Behind the Lens [COMPLETED]

23

"What the fuck Athena?! huwag ka naman biglang susulpot, nakakagulat kaya."

Bigla ba naman sumulpot pagpasok ko sa loob. Lalabas na sana ako sa mansion kasi may pupuntahan pa ako. I need to do some of my unfinish work. Kung may sakit lang ako ay baka kanina pa ako namatay sa gulat.

"I'm sorry if I startled you, okay—so answer my question." natatawang sabi niya.

"Oh god Athena. You already know who's my mother." I almost rolled my eyes because of her question. She's questioning me a question that she obviously know the answer already.

"Nagdududa kasi ako kung sino ba talaga ang mother mo. Ugaling Corry ka kasi, hindi Cely." she said laughing.

It's my first time hearing Athena calling my mom and Tita Corry by their name. She's influenced by me.

"And?" I ask. Lumakad ako pagpasok sa loob at umupo do'n sa malaking upuan sa sala.

"Wala lang. Just amaze of what you and mom did earlier. Kayo talaga yung original Imperial attitude." sumunod ito sa'kin at umupo sa tabi ko.

"Bakit ikaw hindi ba? Mom, Gab and Levi, what about them?" tinignan ko siya saglit bago kinuha yung makapal na magazine sa ilalim ng table.

"Levi is really a funny person but monster in business. While Gab is, he's more ruthless to business, less funny but romantic to his loved ones. That's what I observe to them."

That's what I observe also. When we're still young until now, levi was the one who's making the atmosphere light. He's making some jokes to make us laugh in the middle of our conversation. On the other hand. Gab can be a talkative sometimes and silent, but he's more serious, especially to business. He's a romantic person, he do all of her exes seriously, even if he's a little bit player because of the influence of his friends.

"What about you and mom?"

"Siguro, Me, and Tita Corry are opposite to you and moms attitude. Kami yung mga mababait. But I know that you and mom are kind hearted person kahit na may mga bitchesang mukha kayo. What do you think about me, mabait naman ako diba?" tanong niya at tinignan ako na nakakunot noo.

"Um— a half half percentage?" tinignan ko lang siya saglit at bumalik naman sa pagbuklat sa magazine.

"Grabe ka naman cous. Siguro matigas man ang ulo ko noon. Noon lang hindi na ngayon, pero mabait akong anak ni Corry. Sadyang ayaw ko lang talaga ikasal noon. I'm too young pa kaya that time." she said.

"Which was one of your stupid decisions of all time." hindi ko na siya tinignan at nagpatuloy sa pagbasa na kung anong mabasa ko sa loob ng magazine.

"Hindi ko naman kasi alam na si—" she said.

"Hindi mo naman kasi inalam." putol ko sa anumang sasabihin niya.

"Because I—" naputol ang sasabihin niya nang dumating ang anak nito galing sa taas.

"Auntie ganda!" she's shouting in a cute voice while running downstairs.

"Careful little girl." sabi ko kasi baka madapa siya, medyo may kataasan pa naman ang hagdanan sa bahay na 'to.

"Auntie ganda, I miss you, I didn't see you for almost a month." she said, pouting. Umupo ito sa hita ko at yumakap sa'kin.

"Auntie ganda is so busy, baby girl. Don't worry, I'll make it to you." I said while caressing her long, soft hair. I saw her eyes glitter in excitement.

"Really? You'll buy what I want?" she said excitedly.

"I didn't say anything that I'll buy you. But if that's what you want, then Auntie ganda will grant it." nakangiting sabi ko at hinalikan ito sa noo.