Falling Slowly: Twenty Two

Chapter 22

“I just came because I wanted to make sure that you really are home.” Masayang wika ni Lenny.

“Yes, I am. Thanks to your boyfriend or should I say girlfriend?” matigas na wika ni Ren at nagtaka naman si Lenny sa sinabi ng binata nang bigla nitong naalala ang naikwento ni Monette at biglang siyang napahagalpak sa tawa. Nagulat naman si Ren sa tawa nito.

“So, you are prince charming? Talaga tong si Mon! Mali pa nang nadenggoy.” Wika ni Lenny na hindi pa rin natitigil sa pagtawa at nagtataka na nang husto si Ren sa inaakto nito.

“Why are you laughing? And why are you asking me if I’m prince charming?!” takang tanong ni Ren kay Lenny.

“Before answering your questions, do you happen to be working at a fastfood in Pio del Pilar st.?” tanong ni Lenny at pinipigilan pa rin ang tawa.

“Yes. You should know, your lover works there too.” Kunot noong sagot ni Ren na lalong nagpahagalpak ng tawa sa kausap na dalaga. Napipikon na si Ren pero pinipigilan niya ang sarili.

“Kaloka! It really is a small world!” bulalas ni Lenny.

“Yes, it is. What so funny about that?” Halata na ang inis sa boses ni Ren at namumula na rin ang tenga.

“I’m sorry. Yes, my boyfriend, Mon. So, you know her pala? That’s great!” pilit na pagseseryoso ni Lenny.

“Yes, she’s also a friend. I didn’t know you’re gay, Len.” Wika ni Ren na halos bulong.

“You know not much about me, Jay.” Mayabang na wika ni Lenny at hindi malaman kung bakit sinasakyan ang lalaking kaharap niya. “Patay ka sa akin Monette! Dinadamay mo pa ako ngayon.” Wika ng isipan ni Lenny.

“Whatever, Len. But thank you because you’ve just provided me with an escape plan if ever our parents decide to proceed with their unfinished business on us.” Wika ni Ren.

“Oo nga ano? Pero teka, don’t you dare tell my parents that I’m gay or you’ll be sorry.” Wika ni Lenny na nakaduro pa ang isang daliri sa binata.

“I promise basta you will help me if ever they continue on with their plans of getting as married, okay?” wika ni Ren at tumango naman si Lenny.