Sand of the Past (Isla de Vista Series #3)

Chapter 30

"Oh such beautiful ladies gathering in one table," si Tita Kathryne habang naki beso sa akin. "I invited someone too, hija. I hope she will come."

Ngumiti ako at bumitaw sa kanya. I don't know who might be that bit. It is exciting. Naki-beso kami sa lahat ng bagong dumating at kalaunan, sinabi na ni Tita Kathryne na ihanda ang first course.

"So, how was the trip to Amsterdam, hija?" si Tita Herminia, mother-in-law ni Divine. "I heard you two, Mika and Amber, went on a trip with your husbands."

"Uh, yes, Tita. It was fun. We toured the Netherlands every single day. Too exhausting but so much fun! Mika and I took so many photos too. It was in Mika's camera."

"I can only imagine those two brothers behind your backs like bodyguards."

Natawa rin ako sa komento ni Tita Andresa.

"They are giant bodyguards, Mama." tawa ni Mika.

"How I wish Fidai's woman is here with us today." Tita Symfle suddenly said.

"You didn't send her an invitation, Kathryne?"

"I did. I gave Symfle three invitations."

"Fidai is still winning her back po." si Heart. "We thought it is best to not go ahead Fidai's plans."

"Oh, we understand."

"How about Maddox and Zeke's relationship, Kathryne?"

Ngumiti si Tita Kathryne bigla sa akin bago sumagot. "You know my eldest, he is mysterious. But he's had this girl for a long time now. While Zechariah, I don't know. Ruhan is the only one very vocal to us about his lovelife."

"Don't start. I am getting annoyed with Rocco. I know he is hiding someone."

Stella gasped. "Rocco has a girlfriend, Tita."

"Really?"

"He did not told you, guys?"

"Oh, this is exciting." nakangising sabi sa akin ni Heart.

The conversation went on until all of us were asked about our lives with our partners. The talkings in between meals are very wholesome and heartwarming.

Pasado alas dyes na kami lumabas ng building dahil sa sobrang aliw sa usapan. Before I left the penthouse, all I thought about was that I would be extra silent throughout. And I am mentally prepared for it. However, that was not what happened.

Me and the ladies talked a lot of stuff and sometimes I get pulled into Tita's conversations or any of us. Sobrang bait nilang lahat at sobrang sarap kasama. I anticipated the someone that Tita Kathryne mentioned but she did not arrive.

"Oh! They are all here!"

Ngumiti ako ng malapad. There are luxurious cars waiting for us outside the building. The men looked in our direction and their big circle was disbanded. I immediately saw my boyfriend walking towards me.

"Hi," nakangising bati ko.

Lumapat ang mainit na halik sa aking noo habang pumulupot ang kamay niya sa aking baywang. We know everyone already so there is no need for another introduction.

"Ingat kayo pauwi,"

Napabaling ako sa kanila. Sa rami namin at lahat ay abala sa asawa o kasintahan kaya hindi ko na napansin kung kaninong boses iyon.

"Bye, guys..." si Heart habang nakayakap si Leese sa kanya at inalis iyon ng dahan dahan.

Lumapit ako sa mga bumitaw rin sa kani kanilang kasama upang yumakap at magpaalam. We hugged each other tightly like we didn't want the night to end. Nagpaalam din ako kina Tito Caerus at Tita Kathryne bago tinanggap ang kamay ni Ruhan.