Adore You

01

A/N: Hello, this chapter and the next chapter would be 5 years before the current timeline.

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Amelia

Amidst the buzzing sound coming from people, there I was sat at a dining table, silently praying that this party would end immediately.

"Why did I even agree to come here?" I said with full of regret and sighed when I remembered my mother and brother's annoying threats.

If only I didn't buy those Dior bags without asking Dad, I wouldn't be here sana! Ang stupid ko talaga.

"Be formal, Syl. You're meeting your Dad's family. Alam mo namang pangit ang background mo sa kanila." My mom said. I rolled my eyes.

This is why I hate it when I'm with them. Harap-harapan nila akong nilalait kahit hindi naman totoo yun at mas malala pa sila.

"I already told you, Ma. I don't want to go here po." I whined. She rolled her eyes as she listens to my rants.

"Alam niyo naman diba na sinabihan ako ni Emelia na yan na spoiled brat ak-"

"Inah's family is coming too. Would that make you feel better?" Kuya interrupted me. My frowning face turned to a serious face.

"Why would they be here? Are they really gonna continue their life-" Kuya interrupted me again.

"Ashley's family is gonna attend this event too." He said and drank the water he asked from the waiter kanina.

"Pati best friend mo?" Tanong ko sa kaniya. Napataas ang kilay niya at tinignan ako.

"At bakit mo naman hinahanap si Kylo?" Tanong niya. Tumawa ako na may halong sarkastiko.

"Ay, hindi ba si Ate Amber ang best friend mo? Siya kasi ang hinahanap ko." Natatawang tanong ko. Ayan, na-back to you ka.

"Aba, Ming-" his words were cut off when he saw our Dad's family walking towards our table while wearing black suits.

Pinigilan ko namang matawa sa kanila. Eh kasi naman, kung gaano naman ka-itim yung mga damit nila, ganoon rin ang budhi nila.

"Oh, Claudine. Nice to meet you here." Tita Marga greeted my mom and looked at me from head to toe. "Amesyl, you're here."

Amesyl mo mukha mo, Margarette Vergara Ruiz. Wala ka talagang hiya, kumabet ka na nga sa kapatid ni mama, talagang sinsisiraan mo pa talaga ako diyan sa mama mong walang inisip kundi pera.

I smiled sarcastically. "Di po ba obvious?"

"Syl," mom stopped me and looked at Marga. "Marga, sit down."

Marga obliged while still looking at me. I pursed my lips and looked down. Isusumbong na naman ako kay Dad. The waiter came to us again and we ordered. Later on, the other invited families arrived and at the same time, my Dad.

"Love," he called mom and kissed her cheeks. The table was filled with noise because of my father's gestures.

"Ming, where's your Ate Heart and Kuya Luka?" Dad asked me about my other siblings' whereabouts. While I was avoiding everyone's eyes.. me and Kylo's eyes met. Agad naman akong umiwas.