City Of Notes

Kabanata 2

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I finished unpacking all my things after I had my lunch inside my room. My room is big with a bathroom and a big wardrobe. I could live with my father here dahil sa laki nito. I knew Mama is out of the mansion because I saw her on my window get in her car and went somewhere.

I sat on the king size bed. Napaka lambot nito at maputi ang sheets. I glanced at the wall clock hanging above the closet. It's already 2 pm. Nagtataka ako kung nasaan si Van. Umuwi kaya iyon? I checked my phone at nakita ko ang mga iilng messages ko.

Ate Amer,

Nasa Manila ka na? Please text us Leona.

Ate Amer,

Nasaan na kayo? Nag-alala na kami

It was 7 hours ago. I type immediately para makapag reply na ako.

Ako,

Sorry Ate hindi ako nakapag reply dahil na busy ako sa pag unpacked ng aking mga gamit. Yes, nasa Manila na kami.

Ako,

Ang laki pala ng Manila ate noh. Send my regards to Perry, Nanay at Albert. I miss you all:(

After that I doze off to sleep without waiting for Ate Amer to respond.

Naalimpungatan na lang ako bigla nang my kumatok sa aking kwarto. Bumangon ako. I thought it's Mama but when I opened the door it's Rider standing behind the door.

"Sorry, did I wake you up?"

"Ahh hindi naman..." umiling na lamang ako. Sa totoo naputol tuloy ang tulog ko. Gusto kong matulog muna at magpahinga dahil napagod ako.

"I just want to tell you that tomorrow ay mag umpisa ka nang pumasok at ipatuloy ang second semester mo."

Wow, I didn't expect that early. Ginalaw talaga ni mama ang mga papeles ko ng maaga. Well, tha'ts good alright.

Tumango ako.

"Are you bored here? Gusto mong sumama sa akin? My friend is throwing a party on his house. I'd like you to meet them. They are nice."

Party? I never been in a party. Mostly I read in books, people are dancing and drinking. I'm a bit curious so why not come?

"Okay, uh... magbibihis pa ba ako?"

He eyed my shirt down to my jeans. Then he smiled.

I raised a brow. "What?"

"Can you dressed up a bit? You're going to party not school." he chuckled softly.

Uminit ng pisngi ko doon. Okay fine. I think i'ts fine to ask that way since he's my stepbrother.

"I'll be waiting in the dining room. Take your time."

I nodded at him "Ah Rider?"

Lumingon siya sa akin. And raised his two brows.

"Nasaan si Van?"

"Umuwi na,kanina ra. May gagawin daw. Maybe composing. Baka pupunta yun sa party."

I nodded again and shut the door to dressed up.

Compose? Ano ang i-co-compose niya? He's going to the party huh. So I'll see him there. I didn't get a chance to thank him kanina. If I see him there, pasasalamatan ko iyon.

Kanina pa ako naghahanap ng masusuot pero walang isa man ang nagustuhan ko. Ano ba ang bagay sa party? I really have no idea. Parang kanina na ako dito at naghihintay na si Rider sa dining room. Malalgut ako. I grabbed the mint green off-shoulder long sleeve and a milk short skirt. This will do! I think I look better.