His Precious Property

Chapter 39.2: To Attend a Party (Part 2)

I never imagine setting my feet in this mansion would be so dramatic and surprising. As I entered the grand hall where the party is taking place, everyone gasp in surprised. Sa totoo lang ay kinakabahan ako. I repeatedly calmed myself before entering but now, my heart is beating so fast again.

Nakatingin silang lahat sa akin. I gulp. I walk slowly as I look for my--family.

"W-who is that stunning woman?" I heard a man voice asked out loud, full of admiration in his tone. I never been exposed like this in my entire life. Hindi ako sanay sa mga tingin nila. I can see envious look from female guests.

Ibang-iba 'to sa nararanasan ko kaysa sa school.

I scanned the whole place at nakita ko si lolo sa pinakasentro sa una. I think kanina pa nagsimula ang party kasi isa isa na siyang binabati ng mga bisita. Sobrang late ko na pala.

Tila ba napako ako sa aking kinatatayuan nang makita ko si lolo na masayang masaya habang nakikipag-usap. Paano nalang kapag hindi niya magustuhan na nandito ako? Paano kapag masira ko ang masayang kaarawan niya?

I slowly step back at akmang tatalikod na nang biglang may humila sa akin.

I widened my eyes when I saw his excited face, "Zab..."

"K-kuya Brad."

"I'm happy that you made it here Zab, halika, let's announce your arrival to grandpa, or I rather say, your comeback?"

"K-kuya..."

I'm full of anxiety right now.

"Sshh. It's okay Zab, nandito lang ako. Everything will be alright." He said soothingly as he pulled me to greet our grandfather. Bawat hakbang ko'y mas bumibilis ang tibok ng aking puso.

I'm starting to sweat.

Sa bawat nadadaanan namin na table ay dinig na dinig ko ang mga tanong nila tungkol sa akin.

"Who is that girl?"

"Is she a relative of the Miller?"

"She's so beautiful and elegant."

Nahihilo na ako, pero mas humigpit ang kapit sa akin ni Kuya--until we reached grandpa. Everyone become silent and the whole place was envelope by a deafening silence. Hinihintay nila kung ano ang mangyayari.

"Grandpa..." tawag ni Kuya.

I can't help but to gulp continuously.

P-pero sa'kin nakatingin si lolo, hindi kay kuya. Did he, recognize me? Medyo malaki na din ang pinagbago ng mukha ko mula nang umalis ako dito.

Halos marinig ko na ang tibok ng aking puso sa sobrang kaba.

I gulp again.

"...grandpa, my sister Zabrina, is here to wish you."

And another gulp.

Medyo umingay sa paligid dahil sa narinig nila.

"How come she's his sister?"

"Bakit hindi man lang natin siya nakilala?"

"I thought Natasha is the only granddaughter?"