CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR
SOUTHERN'S POV
Secretly glancing at the side, I scribble on my paper while swallowing slowly. My hands are sweating, so my forehead, the hammering inside my chest were too loud its distracting me from answering my test paper.
"Ten minutes!"
Bitting my lower lip, I focused on my paper, brows furrowing as I scribble the answers. I was pressured when I noticed some of my classmates turn back their papers, a sign that they were already done.
"Three minutes!"
Shit.
I scanned my test paper, fifteen more questions and I'm done but it's making me imposible to answer all of them with the time left. Feeling the sting on my bottom lip as my teeth dig more into my flesh, I wrote uncertain answers without reading the questions.
"Pass the paper!"
Sakto sa oras. I forwarded my paper with a heavy heart and a guilty eyes. Hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na nanghula ako ng sagot, I had done it before but today is different. I reviewed my notes. That's not a lie. Maaga akong gumising ng madaling araw para magbasa ng notes dahil iyon ang payo ni Isaiah sa akin. And knowing my efforts got wasted, I feel frustrated. One hour is not enough to finish a fifty nerve-wracking and traumatizing questions.
Para sa katulad kong estudyante na naga-aaral ng mabuti--fine, at least I'm trying to be a good student--academically, mahirap na ang mga ganoong tanong.
"Wala man lang kahirap-hirap ang mga tanong! Basic!"
My eyes instantly sharpened upon hearing that. Tinignan ko ng masama si Ace na tila bored na bored. Basic? Tangina, halos sumuko na ang kaluluwa ko basic pa rin iyon sakanya?
"South," tawag ni Psalm kaya tumingin ako sakanya nang may matalim pa ring mata. He swallowed immediately upon seeing my reaction. "He he, a-ano bakit ka ganiyan makatingin?" I saw sweats start to form on his forehead.
Sighing deeply, I submerged a little on my seat. "Ang hirap ng exam," I confessed, still feeling the heavy heart.
"Ang dali nga e--he he, mahirap pala halos hindi ko masagutan ng maayos ang papel ko," he shook his head and muttered something like basic. "Pero astig si Genesis kasi thirty minutes lang tapos na siya."
Pareho naming tinignan ang pwesto ni Genesis sa pinakadulong bahagi ng classroom. His head was on his arms on the table, from the heavy movement of his shoulders, I could tell that he was on a deep slumber. He cannot be bothered even if our Teacher keeps on glaring at his direction. I couldn't help myself but to mirror her reaction. Genesis Fucking Crane.
Genesis Fucking Crane was obviously still distant from me. It has been two weeks, four days and 14 hours since our last encounter. Wala ng bakas ng galos ang katawan ko ngunit may kaonting kirot nalang na nararamdaman kapag pinuwersa ko ito. Kung titignan, okay na okay na ako ngunit hanggang ngayon ay tila bato pa rin si Genesis. He doesn't want to talk to me, even looking at me in the eyes!
"South, wala raw si Mrs. Kala Wang. Gusto mo bang kumain? Lumabas na rin ang ibang classmates natin." Lumapit si Gab at naupo sa bakantang upuan sa tabi ko. Since Swiss--Akari was gone, wala na akong katabi, wala na rin akong makupyahan.
True to his words, unti-unti na ngang lumalabas ang mga ka-klase namin. Maging ang ilan sa mga kaibigan niya ay wala na.
Glancing at Genesis area, I sighed deeply. Kumukulo na ang tiyan ko kaya tumango ako bago tumingin kay Gab. "Sige."
"Sama ako!" Psalm beamed.
Lumabas kaming tatlo ng classroom, pagkatapos din naman ng oras na ito ay break time na kaya kahit magtagal na kami sa labas ay walang problema. May iilan ng estudyante ang nasa labas, sabi ni Gab may meeting daw ang ilan sa mga faculty teachers kaya maswerte rin ang ilang klase katulad namin.
"May plano ka na ba, South?"
Giving Gab a look, I saw him put his arms behind his head and walk casually. There's a small smile on his lips as his eyes set in the distance. He probably noticed my confusion so he turn to me and his smile widened.
"You know, summer," he said then turn to look forward again. "Ako kasi, maghahanap na ako ng pwedeng pasukan sa College. Although, I haven't thought yet about the career I wanted to pursue. Naisip ko ng mag-artista para mapakinabangan ang kagwapuhan ko pero nagdadalawang isip pa ako e. Baka kasi mawalan ng career si Tom Cruise kapag nakita na ako ng mga tao."
I tried not to punch his face. With my blank expression, he turn to me and gave me a sheepish smile.
"Ikaw South, anong plano mo?"
Now he asked me about it, I suddenly felt the mixed excitement and nervous inside me. "Take an exam for military..." the last word was barely a whisper.
I'm honestly not sure. I knew that it was my dream, I have always wanted to be a soldier but now, I don't know anymore.
"That's cool! Pero magpapakasal kayo ni Genesis 'di ba? Does he know about your plans? Papayagan ka ba niyang pumasok ng militar?"
I sneered as he mentioned Genesis Fucking Crane's name. "Anong alam niya kung ayaw nga niya akong kausapin?" bigla akong na inis sa pag-iisip sakanya. Alam kong may nagawa akong kasalanan pero ganoon ba siya kagalit para hindi niya ako pansinin ng halos tatlong linggo? Am I really that bad?
Gab must seen my face so he cleared his throat and stopped. Napatigil tuloy kami ni Psalm at pansin ko na kanina pa tahimik na tila may malalim na iniisip. I wonder what's bothering him. Humarap si Gab sa akin at hinawakan ang magkabilang braso ko. The sincerely on his eyes are making me wonder if it was really him standing in front of me.
"Alam mo South, ang secret sa success ng relationship ay ang communication. You both should know how to open up to each other. No offense, pero sa nakikita ko sa inyo ni Genesis ay may loyalty nga kayo sa isa't isa pero wala naman kayong communication. Trust is not enough you know. Kahit may tiwala kung hindi niyo naman alam ang nararamdaman ng bawat isa ay parang nakatayo ka pa rin sa gilid ng building. In other words, your relationship is in danger, pulling is not the solution, South. Talk to him" he gave me a genuine smile. Seeing my stunned reaction, he chuckled and messed my hair. "Sige na, balikan mo na siya sa classroom. Niyaya lang kitang lumabas para makausap" he looked at Psalm ang placed his arm on his shoulder. "Tara, Psalm? Libre kita Spaghetti!"
That made the poor boy beamed. "Wow! Sige!"
Gab winked at me before he half dragged Psalm away. Naiwan akong nakatayo habang sinusundan ang dalawang lalaki na malapit sa akin papalayo. Gab's words linger in my head for a moment until a small smile crept on my lips.
Sometimes the most unexpected realization comes from unexpected people. Gab was sure an ass, he was too full of himself, too innocent and childish but it's funny now that he dropped some bomb that really, really caught me off guard. I was lost at his words, I suddenly wonder where did he get the advice.
Moving my feet back to the classroom, back to that person sleeping in the room, I set a goal in my head. Kailangan na naming mag-usap.
Pagkarating ko sa classroom ay nadatnan ko grupo ng mga kalalakihan na nagsisiyahan. Kier was saying something to the group which made them laughed out loud not bothering to awake the person sleeping peacefully at the back. Getting their attention, I cleared my throat.
Sabay-sabay silang bumaling sa akin. All eyes went wide but never bothered to hide the mischievous grin on their lips.
"Hi, South! Pinag-uusapan lang namin kanina kung magkakaroon pa kayo ng rematch ni Atarah" sabi ni Ajax.
My expression remain blank as I glance Genesis who are still sleeping. "Wala ng rematch."
"Why? Scarred that my girlfriend might beat you up again?" Kier smirked.
"No. I'm scarred that I might kill your girlfriend this time."
Swallowing hard, he averted his gaze on me. "Y-you can't do that."
I arched my brow. "I'm sure I can do that."
Sumimangot ito at nagbabanta ang mga matang tumingin sa akin ngunit hindi na nagsalita pa.
Sinenyasan ko silang lumabas, noong una ay hindi nila makuha ang ibig kong sabihin hanggang si Lance ang naunang tumayo.
"I'm hungry" he announced and patted Ace's back. "Ace will treat us lunch."
The boy looked at him in horror. "W-what? You're kidding me, right? Thirty pesos lang ang baon ko!" he complained though Lance was already dragging him out.
Peter sighed exaggeratedly. "Buti ka nga may baon, ako wala."
Pagkalabas ni Lance at Ace ay sumunod na rin ang iba hanggang sa ako nalang ang naiwan sa classroom kasama ang boyfriend kong mas babae pa kung magtampo.
Looking at Genesis, I sighed heavily again. He wasn't moving on his seat, his heavy breathing was the proof that he is still alive. Swallowing hard, I made a beeline towards him. Maingat and bawat galaw ko, natatakot na baka magising ko siya dahil tiyak na iiwasan niya lang ako kapag nakita niya ako. I pulled the seat slowly, positioning it beside him, I sat feeling nervous as hell.
I couldn't remember when we started dating together. I couldn't even remember how we confessed our love to each other. Everything was blurry, everything happened too fast. I entered their house with a broken heart and damned life, now I stepped out feeling complete and he was now carrying the biggest part in my heart. I was nothing, now I am nothing without him. It's funny how people change you completely without even realizing it, and it's funny how I fell in love with the most unexpected person in the world.
I hated Genesis the first time I saw him. He was too cocky and an asshole. He was the most bullshit and damned person--right, enough with the worst words to describe him. Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin na maayos siyang tao dahil alam ng Diyos na hindi iyon totoo. He's not nice, nor kind. He was a devil of himself and a complete badass. Rason kung bakit ko siya nagustuhan.
Sinong nagsabi na ang katapat ng bad boy ay good girl? That's bullshit honestly. Nakakasawa na ang ganoong istorya, nakakasawa na ang Prinsepe ay mahuhulog sa mutchacha. Sa math, hindi pede ang positive plus negative, ganoon din sa magnet. Opposite doesn't always attract each other. It has to be equal. Dapat negative plus negative para negative din ang sagot. Si Genesis hindi pwede sa mabait na tao katulad ni North. Si South, hindi pwede sa inosenteng tao katulad ni Gab. They have to be paired with someone who mirrors their selves. They have to be with someone who they least expected.
I sighed with a heavy heart again, even if we attract each other, we still aren't perfect. There are complications. We have different flaws that set us apart. Raising my hand to caress the black mop of his head, I swallowed for the umpteenth times when he shifted. Hindi ako tumigil imbes ay mas lumapit pa ako sakanya para maabot ng maayos ang ulo niya. I smiled to myself when his soft and silk hair brushed my sensitive hand.
I was too occupied at his hair on my fingers that I didn't noticed him staring at me through his thick lashes. Nakatago ang parteng ilong hanggang baba sa mga braso niya. His dark eyes bore in mine, it was slightly reddened from his sleep but it wasn't reduces the intensity of his orbs.
"Hi," I said. Matagal kaming nagtitigan hanggang sa medyo umangat ang ulo niya kaya nakita ko ang nakatagong mapupulang labi nito.
His lips curved upward.
"Hi."
We were silent for a moment until I broke it and ask, "How could you go on a day without even looking at me? Am I that bad?" my voice cracked at the last sentence.
The amusement disappearing on his lips, he have me an unknown emotion as he sat properly, his side body was facing me. Reaching for his cheek with the same hand I used to brushed his hair, I caress his soft skin feeling the longing inside my chest. I had missed him.
"Hindi ko alam kung papaano mo ako nagagawang tiisin pero kung ako ang tatanungin, hindi ko na kaya. Sabihin mo nga sa akin kung dapat pa ba akong umasa?" I felt the burn in my eyes, throat drying and heart aching.
Hindi ito ang unang beses na nagkatampuhan kami pero ito na siguro ang pinakamatagal. I admit it was my fault but why do he need to punish me this way? Daig pa namin ang may LDR, ang pinagkaiba lang ay magkalapit kami pero ang sakit na malayo sa taong mahal mo ay nakakapraning. Napa-praning ako, ang dami-daming tumatakbong what if's sa isipan ko, the fear of losing him and him not wanting to be with me anymore was frightening me. Hindi ko ma-imagine ang buhay ko na wala si Genesis. Natatakot ako.
I was probably having an hallucination when I saw his eyes softened. Tilting his hand to kiss my palm, he looked at me with those incredible eyes that captivated me. Eyes longing, lashes flattering and lips wet after he roll his tongue on them, Genesis look at me with longing.
"Baka naman pwede na tayong bumalik sa dati? Stop being a pussy and just fucking come back to me" I said almost pleading.
Brows furrowing and eyes gleaming in amusement, his lips curved upward. "Did you just call me a pussy?" his tone was sharp yet amusing.
"Yes, because you're acting like a one," I scowled. "Mas babae ka pa sa akin kung magtampo. Kulang na lang suyuin kita ng mga bulaklak at haranahin kita sa labas ng bahay niyo! Nakakapikon ka alam mo 'yon? Lalaki ang sumusuyo sa akin at hindi ang kabaliktaran! Lalaki ang naghahabol sa akin at hindi ako mismo ang naghahabol sa lalaki! Minsan gusto na kitang sapakin, nakakairita ka pero magpasalamat ka dahil mahal kita!" I added, letting out all the frustration inside my chest. Wala akong pakialam kung marinig ako sa labas, wala akong pakialam kung may ibang makakita sa pagtatalo namin.
Communication, Gab had said. And he was right, kaya naman sasabihin ko na lahat ang gusto kong sabihin kahit pa ikakagalit niya ito lalo.
He blinked two, three times at me. His eyes were wide in shocked and his lips curving upward, lowering his gaze on my slightly parted lips, he licked his lips making me swallowed hard.
Nang hindi siya nagsalita ay pinagpatuloy ko pa rin ang paglalabas ng saloobin, hindi ko na iniindi kung magalit siya lalo sa akin.
"You know what? I thought you're the smartest but I was wrong. Honestly, you're so dumb Genesis! So damn dumb and you're the most idiotic asshole in the whole world! Paano mo nagagawang tiisin ang isang South Benedicto, huh? Gusto mong bangasan ko 'yang gwapo mong mukha?!"
He arched his brow. I am waiting for his eyes to look at me like he wanted to kill me yet all I could see was softness and admiration in those beautiful orbs. Nakakainis na hindi man lang siya naapektuhan.
"How could you compliment and insult me at the same time?" he asked, tilting his head to study me like I was his favorite subject. Then he lowered his eyes on my lips again. "Rude lips, huh? Aren't we gonna punish them?"
I scowled and stood up making him looked up on me with curiousity. Nagbabaga ang tingin ang pinako ko sakanya, my breathings became rugged as my blood rose up into my head.
"Stop playing games, asshole! Can you please be serious? I am raging mad here and trying to put it in your fucking small brain that you're an ass, hoping you could waken up! And for the fuck sake, Genesis stop staring at my lips!" I growled angrily.
I thought I succeed lecturing him but as a natural born asshole, he didn't listen. Walang kahiya-hiya siyang tumitig sa mga labi ko.
"Can't help, I want to taste those" he admitted.
I raised my hands in the air as a sign of surrender. Inhaling deeply, I looked at him coldly. Cold that hopefully he got my message that I wasn't playing games with him.
"You know what? I came here to fix this mess yet here you are, playing like everything was cool. Kung gusto mong maayos tayo, makipag cooperate ka sa akin because God knows I don't have much patience, Genesis!" It was just a two sentences yet I was breathless after.
My stupid boyfriend just blinked his eyes at me.
"Okay.."
Huminga ako ng malalim. "Good," I put both my hands on my waist and stood in front of him, hoping I somehow intimidate him but seeing his curious and astonishment eyes, I doubt that.
"Do you want to fix this?" my voice were soft yet hard. Mukhang napagtanto na rin niyang hindi ako nakikipagbiruan kaya tumikhim siya at tumango habang iniiwas ang tingin sa akin. "Then state why are you ignoring me for almost three weeks. You know that was suck, being ignored and feeling worthless at the same time" I couldn't hide the bitterness on my voice.
Genesis look up on me, eyes wide and worried. He open his mouth to speak, and I found my eyes burning again when I heard his sincerity.
"I wasn't ignoring you.. and it was not my intention to make you feel worthless.."
Tumango ako bago umiwas ng tingin bago pa bumagsak ang mga luha ko. "You just did.. and what do you mean you're not ignoring me? Ginagago mo ba ako?" I snapped looking back at him.
His eyes went horror upon seeing my face. Rising up on his seat, he held my shoulders and pulled me towards him. Hindi nito hinihiwalay ang tingin sa akin, ganoon din ako sakanya, napakurap lang ako nang punasan niya ang mga luha ko.
"H-hey, I'm sorry.. you're right, I'm an ass. Shit, I'm sorry.." he panicked when more tears fall on my cheeks. "Fuck. Fuck. I'm sorry..."
I don't know why I'm crying. Ang alam ko lang, miss na miss ko na siya, pero naiinis parin ako.
He bumped his forehead on mine. I saw him closed his eyes and swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbed, jaw ticking and body tensed.
"Explain, Genesis. Explain why are you fucking ignoring me.." I said. Tumigil na rin ang pagtulo ng mga best actress kong luha.
"I wasn't.." he said.
"You were. Stop fucking playing me around."
His eyes fly open. He glared at me and slightly gave us some distance before pointing his finger on my lips.
"You, do you not think I didn't noticed those cursed words coming out from that small and delicious mouth of yours? You keep on saying fuck and that's bullshit!" he both complained and accused me.
I mirrored his death glare. "Stop ignoring my question! Answer me you freak!"
He gasped exaggeratedly. "You called me freak, you Witch!"
Nagtagis ang bagang ko. Nauubos na ang pasensya ko sa gagong ito. He's obviously ignoring my question!
"Napipikon na ako Genesis. If you won't fucking answer my fucking question, I swear to Almighty God that I will fucking punch your handsome face!" I growled loudly.
Nagpapasalamat ako na wala pa ring pumapasok sa classroom namin para tignan ang sanhi ng ingay.
He clenched his jaw, I could see that he's losing his temper too. Aba, siya pa ang may ganang magalit!
"I will answer your goddamn fucking question if you fucking stop cursing because if not, I swear to Almighty God that I will fucking suck your tongue until you lost words to say!" he growled back, almost mirroring what I had told him.
My mouth parted as my throat runs dry. Nang makita ang naghahamon at mapanganib niyang tingin ay unti-unti akong tumango bago umiwas ng tingin.
"O-okay.." I hate myself for submitting like this.
"Good, now look at me," utos ng ungas na agad kong sinunod. His hand on my shoulder travelled up to my parted lips. He slightly brushed my lower lip, seeing the admiration on his eyes while watching his finger playing on my lip, I didn't realize that I already rolled my tongue on his favourite view. "Fuck." He breath loudly.
A tingling sensation build up inside me. I was too familiar with this feeling so swallowing hard for the umpteenth times, I ask, "Tell me your reason now, Genesis. And it must be a good reason or else.."
"Or else what?" he challenged.
"Or else I will curse you to death." He only snorted while rolling his eyes. I wanted to laugh him for doing that but I cleared my throat before I ruin the moment.
"Fine. Remember the first morning you woke up in my bed?"
"Iyong nahuli ako ng Nanay mo? Yeah right" I said rolling my eyes.
"Exactly. And how about the moment after you talked to her? Do you remember what happened next?" he looked at my reaction carefully. Seeing my wide eyes and instant red cheeks, he chuckled.
How the hell will I forget that steamy moment with him? My one breast was not virgin anymore because of him. Thinking that again made me more flushed. Sa nakikita kong tuwa sa mukha ni Genesis ay natitiyak kong gustong gusto niya akong pinapahiya ng ganito.
"A-ano naman ang kinalaman 'nun sa pang-iiwas mo sa akin?" I shook my head but he held my chin and force me to look at his eyes again.
Ang ngisi niya ay unti-unting nabura at ang mga mata ay nagbabaga na sa gutom. Gutom sa ibang bagay. I know exactly what was that thing was but I just don't want to entertain it. Hindi. Hindi naman siguro 'di ba?
"I had a sleepless night after that you know" after he said that, I noticed the light dark circles under his eyes. "I don't want to entertain this, Southern. I want to stop this so when the fight between you and Atarah happened, I took that opportunity to cool down myself while you're recovering. I'm sorry if that leads you into thinking that you're worthless. Don't ever think that again, alright? I am sorry, I really am.." his voice were full of sincerity and regret.
I am speechless. Nakatanga lang ako sakanya habang hinahaplos niya ang pisngi ko. That day. That moment. I didn't know that I gave him a hard time. He was thinking about it. And so do I. Akala ko ako lang itong nababagabag sa nangyari ngunit hindi pala.
He started to panicked when he noticed my silent. Clearing his throat, he looked at me with full of concern.
"H-hey, say something. I am sorry if I brought that up. I know this is ridiculous--" he shut his mouth when I hugged him. After a moment, his shoulders relaxed and hugged me back. "Are you still mad?"
Umiling ako habang sinisinghot ang amoy niya. I felt him sighed in relief and he hugged me more tighter. God, I missed him so much.
"You should have been tell it to me. You know, we can figure things out together" I said.
"I know. I'm sorry, I'll be vocal this time."
Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti. I felt like a heavy thing was lifted out my chest. Wala ng sakit ng loob, ngayon ay nakakahinga na ako ng maluwag.
Genesis buried his face on my neck. Giggling at his movement, I felt something hard poking on my belly, brows furrowing I slightly pushed Genesis to see his face but I was shocked to see him red. Even his neck and the tip of his ears are red!
"Holyfuckingbullshit, Genesis! Why are you so red? And.. is that your belt poking at me?"
Nagtaka ako ng mas lalo siyang namula. He muttered something under his breath before he shook his head to avert my wild gaze.
"Genesis..."
Burying his face on my neck again, he chuckled.
"Sorry. That was my dick."
Covering my mouth, I gasped in horror. "Genesis!" I shrieked, feeling my face burn just like him. "'Yung bunganga mo!"
"I told you, I'm gonna be vocal this time."
And that, I felt more reddened. Genesis on the other side was chuckling while pulling away from me. Iniwas ko agad ang tingin ng makita ang nakakaloko niyang ngisi.
"Shut up!" I stopped him before he could open his mouth to speak. He wasn't red anymore but I am sure as fuck that I still looked like a tomato.
"You're so cute--" He tried to pinch my cheek but I spat his hand. He laughed at my reaction.
"Don't ever mention it again, Genesis!"
"Sure" he said while laughing.
I covered my face to hide my embarrassment but the freak just hold my hands and pulled me for another hug.
"You're so damn tempting but I respect you so much so I am willing to wait until you are ready, even if it was hurt you know" he said chuckling to himself while drawing circles into my back.
Napangiti ako. Medyo kumalma na rin ako kaya tinulak ko siya ng kaonti para makita ang mukha niya. A mischievous grin still plastered on his lips but I didn't made a comment on that.
"Thank you" I said. My eyes travelled down into his lips. It was slightly wet and it looked delicate and delicious. Mas lalong lumaki ang ngisi niya sa tagal kong nakatitig sa labi niya. "Patikim" I said without thinking twice.
"Ha?"
Tinuro ko ang labi niya. "Patikim niyan."
His deep chuckle sent shiver down my spine. "Bebe, you're aware that I have a boner right now, right?" Tumango ako. "Yet you still want to taste my lips? You'll be the cause of my death you know" although his voice were hard, I could feel his excitement.
Rolling my eyes, I grabbed his collar to pull him towards me. "Patikim lang. Ang damot mo. Halos tatlong linggo mo akong iniiwasan--mph!" Hindi ko natapos ang sinasabi nang bigla niya akong halikan.
Napapikit ako agad at dinama ang pangungulila sa mga labi nito. Our lips brushed, teeth crushing and tongue tasting each other. And then my eyes fly open when I notice something. Tumigil si Genesis at hinihingal na tinignan ako ng nagtataka.
"Something wrong?"
"You tasted strawberry and nicotine.." I muttered, studying him as he chuckled giving me a small peck on my lips. "You smoke?"
"I tried. You know, trying to divert my attention" he answered honestly holding my chin and giving me a kiss again. Hindi ako umiwas, hindi ko na inalala na baka may biglang pumasok sa classroom namin. "Won't you stop and lecture me like the other girlfriends will do?" he asked, eyeing me again.
Umiling ako. "No. Just remember that cancer wasn't the best way for you to die."
He chuckled, this time a little louder. Mabilis niya akong hinalikan muli sa labi bago hinalikan din ang tungki ng ilong ko.
"I love you."
First time after two weeks, four days and 14 hours, I smiled genuinely.
"I love you too."
**
"Well.."
Looking around, I noticed everyone was staring at us in daze as if we are a magician. Elbowing Genesis beside me, I cleared my throat hoping he get my message.
Inangat niya lang ng kaonti ang tingin niya sa mga tao bago tinuon muli ang atensyon sa kinakain. He was less bothered and I was too distracted by these stares. I can't hardly eat my lunch because of these bunch of idiotic people who can't mind their own business. Matapos naming magbati ni Genesis ay pumunta na kami ng canteen dahil narinig nito ang pagreklamo ng sikmura ko. I expected a nice lunch, though the food was nice but the surrounding was not, I cannot enjoy my food. Mas mabubusog pa ata ako sa tingin kesa sa pagkain ko e.
"Bati na kayo?" Ace seem not to hide his curiousity.
Glancing at Genesis' side again, I cleared my throat and straightened my back. Dapat inasahan ko na ito, syempre magtataka sila na matapos ang halos tatlong linggo naming pag-iiwasan ay bigla nalang nila kaming makikita na magkasama. After all the bullshits and dramas, here we are sitting beside each other like we are inseparable.
Chase nudge his friend and beamed at us. His eyes were sparkling for some excitement. "Alam niyo namang kahit anong mangyari South at Genesis pa rin 'di ba? Kaya 'wag na kayong magulat kung mag-aaway ulit sila mamaya tapos magkakabati rin after a few weeks" he said.
Although he doesn't seem to take his words seriously, I found myself a bit offended. I shook my head upon realization. Iyon ba ang nakikita nila sa relasyon namin ni Genesis? Away, bati? I didn't know that we are already puting that formula into people's mind.
I noticed Travis elbowing his friend upon seeing the expression on my face. Giving them a small smile, I felt Genesis stood up making everyone looked at him curiously, kabilang na ako doon.
Tumingin siya sa akin gamit ang blanko niyang tingin. "Want to ditch class?" he asked making me raise my brow.
"Baliw ka ba? Magagalit ang mga Teacher" I reasoned out even though a small smile trying to crept on my lips.
"They won't. They will gonna suspend the class after the exam." He sound so sure.
"Are you sure?"
He only smiled and held my hand. All students around us gasped, some even cried and stormed out the canteen while our friends whistled.
A smile crept on my lips as I stood up, following him from behind, I glance around only to see the people gawking at us, some are even shooting deadly glares at me. "Genesis, they are looking at me" sumbong ko sa kasama ko.
He stopped when we almost reach the exit. Brows furrowing, jaw ticking and eyes sharp, he glance around giving the people their worst nightmare.
"Keep on staring at my girlfriend and I will fucking shoot all your fucking eyes!" he growled at them nastily.
Mabilis pa sa kidlat na bumaba ang tingin nila sa sahig. Some trembled in fear and some silently cried while praying. I couldn't help the mischievous grin that formed on my lips as I snake my arm around his waist.
"I'm good now" I breathe, feeling relaxed than ever.
He only chuckled then possessively wrapped his one arm on my shoulder. Opening the door for me, we walked with our arms on each other. Ang mga taong nakakasalubong namin ay agad iniiwas ang tingin sa amin ngunit sa t'wing nalalampasan namin sila ay nanlalambot sila habang sinusundan kami ng tingin. I felt Genesis arm tightened around my shoulder. Looking up on him, I gave him a questioning look.
"I thought you're not into PDA?" he arched his brow.
I noticed a girl drooling over him, she probably felt my death stare at her so she immediately averted her gaze, blushing as I caught her. "Not anymore."
Genesis smirked and guided us into the parking lot. I gave him a curious look as we made a beeline towards a familiar black Mercedes-Mayback Exelero. He winked and opened the passenger seat for me. I was still in awe as I settled myself inside the car, the familiar interior and Genesis' cologne stuck in my nostrils giving me a comfort. When Genesis settled himself at the driver seat, he turn to chuckle my admiration.
"I could see that you like it in here" he stated, leaning forward to secure my seat belt. I inhaled his scent and I could help but to chuckle at his weird reaction. "I'm happy that you appreciate my cologne" sabi niya bago hinalikan ang tungki ng ilong ko.
I smiled as he settled properly himself at his seat, looking at me when he buckle his seat belt, I ask, "I'm glad you drive your own car now. How about the others?" tukoy ko sa mga kapatid niya.
Pinaandar niya ang sasakyan kaya sa kalsada na ang tingin niya pero paminsan minsan ay bumabaling siya sa akin.
"Noah drive the Van for the rest, just like before" he answered, turning the console as he glance at the side mirror.
I watch his skilled left hand on the steering wheel, veins lined like a lightning striking the perfect area of his arm. Swallowing hard as his muscles pressed his veins to bulge, I averted my gaze before he caught me fantasising about his freaking veins. Damn, ugat palang halos matuyo na ang lalamunan ko.
"G-ganoon? Aren't they allowed to have their own car?"
Genesis probably noticed my sudden discomfort. Binigyan niya ako ng saglit na tingin bago tinuon ang mga mata sa kalsada. "No. Not until they are responsible enough to handle their selves" he scowled as a car overtake us.
He was kind of true. Assessing his other brothers behavior, I doubt their capacity to drive. Bukod kay Genesis, si Noah ang nakikita kong may kakayahang magmaneho ng kapakanan ng bawat isa ang iniisip. He was responsible enough to drive for his brothers kaya hindi ko rin masisisi kung bakit mas gusto nilang sa iisang sasakyan sila palagi. It's better that way though, mas ligtas kung magkakasama lang sila.
"Bakit ka pala pinayagang mag drive ng sarili mo? Do you think you are responsible enough to handle yourself?" I mimicked him. I smirked when he glared at me, hindi nga niya lang ako kayang tignan ng matagal dahil ang kalsada ang priority niya.
"Same reason why your Dad allowed you to drive big bike's" he scowled at me.
Ngumuso ako. "Iba naman 'yon! Dad never allowed me! Wala lang siyang choice dahil ako ang nagdedesisyon sa sarili ko!"
He looked at me and tsked, shaking his head disappointedly, he smirked at me.
"Exactly the reason, bebe. I decide for myself."
Hindi ko na rin maiwasang mapangiti. See? A bad girl sometimes meant for a bad boy.
After an half hour, Genesis parked the car in front of a restaurant. I gave her a questioning look when he unbuckled his seatbelt.
"What are we doing here?" tanong ko.
He looked at me and smiled. "Aren't you hungry?"
Now he mentioned it, my stomach grumbled. Dalawang subo ng pagkain lang ang nagawa ko kanina dahil sa distraction, ngayon ay nagugutom lalo ako. Genesis smirked when he heard the war inside my stomach, unlocking his car he get out and turn to my side to open the door for me. I raised my eyebrow at his sweet gesture.
"Come on bebe. This isn't the time to daydream" inip na aniya sa labas.
I rolled my eyes at his remark and get out his car. The restaurant was not familiar, not even stood in the center of the city but I could tell that it's not that isolated. Out of curiosity, I looked at the name that emblazoned across the glass in bright red font rimmed with white, the cursive bold and crisp. Nayakhicoshi's that was the name.
"Let's get inside," Genesis held my hand as we made a beeline towards the restaurant. "Peter suggested this place" he said as the receptionist greeted us.
"Good afternoon! Table for two?" The girl beamed at us excitedly. She was petite and her complexion was caramel. Her hair was in a low bun, some strands were delicately fall on the side of her face.
After I nod at her, she clasped her hands together and grin from ear to ear.
"Alright! This way, lovers!" she winked at us as she lead us to our table while excitedly tell us some stories about the place.
Nagkatinginan kami ni Genesis, he shrugged his shoulders as we settled ourselves on our seat. Walang ibang customer maliban sa amin pero kahit ganoon hindi nagmukhang creepy ang lugar. Honestly, this place was so pleasant and welcoming. Maaliwalas ang paligid, malinis at amoy lilies. Just as the soothing smell invade my nostrils, I noticed the lilies hanging in the walls. It was beautiful and elegant. Hindi mukhang luxury ang paligid, hindi rin pang high class at hindi puntahan ng mga mayayaman pero nagmukhang pang world class ang dating dahil sa ambiance nito.
"Nasaan ang waiter?" tanong ko.
She thought for a while before smiling at us again. "Waiter is coming up!" She disappeared in front of us, wala pang isang minuto ay may babaeng naka apron at naka-ponytail na lumapit sa amin.
"May I have your order?" She ready her small note for our order.
Nagkatinginan muli kami ni Genesis. Wala siyang reaction samantalang halos mabuhol naman ang mga kilay ko.
"Ikaw din 'yon receptionist e" I said, shaking my head as I thought of the foods I wanted to eat. Hmm, gusto kong lumamon. "I want some steak, carbonara, risotto and hmm.. Ice tea, yeah add some strawberry cake too" tumingin naman ako kay Genesis na may nakakalokong ngisi sa labi habang nakatitig sa akin. "Ikaw?"
"I'll have the same too" he said, giving the girl with a short glance.
"Uhmm.."
We both looked at her curiously when we noticed she's still standing in front of us. There's an uncertain smile on her lips, eyes darting from me and Genesis.
"Sorry po pero wala po kaming steak, carbonara, risotto, ice tea at strawberry cake" maingat na aniya.
"Give us some ham, bacon or hotdog and coke, then" sabi ni Genesis.
"Wala rin po kaming ham, bacon, hotdog at coke."
Anong klaseng kainan ba 'to?
"Bigyan mo nalang kami ng kung anong meron" I said, dismissing her.
The excitement came back on her face again. "Coming up!" she shrieked and disappeared with so much enthusiastic.
Nang mawala siya ay binigyan ko ng tingin si Genesis. "Ang weird dito. How did even Peter knew this place?"
He only shrugged his shoulders and smiled at me. "This place is nice."
"Unfortunately, yes. Kahit weird ang receptionist--este waitress pala."
He only chuckled at my comment. I reach his hand above the table, he didn't complaint instead he held my desperate hand. Napangiti ako habang pinapanood ang mga kamay namin. His thumb ran over my skin in a slow, smooth circle. His hands were a little rough, the pad of his finger fleshy and hot.
"Do you have any plans after this?" he asked, eyes sparking in some unknown emotion.
Umiling ako. "Wala naman. Ikaw meron?" I looked at him only to see the mischievous grin on his lips.
"Yeah. Want to hear it?" He brought my hand on his lips. His hot and plump lips linger on my skin for a minute.
My cheeks instantly felt warm. Looking away, I cleared my throat. Great, hindi man lang kami binigyan muna ng tubig ng babae.
"S-sige."
Genesis seems like enjoying my obvious flushed face, he chuckled, eyes bore on mine like I was his lifeline.
"Hmm are you sure?" he raised his eyebrow, teasing me.
I nodded.
"It actually involves three hours with you inside my room--fuck!" I kicked his knee under the table. "Three hours in my bed--shit, bebe!" I kicked him again, this time his chair sliding backward as he jump on his seat. "Listen to me first!" he yelped, voice in a deep astonishment.
"Umayos ka Genesis! Sinasabi ko sa'yo--"
Someone cleared her throat. Looking in front, the waitress watching us with her wild eyes and big smile. A tray of foods on her left hand.
"Young love, I like it! Oh by the way, here's your order!" she placed our food on the table then beamed at us again. Para kaming mga artista na ngayon niya lang nakita. "Enjoy!" she winked then disappeared again.
"Weird" I muttered, composing myself as I looked down the foods but to my surprise, I agape with wide eyes. "The heck?!"
Dinig ko rin ang malutong na mura ni Genesis kaya tumingin ako sakanya. He was staring at his food like it was some bomb.
So, pareho pala kami ng pagkain.
Kanin at nilagang itlog.
**
I don't know how I got the courage to eat the served food. This is supposed to be a fucking restaurant not some homemade shitless food--okay, rice and boiled egg is not that bad but seriously? I was expecting some delicious and luxury-type food since the ambiance tell the foods was worth it. Kung alam ko lang, sana sa karinderya nalang kami kumain.
"Let's go before I burn this place" I muttered under my breath.
Genesis was less bothered and less frustrated. I keep on complaining but all he did was to make fun of my red face. Pinagtanggol pa niya ang kainan at ang babae. He said, the food was great even if it was too common and out of place. Sabi pa niya, na appreciate niya ang simpleng pagkain na iyon. Whatever, I'm still pissed.
Sabay kaming pumunta ng cashier. Walang tao kaya nilibot ko ang paningin ko sa paligid, I just realized that there is no other staff in here.
"Oh! Hello! I'm the cashier!"
The girl from earlier appeared without her apron and her hair was perfectly comb behind her back. Ang ngiti niya ay ganoon pa rin, malaki at excited. Tila meron siya palaging gustong sabihin pero pinipigilan niyang magsalita.
I rolled my eyes. "May babayaran pa ba kami?" I scowled.
"Hmm 250 nalang po!"
Seriously? For kanin at nilagang itlog, 250 na? Bangasan ko kaya ang babaeng ito?
Genesis paid without complaining. The playful smirked never left his lips as he glance at me from time to time, he's enjoying my annoyed expression.
"Thank you sir! Here's your souvenir!" She handed him a small pouch. Bumungisngis pa ito bago kami kinindatan at masayang sinabayan sa exit.
Wow, may pa-souvenir pa.
Pagkabalik namin sa sasakyan ay takang tinignan ko ang binigay niya kay Genesis. "What is that?"
He shrugged his shoulders, he was curious as I. He opened the small pouch, I lean forward to see what is inside pero hindi pa ako nakakalapit ay nagtaka ako nang makita ang pagkislap sa mga mata ni Genesis at ang pagsilay ng nakakalokong ngisi sa labi nito.
"Bakit? Ano 'yan?" Inagaw ko sakanya ang pouch at sinilip ang nasa loob. My eyes instantly went wide as a gasped escaped from my lips. "A-ano 'to.."
Tumawa si Genesis bago inilabas ang laman ng pouch. Winagayway niya ito sa mukha ko na agad namula ng makita ng klaro iyon.
"Condom, bebe. That woman gave us some protection. Let's try it?"
Shit.
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ISAIAH'S POV
"Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are!"
Sumabay ako sa pagkanta ng mga kaklase ko. Malapit na ang uwian namin kaya naman nakasabit na sa likuran ko ang bagpack ko, sa isang kamay hawak ko naman ang boots na lunchpack ko. Nakahanda na akong umuwi, ganoon din ang mga kaklase ko, mula sa labas ng bintana ay kita ko ang mga sundo nila na nakaabang na.
"Hey, old man!"
May humila sa dulo ng uniform ko, pagtingin ko ay si Selendrina pala. Ang buhok niya ay parehong nakatali sa magkabilang gilid ng ulo niya at may iba't ibang kulay ng ipit pa sa buhok nito. Ang de-gulong na Frozen bag nito ay nakahanda na sa gilid, maging ang lunchpack nito.
"Bakit Selendrina?" Ano naman kaya ang kailangan niya?
"I thought you're gonna help me with Gyro? Why isn't not working?" sumimangot ang maliit na mukha nito.
Hindi ko makakalimutan ang hiningi niya sa akin na pabor. Gusto niyang mapalapit kay Gyro, gusto niya ito at gusto niyang tulungan ko siya. Nangako ako ngunit may problema, ayaw sakanya ni Gyro.
Ngumuso ako bago nagkamot sa batok. "Kasi Selendrina alam mo namang medyo choosy si Gyro. Hindi niya type ang chubby" sabi ko. Pansin ko lang naman iyon, mas malaki kasi ang katawan ni Selendrina kesa kay Gyro kaya baka natakot sakanya ang bubwit.
"What?!" kita ko ang pagusok ng ilong at tenga niya. Bago pa siya magsupersayan ay inawat ko na ito.
"He he, hindi naman sa ayaw niya sa chubby pero kasi.." hala, bakit ba kasi ayaw sakanya ni Gyro?
Humalukipkip siya matapos huminga nang malalim. "Fine! Magda-diet na ako!" Nagmarcha na ito palabas habang hila-hila ang malaking bag. Lumabas na rin ang ibang kaklase namin kaya sumunod na rin ako.
Hawak-hawak ko ang strap ng bag ko nang makita si Gyro. Nakita ko rin si Mommy Annunciata, simula noong bumalik siya sa pamilya ni South ay palagi na ito ang naghahatid at sundo kay Gyro. Minsan ay binabantayan pa niya ito at tumutulong kapag may feeding program kami. Na-ellect din siya bilang President ng mga Parents. Marami ang may gusto sakanya dahil na rin sa nagpapakain ito ng snack sa mga parents at mga estudyante.
"Junakis the fifth!"
Lumingon ako sa pamilyar na boses na iyon at nakita si Dada na kumakaway. Agad akong sumimangot nang lumapit siya sa akin para yakapin ng mahigpit.
"Na-miss kita!"
Napapikit ako nang paliguan niya ng halik ang buong mukha ko. Dumidikit ang laway niya sa balat ko kaya lihim nalang akong napapamura. Pansin ko na napapatingin sa amin ang ibang kaklase ko, ang iba pa nga ay nasusuka na.
"Junakis itaas mo ang damit mo para mapunasan ko ang likod mo! Napagod ka ba ngayon? Nagugutom ka ba? Nahirapan ka ba sa school? Hmm, pero bakit ang bango pa rin ng Junakis ko? Amoy baby ko pa rin!" Sininghot singhot niya ang damit ko.
Pakiramdam ko namumula na ang buong mukha ko. Tinungo ko ang ulo para itago ang hiyang nararamdaman ko.
"Dada, ano ba.."
Napatingin sa direksyon namin si Kayla, napangiwi siya kaya mas lalo akong tinubuhan ng hiya. Waaah! Ano ba kasi ang ginagawa ni Dada dito?
"Junakis ko gusto mo kumain tayo sa Jollibee? Tatawagan ko si Noah para sumunod din sila sa atin!" sabi ni Dada. Excited na excited ito, ang laki ng ngiti niya at kumikislap pa ang mga mata.
"Dada ayaw ko" mahina kong saad bago nauna nang pumunta sa sasakyan niya. Ramdam ko ang pagsunod niya sa akin.
"Ayaw mo ng chicken? Ayaw mo ng spaghetti?"
Napahinto ako pero agad ding pinagpatuloy ang paglalakad kahit naglalaway na ako pagkarinig palang sa Spaghetti. Hindi, kailangan kong magpigil.
"Junakis ko--Hi Annunciata!" Tumigil si Dada para batiin si Mommy Annunciata ngunit agad din itong sumunod sa akin. "Junakis h'wag kang tumakbo baka pagpawisan ka!"
Pagpasok ko sa loob ng sasakyan ay siyang pagpasok din ni Dada. Malaki pa rin ang ngiti niya samantalang halos magbuhol na ang mga kilay ko.
"Junakis halika nga punasan ko ang pawis--" akmang lalapit sana siya para punasan ang noo ko pero mabilis kong hinarang ang kamay ko.
"Hindi na Dada. Wala akong pawis" umiwas ako ng tingin.
"Pulbuhan nalang kita? Taas mo ang damit mo--"
"Ayoko ng pulbo."
"Pabango nalang?"
"Mabango pa ako."
"Kiss nalang ulit kita."
"Dada!"
Kumurap-kurap siya sa bigla kong pagsigaw. Halatang nagulat siya.
"Junakis..."
Huminga ako nang malalim bago seryoso siyang tinignan. Bumigat ang pakiramdam ko nang makita na nalungkot siya. Gusto ko siyang yakapin pero hindi pwede.
"Dada, nineteen na ako. Hindi na ako bata para pulbuhan at halikan. B-binata na ako..." namula ang pisngi ko.
Kumurap-kurap muli ito na tila hindi naiintindihan ang sinasabi ko. "Pero baby pa rin kita" pumiyok ang boses niya. Nataranta ako ng makita ang pagtubig ng mga mata niya.
"D-dada.."
"Hindi ko na pwedeng subuan si Noah, hindi ko na rin pwedeng hubaran si Peter, si Genesis mag-aasawa na! Si Psalm ayaw ng magpasilip ng totoot pati si Josiah ayaw na akong samahang maligo tapos ayaw mo na ring magpahalik at pulbo? Waaaaah! Wala na akong Junakis! Wala na akong baby! Wala na akong silbi!"
Kumirot ang dibdib ko ng makita ang paghinagpis niya. Hinila ko siya para yakapin at patahanin, hindi ko kayang nakikita siyang ganito. Nasasaktan ako. Ganito pala maging binata, mahirap.
"Dada pwede mo pa rin namang hiramin ang brief ko e."
Humagulgol si Dada kaya hindi ko na rin maiwasang mapaiyak. Nasasaktan ako kapag nasasaktan siya pero kasi sabi ni Genesis, "Be a man!" kaya tuloy kailangan na naming maging binata.
**
Pag-uwi namin sa bahay ay agad nagkulong si Dada sa kwarto niya habang umiiyak pa rin. Masama ang loob niya kaya kailangan muna namin siyang bigyan ng space. Literal.
"Nakahanda na ang lahat?" tanong ni Noah.
Tumango si Peter matapos mailagay sa sasakyan ang lahat ng gamit ni Dada, kabilang na doon ang favorite niyang plato.
"Kailangan nating bigyan ng space si Dada. Mahirap sa isang ama na tanggapin na binata na ang mga anak, kailangan niyang mag-move on at ma-realize na hindi na natin kailangang mapulbuhan, mahalikan, mapaliguan at mababysit!" sabi ni Noah habang naglalakad ng pabalik-balik sa harapan namin. Ang dalawang kamay ay nasa likod at wala siyang suot na pang-itaas. Sa pagta-training namin ay mas lumaki at mas tumigas ang katawan niya, ang mga muscles nito ay parang puputok kapag nagfle-flex at ang pwet niya, mas tumambok. "Bigyan natin siya ng pagkakataon na magluksa! Mapag-isa at lumayo! Ito ang kailangan na gawin sa mga pagkakataong nahihirapan kang tanggapin ang pagbibinata ng mga anak!"
"Tama!" tango ni Psalm.
"Magiging mahirap ito mga kaps pero kailangan nating tanggapin na mawawala muna si Dada ng dalawang linggo!"
"Dalawang linggo lang? Saglit lang iyon, anim na anak ang kailangan niyang tanggapin na nagbibinata na" sabi ko. Para sa taong kailangang mag-move on, maiksi ang dalawang linggo.
"Sige gawin nating tatlong linggo!"
"Maiksi pa rin 'yon" sabi ni Josiah.
"Hmm, isang buwan!"
"Gawin mo ng dalawa!" excited na sabi ni Peter.
"Tatlong buwan!" Nagtaas ng kamay si Psalm.
"Hmm, ano sa tingin mo Genesis?" baling ni Noah kay Genesis na busy sa cellphone. Ngumingiti pa siya paminsan minsan kaya sigurado akong nagbabasa ng Wattpad itong si Kaps.
Inangat niya lang saglit ang tingin kay Noah bago ulit tumingin sa cellphone. "Make it forever."
Hmm sounds good.
"S-sandali saan niyo ako dadalhin?" takang tanong ni Dada matapos naming pasukin siya sa loob. Nakaboxer short lang ito at sa tatak na G palang sa gitna, alam ko na kung kanino ito.
"Wait, is that my favorite boxer?" Nagdilim ang mga mata ni Genesis.
Agad pinagpapawisan si Dada at umiwas ng tingin dito. "He he, Junakis the third hindi kasi kasya sa akin ang boxer ni Peter kaya ginamit ko muna 'yung sa'yo!"
"Tss! Nevermind, just keep him out of this place!" pagbubugaw niya kay Dada bago ulit nagcellphone.
Hinarap ni Noah si Dada, malungkot ang mukha nito at nagtataka naman si Dada. Pinatong ni Kaps ang isang kamay sa balikat nito habang pinipigilang umiyak.
"Dada, alam mong mahal na mahal kita. Ikaw pa rin ang best Dada sa buong kalawakan pero alam kong kailangan mo ng space," pinunasan niya ang luha.
"Junakis the first.." umiyak na rin si Dada.
Sunod na humarap sakanya ay si Peter na umaagos na ang luha sa mga pisngi. "Mahirap tanggapin na nagbibinata na ang mga anak mo pero ganoon talaga.. buhay is life."
"Peter... waaah! Bakit ba kayo umiiyak?" naguguluhang tanong ni Dada.
Sunod namang nagsalita si Genesis. "May you find peace in your heart."
"Junakis--sandali, ano ba ang nangyayari? Namatayan ba kayo ng kuko?"
Humarap si Psalm sakanya nang humahagulgol. "Dada! Waaah! Mamimiss kita! Huhuhu! Sana maging masaya ka sa piling niya!"
"Psalm.. anak, bakit mo naman ako mamimiss? Hindi naman ako aalis e!"
Sunod akong humarap kay Dada, naguguluhan ang mukha niya kaya niyakap ito ng mahigpit. "It's okay, Dada. Everything will gonna be alright" bulong ko. Iyon ang sinasabi ni South sa akin kaya naisip ko na oras na para sabihin ko rin ito kay Dada.
Huli ay si Josiah, may hawak siyang biliya at cross. Tinapat niya kay Dada ang cross at hinalikan ang libro.
"By the power of God that vested in me, I now pronounce you Jackal Cross Crane.. a moving on father!"
"Amen" sabay-sabay naming sabi.
Kita ang matinding kaguluhan sa mukha ni Dada ngunit nagdasal pa rin siya. Sinenyasan ni Noah sina Peter at Psalm kaya mabilis nilang binuhat si Dada at pinasakay sa sasakyan.
"S-sandali mga Junakis! Saan niyo ako dadalhin? Bakit--bakit nandito lahat ng gamit ko?" nagpapanik na aniya.
"Kailangan mo ng space para makapag move on ka kaya naman Dada, pansamantala ka muna naming pinapaalis dito sa bahay. Sana ay mahanap mo ang kapayapaan sa puso mo!" sabi ni Noah at sunod namang sinenyasan ang driver.
"H-ha? Sandali! Waaah! Pinapalayas niyo na ako! Junakis--wait! Waaaaah!"
Kinawayan namin siya habang papalayo ang sasakyan niya. Kita pa rin namin si Dada dahil nakadikit na ang mukha sa bintana habang nagpro-protesta.
"Makakapagmove on din siya" tumatangong sabi ni Peter. Sinang-ayonan naming lahat iyon.
"Ano na ngayon ang gagawin natin?" tanong ni Josiah. Lahat kami ay nakatingin pa rin sa papalayong sasakyan.
"First, we must clean the house. I invite my girlfriend for dinner" sabi ni Genesis.
Nabuhayan kaming lahat sa narinig. Kyaaaaaah! Dadating si South!
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NAYA's note:
I want to apologize for the long wait. Nagresearch pa kasi ako kung ano ang ipapangalan ko sa restaurant e. Nahirapan kasi ako bwahahaha!