Born to be Yours (SS #1)

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"Why are you doing this Ate?" Nagtataka kong tanong.

"What? Ayaw mo bang ipagluto kita?"

"Gusto, but it's weird. You can even fly here just to be with me." Nakapalumbaba kong sabi.

"Well, it is my vacation--"

"Vacation for years? You can even apply to the bank beside our company."

Natawa si Ate Senna. Yes, Ate Senna is with me. It's been 3 years since she was here with me last month. 

"Mas mataas ang sahod dito--"

"Sahod ba o talagang gusto mong lumayo" Sabi ko. Hindi ko na napigilan ang sarili ko.

I knew something even if she didn't want to share it. 

Natahimik si Ate pero nakangiti parin siya. I really hate her smile. She fakes it all the time just to hide the pain.

"It's fine living here with you, bunso. Just stop nagging and talking strange "

"Duh! It's not a strange, but true statement" Umikot ang mga mata ko. Nagsisimula na naman ako sa pagiging maldita.

Nakita kong umiling si Ate at pinagpatuloy ang pagluluto. Napahinga nalang ako.

It's been three years, but I still remember all those words. Right now, I am fine with my modeling. I gained a lot of investors and also many companies trusted me a lot. 

"I'm cooking you a curry, but can you help me later with shopping?" Ani ni Ate Senna. 

"Deal, but treat me to a coffee at Starbucks." agad kong sagot

"It's fine with me but the people---"

"Maraming guards, Ate. If you want, I can reserve it just for the two of us. One call away para walang istorbo " Sabi ko habang tinitignan ang contact list ko

"That's too much--"

"But it is safe and it is not crowded. People are too stubborn to deal with. Ako lang din kawawa" Saad ko.

It's been three years, but a lot of people have also grown weary of wanting to see me. I have a lot of fans and all I can say is that it is not fine

"Sinabihan kana namin. It's not an ordinary job, but it is a risky one. You're on top now and very famous." Nakatalikod parin si Ate habang nagsasalita.

"Yeah! I know that part. I just need security--"

"You need a husband to protect you."

Natigilan ako. Husband? Wala pa sa isip ko ang mag-asawa ng maaga.

"Sa ating dalawa Ate ikaw ang may need ng asawa. Kayong dalawa ni Ate Taryn. Huwag niyo akong idamay masyado pang maaga"

Natawa si Ate Senna.

"We don't know our faith pero baka malay natin ikaw mauuna sating tatlo"

"I should shield my faith, then, para di siya makapasok agad. My heart's right is on protection mode and I can't let anyone break it again." Napahalukipkip ako.

What happened between Zion and me is a really huge break. 

"Let's have a break from the past. Let's eat and have our list filled."

Lumapit na agad ako. Ate Senna prepared a curry and menudo. She's the only one who has any skill in cooking. Walang aasahan sa amin ni Ate Taryn.

Kumain agad kami ni Ate Senna at ako ang huling natapos kaya ako rin ang maghuhugas.