Wounded Heart (Heart Series #1)

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Lumipas ang ilang buwan at patuloy ang panliligaw sa 'kin ni Altair. Like what Mom told me last time, men like Altair were rare. I'm pretty sure he knows that I love him but he still chose to court me like how it should be. I admit that in each day that passed... I'm falling deeper. I admire him more as day goes by.

"Good evening, Tita," bati ni Altair sabay abot ng bulaklak para kay Mom.

"Good evening, hijo. Buti nakarating ka," nakangiting tugon ni Mom habang hawak ang wine glass.

We invited Altair for our family dinner today. With Altair here, I think they won't have the audacity to talk about business especially the rival with the Gallos. Last week, I went to a private pool with the girls. It was fun like we used to. Wala namang nagbago kaya masaya ako. For Thea, she was a bit distant to all of us at first. But as the day goes by, she indulged herself with the conversations.

"Ah Tita, si Tito po pala?" Altair asked, roaming his eyes to see Dad.

"He's probably in the outdoor kitchen. Trixie, you guys go and get your Dad. Let your cousins do the grilling."

Pumunta kami sa outdoor kitchen. Dad is there together with Kuya Zyrus and Kuya Rigel. I tried not to laugh. Dalawang broken laging magkasama.

"Good evening po, Tito, kuya."

Tinapik ni kuya sa balikat si Altair. Si Kuya Rigel naman ay nagtataka kung sino si Altair. He's looking at me as if he's questioning if I know Altair.

"By the way, this is Altair... my uhm suitor. Altair, this is Kuya Rigel, my cousin."

"Trixie, what the fuck! Siya 'yong lagi mong kinukwento sa 'min?" Bumaling siya kay Altair. "So ikaw pala 'yong matagal nang—"

"Trixie, why don't you introduce him to our cousins?" kuya said, cutting off what Kuya Rigel was about to say.

Buti na lang ay nakaramdam si kuya. Si Kuya Rigs naman kasi, e! Pasmado masyado. Halos patayin ko siya sa tingin kaya tumalikod na siya at hinanap na lang si Kuya Arc.

"Come here, Altair. Let me introduce you to my kuyas and their girls." Hinila ko si Altair papunta sa living room.

I immediately saw Ate Hiraya so I asked her where is Kuya Rio. Hindi pa nga siya nakakasagot ay sumulpot na si Kuya Rio. "Altair, this is Ate Hiraya. She's with Kuya Rio, you already know him, right?"

Nagfist bomb sila at nginitian lang ni Altair si Ate Hiraya. "Nice meeting you again. Anyways, hindi ka pa ba sinasagot ni Trixie?" natatawang tanong niya. Ate Hiraya looked at me awkwardly. Si kuya kasi, pasaway!

Altair shook his head without any second thoughts. Nahawahan na yata ng kalokohan ni Kuya Zyrus. "Not yet, Kuya Rio."

Tumawa nang malakas si Kuya Rio kaya napatakip ng mukha si Ate Hiraya. "Shut up, Orion. Nakakahiya ka," I heard her whisper.

"Don't worry, Altair. Ako rin naman, hindi pa sinasagot." Bumaling siya kay Kuya Zyrus. "Wala pang label at least hindi iniwan," dagdag niya pa sa mas malakas na boses.

"Hoy foul!" sigaw ni Kuya Rigel na tinamaan din. Damn these two broken hearted.

I chuckled as Kuya Rigel stepped closer to Kuya Rio. I could see Ate Hiraya's eyes looking at them alternately.

"Hey, Altair. Let's just go to Kuya Arc." I grabbed his hands and went to the kitchen where they are.

"Kuya Arc, I will intro—shit! Sorry!" Hindi ko na natapos ang sasabihin ko nang makita silang magkalapit ni Ate Luna. I'm sure they were about to kiss! Shit. I saw how Ate Luna's face turned red while Kuya Arc faked a laugh.