Wrath of the Blazing Sun (Isla del Tesoro #3)

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"Are you courting her?" Diretsong tanong ni Tita Genesis isang araw kay Xenon habang sabay kaming nag-aagahan.

Halos mabilaukan ako sa pagkain pero si Xenon ay mabilis na tumango. "Yes, Mom. I like her. I'm courting her. Matagal ko na pong nasabi sa Lolo niya at kay Ruce."

"What? You didn't even tell us?" Gulat na tanong ni Tito Rom.

"Dad? Hindi po ba halata?" Xenon asked genuinely, looking shocked.

Napahampas ako sa noo ko. "Xenon... Are you really saying that?"

"What? I thought they already knew from my actions, Flaire."

"Goodness! Ang batang ito talaga!" Napahawak sa sentido si Tita Genesis.

"I'm sorry Ma. Akala ko kasi halata na po masyado..." Xenon shyly smiled to his mom.

"Seriously? Or are you too focused on Ruby?" Sabat ni Tito Rom. "Just tell us if he's bothering you too much, Ruby. We'll chain him immediately."

"Dad!" Sita ni Xenon. "Inaaway mo na naman ako!"

Tito Rom shrugged. "It's just hard to think na magugustuhan ka ni Ruby, son. Sorry but that's the truth."

Natawa ako nang makita ang bagsak na mukha ni Xenon. It was funny to me. My family is backing Xenon up against me and his family is backing me up against him. It's just so ironic and entertaining.

"Oh well, as long as you don't force yourself on her." Huminga ng malalim si Tita Genesis bago ako nginitian. "I'm happy that you're enjoying your stay here. Pero mukhang masyadong sumaya ang inutusan kong magbantay sa 'yo at heto't niligawan ka pa. Tell me if there's any problem, okay Ruby? We'll kick his ass if he annoys you too much." She said pertaining to Xenon.

I nodded and gave her a small smile. I can kick his ass Tita, don't worry. I wanted to add that but I was too embarrassed to do so.

When they both left, naiwan kaming dalawa ni Xenon na tulala. I was busy thinking about the possibilities if I ever rejected him. For Xenon though, I have no idea what's going on in his mind. He's just too sparkly to think of. Nakakasilaw.

"Xenon, what if I reject you? Would they be mad?" Wala sa sarili kong tanong.

Nagulat ako ng hawakan niya ang magkabilang pisngi ko at inilapit sa kaniya. He was looking at me directly.

"Bat sila Mama ang inaalala mo? If you reject me, syempre ako ang magagalit, Flaire." Ngumuso siya. "Sila ba ang nanliligaw? Mas concern ka pa sa kanila kaysa sa akin?" OA niyang sabi.

Inirapan ko siya bago tinanggal ang hawak sa pisngi ko. "Ikaw talaga! Curious lang ako."

"Kayna Mama? Paano naman ako?" Kawawa niyang sabi.

Napahawak ako sa sentido. "You're such a drama queen." Asar ko sa kaniya.

He acted shocked and hurt. May pahawak pa sa dibdib niya na akala mo'y aping-api talaga. "Anong drama queen?! Ikaw talaga, Flaire! Lagi mo akong inaasar. Hindi mo na ba ako gusto? Sabihin mo nga sa akin, may iba ka na bang natitipuhan? Paano naman ako? Nahulog na sa 'yo?"

Natawa ako sa arte niya. I think the last one was a song I heard somewhere. Itong lalaking 'to talaga! Pansin ko na sa pamilya nila, siya talaga ang sobrang kulit! Natatangi!

"Xenon, maagang puputi ang buhok ko sa 'yo."

"Ako ang magtatanggal basta bigyan mo ako limang piso kada puting buhok." Humalakhak siya at binatukan ko naman. He immediately frowned and pouted.