The Truth Is Not True

Chapter 2 - First Day

Colet's POV:

Jasmine: "Ma! Ma! Gising na! It's your first day at work!" The child sitting on my back kept fidgeting and moving around a lot. Bakit ang aga naman nitong batang toh magising?!

"Hmm. Ang aga pa, Jas." I said as if I'm half asleep.

Jasmine: "Gising ka na raw sabi ni ate Shee!" It made me yawn, so I quickly got up and checked my watch. It was already 5:30 am.

I immediately got up and Jasmine was already downstairs. I began my morning routine, putting in extra effort this time. I applied some light makeup, sprayed on perfume, brushed my teeth, washed my face, and also took a quick shower.

Aba! Sa ganitong kapresentadong itsura, sana naman ma-good mood si Ms. Sungit sa itsura ko. Mahiya naman siya kasi nag-effort akong maging presentable, tapos yung mukha niya laging nakagusot.

I quickly went downstairs and headed straight to the dining table to eat together with my family.

It looks like Papa already left for work because he's not in the living room. Jasmine and Mom, on the other hand, are happily eating, while my sibling hurriedly leaves the apartment while munching on a piece of pandesal.

"Hep! Hep! Hep!" I stopped her that made her frozen still in front of the door.

Sheena: "Ahhh, hehe. Hooray?" She responded with an uneasy look.

"Napapansin kong madalas kang umalis ng maaga dito sa bahay. Tapos may sumusundo pa sa'yo." I suspiciously looked at her.

Sheena: "A-ahhh, ate hehe. Actually aalis na kami. I need to go na tala-" Buti nalang, at least makikita ko kung sino laging nagsusundo sa kapatid ko.

I quickly opened the door of our apartment to see if there's a reason why she's in a hurry, and a very expensive car welcomed me, causing me to immediately closed the door

"What the heck Sheena Mae Catacutan Vergara?! Kaninong kotse 'yon?! Don't tell me na nagjowa ka ng Afam! Hindi kita tinuruan ng gany-"

Sheena: "Ate! Hinaan mo nga boses mo! Saka ano bang problema kung may jowa akong Afam?!" Aba talaga! "And para sa ikakakalma mo! Pilipino 'yang nagsusundo sa akin! Pilipino teh, nagtatagalog! Kayumanggi ang balat, born amd made in the Philippines!" This is how we usually talk. It's like we're always arguing. Our love language indeed.

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Someone: "Bebe ikaw ba 'yan? Let's go na, bebe. I'm hungry na." A grumpy voice murmured behind the door. Wait. Babae?! Siya yung araw-araw nagsusundo sa kapatid ko?!

Out of annoyance from what I heard, I quickly opened the door and was greeted by a woman taller than me, who I think stands at around 5'6 ft tall. She's beautiful, slim, and short-haired, which suits her well. She really looks like a dancer, especially with her outfit.

"Uh-oh! I think I got the wrong apartment." She stuttered. They quickly checked our door's unit number, furrowing her brows. "But it's correct naman ah." She muttered quietly, scratching her head in confusion. Mukha namang mabait at inosente. Pero wala akong pake, bakit niya sinusundo kapatid ko.

Sheena: "Tabi nga ate Colet!" My sister hastily pushed me on the side, not minding if she hurts me.

Gwen: "There you are! Hi, bebe! Good morning!" She happily greeted. Legit na masayang bati dahil ang tinis ng boses niya. Mukha bang stuffed toy kapatid ko para panggigilan? She, then, pinched my sister's cheek while murmuring cute words in a tiny voice.