The Twin Bosses and I

TTBAI 6

-Crizel-

"No Freaking way Ma! I swear I'll work but not in that company and not with that twin brothers!"

I can't believe it! I just can't! Did she just made a decision without my permission?!

How will I move on from Tristan if the whole summer will keep me from it? Like hello!

Me with the two faces I don't want to see.

Jonas-The jerk whom obviously I hated to the bones. Hindi ako matatahimik sa walang hanggang pang-aasar niya.

Tristan- Given that I like him. But I'm trying to move on here. Paano naman ako makaka-move on kung palagi ko namang makikita ang ubod ng gwapo niyang pagmumukha?

Waaaah. Good luck talaga sakin.

"Why are you making such decisions, mama? Nakakaasar ka naman eh!"

"Look anak, susuportahan ni Victoria at ng organisasyon nila ang pag-aaral mo sa dream school mo. Libre lahat. Malaking tulong na yun sa atin kasi alam mo namang ang mahal ng tuition fee dun. Ayaw mo ba nun, di na kami mahihirapan ng papa mo?"

Ugh! Not with the lines Ma! Gustong-gusto niya talagang kinokonsensiya ako.

"Pero Ma, hindi ba parang grabe naman. Bakit ako pa yung napiling tulungan eh di nga matataas grades ko. Tapos mamahalin pa yung skwelahang gusto ko. Parang.. Ewan.."

"Kasi pakakasalan mo ang isa sa kambal nila."

Asdfghjkl!

"Ano?! Anong kasal?!"

"Joke lang. Basta ha. Magtatrabaho kana sa isang linggo."

I sighed in defeat.

"Okay, fine. Whatever."

Then I left the kitchen.

Bakit kaya yung pagkakasabi ni Mama na pakakasalan ko ang isa sa kanila eh parang totoo. Ewan. Iba kasi eh... Kung sakali man..

Si Tristan kaya?

Ugh. Erase. Erase.

-Tristan-

Why her? I mean there are lots of people who need work but why her? Answer me, Lord! Tch.

Kainis. Ang hirap kayang magtrabaho kasama ang babaeng gusto mo at ang kapatid mong alam mong may gusto rin sa kaniya. Yung magkukunwari kang wala kang pakialam at di ka nasasaktan pag magkasama sila. Kahit na nag-aaway palagi ang dalawang yun, naiinggit parin ako. Di ko maiwasan e. Kasi kahit papaano, si Jonas, nakukuha niya ang atensyon niya samantalang ako, walang magawa kundi ang tumingin. Hay.

Yes. I love Crizel too. Ever since that scenario in the cafeteria way back eight grade. I don't know, I just felt like I needed to protect the girl. But then, I care for my brother more. If it wasn't to him, I might be dead now. Selfless? Not really.

"Hey Tristan, are you alright?" I was taken back to reality when Jonas tapped me on my back.

"Yeah I do. I was just overthinking things." between the three of us, actually.

"Hey Tristan. Can you imagine this? I'll spend my summer with Crizelly and I'll be inspired to work because you know, being with her." Excitement can be seen in his eyes. He must really like her. Katulad ko.

I forced a laugh atsaka ako tumayo,
"That's good to hear then."

I was about to leave when he started talking again. Please, wag mo na akong iprovoke,

"You know what Tristan, why don't you try dating girls? Don't you like any girl? I've never heard you going out or something. Don't tell me you're planning to screw your lovelife for the company? That's totally insane."

Of course I like someone little bro, but it happened to be the one you like, too.

I wanted to say that. Gusto kong sabihin sa kaniya iyon. Gusto kong aminin na iisa lang ang babaeng gusto namin. Na gustong-gusto ko rin si Crizel katulad niya. Pero hindi ko magawa. Instead, I just smiled at him and left.

It's better this way. Hopefully.

-Crizel-

"Ghad Crizel. That's two gallon for you." Mae said looking at me like I'm an alien like Matteo Do. 'kay Corny.

Kumakain kami ng ice cream ngayon sa Dairy Queen. Favorite spot ko to. Lalo na pag depressed. Tas siyempre wala namang magagawa to si Mae kundi samahan ako.

"Waaaa. I can't do it Mae. I think I'll be suffocated there. Too much carbon dioxide with Jonas and less oxygen with Tristan. Waaaaaa. Paano ako makakasurvive!!" sinubo ko ang isang kutsarang punong-puno ng brownie temptation ice cream habang pinapanuod niya lang ako habang tahimik na kinakain ang Choco chips ice cream niya.

"I think you're overreacting girl. And I'll be so so sorry to say that my mom called and I so need to follow her at the supermarket. So, I gotta go. Bye!" tumayo diya pero tumigil sa may gitna, she whispered.

"And by the way, the audiences wanted to thank you for the show." she winked at me with a huge grin plastered on her angelic face. Ugh!

*peep at the surrounding

Gaaaash! They're looking at me with judging eyes! I hate them!! I am soooo outta here.

I walked with eyes facing down. I need a remedy! Gosh.

Nakabunggo na ata ako sa katangahan ko.

"Look who's here."

I motioned my face up and regretted everything.

O baka naman sinadya talaga akong bungguin nito.

"You miss me babe?" I guess you already know WHAT's in front of me. Devil? Absolutely right! ClapClap for that. -,-

"I'm not in the fvcking mood to play with you, dear."

"Oh, I'm a dear now huh?" Aaaaaarrrrgh! I just rolled my eyes heavenwards.

"You know what, if you're not in the mood then I bet gusto mong maglibang sa amusement center. Papunta ako e. Wanna come?"

"With you? No way!" Why all of a sudden right? What if he pulled a prank on me? I wouldn't know.

"Oh come on! Let's enjoy! My treat anyway."

Will I be dead if I accepted the request? Hmmm.

"kay. Pero wala kong gagastusin ha. Ikaw nag-aya e. Di ikaw gumastos."

"Deal. So it's a date then?"

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"No way! Edi uuwi nalang ako!"

He chuckled.

"Fine. Just kidding y'know."

Lord, please guide with this one.
Sana po buo-buo pa ang damit at katawan ko pag-uwi.

Pinitik niya ako sa noo.

"Hey! Ano ba!"

"Alam ko yang iniisip mo. Di ako rapist ano. At lalong wala akong pagnanasa sa FC na katulad mo."

Asdfghjkl!

"Anong FC?! Feeling close?!"

Pero tinawanan niya lang ako.

"Hindi no. Basta. Tara na nga lang."

At hinigit na niya ang kamay ko papunta sa kung saan.