DBS#3: Mending the Scars

IKA-TATLUMPU'T ANIM

“Good morning, son. Come, let’s have breakfast first”

On our fourteen-seater dining table, three chairs are already occupied. The breakfast is being served, but I don’t feel any hunger. In fact, I’m about to leave already. May kailangan akong puntahan at kausapin ngayong umaga.

I kissed Mom and Gianna, who’s scanning my clothes; it seems like she knew that I wouldn’t be joining them for breakfast. “I have to go. I have something important to—”

“Sit,” Dad commanded in a stern voice.

“Sorry, Dad I can’t”

“Son, you can’t go anywhere without having breakfast. Sit and eat before going to wherever you’re planning to go,” Mom echoed.

I sighed and was about to move a chair, but Gianna cleared her throat loudly, loud enough to make me stop. She looked at me and then at Mom and Dad. “Henry has hospital duties tomorrow. He’ll surely study today on his pad. Let him be, Dad. He needs to concentrate to maintain his rank in class”

It seems like my sister is on my side today. Our parents let me leave, so I hurriedly drove my GTR to the familiar street that I’ve been to a couple of times.

Bry Sullivan

I’m on my way.

I sent a text message to alert him and open the door for me once I arrived. Baka naman gusto niyang kalampagin ko pa ang pinto nila para lang malaman niyang naroon na ako. It’s still early in the morning, so I’m kind of doubting if he’s already alone there.

Kristoff Zamora

Ingat :)

The engine hums softly beneath me as I navigate the winding road ahead. Going to their dorm isn’t actually planned. Kaninang umaga ko lang din napagpasyahan na kausapin siya. I want to talk to him alone. Thankfully, Bien, Tan, and Ford are going somewhere, which I remember was related to their part-time job.

Dahil walang traffic, nakarating ako kaagad. I hesitate to knock, thinking anyone among the three will open the door for me, but my guts are telling me that, as of this moment, Top is already alone.

“Pasok ka”

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang siya na nga lang mag-isa ang naroon. It’s better this way, para hindi na sila magtanong pa kung bakit ako narito at kung anong pag-uusapan namin ni Top. Alam kong kahit hindi ko sabihin, medyo nakakahalata na si Nathan sa closeness namin.

“Kumain ka na ba? Nagluto ako ng almusal, we can eat first”

“Thanks, but let’s just get straight to the point. I want us to talk about what happened last night,” I paused, trying to grasp some air. “I am sorry for what my sister said”

Naupo siya sa sofa at tinapik ang katabing espasyo, pero mas pinili kong maupo na lang sa tapat niya. He stopped a bit and then shook his head. “It wasn’t her fault. Ako dapat ang mag sorry dahil sa mga nasabi ko. Hindi ko naman sinadya iyon. I was just so pissed because I saw you with someone. I didn’t even know she was your sister”

“Alright, then. Let’s not focus on that part. My only concern is what you said to her—that I’m in love with you. It caused Gianna to speculate. Did you even think about that?”

“Bakit? Hindi ba totoo? Bryle, kahit hindi mo sa akin aminin, alam kong gusto mo rin ako”

Fuck this guy and his overflowing confidence!