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Know Your Media Law

We are currently engaging on the digital era where almost every information is instant. A click of a mouse or a push of the enter button can result to viral posts. Sometimes, not all posts are accepted by many. Numerous people are sensitive about their principles in life. I bet every person don’t want to have pornographic site-like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram walls, right? Well, except to those who are into obscenity. But for most of us, we are against obscenity and indecency.

According to a website:  

“Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.  That may seem clear enough, but determining what obscene, indecent and profane mean can be difficult, depending on who you talk to.”

Also:

“Obscene content must appeal to an average person's prurient interest; depict or describe sexual conduct in a "patently offensive" way; and, taken as a whole, lack serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.

Indecent content portrays sexual or excretory organs or activities in a way that does not meet the three-prong test for obscenity.”

Truth be told, some women are violated regarding obscenity and idecency. Here in the Philippines for example, Pastor Hokage groups are scattered on Facebook and it disseminates nude photos of women without their permission. It is obviously a violation to the media law and women rights. 

According to a local news agency,  “A number of secret Facebook groups, many of which are named with religious overtones, have been exposed for illicitly sharing obscene photos of women among members. The secret groups often bear names such as "Pastor Hokage Bible Study," with members using terms such as "Amen" to express their affirmation over the illicit posts. To be accepted as a 'pastor' or a member, a new user must present an "ambag" — their collection of illicit photos. Membership of the secret Facebook groups range from 9,000 to 2 million.”

But according to National Bureau of Investigation, they already warned those members of the said groups that they are liable for some cases like violating child pornography and anti-voyeurism laws.

But according to esquiremag.ph as stated by BJ delos Santos, criminal lawyer and partner at the A.B. S. Law Firm:

“Another caveat is that not all of the Hokage groups' posts, while clearly offensive, could be considered as violating the law. Sharing women's nude photos or sex videos is illegal under R.A. 9995 or The Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009. But what happens when Hokages steal photos of a woman in a bikini, or a woman having coffee in what happens to be a slightly revealing top?

"What the law punishes is stealing and posting a photo of the 'private area of a person under circumstances in which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy,'" delos Santos says.  

He explains that Section 3(e) of the law defines the “private area of a person” as the “naked or undergarment-clad genitals, pubic area, buttocks or female breast of an individual." Situations where the person can expect their intimate areas to stay intimate include those "in which a reasonable person would believe that a private area of the person would not be visible to the public, regardless of whether that person is in a public or private place” under Section 3(f).”

Also, In his opinion, an innocent photo of a fully clothed woman whose cleavage is slightly visible would fall under the law, since it defines the "female breast" as "any portion" under Section 3(c).On the other hand, the case of a bikini-clad woman posing provocatively at the beach is tricky. Is it reasonable to claim she didn't think her private areas would be visible, given that she was at the beach? Does her bikini count as undergarments?  

Because the law focuses on voyeurism, it falls short when it comes to protecting women who simply wanted to post their bikini photos online. "It protects women who post pictures of themselves without any clear intention of making their photos 'revealing' so to speak, but apparently not those whose intention appears otherwise. The term “voyeurism” covers the first example, but not the second," delos Santos says.”

But then again, people should be more decisive when and when not to send nudes even if he/she is your boyfriend/girlfriend. As what they say, think before you click.

Sources: 

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/obscene-indecent-and-profane-broadcasts

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/hashtag/content/616746/pastor-hokage-fb-groups-trading-lewd-photos-of-women-exposed/story/

https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/notes-and-essays/Does-the-Law-Protect-Us-From-Pastor-Hokage-Harrasment-a1628-20170714-lfrm2

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Mushroom Pa More

           Kilala ang CvSU sa napakaraming pagkain. Ilan sa mga ito ay napipitas lang tulad ng rambutan, nabibili tulad ng tonkatsu at Panini sandwich. Hindi ka magugutom sa CvSU kapag may pera ka kasi maraming choice na pagpipilian. Daig mo pa ang polygamous mong ex sa maraming pinagsasaba-sabay. Parang love lang, hindi mo alam kung anong susundin mo, bulsa mo bang naghihingalo o ang himutok ng iyong sikmura?

           Pero maiba tayo, since nagkalat ang maraming pagkain nga sa CvSU ay karamihan dito ay gawa sa karneng baboy o manok. Nakakasad lang kasi ubos na nga bulsa mo, tataba ka pa. Ang saklap lang bes noh? But the long agony is over mga bes, may nadiskubre akong kapalit ng mga mamantikang baboy, manok at baka na yan. Hindi lang healthy, murang-mura pa. Oh, saan ka pa?

           I present to you the oyster mushroom. Ito ay mabibili sa Gate 2 o mas kilalang Marketing ng mga CvSUeños. Sa halagang 25 pesos (kasama na ang kanin) ay siguradong mabubusog ka sa sarap nito. Ito ay magandang alternatibo sa karne kasi marami itong health benefits. Ayon sa aking nakalap na impormasyon, ito ay sagana sa Vitamin B Complex nagpapanatili sa katawan natin na masigla at Vitamin D na nagpapatibay ng kasulugan ng buto. Buti pa ang mushroom ay healthy para sa iyo. Hindi tulad ng relasyon mong toxic na. Maliban sa mga bitamina ay wala itong fat, cholesterol at gluten na pangunahing sanhi ng pagtaba. Nabusog ka na, hindi ka pa magkakataba at magkakahighblood.  Sagana rin ito sa mga mineral tulad ng Selenium, Potassium, Riboflavin at Niacin na kailangan ng ating katawan. Napakagaling diba? At hindi pa dito nagtatapos ang benepisyo ng kabuteng ito. Take note mga bes, 100% organic ito proving na biyaya ito ni mother nature para sa atin.

           Ayon sa aking napag-alaman ay dinudumog ito ng mga CvSUeños dahil maliban sa mura ito ay sulit pa para sa isang state university student na naghahanap ng mura pero sulit na makakain. Hindi ka magsisisi sa pagkaing ito. Hindi tulad ng ex mong pinagsisihan mon g mahalin.

           Nakachikahan ko nang saglit ang isa sa mga tinderang nasa likod ng oyster mushroom. Ayon sa kanya, perfect daw ito sa ketchup o kaya sab ago nilang sweet sauce na pwede ring ilagay sa kanin. Kung gusto ng kaunting kilig katulad ng mga taong kulang sa pag-ibig, lagyan lamang ng kaunting suka. Kung gusto naman ng kaunting sipa, lagyan lamang ng sili. Oh diba, everybody happy?

           So what are you waiting guys? Pumunta na ng Gate 2 sa CvSU at chibugin ang crispy fried oyster mushrooms. Siguradong mag-eenjoy ka at maging ang iyong tropa sa sarap na dala nito.

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Mushroom Pa More

             Kilala ang CvSU sa napakaraming pagkain. Ilan sa mga ito ay napipitas lang tulad ng rambutan, nabibili tulad ng tonkatsu at Panini sandwich. Hindi ka magugutom sa CvSU kapag may pera ka kasi maraming choice na pagpipilian. Daig mo pa ang polygamous mong ex sa maraming pinagsasaba-sabay. Parang love lang, hindi mo alam kung anong susundin mo, bulsa mo bang naghihingalo o ang himutok ng iyong sikmura?

           Pero maiba tayo, since nagkalat ang maraming pagkain nga sa CvSU ay karamihan dito ay gawa sa karneng baboy o manok. Nakakasad lang kasi ubos na nga bulsa mo, tataba ka pa. Ang saklap lang bes noh? But the long agony is over mga bes, may nadiskubre akong kapalit ng mga mamantikang baboy, manok at baka na yan. Hindi lang healthy, murang-mura pa. Oh, saan ka pa?

           I present to you the oyster mushroom. Ito ay mabibili sa Gate 2 o mas kilalang Marketing ng mga CvSUeños. Sa halagang 25 pesos (kasama na ang kanin) ay siguradong mabubusog ka sa sarap nito. Ito ay magandang alternatibo sa karne kasi marami itong health benefits. Ayon sa aking nakalap na impormasyon, ito ay sagana sa Vitamin B Complex nagpapanatili sa katawan natin na masigla at Vitamin D na nagpapatibay ng kasulugan ng buto. Buti pa ang mushroom ay healthy para sa iyo. Hindi tulad ng relasyon mong toxic na. Maliban sa mga bitamina ay wala itong fat, cholesterol at gluten na pangunahing sanhi ng pagtaba. Nabusog ka na, hindi ka pa magkakataba at magkakahighblood.  Sagana rin ito sa mga mineral tulad ng Selenium, Potassium, Riboflavin at Niacin na kailangan ng ating katawan. Napakagaling diba? At hindi pa dito nagtatapos ang benepisyo ng kabuteng ito. Take note mga bes, 100% organic ito proving na biyaya ito ni mother nature para sa atin.

           Ayon sa aking napag-alaman ay dinudumog ito ng mga CvSUeños dahil maliban sa mura ito ay sulit pa para sa isang state university student na naghahanap ng mura pero sulit na makakain. Hindi ka magsisisi sa pagkaing ito. Hindi tulad ng ex mong pinagsisihan mon g mahalin.

           Nakachikahan ko nang saglit ang isa sa mga tinderang nasa likod ng oyster mushroom. Ayon sa kanya, perfect daw ito sa ketchup o kaya sab ago nilang sweet sauce na pwede ring ilagay sa kanin. Kung gusto ng kaunting kilig katulad ng mga taong kulang sa pag-ibig, lagyan lamang ng kaunting suka. Kung gusto naman ng kaunting sipa, lagyan lamang ng sili. Oh diba, everybody happy?

           So what are you waiting guys? Pumunta na ng Gate 2 sa CvSU at chibugin ang crispy fried oyster mushrooms. Siguradong mag-eenjoy ka at maging ang iyong tropa sa sarap na dala nito.

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Citi-Journ

Citizen Journalism is the real deal when you want to be an aspiring journalist without having a Bachelor’s degree. Just post something worth as of a news and make it viral then boom, you’re a citizen journalist. But what it takes to be a citizen journalist?

Aside from the usual essentials such as technology and problem, you need to have that journalistic point of view. You have to be fair and equal with proper judgment. Emotions are not something to consider for it crosses the line as a citizen journalist. But on the contrary, if it is for the common good, might as well share the news.

TV networks have provided segments to those who are into citizen journalism. This enhances the chance of a big news to be discovered as soon as possible. Some of the biggest news are discovered from the fruits of citizen journalists. Isn’t that great?

But moreover, you guys are ought to be critical on what to post online. Citizen journalism can be dangerous if live crimes are covered blow by blow. You might get hurt on the process. As a responsible citizen journalist, know when and when not to engage in citizen journalism.

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Infographics for starters in writing. 

Source: https://www.wattpad.com/story/25279524-just-write-it-guide

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This Jae is illegal. <3

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Kei Tsukishima, my new anime character obsession.

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"I'm sorry, the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, 'cause she's dead."

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Buwan ng Wika 2017 Entry No.1

 I was not able to see the whole “Takbo Para sa Wika” due to late wake up calls. But, I was able to see the aftermath of it. Students who participated wore their Physical Education uniforms while the non participants wore their OOTD’s for it’s a wash-day Wednesday at CvSU-Main campus. 

At late morning till early afternoon, my friends and I bonded for a while to wait for the afternoon Cultural show at CvSU Gymnasium. We spent it with food and a handful of conversation that is itching to leave on our mouths. Due to our graduating friends, it’s been a while since we are together so we spent it wisely and happily.

Afternoon strikes and cultural show has already commenced. I was able to reach the folk dance of the Bughaw dance troupe, the pride of CvSU in the line of Filipino folk and ethnic dance. Also, series of AB Journalism students presented their respective spoken poetry entries that depicted the current status of the Filipino language today. Honestly, I find some of the entries have grudges on the French language. Obviously, they are currently taking Elementary French and it was so difficult. Yeah, been there done that. Also, the Student Artiste Society showcased their iconic skit namely “Bario Bario” every Buwan ng Wika.

To wrap it up, it was very refreshing to witness such a colorful and cultural event. Even though it’s an annual phenomenon, the love for our mother tongue shall not falter for it is the one responsible to make us unite during the hard times. Then again, even our language has set different outfits along the way, even foreign languages invade our nation, the Filipino language will stand still loud and proud till the end.

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Must watch.  :D

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Umaaligid

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Sean's POV

"Hi Haley."

"Miss. Can I get your number?"

"Ang ganda mo."

"Will you be mine and I'll be yours?"

"May crush ako sa iyo."

Arrrggghhhh!!! Araw-araw na lang ba?! Hindi niyo pala alam kung bakit ako galit. Gusto niyo bang malaman?

Ang bestfriend/love of my life ay laging pinagkakaguluhan ng mga asong pangit! Sa araw-araw na ginawa ng Diyos ay hindi tumigil ang mga umaaligid sa kanya. Kasi bakit pa napunta sa kanya lahat. Siguro nung umulan ng perfection ay napunta sa kanya lahat. Hay. Enough of this. Ang dami kong sinabi tas hindi ako nagpapakilala. I'm Sean Kinnery Lozada, a 4th year highschool student, matangkad, gwapo, maputi, mabait at..... Basta lahat ng traits of an ideal man is on me.

Pero..........

Bakit..........

Hindi niya ako gusto?!

Hindi ko pa naman natatanong sa kanya pero lagi naman akong nasa tabi niya. Lagi naman kaming magkasama. Lagi ko naman siya pinapasaya o ako lang ang nagbibigay malisya sa mga efforts ko. Sabi nga nila na hindi lahat ng bagay ng gusto mo ay makukuha mo. Pero bakit sa lahat ng gusto ko ay siya pa ang hindi ko makukuha? Hay...

"Okay ka lang Kin?" natauhan ako sa pagbanggit ni Haley ng pangalan ko.

"Ha?" yun na lang ang nasabi ko kasi may palapit na namang lalaki kay Haley.

"Hey." pacool na sabi nung Christian, isa sa mga patay na patay sa Haley ko.

"Yes?" walang ganang sabi ni Haley. Tama! Mawalan ka ng gana sa mokong na to.

"Can I invite you watch a movie after class?" kampanteng sabi ni mokong. Napaclench ang aking  kamao.

Imbis na sumagot siya ay tinignan niya ako. Mukhang alam ko na ang gagawin ko. Inakbayan ko siya at humarap sa mokong.

"Sorry but my bestfriend is busy." sabi ko sa mokong at binigyan siya ng death glare.

"Oh. Okay. See you next time Haley." sabi ni Christian sabay takbo paalis. Tumingin naman sa akin si Haley with matching killer smile at umalis and here's me NGANGA sa ginawa niya. Ang lakas na talaga ng tama ko sa kanya kasi kahit ngiti niya ay natutulala na ako. Minsan nga nauutal na ako kapag kausap siya. Nakukuryente na nga ako kapag hahawakan niya kamay ko at napapalunok kapag tinitigan niya ako pero isang lang ang masasabi ko, BESTFRIEND ko siya.

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Nandito ako ngayon sa katropa ko na si Ken. Siya lagi ang nakikinig sa mga problema ko.

"Alam ko kasi pre, ang hirap sa iyo ay NAPAKATORPE mo." binagalan at diniinan talaga ni Ken yung napakatorpe habang sinasabi yon.

"Eh sa pinanganak na akong ganun eh."

"Pero hindi yun hadlang para sabihin yung tunay mong nararamdaman sa kanya."

"Hindi naman ganun ganun lang yun pre. Marami akong tanong sa isip ko. Paano kung magalit siya? Paano kung hindi niya ako paniwalaan? Paano kung matawa siya? And the worst of all is Paano kung masira ang friendship namin dahil dun?" sabi ko sa kanya. Actually yung huli lang naman talaga ang pinoproblema ko. Ok lang sa akin mareject kasi part yan ng buhay. At least may dahilan ako para ibaon sa limot ang nararamdaman ko. Pero what if nga na masira ang friendship namin na umabot sa tumatagingting na 10 years lang naman. Mula Prep  hanggang ngayon ay solid pa rin kami. Marami na kaming pinagsamahan, marami na kaming napagdaanan at marami na akong nalaman sa kanya. Mula ulo hanggang paa ko na siya kilala. Tila salamin na siya at kitang-kita ko lahat sa kanya. I know her all too well.

"Then take the risk. Kapag nagmahal ka marunong kang magsugal. Pero if you are afraid to take the risk ay bahala ka sa buhay mo at lalong ka lang magseselos sa mga "umaaligid" kuno sa BESTFRIEND mo." litanya at diniinan pa talaga yung mga salitang bestfriend.

"Sige na. I'll take the risk." wala nang atrasan. Kailangan ko ng gumawa ng paraan para maamin sa kaniya ang nilalaman ng aking puso. Ang bading lang. -_-

Kinabukasan...

Maaga akong pumunta sa tapat ng bahay niya. Sabay kasi kami pupunta ng school. Inggit kayo no? Late nga ako kung tutuusin eh. Kadalasan kasi 30 minutes ahead ako sa goal time ko pero for the first time in forever 5 minutes ahead na lang ako. Ikaw ba naman ay maconscious sa looks mo dahil ko gusto ko magpaimpress kay Haley.

*poink*

Natigil ako sa pagdedaydream ng may tumusok ng mahina sa pisngi ko. Tiningnan ko kung sino at tumambad ang mala-anghel na mukha ni Haley. Ang kanyang itim, mahaba at straight niyang buhok. Ang nakakaakit niyang itim na mata na kapag tinitigan mo ay kaligayahan ang katumbas. Ang matangos niyang ilong at siyempre ang mapupula at kissable niyang lips.

"Wui." Natigil ako sa pagdedaydream sa pangalawang beses, ang kinaiba lang ay nakakatitig ako sa maamo niyang mukha. Inalis ko kaagad ang tingin sa mukha niya at tumalikod ako, uminit kasi bigla mukha ko. Ramdam ko kasi eh.

"Alam mo Kin. Ang weird mo. Una, nagdaydream ka. Pangalawa, nagdaydream ka ulit sabay titig sa akin. At ngayon, tumalikod ka na lang bigla. Ok ka lang ba?" kahit hindi kami magkaharap ay mabilis akong tumango bilang tugon sa kanyang tanong.

"Ok ka lang pala eh. Halika ka na." sabi niya bigla at nagulat na lang ako ng hawakan niya ang kamay ko at kinakaladkad papuntang school. Ako lang ba o nakaramdam ako ng kuryente nung hinawakan niya ako. Malala na ata to. Sa sobrang lutang ko ay nakarating na pala kami ng school ay hawak hawak niya pa rin kamay ko. Tumigil kami bigla sa garden ng school kung saan ay mangilan-ngilan lang ang tao. Ito ang pinakamagandang part ng school para sa akin, maliban sa magandang ambiance nito, napakapayapa at ang daming halaman at bulaklak.

"Sean Kinnery." napatigil ako sa pagdaydream for the third time ng magsalita na may halong inis si Haley. Ikaw ba naman kumausap sa lutang na tao, siguro naman maiinis ka diba? Inayos ko muna ang sarili ko at tinignan siya pero wrong move. Napagmasdan ko na naman ang mukha niya. Napalunok ako ng wala sa oras.

"Tell me Kin. What's wrong with you? You've been acting weirdly these past minutes. May sakit ka ba?" tanong niya.

"Wala akong sakit. May sasabihin lang talaga ako sa iyo pero hindi ako makahanap ng tiyempo."

"Ano ka ba naman Kin? You're my bestfriend kaya you are free to tell me anything and everything to me. Promise, I won't get mad on what will you say." sa sinabi niyang yon ay mas lalo akong kinabahan sa aking sasabihin. Huminga ako ng malalim and I mustered every strength as I could. Heto na. Handa na ako.

"Haley." tumingin naman siya sa akin, straight to my eye. "I know we've been friends for a very very long time and we have shared tons of moments together but all this time, I've been hiding a single information that's been here." turo ko sa puso ko. "Believe it or not I-------- Haley!!!" napatigil ako sa pagsasalita ng makita kong may humatak na lalaki kay Haley palayo sa akin. Kaya hindi ako nagdalawang isip na sundan sila para ibalik ang dapat sa akin.

Haley's POV

"Believe it or not I------- Haley!!!" yan na lang ang huli kong narinig dahil may humatak sa akin na lalaki na I think ay daldalhin ako sa school quadrangle kung saan ay napakaraming tao ang nakatambay. Tinignan ko ang lalaki. Kilala ko siya. Siya si Christian. Yung isa sa patay na patay daw sa akin, ika nga ni Kin. Anong ginagawa namin dito? Bakit niya ako dinala sa napakaraming tao? Tsaka bakit nakatingin lahat ng tao sa amin?

(Talagang titingin sila eh tumakbo ba naman kayo papunta rito kaya malamang na pagtinginan kayo. Isip-isip din Haley.)

Kung di lang talaga matalino tong konsensiyang to, masasapak to sa akin. Teka. Nasasapak ba ang konsensiya?

"Haley." napatigil ako sa pagdedaydream (nahawa na ata ako kay Kin.) ng tawagin ako nung Christian. Actually kilala ko siya. Siya lang naman si Christian Grey Wilson. 4th year din katulad ko, isang varsity ng basketball, president of drama guild, magaling sumayaw at kumanta, gwapo, cute, mayaman, matalino, actually consistent overall 2nd honor siya sa buong school. 2nd honor lang no? Alam niyo kung bakit? Kasi si Kin lang naman ang consistent 1st honor dito kaya malamang sa alamang ay 2nd lang siya. Basta overall, isang ideal man tong si Christian, yun nga lang hindi ko type.

Si Kin kasi type ko. Gulat kayo no? Malamang hindi. Sino ba namang hindi maiinlove kay Kin. Nasa kanya na ang lahat, pati nga puso ko eh. Ang korny ko, alam ko. -_- . Pero ang masakit na katotohanan ay BESTFRIENDS lang kami. Ang sakit diba? Ang gulo diba? Ang cliché diba? Kung sang-ayon kayo sa lahat ng yan, sang-ayon rin ako. Ang sakit kasi may limitations kami sa isa't isa. Ang gulo kasi bata pa lang ay gusto ko na siya at simula nung highschool, nung nagbinata siya ay halos maglupasay ako sa kilig at saya nung makita ko ang mga pagbabago sa kanya at ngayong 4th year ay narealize ko na mahal ko na pala siya all this time.

Umaaligid (Part 2)

Ang cliché dahil laman na ng stories even sa reality ang pagkagusto nila sa bestfriend nila  at ang masaklap dun ay hindi lahat ay nagtatagumpay. Minsan iniisip nila kung saan mas tatagal ang kanilang relationship. As friends ba or as lovers. Minsan takot silang mahalin ang bestfriend nila dahil takot silang mawala ang kanilang friendship if ever na magbreak. Minsan hindi na nila naaamin dahil huli na ang lahat dahil nagkarelasyon na yung bestfriend nila. Kaya sumatotal ay hindi 100% ang chance na maging kayo ng bestfriend mo dahil baka hindi mutual, baka takot umamin yung isa o kaya naman ay mas inisip ang friendship. Pero sabi nga nila, It's worth to try. Pero worth nga ba kung maging kami ni Kin? I mean tatagal ba kami? sasaya ba kami sa isa't isa as friends o kaya naman ay kahit maghiwalay kami ay friends parin kami sa huli? Who knows what may happen diba? Kaya I'm ready to take that risk kung hindi lang mahaba ang speech ni Kin kanina at yung paghatak bigla netong Christian na to. Speaking of Christian...

"Haley." sabi ng isang pamilyar na boses. Sinundan ko yung boses at nakita kong nakatayo si Christian, nakangiti at may hawak na bouquet of pink, white and red roses. Waaaahhh!!! Paano niya nalaman na paborito ko ang mixture of red, pink and white roses eh si Kin lang naman yung nakakaalam niyan. Unless na nakikinig siya sa usapan namin ng mga kaklase ko nung isang araw tungkol sa mga bulaklak. Eto na talaga si Christian, desperado na talaga sa akin. Nakita ko siyang papalapit sa akin at inabot sa akin ang bulaklak.

"For you my lady." cool na cool na sabi ni Christian.

"Thank you pero----" naputol yung sasabihin ko ng niyakap ako ni Christian. Habang magkayakap kami ay may binulong siya.

"Unang-una, wala akong gusto sa iyo. Palabas ko lang na may nararamdaman ako sa iyo. Pangalawa, ginagawa ko ito para may pagselosin. Pangatlo, makisabay ka na lang, pramis, papasalamatan mo ako pagkatapos neto." Teka teka. sinong pagseselosin niya? Since ako ay dakilang kalog ay sinakyan ko ang trip netong si Christian. I think this will be fun.

"Ano pang gagawin natin?" bulong ko sa kanya.

"Kunwari sasagutin mo ako tas gagawa tayo ng fake kiss."

"Fake kiss?!" medyo pasigaw pero bulong kong sabi. Meron bang ganun?

"Simple lang. Magbebeso tayo pero yung parang magkadikit yung labi as distance." nagets ko naman kaya tumango ako. Mga ilang saglit ay kumalas na siya sa yakap.

"Let's start the show. Shall we?" tumango ako as response. Lumuhod siya at tiningnan ako sa mata. Hindi ako naaawkward sa pagtingin niya kundi sa mga tao na nakatitig sa amin at may isang taong pakiramdam ko ay ang talas ng tingin sa amin yun nga lang hindi ko makita yung taong yun.

"Haley Roe Lawson, I know that we are not so close to each other but as far I know I've been inlove with you all this time. So..." Bigla siyang tumayo at hinawakan ang kamay ko. Ang galing niyang gumawa ng palabas ah. Bigtime at mukhang pinaghandaan. "Will you be my girlfriend?" as what he said ay nilapit ko ang mukha namin na parang magbebeso pero ang distansya ay parang naghahalikan lang pero palapit pa lang ako ay may kumuha sa kamay ko at hinatid ako sa katawang hindi ko alam. Nasubsob ako sa isang matigas na katawan at hindi sinasadyang amuyin. Hmmmmm... Parang pamilyar ang pabango ah. Pag-angat ko ng ulo ay tama ang hinala ko sa amoy na naamoy ko. Mukha ni Kin ang bumungad sa akin. Isang malungkot na mukha ni Kin na ikinalungkot ko rin? Bakit siya malungkot? Siguro---

"Haley. Totoo ba na boyfriend mo ba si Christian?" nangingilid na sabi ni Kin. Hala ka! Iiyak ba siya? Sa harap ng maraming tao? Oh no! Pero since na may plano na ako ay pagpapatuloy ko na ito.

"Yes. Why?" Tipid kong sabi at yung ang hudyat na tuluyang pagtulo ng luha ni Kin. Waaaahhh! Bakit siya umiiyak? Dahil sa "sinagot" ko na si Christian? Ayaw ko mag-assume pero di kaya-----

"Oo Haley! *SOB* GUSTO KITA NOON PA! *SOB* ILAN TAON KO NA ITONG KINIKIMKIM! *SOB* WALA LANG TALAGA AKONG LAKAS NG LOOB PARA AMININ SA IYO KASI MARAMING AKO KINOCONSIDER NA FACTORS NA BAKA GANITO GANYAN! *SOB* " tumigil muna siya para huminga ng malalim dahil iyak pa rin siya ng iyak "*SOB* PERO MUKHANG HULI NA AKO. *SOB* HULI NA PARA SABIHING MAHAL KITA. *SOB* MAHAL KITA NOT AS A FRIEND OR BESTFRIEND BUT MORE THAN THAT. *SOB* I GUESS I HAVE TO MOVE ON FROM THIS VERY MOMENT. *SOB* SANA MAGING MASAYA KA SA KANYA. *SOB* WALA AKONG PAKELAM KUNG MASISIRA ANG FRIENDSHIP NATIN PAGKATAPOS KONG AMININ TO PERO I DON'T CARE. *SOB* AS LONG AS I HAVE EXPRESSED MY FEELINGS FOR YOU, I'M HAPPY AND CONTENTED WITH THAT." sigaw niya habang hindi tumitigil sa pag-iyak. It breaks my heart to see what I am seeing right now. My bestfriend/love of my life is in pain because of my stupidity kaya bago pa mahuli ang lahat ay gagawin ko na ito. Humarap ako kay Christian and mustered every single strength left to say what I am going to say.

"CHRISTIAN GREY WILSON!" sigaw ko. "I AM BREAKING UP WITH YOU FROM THIS VERY MOMENT FOR A VALID REASON. I'M INLOVE WITH SEAN KINNERY LOZADA AND NOT YOU! I'VE BEEN INLOVE WITH HIM FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND YES I'M PROUD TO SAY NA PAREHAS LANG KAMI NG DINARAMDAM ALL THIS TIME KAYA STARTING TODAY--------" natigil ako sa pagsisisigaw sa harapan ng maraming tao dahil sa pagyakap ni Kin mula sa akin likod. Tila nabato ako sa aking kinalalagyan. Parang kami lang ang tao sa buong quadrangle at bukod tanging pagtibok ng aking puso ang aking naririnig at this very moment. Tumalikod ako para masalubong ko ang yakap niya para mayakap ko rin siya. Sa isang iglap ay magkayakap kami ng mahigpit sa isa't isa at tila walang balak na kumalas. Pagkatapos ng ilang minuto ay kumalas siya at hinawakan ang kamay ko sabay taas para makita ng mga tao ang magkahawak naming kamay. Namula naman ako sa ginawa niyang eksena.

"AS WHAT HALEY ROE LAWSON SAID EARLIER." tumigil muna siya para tignan ang lahat ng tao na nakatingin sa amin at may samu't saring reaksyon na nakapinta sa kanilang mukha. "KAYA STARTING TODAY, SHE IS NOW MY GIRLFRIEND AND BESTFRIEND AT THE SAME TIME. SA MGA UMAALIGID SA KANYA ALL THIS TIME, SORRY NA LANG KAYO, SA AKIN TUMIBOK ANG PUSO NIYA." pagmamayabang niya sa mga tao. Kasing pula na ata ng kamatis ang aking mukha. Ang saya-saya ko lang talaga ngayon dahil kami na ni Kin kundi dahil kay Christian.

Speaking of Christian...

I let go of Kin's hand and walked towards Christian and gave him a thank you hug. "Thank you Christian for everything you have done this day." sabi ko while looking at him. Napangisi siya at may binulong sa akin. "No problem, magaling ata ako sa dramahan na yan. Pero kumalas ka muna sa yakap natin. Mukhang unang araw pa lang ay nagtatampo na si Sean mo." napatingin naman agad ako kay Kin na nakapout at nakatingin ng matalim kay Christian. Possessive talaga kahit kailan kaya kumalas na ako yakap at nilapitan si Kin.

"Ako naman yakapin mo." sabi niya na halong tono ng pagtatampo. Haha. Cute niya magtampo. Mas lalo akong naiinlove eh. Tiningnan ko siya at nakaextend na ang arms niya na tila hinihintay niya ang pagyakap ko sa kanya pero laking gulat niya ng mabilis akong tumakbo sa kanya and I wrapped my arms around his neck and closing the distance of our lips. When our lips met, I felt the most breath taking moment, literally because he began moving his lips and due to the burst of emotions I kissed back and pulling him closer to deepened the kiss. After a few moments, we ended the kiss and we are catching our breaths like there's no tomorrow. He's very good when it comes to this. I bet--------

"First kiss ko to ah. Sadyang magaling lang ako. Hahaha." sabi niya habang hinahabol ang kanyang paghinga. Kailan naging mind reader to.

"Ako rin naman eh." Sabi ko. Yep. This is my first kiss and I gave it to him on this faithful day. Nang makabawi na kami ng paghinga at niyakap niya ako at may binulong.

"I LOVE YOU."

"I LOVE YOU TOO." and we kissed again.

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Sketch

Looking her from her is hard. Its like staring at an unreachable star. I know it may sound gay but I always chicken out when I have the "courage" to approach her. Every inch of her makes my body tremble.

I remember when she accidentally looked at me. Staring at her from a distance is my favorite hobby. Shocked, I immediately looked away. Redness dominated my unpaintable face. My heart beats in a erratic manner. Damn! That was close.

Everytime I see her, I make sure to bring my sketch pad with me. Drawing is my favorite past time during vacant times. Also, finding her would be a tough quest. She is my subject on every drawing masterpiece I've ever drawn in this specific pad.

Why?

Simply because she is stunningly beautiful. Her long shiny black hair that swings mid-air as the wind blows. Her intimidating eyes when once stared at mine suddenly brings my face in a crimson shade. Her perfectly crafted nose and her small red lips that makes me wonder how it feels like kissing it.

Truth be told, I'm inlove with her.

What a cliche revelation. This is so common like a romance story posted on a trending writers' community website. If ever my story was put to read, many guys out there would agree on my point of view.

Loving her from a distance is never been easy. Simply becuase she is beautiful. Many guys out there would not miss a second to take a look at her. Her beauty was head-turning. Every man would experience a stiff neck just to rotate his head and take a glimpse on the girl.

Who am I to love her? A good for nothing college student who loves drawing better than his future life? A man who wants to fight for his right to choose his desired degree program? Seriously, taking the throne of our family business is not my thing. I would like to draw in for the rest of my life than to deal with contracts, meetings and business deals.

Luckily, I was sent to a school where my degree program is offered. Architecture. But the consequence is that I won't get any cent of my inheritance. Like the hell I care of the money. I could still earn on my field of specialization though.

I was on my sophomore years when I first saw her. We met outside the country. It was my brother's wedding way back then. Since the bride is her second cousin, she was one of the lucky persons to be invited on the wedding.

It was December and were on the period of Christmas vacation so it was like a getaway. The perfect hotel reception, the perfect couple and the perfect girl I just met whom I want to spend my life with. Yeah. Another gay confession for me alright.

We are merely strangers but good thing my talkative side was with me so I manage to have a conversation with her. Luckily, she was also talkative and a good joker. I never laughed heartily like that before but she was able to pull it from its shell.

Since that night, she is now the girl of my dreams.

After a few months, things came in a blur. I just found myself smiling like an idiot when I saw her in my school. My heartfelt prayer was answered. But the only thing is, I can't approach her this time. Damn these shy hormones of mine!

I was like staring at her from afar for like eight months. Then, this day will be the ninth month of it. This drawing will be the ninth of my collection. This is the ninth sketch of her in my pad.

"Hey Robi!"

I immediately closed my pad upon hearing someone calling my name. It was my childhood friend Jensen who's calling me. He was smiling and was holding a photograph. Of whom?

"Hey there Robi. Since you can draw efficiently. Can you do me a favor?" he asked in his convincing tone. He's expert when it comes to persuading persons so I nodded without hesitation.

"Yes!" he handed me the photograph and my eyes widen upon seeing who's in the picture. "I want my girlfriend skecthed. Kindly put it in a frame. Promise, I'll pay you."

That moment, I was dumbfounded. Ouch. She's already taken without me noticing it. The mere fact that her boyfriend is asking for her sketch is a stab in my heart. I mustered every strength to prevent myself from crying. Get a grip of yourself Robi.

"Sure. I'll do this. Give me three day and she's sketched perfectly." I smiled fakely at him and he went away.

February 11th is the date today and three days after will be the worst day of my life.

That night, I immediately started the work. Even if I am doing is torture, I would still do this. That's right Robi! Be a man and forget everything about her when this piece of shit is done.

In the middle of my work, Jilliane entered the room with my laptop on her hands.

"Thanks brother for lending me this." she placed the laptop on my bed.

"No problem." I managed to say.

She was about to leave the room when she said something that brings the hell out of me.

"Be happy on Valentines Robi." she said and closed the door.

Was that an insult or what?!

Three days went fast and finally came. I came to school with the framed picture of Ailee. Yes, Ailee is the name of the girl I love. Pretty isn't?

Among all of my sketches, this one was the most beautiful. I really worked hard for this since its her in the picture. Since this is framed, it looks more amazing than unframed. It has a note on the back with unfamiliar symbols which Jensen added hours before the deadline.

The note goes like this:

사랑해요 에일리!

-로비 <3

I did not bother searched for the meaning because Jensen sent it just this morning. Maybe he forgot to put this sweet message. Damn! My jealousy reached its peak upon thinking what is the meaning of this. Enough of the crap Robi.

Since love is in the air, I tried to act normal. Normal meaning ignoring the couples keep on passing by. With their couple shirts and mushy lines, I was in the verge of vomitting. Damn, their cheesiness sucks!

You are just envy Robi!

Shut up!

As part of Jensen's antics, I was assigned to give this picture to Ailee. Then, he will show up with another surprise. Great!

I searched far and wide yet Ailee's still on the loose. Where on earth is she? Can't she see I'm tearing apart every second of her disappearance? Once I have finished this act, I'll start to move on. As if I have a choice.

After like half of an hour, I saw her sitting on the benches of the central park of our school. I immediately ran into her. She saw me and her face suddenly turned red. Maybe due to the direct sunlight is the cause of her sudden redness.

As what I have expected, I began to experience the slow motion they called. Her hair slowly swings as she looks at me. The whole area was blurred and all I can see clearly was the two of us staring at each other. It was a magical moment. This is the first time in nine months since I stared at her like this near.

God! I don't want this moment to end.

When I was inches away from her, I surprisingly handed her the sketch. Her most beautiful sketch I've ever drawn.

"Oh my!" she happily exclaimed. She began to examine the whole masterpiece. Then, she looked at the other side of it where the unknown symbols were written.

Her eyes widen and her face suddenly turned into a deep shade of red. She is blushing from ear to ear. With a blink of an eye, she hugged me. I was caught off guard. I did not see that coming.

But all I can hear are those teases from the people surrounding us and my erratic heartbeats.

"Saranghaeyo Robi." she whispered in my ear.

I just found myself smiling like an idiot.

Ailee Guevarra Nolasco

Jensen Nolasco Herrera

I was tricked. But the hell I care. I'm happy with his antics anyway.

You owe me one Jensen.