were just text buds at that time. Nothing more, nothing less. He was really insisting to see me again, but I didn't want to. I know what was going to happen if we meet-up. I was not buying to all that “coffee” BS that he wanted. I kept what we have at that moment as it is.
Months have passed and Julius and I both graduated from college. A relief from an hard-earned brain-sucking hard work that we went through. The focus now lied on getting a job and experiencing the “real” world. We wasted no time and search for job hirings across the internet and newspapers. Julius wanted to work in an IT company, while I looked for an opening in a bank or any work where my skills will suit into.
I was at home, one night, when Alvin texted me...
Alvin: Hey! Congrats nga pala! I've heard from Dee that you guys already graduated.
Me: Thanks! Tapos na din lahat ng paghihirap. Now, the real haunt starts.
Alvin: Anu ba plan mo? Ano gusto mong work?
Me: Anything. Basta more on banking.
Alvin: Bakit hindi ka mag sales? I'm sure matatanggap ka kaagad kasi maganda ka and sexy. Hehe!
Me: Ayoko nga! I'm sure Julius won't let me work in that kind of work. Alam mo naman yun, masyadong possessive.
Alvin: Well, hindi ko siya masisisi. After what happened to us, siguradong every galaw mo, bantay-sarado ka.
Me: Yep! It sucks but that's what it is.
Alvin: Hm. Hope I could help you finding a job. Gusto mo samahan kita?
Me: Huh?! Alam mo namang hindi pwede eh! 'Wag mo nang balakin.
Alvin: Hindi ka ba pwedeng makalusot? Or make an alibi?
Me: Alvin, ayokong makipagkita sayo! Don't push it!
Alvin: Just for an hour, Lisa. I promise, we will just talk.
Me: No! Anyway, goodnight!
Alvin: Just for a day? Hindi nako mangungulit afterwards. I swear!
I didn't reply to his last message. Instead, I called Julius to have a quick talk with him...
“Hello?”, as he answered the phone.
“Hi, babe! How are you? May nahanap ka nang work?”, I questioned.
“Yup! Actually, my interview ako bukas. Sa Makati 'tong company na'to. Hope I could be on time.”, he said.
“Ah, talaga? That's nice! What time will be your interview?”
“9AM. Pwede mo ba akong gisingin, babe? Pero mag aalarm din ako.”
“Sure! Gusto mo samahan kita?”
“Hm, wag na po. Ako na lang. Sunduin na lang kita after ng interview. Ok lang sa'yo?”
“Ok, sige. I'll just spend my time finding jobs online.”
“Sige po. Anyway, sleep na tayo, babe?”
“Ok po. Goodnight and good luck tomorrow!”
“Thanks, babe! I love you!”
“I love you too! Bye!”, as I hang up the phone.
After the call, I saw multiple messages from Alvin but I didn't read it. Hence, I went to sleep as well.
Julius' interview went great and he was actually given a contract after a few days. He began working in that company after two weeks as a network analyst. On the other hand, I was still a bum. Had a couple of interviews myself but I didn't get any follow-ups from these companies afterwards. Luck was not on my side and I was getting frustrated and peer pressure was all over me.
Since then, I was becoming aloof with Alvin and very seldom that I reply to his text messages. I was merely focussing on getting a job because I didn't want to be left out in the dark while Julius was starting to build a career on his work. Because of these circumstances, our time with each other was beginning to diminish. We still date every now and then but not like when we were in college. Reality was starting to sink in and it was biting me hard.
One weekday night, I was just in my room and doing nothing and had an urge to call Julius and invite him to come over at home...
“Hey, babe!”, as he picked up the call.
“Hi! San ka na po?”
“Pauwi na po. Bakit, babe?”
“Wala lang. Miss na kasi kita. Can you come over here? Wala naman sila Mom and Dad eh, nag dinner out.”
“Hm, okay. Will be there in an hour or less. Medyo traffic po kasi.”
“No problem. I can wait po. Just let me know when you're near.”
“Okay po. Love you!”
“Love you too! Bye!”, as I dropped the call.
Short after, Alvin texted me...
Alvin: Hey! I miss you! Can you reply naman?
Me: Why?
Alvin: Oh, finally! Wala lang. I miss having a conversation with you. How have you been?
Me: Eh wala naman tayong paguusapan. And besides, I'm not obliged to text you back. For me, you're just a text buddy.
Alvin: Ouch! Sakit naman 'non. But it's okay, I know you still have Julius, but I just wanted to talk. That's all.
Me: Can you talk with someone else? Madaming pwede diyan na single, I'm sure!
Alvin: Ikaw po kasi gusto ko. Matagal na. Sorry to be honest but it's the truth, Lisa.
Me: You know we can't be with each other. Bakit ba ipinagpipilitan mo pa?!
Alvin: Gusto ko lang naman malaman mo yung nararamdaman ko. Kung walang way, then that's fine with me.
Me: Sorry, Alvin. Hindi talaga mangyayari yung gusto mo. Don't text me anymore! Please!
Alvin: Lisa, please? Can we just continue exchanging text messages?
He didn't receive anything from me after that. Alvin sent a couple of text messages more but I just bypassed it.
Pass 730 in the evening when Julius arrived. Before I let him in, I made sure that Alvin's messages were deleted. I embraced and hugged him immediately the minute he walked inside the front door. That's how I truly missed him. We ate dinner and had long talks about his day. Afterwards, we went straight up to my room and had our longing sex. But it was different. Somehow, he was lacking some passion while we were doing it. Julius just laid down and let me do my thing. He might be tired or something, but the affection was not present that time. Nonetheless, I just let it pass.
A couple of days after, I got a phone call from one of the companies I've applied for, a few weeks back. They've invited me to sign a contract of a job offer. I was so glad! Finally, I was going to have a job! Julius didn't know about it yet because I wanted to surprise him in his office and tell him the good news personally. Since the company was just a few meters from where his office at, it's a no-hassle for me.
I first went to the bank company to have my contract signed. It just took a matter of minutes and I was so delighted that they even offered me a better entry-level salary. More than what I was expecting! They asked me if I could start the next work week, which I agreed on right away. Left the building with so much joy and before heading to Julius' office, I decided to drop by at the nearest bakery shop to buy a small cake so we could have a little celebration or something.
It was 2PM at that time and I'm sure Julius has already taken his lunch. Arrived at the vicinity and went up to the floor where his company is on. He has no idea I was going there at that point, so I was pretty sure that he'll be so thrilled to see me. When I got into the reception area, I asked for him from one of the receptionists.
“Yes po, how can I help you, ma'am”, the front desk lady asked me.
“Hi! I'm looking for Julius Mendoza.”, as I told her.
“Wait a minute lang po. Let me call his extension number.”, she replied.
“Ok, thank you!”
Few moments after...
“Ma'am, Sir Julius is not on the floor daw po. Bumaba daw po sabi ng colleague niya.”
“Ah, talaga? Saan po kaya nagpunta?”, cluelessly asked her.
“Hindi po nabanggit, ma'am. Upo na lang po muna kayo sa reception area and pakihintay na lang po.”, as she instructed.
And so I did. Couple of minutes more have passed and no sign of Julius yet. So, I texted him...
Me: Babe? Gawa mu na po?
What started as a simple birthday party that turned out to be one of my unfaithful acts in my life. To a reconciliation with my then boyfriend, Julius, and to be living normally again with him that time. Which in the end, had me sleeping with somebody else all over again. Yep, the story of my young college life!
It was almost a year after I had that steamy altercation with Alvin, a friend of my best friend's boyfriend, that happened in a party. Julius didn't really find out what went down between me and Alvin. I kept it as a dark secret from him for a long, long time. We had a chance to fix our relationship, in just one “reconciliation sex” with my boyfriend, an offer that he couldn't really turn down. After that, everything was going smoothly again and we were back into that “boyfriend, girlfriend” thingy. Both of us were at our last semester that time and focusing solely in our studies. Despite the pressure we were having in school, Julius and I still managed to find time to date and of course, “make love”. It's one of our ways to step back and un-stress for a while, before heading back to rigorous studying.
Things were heading into the right direction thus far, but one day, while I was still in class, I received a text message from an unknown number.
??: Hi, Lisa! Musta?
Me: Sino 'to?
??: It's me, Alvin. From Nico's party, do you still remember?
I was sure that Dee, my best friend, gave my number to him. The process of removing Alvin out of my mind, after that incident, haunted me back in that single day. Flashback happened, like a trip to the past. My mind didn't want me to reply to his message, but honestly, I didn't know why I did. So...
Me: Hi, Alvin!
And then it began... again...
Alvin and I became discreet text mates. I even changed his phonebook's name to a feminine name so Julius wouldn't notice. I didn't mean no harm to my boyfriend, Alvin and I were just exchanging messages, but that was being deceitful to him again. That time, the best way I have thought of, was just to hide everything from him. Yes, I was young and stupid.
One Saturday afternoon, I was with Julius. We were in a restaurant, eating our lunch, when Alvin sent me a message...
Alvin: Hey! Musta? Gawa mo?
I carefully texted him back...
Me: I'm with Julius. Can't text you right now.
Alvin: Ah, okay. I miss you na kasi. Kelan ba tayo magkikita?
Me: I told you. We can't meet-up. Hindi pwede.
Alvin: Tagal na nating magkatext, hindi mo pa ako pagbibigyan. Just for a coffee man lang?
Me: I said NO! Let's just savor the communication we have right now. At least, nakakapagusap pa tayo kahit papaano.
“Sino ba yang katext mo?”, Julius suddenly asked.
“Ah, si Rita, babe. Nangungulit. Nagyayayang manuod ng sine.”, as I quickly put my phone back inside my bag and kept it on vibrate mode.
“Okay. Pero sasama ako ha?”, he insisted.
“Sure, babe. No problem.”
I just pretended that it was really an invite from one of my friends. That's how it was with Julius, after the party incident, he didn't let me go out on my own. He was overly protective of me. He always come with me every time me and friends or classmates will have some get-together.
For me and Alvin, we were just text buds at that time. Nothing more, nothing less. He was really insisting to see me again, but I didn't want to. I know what was going to happen if we meet-up. I was not buying to all that “coffee” BS that he wanted. I kept what we have at that moment as it is.
Months have passed and Julius and I both graduated from college. A relief from an hard-earned brain-sucking hard work that we went through. The focus now lied on getting a job and experiencing the “real” world. We wasted no time and search for job hirings across the internet and newspapers. Julius wanted to work in an IT company, while I looked for an opening in a bank or any work where my skills will suit into.
I was at home, one night, when Alvin texted me...
Alvin: Hey! Congrats nga pala! I've heard from Dee that you guys already graduated.
Me: Thanks! Tapos na din lahat ng paghihirap. Now, the real haunt starts.
Alvin: Anu ba plan mo? Ano gusto mong work?
Me: Anything. Basta more on banking.
Alvin: Bakit hindi ka mag sales? I'm sure matatanggap ka kaagad kasi maganda ka and sexy. Hehe!
Me: Ayoko nga! I'm sure Julius won't let me work in that kind of work. Alam mo naman yun, masyadong possessive.
Alvin: Well, hindi ko siya masisisi. After what happened to us, siguradong every galaw mo, bantay-sarado ka.
Me: Yep! It sucks but that's what it is.
Alvin: Hm. Hope I could help you finding a job. Gusto mo samahan kita?
Me: Huh?! Alam mo namang hindi pwede eh! 'Wag mo nang balakin.
Alvin: Hindi ka ba pwedeng makalusot? Or make an alibi?
Me: Alvin, ayokong makipagkita sayo! Don't push it!
Alvin: Just for an hour, Lisa. I promise, we will just talk.
Me: No! Anyway, goodnight!
Alvin: Just for a day? Hindi nako mangungulit afterwards. I swear!
I didn't reply to his last message. Instead, I called Julius to have a quick talk with him...
“Hello?”, as he answered the phone.
“Hi, babe! How are you? May nahanap ka nang work?”, I questioned.
“Yup! Actually, my interview ako bukas. Sa Makati 'tong company na'to. Hope I could be on time.”, he said.
“Ah, talaga? That's nice! What time will be your interview?”
“9AM. Pwede mo ba akong gisingin, babe? Pero mag aalarm din ako.”
“Sure! Gusto mo samahan kita?”
“Hm, wag na po. Ako na lang. Sunduin na lang kita after ng interview. Ok lang sa'yo?”
“Ok, sige. I'll just spend my time finding jobs online.”
“Sige po. Anyway, sleep na tayo, babe?”
“Ok po. Goodnight and good luck tomorrow!”
“Thanks, babe! I love you!”
“I love you too! Bye!”, as I hang up the phone.
After the call, I saw multiple messages from Alvin but I didn't read it. Hence, I went to sleep as well.
Julius' interview went great and he was actually given a contract after a few days. He began working in that company after two weeks as a network analyst. On the other hand, I was still a bum. Had a couple of interviews myself but I didn't get any follow-ups from these companies afterwards. Luck was not on my side and I was getting frustrated and peer pressure was all over me.
Since then, I was becoming aloof with Alvin and very seldom that I reply to his text messages. I was merely focussing on getting a job because I didn't want to be left out in the dark while Julius was starting to build a career on his work. Because of these circumstances, our time with each other was beginning to diminish. We still date every now and then but not like when we were in college. Reality was starting to sink in and it was biting me hard.
One weekday night, I was just in my room and doing nothing and had an urge to call Julius and invite him to come over at home...
“Hey, babe!”, as he picked up the call.
“Hi! San ka na po?”
“Pauwi na po. Bakit, babe?”
“Wala lang. Miss na kasi kita. Can you come over here? Wala naman sila Mom and Dad eh, nag dinner out.”
“Hm, okay. Will be there in an hour or less. Medyo traffic po kasi.”
“No problem. I can wait po. Just let me know when you're near.”
“Okay po. Love you!”
“Love you too! Bye!”, as I dropped the call.
Short after, Alvin texted me...
Alvin: Hey! I miss you! Can you reply naman?
Me: Why?
Alvin: Oh, finally! Wala lang. I miss having a conversation with you. How have you been?
Me: Eh wala naman tayong paguusapan. And besides, I'm not obliged to text you back. For me, you're just a text buddy.
Alvin: Ouch! Sakit naman 'non. But it's okay, I know you still have Julius, but I just wanted to talk. That's all.
Me: Can you talk with someone else? Madaming pwede diyan na single, I'm sure!
Alvin: Ikaw po kasi gusto ko. Matagal na. Sorry to be honest but it's the truth, Lisa.
Me: You know we can't be with each other. Bakit ba ipinagpipilitan mo pa?!
Alvin: Gusto ko lang naman malaman mo yung nararamdaman ko. Kung walang way, then that's fine with me.
Me: Sorry, Alvin. Hindi talaga mangyayari yung gusto mo. Don't text me anymore! Please!
Alvin: Lisa, please? Can we just continue exchanging text messages?
He didn't receive anything from me after that. Alvin sent a couple of text messages more but I just bypassed it.
Pass 730 in the evening when Julius arrived. Before I let him in, I made sure that Alvin's messages were deleted. I embraced and hugged him immediately the minute he walked inside the front door. That's how I truly missed him. We ate dinner and had long talks about his day. Afterwards, we went straight up to my room and had our longing sex. But it was different. Somehow, he was lacking some passion while we were doing it. Julius just laid down and let me do my thing. He might be tired or something, but the affection was not present that time. Nonetheless, I just let it pass.
A couple of days after, I got a phone call from one of the companies I've applied for, a few weeks back. They've invited me to sign a contract of a job offer. I was so glad! Finally, I was going to have a job! Julius didn't know about it yet because I wanted to surprise him in his office and tell him the good news personally. Since the company was just a few meters from where his office at, it's a no-hassle for me.
I first went to the bank company to have my contract signed. It just took a matter of minutes and I was so delighted that they even offered me a better entry-level salary. More than what I was expecting! They asked me if I could start the next work week, which I agreed on right away. Left the building with so much joy and before heading to Julius' office, I decided to drop by at the nearest bakery shop to buy a small cake so we could have a little celebration or something.
It was 2PM at that time and I'm sure Julius has already taken his lunch. Arrived at the vicinity and went up to the floor where his company is on. He has no idea I was going there at that point, so I was pretty sure that he'll be so thrilled to see me. When I got into the reception area, I asked for him from one of the receptionists.
“Yes po, how can I help you, ma'am”, the front desk lady asked me.
“Hi! I'm looking for Julius Mendoza.”, as I told her.
“Wait a minute lang po. Let me call his extension number.”, she replied.
“Ok, thank you!”
Few moments after...
“Ma'am, Sir Julius is not on the floor daw po. Bumaba daw po sabi ng colleague niya.”
“Ah, talaga? Saan po kaya nagpunta?”, cluelessly asked her.
“Hindi po nabanggit, ma'am. Upo na lang po muna kayo sa reception area and pakihintay na lang po.”, as she instructed.
And so I did. Couple of minutes more have passed and no sign of Julius yet. So, I texted him...
Me: Babe? Gawa mu na po?