𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: #1

Prologue

PROLOGUE

“Ready ka na bang bumukod?” tanong ni kuya.  

Damn, he made me think twice. Ang aga-aga pa siguro na bumukod ako pero ito ang gusto ko. Gusto kong maging malaya sa lahat ng gagawin ko.  

I smiled oddly, "Opo Kuya, don't think about me," I told him and binigay ko sa kaniya lahat ng bagahe ko. Tumawa siya at sumimangot, "Grabe ka talaga 'no."

I'm a boring person, siguro naman gusto na ni kuya na mawala ako sa letseng paningin niya! I'm only sixteen at gusto ko ng bumukod.

Children my age would only choose to stay at home, but me? I don't know, it's my mindset to stay out in trouble. I want peace of mind and that peace of mind will only be achieved once I start living myself.

I wanna soothe the moment while I'm still young and free. Alam ko naman na kahit palagi kaming nag-aaway ni kuya ay mamimiss niya ako. In short, he love me that much.

“Kuya? Aren't you gonna help me with these? Ikaw nagdesisyon nito. Thank you still, for making these,” turo ko. “Happen.” nagbuntong-hininga naman ako.

“Shit, you're already a big girl na Jasmine Princess ko,” Nag-sad face pa siya at tumawa. “I'm doing this for you din naman baby, just be okay always ha? I love you and will love you always. I will miss the sunday morning and everyday bonds he—” napatigil siya sa sinasabi. “Nadaldal na si Kuya, sorry po.”

Nakita niya kasi akong nagbuntong-hininga kaya tinigil niya ang pagsasalita. “Kuya, don't be dramatic,” sabi ko.

"Yeah," pahayag niya sabay gulo sa buhok ko. "Fvck ako nalang mag-isa kasama si mommy," sabay pout niya at tumingin sakin na parang nanghihinayang.

I know my Mom, she's strict and very aware of what's happening around her. At nalaman ko na kagaya niya ako, palagi kasi akong conscious sa mga bagay bagay at ayaw ko na wala itong sagot.

Speaking of Mom, she's not around. Ayaw niya 'kong nakikita araw-araw. She hated me that much huh?

"Kuya?"

Tumaas ang kilay niya at nag side eye, "Ano?"

"Watch your language, okay? I don't want you to be that someone na palaging nagmumura."

He looked at me in disbelief, "Pati ba naman sa pag-alis mo papagalitan mo 'ko?" Nagpout pa. "Sorry, boss."

I laughed at his response. He was looking at me, glaring. He can make me laugh without doing those corny efforts what older brothers do. Hindi na ako hahanap ng kuya pa, kasi mahal na ako ni Kuya.

“We're gonna see each other pa naman kuya, I mwa mwa you,” I said while smiling intently.

"I love you too princess," He kissed my temple and looked at me intently. "Remember your promise. Wag na wag kang magpapaligaw, kasi para kang unggoy kung umiyak!" he faintly laughed as he stopped when he saw me looking at him dangerously.

"Haha!" tawa ko pa ng peke. "Oo, wag mo nang ipaalala, playboy. Kung ako sakali ang girlfriend mo, matagal na kitang pinatay dahil sa karupukan mo," I said nonchantly. Binatukan niya ako, "A-aray!"

"Your mouth! Grabe kana magsalita ngayon. Hindi naman kasi sila seryoso kaya ayun."

"Duh! Sabihin mo, hindi ka kuntento," sagot ko sa kaniya habang nagpipigil ng tawa. Lumunok muna siya bago pinitik yung noo ko. "Iiyak ka? Dali kukuha ako ng camera," Ngayon hindi ko na napigilan ang mga tawa ko, kusa ng silang lumabas.

He snorted and pinitik ulit yung noo ko. I'll miss this but I'm sure I'll be okay if I'll handle myself first.

“I'm serious Jasmine ha? Don't make kuya mad and I'll punch your boyfriend's face.”