Building The Unsure (Glow-Up Series #2)

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I took a deep breath, looking at my reflection on the mirror, "You're not going to cry." I told myself, as much as I want to splash water on my face, I won't let my make-up getting ruined. 

I just took some more deep breaths in the bathroom before heading out and going back to our table where they just kept on talking about business. I just keep my head hang low while eating. 

I felt Sam's hand on mine, giving it a slight  squeeze, when I look at him, he gave me a smile and I returned a faint one. 

"Ipapahatid ko nalang kayong dalawa sa bahay, ako na ang maghahatid kay Lory." Dad said when we're outside the restaurant. 

I saw mom squint her eyes, "She can manage." she said but dad shook his head. 

"Sam is going home with his parents, I'll take Lory to their condo." Dad replied, mom glanced at me first and I immediately look down before they entered the van.

The car that dad's assistant brought awhile ago is just beside the van and I immediately went inside as I wait for dad who are still talking to tita Julieta. 

"You can cry now." Dad said when he entered the car, I shook my head, "I'm not gonna cry." I said and dad hum while starting the engine. 

"Alam ko na ang magpapasaya sa 'yo." he said before driving away. My brows furrowed and confusedly looked at him. 

What does he mean? 

My brows furrowed when we arrived at a familiar street. I fixed my seat and looked outside the window. 

"Dad, why are we here?" I confusedly asked when we stopped in front of Inin's apartment complex. 

Dad chuckled before pulling out his phone and calling someone, "Bumaba kana, andito na kami." Dad said and it made me even more confused. 

Susunduin namin si Inin? 

When dad put down his phone, he looked at me and smiled, "Itong kulot na 'to ang magpapasaya sa 'yo." he said and my brows furrowed. Soon after, Inin, Mauro and Josiah are rushing down the stairs of the apartment building, Inin is carrying an eco bag, Mauro is carrying a bag that Inin owns and Josiah is hugging a pillow, their hairs are going into every direction.

Dad chuckled and opened the door, "Boys!" he shouted once he got out, my lips parted and I immediately went out the car and rushing on dad's side which is facing the three who seems are still half asleep. 

"Dito mo na 'yan ilagay hijo." Dad said to Mauro when he opened the door at the back. 

"Salamat po sir." Mauro said in his sleepy voice before throwing the bag inside. 

"Inin pasok na," Dad said still holding the door for him, I chuckled in disbelief, they look like a mess.