The Heartthrob That Can't Walk

Chapter 9

Everyday felt like a nightmare. I mean Shane was so fucking happy everytime I ignore Fina. Yes, I understand that she doesn’t want her around. But to celebrate it? Seriously?

“Para sa pag ka wala ng asungot sa buhay ko! Cheers!” inuntog niya ng kaniyang baso ang mga baso namin. My mom and Mr. Tori are just laughing at her.

“Para kang tanga. Bakit kailangan pa may ganito?” inis na tanong ko.

“Psh, pake mo ba. Makisama ka nalang. Tsaka…hindi pa’ko nakakatikim ng wine!” uminom siya sa hawak na baso.

“Hija, dahan dahan lang. Wine lang ‘yan pero baka hindi mo pa kaya at first time mo palang.” My mother warn her.

“E parang juice lang naman po ‘to. Hindi nga po mukhang nakaklasing e.” tumawa siya at inubos ang laman ng baso.

Mr. Tori lean closer to me, “mag handa ka mamaya. Mukhang may bubulabog nanaman sa’yo.” He whispered ang laugh.

I curse when I knew he’s right.

“Shane, stop drinking.” I said.

“E…inom ka rin!” inabutan niya ako. Iniwas ko ang mukha ko pero hinawakan niya ang baba ko.  She force me to drink. Shit.

“My…you’re so brave to act like that on my son. Gosh, hindi ko alam kung bakit hanggang ngayon buhay ka pa.” mom laugh loud.

“Y-you! Ayokong uminom!” tinulak ko ang kamay niya.

“Hala, madali kang malasing?!” gulat na tanong niya.

I’m in a real shit.

“N-no! I jus—”

“Tara inom tayo! Tsaka wala namang pasok bukas e.” inabutan niya ako ng iaa pang baso. I sighed and take it. Siguro naman…mas mabilis siyang malalasing since first time niya. I gulped before drinking it.

I had…wait, 4 glasses? And she’s not yet drunk! Hinahaluan niya pa minsan ng hard drink! Is she a drinker before? Bakit hindi pa siya lasing?!

The others already went to their room and sleep. While me…I’m here fighting for my pride! I’m dizzy…it’s just four glasses Stanlly! Tapos lasing kana?

“I can’t take it anymore…you won.” I said in a drunk tone.

“Ay hala, may labanan pala tayo? Hindi mo sinabi!”

My pride is ruined.

“I’ll go to my room…” I push the button…wait where’s the damN button?

“Samahan na kita!” hindi na ako nag reklamo ng itulak niya ako sa kwarto. She also help me go to bed.

I woke up with a headache. Urghh I can’t, I won’t drink anymore! I hate hangover. I called Mr. Tori to help me in my bath because I can’t really take it. I request for a soup. Nang makababa nako ay sisigawan ko sana ang babaeng ‘yon. Ang kaso…masama ang tingin sakin.

“W-what?” I asked.

Tinitigan niya pa ako ng masama bago umirap, “wag mong sabihing wala kang maalala?!” she’s mad.

“Huh? Maalala? Ang alin? Hoy! Hinatid mo lang ako sa kwarto!”

“Psh, hatid lang? Ediwow.” Umirap siya at kumagat sa toasted bread.

Tiningala ko si Mr. Tori, “did I do something wrong?” pero imbis na sagutin ako ng gurang na ‘to tinawanan lang ako bago umupo.

I confusedly ate some bread. Hinatid niya lang ako sa kwarto tapos natulog na’ko diba? Wala namang ibang nagyari. Humigop ako ng mushroom soup. Tumuhog rin ako ng hotdog. I was about to bite it when…