"Bakit? Hindi sila nakain ng Adobo? May tilapia naman oh." I said, while pulling the chair and casually sitting down.
"Mapili kasi 'tong mga 'to, eh. Gusto nila sa Adobo 'yung walang sabaw tapos maraming sibuyas-"
"Baka naman beef steak gusto niyan. Sige, kuha lang ako ng spam." agad akong tumayo sa pagkakaupo at kumuha ng spam sa may mini pantry. I went back and gave them the canned spam.
"Baka pwede pakiluto muna, Cali?" Alex suggested, while smiling.
I have them a fake smile and nodded a bit. Patience, Cali. Isipin mo nalang na kailangan mo ng kasama sa bahay. Don't be rude, don't be rude. Paulit-ulit kong sinasabi sa aking sarili. I fried the spam and gave it to them.
"Ate, gusto ko po sana 'yung medyo sunog..." sabi ni Bella.
"Gusto mo ikaw sunugin ko?" I said, habang pinandidilatan na siya ng mata. "Nireregla ka na, kaya mo na 'yan. Ikaw na magluto doon, huwag mo akong utusan, nakikikain ka na nga lang eh." I said before getting a rice on my plate.
I saw her went back to the kitchen, followed by her brother. Sorry, napikon ako.
Dinner was done and I was arranging the plates para hugasan. Muntik na akong madulas dahil sa mantikang natapon sa sahig. Magpi-prito na nga lang, hindi pa takpan. Hindi naman 'yon bangus para tumalsik ng sobra, ah! Lord, bakit ko ba hinayaang tumira 'tong mga 'to dito.
I washed the plates dahil nahiya ako sa mga fucking borders.
2 days left at ice-cremate na si Mommy. I am nbt yet ready but I have to let her go.
"Cali, pwede ba kaming maglaro ng ps4?" tanong ni Alex.
"May burol dito, oh. Baka lang nakakalimutan niyo."
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Unbind the Strings
Teen FictionCali, a doctor, established a charity program that heals children with chronic illnesses through music. Her ex, Jay, who's a musician was invited to perform in one of their events.
Twenty Three
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