Chapter Twenty Three
“WHERE’S THE BIRTHDAY GIRL?!”
Umalingawngaw ang boses ni Ayah pagkapasok na pagkapasok niya. Sa likod niya ay nakasunod naman si Ziff. They were carrying huge bags. Sa sobrang laki ay aakalain mong pupunta sila sa Paris for a week.
“Geez, calm down. Bukas pa birthday ko.”
“Meh, same thing.”
Ayah tossed her bags onto one of the couches. Tsaka siya naupo sa tabi ko. Ziff did the same.
Seconds later, I spotted kuya running down the stairs while still in his pajamas.
Napatingin kaming tatlo sa kaniya as he stands there looking like a lost child.
“Kuya, there’s a thing called suklay..”
Nakatulalang nakatingin si kuya sa direksyon namin. Ilang segundo pa ay nanlaki ang mga mata niya. He widened his eyes like he has seen a ghost.
“Why is she here?” He asked, utterly confused.
“It’s November six, kuya.”
“Yes, and?”
I rolled my eyes. “Sleepover, remember?”
Lalo pang nanlaki ang mga mata niya. Matapos no’n ay halos lumipad na siya paakyat ng hagdan.
“Wow. That’s like the second time I’ve seen him looking like a huge mess in the morning.” Nakangiwing komento ni Ayah.
“Really? When was the first time?”
“Remember the very first time we held a sleepover dito sa bahay niyo back in fourth grade? He didn’t know we were there. I can still remember him running down the stairs just like how he did kanina. His hair was a huge mess, parang pugad ng ibon. Tapos ang gulo gulo ng damit niya.” She explained. “His reaction is still the same after eight years.”
Napailing na lang si Ayah habang tumatawa.
“Wow. You remember that? I’m impressed. I can’t even remember what I had for breakfast yesterday.”
“Of course. Sino bang hindi makakalimot? He looked like a garbage can!”
“Talaga lang ah.”
“Baka iba na ‘yan.” Sabat ni Ziff.
“Pinagsasabi niyo diyan?”
“Wala naman.” Ziff chuckled.
Ayah rolled her eyes. “Heh. Kung ano ano na naman iniisip niyo.”
“We’re not even saying anything!”
“Tse!” Tugon ni Ayah at tumayo na lang and headed towards the kitchen.
Pagkatayo ni Ayah ay lumipat agad si Ziff sa tabi ko.
“So, kailan dadating si Ash?”
I shrugged. “Hindi ako sigurado eh. He told me he’s gonna come over by afternoon. Baka busy lang sa hospital.”
“Oh. How’s Tiffany pala?”
“I’m not sure. Pero Ash told me na she’s doing okay naman.”
Tumango tango naman si Ziff. “Eh si Ash?”
“Si Ash?” Tanong ko na tinanguan naman niya. “What about Ash?”
“Kumusta siya?”
“He’s doing fine. I guess...”
“Bakit parang hindi ka sure?”
“I’m not that sure. Tagal na nung huli naming pagkikita eh. I haven’t had the chance to check up on him.”
BINABASA MO ANG
We Met Again
Teen FictionKisha Salvestre is the daughter of a well-known entrepreneur and company owner. Their company is known for its fine jewelries and many other businesses. While Ash Tolentino is a painter and his family owns a small art shop. They'll meet unexpectedly...
