I didn't sleep at all..
Ang sakit ng puson ko eh.
Ikaw ba naman tulugan habang nagmamake-out, hindi ka madidisappoint? And as for someone who's sexuality active this is really frustrating.
I'm so freakin horny.
But what can i do? Tulog na si Miranda. Baka nga hindi nya alam ang pinag gagawa nya.
At para kumalma ang hormones ko, i take a shower — a long cold shower. Pero hindi narin ako natulog. I just can't be in one bed with Miranda after what happened.
The temptations in me is strong.
I stay in my office and do some inventory until it's 6 in the morning. Medyo nakaramdam ako ng gutom kaya i decided to make breakfast — oo marunong ako magluto, mana ako kay Papa na may talent sa cooking.
I'm just lazy.
I fry eggs, bacon and hotdogs. Syempre adobo na manok, fried rice and just rice. Gumawa din ako ng fresh orange juice and brewed coffee.
"Wow." Boses ni Papa. "May himala ba at nagluluto ka?"
Natawa ako habang nagsasalin ng mainit na kape sa tasa. "Is that a compliment or.."
"Of course it is." Lumapit si Papa sakin. "May special occasion ka lang kasi magluto Anak."
I give my father a sideway glance. "Grabe pa ha? Hindi naman."
"So.." He look at me meaningfully. "What's the special occasion Eris?"
"Pa.." Natawa nalang ako. Actually namiss ko yong ganitong kulitan with him. Ngayon lang kami nagkaroon pagkakataon na mag-usap ng medyo matagal, or even have breakfast together. "Nothing's special, gusto ko lang talaga magluto." And i smile at him. "Pambawi."
"Pambawi?"
At inabot ko kay Papa ang tasa ng kape nya. "I feel bad na we didn't have time together this past few years."He didn't say anything at all. Nakikinig lang si Papa. "I became really busy with work and —"
"Girls." Tumango na dagdag ni Papa.
And i didn't protests kasi totoo naman. "Yeah." Inamin ko nalang din. "But I'll try to change my ways."
Father give me an amuse look. "Ways? Lifestyle? Hindi na girls, boys na?"
"Father." Napailing nalamg ako. "There's no way I'll go back with men." I tried so hard not to roll my eyes. "What I'm saying is, hindi na masyado makikipag-one night stand."
"Oh." Natawa si Papa. "Then that's good." Maingat syang uminom ng kape. "But sudden change of heart?"
May pagkamarites talaga si Papa minsan.
"I don't know." Which is true, after Veronica kasi bigla akong naconcious. "I'm just tired."
At tinapik ni Papa ang balikat ko. "Whatever your reason is Eris, I'm happy that it changed your mind."
I bet my sister too.
At naghain na ako. Bska mamaya pa magising si Miranda kaya kami na muna ni Papa ang magbebreakfast.
"Ano po plano nyo today?" I ask my father.
Nagsandok muna sya ng kanin. "Pupunta ako sa farm today."
My sister bought it for him para hindi mainip si Papa at may gagawin parin sya, pagkakalibangan. "Gusto mong sumama?"
I look up at him. Even if i wanted too, kaso may meeting ako ngayon. "We should set it up with the family Pa."
"And that's a good idea." Mukang nagusuhan naman ni Paa ang suggestion ko. "Kelan ba ang bakasyon ng mga bata?"
Napaisip naman ako. "Long holiday this Friday pa, we can go to your farm."
"I'll talk to your sister —"
"Ako na po Pa, kakausapin ko si Ate later." Pagprisinta ko.
I'll make sure na hindi tatanggi ang kapatid ko. Minsan lang naman kami magboding at magkasama sama.
Besides father is not getting any younger.
Happiness is very evident to my father. "Alright."
"Hello, good morning."
At sabay pa kami ni Papa na napatingin sa pinanggalingan ng boses. It's Miranda with my sweat pants and sleeveless — her hair is everywhere but God bless her with morning beauty.
Sana all.
"Oh. Hi." Napasulyap si Papa sakin. He looks shock. "Good morning."
Naglakad si Miranda palapit sa kinauupuan namin ni Papa.
"Ah Pa." Medyo nakaramdam ako ng hiya, first time ko lang magdala ng babae sa bahay. "She's.."
Hinarap ni Miranda si Papa na kuntodo ang pagkakangiti — akala mo walang pinasakit na puson kagabi. "You must be Eris father."
My father look like he is starstruck. Iba kasi talaga ang ganda nitong si Miranda — hindi makatao. "I am Eris one and only father and you are?"
"I'm Miranda." Pakilala niya kay Papa.
Napaisip si Papa. "Miranda." Seems taste familiar to him. "The President's Daughter?'
"Ah yes po." Miranda smiles at him.
Agad tumayo si Papa. "Ay maupo ka Iha."
Umupo naman si Miranda sa tabi ko. "Salamat po Tito."
"Aba't bakit Hindi mo sinabi na may bisita pala tayo." Kakamot kamot sa kilay si Papa.
"I'm sorry Pa, nakalimutan ko po." Sabi ko. "Something happened last night kaya iuwi ko si Miranda dito sa bahay for her safety."
Bumalik sa pagkakaupo si Papa. "Ganon ba? Mabuti naman at dito mo sya dinala, mahirap at delikado pa naman ang panahon ngayon."
At hinarp ako ni Miranda, her eyes are still sleepy. "Good morning Eris."
By the look of her, make all the memories from last night flashes across my head, the kiss — it's almost. "Good morning Miranda." At umiwas ako ng tingin.
Sobrabg ganda kasi n Miranda.
Nakakatempt.
At sabay sabay kaming kumain ng breakfast. I eat quietly but father and Miranda are talking about me.
It's annoying.
Walang pinipili si Papa na ikwento puro kahihiyan ko.
Hindi naman nya ginawa to kay Ate Ate Nike nong bago palang sila ni Ate Mars. Pero sakin — grabe pang dodog show nya.
"Nagsabit talaga sya ng medyas para sa gift ni Santa." Natatawa na sabi ni Papa kay Miranda.
"May natanggap po ba syang gift?" Curious naman tong isa.
"Meron." Sagot ni Papa. "Medyas din."
Natawa si Miranda. "Sino po ang naglagay?"
"Ang ate nya."
"Tama na nga yan." Naiinis ko na sabi sa kanila.
But they didn't pay attention to me.
"Lagi po talagang galit ang anak nyo?" Tanong ni Miranda kay Papa.
Tumanho naman si Papa. "Nagkakaedad na kasi —"
"Father." Matigas ko na pagtawag kay Papa. Natawa naman si Miranda. "Walang nakakatawa Miranda."
And Miranda turn her head to me. "Sa age mo, wala. Pero yang pagka grumpy mo, oo."
"What grumpy!?" At eto nga at grumpy ako.
"That." Tinuro pa ni Miranda ang mukha ko.
"How dare you —"
"Eris." Pagsaway ni Papa sakin.
And i give him an angry glare. "Why me?"
"She's the guest." Sagot ni Papa. "So don't talk to Miranda like that, it's rude."
And i can't believe this sh*t.
Tumayo na si Papa. "I'll shower." At ngumiti kay Miranda. "It's really my pleasure to meet you Miranda."
"Me too Tito." Sagot ni Miranda.
Aalis na sana si Papa pero bigla syang huminto at tumingin sakin. "Wash the dishes please."
Psh.
At naiwanan kami ni Miranda sa dinning table. She's looking in her expensive watch. "It's almost 9. I need to be somewhere."
"You can shower and use one of my clothes, only if you want." I offer.
Baka kasi importante ang pupuntahan nya.
"Really?" She asked while looking at me.
I shrug my shoulder. "May choice ba?"
"Wala." She laughs. Tumayo na sya at nagmamadaling pumunta sa kwarto ko
— Meanwhile, i wash the dishes. Eto ang responsibility na hindi matatakasan eh, maging matanda ka man o bata. Nag punas din ako ng lamesa, linis dito, linis doon.
"I have to go." Boses ni Miranda.
At napatingin ako sa kanya na nakatayo sa labas ng pintuan sa dining room. As if everything turns into slow motion when i see how beautiful Miranda is.
She's wearing my red dress. It's sexy but not too revealing.
Ang perfect.
"Do you want me to book you a.."
Umilng si Miranda. "They will pick me up."
Lumapit ako sa kanya. "Who?"
At sakto may bumusina sa labas ng bahay.
"Dumating na ang sundo ko." Sabi ni Miranda.
Hinatid ko si Miranda sa labas para makita kung sino ang tinutukoy nya. May apat na lalaki na nakaitim na polo at shades — may dalawang sasakyan na nakaparada.
Isang plate number 1 at isang plate number 6-B
"Let's go Ms. Crinamonte." Sabi ng isa sa lalaki kay Miranda. "The President is waiting."
Tumango si Miranda bago ituon ang pansin sakin. "I have to go Eris." At niyakap nya ako ng mahigpit. "Thank you for take care of me last night." I feel her kiss my cheek softly. "I'm sorry for making you sexually frustrated."
Napanganga ako.
"Bye!" Paalam ni Miranda habang naglalakad palayo sakin. Kumaway kaway pa. I watch her get inside the car with plate number 6-B and drive away.
She remembered!
I stay outside for a minute or two — wondering why Miranda did what she did. Yes, nakatulog sya kgabi pero sinadya ba yon or what?
"Eris!" Sigaw ni Papa na humahangos palapit sakin. He looks worried.
"What happened Pa?" I'm terrified.
Hawak ni Papa ang cellphone nya. "We need to go to the hospital!" Nanlamig agad ang mukha ko. "Bianca."
And we didn't waste any time. Nagbyahe agad kami sa hospital kung nasan si Bianca.
My niece is always sick due to her diabetes.
Pagdating sa hospital ay lakad takbo ang ginawa namin ni Papa — sa pagmamadali ay halos maiwanan nya ko.
Ang hirap maglakad kapag naka heels.
"Mauna ka Pa." Sabi ko kay Papa. "I will —" May lumabas na babae mula sa isang kawarto at walang tingin na bumangga sakin. "Ouch!"
Napaatras kami sa isa't isa.
Her hair is covering her face. "Oh shocks, I'm so sorry."
"I'm.." Pero naudlot ang sasabihin ko ng makita kung sino sya. Her reaction mirror mine. "Ma.. Margarita?"
Hell yes, it's my ex girlfriend Margarita.
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