Chapter 18
Hindi na matapos-tapos ang pamumula ng aking pisngi. I just couldn't forget something! Natapos na ang buong linggo ngunit malinaw parin sa aking isip ang nangyari nang araw na iyon.
How can I forget it when it keeps on playing in my head like my favorite movie?!
Ngumuso ako at pasimpleng kinurot ang sarili nang maalala ang maling desisyon ginawa.
"Say ah," he said naturally.
I cleared my throat. "I can feed myself, Sahil."
Tumitig siya sa akin ng ilang sandali tapos ay dahan-dahang umiling. He even smirked as if he's enjoying my reaction.
"Kaya ko naman din. Ako na, bab– Ralae."
Pakiramdam ko umuusok na ang aking pisngi sa sobrang init ng aking pakiramdam. I know I am blushing! He can see it!
"Now, open your mouth..."
"Sahil Juanico!" halos lumubog na ako sa kinauupuan sa sobrang pagkahiya.
His lips parted. "Fine. Are you mad again?"
I shook my head to erase the thought. Dapat ba ay hinayaan ko nalang siyang subuan ako? He definitely told me that he's gonna tame me. Dapat siguro'y hinayaan ko siya. But he doesn't look disappointed or something so I think it's fine with him.
"Hoy, Raquelle! Why are you so occupied? We're planning here!" pukaw sa akin ni Nova.
I literally forgotten about our trip. The semester already ended. May dalawang linggo kaming bakasyon kaya naisip nilang pumunta sa Isla Himlayan. To relax and to celebrate my birthday. Matagal na silang nag-uusap sa aming group chat pero wala man lang akong nai-ambag sa pagpaplano. It's because I'm busy!
Yes! Busy thinking about something unforgettable.
Ngayon nga ay tinawagan pa nila ako para pumunta rito sa bahay nina Kaira. I was actually planning to go somewhere but I have to make it up for them.
I pouted. "You guys can plan everything. I don't have any idea. Can you do it for me?"
"Yes, we already planned everything baby girl. You just have to listen but it seems like you're daydreaming..." si Iri, umirap pa sa akin.
"You're always like that when we're all together." Vian snorted.
Ayaw ko namang sabihing okupado ako dahil sa kabaliwan ko kay Sahil. There's no way I would say that. Though, I know Nova already has a clue.
"Fine, I'm sorry. It's just that... my parents are acting weird these days."
Well, it's not a lie though. It's true. My parents are still out of their senses. Ilang beses ko silang tinanong ngunit palagi nilang iniiba ang usapan kaya hindi na ako nagtanong pang muli. It's obvious that they doesn't want to let me know.
They all gasped.
"We're sorry to hear that, baby girl." ani Kaira.
I smiled thriftily.
"You're gonna celebrate your birthday with them, first, right?" Vian asked.
I suspired. "I don't think we'll celebrate it. Wala pang nababanggit si Mom."
Dati naman ay siya ang unang nagpapaalala sa akin tungkol sa selebrasyong magaganap. I just don't know now. She is quite occupied with something. Binisita ko na ang aming plantasyon pero hindi naman mukhang nag-aalala ang mga tauhan. I wonder...
"Nagpaalam ka na ba sa kanila? Tell them you're just gonna celebrate your birthday with us." biglang wika ni Nova.
"I'll tell them later." I sighed.
