Firm Tenacity (The Athletes #3) COMPLETED

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Gift

"Saan kayo this weekends?" tanong ni Kyla sa amin. Friday na at malapit na ang uwian. Nag-aayos na nga ako ng mga gamit ko.

Mina looked at me. "Hindi ba tayo magkakasamang mag-aral?" she asked, confused. That was the plan, but it seemed like it'll change.

Kyla and Cess looked at each other. I was just observing them. Kung ano'ng plano, roon ako. I just usually go with their plans because my plans are always boring.

"I will study alone. Monday na ang final exam," si Kyla at napanguso.

I nodded even though I was a little shocked. She was always the one who wanted to study with us. But it's not a problem for me, though. If she wants to study alone and have time for herself alone, who are we to question that and forbid her?

"Ay, mag-so-solo?" malungkot si Mina. "Ikaw, Cess?"

Cess sighed like she had no choice. "Sasama ako kay Kuya sa clinic... Pero baka susunod ako. Saan ba kayo ni Nor?"

The conversation about the group study went along. Sa huli ay dalawa lang kami ni Mina ang sabay na mag-aaral. Dahil wala naman ang pamilya ko sa mansion bukas, doon namin napagpasyahan na mag-aral.

I was eating dinner with my family while they were talking about their outing again for tomorrow. Palagi na lang lumalabas tuwing weekend. Wala kaya silang mga assignments, o projects?

"Are you sure, Franco? You won't really go with us?" Ate Cheska asked after drinking her water.

Umiling lang si Franco dahil may pagkain pa sa kan'yang bibig.

"Exam na nila next week, Ate," si Crisanta.

Tumango si sir Rigor at ngumiti sa akin. I think he's going to say something...

"Do you want to join us, Enesi?" he asked with his kind voice.

Ate Crisanta started complaining with her cousins. It hurt me, but I didn't show it to them. Instead, I smiled to mask it up. Nandito pa si Mommy, pero kaya nilang gawin 'to...

"I have exams next week, too, Tito... Uhm, I will study tomorrow with my friend," I said and continued eating.

"Really? You're really studious... Magpaluto na lang kayo kila manang kung anong kakainin niyo," he said and I said my gratitude.

Sinundan ako ni Mommy hanggang sa hagdan nang nagpaalam na akong aalis sa lamesa. They were still planning for their road trip tomorrow, and I felt so outcasted.

"I am sorry about that, Enesi. Pagsasabihan ko ang mga kapatid mo," she said while caressing my hair.

I smiled. Hindi ko sinabi na 'wag na, dahil kailangan naman talaga nilang mapagsabihan. It's okay if they'll get angrier with me. They need education for their attitudes...

Papasok na sana ako sa kwarto ko nang may tumawag sa aking likuran. It was Franco. Umalis na rin siguro dahil hindi rin naman siya sasama bukas.

"Bakit?" I asked softly while looking into his cold eyes.

He sighed. "Where will you study tomorrow?" he asked while crossing his arms. Nakasuot siya ng ternong itim na pantulog.

"Dito... Sa garden," nag-iingat kong sagot.

Ayaw niya sa maingay 'pag nag-aaral siya. He usually studies in the garden, too. Magkalayo kami tuwing sabay na nag-aaral dahil malawak naman ang hardin sa likuran