#chillver

Haays. It’s a tiring day. I just finished the 5 hours operation of my patient today. I sat on my chair and I smiled when I took off my coat. This is my first time operating someone. Finally, I’m now really a doctor. I saved her. Her operation went well.

I saw a letter on my table so I opened it.

“To: Daniella Marie A. Mateo M.D. There will be a Reunion Party for Batch 2017-2018 of Cagayan National High School Junior High Come! You’re invited!”

Oh. Reunion party. That’s nice. I’m so excited to see the chillver family again. I laughed when I remembered saying “chillver” for the first time again. Chillver known for being chill in everything. Tests, assignments, research papers and other school works. Even though they’re just chilling or we are just chilling ,that doesn’t mean we’re not studying or not working. Our works all impressive and above average.

“Good morning, Doc” My assistant greeted me.

“Oh. Good morning.” I replied.

“Doc Angeline is calling you.”

“Okay. Just a second.”

Haays. It’s Angeline again. I know why she want us to talk again this time. I guess it’s about the reunion party. I went out of my room and saw Angeline outside.

“Hey.” I said.

“Dan, are you aware about the reunion party?” She asked.

“Yes. It’s 3 days from now right?” I replied

“Yes. Mind to go?

“Of course”

She’s my classmate when we’re in junior high school so I’m sure she also got an invitation. Angeline and I are very close to the point that we’re just calling each other in our nicknames and just talking informally to each other even though we are now both a doctor and she’s now Dr. Ma. Angeline Apostol.

“So First lady, do you mind to go with me?” I asked. I teased her.

“Dan! Stop calling me ‘First Lady’!” She replied.

“Okay. Fine.” I said while trying not to laugh. She’s know as the “first lady” in our room because she dated our Classroom President, Dr. Jerameel Blanch Bunagan. I remembered her being a jealous girlfriend because Jerameel couldn’t reply to her texts. He’s a CAVRAA player that time so he’s really busy with his training so I think that’s the reason why he couldn’t reply. But yeah. They broke up months later.

“Did you see the news?” Angeline asked.

“What news?”

“Your friend Kaycel Baccay is the topnotcher in CPA exam while Mark Daniel Cambri placed second.””

“Wow.” I said. I’m happy for them. They are now a CPA Lawyer. They really became what they wanted to be. Kaycel was one of our math wizards and Daniel was our classroom joker.

“Yes. Same with Krisha Abines CPA, Claire Tannagan CPA and Aivan Calanoga CPA. They became accountants” She added.

“Woah! The math wizards in our room!”

“Yes. Exactly.”

We were interrupted when someone patted my shoulder.

“Hey Dan and Angeline. I heard you’re talking about the math wizards in our room. You forgot my name.” Chastine said while trying to act as if she was hurt.

“Oh. Chas.” Angeline and I said.

“It’s not like that. How could we forgot the silent math wizard of our room? The best among the math wizards?” I replied hoping she would accept my reply.

“Monster in Mathematics” Angeline added.

“AHAHA. Just kidding.” Chas said.

Well, that’s Dr. Chastine Cafuguagan. She was the silent math wizard of our room. She was really good in math yet she chose to be a doctor.

“Did you guys know about the reunion party?” Chas said. Angeline and I laughed because we’re talking about the reunion party again.

“Yes. I just got the invitation” I answered.

“Oh. Same with me. I called Cyril a while ago and he said he don’t know about about it.” Chas said and we laughed.

“Or maybe he got one and he’s just kidding you.” Angeline said.

“Or maybe he’s just busy and he didn’t notice about the letter placed on his table. Kinda like that.” I added.

Haaays. That’s Dr. Cirilo Parallag III, the joker of the room. He always cracks jokes and puns. I remembered having a crush on him when I was in grade 7 because he was really handsome. His nose is really pointed. I just felt like I was dumped by him when we became classmates when we’re in grade 9 and I found out that he’s a gay.

“ I called Dr. Zach, Dr. Angelica, and Dr. Ysabelle a while ago” Angeline said.

“Oh. So, what did they say?” I asked.

“They also got an invitation and they asked me if it’s really a legit invitation or just a prank.” Angeline answered and we laughed.

Dr. Zach Bumanglag was the photographer of the room. He really knows a lot in photography. I really thought he will become a Penshoppe model in the future because all of his clothes are from Penshoppe. LOL. Dr. Ysabelle Baggay, the “Studious one”. I remembered, I considered her as my rival in ranking. LOL. Dr. Angelica Biccan was the one of the room’s KPOP lover. Most of my KDrama was from her. She really loves KPOP and KDramas.

As we reached the X-ray section, we saw Allan Espita RRT.

“Allan!” Chas shouted hoping he could hear her voice.

“Hey.” He replied and walked toward us.

“So, how’s your day?” I asked.

“Hmmm... Tiring. How about guys?” He answered

“Hmm... Good.” I replied.

“Stressful.” Angeline answered.

It’s Allan, known as “The competitive one” of the room. When there’s a school work, he’s really doing it with his best. He really wanted that his work is the best among all of our works.

“Did you guys saw the news about Engr. Adrian Cabalza being the highest paid engineer in Asia?

“Wow. Nice!” we answered. It’s Engr. Adrian Cabalza, known as “The late comer” of the room. He always go to school late. He was the joker of the room and the best Vice President I’ve known. He’s noisy yet he knows a lot. He’s also good in mythology.

“Really? I just saw Edriana Marie Garma RMT a while ago in the laboratory section together with Raquel Maramag RMT. I didn’t say ‘hi’ to them because they’re so busy examining bloods.” Angeline said.

It’s Edriana Marie Garma RMT and Raquel Maramag RMT. They are bestfriends. Both of them are beautiful. Edriana is dating Engr. Adrian Cabalza and I think they are now engaged. Raquel is also one of my closest friend. Her parents are my god parents that’s we’re so close.

Chastine’s phone rang and Micah is requesting for a video call.

“Hey Micah” Chas answered.

“Hiiii. Chaaaaas, do you know about the reunion partyyyyy? Micah said.

“Yes.” Chas replied

“Hi, Mics”

“Hiiiiiii”

“Hi, Micah!”

“Oh. Hey guys.” She replied.

She’s Dr. Micah Odessa Aragon. She was like Dr. Zach. She also knows a lot in photography. They are my idols in taking pictures and I’m proud to say that I’m one of their million followers on instagram.

We were shocked when we saw Erica Catulin RN beside her.

“Oh. Hi Erika!” We said.

“Hi” She answered. She’s still didn’t change. She’s still like her in high school. She still don’t talk much.

“So, how are you? Angeline asked.

“I’m so stressed. Micah is giving me a lot of works.” she replied and we laughed.

Chastine invited us to eat in our canteen so we headed there. The television in our canteen was  open and it’s tuned in news. It’s a report about Engr. Jansen Cumagun for he successfully constructed the tallest tower in Canada.

“Wow! Jansen!” Angeline said.

Yes. It’s Jansen. He really has a creative mind. When there’s a group activity in high school, I really was hoping that I’ll be grouped with him so our work will be in above average. Next news is about a hollywood film starring Angel Perez.

“It seems that Angel really made it to big screen!” I said.

“Yeah. Even though she’s now a teacher in U.S., she can still manage to make movies.” Chas added. Another news is about Dr. Danica Mara for being the surgeon for the upcoming heart surgery of the U.S. President.

“I’m sure Danica can do that!” Allan said.

“Yes. I agree to that. She had succeeded in numerous operations so she really can do that.” I added.

Someone requested to switch the channel and it made Dr. Jaber’s show came up. It’s a show about the wild life of animals.

“Wow. Jaber has his own show, huh? Allan said.

It’s Dr. Jaber Paul Binayug. He’s now a veterinarian. He was known because of his erotic mind. Someone switch again the channel and Dr. Angelica Guiquing’s show came up. Its showing her patient’s faces that she’d worked on. She’s a dermatologist in Brazil now. I remembered Angie holding a novel book while having an earphones in her both ears.

“Angieeeeeee” I said.

“HAHAHA. She can’t hear you, Dan!” Angeline said.

“I don’t care. Its just that I’m happy to see Angie again.” I replied.

“Yes. Me too.” Chas added.

In our way back to our rooms we saw Dr. Nicole Castillo in the Pedia Section. It’s Aian. She was known as boyish in our room.

“Hi, Aian!” Angeline said.

“Hello. Did you guys saw the invitation? She asked.

“Yes. We just got one.” Chas answered.

“Oh. I see. I’m so excited seeing chillver again.” Aian added.

We were interrupted by a familiar voices. It’s from Dr. Christian Gacias and Dr. Cristian Rey Gaddao. Haaays.

“Sup?” Gaci said.

“Oh. Gaci!” Chas said.

“’Hey, Gads!” Allan said.

“Hello” Cristian answered.

“We were having a good time before you guys went here” Angeline teased.

“Ouch. You’re hurting me” Gaci said and we laughed

That’s Christian. He was very active in class when it comes to recitation. Cristian on the other hand was the guitarist of the room. He’s talented. He knows how to draw, sing, play a guitar and also good in english.

“Hmmm... We’re good. We’re talking about the reunion party.” Allan said.

“Oh. Yeah. That’s 3 days from now,right? Gaci asked.

“Yes.” I answered.

“I’m so excited!” He added while giggling.

“Tsk. You just want to see Engr. Aira Bianca Datul.” Allan teased.

“Hmmm...” He answered. We laughed because of his reaction.

It’s Engr. Aira Binca Datul. She’s now an engineer in New York. She was the person with black eyeglasses. Black handkerchief, and black bag. Obviously, she loves black. She’s one of my closest friend.

“You still can’t forget her, huh? Move on, man!” Allan said.

“Hmmm... No” He answered.

“That’s okay. You can see her in our party, soon.” I said.

“Yes. Hoping.” He replied.

As we walked, we saw a New York Times magazine and Allan picked it. The headline is ‘5 highest paid Medical Technologists in South East Asia’. It’s Mark John Lester Apostol RMT, James Cusipag RMT, Janina Llanto RMT, Queenalynn Paris RMT, and Abiegail Serquina RMT.

“Wow!” Angeline said.

“Woaaaah! Lester!” Christian said.

“Wow! They became really successful.” Angeline said.

It’s Lester. He was also noisy and the joker of our room. James was known as “The Playboy”. I heard he dated more than 15 girls in high school. He changed when he met Ayra Tamaray and I think they are now dating. Janina, is one of my close friends. She was also a math wizard in our room. Sometimes she’s moody so don’t mess with her. She’s really kind and funny. Queenalynn, the carbo copy of Kathryn Bernardo. She really looks like Kathryn. She’s also one of my closest friends. I once envied her because their house was just beside National Book Store so she had all those beautiful notebooks and pens. But I they are now living in South Korea. Abiegail, is also one of my closest friend. She’s really a nice person. I also envied her because her nose is so pointed and she also has a dimple in her both cheeks. She’s a positive person. She once had a crush but their “almost lover” relationship didn’t work and if you’re trying to tease her with his “almost lover”, just don’t. Your life will be on danger. LOL.

On the next page, we saw the picture of Engr. Al Policar Rivera together with Engr. Christpher Suyu.

“Wow, Alpo!” Gaci said.

“Alpooooooo” Gads added.

“Woah! Alpo did the ‘Pol’!” Gaci asked

“Are you talking about the tallest building in the whole world? Chas said.

“Yes. It says here.” Gaci said while trying to get the magazine from Allan.

“Wait. It states here that Engr. Christpher also did the JC Tower in New Zealand.” Allan said while trying to protect the magazine from Gaci.

“Wow!” I said.

“They are really cool!” Gads said.

AlPo was the coolest person in our room. (You can take it literally. LOL.) He was really good in editing videos. He is also gifted. He knows how to draw, edit videos, and has a perfect face. Christpher is also really good in drawing.

 “Do you know that Frances Datul is now the Executive Editor of New York Times magazine?” Chas asked.

“Eh? Really? Angeline said.

“Yes. She just became an Executive Editor last week.” Gads answered.

“Oh. Nice! I’m happy for her.” I added.

On the next page there is a headline stating: Two Filipinos Topnatchers in Bar Exam in California.

“Wow! It’s Atty. Alexis Joe Manuel!” Gaci said.

“Atty. Joriza Enaman!” Chas added.

“Wow! Proud chillver here!” Angeline said and we laughed.

We turned another page and we saw a bank with the picture of the owner beside it.

“Carlos Bank?” Gaci asked.

“Nicooooooooole” Gad said.

Nicole Carlos CPA has her own bank now. Wow. Yes, no wonder. She’s also good in math.

“It says here that the ‘Carlos Bank’ is currently the highest bank in the world!” Chas said.

“Wow.” Angeline said as we saw a familiar name.

“Engr. Gelli Mae Bucayu?” Chas asked.

“Wow. She is the civil engineer assigned in constructing another bank of Carlos Bank in Singapore.” Gads said. I remembered having a fight with her. She’s also a moody person. She’s kind, just don’t mess with her.

We looked at the cover of the magazine and saw another familiar face.

“Cj!” I shouted.

“ You’re too loud!” Angeline said.

“I’m just happy for her” I replied giggling. Gen. Christine Joy Baccay. She’s the first female five star general in our country. She’s one of my closest friends. Kaycel, CJ, and I known as the “Powerpuff Girls” in our room. She was known as”GC” in our room because she was always holding a notebook and reviewing.

“Haays. Our classmates really became so successful.” I said,

“Indeed.” Gaci answered.

Then, we parted ways when we reached our rooms.

3 days later...

Wow. Its really nice here. We’re in a hotel owned by Angel Perez. There’s a wine section in the right side and the food section in the left side. All of our batchmates are here. I saw some familiar faces. I was shocked when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

“Hey” CJ said.

“Hi” I replied and I hugged her. We walked to where the whole silver is.

“By the way, congratulations on being the first female five star general in our country. “ I said and she laughed.

“Thanks, Dan!” she said while giggling.

There, I saw Kaycel, Aby,and Queenalynn.

“Hi, guys.” I said

Hi, Dan!” Kaycel replied

“Sup?” Aby said

“Hello” Quenalynn answered.

“It’s really nice to see you guys again.” I said.

“Yes. Me too.” Kaycel said and the four of us hugged.

At the corner of the room, I saw Gaddao, Jaber, Alpo,Lester, Aian, Adrian, James, Gaci, Angel and Frances. Cristian Gaddao is playing a guitar while those guys are singing. Micah, Zach, Chastine, Daniel, Erica, Allan, Cyril, Ysabelle and Nicole are also taking pictures. Jansen, Claire, Raquel, and Edriana are also drinking wine.Krisha, Angeline,Gelli, Angelica are laughing,enjoying each other’s presence. Jerameel, Joe, Aivan, Christpher, and Aira are alsomaking fun with each other. Danica and Joriza are also in the food section.

Then, I saw Janina and Angie. We headed to them.

“Hi, Angie and Janina.” I greeted.

“Hello” Angie replied.

“Hi neneng”Janina replied and we laughed.

A song played. A slow music. At first, all of us are still shy and no one was trying to go on the stage. All of us danced when one tried to go on the stage. We’re all happy. We’re happy to see each other. I’m very happy to see the chillver reunite again.

“Gads!”

“Cool ako!”

“Harem King!”

“Suyu!”

“Miracle!”

“Pervert!

“Engay! Engay!”

“Bababababa”

“Jaby”

“Kidssssssss”

“First Lady!”

Christian asked for a dance with Aira, Alpo with Frances, Jerameel with Angeline, James with Ayra, and Edriana with her fiance’ Adrian. They are so happy. How I wish I can also see him and have a dance with him.

The party is over but I still didn’t see him. I still never had the chance to have a glimpse of his face.

“Bye, guys” Cristian said.

“Good bye guys” Alpo added.

“Bye.” I answered.

We all hugged. Then, we left.

On my way to the parking lot, I saw him. I saw my almost I thought my prince. I saw the man who I almost gave my heart when we’re in high school. The memories, the happy moments, and the sweet messages are all flashing back. I stared at him and his eyes met mine. I think it’s now time for us to be happy.