Kabanata 5

Kabanata 5: Friendly Kiss

I slammed the door as I entered the house. Alam kong nakasunod lang si Kuya Nico sa akin. Mula nang makapasok ako sa gate, hindi na siya tumitigil sa pagtawag ng pangalan ko.

"Leave me alone, Kuya!" Sigaw ko nang hindi siya nililingon.

"This isn't helping you, Lath! Do you even understand why Dad wants you here? Kasi ang tigas ng ulo mo!"

I stopped and turned to him. Furious.

"Yes, I am hard-headed because ever since you wanted to cage me!"

"That is not true, Latisha! Kung kinukulong ka namin, edi sana you haven't experienced the life you wanted in States! We've been spoiling you, especially Daddy. Pero anong ginawa mo?"

Hindi kaagad ako nakapagsalita. For real, I know that I'm wrong for many reasons but it's hard to admit it. All I think is that I'm happy being free and I could enjoy my youth.

"Ano ngayon kung may gusto ka kay Cai—"

"Oh my God! Kuya! Are you serious?! Naniniwala ka sa mga 'yon? I can't believe you! I would never ever seduce someone—especiall