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Chapter 16

"Magpadeliver na lang tayo ng hapunan. Wala akong balak magluto. I don't feel fine."

"You haven't been feeling fine for a week now. Mukhang Biyernes Santo yang mukha mo," puna ni Selena. "Bakit kasi hindi pa kayo mag-usap? Bawiin mo na lang lahat ng sinabi mo sa kanya. Ipapakilala ka naman pala sa mga magulang niya. Inunahan mo lang siyang sigawan."

"Have you seen Dahlia? She's so beautiful. Mga ganoong babae ang bagay sa kanya. Not someone like me," mabilis na sagot niya.

"Ewan ko sayo, Katrina. You're also really pretty pero hindi mo lang alam. Sa tingin mo ba makakabingwit ka ng ganoon kayaman kung hindi ka maganda! Gumising ka nga! Wala ka pa ngang kaayos-ayos, maganda ka na! Kaya tigilan mo na yang self-pity mo. Hindi bagay sa ganda mo!" sigaw nito sa kanya. Even Selena was fed up seeing her friend depressed for a week now.

Katrina just kept her mouth shut.

"I think he's sincere with his feelings, Katrina. Just give him time."

"No, I'm good with this setup. Hindi namin kailangang magkita araw-araw just because we have a kid together. May iba nga na hindi talaga nag-uusap pero may anak."

"Gusto mo ba talaga ng ganoon para sa anak ninyo? A nonhealthy family?"

Hindi nakasagot si Katrina.

"Huwag pride ang pairalin, siz," paalala ni Selena.

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They were in a full bar. Isa ito sa mga pag-aari ni Miguel na bar. Aspen, Gio and Miguel were in the VIP room on the second floor with a view of the dance floor below.

Taimtim na nakatitig doon si Aspen, who has been quiet since they came here. Habang si Gio naman ay napapalibutan ng tatlong babae ngayon na nakilala nito sa baba.

"Bro, come here! We're playing a game," anyaya ni Gio.

Aspen shook his head no and kept on drinking his whiskey habang nakatitig lamang sa dance floor.

Miguel, on the other hand, stood up and went beside Aspen.

"Still moping around, huh?" he teased.

Aspen turned to look at him, his eyes flickering with anger.

"Bro, what do you expect? Katrina was hurt. I was hurt. We were both caught off guard by the announcement."

"Have you heard from her?" tanong ni Aspen.

"Who? Katrina?"

Tumango si Aspen.

Miguel just laughed. "Bro, she's your girl. Kung may dapat mang kumausap sa kanya, ikaw yun. Not me or Gio. Dahlia and I have talked about the announcement. Kahit siya ay nagulat ng in-announce iyon sa lahat ng mga bisita ng mga magulang mo. I think it's high time you break the real news to your parents. I've talked to Dahlia's parents so you have to begin manning up for Katrina, too."

Aspen just kept quiet.

"Your father won't hate you for it. I assure you," bulong ni Miguel.

"You don't know him."

"All I know is you should talk. Hindi pwedeng hindi na lang kayo magpansinan. Bro, she's pregnant with your child. Do you honestly think you can stay away from her forever? One way or another, kailangan nyong mag-usap at magkaayos. Kahit para lang sa anak ninyo."

Just then, out of the blue, biglang sumali sa usapan nila si Gio.

"Ano bang pinagmumukmok niyong dalawa dyan?" tanong nito.

"Shouldn't you be telling him something?" tanong ni Aspen kay Miguel, changing the topic and throwing it to Miguel.

"Tell Gio what?" Miguel asked, unsure.

Aspen just smiled. "About you and Dahlia."

Gio was calm at the beginning. And then, his eyes suddenly grew big from the realization. "You fucking dog!" sigaw nito. And all of a sudden, nakwelyuhan na kagad ni Gio si Miguel at nasuntok ito.

Miguel was caught off guard kaya bumagsak ito sa sahig. "Shit!"

Aspen tried to get in between them, shocked at Gio's reaction. Hindi naman ito nagalit ng malaman na siya ang fiance ni Dahlia pero bakit parang galit na galit ito kay Miguel ngayon? "Gio, ano ba! Stop it, bro!" he screamed at both of them habang pinipilit pumagitna sa dalawang kaibigan.

"I caught my sister sexting with someone, an unknown man. And apparently it's you! You fucking manwhore!" sigaw muli ni Gio. "Ang kapal ng mukha mo!"

Pilit lamang na umiwas si Miguel sa mga suntok na pinaulan ni Gio.

"How dare you call me your friend kung gaganunin mo lang ang kapatid ko!" patuloy na sigaw ni Gio sa pagmumukha ni Miguel.

"Gio, I love her!" Miguel declared habang umiiwas sa mga suntok ng kaibigan.

Natigilan si Gio sa sinabi nito. "You love Dahlia?"

He nodded. "I was as hurt as Katrina noong biglang inanunsyo ang engagement nila ni Aspen. I wanted to die, bro. I love her! I can't just simply give it up. Ipaglalaban ko siya. I'll talk to your parents. I will, I promise."

Aspen helped Miguel stand up pero nakapagitan pa rin siya sa dalawa. "I knew about them prior. But it was just a hunch, Gio. I never knew he was that serious with Dahlia."

"Bro, I am fucking willing to marry her. Just help me deal with your parents. Aspen is willing to help me. Tell me you'll do the same," pagmamakaawa ni Miguel sa kaibigan.

Gio was still silent. Then, he immediately rushed to Miguel for a hug. "You manwhore! Akala ko ay ibang lalaki ang makakakuha sa kapatid ko. But it's you! Of course, i'll help you."

Halos matawa si Aspen sa biglaang pagbabago ng reaksyon ni Gio sa mga pangyayari. So he has decided. He will help Miguel get Dahlia for good. He has to tell his parents the truth about him, Katrina, Dahlia and Miguel.

He has to get back Katrina. For good!

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