The set up

Chapter 5

I opened the door then looked around. Galing akong school and di ako nagdala ng car kaya sobrang pagod ako dahil nagbyahe lang ako. Kaye and Lexi are watching a movie. Wala si Gia may class siguro.

Lexi saw me and raised her middle finger which caused me to laugh. She's probably still mad at me. The call with Leo was just a prank. Si kaye tinawagan ko non. Kita ko kung gano siya kinabahan akala nya kausap ko talaga si leo.

I gave her a flying kiss thats why she rolled her eyes. Kaye saw us kaya she shook her head the chuckled at us.

"Nagluto ako ng carbonara. Nandyan sa table mainit pa yon. "

"Thank you mamita!" I grinned saka pumunta sa table para kumain.

After eating i went to my room para mag bihis. Mommy told me to go home and have dinner with them. She rarely invites me dahil busy sila ni Daddy so maybe something is up.

Nagsuot lang ako ng denim shorts and black sweatshirt. I grabbed my sling bag so i can put my wallet, phone and car keys. Naghilamos ako bago umalis ng room.

"Uwi ako tonight girlies bukas nako uuwi wala naman akong class tomorrow" i told them while walking.

I heard a chorus of "okay" and "ingat" from them. I walked to the parking lot and went inside my car. Mahabang byahe rin to.

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"Maam Janella!"

I smiled at Kuya Remel. "Kuya wag nyo nako tawaging maam. Ella nalang po"

He smiled sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his head. I gave him my car keys para si kuya na mag park saka dumiretso sa loob ng house.

The reason why i chose to stay out of our house is not only because malayo siya sa school ko but also because it feels lonely here. Mom and Dad aren't at home most of the time. Lagi silang nasa ibang bansa. My bro and sister are just in their 1st and 2nd years so busy sched nila. Morning to evening ang pasok nila. Unlike me na free na kasi graduating nako.

I cant wait to travel the world.

"Sweetie!" I didnt notice my mom hugged me as she gave me a grin.

We walked and went to the dining room and there i saw my brother and sister.

"Where's daddy?" My brows furrowed as i asked my mom.

"Nauna na siyang pumunta ng Europe. May business trip uli kami."

I sat down as i looked at the food the proceeded to eat. My dad's an Engineer while my mom's an Architect. Dapat Engineering ang course na itetake ko but i told my parents na that's not what i want. We had a fight at first pero they supported me in the end.

My brother's taking engineering naman so everything's settled kung sino mag take over ng company pag nag retire na si daddy.

"Ate buti naman umuwi ka" my sister smiled as i winked at her. She and i are close but due to school works hindi na kami nagkikita and nagkakausap. She's taking communication with specialization in broadcasting.

"How's school May and Joseph?" I asked my brother and sister as we started to eat. Ang sarap talaga mag luto ni Manang.

"Its great ate! Next week may tour kami around Abs! Sobrang excited nako makita mga news anchor don" May grinned widely as she explains to me. Ramdam ko na masaya siya sa ginagawa nya and im happy for her.

"Madali pa naman mga subjects ate wala pang mahirap. I might take differential and integral calculus na next summer term. Para mas mabilis" my brother explained as i nodded my head impressed na natapos nya ang algebra and trigonometry ng walang bagsak.

"So mom why'd you invite me pala? Dont get me wrong i love visiting pero you rarely do that?" I asked curiously as my mom gave me a sheepish smile.

"Well since your dad and i will be gone tomorrow gusto namin na ikaw muna mag hatid sa sister and brother mo. For tomorrow lang naman. Bukas ng gabi pa kasi darating yung driver na hinire ko for them." My mom explained kaya nahinga ako ng malalim. I was actually thinking about something worse than that.

"Sure no problem." I shrugged as i drank from my melon shake.

"After this term mag aaral nako ate so no need to worry na" my brother grinned as i laughed.

"Pag drive mo nako sa school?" I raised my eyebrow as he rolled his eyes.

"Graduate ka na pag natuto nako ate. Ang layo ng airline na pagwoworkan mo so no thanks"

I rolled my eyes then chuckled at him. Its good to be back at home. I missed my family.

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"May!" I shouted getting annoyed as i wait outside my car.

"Chill ate wala ka namang pasok" my brother smirked as i rolled my eyes. Ang tagal mag ayos ni may daig pako!

Naka white sleeveless hanging top and black high waisted jeans nga lang ako.

"Ate sorry na! May tinapos pakong project" my sister pouted as she walked towards us.

We went inside the car as i started driving.

The ride was okay. Wala masyadong traffic so di rin ako napagod mag drive kahit 1 hour byahe.

I looked for a parking spot nung nakarating ako sa school nila bro. Sa LPU sila nagaaral.

"Ate samahan mo muna ako. I need parental consult para sa tour next week. Wala si mommy so ikaw muna proxy"

I went out and walked with my sister. Wala na si bro pagkapark ko umalis siya agad. He probably went to see his friends.

We went inside the school as i looked around. Maganda yung school nila. I have never been here before kasi. We stopped walking then went inside the office.

Wala masyadong tao so di kami nag intay ng matagal. After signing we went out of the office.

"Thanks ate! Pasok nako. You can go out by yourself naman diba?" She asked as we stopped near her classroom.

"Of course! Good luck" i hugged her then started to walk palabas ng school when i heard someone called me.

"Ella?"

I turned around and gasped. I forgot na dito nga pala sila nagaaral. Pero i never expected na magkikita nanaman kami.

"Anton"