Dark Phoenix #2: Echoes Of Lies

CHAPTER 20

Chapter 20

I was all smiles to every person I see. Mapa-matanda man o bata.

It is really tiring smiling to everyone.

"You okay? You look stressed out." sinimangutan ko si Laurence.

"I am deadly tired." I pouted. She chuckled and sipped on her can beer.

"Should I send them away? Hmm,"

"Nah! I'm fine, babe. I'm enjoying just a bit tired." I yawned and wiped the side of my eyes. May namuo kasing luha dahil sa ginawa kong paghikab.

"Okay. Sabi mo e. Just tell me if you wanna runaway, I'll absolutely runaway with you. Why did that old man invited these people, anyway? It's not we're close. Geez, those girl cousin of mine are all fucking annoying." she scoffed and rolled her eyes.

"Stop it, will you? And please, go back to your boyfriend. He's like a hawk, eyeing his prey so much. Like someone will stole you away from him. Possessive, huh?"

"Stop talking about him. He's fucking annoying just like my cousins! I am a single woman and dammit! Palagi na pang siyang nakapulupot. Ano siya, sawa?" she then again drank on her beer.

I chuckled. "He's just being protective!"

"Protective my ass. Hindi ko naman kailangan ng proteksyon. At saka, proteksyon na ngayon ang lingkis e, putangina hindi ko pinangarap ang proteksyong ibibigay niya!"

Naiiling na lang ako. Alam ko namang may something sa kanila.

Daig ko pa ang may birthday dahil ako ang nag-iikot para I-check ang mga bisita. Napatuwid ako ng tayo nang maramdaman ang ngalay dahil sa paglalakad. Naupo ako sa isang mono lock chair at marahang minasahe ang binti.

I pouted a bit when I saw Jin. He's grinning while watching me.

"What?" kunot-noo ko

He shrugged still grinning. "Nothing."

I rolled my eyes and straighten my legs. Accidentally, my foot hit his left legs. I look up at him.

"Sorry,"

I can see amusement in his eyes. Sparkling brightly like an expensive diamond shining its luxurious.

"Yes, tito. Don't worry I will look after Laurence though she's way older than me!" I chuckled after I assured tito that Laurence will be fine.

Lumalim na ang gabi kaya nagpasya na silang umuwi. Bukod doon ay nahahamugan na ang kambal.

"I'm counting on you, Cassandra. I don't trust Laurance when she's drunk."

"I know, po. Mag-iingat kayo."

I went near the twins and kissed their cheeks goodbye. Ganoon din kay tito Marlon at tita Millicent.

Hinatid ko lang sila ng tanaw. Isang beses pa akong kumaway bago bumalik sa grupo. Naupo ako sa tabi ni Laurance habang iniilingan ang kaingayan ni Jin.

He's so noisy...and a bit drunk?

Hindi ko matandaan o talagang ngayon ko lang siya nakitang namumula dahil sa kalasingan.

Ang isip ko ay naghuhumiyaw na parang isang fangirl sa kaniyang idolong artista. Ang gwapo niya! With his natural messy hair plus his signature grin all over his face that makes him look so devilishly handsome. I can't blame some of Ren’s cousins in mother's side who are ogling to him from the very start of this party and I can't help but feel… jealous. May lakas silang lapitan si Jin kahit ngayon pa lang sila nagkakausap. Narinig ko pa nga doon sa isang pinsang babae ni Ren na nakuha na nila ang number ni Jin!