Lost Stars

Chapter 25 | Welcome To My Life

Hindi ko na din na invite sina Sandrew at Ace, because bore them to death sa birthday party ko was the least I wanted. But those two were the first persons to greet me a happy birthday through call this morning.

Our way to the venue was surprisingly filled with comfortable silence. With me glancing often at Tiffany, minsan na huhuli ko din siyang na tingin sa akin, then kapag nag kakatinginan kami, we both chuckle like an idiot.

Nang makarating kami sa party hall kung saan ginaganap ang birthday ko, nag park muna ako sa parking lot ng venue. Stopping the engine of Clyde's car, I immediately removed my seat belt and went out, opening the door for Tiffany.

Hindi ako matalino, pero oo, alam ko ibig sabihin ng gentleman kapag na sa mood ako.

Tinanggal niya muna 'yung seat belt niya, saka bumaba ng sasakyan. Locking the car, I offered her my left arm at alinlangan naman siyang humawak doon, as we made our way on the front door.

"Happy birthday sir Liam." Pag bati nung nag we-welcome sa mga bwisita---este bisita. I acknowledge his greeting by nodding at him. We entered the hall, greeted by the soft music that was playing and all the voices of the guests na mga nag uusap-usap.

The venue has a metallic blue and gray motif and has cool yet still formal theme. All of the guests were scattered around, looks nothing but a scream of "rich". I spotted my parents with Clyde, na nakikipag usap sa isa sa mga guest. Joan and Dad looks sweet and that almost made me vomit, geez can someone give those two an Oscar's? They are so damn good in acting. They are always like that kapag sa ibang tao, napapa isip nga ako, hindi ba sila kinikilabutan?

"Nandito na pala ang birthday boy! Happy birthday insan!" Said by a guy approaching us, kasama niya 'yung twin sister niyang who look annoyed at him. They are my half cousins, Dylan and Dayanara Ambrose. 'Yung mama nila, half sister ni Joan. Sa King's university din sila nag aaral.

He pulled me in a hug at agad ko naman siyang tinulak palayo sa akin, cringing that made Dayanara snort.

"Happy birthday, Liam." Pag bati naman ni Dayanara, as we fist bump.

"Wala kang pinag bago, insan e! Sungit mo pa din." Mapang asar na sabi ni Dylan.

"Ikaw din wala ka din pinag bago," Sabi ko.

"Mas pogi pa din sa'yo? Come on, dude we all know that." Mahangin na sabi nito.

"You're still an annoying delusional dick." Naka smirk kong sabi, that made Dayanara and Tiffany chuckle.

"Uy Tiffany, nandito ka din pala!" Masayang sabi ni Dylan, noticing Tiffany. Bumitaw naman si Tiffany sa akin, saka nakipag beso kay Dayanara then kay Dylan.

"Mag ka kilala kayo?" Nag tataka kong tanong.

"Second cousin ko sila, 'yung mama ko at mama nila mag pinsan." Sagot ni Tiffany.

"But that doesn't make you guys related, so you have nothing to worry about my favorite cousin." Sabi ni Dylan, na naka akbay kay Tiffany, as he wink at me.

"I know." Walang gana kong sagot, pulling Tiffany away from him, putting my arms around her waist na agad naman niyang tinanggal.

"Sige bro, mang chi-chicks lang ako." Pag papa-alam ni Dylan, tapping my shoulder and pinching Tiffany's cheek. Nag pa alam na din si Dayanara to get some drink.

Holding Tiffany's hand, that made her slightly flinch but relaxed immediately, we went where my parents are.

"Dad," Napa tigil sila sa pakikipag usap sa kausap nila, then looked at me smiling.

"Oh nandito na pala ang birthday boy," Sabi ng lalaki na kausap nila. "Happy birthday, young lad." Naka ngiting sabi ng lalaki, pilit ko siyang nginitian as he excuses himself.