Every click Keith makes, it makes my heart go wilder. His finger staying at the first channel and clicking it makes me lose my focus. His elbow rested on his knee. His lips are close to the walkie talkie. Him calling my Kuya Kaito's name repeatedly with his deep and tired voice.
Keith, baby, your alpha vibe reeks.
Nabalik ako sa kasalukuyan nang makarinig ng ingay mula sa walkie talkie.
"Kaito speaking,"
Nagkatinginan kaming lahat. Gulat na mukha habang nanlalaki ang mga mata. Raised eyebrows. Some were smiling from ear to ear.
"This is Keith speaking,"
"K-Kaito speaking," kuya repeated. "Is Aiby safe? W-Where are you guys? Are you all okay? You c-called me so there's an emergency? What i-is it?"
Natulala kaming lahat sa sobrang daming tanong ni Kuya. I massaged my forehead dahil hindi namin siya maintindihan. Idagdag mo pa ang putol putol na tunog.
"Hindi naman siya natuwa masyado 'no?" Blanca sarcastically asked.
"Marinig ka niyan baka hindi pa tayo tulungan." Nginuso ni Rave ang walkie talke.
Iris shook her head. "He'll come here to save Aiby then leave us."
Natawa ako sa sinabi nilang tatlo. They really know how Kuya Kaito spoil me. "Hindi naman, hindi kayo iiwan non. Iiyak ako eh."
"Yes please," Rave thumbs up. "Crying is easy. Iiyak kami with you hanggang sa makonsensya siya."
Tumawa muna kami at binalik ang tingin sa walkie talkie. Keith told him everything happened from our school vacation. How we ended up here. The reason why we stay. Why do we want their help.
"Putanginang skewelahan talaga 'yan." malutong na mura ni Kuya Heroux mula sa kabilang linya.
"Let's burn that fucking school," Dagdag pa ni Kuya Ross.
"Watch your words...they're all kids." It's Kuya Stephen's voice.
"Hoy Stephen!" Nagulat ako sa pag sigaw ni Aldo. "We're only two years apart."
"2 years is long,"
"Mas mahaba ilong mo," sabat pa ni Earl.
"Can you all stop it?" Seryosong patigil ni Kuya King sa kanila.
"Umalis nga kayo dito. Ako lang naman kausap nila." Rinig ko na rin si Kuya Kaito.
"'Yan lagot mga sulsol kasi," nagsalita pa si Ayer. "Blehh" he stuck his tongue out kahit hindi naman kita.
Binatukan siya agad ni Blanca.
"Oy may bumoboses oh!" Lumalaban pa si Kuya Ross.
"Let's all calm down," malalim na tinignan ni Brice sila Ayer kaya tumahimik. Umopo na lang sila ng maayos at hindi na muling binuksan ang bibig.
"Buti pa sila tumahimik, kayo, para pa kayong mas bata sa kanila." Naririnig kong sinesermonan ni Kuya Kaito ang mga kaibigan niya.
"Turn off the walkie talkie first before you lecture us...fuck." Mahina ang pagkakasabi ni Kuya Heroux at namatay ang linya.
Nagkatitigan kaming mga alaga ni Brice bago tumawa. Napailing na lamang ako sa unang naging pag uusap namin. But it's good though, we assured them that we're fine.
The line got connected again. Their conversation this time was more deep and serious. Sinabi na ni Keith kila kuya ang mga kailangan nilang gawin. It's nice that they all agreed to help and are willing to visit our company at this hour for our supplies.
BINABASA MO ANG
Triumphs (Book 2 of Trials End)
Storie d'amoreOne year with them is not enough. We're still lacking, left behind, and doubted by the adults. However, we're not going to just sit still and cry over it. We will fight, learn and pave our own way. But after the trials end, what will happen? Will we...
