Greed

8

Lia

It already been a week since we came to Bicol. I took a break from my jobs as per what Kyle wants. Sa bahay muna ako tumutuloy para makipagbati din kila Papa. Ayaw mamanhikan ni Kyle hangga't hindi raw kami nagbabati nila Papa. He's only waiting for my go signal.

And yes, nagbati naman kami eventually. Nasa iisang bahay lang naman kami and I can't ignore him. He's my Papa.

"Papa asked if you're ready." Leo went to my room.

I was in the middle of putting on makeup. Kakain kasi kami sa labas. Minsan lang daw kasi nila ko makasama.

"Baba na ko maya maya." I told him.

After I was done putting on makeup, bumaba na ako ng hagdan, they were all waiting for me.

"You look gorgeous," Mama said. I twirled slightly and laughed.

Mag ddinner daw kasi kami sa isang mamahalin na Resto kaya sinagad ko na ang pag porma.

Papa smiled at me and we head to the road. Malapit lang sa University ko yung sinasabi na Resto nila Papa. Kaibigan daw niya yung may ari non.

Nakakain na kami dito nila Thea, sa totoo lang. Birthday yon ni Zach at sinama niya kami sa family dinner nila. Solong anak lang naman daw siya at gusto niya talaga kami malibre ni Thea.

When we got inside, the waiters lead us to our table. Nag browse agad kami ni Leo sa menu habang nakikipag usap sila Mama sa waiters.

"What do you want?" I asked Leo.

"Meat," Tinuro niya yung picture ng steak sa menu.

"Steak it is,"

Pumili naman ako ng pagkain ko at maya maya naman dumating na yung owner ng Resto. Nakipag usap siya kila Mama sandali saka bumaling samin ni Leo.

"Mga anak mo?" He asked.

"Oo, si Lia saka si Leo."

I smiled and waved slightly, "Hello po." I know him. Nakipag usap siya sa Magulang ni Zach nung gabi na yon. Does he recognize me?

"Oh, I know Lia. She's been here before. Kasama niya iyong mga regulars ko."

"You've been here?" Papa asked and I nodded. He turned back to the owner, "I didn't know that, naka bukod kasi siya gawa malayo ang school niya."

They continued chatting for a while and we got the recommendation of the owner as our meals.

"Sinong kasama mo dito?" Mama asked. "Their food are really expensive."

"Yeah, hindi naman kami pupunta ni Kyle sa ganito kamahal na lugar. Nilibre lang kami ng pamilya ni Zach kasi birthday niya." I explained.

"Oh," They both nodded.

"Ate, can I borrow your phone?" Leo tugged on my dress.

I smiled and gave him my phone. Naka lock naman yung messages ko at any form of communication. Hindi niya yon mabubuksan.

"How's Kyle?" Papa asked.

I was quite taken aback that he asked about Kyle. Noong nakaraan kasi, he's really avoiding the topic of Kyle and my engagement. Probably didn't want to start another fight.

"He's fine." I said.

"Have you met his family?" Mama asked.

I nodded. "Yeah, taga Bicol sila."

"Bicol? But he's staying in Manila?"

I nodded again. "Yeah, nandito trabaho niya eh."

"Ano bang trabaho niya?" Papa asked.