The sky was clear of clouds, the moon is shining brightly and its contours are clearly seen when I decided to take a walk outside my house and buy a drink in the nearby convenience store. When I pass-by the corner of the street, a lady gave me a leaflet of the newly opened BH Komodoro Specialties. I realized that the owner of this store is my friend, BH Majaducon; he is really fond of Komodoro making his face look like one. As I reached the store to buy some beers, a TV interview from the legendary graphic editor of X-Men 5 and Harry Potter 7, Roberto Mari Lee, reveals his history, how did he start as an artist and how did he made those films like they were real. Chewee earns a lot now since most production companies hire him to edit the computer graphics of their films. As I watched his interview, hearing his fluent English but still his Cebuano roots are still evident, I reminisced the first time we met in Tropicana Resort on the year 2008. I paid my purchase and went home directly.
When I was home, I opened some of beers I bought; I grabbed a magazine to read upon. An article that enthralled me was by a friend of mine, Shendrick Henares, and it was all about living life without regrets. He is now the editor-in-chief of that magazine I read. Another article written there was about a muscle building vitamin for men out there, I was flabbergasted when I saw Mike there posing for the supplement. The caption tells that Michael Rey Valencia now is a commercial model but part time only since he is still taking up his Masteral degree in Public Administration. I kept on thinking our early years, the ones we’re together and having some fun. While I am remembering, a phone call from Ferlyn distorted my attention. She is telling me that it’s my turn to watch and supervise Elokuence for she will be late for her show. Ferlyn Micaela Pareja is now a prominent ramp model/actress of the country, a celebrated lady that is the envy of all girls. She will have a live program with an exclusive interview with Kris Aquino. Elokuence by the way is our “restaurant slash bar” that we five friends put up. It is now the talk of the town due to its finesse aura yet conducive for everybody.
I got dressed and went to Elokuence immediately, when I arrived there, Fe instantly endorsed to me the current things needed to know. She will be fetch by his boyfriend or we can call him husband-to-be because marriage is the only thing lacking. Nathaniel Andrew Dagsaan is waiting outside the office where Fe and I were talking at. He is now a young executive officer of Apple, for his age he is quite a fast bloomer since he reached an executive position. Then, they left Elokuence. As I was seating in the office, I am dumbfounded turned hilariously laughing on the floor when I remembered their love story during college days. With those fights and sweet moments, still they rise up against the wind of adversity. From stupid cheating assholes, and insecure bitching ex’s to super duper mega extra ultra hyper sweet moments, we all have seen them encounter those. Not a moment we thought they’re not attuned. Inasmuch as they are damn PERFECT together. The chemistry of them is very noticeable and they become a head turner, even heart breakers, these are for those who keep on hoping they would break up.
There is no problem in the office so I decided to check the Essay Papers of my students. By the way, I am Joffrey Marquez, RN MAN. I am a Clinical Instructor in De La Salle University and at the same time a Chief Nurse in St. Luke’s Hospital. Ergo, I have fulfilled my dream to be a teacher. So, I was checking the essays. I read from one of my essays, a student wrote in his paper, “ana lang”. He may not know that I know Cebuano language, so he will receive a demerit for that. Reading that I instantly remember Al. It’s his expression definitely. So I called him up, ask him if he could come over after his class. Atty. Al-Musawwir Omal is a professor of Labor Laws in the University of Philippines and at the same time affiliated with the ACCRA Law Offices. So he said that he do have plans of coming over and he is actually on his way now to fetch Lloyd in his condo unit. After he would fetch Lloyd, they would directly proceed here in Elokuence. Lloyd Jason Gualvez, PHD is also a professor in the Ateneo de Manila University in the Chemistry Department at the same time a consultant of Wyeth.
After checking the essays of my students regarding their perception to pre-marital sex, I decided to take a look in my email. I received an email from Karen, she is still in South Korea right now. She decided to still stay there since his ex-boyfriend, Lee Min Ho, wants to make up for her. Karen Monte de Ramos is now a young businesswoman. She is a stockholder of a famous mall in the country and still be able to stay humble and simple. She states that he hates Min Ho since he gives her goose bumps when he does sweet things. I also received a message in Friendster from my long friend Shiera. The letter says she misses us and shares that she’ll be coming home for Christmas. Shiera Joy Magdaluyo is a modern heroine since she works as a Head Nurse Supervisor in Canada right now.
I was done with the Internet when a knock on the door caught my attention. I was surprised when I saw Shiela. Shiela May Biboso is in Australia for she works in PauShe Hotel as the Head Chef there. I was surprised because she told us that she will arrive the next day. Al and Lloyd followed her coming, so all of us were loud again. The hell we give, we own the place dude! Shiela told us that she saw Kent in Canberra; he mentioned that Kent Galapon is a Nurse in a traveling cruise and was able to travel a lot of countries.
We waited for Fe and Andy to come back in Elokuence, so that we will have another enjoying session together. When they arrived, we started to talk like the old days. Remembering our funny moments during the days when we’re still a little bit younger. It was quite a realization that time never moves backward, that we are so moving forward. It was 10 years after our graduation in college. As our age develops, so does our maturity. Al is still asking me about his wrinkles and how to remove them. The fear of everybody, aging, is inevitable but as long as Belo is there then there’s a way.
We talked a lot, mostly we discussed about the wedding of Fe and Andy. They had their plans already about it and they are so financially ready. Fe wants just a simple wedding with just few chosen people invited. They plan to have it by the next year so that Shiera, Karen and Maycee could come. After that, we all talked about the topic, “How did we become friends like this? How would our lives be without each other?” We chat, talked and chat until dawn like we wish that time would freeze just for us, just for now, just for a moment like this.
After the happy things we’ve talked and shouted, we all planned to travel to Boracay during May time. So reminisce about the Gumasa trip we made 12 years ago. The night rested and sunshine came out yet we are still energetic and unstoppable but we have to give it a break so we parted ways, Shiela stayed with me. We will see each other later for another happy event, but this day couldn’t be passed without writing it on my diary and dated April 25, 2019.
We pop up the cork and we cling on the glasses, we tossed for the future and drink for the past, it might not be easy but nevertheless this is one of the best days of our lives.
Created by: Jop
06-16-09
haha. yan na makaya ko. gawa ako sunod ung may drama. ung real life na natin. abangan nyo a. haha comment kau kng nu feel nio bout this post. haha
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