Well, this is awkward. I’ve always been leery talking about ‘em; never mind the fact that I wrote Why This Ghost Doesn’t have a Girlfriend’, which is about my admiration for the girl, Yoyie.
I remember the time Gino, my classmate used to pester me about it.
“Nakay intersaduhon ka sa buhay ko?” (Why are you interested in my life?) I’d ask him.
He used to do it when we’re alone. Perhaps he was bored during those times. Gino and I weren’t exactly close; we’d talk, we’d go on our way and we respected that distance.
Most of the time anyway, and then he’d take it upon himself to dig into my love life.
“Ikaw ang pinaka-misteryoso digdi sa klase, wara ako masyado aram sa gusto mo,” (You’re the most mysterious guy here in class; I don’t know much about you) he’d say.
And then he’d launch into: “Do you like girls?” “Who’s the girl you like?” “Do you like boys?” Usually, one of my classmates would come along to interrupt, or I’d just smile, shake my head and leave. Or something would distract him, and he’d leave.
Until the next day. Then, it’s the same old questions all over again.
I never had a girlfriend but I’ve crushed on some since I was old enough to think about sweet, lovey-dovey things. I hope you’re satisfied, Gino. This is practically my love history here. :P
