Romero x Rodriguez #KathNielReads

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CHACHA

I'm surprised na si Papa ang sumundo sa amin ngayon. Kasi diba, usually it's mama Ellie. Busy kasi 'tong si Papa sa firm kaya nagulat ako nandito siya ngayon.

"Hi, Pa." I went near him and kissed his cheek. Di pa rin natitinag yung pokerface niya, kahit si Dale na nilapitan ko, ganun rin. No doubt, mag-ama talaga sila.

"Um Nico, si Papa Trick, kuya ko na papa ko na rin.." I eyed Nico na parang mukhang nag-aalangang ngumiti dahil nga sa itsura nila Papa.

"Pa, si Nico. Classmate ko." I introduced.

"Sir.." Nico smiled at Papa Trick.

"Nililigawan mo ba 'tong baby ko?" My eyes widened and held Papa's arm.

"Pa!"

"I'm waiting and I'm not going to repeat my question." Papa Trick said. Hala grabe 'tong kapatid ko, sobrang strict kuya slash second father! I shot a look at Nico and nakita kong napalunok siya.

He cleared his throat and said, "Yes sir, I am." Like a CAT officer or something.

"At sino nagsabing payag ako?" Tinignan ako ni Papa Trick and I bit my lip. Eh kelan lang naman kasi nagsabi tong si Nico. In fact, I'm not even sure if he's serious.

"Um.." I was lost for words when Nico interrupted.

"Sir, I'm sorry kung di po ako nagpaalam sa inyo. I was actually planning to go to your house and personally ask for permission." Papa looked at Nico and signaled him to continue.

"And I know how it feels to be a big brother, siguro po bata pa ung kapatid ko pero strict din ako sa kanya pagdating sa mga crush. Nako eh ilang taon pa lang, dami ng umaaligid." And on cue, dumating naman ang baby sister ni Nico.

"Kuyaaaa!" Patakbo siyang lumapit kay Nico and hugged his legs.

"Kapatid ko po pala, sir. Jen-Jen mag-hi ka." Tinignan naman ni Jen si Papa Trick and smiled.

"Hi po!" Finally, ngumiti rin si Papa Trick.

You know what's amazing with my big brother, napakalambot ng puso when it comes to baby girls. Ganun yung gusto ko sa lalake eh. Yung okay lang na kulitin sila ng mga cute little girls, because when I watch Papa play with Kady or when I remember those times na ako pa lang baby nila ni Mama Ellie, I couldn't help but wish for someone like him.

Um.. teka, diba ganun naman si Nico? Kay Jen?

"'Wag po kayo mag-alala sir, alam ko naman po limits ko dito kapag nasa school. Besides, alam din po ni Chacha yung mga ginagawa niya kaya di naman po kayo dapat mabahala." I heard Nico added.

"I know, I trust my baby girl. But you?" Papa pointed Nico, "not yet."

"I understand po, sir." Sabi ni Nico.

"Hindi naman kita pinagbabawalan, napagdaanan ko 'yan sa asawa ko. Alam ko 'yung pakiramdam ng highschool romance na yan." Papa's smiling already as if he's reminiscing.

"Highschool pa po kayo ng mama ni Dale, sir?" 'Di makapaniwalang tanong ni Nico.

"Yes. Kaya ikaw, if you'd only want my baby girl for few months, stop already. Love, for me, isn't trial and error. Dapat sure ka na talaga dyan." I think ang pagka-engineer ni Papa yung nagsasalita. Like a boss! But if you must know, Papa's very strict when it comes to his work. Kaya nga somehow, sikat yung firm nila eh.

"I am sir. I would not court her, if I'm not." Nico carried his baby sister.

"Hi ate, lovelove ka po ni kuya. Lagi ka niya kwento sakin." Jen smiled at me, namula naman si Nico and Papa laughed hard.

"Then sige, you're allowed to go to our house. Dun ka manligaw, wag kang gumawa ng kalokohan dito sa school. Understand?" Nico nodded.

"E-evaluate ko pa kung pwede kang maging boyfriend ng baby girl ko. Besides, kung pasado ka dito kay bubwit," inakbayan ni Papa si Dale, "may tatay pa kami ni Chacha na dadaanan mo. Nasa first stage ka pa lang." Napalunok naman si Nico na lalong kinatawa ni Papa Trick.

"But don't worry, pag pasado ka na sa akin, I'm sure wala ka nang magiging problema kay Pops." Napailing na lang ako, minsan si Papa Trick sobrang serious na nakakatakot minsan ang cool niya lang kausap.

"Thank you, sir." Ngumiti na rin finally si Nico. Feeling relieved, maybe?

"Wag ng 'sir', 'kuya' will do. Let's see kung pwede ring papa next time." Nagpaalam na rin si Papa Trick at nagpaiwan ako saglit to talk to Nico.

"Rodriguez." I called his attention dahil para siyang nakangiting wala sa sarili.

"Hoy Rodriguez, makangiti ka naman dyan." Ulit ko.

"Sorry. Natuwa lang ako masyado." He smiled showing off his dimples.

"Seryoso ka talaga? You can still backout habang di ka pa nakakarating sa bahay." Sabi ko.

"Romero, eto na yung chance, palalagpasin ko pa ba? Besides, I think gusto ko rin ng highschool romance turned to forever like your Papa and Mama." He grinned and I my eyes widened.

"Oh bakit? Diba 'yun din naman gusto mo?" Pangasar pa niya.

"Ugh Rodriguez!!" He laughed and looked behind me.

"Go. Hinihintay ka na nila. Thank you, Cha." Umiiling akong tumalikod at naglakad towards our car.

"Cha!" Di ako humarap pero napangiti na lang ako sa sumunod niyang sinabi, "I love you!"

I honestly don't know how and what to feel about this. I told you, it's my first time. First time may umamin, may manliligaw, may magkagusto sa akin. I'm new to this but I'm actually beginning to like it.

***

"Baby girl, wag mo agad sasagutin yun ha." Papa Trick went to my bedroom to check on each one of us before he sleeps. Mama Ellie is sick, kaya pala di niya kami nasundo. But usually, dalawa silang iche-check kami before we sleep. Sweet nila diba? That's why they're my ideal couple.

"Pa naman, wala pa naman akong nafifeel para sa kanya eh." I pouted.

"Anong wala, I saw how you smiled when he shouted 'I love you' at I think madali siyang magustuhan." Tinignan ko si Papa with a questioning look.

"Pano mo naman nasabi 'yun pa?"

"I just know."

Tumabi pa sa akin si Papa and hugged me tight. "Basta baby girl pag pinaiyak ka nun, sumbong mo sa akin agad okay?" I laughed and hugged Papa too.

"Yes po. Sumbong ko siya tapos bugbog mo siya?" I asked, with my pa-three year old voice. In short, pabebe.

"Hindi, patay ko siya." Sagot ni Papa Trick na kinatawa ko.

We're baby talking if you could understand. That's why I love my papa Trick, sobrang lambing at maalaga. Someday, sana if magkakaroon ako ng asawa, I wish he's like this to my children.

"That guy should definitely take care of you, or else.." That's all I heard as I felt a kiss on my forehead before I went to dreamland.

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Hi sa mga nagbabasa pa nito! So sorry for the late update. Have you guys read Trick from my first KN story? If not, check my works! Anyway, comment if you want. Thanks in advanced sa mga nagbabasa nito. Love you, xoxo

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