Chapter 20: "Mom is not a cup of tea."
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Amiel recommended Aaliyah Jacquelyn Montevista to be my Interior designer.
He said Aaliyah's one of the best interior designers in the country. So I decided na kunin siyang official I.D at ipaubaya sakanya yung renovation nung dati kong bahay.
I want to make it a café. At sabi nga ni Amiel, specialization talaga ni Aaliyah ay ang Renovation.
Anywho, we are on our way to her Studio last night but she called and cancelled saying she had an emergency and resched tomorrow morning.
So hinatid nalang ako ni Amiel dito sa bahay nila Maine saka siya nagpasundo sa driver niya.
I know he's pissed, kilalang kilala ko na siya. Pero ang hindi ko alam ay kung bakit.
Tsss
Mga Lalake nga naman oh, minsan ang hirap din intindihin kala mo babae."
"So details please." Sabi ni Maine saka tumabi sa'kin, andito ko ngayon sa guest room ng bahay nila ni Amiel, kakatapos lang naming makipagkulitan sa mga baby nila na si JL and Liezel, yes dalawa na anak nila ni Jake.
Bumuntong hininga muna ko and started telling her the truth, I can't lie to her, "Maine, there's no engagement and I am not her fiancée."
"What?!"
"He just said that kasi hindi kagad ako nakasagot sa tanong ni Justin, and sabi niya ayaw niya daw kasi na magmukhang hindi pa ako nakaka move on kay Roland tapos andun pa yung kambal alam niyang best friends yun ni Roland. So he blurted out that I am his fiancée."
"Nakakaloka naman yan, kala ko naman narealize niyo na." Sagot niya at bakas sa boses niya ang panghihinayang.
"Realize what?" I asked.
"Realize that you belong to each other." She answered smirking.
Saka ko siya tinapik sa braso, "Loka-loka, I love that guy, but we're just best friends."
"Best friends my ass."
"Nako bahala ka, mahal namin isa't isa but we know na hanggang dun lang yun."
"Sino ba gusto mong paniwalain dyan sa sinasabi mo, ako o yang sarili mo?" Nakangiti niyang pangungutya.
"I guess you're tired, punta ka na dun sa kwarto mo." I retorted rolling my eyes.
"Drei, you love him. Something was holding you back,"
Nang tignan ko siya, naging seryoso na yung mukha niya.
"What is it?"Pag uusisa niya.
"Is it still him?" She added.
"Hell no, ano ka ba pareho kayo ng iniisip."
"Then what? He's in love with you Drei, it's very clear, the way he looks at you.. my God."
"Nothing's holding me back. Siguro ayaw lang naming dalawa i-risk yung friendship namin."
"That's cowardice."
"Whatever Maine, go to your room. I'm going to sleep. Goddess like me needs rest too." Sagot ko sakanya saka niya ko hinampas ng unan.
"Puro ka iwas sa tanong ee, last na.. Can I ask you something?"
"Fire away." I said lazily habang kinukuha yung iPhone ko na nagchacharge sa gilid ng bed. I need to check on my kids kung tulog na.
"Will you ever tell Roland about the triplets?"
Napatigil ako sa pag hanap ng pangalan ni Kylie sa phone ko dahil sa tanong ni Maine. Bumilis na naman kagad kabog ng dibdib ko.
I faced her and said, "I don't know seriously, he's at the peak of his career, tapos he has a lot of girlfriends and his hard partying makes me think that He won't be a good influence to my children. He became worse, you said it yourself. Hindi ko alam talaga. Saka iniisip ko palang na magkikita ulit kami, pakiramdam ko Chaos kagad yung mangyayare."
"I understand, pero sana pag dumating yung time na 'yon, act and decide what your heart is telling you." She said smiling.
"And remember, we are here for you. Especially Amiel, you are really lucky to have him around."
"I know. I thought it was impossible to be able to laugh again. But he did it; he made my impossible, possible."
"Sana lang kung ano man yang meron sa inyong dalawa, gawin niyo yung alam niyong sasaya kayo pareho." Sabi niya saka siya bumangon mula sa kama.
"Yung totoo Maine, I can see myself with him in the future." I told her honestly.
"Drei, love isn't who you can see yourself with. It is who you can't see yourself without." She said staring straight at me saka niya ko hinalikan sa pisngi st lumabas ng kwarto.
Haaaaaaaay, saan naman niya kaya hinugot yun?
After that heavy talking with Maine I called Kylie kung natutulog na ba ang mga bata, nung tumawag kasi ako kanina kakatapos lang nila mag dinner at nag shashower na silang lahat getting ready to sleep.
Kylie is my personal assistant, 4 months palang akong buntis nun nung nadaanan ko siya sa may session road na walang tsinelas, madumi na ang mag suot pero halata mong may kaya.
She was homeless, umalis daw siya sakanila at pagdating niya sa Baguio nanakawan siya, lahat buong maleta niya.
Naawa ako nun kaya pinatuloy ko siya sa Villa, tapos ayun.. madali kaming nagkasundo she wanted to work for me kaya tinggap ko naman. Gusto niya nga lang nung mga panahon na yun ng bahay na matutuluyan, And who am I to be greedy? Ang laki-laking lupain ang ipinamana sa'kin ng hindi ko kaano-ano.
Saka ng mga panahon na yun pakiramdam ko mag isa lang ako, pareho kami ng pinagdadaanan.
At ayun, hanggang ngayon loyal naman siya sa'kin ni-ayaw ng humiwalay parang nakahanap ako ng long lost sister.
Thankful din naman ako na dumating siya sa buhay ko kasi mahal na mahal niya din ang mga anak ko. Kapag wala ako, alam kong siya lang ang mapagkakatiwalaan ko sa mga anak ko.
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Kinaumagahan, wala pa rin kahit isang text si Amiel.
And it bothers me, a lot. Pero siyempre andito ko sa Manila hindi para magpabebe kundi para sa business na itatayo ko.
Andito na ko ngayon sa studio ni Aaliyah, it's a white modern Victorian House katulad nung bahay ko sa Baguio. Sa labas palang makikita mo na kagad ang malaking façade na THE A STUDIO.
Akala mo bahay lang talaga siya pero pagpasok mo bubungad sayo ang isang receptionist, sa kaliwa nito ay ang receiving area.
Sa receiving area palang nainlove na ko.Yung mga furniture, the couch, tables and chairs palang halatang napili ng may magandang taste. Super comfy and relaxing ng place.Pagpasok mo mararamdaman mo kagad yung ganda ng ambiance, paintings everywhere, mga handicraft na lamps, artistic wallpaper in short you're gonna love the place if you are into arts.
May tatlong hallway, yung sa gitna must be their kitchen kasi dun galing yung secretary ni Aaliyah nung kinuhaan ako ng Tea, tapos sa kaliwang hallway it leads you to their meeting room, kita ko kagad kasi glass wall lang naman and it shows the white long table na may mga siyam na swivel chair na nakapalibot, white board and projector.
At yung hallway sa may kanan, it leads you to a wide space na may tig apat na working station or desk sa parehong side tapos yung pinaka gitna, white wooden door, must be Aaliyah's office.
Haaaaaay ang ganda ng office niya naiinggit ako, ang artsy at the same time classy. Totoo nga ang sabi ni Amiel, Aaliyah's trademark was her elite ways.
Pinaghalong simplicity, artsy at classy ang theme ng office niya. Pagpasok mo makikita mo kagad yung desk niya na nasa pinakadulo ng room, dikit sa pader at sa malaking sliding glass window. Dun nakapataong ang mga gamit niya, laptop, folders at magazine kagad ang napansin ko.
May dalawang upuan na magkatapat sa harap ng desk niya, may couch at coffee table din na malapit lang din sa desk niya at may long table sa kaliwang side ng room kung san nakapatong ang mga design na gawa niya, another laptop, magazines, sketchpads.
May easel board and stand na malapit sa bintana, sa kaliwang side ng office niya na malapit din sa bintana. At dun ko napansin na madami din siyang sketchpad na nakahanda at mga iba't ibang gamit pang drawing.
Tinignan ko ang kabuuan ng office niya, gray, white and cream lang kulay na bumubuo sa kwarto. Cream na wall at white and gray na mga furniture, perfectly furnished ang white wooden floor niya. Ang tanging nakakapag bigay ng kulay sa office niya ay ang mga mural paintings niya.
Tumayo kagad siya pagpasok ko and shook my hand, "Good morning Ms.Matthews, it's nice to finally meet you."
She said politely, "It's nice to meet you too Aaliyah, please call me Chesca."
She smiled and gestured for me to sit.
"You have a nice studio by the way,"
"Why thank you." Sabi niya tapos may kinuha sa may desk niya.
"I saw all the pictures you sent me and I've read the emails too. I am really excited for the renovation." She said nang makita kong nakuha niya yung USB sa may drawer sa desk niya saka niya sinaksak sa laptop.
"Our design team compromises a diverse group of talented individuals with varying skill sets and strengths. Collaboration within a highly creative studio environment encourages rich and new ideas that generate unique design solutions for our clients. And I'm really happy that you chose us. That you chose me."
"And I am happy too that Amiel recommended you, ito palang office mo ang ganda-ganda na."
Ngumiti lang siya saka tumayo at may kinuha sa bookshelf niya.
"Thank you saka like what I've told you sa email, we just don't offer Interior design, we offer Interior Architecture, Soft furnishing, Sourcing of original and unique objects, lighting, Technology and Project management, kaya wag kang mababahala I got this, we got this. Andito na kaming lahat na kailangan mo para sa business na itatayo mo."
"So wala na talaga kong poproblemahin? I mean hindi na ko maghahanap pa ng contractors?"
"Hindi na ano ka ba, leave it to me." Sabi niya as she gracefully sat back on her swivel chair.
"By the way you look really young huh to have two businesses tapos magpapatayo ka pa ng café dito sa Manila. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? Nakwento ka na kasi sakin ni Amiel. Iba talaga nagagawa ng hard work noh?"
"I'm twenty-six, you too. You look really young tapos you created a name na sa Interior Design industry and you're a CEO of your own company."
Ngumiti lang ulit siya at may inabot sa'kin na folder, must be her portfolio. "Here, check this out. Pakita ko lang sayo mga design ko when it comes to Café baka mas madalian ka makapag decide ng theme. Pero siyempre mas ok sa'kin yung gusto mo talaga." She said and smiled at me sweetly, I can't help but to admire her smiled. Ang ganda niya ngumiti. Hawig niya si Kendall Jenner.
"I'm twenty-four by the way, hahaha yeah kinda too young, I used to work in an Interior design firm pero kasi, I don't like to be bossed around so I build my own business and created my own name, iba kasi talaga kapag nakagawa ka ng sarili mong pangalan na wala ka sa anino ng pamilyang pinanggalingan mo."
Oo nga pala nakwento sa'kin ni Amiel na anak nga daw ng Congressman si Aaliyah.
Tumango lang ako sa sinabi niya at saka ko sinulyapan yung folder.
We're talking about the designs and the ideas na babagay sa concept ng Café. Pero hindi ako masyadong makapag decide sa mga pinapakita niya sakin design kasi kung gaano kaganda yung mga idea niya ganon din siya kaganda lalo na sa malapitan, lumipat kasi kami sa may long table at dun niya ipinatong yung isang laptop saka mga sketchpad at portfolio.
I really cannot help but to admire her.
She's a very beautiful young woman, she has beautiful smile and a curvy body, and she's long legged too and has a long and wavy chestnut brown hair.
Ang sexy niya sa corporate dress na suot niya.
Pinapakita niya sa'kin yung magandang planong gawin para sa front porch at front yard of my house when someone barged in her office.
Halos malaglag yung mga frame at orasan na nasa wall ng office niya dahil sa biglaan at malakas na pag bukas ng pinto.
Humampas ito ng malakas sa pader.
Aaliyah was standing in front of me because she's showing me the designs on her laptop, so she was blocking the view and I didn't see who the person was.
Nalaman ko nalang na lalaki 'yon nung bigla itong nagsalita, bigla akong kinilabutan sa boses niya, nagtaasan lahat ng balahibo ko at naramdaman kong namumula yung mukha ko dahil sa mga lumabas sa bibig niya.
This guy needs a mouth filter. Just like Roland!
"You must be fcking kidding me Aliyah Jacquelyn!!!" He growled upon entering Aaliyah's office.
Sobrang gulat ko talaga nung humampas yung pintuan sa pader. Nakita kong napapikit si Aaliyah and took a deep breath, she smiled sexily before a smirk fell on her lips, turning to face whoever the guy is.
"I told you to stop seeing that guy, I made that very clear didn't I?! Or do you want me to make it clearer? I can take you right here, right now! In your desk or in that fcking swivel chair, you want that huh??!!!!!" He shouted and threw a vase at the far corner of the room. Holy shiz.... I froze.
My thoughts and my body froze.
Dahil nga nakaharang sakin si Aaliyah hindi ko makita din ang facial expression niya saka di ko rin makita yung lalake.
Basta naamoy ko lang siya, kasi pagpasok niya biglang nag amoy lalake yung room. Amoy, Bvlgari Aqua. Ang sexy lang, bili ko nga nun si Amiel. Siguro kakapit yung amoy na yun hanggang sa abs niya, malalasahan ko kaya yun when I lick his abs?
Kyaaaaaaaaaah!!!!! >/////< Nawala ako sa pagpapantasya sa katawan ni Amiel nang nagsalita si Aaliyah.
"Whew. Kinky. Sex in the office. I like that, but as much as I like your offer, you see my dear ex, I have a client here." Sabi niya saka siya gumalaw para umalis sa kinatatayuan niya so that her ex will see me.
Sobrang gwapo nung lalaki, everything about him screams BAD BOY! Sinisigaw ng aura niya yung salitang "SUPERIORITY/ DOMINANCE" at mahahalata sa mukha niya ang pagkagulat pero andun pa din yung galit sa mukha niya.
Galit na galit siya to the point na nakakuyom yung mga kamay niya, namumula yung tenga niya, labas yung litid niya sa may sentido at gigil na gigil yung panga niya sa galit.
Nakakatakot, parang napapigil ako ng paghinga nang tignan niya ko.
Nakakatakot talaga siya!!!!
"So you better shut your dirty mouth. Call my secretary to clean your mess for Pete's sake Jacob, I'm working, can't you see? We can talk later DeVil-la." She said nonchalantly before turning to face me again, tapos tinap niya lang yung next button to show me some of her designs para sa kitchen na parang wala lang sakanya yung presence nung ex niya at yung ginawang pagbato nito ng vase.
She didn't even flinch.
I could see the calmness in her, in her voice or in her actions. It seems like she's soooooooo used to it. And somewhat enjoying it. This woman must be crazy. "Don't mind him; he's a psychotic ex-boyfriend of mine." She said smiling nang mapansin niyang nakatulala pa rin ako sa nangyare.
Biglang nag lakad naman papunta samin yung ex niya and grabbed her by the arm, "What did you fcking say????? Damn, Psychotic, huh Baby??" He said with gritted teeth and clenched jaw.
Napatayo tuloy ako sa upuan ko, my mouth suddenly went dry. Akala ko iinit na ulo ni Aaliyah or magagalit na siya... akala ko sasampalin niya na sa harap ko but she fckng smiled at her ex! Would you believe it???
She's fcking smiling at him while my knees are shaking in fear!!!!
No doubt she's freaking crazy!!! Yung ngiti niya pa yung parang kinikilig dahil galit ex niya, parang tuwang-tuwa pa siya sa sitwasyon, parang ngiting natuturn on, in short ngiting tagumpay!!!!
Dahan-dahan niyang inalis yung kamay ng ex niya sa braso niya and said,
"Yes...." staring intensely at him. "A hot one." She added biting her lip and batting her lashes at him, looking at his face down to his chest, stomach and......crotch.
Juice colored! Nakuha niya pang lumandi sa ex niyang pakiramdam ko sasampigahin nalang siya sa sobrang gigil any second.
Pag tingin ko naman dun sa lalaki, his features softened. His body relaxed. "You're a hot ass-psychotic-ex-boyfriend, MY hot ass- psychotic- EX-boyfriend. And you made that PERFECTLY clear." Sabi niya with neutral voice pero nang tignan ko siya sa mata, puno ng kalungkutan ang mga ito.
Kalungkutan at hinanakit, pero bago pa ito mahalata ng ex niya she hide that emotion abruptly.
Nawala naman ang galit sa mukha ni Jacob.
At mukhang nag sisisi siya, may hinanakit din akong nakita sakanya, kaya alam ko na bago pa maitago ni Aaliyah ang lungkot sa mga mata niya nakita na ito ng ex niya. And her ex mirrored her emotions.
Napalunok ako.
These two are the weirdest Ex-couple I have ever met. They have their issues that have never been settled. They should talk and work on it.
"Now, Jacob... Please leave, we'll talk later. Will you call my secretary to clean the mess?" She repeated while looking at the broken vase.
"This project is important. You know how I love renovation." She said with a genuine smile this time and pleading eyes.
He nodded, "Alright, I'm.... I'm so... I'm sorry-"
"Don't say sorry, I know you're not used to saying it. Please, go now. I'll call you later." You could hear a command there, not a plea.
At alam kong nagets din yun ng ex niya dahil tumango lang ulit si Jacob saka naglakad palabas ng office.
But Aaliyah's word stopped him before he even walk out the door, with a playful smile she called his name again.
"By the way, I'm thinking about your offer. Yeah you're right you need to make it clearer. Because the last time we talk, I think your words were too blurry and incoherent." She said double meaning the words with an evil smile.
All of a sudden, nagliwanag ang mukha ni Jacob nung humarap siya! Perv! Iisang tao lang ang naalala ko sakanya.
Parang nag twinkle twinkle pa yung mga mata niya.
This guy is impossible! Biglang naging charming yung hitsura niya, makalaglag panty ba. Kyaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!
Gwapo naman pala talaga siya pag di galit eh, di siya totally nakakatakot with that charming smile.
And then slowly, a sexy smirk formed on his lips, "Don't worry baby, later you're going to be the only one doing the talking." He said sexily and looking at her lovingly.
"And by the way, you got a fine lady there sorry to disturb your meeting." Sabi niya and winked at me.
Then gave Aaliyah one last lustful glance before walking out the door.
Ngumiti at umiling lang si Aaliyah.
Haaaay nakakabaliw tung mag ex na to, mamaya yung isa sumisigaw at sasabog sa galit habang yung isa kalmado na nagpipigil ng inis.
Maya-maya, malungkot sila pareho then the next moment they're exchanging lustful remarks.
Nakakaloka! Pero bigla akong nainggit, kung magkikita kaya ulit kami ni Roland...
Matitignan niya kaya ulit ako sa ganong way?
I highly doubt it. Naalala ko na naman yung letter unconsciously napahawak ako purse na dala ko, dito ko kasi tinago yung letter.
I forgot to mention it to Maine too, I guess I'm not ready to share it with anyone.
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Roland Kyle Valenzuela
"Oh, siguro naman masaya ka na? Baka pwede na kaming mag good time dito sa Baguio?" Sabi ko kay Sienna.
Kakatapos lang nung last show namin at may isang araw pa kami para magpasarap dito, dahil wala pa rin naman na nakaschedule na gig, tv guesting or interview sa susunod na araw, bali hanggang next week free time namin.
Nakaupo lang kami sa may lobby ng hotel kasama ang iba ko pang mga kabanda si Jem, yung bassist, si Richmond yung drummer, si Gelo yung lead guitarist at kakadating lang ng dakilang kontrabida sa good time namin, si Sienna.
"Wala ng naka schedule, do what you want boys pero alalahanin niyo maaga tayo aalis bukas." She said and started to walk to the elevator.
"Buti naman hindi siya kumontra sa'tin ngayon?" Natatawang sabi ni Jem.
"Gago 'tong si Roland eee inaway na naman."
Naiiling na sabi ni Richmond.
"Ayos nga yun tol para makaalis tayo, sama ko kayo dun sa pinagtatrabahuhan nung girlfriend ng pinsan ko."
Pagyaya ni Gelo.
Wala talaga ko sa mood gumala dito sa Baguio pero mas mawawala ako sa mood kung nasa iisang lugar lang kami ni Sienna. Nababadtrip pa rin ako sa sinabi niya kahapon.
"Saan naman bro?" Jem asked.
"Sa La Trinidad daw mamitas ka ng strawberry tas bigay mo kay Sienna baka bumait na sa'tin." Pang gagagong sagot ni Richmond kay Jem.
"Ulul gago, ikaw nalang kung gusto mo." Sagot naman sakanya nito.
Ang boring talaga dito.
Pero nakakatamad naman gumawa ng touristy things.
Wala pang ginawa tung mga ungas na to kundi mag asaran.
"Seryoso kasi, tara sama na kayo sa'kin. Malapit lang yun,"
Pagtingin ko sa orasan ko mag 5 pm na pala, maaga natapos ang commitments namin ah.
"Sa may Villa Monte Verde, hacienda yun eee pero may Inn sa loob baka gusto niyo dun tayo tumuloy ngayong gabi. Mabait yun si Kylie, yung girlfriend nga ng pinsan ko. Boss niya may-ari nun, bigyan tayo nun ng discount." Nakangiting sabi ni Gelo.
Since ayoko naman mastuck sa boring na hotel na to kasama si Sienna, tumayo ako "Oh ano pa hinihintay niyo? Kuha na tayo ng gamit, ayoko mag stay dito." Tumango naman sila saka sumunod sakin papunta sa elevator.
Pagkakuha namin ng mga overnight bags namin nagsabi lang si Jem kay Sienna at tuluyan na kaming umalis kasama ng dalawang P.a namin.
Tuluy-tuloy lang sa usapan yung tatlo, pinag uusapan yung susunod naming na concert sa September. Wala naman akong gananga makisali sa usapan nila, na-bad mood ako simula nung ginising ako ni Sienna kahapon.
Madami kasi siyang sinasabing akala niya alam niya lahat. I will never understand that woman.
Sinalpak ko nalang yung earphones sa tenga ko at nakinig sa mgagandang kanta. Akala ko malapit na kami sa pupuntahan namin na Inn pero nagulat ako nang paglagpas pa namin ng guard house saka ko lang narealize yung sinabi ni Gelo.
May bumungad saming arko eh na nakalagay 'Hacienda Monte Verde'
Hacienda nga, napaka lawak na lupain at ang una mong mapapansin yung malaking bahay na kulay puti at may green na roof, it looks like a modern Victorian house. Pero sobrang laki, kung bibilangin mula dito sa view namin yung bintana nung bahay pwede ko ng sabihin na mansion ito. It has 8 windows sa taas at sa ibaba ng bahay. May malaking fountain din sa harap at may dalawang bench, natatanaw ko din na may play ground sa bandang kaliwa ng front yard.
Akala ko nung una yun yung Inn pero sabi nga ni Gelo yun daw yung Mansion na pagmamay-ari nung haciendera.
Bali pagkapasok namin sa may arko, ang nasa kaliwang bahagi ng hacienda ay ang mansion, garahe at kwadra daw ng mga kabayo, sa kanang bahagi andun yung Inn at ilang bahay ng mga staff. Sobrang yaman naman ng may-ari nito, libre patira daw sa mga trabahador eh.
Mga ilang sandali lang nakarating na din kami sa Inn siguro kung lalakarin yung mansion papuntang Inn mga 10 minutes lang.
Pagpasok naming sa Inn, gumanda kagad yung mood ko. It's simple yet elegant exterior look is enough to let you know that it is not just one of those ordinary bed and breakfast lodging houses. It was a definite relief!
Its interior is just perfect. I cannot even begin to describe it. It is more than a home away from home; it is heaven up in Baguio.
It has a cottage theme, its walls are made of Narra wood, and everything inside has a rustic feel. There are a lot of paintings and lots of small details carefully put at their perfect places. It is very well lit, has lots of windows, and is quiet. It will just make you feel good that you discovered this place!
Kanina pa kausap ni Gelo yung Kylie sa phone niya kaya madali kaming nakapag check-in, turns out na wala na kaming binayaran. Pero hindi kami nasalubong dahil busy daw sa may mansion.
Anyway, may mga nagpapicture sa'min na staff pero pagkatapos nun dumiretso na kami para pumasok sa mga room namin, kasama ko sa kwarto si Jem, si Richmond at si Gelo naman sa kabila.
"Bro, pwede din daw tayo mag horseback riding, isa daw yun sa mga inooffer nila dito, may spa din sila kung gusto mo magpamassage sabihan mo ko ah parang gusto ko ee. Tapos may masarap na restaurant din dito lang din sa loob ng hacienda try natin mamaya."
"Sige lang Jem, tatawagan ko lang si Mama, kamustahin ko lang si Kit."
Tumango lang naman siya kaya dire-diretso na kong lumabas ng kwarto, "Uy teka lang, sama ko na-yoyosi ako e." Sabi niya saka sumunod sakin at nilock ang kwarto namin.
Pinagmasdan ko lang yung paligid napaka peaceful, balita ko may apat na bahay sa likod ng Inn dun daw nakatira yung mga staff dito sa hacienda.
Habang kausap ko si mama may kausap din naman si Jem sa phone niya, naninigarilyo si gago habang sumusunod sa kalalakad ko di ko namalayan nasa may garden na kami.
After I bid my goodbye to mama, nakarinig ako ng mga boses ng bata.
"Hey you, don't you know you aren't allowed to be here?" Paglingon ko akala ko naman mga 9-10 years old na yung nagsalita, eh mukhang 5 years old palang ee or 4.
"Xandrei! That's not nice, he's our guest!" Saway ng isang cute na batang babae,parang magka-age lang sila. Naka long sleeve na dress na pink yung batang babae na may hawak na manika at mga lollipop sa kabilang kamay.
Nang magtama yung mata namin nung batang maganda halos Hindi ako makagalaw sa kinatatayuan ko, sigurado ako nakita ko na yung pares ng mata na yon. Pati yung shape ng mukha niya at yung baba niya may cleft chin din.
I pushed the thought at the back of my head.
But the little girl smiled at me and it showed the dimples on the both side of her cheek.
I can't breathe.
"I'm sorry Mister; my brother has a loose tongue. He didn't mean it, here'sa lollipop." Sabi nung batang babae at lumapit sa'kin saka inabot ang isang chupachoops, agad ko naman itong inabot.
"My name is Xandrine, and this is my brother, Xandrei."
Nilingon niya anman ulit yung kapatid niya at tinapik sa balikat, "Hey Xandrei, tell him you're sorry. Did you forget what mom told us? Always be nice to our guests, right?"
Our guests? They must be the owner's children. Kaya pala mga mukhang rich kid.
Naka iPhone 6+ yung batang lalaki eh. Children nowadays.
Nagpout yung batang lalake na naka bonnet saka tumingin sa'kin, "But we're not sure if he's a guest or an intruder." Sabi nito at tinaasan ako ng kilay, medyo napangiti ako dun.
"Yes, I am. I am a guest here and you see the guy over there? That's my band mate we just got here. I was talking to my mom earlier and was looking for a better reception." Pagpapaliwanag ko dun sa batang lalake.
"I'm sorry I didn't know we're not allowed to be here." I said and turned to the little girl.
"It's really ok, sometimes guest come here to see the horses. It's just that you're handsome and Xandrei thinks you're one of our mom's suitors that's why he's scaring you away." Sabi ni Xandrine na natatawa-tawa pa.
Napangiti ako ulit, isang tao lang talaga naaalala ko sakanya.
"Alright, I'm sorry." Sabi ni Xandrei and shrugged. "But you mentioned that you're in a band?" biglang nagbago yung mood sa'kin ni xandrei, he seems interested.
"Yeah, I am the frontman of my band. It's called Alis Grave Nil, a pop-rock band."
Mas lalong lumawak yung ngiti ni Xandrei, "That's cool-"
"Xandrine and Xandrei! What do you think you're doing?" napalingon ulit ako nang may bata pang dumating.
Paglingon ko hindi ko alam kung anong mararamdaman ko, parang nakita ko na din 'tong batang to. Hindi ko lang alam kung saan.
He seems pissed habang naglalakad papalapit sa'min.
"That's my brother too, he's Xander, and we're triplets you know." Xandrine whispered and moved away from me a bit.
Ahh kaya pala magkakahawig din sila at parang pare-pareho nga ng edad.
"What did you do to Yaya Pia this time?" Tanong ni Xander sa kapatid niyang si Xandrei.
"I didn't do anything." Xandrei said shrugging.
Xander shook his head and looked at my direction, "And who are you?" Tanong nito sakin as he crossed his arms over his chest, naka black ito na sweater at puting pants tapos naka beanie siya.
Hindi niya hinintay yung sagot ko at binalik yung atensyon sa mga kapatid niya, "Rule number one guys right? Never talk to strangers even if they're guests especially when we're by ourselves only."
Hindi ko mapigilan pero namamangha ako sa nakikita ko, ngayon nalang ulit kasi ako nakakita ng triplets ee they reminded me of my cousins.
"Uy tol ano ba kanina pa kita hinahanap ano ba pinag- Holy fck-"
"Hey your mouth! My brother and sister are here!" Xander cut Jem off.
Nagkatinginan kami ni Jem at alam ko na kagad kung bakit ganon nalang din yung gulat niya.
The little girls looks exactly like my ex. Pero siyempre imposible yun, matagal na yun bumalik ng California.
"I'm sorry, I was just shocked, your little sister reminded me of someone." Pagpapaliwanag ni Jem.
Tinignan lang kami ni Xander at muling tumingin sa mga kapatid niya
"Both of you are in a big trouble. Especially you Xandrei, you made another prank for yaya Pia, mommy's gonna be upset." Sabin i Xander habang umiiling pa.
Napansin ko lang na parang siya yung panganay sakanilang tatlo.
"No she won't bro, because she loves me more than she loves both of you." Sabi ni Xandrei habang nakangisi.
Hinampas naman siya ng manika ni Xandrine sa braso, "No! mom loves me more because I'm the only girl!"
Nakasimangot na sabi nito.
"Are you triplets?"
Di napigilang tanong ni Jem.
"Obviously,"Said Xander at the same time Xandrei answered, "Unfortunately,"
And then Xandrine added "Sadly, yes." And rolled her eyes.
Hindi namin napigilang matawa ni Jem dahil sa mga reaksyon nila.
"Your mom must look stressed all the time because you're always giving her hard time, I bet."
I said and laughed at the last part of my sentence.
"That's where you're wrong old man, our mom is one hell of hot mom-"
"Xandrei!!! Xandrine is here!!!! You mouth!" Sigaw ni Xander habang tinakpan yung tenga ni Xandrine.
Humagalpak na nama ulit kami sa kakatawa, mukhang naiinis pa rin naman si Xander sa kapatid niya, si Xandrei naman nakangisi lang at nag peace sign habang si Xandrine mukhang walang naiintindihan.
Inalis nito yung kamay ni Xander sa magkabila niyang tenga at hinarap si Xandrei,
"Did you just call mom hot? Mom is not a cup of tea Xandrei, that's wrong." Xandrine said pouting.
"Don't listen to her Xandrine, come on let's get insi-"
"Mommy!!!!" Narinig kong sigaw ni Xandrine saka tumakbo papalayo.
Paglingon ko may isang sasakyan na itim na ang nakatigil malapit sa may fountain sa harap ng mansion.
"Come old men, I want you to meet my foxy mom so you could see she doesn't look stressed at all." Xandrei said with a goofy grin plastered on his face.
"You're a faggot." Xander said and started to walk away.
Hindi ko alam pero gumalaw mag isa yung paa ko para lumapit sa nakaparadang Itim na expedition, we're halfway there when their mom finally got out from the car.
Suddenly hindi ko maigalaw yung mga paa ko na parang kanina lang ay walang preno.
My heart's in overdrive. My heart's slamming in my chest and I even forgot how to breathe.
Paglingon ko sa gilid ko napatigil din si Jem sa nakita niya, gayon din ang babaeng sampung hakbang nalang ang layo mula sa'kin.
You've gotta be fcking kidding me.
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Kinda lame for me, edit ko nalang mga mali next time. I KNOW BITIN, hahahahahahaha ganon talaga, cliffhanger ako forever lol
Thanks for reading, antok na meeee. VOTE AND COMMENT! I love reading comments eee. Please? Thankyyyy
p.s: si Aaliyah and Jacob ay character sa isusulat palang na libro ni Lady Aireen 'Her Eliter Ways' hahahahahaha si Jacob ay isang DEVIL-la lol nasa may One of the boys siya, kapatid niya yung bidang babae dun.
and he's not available anymore sorry ladies, I AM AALIYAH hahahahahaha! He's mine, period.
12:58 am
05/29/2015
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