The Evil Sister Who Meets Her Prince (Villain Series #1)

Chapter 06

06

"Kumain ka na Naiah," Nanang went inside my room.

Nakadungaw ako sa window ng room ko to see if nakaleave na sila ng house. When the car was already out of my sight, I move away from my window.

They leave tonight because of that social party. I don't want to come that's why I stayed here. Plastikan lang din naman ang mangyayari roon kaya para saan pa?

"I'll go down na po," I answered Nanang Cora. "You should rest na po Nanang," I gave her a small smile.

Ngumiti siya sa akin at saka hinaplos ang buhok ko.

"Maging mabuti ka pa rin kahit na anong mangyari, anak." She said with full of emotions in her eyes.

I don't want to cry in front of her. I don't want to make her worry, that's why I just nod. She never failed to teach me little things na makakabuti para sa akin. And her words matter a lot for me as much as she matters to me. Isa iyon sa mga pinanghahawakan ko.

"I will," I almost whispered. Isiniksik ko ang ulo ko sa dibdib niya to hug her tight. I closed my eyes and cherished her warm embrace. "I miss my Mom," I said unconsciously.

There's a sudden stab on my chest when I said that. A single tear escaped but I wiped it right away. I really don't want to cry.

Hinaplos ni Nanang ang likod ko. Like she's trying to make me sleep.

"Parang anak ko na rin si Jorelie at gaya niya, mahal na mahal din kita na parang tunay kong anak. H'wag kang mag-alala, nandito lang ako palagi para sa iyo. Hindi kita iiwan."

Hindi kita iiwan.

I tightened my hug on her.

"I love you too, Nanang."

Kumalas na ako sa pagkakayakap sa kanya dahil ramdam kong tutulo na ang mga luha ko.

"So much drama na Nanang. My gosh!" natatawang sabi ko. "I'll eat na po. Kayo, mag-rest na po kayo. Beauty sleep!" I kissed her cheek before I went down in the kitchen.

I don't have the appetite to eat since kumain na ako ng salad kanina. I decided na mag-beer na lang tutal wala rin naman ang mga tao dito sa house.

When I reached the kitchen I saw Karus on the countertop, eating alone. He glanced at me once pero binalik din ulit ang atensyon sa food niya. Seems like he's avoiding me now. Who cares? He judged me rin nga pala.

Hindi ko na lang din siya pinansin at dumiretso na sa fridge to get some beers. Kumuha muna ako ng picnic mat sa room ko then I went outside the house. Nilapag ko muna iyong mga beers tapos ay inilatag ko na rito sa front yard iyong mat.

Nama-maintained ni Dad ng maayos ang malawak na front yard that is covered by fresh green bermuda grass. Kapag dumiretso ka pa paloob ay papunta na iyon sa gilid ng bahay then sa pool area and backyard na mas malawak dito. Sa gilid ng front yard ay iyong pathway kung saan dumadaan iyong mga sasakyan papasok. Nasa kabilang gilid naman iyong parking.

Tonight's a bright night. There are a lot of stars all over the sky giving enough light for me. I sat on the mat and opened a can of beer.

"What a peaceful night it is. So relaxing." Lumagok ako sa hawak kong beer.

I enjoyed the fresh air hugging my whole body. Walang ingay sa paligid at tanging ihip lang ng hangin ang naririnig ko. Ngayon na lang ata ulit naging mapayapa ang stay ko sa bahay na 'to.

I let myself lay on the mat, giving me a better view of the sky. I raised my hand imagining that I could reach and touch the twinkling stars.

"I envy y'all because you have the freedom up there. You can shine and stand out. I wish I am like you all too."