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Chapter 42
Hindi ko alam kung paano ako nakahinga ng maayos matapos marinig si Rafus na magsalita. Inaasahan ko na talaga na hindi siya magsasalita at iiwas ang tingin sa akin pero hindi iyon ang nangyari! At ang marupok kong puso ay kinikilig na naman!
"Anak, tulungan mo muna ako."Kung hindi pa siguro ako tinawag ni Nanay ay hindi pa ako babalik sa huwisyo. Mabilis akong tumalikod kay Rafus na sobrang lakas ng kabog ng puso ko at hindi iyon dahil sa pagkaripas ng takbo papunta kay Nanay kundi dahil dulot niya.Inapakan niya na ako't lahat lahat pero gustong gusto parin siya nitong maharot kong puso! Ang hirap ang pagiging marupok!"Slaine, anak okay ka lang ba?""Po? Uh-opo naman Nanay.""Kanina pa kasi sumasandok diyan na hindi naman bukas ang kaldero ng kanin.""Ay sorry po, Nanay." Sabi ko at binuksan ang kaldero. Napakagat labi ako at mahinang binatukan ang sarili sa katangahan.Umayos ako at sumeryoso sa pagtulong kKaugnay na kabanata
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I feel uncomfortable the whole lunch because I can feel their stares at me. I can't even lift my head because of embarrassment, and I bet my cheeks are burning red.Demonyo kasi itong si Rojas! Tanong nang tanong kila Nanay at Tatay tungkol sa pagkabata ko! Halata namang iniinis niya lang ako sa malapad niyang ngisi! Sarap niyang sapakin sa mukha! Ano naman ang makukuha niya kapag nalaman niya ang nangyari noong bata ako, aber?"Damihan mo pa ang kain hijo, huwag kang mahiya." Rinig kong sabi ni Nanay at doon lang ako napaangat ng tingin. Guess who my mother is talking to? Damn, does Nanay know that he'll be her future son-in-law? And the fuck I'm hearing wedding bells right now?! "Masarap talaga iyang sinigang kasi si Slaine ang nagluto.""Nay!" Suway ko at nang tingnan ko si Rafus ay tamang tama naman na nagkatagpo ang mata namin. Mas lalong uminit ang pisngi ko kaya umiwas ako at minabuting yumuko nalang."Ang sarap po ng pagkain ninyo Tita, pa
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"I hope you understand that we're doing this for you Crezst. Helen and I are concern for you. If ever, what happened to Ate Reive may happen to you, we will do the same we've just done. We don't want people to shame you or even attack behind your back. We don't want to invade someone's privacy and vice versa. I'm sorry for shouting earlier, I shouldn't have done that."We heard her chuckled lowly. "I should be the one apologizing here. Frankly speaking, I'm not going to ruin Reive's life. She's been kind to Slaine since the day she started working as a part timer. Sometimes, I even asked myself why I'm being harsh on Reive, and guess what? Maybe I'm just envious of her in some aspects."Malamlam ang mata kong napatingin sa kaniya. Natahimik kaming pareho ni Helen. I didn't know about this, in what aspects she envy Ate? Honestly, I admire Crezst personality because she's brave enough to express and fight her side. It's like she fears nothing and cannot be hurt easil
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Hindi ako mapakali at pinagpapawisan ang kamay ko dahil sa kaba. What I feel right now is so familiar, and I hope that I could have a chance. I know I made a deal to myself that I'll keep my distance to Rafus once he likes someone else, but... I just can't miss the chance and try all my luck."What do you want to talk about?" A familiar manly voice asked behind me. I jolted from where I was standing and awkwardly turned to him."Hmm, it's not 'that' important but... I want to talk about our future... together." I bravely said and smile never left my face.His face stayed serious and stared at me with intense eyes. Napatikhim ako at sumeryoso nalang din."Sorry for the corny joke... The reason why I chatted you was because I wanted to give you this." Inilahad ko sa kaniya ang silver gift box. Sandali niya iyong tinignan at tinanggap rin kalaunan. "I know it's not that expensive but I thought of you the first time I saw what's inside the gift." Pag
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Pagsapit ng hapon ay hinatid ko ang tupperwares ng graham balls sa mga nag-order sa akin. Kahapon ko iyon ginawa at inabot na ako ng gabi dahil sa dami ng nag-order sa akin, mabuti nga at kasya ang lahat ng ginawa ko sa ref namin. Gusto pa nga akong pakainin nila Crezst at Helen ng mga handa nang inihatid ko ang graham balls sa kanila, at tanggi ako nang tanggi. Kung hindi pa ako dumahilan na kakailanganin ako sa bahay, hindi siguro nila ako paaalisin na walang laman ang tiyan.It's eight forty five in the evening when I decided to left the house. Gusto ko sanang sabay kami ni Shey na pupunta ng simbahan kaso mukhang ayaw niya kaya hindi ko nalang pinilit pa.I'm wearing a white full sleeve top with two unbuttoned spots and paired it with brown denim skirt then finished it off with my white sneakers. I let my hair flow and didn't bother to wear make up. Isinuot ko rin ang reefer coat na iniregalo ni Lavigne dahil malamig ang simoy ng hangin.Daming tao sa simbahan maging sa labas nito
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After an hour and half the movie ended, some of my cousins were already asleep in cold floor and I find Mitchel and Pido's sleeping position in couch uncomfortable. I bet they'll groan because of body pain tomorrow.Tumayo ako para ibigay ang ispasyo kay Mitchel para maging komportable siya sa pagtulog. Tuloy parin ang inuman at pagbi-bidyoke sa labas. Hindi ko na nakita si Shey mula nang magpaalam siya sa akin kanina na lalabas.Lumabas rin ako ng bahay nila Tito at naghanap ng tahimik na lugar. Dinala ako ng mga paa ko sa pool side. Kumuha muna ako ng isang throw pillow sa mahabang sopa bago ilublob ang paa sa malaming na pool.I looked at my wristwatch, it's nearing three in the morning. I wonder if Rafus was still awake? I unconsciously took my phone out then created a message for him.Ako:Merry Christmas, baby!After waiting a few minutes for his respond, my phone finally vibrated.Rafus:Merry Christmas.
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"Slaine? What are you doing?" Dan brows furrowed and keeps on putting distance between us. Imbis na kumalas ay mas lalo kong hinigpitan ang pagkapit. I may be look like a leech right now, but I need to save Crezst."Uhm wala naman Dan. I'm just surprised that you're also here." I said with a sweet smile, but actually my knees are trembling because of nervousness. Shit we'll be caught!Sa isahang hila, tuluyan siyang nakalayo sa akin. Napatulala ako dahil mukha siyang galit pero kontrolado naman iyon. "Slaine..." Nahihirapan niyang sambit sa pangalan ko. "I'm in a relationship with your best friend and I love her so much. You're aware of that."Nanginig ako dahil sobrang seryoso ang pagkasabi ni Dan niyon. Feel like I was caught by a strict professor doing ruckus in class. I swallow hard as if there's a lump on my throat, my forehead is dispersing cold sweats."Dan, it's not what you—""This is not a place for the drama. Move aside, you're
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Even though the performance proper had started and there's a tribe performing in front, my attention wasn't there. My eyes were still pinned on Hatryx.Yes, I have heard rumors back then that Rafus has an older brother. But since Rafus was the only one who was oftenly seen in the Cattaneo's mansion, those rumors got burried. It's not that I don't appreciate Hatryx's existence, it's just that I'm still shock and trying to process the revelation I have found out right now.The most embarrassing thing I've done today was that, I got stunned when the MC's announced that Hatryx's a Cattaneo while I was on call with Rafus! If only the soil would diverge and ate me alive. Then I won't have to worry about what Rafus will think of me."Are you okay, Slaine?" Jangkit worriedly asked and it made me regain my senses. I looked at him then smiled, "I'm okay, Jangkit."I'm trying hard not to look at Hatryx and focused my attention on the performers, an
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I hugged myself as the cold wind brushed against my skin. I've been staying here for couple of minutes, waiting for the tricycle while watching people from different direction who walk passed by me.My heart almost jumped out of its ribcage when the car beeped in front of me. It's a steel gray coupe car. I was really annoyed. The driver was rude, does he or she knew I'm already on the side— on the side walk?The passenger's window slowly moved downwards and my brows furrowed when I was welcomed by Rojas' smirk."Hey there beautiful, are you going home?" He asked and the smirk never left his face. If he's not Rafus' cousin, I swear I have already punched him hard. "Oh, you seem to be in a bad mood?""Sige nga, ikaw tumayo dito sa kinatatayuan ko at bigla kitang bubusinahan. Tingnan natin kung masisiyahan ka, siguro nga ay baka humagalpak ka pa sa katatawa." Puno nang sarkasmo kong sabi at hindi ko maiwasang mapairap."Pasensiya ka na sa pa
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