Lionel Princes Series 3 : Tyron Montezero

Chapter Twelve

CONFIRM. He's really not here.

That's good, right? At least, hindi siya makararamdam ng kaba dahil wala si Tyron sa dinner. Mapapanatag ang kalooban niya, knowing na wala ang binata. Babalik lang ang sakit ng pag-reject nito sa kaniya, kahit nga hanggang ngayon ay hindi parin nawawala. Those words that came out on his mouth, those hurtful words! Hindi ba nito inisip kung ano ang mararamdaman niya. Sana man lang dinahan-dahan nito, hindi 'yung diniretso agad. Does he even think how she will react? Obviously, no. He didn't even consider her feelings, that's how much he dislike her.

And I hate him for that. I truly hate him.

"Waiting for kuya?"

Nilingon niya ang nagsalita sa kaniyang likuran, it's Terron. Naglakad ito papalapit sa kaniya, nasa likod-bahay siya ng mansion at nakaupo sa bakanteng wooden swing chair.

"No, of course not. Why do I have to wait for him?" aniya at umiwas ng tingin.

Chairwoman is in her office room, she's working for something important, habang yung parents niya ay nasa living room, kausap ang pamilya ng binata. They're talking about that damn marriage, gusto niyang matawa dahil walang kwenta ang pinag-uusapan ng mga magulang nila. They've been talking about their marriage, when in fact, there's no marriage. Kaya na lamang siya, dahil hindi na niya kinakaya ang mga pinag-usapan ng kaniyang pamilya at ng pamilya ng binata.

Tumabi si Terron ng upo sa kaniya,pahawak pa siya sa gilid ng swing chair dahil bahagya iyung gumalaw.

"Well, because he's your fiancé? That's a valid answer, I guess." gusto niyang matawa sa sinabi nito.

"There's no such thing, Terron." sambit niya rito.

"Wow, kung maka-Terron parang magka-edad lang tayo, ah?" he exaggerates. Natawa siya at nagkibit-balikat na lamang. "Fine, you can call me with my name. Calling me kuya isn't my thing, either. Parang nakakangilo pakinggan." biro nito na ikinatawa niya ulit.

Tinitigan niya ang binata. "You know what, you're really too different compared to your twin. I thought twins act and think the same. Why is that?" she curiously asked.

"Because I'm more handsome than my brother?" patanong nitong sagot.

She grimaced.

"That's not the answer I expected to hear," Terron chuckled with what she said. "But I guess, people think differently, even twins." she sighed. Hinarap niya ulit si Terron. "Do you like me, Terron?"

Terron narrowed his eyes, like he's suspecting something. But he just smiled, and a soft chuckle escape from his lips.

"Please, don't make it hard for me, sweetie." nangunot ang kaniyang mukha. "You know, women like you is my weakness, I can't say no, you know. Of course, I like your kind, and I like you." he, then winked at her.

Napangiwi siya. "Yeah, you really are different with Tyron. But thanks for liking me, talagang ibang-iba kayo ng kuya mo." napasimangot na lamang siya.

"You know what, kanina pa kita napapansin, eh. You look bland, you're pretty, yes, but there's something wrong. I can't guess, though, but I'm sure merong something. Hindi ko lang ma---"

"Your brother dumped me,"

Napahawak pa siya bigla sa upuan nang bigla gumalaw ang swing chair dahil gumalaw si Terron, paharap na itong umupo sa kaniya at nakabakas ang magkahalong gulat at pagkalito sa mukha nito.

"No way... Di you just confess to my brother, sweetie?"

Tamad siyang tumango rito. "Yeah, that's actually my first time confessing my feelings to someone. That hurt me, because he doesn't feel the same way."