Enticed by Miranda Jadeite

Chapter 32

Enticed by Miranda Jadeite

Chapter 32

For the past few years I've been in a relationship with Callant, everything just seems to so be easy and smooth. I should be happy for that but it just caused me too much anxiety. I often overthink and stop myself from feeling too much happiness, I'm scared of the thought that too much loneliness will come next.

I entered modeling and fashion industry. I started going to college joined a new cheerleading squad and later on, quit. Ang dami ng nangyari sa akin sa mga nagdaang taon at hindi ko inaasahang may darating na naman.

Sa tanang buhay ko hindi ko inaasahan na susulpot siya sa harapan namin na parang wala lang, parang nakalimutan ko na nga itsura niya dahil sa sobrang tagal niyang nawala. Tapos heto siya ngayon sa harap namin, tinititigan kami. I wiped the tears trickling down my cheeks as I looked at the woman in front of us.

After so many years, she's back, here in our house, same structure and atmosphere. Pero hindi na kami gaya ng pamilyang iniwan niya. Wala na ang tatlong kapatid ko. We're all grown ups now.

"What are you doing here?" Si Kuya ang unang bumasag ng katahimikan, napasinghap si Marquise sa diretsong tanong na iyon.

"Ano na namang plano mo? You're ruining Miranda's birthday." Naiiling na dagdag ni Kuya habang nakasandal sa book shelf.

"Ace, I'm just giving your siblings a visit. Bawal ba? Isa pa, ang tagal nating hindi nagkita, hindi ito ang inaasahan kong bungad niyo sa akin."

"Don't tell me you're expecting us to run towards you and welcome you with a hug. Why are you here anyway? We don't need you here." Ate spat bitterly.

Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi ni Ate. I never heard her nor seen her this angry before. Naiintindihan ko kung bakit sila galit kay Mommy. Who wouldn't be? After leaving us behind and continued living a normal life while some us were suffering, she'll show up like nothing happened.

Kung bata pa ako ay siguradong tumakbo na ako papunta sa kanya at sinalubong siya ng yakap. I used to take her side, always. I used to understand her and not blame her in any circumstances but what she did... made me feel hatred towards her, too.

I learned that she have a boyfriend, just a few years older than Kuya. She ran away with that boy's money and the spotlight's been turned to Daddy. Si Daddy ang nagbayad ng mga utang niya. I don't understand why she's indebted when she has a company and lots of money from work.

"Quite sting, your words sting." She smiled sadly.

"It stings because it's the truth."

I tried to stop Ate by gripping her wrist. "What are you saying, Ate?"

"I think that's enough. Arkisha, my children doesn't want you around. Would you mind if you leave now?"

"Danaus, my daughter is already twenty! And the twins are already on their legal age! You had your time with them and I'll have mine!" Sigaw niya at naglakad palapit sa akin. "Miranda, come here."

Dahil hindi pa rin tuluyang pumapasok sa sistema ko ang mga nangyayari ay humakbang ako pero pinigilan ako ni Ate at hinila palapit sa kanya.

"Come here, Miranda. Starting from now you'll live with me." Malambing ang pagkakasabi niya sa akin pero iba ang sinasabi ng kanyang mga mata. "Alexa, Adryan... please."