"Hoy! Mamaya mo na 'yan kainin buraot ka!"
Patawa-tawa akong umilag sa binatong sandok ni Ynna sa akin nang mahuli niya akong kinakain 'yong bini-bake niyang cake. Siya kasi 'yong nagluluto tapos ako naman 'yong taga tikim. E, ang kaso kapag napasarap ako ng kain bigla bigla nalang nauubos kaya siya nagagalit.
Christmas na kasi after an hour and we're planning to at least celebrate with ourselves. Pupunta rin naman daw dito si Kai mamaya dahil makikikain siya. I don't know why he's not with his family pero ayoko naman siyang tanungin ng mga sensitive questions hihintayin ko nalang siyang mag open up sa akin.
"Ano oras ba dadating si bayaw?" Ynna scoffed when she said the last word.
Matapos niyang malaman na naging kami na ni Kai, parang hindi na siya mapakali. She told me at first kung okay lang ba talaga since magkapatid sila ni Khel and I ended up being a relationship with his brother.
But in the end, nag approve rin naman siya dahil hindi naman daw naging kami ni Khel and he's not even public about me while Kai, ayun parang binalita na yata sa buong mundo 'yong nangyari.
Shock na shock pa siya noong umuwi ako nang iba na ang suot na damit at hinatid pa ako ni Kai. Akala niya raw tuloy na nag sex kami. Paminsan minsan talaga, napaka pasmado ng bibig nitong babaeng 'to.
Mabuti nalang at hindi ko siya pinatulan dahil good mood ako. Bukod kasi sa nangyari sa SM, nakahinga pa ako ng maluwag dahil water proof ang cellphone ko kaya hindi nasira.
"Bayaw?! Ano kami, kasal?!" I rolled my eyes out of irritation.
Patuloy pa rin siya pagtawa ng bigla nalang may kumatok sa pinto. She gestured me to open the door since nagluluto pa siya.
Sinunod ko naman siya at pumunta sa may entrance. A smile was plastered in my face when I saw my man in his maroon v-neck shirt that was partnered with a maong pants and sneakers.
"Hi, love." He said before kissing my forehead.
Tinulungan ko kaagad siyang magbitbit sa mga dala niyang pagkain at nilapag ito sa may kusina. Napalingon naman si Ynna sa gawi namin at napangiti ng nakakaloko nang makita si Kai. Pinatay niya muna 'yong stove bago kumuha ng strainer para sa noodles ng spaghetti.
"Hi bayaw!" Ynna waved her hand as she approached Kai with a high five.
"May dala pala akong uh.." Napakamot siya sa batok niya habang tiningnan 'yong plastic bag. "Mcdo at Jollibee?"
Ynna and I chuckled when we saw his shy face. He really looks embarrassed na ito lang binili niya kahit na nakiki Christmas lang naman siya rito. That makes him cute, though.
"Sorry. Hindi kasi ako 'yong nag p-prepare during occasions kaya hindi ko alam kung anong bibilhin." He smiled awkwardly.
Kaagad ko naman siyang niyakap sa bewang at hinalikan sa pisngi. "Okay lang. Mas nakaka disappoint pag ikaw 'yong nagluluto, e."
Ynna laughed harder after hearing what I said. Pabiro naman akong winakli ni Kai at inirapan pero nang tinalikuran ko siya at nagkunwaring nagalit sa ginawa niya ay kaagad niya rin akong hinila at hinalikan sa noo.
"Edi kayo na may love life. Sana all." Bitter na sambit ni Ynna.
Tinulungan naman kami ni Kai sa paghahanda ng mga pagkain at kaagad na rin kaming nagbihis ni Ynna nang matapos ang lahat. She was wearing a maroon tank top and a maong pants while I wore my simple maroon v-neck shirt and a white high waisted shorts.
"Sana all may ka terno." Sambit ulit ni Ynna nang mapansing pareho kami ng suot ni Kai.
Matapos namin salubongin ang Christmas ay nag-unahan na kami ni Ynna sa pagkuha ng leche flan. Alam niya kasing pag hindi niya ako naunahan sa pagkuha ay wala talagang matitira sa kaniya.
"Go Ynna!" Kai cheered as he hugged me tightly from the back, preventing me to run to my beloved leche flan.
"Thanks, bayaw!" Ynna ckucled when she got the leche flan from the ref and had a bite with it.
Kaagad ko namang siniko si Kai dahilan para bitawan niya kayo. He's still smiling like an idiot, mocking me.
Napikon naman ako bigla kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin bago pumunta sa may ref para kumuha rin ng isang plato ng leche flan. Naramdaman ko namang sumunod siya at niyakap ako sa bewang.
"Sorry na. 'To naman masyadong pikon." He chuckled and kissed my nape since naka messy bun lang ako.
Mabilis ko naman siyang nilingon at inalok ng leche flan habang nakangiti. Kinuha niya naman 'yong kutsura gamit ang isa niyang kamay habang 'yong isa ay nakahawak pa rin sa bewang ko.
"Si Ynna nagluto nito?" He asked.
His mouth formed an 'o' when I nodded. Hindi niya siguro akalaing magaling magluto si Ynna since wala naman talaga sa mukha niya 'yong mahilig tumambay sa kusina. Pero sabi nga nila, 'don't judge the book by its cover'. I guess, it applies here.
Bumalik kami sa couch nang may dala-dalang Jollibee. 'Yong Mcdo kasi na kay Ynna lahat. Parang ayaw pa kaming hatian.
Opo, ganiyan po siya ka buraot. Ngayon alam niyo na. I just really hope na masipag bumili ng Mcdo magiging boyfriend nito dahil baka hindi na naman sila magtagal pag nagkataon.
Tahimik lang kaming nanonood ng Money Heist habang nakasandal ako sa balikat niya. Ynna on the other side is too busy in her cellphone and hindi ko alam kung anong ginagawa niya. Minsan natatakot na ako kasi bigla bigla nalang tumatawa tapos may binabanggit pang pangalan.
"Sa tingin mo, ano ginagawa nun?" Kinalabit ko si Kai kaya napatingin din siya sa direksyon ni Ynna.
He then chuckled and shook his head. "May kachat yata 'yan o baka naman nagbabasa ng ebook."
Pinabayaan ko nalang 'yong bruha na tumatawa mag-isa at ibinalik ang tingin sa tv. Focus na focus ako kasi may intense scene na naman nang nagsalita si Kai.
"Love." He called. "I want to introduce you to my family tomorrow."
Napatingin ako sa salamin habang pinagmamasdan ang suot ko. I am wearing an elegant looking plain pastel pink off - shoulder dress, with wavy designs at the top and at the bottom. It has an uneven length at the bottom which the back is longer than the front. It fits my body perfectly which shows my beautiful pinched waist.
"Okay na ba talaga 'to?" I asked Ynna for the ninth time.
"Oo nga." She assured me with a smile while fixing my hair into a proper messy bun. Ibri-naid niya pa 'yung ilang strands ng buhok ko sa right side bago ito itinali lahat.
Kai then fetch me from our unit and went to Narra Park subdivision. I can tell that they are a wealthy family just by looking at the interior of their house.
The theme of their interior design is an elegant country. It draws from the calm of the country lifestyle with nature as its muse. Sa bagay, his parents were both doctors kaya dapat lang na relaxing ang design ng bahay nila. Mabuti nga at nagkaroon pa sila ng time make a dinner with me.
"Mom, Dad, Kuya." Kai called out their attention nang makarating kami sa dining area.
Napatingin naman sa amin ang parents niya pati si Khel na nasa gilid, nakasuot lang ng simple white shirt at pants. Sandali ko siyang tinitigan at nagtaka nang makitang mas lumalim ang eyebags niya at parang mas namugto pa 'yong mga mata niya. He got thin, too.
Hinapit ni Kai ang bewang ko at nakangiti akong tiningnan bago ibalik ang tingin sa mga pamilya niya. "This is Ayen, my girlfriend."
"Hi, ija." Mrs. Altizo stood up in her chair as she kissed my cheeks.
"Upo ka." Mr. Altizo gestured his hand to the two empty chairs in his left side.
Magkatabi si Khel at ang Mommy nila sa right side habang magkatabi naman kami ni Kai sa right side. Medyo nailang pa ako dahil si Khel 'yong kaharap ko dahil nakaupo si Kai malapit kay Mr. Alitzo.
The dinner went well. Kai's parents seemed nice since they were really calm to talk to. Maliban nalang kay Khel na medyo nakakailang 'yong aura niya since maya't-maya niya akong tiningnan.
Hinatid ako ni Kai pauwi sa unit mga around 10 pm. Ynna was already sleeping kaya hindi na ako nag abala pa.
"Uwi ka na." I softy said and gestured him to go.
He is still giggling and I don't even know the reason why. I just smiled instead and was about to close the door nang harangin niya ito gamit ang kamay niya. Muntik pa akong mapatalon dahil medyo napalakas 'yong pwersa ko sa pagsara. Buti nalang at hindi naman tumama sa kaniya 'yung pinto.
Gago talaga.
"What now?" I asked with my brows furrowed.
"May nakalimutan ako, e." May dinukot siyang isang maliit na black box sa bulsa niya.
He was wearing a formal attire: a white long sleeves with a loosed neck tie and a black slacks partnered with a tiktak shoes. He's so handsome and manly.
Na istatwa ako sa gulat nang makita ang lamang ng box. It's a gold ring with an infinity design na may mga small diamonds around the the shape of it.
"What.."
"It's a promise ring." He simply said and kissed my forehead after he putted it in my left ring finger. "Good night my love, I love you."
I was smiling the whole time while watching some netflix series. Wala e, hindi na ako makatulog dahil sa ginawa ni Kai kanina. Napalakas na yata ang tama ko sa kaniya.
I was in the middle of watching the series when I heard a knock in my door. I thought it was the order I told to be delivered from Mcdo but when I opened the door, Khel's red face was shown.
Dumiretso ang bagsak niya sa balikat ko habang umiiyak. I can smell alcohol in his breath. Tangina saan ba galing 'to?!
Gusto ko sanang tawagan si Kai kaso naiwan sa sofa ang cellphone ko. I tried to tapped his back to wake him up but he didn't even respond. Fuck ang bigat niya pa! Jesus.
"Ayen." He softly said while sobbing.
"I'm sorry for being a coward." He sighed, making me confused.
"Khel, you're drunk. Sandali tatawagan ko si Ka---"
"Ako nalang ulit please." He said, making me stopped from talking.
Umalis siya sa pagkakasandal sa balikat ko at binigyan ako ng isang maliit na ngiti. Isang ngiti na punong-puno ng sakit. I can't even bear to look at his eyes because he was crying.
"P-Pwede bang ako nalang ulit? I promise to give you everything. I will never be a coward again. I won't hurt you again. Ayen, please baby?" He sniffed, begging me. "I am ready to lose everything now. 'Wag lang ikaw. Please?"
"Ako naman talaga 'yung nauna, e. Matagal na kitang kilala even before that incident in the convience store. I loved you first and I never stopped loving you." He sighed heavily, trying to hold the tears that's about to come out again. "Ako naman talaga sana diba?"
I started to bit my lower lip when I felt his hands around my waist. He's kneeling in front of me, begging for me to come back. I can't help but to avoid my gazed when tears started to roll down from my cheeks.
"Tumayo ka na." Hinawakan ko ang magkabilaang braso niya para akayin siya pero mas hinigpitan niya pa ang paghawak sa bewang ko.
"Ako nalang ulit, please." He begged again.
"Tama na Khel. Please." My voice were starting to cracked as I begged him to stop.
He is torturing me again. He's making my life complicated again. Fuck.
Lumuhod ako para maging magkapantay kami. Napatingin naman siya sa'kin at inabot ang pisngi ko para punasan ang mga luhang rumaragasa roon.
Hinawakan ko ang kamay niya at binigyan siya ng isang maliit na ngiti.
"Please, Khel. I might love you first," I looked at his eyes with sadness in mine. "But I won't trade Kai for any of this."
"I'm sorry, Khel. I love Kai so much and I'm going to choose him over you regardless of anything."
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