Strike Two

After Suyen came a string of so-so relationships. One was with a certain Herman. I was on my way to school and I noticed him staring at me while on the bus. I got off the bus and he did too. I went inside my building and class and he did too. I found out later that we belong in the same class. He became my boyfriend only for a short time - less than two weeks I think. I did not even had the chance to know him well. So why did I break up with him? Simple. A hottie entered the scene. I told Herman about it and he actually did not mind. He said "I knew it was too good to be true".

The hottie was Larry. Not the Gerber one. He was a former pre-med student who shifted to architecture and 6 years my senior. He was quite good looking in a ruggedly handsome way. I think our relationship lasted for about 5 months or so. I broke off with him for he failed to visit me during Christmas break. In fairness, he actually called long distance as he was staying somewhere in Pandi, Bulacan. As I was in Rizal, the phone connection was really bad. Remember that this was in the mid 70's. He called to ask for directions going to my place. I tried to tell him over the phone but he just can't understand what I was saying. Anyway, he should have asked for directions way before the Christmas break.

On the first day of school after the holiday break, Larry was all eager to see me. I was not. I was irritated and just wanted to get it over with him. He thought I was kidding when I told him there were no "us" anymore. He just can't believe I broke off with him. He said that no one breaks off with him. Tough luck I said, I just did. In no time at all, girls from the college of Fine Arts were clamoring for his attention. I think he hooked on some FA girl after that. I have not heard from him since 1979. I wonder what happened to him.