Based on the song “Alipin” by Shamrock

“Ako'y alipin mo kahit hindi batid

(I am your servant, even if you're not aware of it)

Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid

(I admit that I'm sometimes cold)

Sana ay iyong naririnig

(I wish that you would hear)

Sa'yong yakap ako'y nasasabik

(In your embrace, I feel happy)”

Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3KhjY6JxrGo6ii77SbILG7?si=673bdeddfdc64a7c 

Lyrics: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/alipin-servant.html

Karina and I go way back; we've known each other since we were babies. Our families are close because our parents have been best friends since they were in high school. You see, I have a huge issue that concerns Karina and my feelings, or, to put it another way, I've had feelings for Karina since we were kids and I'm having trouble telling her. It's also been a week of me attempting to resolve this dilemma. I'm afraid to confess because I don't want to lose her. I can't imagine being away from her for so long because I know I'll always come back to her, because she feels like home, my home. Another reason is that I'm not sure if she likes girls, but I've never seen her show interest in men. You might be wondering when I realized I liked her, so let me tell you a story.

(flashback)

I've just returned home from the pub. Along with Karina and some friends we decided to attend the opening of a pub owned by Aeri's cousin. I was drowning myself in food when I heard a beautiful song coming from the speakers and saw the lead singer of the band getting ready to sing. I'm familiar with the tune, but I can't seem to recall it before the singer lets out the first note.

“'Di ko man maamin 

(I can't even confess) 

Ikaw ay mahalaga sa akin

(That you are important to me)

'Di ko man maisip

(I can't even think)

Sa pagtulog ikaw ang panaginip

(That I dream about you when I sleep)” 

I look to the side after hearing the verse and notice how focused she is while watching the band play. When did she become so lovely in my eyes? Everyone recognizes her beauty, so why am I feeling this way? Why do I only see her in the midst of the din and crowd, I have my gaze fixed on her. 

“Malabo man ang aking pag-iisip

(My mind is even blurry)

Sana'y pakinggan mo ang sigaw nitong damdamin

(I hope you'll hear the shouts of my feelings)” 

She’s smiling and singing along, I can feel my cheeks heat up especially when she caught me staring at her. She flashed me a genuine and big smile, her eyes turned crescent and I feel like I’m getting drowned in her eyes and smile. She turned her attention back to the band but here I am frozen in my seat, still staring at her while clutching my heart that never stops pounding loudly to the point that I feel like it’s going to burst. 

And so the song goes...

“Ako'y alipin mo kahit hindi batid

(I am your servant, even if you're not aware of it)

Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid

(I admit that I'm sometimes cold)

Sana ay iyong naririnig

(I wish that you would hear)

Sa'yong yakap ako'y nasasabik

(In your embrace, I feel happy)”

Before I close my eyes, I'd like to tell the moon that I'm willing to be your servant for the rest of my life and yours.

(flashback)

“Winter, can you grab this”

“Winter, can you help me here”

“Winter, cook for me?”

“Winter, cuddle me!!” 

“Winter, i love you” 

Of course, the last one was completely untrue; it was just my delusory mind speaking. I didn't expect it to come to this when I told myself I was willing to be her servant. I've been helping her clean her room for how many hours now, and we're still not done; she has a lot of things and clothes that we need to clean and fold before donating. But I'm not complaining because I can be with her and spend my entire day with her; if she wants, I can also spend my entire life with her.

(Present Day) 

We're currently sitting in the cafeteria with our friends Aeri and Ning. We're making fun of each other and laughing like there's no tomorrow, especially since our terror professor's wig fell off in front of the class and his bald shiny head was visible to everyone. Everyone acts as if nothing happened, but you can tell by their flushed faces that they want to laugh at the situation right away, but they can't because they don't want to get a failing grade. Ning even farted while we were laughing in the cafeteria. Karina was laughing so hard that I couldn't help but stare at her. Even when her hair is a mess and she has happy tears in her eyes from laughing and giggling too much, she is the most beautiful of all.

The wheezing and high-pitched laughter abruptly stopped, but after a few seconds of staring at each other, the four of us laughed again. My stomach always hurts whenever I'm with them. We