Rylee's POV
Umagang-umaga ay narito ang mga pinsan ni Tristan. They were visiting us. The three guys were playing with the kids, while Liese, Chanel, and I enjoyed tea on the balcony.
"I want to meet Tita Azalea and Tito Tyler," sabi ko, pumakla pa ang mukha dahil hindi ako sanay na tawagin silang Tito at Tita.
Mabilis na tumango si Chanel sa akin.
"You should! We can have dinner if you want," sabi niya.
Ngumiti ako. That's a good idea. A simple gathering for everyone. Pero bago 'yon, may gusto akong hanapin.
"Before that, I want to look for Charles," sabi ko.
Hindi nakapagsalita si Liese. She simply stared at me before licking her lips.
"Well, I don't know where Charles is, Rylee," she said. "We tried to find him, but couldn't get any leads."
"Charles Vergara?" tanong ni Chanel.
Tumango ako. Her lips parted before she chuckled.
"I didn't know you're friends with Charles," she said with disbelief. "I once saw him getting beaten up by Kuya Rhys, but after I left, I never heard of him again."
I sighed deeply. Akala ko naman ay alam niya kung nasaan si Charles.
Hindi ko alam bakit bigla na lang naglaho si Charles tulad ko. Is he hiding? From whom?
"But I know his parents, we can talk to them!" Chanel suggested.
I immediately looked at her. Talking to his parents might help. Hiningi ko ang address ng magulang ni Charles kay Chanel. Pinipilit nilang dalawa na sumama sa akin pero tumatanggi ako. Ayokong madamay pa sila, lalo na't sa pagkakaalala ko ay mainit ang mata ng mga Remington kay Charles.
"Can we take them to Kidzoona Uptown?" tanong ni Chanel nang magpasya silang gumala kasama ang mga bata.
They wanted to bring the twins along. Liese insisted, and I trusted them, but it seemed Tristan was hesitant.
"Come on, bro. I'll make sure they're safe," Rhys assured.
"You can come with us so you'll feel at ease," Bryce suggested.
Lumingon si Tristan sa akin, parang nanghihingi ng permiso. I nodded immediately to encourage him to join them.
"Alright, we'll just change our clothes, then we'll go."
Tuwang-tuwa ang apat na nagmamadaling niyaya ang kambal para bumaba na. Umakyat naman si Tristan para magbihis, sumunod ako sa kaniya. Nakaupo ako sa kama habang hinihintay siyang matapos.
When he came out of his walk-in closet, I stood up to talk to him.
"I'll go somewhere else," sabi ko.
Napatigil siya at litong tumitig sa akin.
"What do you mean?" tanong niya. "You won't come with us?"
I bit my lip. I feel like I won't be able to sleep if I don't talk to Charles today. I've been too caught up with my life to reach out to him. Kung kagabi nakaya kong matulog dahil sa pagod, mukhang hindi na ngayon.
"I'll go to Charles' parents," pagpapaalam ko.
His brows furrowed in confusion.
"Why?" tanong niya.
"Hindi ko ma-contact si Charles. It's been years, Tristan."
He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment before nodding at me.
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Risk it, Lose it (Remington Series 3)
RomanceRyah Lylee Solares harbored a lifelong resentment toward the Remingtons. Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, her world takes an unexpected turn when Tristan Remington, the very embodiment of her disgust, declares his love for her. As the lines b...
