Affairs and Affection

-1st, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.

Haliya

Hello, I'm Maria Haliya Louisa Mendez. I'm 25 years old, and currently studying law.
            My parents are Louise and Warren Iñigo Mendez. Because I'm their only Unica Hija, they named me very unique, but my name's still beautiful.

I'm very lucky to have my family. Starting from my precious Grandma who always spoils me with chocolates, To my loving parents who always made me feel loved, to my lovely and supportive aunts, and lastly, to my overprotective Kuyas and Kasinsins.

I am a closeted lesbian. I found out when I was 15, when I was justifying my fondness for middle-aged actresses as a "harmless girl crush". As embarrassing as it is to admit, I kinda have a thing with older women...

"Ma'am Haliya, kakain na daw po." one of our maids knocked.

"Just a minute!" I shouted.

I wore an oversized polo that stops mid thigh and some short maong shorts, I didn't bother wearing a bra. After that, I went downstairs, they were waiting for me in the dining area.

"You took decades." Simon complained. I just gave him a 'tch' and sat down on my chair.

Simon is my twin brother. Among the 4 of us siblings, he's the quietest and shy one.

I sat next to him and started eating my food. The table was dead silent until Dad decided to break the ice.

"Your aunties will visit us after lunch, they'll be staying with us for a week, they needed a break from the metro." Daddy started. I just nodded and finished the food in my mouth.

"But there's only one guestroom available, right, Pops?" Kuya Sandy raised a question.

Oh yeah, the other guest rooms were under renovations, yesterday lang natapos kaya't hindi pa nalilinis at wala pa ang ibang kailangan na gamit.

"That's the thing. We're just wondering if Haliya and your auntie can stay in one room?" Daddy turned to me.

"What?! I mean- it's not that I don't want to, ha? It's just- Aunt may be uncomfortable sleeping with me... I can just sleep with Vinny Bunny if you want? Right, Bun-bun?" I faced Vincent who was busy eating.

"Yeah, sure." Vinny agreed.

"I guess we're all settled then. Don't worry, I'll tell the maids to prepare the guest room tomorrow so you won't have to share another night with Vincent, alright?" Pops. I nodded.

"Oh, guys! Behave with your Aunties, understood?" Mommy Liza.

"Yes, mom." We all replied in unison.

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"Warren!" Aunt Irene greeted and invited Dad for a hug.

They all greeted each another.

"Oh, sweetheart Haliya! I missed you!"  Aunt Irene exclaimed. We hugged each other.

"Tita Imee!" We hugged.

"Let me help you with your things."  I offered and grabbed their bags.

I placed Tita Imee's bags in the guest room. And went outside the room to get Tita Irene's and place it in my room.

"Oh, where are you gonna place my bags?" Tita Irene asked smiling.

"You'll be staying in my room, Tita. Since the guestroom is still uncleaned, I'll be staying with Vincent." I said. 

"We can share your room naman, it's alright." Aunt Irene smiled.

"Ito kasi si Warren, ang laki ng bahay yet there's still no available guestroom." Aunt Irene joked. We chuckled.

I took the bags and led her to my room.

I was about to leave when she suddenly tapped the bed beside her, meaning for me to sit there.

I sat beside her and wait for her to utter a word.

"Thank you." she said.

"It's nothing, Tita. Anything for my favourite Tita Irene." I smiled at her.

I was shocked when she hugged me. But I still hugged back.

"How old are you na pala, sweetheart?" She asked. She always calls me sweetheart because I'm sweet daw and close sakanya.

"I'm already 25 na, Tita" I answered.

"Oh... You're a lady na..." she said

"Ah-huh, so you don't need to baby na hahaha" I chuckled. She squinted her eyes at me and flashed me a naughty grin.

She jumped on me and began tickling me. I kept laughing while trying to catch her hands but she just wouldn't stop.

"H-Ha! Ahh, oh gosh, please! S-stop na po, Ahh! HAHAHAHA! Ayo-ko na po." I laughed.

"Big girl na pero ang lakas pa rin ng kiliti, ano 'yon?" She laughed at me and continued tickling me on top of my bed.

I was running out of breath so I did everything I could to push her. But she won't let go, so when I pushed her on the bed, napasama ako on top of her habang nakahawak siya sa collar ko.

We were panting while staring into each other's eyes. I checked her smooth skin, her eyes that are so captivating and calming, her smooth rosy cheeks, those smile lines that I find sexy whenever she's wearing her poker face, and those thin lips who looks so delicate that it makes me want to kiss— wait, what?! Why would I want to kiss my tita?

I shook my thoughts away as I drifted back to reality. I looked at my tita  under my arms and realized that she's been staring at me too.

I smiled at her which she gladly returned.

She tucked my hair to my ears as she caress my face.

"Look how much of a lady you've become. You're so beautiful, Haliya." she said softly. I could feel my face heating up that's why I looked away.

I just decided to lie beside her and stare at the ceiling. My heart is beating too fast.

"Tita?" I asked, hoping she was still awake.

"Hmm?" she humm

"I- I wanna ask f-for advice kasi... but please, don't tell this to anyone and don't get mad?" I started. She turned her head to look at me and gave me an assuring smile.

"W-what If you like someone.. but the same gender as you.. what are you gonna do?" I asked, swallowing a huge lump in my throat.

"Hmm... I'm gonna confess to them hanggang there's still a chance." She said.

"Wait? You have a crush on someone?!" she exclaimed excitingly. Supportive.

"No, Tita... It's just a what if hehe..." I faked laugh. Hindi ko pa kaya mag-out ngayon.

"Ikaw talaga! Loka loka! Matulog na nga tayo!" she joked.

"Tita Imee, is that you?" I said. She raised me a brow.

"Hmpp! Ang kulit mo din, ano?" she said and pinched my cheeks. Aray, it hurts kaya.

"Ouch, hindi mo na ko mahal, Tita" I faked cry

"You're overreacting! Gusto mo ba ipasok na kita sa Tv? HAHAHA" Tita Irene.

"Aray naman ho Tita. Ouch, tinakwil na ko. Sakit ho nun oh" Haliya

"Loka" she said and rolled her eyes. Aba, itong si Tita oh! 38 na, pang youngster parin umasta.

"At least po diba, I'm your most gorgeous niece!" Pagmamayabang ko.

"I don't have any choice noh! You're our only baby girl" She rolled her eyes. We just laughed it off and decided to take a nap.

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End of Chapter 1.