Why Do You Think We Met?

Kabanata 3

Kabanata 3

Dahil nakabalik na ang wallet ko sa akin hindi na ako tumuloy umuwi pa. Weekend na lang ako uuwi sa bahay since gano'n naman ang palagi kong uwi.

When I got home, the house was quiet. I called for mom but no one's answering.

I went straight to my room after and took a shower. I took a nap after as well. When I woke up, I heard my mom and dad fighting again. Ito ang palaging eksena tuwing uuwi ako, palagi silang nagsasagutan, naghihiyawan. Kaya mas gusto ko doon sa condo eh, tahimik lang at walang inaalala.

"Really, Maxwell? You've seen with a young woman again! Hinahayaan na nga kita sa mga bisyo mo eh!"

Dumaan ako sa gitna nila para ipaalam na nandito na ako sa bahay.

"Ariyah, you're here na pala..."

"Yeah," tamad kong sabi at binalingan siya para bigyan ng isang halik. I only glanced at my father and shrugged. After that I immediately went straight to the kitchen to find some food.

Their endless arguments continue.

"Bakit? Nakita mo na ba akong nambabae? Nahuli mo na ba ako?! May nakita ka na?!"

"Kailangan ko pa bang makita?"

Personally, I never see my father with another woman, but I know... he's only hiding. Sino ba naman tanga ang magpapahuli? But I swear, if I saw him with another woman... I would probably go berserk. Pasalamat lang siya dahil hindi ko pa siya nahuhuli pero once na nahuli ko siya... hindi ko na alam.

"Where are you now Ariyah?" Xena called me over the phone. I am watching the traffic light until its go's the signal.

"Malapit na."

"Okay, nandito na kami sa Royal."

"Yup. See you."

When I got there, I saw some of my circle of friends, but I went immediately to Xena's beside. She's wearing a white tube and a high waisted-black jeans while I am wearing a black satin dress. I rolled my eyes realizing she's already blushing.

"Kanina pa ba kayo rito?" I asked one of my friends.

"Yup." that explains why Xena's already tipsy.

I am not a heavy drinker, Xena is. After a while, Xena dragged me at the center, urging me to dance.

"I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter! Dancing through the fire 'cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar! Louder, louder than a lion 'cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar..."

I raised my left hand in the air while singing and dancing to the music. I am holding my drink on my right hand. Xena is in front of me, dancing as well.