Chapter VII

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Aizelle's POV

"Oh you should see this! This one is my favorite. Tignan mo, ang cute cute nila." She looks so happy and excited to share it. It was so nice to see this side of Drei. Sabay kaming napahagikgik nang makita ko si Drei sa video. "My kids are really adorable. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na maging ina nila." Tita Bella giggled. Natawa ako at napatingin kay Dreigan na kunot na kunot ang noo habang patuloy na kumakain. Para bang hiyang hiya siya. Bakit naman kaya siya mahihiya eh napaka cute cute nila nung kambal niya lalo na nung baby sila. Sobrang taba ni Drei nung bata siya, nagsimula na lang daw itong pumayat noong elementary na.

Tita Bella played another video; noong nagpropose ulit si Tito sa kanya. Dalawang beses sila kinasal. I never imagined Drei could dance like that. Natawa ako ng malakas. I took another glance at Drei who's now looking daggers at me. Sumimangot siya kaya lalo akong natawa.

"Ganyang ganyan din ako sa'yo nung kabataan ko Aizelle." She moved closer to me and gently tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. We went to their lanai for some dessert, kami lang ni Tita Bella. Ang gaan gaan ng loob ko sa kanya. Hinawakan niya ako sa magkabilang balikat. "I couldn't do this to my daughter. Si Arella ayaw niya ng inaayusan ko siya." Nahiya ako sa ginagawa niya, naiilang ako. Hindi ako sanay na may nagaayos sa buhok ko. I was also intimidated by her beauty. She looks brave and independent, very sweet and caring, plus she has this positive glow surrounding her. Siya ang nagbabalance ng atmosphere sa tahanan nila.

Wala na ang mga bisita, tita Bella looks sad. Hindi kasi dumating si Arella noong malaman na may welcome party. Whatever her reasons are, sana kinausap niya ang parents niya. Napakaswerte nga nila at may mga magulang sila na ginagawa ito para sa kanila. I feel somehow envious. I was so curious about the feeling of having a mother beside you. "You are so beautiful, hija. I'm so happy Drei invited you here. Alam mo bang ilang araw siyang bumebwelo sa daddy niya para sabihin na pupunta ka. That was so unusual of him." Natatawa niyang sabi.

"Talaga po? Kahit ako nga po nabigla noong sinabi niya. He is full of surprises" I answered.

"He is. Ganyan lang siya pero alam ko, when the time comes, lalabas din ang pagiging isang Herrera niya." She stated. I don't understand.

"M-mbait naman po si Drei."I lied. Pag natutulog mabait talaga 'yun. Siguro kaya ito sinasabi sa akin ng nanay niya kasi alam niyang mahirap pakisamahan ito. She looked at me and smiled. Her eyes twinkled. Nalulungkot ako para kay Tita Bella. Parang may gusto siyang sabihin at parang malungkot ito.

"We will see more of that, sabi ko nga, when the time comes." She said. She looked down, pinatalikod niya ako and she started untangling my hair using her fingers. I wish I could be her daughter. Kapag nagkaroon ako ng isang ina, hindi ko hahayaan na malungkot siya ng ganito dahil sa akin. "Anong sabi ng parents mo noong nagpaalam ka na pupunta rito?" She suddenly asked.

"Tita ko na lang po ang guardian ko. Sa kanya po ako nagpaalam. Pinayagan naman po niya ako. My parents," I started. To others, I would never say this, I would never open a topic about my private life especially my parents. I remember, I did it once-it was our school retreat, we went camping and had to share something while watching the bonfire but a girl started crying right there and then. I had to give her a hanky and made her stop. She couldn't stop sobbing and I hate the feeling. I did get over it and I feel irritated that they feel sorry for me. I hate it. "they're gone.." I said to put an end to it. Naramdaman kong napahinto si Tita Bella sa pagsuklay sa akin.

I fisted my hands "I'm sure they are very proud of what you've become.." I was taken aback. Napaharap ako sa kanya. She was smiling. "You have been granted full scholarship right? Sabi pa ni Drei you are working part time. Sino pa ba sa panahon ngayon ang batang handang magsakripisyo ng ganyan? Nakakaawa tuloy ang mga anak ko," She continued while giving a bright smile.

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