Back to Summer (High School Series #4)

Chapter 5

Her POV

"Honey?"

Sabay kaming napabaling ni Yvan kay Mommy na kalalabas lang mula sa loob ng bahay. My eyes slowly widened in shock when I saw Tita Diana behind her.

I can see that Tita was shocked and confused too when she glanced at Yvan who was beside me, maybe wondering who is this guy I was with.

"Oh, Yvan?" bati ni Mommy, bakas din sa mukha ang pagkagulat.

Naramdaman ko ang pagbaling sa akin ni Yvan. Hindi ko siya nalingon nang marinig ang tanong ni Tita Diana kay Mommy.

"Who's that, Sav?"

Bago pa makasagot si Mommy ay inunahan ko na siya.

"My boyfriend, Tita."

Gulat silang dalawang napatingin sa akin, ganoon din si Yvan. I don't know why I said that. Siguro ay dahil wala na akong ibang naiisip na paraan para matigil ang pinaplano nila. Desperate, right?

"Boyfriend?" Tita Diana slowly and shockingly said.

Of course, it will shock her for sure, kung wala siyang alam tungkol sa naging history ko sa mga lalaki. But if Mom already told her bestfriend about me with guys, I'm sure normal lang na makita niya akong may kasamang lalaki sa bahay namin.

"Yes... Tita. This is Yvan." I tried to say that in a normal yet respectful way.

Nakataas ang dalawang kilay na nilingon ni Tita Diana ang lalaki habang nanatili namang nakatingin si Mommy sa amin.

I felt Yvan lean in my direction to whisper something. "Pinagsasabi mo?"

Saglit ko siyang nilingon. He's slightly creasing his forehead.

"Akala ko ba..."

Hindi niya na naipagpatuloy ang sasabihin dahil ibinalik ko ang tingin sa dalawa nang maramdaman ang paglapit ni Mommy sa amin.

"What is this, honey?" mahinang tanong niya sa akin.

"What?" I tried to act clueless like this scenario was just normal as usual.

"Boyfriend?" she calmly asked yet she was still confused.

"Opo." I smiled sweetly.

Kumunot sandali ang noo nito, parang hindi naniniwala sa sinabi ko, bago nilingon ang katabi ko.

"Totoo ba, Yvan?" She even confirmed it with this guy like she doesn't trust her own daughter.

I secretly glanced at Yvan and gave him a secret sign. He gave me a look like he didn't get it or he wouldn't want to do it. Nilakihan ko ang mga mata ko bago iyon naiikot.

"U-uh... Opo," he awkwardly smiled at my Mom.

Umayos ka, Lander. Kailangan ko ng participation mo rito.

"Sarinah."

Napaayos ako ng tayo nang harapin ako ni Mommy. I suddenly felt nervous after she called me by my first name.

"It is true. Boyfriend ko nga siya, My." I tried again one last time. 

This may not be the best way but I think it will work this time. For sure, matu-turn off sa akin si Tita Diana dahil sa nakita. She will think I'm not good for Calihson and they will cancel the engagement party so will the wedding. The end. 

"Let's talk inside."

I don't know if I will feel happy because I think my plan is working or doomed. After all, Mom seems angry.

Naunang maglakad si Mommy palapit kay Tita Diana. I saw her gently grabbed her bestfriend's arm.

"I'll just talk to her. I'm so sorry."