Heiress Turns Nerd (Revising)

Chapter II

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Thea Ysabelle's

"Young Lady, Pinapagising na po kayo nang mommy at daddy nyo. Hinihintay po nila kayo sa baba." Yaya utter while tapping my shoulder softly. I didn't bother to open my eyes and talk. I'm sleepy for pete's sake. alas kwatro nang umaga na kami nakauwi ni Bridg at feeling ko ay kakatulog ko palang. Nagpatuloy naman ito sa pagyugyog sa akin.

"Yaya five minutes. five more minutes." I mumbled, not opening my eyes. I know, She wont stop cause that's what my dad ordered.

"Pero Young Lady, May sasabihin daw sila sayo tungkol dun sa plano nyo ni Young Lady Bridgit." Biglang nagising ang diwa ko at awtomatikong napatayo ako sa kama ko sabay takbo sa banyo. I did my morning rituals. Paglabas ko ng banyo ay wala na si yaya at nakaayos na din ang pinaghigaan ko. I went out of my room and go down stairs.

"Goodmorning Young Lady." Our maids greeted me while bowing and forming an organize line into the stairs. And because I'm in a good mood, I gave them a smile and nod as an answer. Pagbaba ko ay dumiretso ako sa dining room and there I saw my parents reading some papers while drinking coffee. Nilapitan ko sila.

"Goodmorning Mom. Goodmorning Dad." I greeted them and kiss them on the cheeks. They both glance at me. What? am I that beautiful? 'tss silly Thea!' my mind utter.

"Goodmorning my princess. Finally you're awake. Now take your breakfast and we have an important business to talk about." I simply glance at my dad to see if he looks angry but I can't see anger on his face that's why I felt relieve.

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"Princess, I just want to apologize from what had happen yesterday. I didn't mean to shout on you. Nagulat lang ako. Hindi dapat kita sinigawan. I'm sorry princess." I saw sincerity on Daddy's eyes. Umiling naman ako at nginitian sya.

"No Daddy. You don't have to apologize. I understand you. I know you just love me and you don't want us to be in trouble. I'm the one who should ask for your forgiveness. I make you worried. I'm sorry Daddy." I mutter between my sobs. Yes I'm very sensitive especially when it comes to my family. I don't want us to fight. I love them so much that I can't handle when they are angry to me. I felt Daddy's arm around me. He hug me and kiss my hair.

"Sshh. stop crying my princess. Daddy loves you so much okay?" Daddy mumbled which cause for me to cry so hard. I hug him back. I'm already 19 but when I'm with them, I feel like a baby.

"Napaka drama naman ng mag ama ko." Mom mocked on us. Dad and I glimpse at each other then laugh. Si mommy talaga! She's like Bridgette, moment wrecker.

"Oh by the way princess. Tungkol dun sa pag uusapan natin." Daddy paused. I'm waiting for his next word. I secretly cross my fingers. Sana pumayag na ito. Inaasahan ko talagang magbago pa ang desisyon nito.

"Pinapayagan ko na kayo ni Bridgette but, in one condition." I felt relief when I heard daddy's decision. I smiled. Yes! I'll tell this to Bridgette. Bigla naman akong natigil nang maalala ang huli nitong sinabi. Wait..

"condition?" I asked. He sip on his coffee before answering my question. He looked intently into my eyes and this time, I really felt nervous. Daddy is dead serious.

"I know you two considered that as an adventure. But I want that to be your training as the heiress of our company. Gusto kong marami kayong matutunan sa gagawin nyo. hindi lang basta ang mag enjoy. I want you to learn how to live. Lumaki kayo na nakukuha ang kung ano mang magustuhan nyo. I don't want you to think that money is just easy. We're rich, yes. But that doesn't mean that you would waste money. There's a lot of people who didn't blessed to have this kind of life so don't abused it." He seriously stated while looking at me. I don't really understand what he's trying to pin point but one thing is for sure, He's saying that for our own good. I just nod. Mom squeeze my hand and smiled at me.

"Oh before I forgot, Mommy can you please help us in TMU?" Malambing kong tanong kay mom. Sa totoo lang ay naiinis pa rin ako sa katotohanang doon kami mag aaral ni Bridg. Kung bakit kasi sa dinami dami ng university dito sa mundo a y doon pa kami naisipang ipasok ni Mom.

"No need to worry baby. I already enrolled the two of you. I already talk to your tita Bernadette yesterday at inayos na nito ang schedule nyo. She's really excited na makita kayo sa TMU." Nakangiting saad ni Mommy. Oh, That's why I really love my Mom. Tita Bernadette is the Dean of TMU. She's my mommy's sister. Mommy is 3 years older than tita. She is 40 years old while tita dette is 37. Tita dette is close to the both of us and I'm pretty sure that she's too happy when she finds out that we'll be studying there in TMU. Matagal na rin kasi nya kaming pinipilit na mag aral doon but we refused.

"Thank you so much mommy! I love you." I utter then hug her. Bumitaw ito saglit at may sinabi pa.

"Thea, I asked your tita Ira to change your identity and family background again and same as Bridgette. We'll going to change your names again. You already used to this kind of situation right? This is for your safety sweetie. She's now working on it para iyon ang maipasa nyo sa TMU." Mommy added. Yes, it's true. Mula ng mag aral kami ni Bridgette ay iba na talaga ang gamit naming names and background, why? For our safety. Disadvantage of being the heiress. You can't live a normal life. Tinanguan ko nalang si Mommy tsaka sya niyakap ulit.

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"What now?" Bridgette ask. We're here at TGIFridays. We decided to eat our lunch when we felt starved kaka-shop and as usual, we're wearing our disguise so that no one could recognize who we are though hindi naman nila kami talagang kilala pa because we aren't still introduce to the media. Better safe than never. waferer, caps, white shirt, black pants and white vans. viola! I put my utensils down and get the tissue to wipe my mouth.

"Dad and I talk about it yesterday and..." I paused for a while. I know she's waiting for my next word.

"And?" Nagsalita na ito dahil siguro'y nainip ng hindi ako nagpatuloy. she's really impatient.

"He said Yes!" I happily utter. Her face lightened up then clap. childish alert.

"OMG best! Finally!" She shouted then hug me so I hug her back. My clingy bestfriend as ever.

"Yes Bridg. Finally! at hindi lang yun. Mommy finds a perfect house for us too." Nakangiti kong sabi. Lalo namang lumawak ang ngiti nito.

"Gosh! Tita's really the best!" Napasimangot naman ako ng bigla kong maalala yung favor ni Mommy and I assumed that Bridg saw it because her smiles change into a worried one.

"What's wrong? Are you okay Thea?" She asked. I shake my head then smiled at her.

"Nothing. I just remembered something. Mommy's favor. She want us to study in TMU or else she won't let us do what we want. She already enrolled us." Tuloy tuloy kong sabi. I saw her held her chest as if she felt relief.

"Lets just follow tita. As if we have a choice." Mahinahon nitong sabi before sipping in her orange juice. Yes She's right. We have no other choice but to follow Mom.

"And before I forgot. She asked Tita Ira to change our Identity and our Family background again for our safety." Tumango tango naman ito. As expected, sanay na nga kasi kami.

"So where do we go next?" I ask after we eat. Tumingin ito sa taas at hinawakan ang baba na para bang nag iisip. Tss, crazy brat.

"I knew it!" Nagulat naman ako sa biglang pagsigaw nya. Everybody's looking at us now. My God! This is so embarrassing.

"Hey! lessen your voice brat. Everyone's looking at us! Why are you shouting?!" I mumbled. Nakakahiya talagang kasama tong babaeng to. She just gave me a death glare.

"Ewan ko sayo Thea! C'mon!" Ani to then put a 3 thousand peso bill on the table sabay hila sa akin palabas. Mas malakas sa akin si Bridg dahil mas matangkad ito ng kaunti sa akin. Hindi lang yun, Mas mabigat ito sa akin. Sa takaw ba naman. Napakunot naman ako ng noo ng tumigil kami sa tapat ng Department Store.

"Wait. What are we doing here brat? We went here a while ago. Don't tell me kulang pa ang pinamili mong damit. My God Bridg where will you planning to put all those stuff?" Sita ko sakanya. Its true. Punong puno na ang closet nito to the point na kinailangan pa syang pa gawan ng bagong malaking closet ni tita Ira sa sobrang dami ng damit at gamit.

"No. I have plenty of clothes Thea. We're here to buy clothes that we're going to wear for our new identity. Exciting right? Kaya tara na! Stop asking kiddo." Hindi pa ako nakakapagsalita ay nahila na ako nito papasok sa Department Store. Ito talagang babaeng to hila ng hila.

"Thea try this, and this, and this, and this too." Sunod sunod nitong abot sakin ng mga damit na parang kumot na sa haba. What the hell. I'll look like a nerd to those clothes. Is this the changes she want?

"Bridg what the hell is this? Are we going to play a nerd role? Magmumukha tayong promdi sa mga damit na to. I dont like this." I utter then handed her back the clothes she choose. Hindi nya ito tinanggap bagkus ay tinulak ako papasok ng fitting room. Haay ang kulit.

"No thea! Try that. I'll wait for you here." She stated with authority that's why I have no choice but to follow her. I wear the color taupe blouse. God I can't breathe! What the fck is this. It's a turtle neck blouse. I paired it with a black skirt that I think is 5 inches below the knee. I glance at the mirror and gasp when I saw myself.

"This is bullshit! This doesn't suits me. Ano bang nasa isip ni Bridgette at ganito ang gusto nyang maging ayos namin." Pabulong kong reklamo sa sarili. I heard her shout I'm waiting! that's why I'm forced to get out. Naku Bridgette I'll kill you.

"Awesome! See? Perfect! We'll going to buy that all. Now change!" She ordered then push me back to the fitting room. Letche talaga to. Pinapagod lang ako.

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"Are you insane? Are you expecting me to wear those stupid clothes and pretend to be a nerd? No way Bridg. NO WAY." Pagtanggi ko sakanya while crossing my arms. Ano nalang ang iisipin ng mga makakakita sa amin? Na isa kaming baduy na promdi? That's bullshit.

"Yes Thea! We're going to wear that whether you like it or not. End of discussion." She said with finality then put her earphones on her ears. Tss, as if I have a choice. Bridgette is Bridgette. I sigh and stare at the window. We're heading our way home. We called Manong to fetch us because we're tired and I don't want to drive.

This maybe a good bye to gorgeous Thea.