Beyond Limits

Chapter 1

" Kinsley Xela S. Celeste, please explain the statement written on the board"

Bakit ba ang tagal matapos ng klase na ito. Puro pagkain na ang nasa utak ko! Naman kasi may pa extend'extend pa si maam na nalalaman! Hindi rin naman nakikinig mga kaklase ko. Alam ko na likaw ng bituka nito. Akala mo lang nakikinig kasi focus na focus kay maam pero saan saan na lumipad mga isip nila. Oh? anong problema nitong si Khalesie bakit nanlalaki ang mata nito nakatingin sa akin.

" Ano? " I whispered nasa unahang upuan ko siya kaya madali niya lang akong lingunin.

"Tawag ka ni maam umuusok na yong ilong oh! Tanga mo talaga kahit kaylan kang babae ka!" Khalesie whispered with those glaring eyes.

Mabilis akong napatingin sa unahan kung saan nakapamewang na si ma'am at nakatingin sa akin na parang hinihintay kung ibabagsak niya nalang ba ako o magtititrik nalang ng kandila!

" Uhm.. Maam, can you repeat the question? " She looked at me with disbelief and pointed the board using her lips.

"Meanings are in People" I read what was written on the board

" Maam, I believe that meanings are in people not in words, we are the one who attached meanings to words. The messages being communicated can be taken differently, depending on their own point of view, experiences, beliefs, culture, and values. Always remember that meanings are flexible, as experiences change, their meanings change. "

I answered and smiled shyly looking at ma'am. I heard my classmate cheered.

"That's the spirit!"

One of my classmate shouted. Like, I made something I should be proud for the rest of my life. Mga walanghiya sila marunong naman ako sa klasi kaso tamad nga lang.

I am currently a 3rd year Student at Peyton Mindanao University taking up Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. I don't know what has gotten into me but I wanted to see myself in the television soon, practicing my profession. Aside from that , my greatest dream is to published my own book. I really wanted to published a book and see my name written on it as an author. It's something I should be truly proud of someday. Looking forward for that day to come.

Pagkalabas namin napagdesisyonan nilang kumain muna sa canteen. Si Khalesie naman panay ang hila sa buhok ko . Aray naman!

" Oh, ano naman kasalanan ko?" I asked them kaso para na silang lion eh.

Anytime from now, sasabunutan na nila ako. They keep on throwing glares on me and slightly pulling my hair. Aray ha! Namumuro na sila. Andami nilang sinasabi kaso hindi ko pinakikinggan.

"Ano ba! Are you even listening? Tulak kita diyan eh! " Khale said almost shouting while stomping her feet.

May attitude problem talaga si Khale Ewan ko sa babaeng ito pero ang tapang tapang talaga parang kahit gaano kasakit ang mararanasan niya kaya niyang bumangon at lumaban ulit. Masaktan man siya paulit ulit bahala na. Pero ang gusto ko sa personality ni Khale, kapag sa tingin niyang hindi na talaga pwedi, titigil na siya.

" Tulak mo kung yan makakatulong sa'yo makatulog mamayang gabi" kaso napikon ata ang Gaga! tinulak nga ako pero bakit parang malamig ang pakiramdam ko?

" Oh my Gosh! Sorry. We didn't mean it" Khale said looking at the person behind me. Ngayon ko lang napagtanto basang basa na ako at nagsalpukan ang mga baso sa ulo ko!

Fuck.

Advance na ata ang summer ko sa dating ko ngayon. Nakahakot na kami ng atensyon ng mga estudyante kaya tumayo ako at yumuko sa taong nasa likod ko.

"Sorry po"I said shyly

Gusto ko nang umalis rito para na akong basahan. Tiningnan ko ang uniform ko na naghalo na ang kulay gawa ng mga natapong softdrinks. My upper uniform is white in color which made all the stains visible and take note my brassiere is color black! Bakat na bakat ang bra ko! While my skirt is color gray and the back portion of my skirt is all wet! Para naman akong Umihi nito. I looked at myself and pinpoint the kinds of softdrinks that got spilled all over me.

"Yellow, Pineapple juice. Orange, syempre orange Juice. Black, Coke. Ang sweet ko naman!" Kaya binatukan ako ni Khale.

I heard someone chuckled with what I said. I looked at them and my cheeks heated in embarrassment. Inagaw ko ang folder na dala- dala ni Ayah at tinabunan ko ang sa bandang dibdib. Enjoying the view?!

"No, no it's my fault. Do you want me to go with you? " Ha?

Tiningnan ko siya at nagulat nang mapagtanto ko kung sino ang taong nasa harap ko. It's Freaking Zahir! The Captain of the Basketball team of Peyton University. Nilingon ko si Khale kaya pala ang OA ng reaction niya kasi yung crush niya nasa likod ni Zahir! Pa demure effect pa siya halata naman na namumula na ang mukha sa kilig.

" I mean your head must have hurt - " Sabay turo niya sa mga baso sa sahig.

I took a step backward and exaggerate my hand motions while shaking my head.

" No, its okay. Sorry again" I smiled to assure him that I'm fine at hinila na ang mga kaibigan ko. Tamang kahihiyan na siguro 'yon at sa harap pa ng mga kilalang estudyante sa unibersidad.

" Wait, miss-?" I know for sure Zahir is referring to me.

I stop and turn my gaze to their direction . My forehead creased when I notice he is taking his jacket off and walked towards my direction. I remained still while looking at him walking like he is in some kind of fashion show. How can he be so handsome with just a simple gesture? I turned my head sideways just to notice that everyone in the canteen is staring at us. He snatch and handed the folder I am holding to Ayah and swiftly put his jacket on me.

"What are you doing? " I whispered, I'm certain right at this moment my face is already red.

"Putting you my jacket on. You'll catch a lot of attentions walking like that " His jaw clenched upon saying that. It's my first time seeing him this close and swear I want us to stay like this and stare on his deep eyes which is very welcoming.

" I think I would catch more attention wearing this" I said pointing his jacket that reach almost knee level. I saw him taking a step backward and checked me out from head to toe. He then laughed while scratching the back of his neck. Cute.

"Trust me, it's better that way" He flashed a cute smile, turned his back and walk away together with his friends or team mate ? I guess.

I turned my gazed to Khale and Ayah who I supposed, doesn't digest anything they witnessed a while ago. I am shocked with his actions, too. I don't know him personally and for the record, yes, I had a crush on him but that was before.

" Uuwi na ako. Gaga ka talaga Khale ginawa mo akong basahan! " I shouted at her at tinawanan lang nila ako with a wiggling eyebrows, sinundot pa nila and tagiliran ko na para bang may nakakakilig. Good thing wala na kaming klase kaya uuwi nalang ako at pinabayaan ang dalawa sa canteen na tumatawa na parang baliw.

Manang is shocked upon seeing me. Who wouldn't? Paaralan ang pinuntahan ko pero parang sa underground battle ako galing. I just smiled at her and continue walking. I went to my room, clean myself and dozed off to sleep. Sweet dreams!

Kinahaponan I got bored and wanted to scroll in the mall . I knew someone who would keep me company so sending him a message is what I did. Alam ko na di niya ako kayang tangihan.

To: Thatcher Amir

Where are you, love?

My phone ran and I smiled upon looking At the Callers name. Gotcha, baby!