Eugenio Carlos or Gin is perfect. He is tall, handsome and he has money. He is the only son of Governor De Villa. And not to add he will inherit the throne of his father as governor someday.
But love is not the reason why she chose to be with him...
Nothing changed for the past five years. Same aura ng mansion and same authority that I always fear of. Naupo ako. My mother sits in front of my table. Napatingin ito sa akin.
"You have decided to continue your studies, don't you, Carlos? After all, we need a lawyer in this family. A politician who is very---"
I coughed. Pakiramdam ko ay nagsikip na lalamunan ko sa sasabihin sana ng Mama. Takang napatingin sila sa akin. I tried to smile. "Look, Ma. Kadarating ko lamang di ba? I really want to enjoy this meal that is my first time sharing with you after five years. Politics can wait, di ba?" I said lightly. Kinindatan ko ang Mama. Umirap ito.
"Hindi sa lahat ng oras ay pwedeng maghintay ang pulitika, Carlos. You must know your place in this family and in politics," seryosong sabi ni Lolo. I shrugged my shoulder.
"Let's eat, shall we?" I said playfully.
I started telling them what I did for the past five years. Nauwi na sa masayang kwentuhan ang kanina lamang ay pressured na pag-uusap at pagpipilit nila tungkol sa pulitika.
"Am I late for lunch?"
I felt my whole body stiffened when I heard a familiar voice. And yet, it feels like a stranger's voice. Tumayo si Mama para salubungin ang dumating.
"Half of Carlos' story you already have missed. But I am sure he will tell all of it over again, don't you. Carlos?" anang Mama.
I did not move. Napatingin ang Lolo sa akin. I sighed. This is what I hate the most. The pretence. Tumayo ako at sa unang pagkakataon ay nakita ko ang mukha ng taong sa loob ng mahabang panahon ay hindi ko man lamang nakita.
He looks the same. He maybe gets older. Older than what he looks like the last time I saw him. And that was five years ago. The same hardness still edges on his face. A typical politician.
"Sir," I greeted. I simply nodded at him.
Ilang saglit na nakatitig lamang ito sa akin. Then he sighed. "Come here and give me at least a hug, son. It's been long since the----"
I walked and give him a hug para matapos na lamang. But there was no warmth on it. At bago pa ako nayakap nito ay kumalas na ako. "I guess, I have to go to my room. I am quite tired already. It's good seeing you, sir."
I politely excused myself. My mother looked at me pleadingly but I just pick my bag and go upstairs. I hope he will do something to make me lose my temper so I could have the reason to leave this house again.
I don't belong here.
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