He's a Monster (PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM)

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

"What is this about?" bulong ni Saturn. Inilapag niya ang hawak niyang kubyertos at iniharap ang kanyang upuan sa stage.

Natigil din ako sa pagkain nang magsalita si Tito Seraphino sa stage. Although he said it's good news, his face still hold the same cold demeanor. There's no hint of happiness in his expression that I doubt it really is good news.

"I've been to New York last week. I spent my time in NYU, attending seminars that my friends organized. They offered a scholarship to youths who wanted to be a business entrepreneur someday." Sumulyap siya sa'min ni Saturn. "I immediately applied my son, Saturn, for a scholarship in NYU and they approved it right away. It was a huge leap in our family's goal. I want to share this good news with you so you can apply your heir and heiress. Good luck and have a good evening."

Nagpalakpakan ang mga tao. Bumaba si Tito Seraphino at pinagkumpulan ng mga tao para magtanong sa mga dapat gawin para mai-apply ang mga anak nila.

Napatunganga na lang kami ni Saturn sa kawalan nang madinig ang sinabi ng kanyang ama.

Saturn slams his fist on the table that it almost brake.

Napatayo ako sa kanyang ginawa. Hinawakan ko ang kanyang kamay. Tumingin siya sa'king mga mata. I can see an indescribable anger in his eyes.

Muli akong umupo sa kanyang tabi. "Calm down. We'll figure out what to do." Ngumiti ako sa kanya.

Surprisingly, that calms him down.

Dumating sina Mommy at Daddy sa'ming table kasabay nina Tita Sheena at Tito Seraphino.

"Rian!" Tita Sheena hugs Mom.

Mom smiles at her and hugs her back. "Kumusta?"

Sumulyap si Tita Sheena kay Tito Seraphino na ngayon ay nakatingin lang kay Mommy.

"I'm fine. Mabuti ay nakadalo kayo." Tita Sheena smile. "It's too loud in here. Tara sa loob?"

Sumunod kami ni Saturn sa kanila. Sa living room kami dinala ni Tita Sheena.

"Ah, this brings back memories." Tita Sheena sigh. "Remember when Seph went to my house dahil nag-away kayo? Turned out, nandito ka rin pala."

Mommy look uncomfortable but still give Tita Sheena a polite smile. Si Daddy naman ay tahimik lang. Si Tito Seraphino ay nakatingin lang kay Mommy.

"Y-yeah, I remembered that." Hinawakan ni Mommy ang kamay ni Daddy. They smile at each other. "By the way, hindi ko alam kung nabanggit na sa inyo ni Saturn pero gusto kong sabihin na hindi kayo madidisappoint sa anak kong si Chloe. She's a sweet girl. She will take care of Saturn well."

Nag-init ang aking pisngi. "Mom!"

Mommy smile. "Why, anak? They have to know."

Tita Sheena gasps. There's a glint in her beautiful eyes. She looks happy. "Saturn, bakit hindi mo sinabi sa'kin?!"

Saturn rolls his eyes. "Because you'll overreact."

Ngumuso si Tita. Cute!

Bumaling siyang muli kay Mommy. "Isn't it great? Hindi man kayo nagkatuluyan ni—"

"Do you ever shut up?" Tito Seraphino snaps.

Lahat kami ay nagulat sa pagtaas ng kanyang boses.

"I'm just—"

Hindi na natapos ni Tita Sheena ang kanyang sasabihin. "Just shut up."

Saturn keeps silent but I can see his hands shaking. Tumingin ako kay Tito Seraphino na nakatingin kay Tita Sheena. His eyes hold the same cold look.