Chapter 3: THE DINNER

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"That was a great game. You did great." Ate Ly said. I smiled at her. I'm still on the moon because of the spike I did. "You can definitely fly." Dugtong pa nito na may halong panunudyo. When I look ahead, I saw Deedee and the others with her of course. And here I am all shy again, this is new.

"Okay ka lang." napalingon ako kay ate B. Tinanguan ko lang siya.

"You never told me na you are good with spiking the ball." Sabi naman ni Nickolai ng makalapit na kami. Umiling iling nalang ako habang natingin sa paligid, when I spotted Butler my guard and driver.

"Butler!" Then I wave my hands to him. He walks towards us.

"Here is the key for your bike madam. I already had the engineers check it. Everything is fine and its function is on high mark." I smiled

"Good you can go home na. Don't keep your kids waiting. Oh! And I left pala my pasalubong for Lucas and Lea sa car." Sabi ko kay Butler.

"Nako madam sobra naman po ata. It wouldn't look good if we keep accepting things from you." I wave him off.

"All good Butler, isa pa those kids are like siblings to me. You know how I wanted younger siblings na inayawan nila Mama at Papa not wanting another hard headed running around." Natatawa kong sabi, totoo naman kasi. Mama was so stressed having me dahil matigas daw ang ulo ko. I make my own decisions after all. "Kaya tanggapin mo na, matutuwa sila. I bought what they've been asking me. Bye Butler." He bowed at me. At lumingon na ako sa mga kasama ko.

"You're going in that bike of yours?" Nickel said habang nakataas ang kilay. Napakamot ako sa batok. "I thought we already have this talk with Deedee?" Sabay tingin nito ng masama kay Dee.

"Come on! I'll be careful naman. And I miss my baby." Nagmamakaawa kong sabi.

"Basta aangkas ako." Sabat ni ate Bea na nag patawa naman sakin bigla.

"Gumatong ka pa Beatrice. Ako aangkas." Akala ko naman papagalitan ako, pasimple talaga itong si ate Jia. "Wag kanang aangal or you'll end up inside a car at ipapauwi namin kay Butler tong motor mo." I rolled my eyes and I glanced at Anntonia who don't seem to be happy.

"You want a ride?" Bigla kong sabi na nagpatahimik naman sa lahat. They were surprised, I mean I'm surprised too. Hindi ko naman kasing ugali magpa angkas. "I mean—" She cut me off.

"If you're okay with it." She said smiling at me. Napaiwas naman agad ako ng tingin since I know I'm blushing a little.

"Then it's settled wala sa inyo ang gustong i-angkas ng pinsan ko." Natatawang sabi ni Deedee. Pinandilatan ko siya ng mata.

"Your so lucky Miss Universe Thailand, no one is allowed to ride that bike. You're the first one." Halata sa mukha ni Anntonia ang gulat, then she glanced at me. "You are indeed special." Namula ako sa idinugtong ate Ly.

"Let's go." Pag puputol ko ng topic, baka kung saan saan pa umabot eh. Mahirap na madadaldal pa naman tong mga ka teammates ko. Anntonia was following me to my bike when she spoke.

"Is it really fine?" Napalingun ako sa kanya.

"Yeah, don't believe them they are just saying stuff." Umiiling na sabi ko.

"You were amazing today." Nagulat ako sa sabi niya.

"You sure? I think I did miss up." Natatawa kong sabi.

"You should do that often." Kumunot ang noo ko at tumingin sa kanya. "I mean, your prettier when you smile and laugh." Nag init ang mukha ko bigla. "You, okay?" Tangina galing niyang bumanat ah. "Theo?"

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