It Started in the Library (Completed and Editing)

Chapter 17: Complexities

Chapter 17: Complexities

Seryoso ba 'to?

I stared at the two perfectly plated breakfast trays set in front of me by two equally grinning, and not to mention, sexy chefs. 

"Diosa, try mo 'tong Belgian waffles with fresh cream and strawberry sauce na ginawa ko," Kuya Alfred pushed the tray towards me.

"Goddess, I prepared muesli with fresh fruit and blueberry yoghurt for you," Prince grinned at me and I looked at the tray complete with an elaborate mini flower arrangement.

As in seryoso talaga 'tong dalawang 'to?

I could see everybody on the breakfast table trying to hide their smiles. Naka-naman kasi 'tong si Kuya at Prince, parang mga baliw talaga.

"Sige na, Diosa. Favorite mo 'tong orderin sa resto di ba?" I narrowed my eyes at Kuya Alfred. Sige Kuya, gamitin ang powers ng pangungunsensya. 

"Goddess, fresh lahat nung fruits. Binili ko yan sa palengke," Sige Prince magpa-cute ka. Patulan ba daw yung baliw kong Kuya, may saltik ka rin, no?

Seryoso, pinapapili nila ako between the two of them? Bwisit 'tong dalawang to, ang aga-aga, ang sarap pag-untugin!

"Okay, fine," I set my hands on the table. "Kuya Aidan pahingi nga po ako ng malaking bowl."

"O, eto." He handed me a large earthenware bowl designed to hold viands. I lifted Kuya Alfred's plate of waffles first and he beamed happily before his face fell when I dumped all of the contents into the bowl. Next, I took Prince' creation and dumped it on top of Kuya Alfred's waffles.

"Penge ngang strawberry syrup Ate Lena," iniabot niya sa akin yung bote ng syrup at nilagyan ko yung magkakahalong pagkain sa bowl.

"Diosa anong ginawa mo?" Kuya Alfred's face was aghast.

"Goddess...?"

"Wag kayong magulo," I took a spoon and mixed everything in the bowl before taking a bite, "Hmmm... not, bad.

"Diosa, nasira na yung flavour," Kuya Alfredo pouted at me. I saw Prince hide a grin with a cough.

"Hindi kaya, mas masarap na siya ngayon," I took a spoonful and fed him, "Try mo kasi muna." He chewed with much reluctance.

"O ano, masarap?" I asked him and he gave a small nod.

I took another spoonful and offered it to Prince, "Indulge me," I glared at him. He immediately took a bite and swallowed.

"I don't like choosing between the two of you. Gusto ko magkakasama tayo ng maayos. Kung yang food nga pwede i-mix, then kayong dalawa rin, kahit gaano ka-weird, pagsasamahin ko kayo. Tara, kain na tayo."

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 "Talagang pinatulan mo pa si Kuya Alfred," she pouted at me as we walked hand in hand between the rows of strawberry plants.

"Sorry, ang sarap lang kasing asarin ni Kuya," I grinned down at her, "Bakit ganun si Kuya Alfred sa'yo? Parang weird lang kasi okay naman yung iba mong kapatid sa akin eh."  Kaninang paglabas ko kasi sa kuwarto asar si Kuya Alfredo sa akin dahil di daw ako nagpaalam na tatabihan kong matulog si Aya. The eff--

"Na-trauma kasi si Kuya Alfredo nung bata pa kami," she stopped and sat down to take a photo of a strawberry hiding in the undergrowth, "Muntik na kasi akong ma-kidnap nung seven years old ako. Nag-aaway kasi sila Mama at Papa noon dahil nambababae si Papa kaya inutusan siya na ilabas muna ako ng bahay. That time, fifteen years old si Kuya tapos yung girlfriend niya nagseselos sa akin."