Follow Your Heart. (Sandro Marcos)

Chapter 5

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When Elena said that, we went silent and no one dares to talk. Parang mga sira naman. It's so awkward.

"I- I just need to go sa restroom." I said.

Why am I stuttering? I went inside the restroom and I washed my face. Nahihilo na ako. Nakailang inom nadin ako and all.

After that, I went back beside Josh. Umikot lang ulit Yung baso Hanggang sa makalhati na namin Yung pangalwang bottle of soju.

After my shot, nahihilo na ako. I got the pillow and nahiga muna ako. I closed my eyes. Nag uusap lang silang dalwa Hindi ko na maintindihan. Am I this low tolerance? Gosh.

"Alexandra." Elena said.

So I woke up. Naubos na nila Yung soju. Maybe Dad shotted too I heard his voice earlier. Naupo ako and napahawak sa sentido ko.

My head hurts. Josh gave me water so I drink it.

"Can you walk?" Elena asked.

I stood up and kaya ko naman. Pagewang gewang nga lang. So inalalayan nila ako papasok sa room and nahiga na ako sa bed ko.

"Stay here nalang. Elena sleep beside my daughter. And Josh you can sleep in that sofa bed." I heard my mom's voice.

Nakatulog na ako. And the next day, I woke up and saw Elena beside me hugging a pillow.

I stood up and went to the bathroom. I washed my face and brushed my teeth before going back.

I went close to Elena to wake her up. Wala naman kaming school today so baka maggala nalang kami around BGC if my parents would allow me to. Haha

Elena woke up and went to the bathroom din. May mga clothes na sila sa closet ko kasi minsan dito talaga sila natutulog.

So I went to Josh na natutulog sa sofa. I say down on the floor and slight na hinampas sya. He's brows furrowed and he is now rubbing his eyes.

He stood up and fold the blanket before pulling my hands para makatayo narin ako. He smiled and pat my head.

"Goodmorning." He said in his morning voice.

"Morning." I said and smiled back.

Ng makalabas na si Elena sa Cr, she's now done showering kaya si Josh na maliligo. I always shower after them. Wala lang.

"I'll ask my parents kung papayagan ako." I said.

"Payag Yan." Elena said.

And nagkwentuhan nalang kami ng makalabas na si Josh sa bathroom na nakaligo na din ako Naman.

I wore my white with cherries design fitted dress na above the knee and I curled my hair. Lahat kami naka white but Elena is wearing a white tank top with her red Gucci jacket and shorts on. Josh is wearing his simple white shirt and black shorts. And lahat kami naka white sneakers.

Elena borrowed my hair curler too and I am now thinking of what necklace should I partner this dress on. Ng makapili ako, I asked Josh to help me put on my necklace and I got my bag with me.

Then tsaka ako magpapaalam. Para payagan make sure you are ready to go. Haha.

"Mommy?" I said.

She is in her office now with ate Mae. Her P.A

"Yes?" She said.

"Can I come go around BGC po?" I asked smiling.

"Tell your dad." She answered.

And pumasok naman bigla si daddy sa office ni mom. I left Josh and Elena at my room nga pala.

"What is it?" Dad asked.