Avery's POV
As Tyler and I stepped down the stairs and out of the farmhouse habang buhat niya ako, our friends and parents turned to look at us.
Mr. Sandoval immediately asked, "How's your ankle, Avery?"
"It's okay now, Mr. Sandoval."I replied with a smile.
Tumango na lang ito. Our parents continued their conversation, while Tyler and I headed over to our friends, who were happily drinking. Kapag talaga magkakasama sila ang lalaks ng boses nila.
Tyler carefully set me down and helped me sit. Binati naman nila ako nung makaupo na ako. As soon as Tyrone noticed us, he ran over and climbed into my lap.
"Avery, Tyrone said Tyler was treating your ankle when he knocked," Ruth remarked with a teasing tone. Alam ko na ang iniisip ng babaeng 'to.
Medyo napalunok pa ako ng laway ko bago nakasagot. "Y-yes, I just asked Tyler to fix the bandage." Palusot ko naman.
Binigyan lang niya ako ng nakakalokong ngiti kaya siniko ko siya.
Thalia offered me a drink and raised an eyebrow. I took it, a bit puzzled dahil hindi inexpect na aabutan niya ako ng drink. Ilag na ilag kasi siya sa akin at medyo hindi komportable dahil nagalit siya sa akin nun dahil sa kasinungalingan ni Analea.
They continued chatting and laughing, at ako naman ay tahimik lang at nakikipaglaro kay Tyrone. Si Tyler naman ay sumasakay sa asaran ng mga kaibigan niya. Kita ko ang malawak na ngiti niya. Ngayon ko lang yata siya nakitang ngumiti ng ganyan.
Lucas stood up and set up the projector for karaoke. "Tyrone, enough with the cartoons. You'll go blind," he said. Halatang medyo lasing na 'to.
"As if you can fool him. He's smarter than you, dude," Mark said, laughing.
Tyrone just glared at Lucas and hugged me tighter.
"Are you sleepy?" I asked Tyrone. He nodded, so I gently rubbed his back para makatulog na ito. Sinandal naman niya yung ulo niya sa dibdib ko atsaka na ito pumikit.
I noticed another table where the bodyguards and maids were also drinking. Mr. Sandoval is really kind to his staffs. Kaya mahal na mahal ng mga tauhan nila ang mga sandoval. Si Mr. Fernandez at Secretary KC din ay masayang umiinom. Maganda na rin ang unwind na ito para makapagpahinga din sila sa nakakapagod nilang trabaho.
"Everyone, this song is dedicated to my one and only sadista girl that I've met, Ruth." Everyone applauded as Lucas announced it and selected a song.
Ruth immediately protested, "Don't sing, Lucas! Your voice is terrible," though it was obvious she was flattered.
As Lucas started singing, the entire farm filled with laughter and teasing, especially directed at him and Ruth. Pati ang mga staffs na umiinom ay nakikisali na rin sa pang aasar sa kanila.
He was passionately belting out the lyrics, though slightly off-key, while Ruth hide her face in her hands, clearly embarrassed but also flattered.
"Lucas, stop! You're ruining my favorite song!" Ruth called out, trying to sound annoyed but failing to hide her smile.
"Come on, Ruth! You know you love my singing," Lucas replied, grinning widely as he hammed it up even more, making exaggerated gestures and pouring his heart into every note.
Mark joined in, laughing, "Ruth, admit it. You're secretly enjoying this!"
Ruth shot back, "Enjoying the torture, you mean!" but her blushing cheeks betrayed her true feelings.
BINABASA MO ANG
A Journey Through Love and Loss
RomanceAvery Sandoval, a spirited and determined woman, faces a devastating diagnosis that threatens to upend her life and the future she envisioned with her husband, Tyler. As they navigate the emotional and physical challenges of her illness, their love...
