"Handa na ba tayo? Kinakabahan ako, Mark."
Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko at pinisil iyon. Kinabahan kasi ako bigla, hindi ako handa para dito. Natatakot ako sa magiging reaksyon nila.
Tatanggapin ba nila kami? Ako?
"Don't worry, love. I'm here, okay? In fact, my sister wants to see you. She's so excited to finally meet you. As for my mom, I know she'll understand."
He smiled at me, but I was waiting for him to mention his dad. When he didn't, I furrowed my brows. "How about your dad?"
He looked away, I guess refusing to answer my question. "I said, how about your dad? Magagalit ba si Tito Jorge?"
Nginitian niya ako. "No, I promise you that they are completely fine." He kissed my forehead. "Let's sleep na? Good night, I love you."
He kissed me, but I couldn't kiss him back. I'm still frozen in shock.
"G-Good night. I love you too." Wala na akong nagawa kun'di ang matulog na lang din, pero napakahirap matulog dahil nakakakaba. Iniisip ko iyon buong magdamag.
Kinabukasan sa kanila kami dumiretso pagkatapos namin kumain sa bahay. Taga-San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan pala siya. Malayo-layo rin 'to sa amin, kaya bigla akong nag-worry sa kaniya, ang layo nang binabiyahe niya para puntahan ako sa bahay.
Pinauna niya akong ibaba sa kotse para i-park sa garahe nila iyon. Tumingin ako sa paligid at sa mismong bahay nila, malaki ang bahay nila at ang relaxing tignan. Puro halaman, ang ganda tignan.
Habang papasok kami sa pinto ng bahay lumalakas lalo ang tibok ng puso ko. Pinagpapawisan na rin ako kahit comfy naman damit ko.
I was wearing a simple white shirt and black shorts with my sneakers. Si Mark naman ay iyong suot niya noong party, maayos pa naman iyon at mabango kaya sinuot pa rin niya. Well, palagi naman siya mabango kahit madalas siya magpawis.
"Oh my god!"
Nagulat ako sa sumalubong sa amin.
She is very beautiful, nakakatulala ang ganda niya. Maikli ang buhok niya, may suot siyang specs, mukha matalino, at ang intimidating niya dahil sa aura. Niyakap niya si Mark at ganoon din ako. Ang bango rin niya.
"Finally, I meet you, Jino."
She knows me? I looked at Mark because of that.
"Love... She's my sister, Jennifer Sophia Marie A. Cross," he introduced.
Oh... Ate.
I see.
I mean, they really have good genes, huh? Tita Khim is beautiful too. Every time I look at her, I feel comfortable. There's something so charming and angelic about Tita's aura.
Tito Jorge, on the other hand, is so handsome, like a matinee idol. He has that strong, intimidating presence, very maangas to look at.
I figured it out now. Si Mark ang boy version ni Tita Khim, ang ate naman niya ang girl version ni Tito Jorge.
"Ahh... Hello po, nice meeting you din po." Nakipagkamay ako sa ate ni Mark.
"You're really good-looking, especially in person. No doubt, my brother has good taste. Oh my God!" She laughed. "By the way, come inside and have a seat." Ate linked her arm with mine. "I wanna talk to you." She looked excited.
I nodded and smiled at her in response.
Their house gives off a contemporary, cheerful vibe. Such an amazing interior—ang ganda! The design is modern, and you can tell they have great taste when it comes to furniture and decor. The color scheme is a mix of white, silver, gray, and black, making the house look fresh and so relaxing to look at.
BINABASA MO ANG
A Diamond Between Us
General FictionHis name is Jino. The kind of guy you can't resist-good-looking, playful, and easy-going as hell. He doesn't care about his perfect life because, to him, the only thing that matters is having fun. Seriously... responsibility? That's not even in his...
