In My Blood

Chapter 21

Birthday party

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Nathalia's POV

After a days naging tahimik ang Walker University. But they werr still finding the suspect, which is my clue naman na sila kung sino. The Invisible man.

Bumalik ang klase sa Walker University. Ngunit kahit naging tahimik at bumalik na sa dati ang school ay hindi parin maiwasan ng bawat studyante ang matakot sa mga nangyari.

There's also rumors that some students of Walker University transferred in other school.

Malamang kasiraan na naman ng image ng Walker University 'yon. Baka nga raw mabawasan na ang mag e-enroll dito sa susunod na pasukan eh. But Adrian's parents probably won't let that happen.

"Hey you were spacing out. Are you okay?"

Napalingon ako kay Kuya Nathan. Nandito kami ni Kuya sa mall ngayon. Bumibili kami ng isusuot namin mamaya sa birthday party ni Nephtali.

Today is her seventh birthday. I still remember when Adrian's parents invited me, that was when I first met his parents.

And because our family was also invited, ay sabay na kaming bumili ni kuya Nathan ng isusuot namin mamaya.

Mom and Dad was also invited since they were one of their business partner. That's why our family were invited. I just don't know if Ate Nathalie and Kuya Nathaniel can come, maybe not. They were busy.

"U-uh, yes. I'm okay, Kuya." I answered. Napailing ako sa isip isip ko. Muka ba akong lutang kanina?

My older brother just nodded even though he was obviously not convinced by what I said. I'm really okay, may iniisip lang.

Kuya and I just continued looking for clothes to buy. After my older brother and I chose what to wear, we went home. When we got home I immediately got out of the car. I took the one I bought in the backseat and so did Kuya before we went inside together. When Kuya and I went inside, in the living room we saw Mom and Dad who were preparing to go somewhere wearing their suits and attire.

"Hi, Mom. Ang aga niyo naman yatang nagbihis?" tanong ni Kuya. Oo nga naman. Magfa-five pm palang eh seven ang start ng program mamaya.

"We have a meeting this 5:30 pm. Dederetso nalang kami doon ng Dad niyo mamaya." sagot naman ni Mom.

"Eh sila Ate at Kuya sasama ba, Mom?" I asked.

"They said they would try to, but they weren't sure if they would come." si Daddy na ang sumagot. Napatango nalang ako.

"We need to go. Ingat kayo mamaya sa pagpunta." bilin ni Mom.

"Kayo rin po, ingat." sabi ko. I kissed Mom cheeks as well as Dad.

"Nathan, carefull when you were driving." huling sabi ni Dad. Tumango lang naman si Kuya.

Nang makalabas sila Mom at Dad ay umakyat na kami ni Kuya sa kanya kanya naming kuwarto. When I entered the room it was as if I was there feeling tired. Itinabi ko na ang mga pinamili ko saka ako padapang umangkas sa kama. I would have just closed my eyes when my cellphone rang. I picked it up and looked at the caller. It's Adrian.

"Hello?"

["Anong oras kita susunduin mamaya?"]

'Uhmm namiss ko boses nya--Ugh, ano na naman ba itong iniisip ko?!'

"H-ha? Susunduin mo ba ako?" kunot noo kong tanong na akala mo ay nakikita niya ako.

["Yeah. Before seven we should be there."]