Surpass You

SY62

I looked at the mirror as I tried my third fit. A black and pink jacket partnered with white skirt. This should be okay.

It's just Potchi's birthday. I mean birthday with uh.. reconciliation purposes?

I sat on my bed and closed my eyes tightly. I am really participating in Giana's plan huh. Do I really want us to be okay that much? So what if we're not going to talk forever?

Shit. The thought of it clenches my heart.

Alright. I admit it. I really want us to be okay. And I don't why.. why it is important to me. No, I know why. I guess I'm just not ready to accept it.

My cellphone rang. I know it's Giana. Parang marami na nga siyang sinasabi kahit hindi ko pa nasasagot yung tawag. Inabot ko iyon sa bed side table.

"Magbi-"

"Nandito na si Yuvan!" she said excitedly.

"Lower your voice, Giana. He might hear it and think that Potchi's birthday was just all planned!"

She snorted. "Planado naman talaga."

"Giana." Mariin kong tawag.

"Fine fine! Just please hurry up! Gumagawa siya ng assignment natin basic cal," she laughed.

"Really?"

"Oo, pero pumunta pa rin dito. That means.. gusto niya rin na magkaayos kayo!!" she's hyping up again kaya nagpaalam na ako at pinatay ang tawag.

Sa lakas ng boses ni Giana baka marinig pa ni Yuvan ang usapan namin. I can't imagine the embarrassment when he finds out that it's not really a dog's birthday but a chance for me to reach out to him!

I faced the mirror again. Should I put some make up? My eyes darted at the make up set ate Apple gave me. Binuksan ko 'yon at sinuri ang iba't ibang pang-ayos na hindi ko pa kailanman nagagamit. I don't know how anyway. I only know lipstick. So I opened the coral one and gently tapped it repeatedly on my lips. Nang makuntento ay nagsuot na ako ng doll shoes at lumabas ng kwarto.

Sinalubong ako ni ate pagbaba ko. Wala siyang sinasabi pero ang mata ay puno ng panghuhusga at akusasyon. I rolled my eyes and tried to look for my nephew. Bago ko pa man tawagin si Chico, hinawakan na ni ate ang braso ko.

"Sa'n punta mo?"

"Giana."

"May group activity?"

I wasn't able to answer right away. Tumaas agad ang kilay ni ate. I feel hesitant to say that I'm going to a dog's birthday party.

"Oh?" Ate mocked like she's winning.

I have no choice. "Birthday ng puppy ni Giana." Damn..

As expected, my great sister laughed like a witch.

"Really? It's just a puppy's birthday? No any ulterior motive?"

Kapag talaga nagseven na si Chico ilalayo ko siya sa kanya!

"Like what?" I asked lazily.

"I don't know.. a meet up with your suitor?"

I swallowed silently. Lalong lumaki ang ngisi ni ate. Suitor?! Saan niya naman nakuha 'yan? I wanted to react violently but she'd just label me as overacting or defensive. Nanatili akong tahimik kahit na gustong gusto ko nang ipaglaban ang sarili.

"I don't have one." I said calmly.

"Sure.." she smirked.

"Kanina ka pa inaantay ni kuya Jason. Ang aga mong pinahanda 'yung kotse ang tagal tagal mo namang naligo." Umirap siya.