Paradox [BoybandPH]

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"For Pete's sake, I'm already twenty one Dad!"

I am beyond frustrated already. I've been convincing him for an hour — no, scratch that. Since last, last week. Gusto ko talagang sumama sa out of town trip ng mga friends ko. He's treating me like some 13-year old kid!

"The last time I let you go with them, you were so buzzed. I bet until now you don't know who brought you home that night."

I snorted. As if I care? It's probably one of the boys lang naman. Most probably, Russell . Hindi naman ako papabayaan nang mga yun eh.

"But daaaad! That's a party. Besides, I already told you beforehand that I'm gonna drink diba." I'm whining like a baby now. I'm aware.

"Drunk, not hammered." Napanguso ako sa sinabi niya. I'm close to throwing tantrums already.

"Daddy naman eh. I swear, I'll behave this time. Promise!" I even raised my right hand to show him I really mean it. Magpapakabait talaga ako. Andun siya eh.

Dad put down the newspaper and sighed heavily. My lips twitched. Konting kembot na lang papayag na yan! But I kept my puppy face, still not putting down my hand.

Dad's really not that strict, but not lineant either. Alam niyang umiinom ako. Pinapayagan niya ko kasi I know my limits.

Well, except that night.

"Fine, I'll let you go. In one condition."

I frantically nodded my head, urging him to continue. I can't hide my smile anymore.

"Give our café a chance. Work there at least for three months. Then do whatever you want."

Three months?

Ultimatum.

With his tone, there's no way I can argue with that. Besides, I think it's high time to give it a try.

Dad never stopped me from doing what I want, which is modelling. Pero alam ko he's expecting more from me.

With a sigh, I nodded. "Call."

Wala akong sinayang na oras. I immediately pinged them on messenger, telling them I'm coming.

A certain memory cross my mind. I felt a familiar pain in my chest.

Ayokong maapektuhan ang pagkakaibigan namin. Oo nasaktan ako. Pero ayokong maging masamang kaibigan just because of Ford's feelings.

I've been crushing on my cousin's bestfriend since high school. Up until now, it didn't go away.

Sino ba naman kasing hindi magkakagusto sa isang Ford Valencia?

Siya yung tipo nang lalaking hindi mo ikakahiya na ipakilala sa parents mo. He's the epitome of perfect boyfriend. Well, okay. That's exaggerated na. May pagkaloko-loko din naman siya. But compared to my cousin, Tristan, mas matured siya nang konti. Not to mention his looks! He's also very sweet, caring, over-protective, and the list goes on.

I was pulled out from my train of thoughts when my phone rang.

It's Neil.

"Hello, baby boy!" I heard him groan, I chuckled. Knowing how much he despised that endearment.

"Your dad called me, Sef. Anong kapalit neto?"

Napapangiti talaga ako pag nagtatagalog siya. Evident pa rin kasi talaga ang accent niya. Galing kasing Cebu yung family nila.

I bribed him with a book. Yan lang naman ang kahinaan niya, naming dalawa. Yes, I have two kinds of Fridays, if walang photoshoot— the "netflix and books" night and the other is spent clubbing, flirting and getting wasted.