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05

"Biro lang 'yon. Hindi rin naman kita type." I tried to be calm. But I was annoyed, to be honest. Niligpit ko 'yung first aid kit at nilingon siya. "Ayoko sa mayaman."

"Hindi naman ako mayaman," He licked his lower lip.

"Oh yeah?" I raised a brow. "How can you afford a condo unit if you're not rich?"

"Hindi ko pera ang ginastos dito."

"Oo nga. Pera ng magulang mo. So technically, mayaman ka." I fired back.

Tumayo ako para ibalik sa kusina 'yung first aid kit. Narinig ko ang tawa ni Brian at sinundan ako. I'm sure as hell he was toying with me. Wala lang sa itsura niya, but I was pretty sure.

"They're not my parents," he casually said.

"Yeah, right. Whatever," I just shrugged. "Pakainin mo naman muna ako bago ko ibigay sa'yo 'yung panyo. Gumastos ako sa pamasahe, okay?"

"Let's just order something. I'm too lazy to cook."

While we were waiting for the food, I looked around his unit. Galante talaga. Masyado 'yong malaki para sa isang tao lang. I glanced at Brian who was busy watching an action movie. I sat beside him.

"Alam mo, mas maganda kung lalagyan mo ng painting 'tong living room." I suggested. Masyado kasing plain. "Para magkabuhay naman 'tong unit mo."

"Do you know how to paint?" tanong niya nang hindi ako tinitingnan.

"Why? Magpapagawa ka ba sa'kin?" I smirked. "My commission fee is a little bit... you know."

Nilingon niya ako, "Deal. How much?"

Natawa ako, "Biro lang. Hindi naman talaga ako magaling sa arts. Naligaw lang ako sa architecture."

"Isn't that your dream?" he asked.

I shook my head, "I want to become a prosecutor."

He faced me, "It's not too late. Bakit hindi ka mag-law schol after grad?"

"Nagiging interesado ka na sa'kin, ah. Nag-aalala na ako sa'yo." I joked.

He rolled his eyes and looked back at the TV. "Never mind, then."

Tumawa ako at pinatong ang paa ko sa coffee table. Ang pikon naman nito kausap. Sumandal ako sa sofa at tumingala. Sinulyapan ko si Brian.

"I'll tell you the story but forget it after," sabi ko sa kaniya.