The Bitter-sweet Revenge (On-going)

Chapter 16

Catherine Mae's

"Hey mom, dad!" I greeted as I entered the fine italian restaurant and kissed the cheeks of my parents. Ganun din naman ang ginawa ni Natalie since close na close siya sa parents ko.

"Have a sit ladies and take your order." Nakangiting sabi ni dad as he raised his hand to call the waiters. Matapos naming mag-order ay agad kong tinignan ang paligid ko.

"Where's Sam and Simon?" I asked. Uminom muna si mommy sa kanyang red wine and smiled.

"They're on their way honey. Don't worry. Anyways, how's your fashion blog sweetie?" mom asked Natalie.

"Oh it's perfectly fine and as days go by, more and more viewers are visiting and following my website and it's all thanks to Mae." Nakita ko namang ngumiti si mommy and daddy sa sinabi ni Nat. I can't help but think about my past. Specifically when they knew about him.

Flashback...

"Catherine Mae Perez, we need to talk." Agad akong kinabahan sa sinabi ni mommy. Kahit na nakakalma ang boses niya, madalang lang siyang i-mention ang full name ko. And she inly mentions it if I have done something wrong.

I took every step slowly as I hear my heart beats faster. God knows how guilty I am but I just hope na hindi malala ang pag-uusapan namin ni mommy. Ayoko kasi ng serious talk ni mommy kasi natatakot ako.

Nang makababa na ako sa hagdanan, huminto muna ako sandali at nag-ipon ng konting lakas ng loob.

Oh God. Please help me.

Agad akong naglakad sa harapan ni mommy at umupo sa sofa. She looked at me, angrily but the disappointment is showing more. Gusto kong maiyak. Making my family especially mom is the last thing I would do if the world shall end! Hindi na napigilan ng mga luha ko ang mag-unahan na lumabas. I'm such a cry baby.

"I'll let you explain." Yumuko ako at pinaglaro ang mga nanginginig kong kamay. Kilalang kilala ako ni mommy. I could lie to anyone but not to her. She knows me best.

"Mom, Rexiel Lee and I have been hiding a relationship behind your back. Walang nakakaalam. Alam kong bawal pa ako but I was curious and temtep kaya napa-oo ako. We've been seeing each other quite some time everytime na sasabihin ko sayong may bibilhin ako sa mall o makikipaggala man lang ako sa friends ko. I'm so sorry mom. I'm so so sorry for making you disappointed in me." Mahina kong sabi. Hindi ko nalang pinahid ang mga luha ko at hinayaan silang pumatak. Hindi ako makagalaw. Natatakot ako.

I heard my mom sigh and handed me a handkerchief. Tinanggap ko naman iyon at ipinahid sa luha ko.

"Catherine Mae Perez, I'm not just disappointed in you. I am so disappointed. You lack my trust but I will love unconditionally because you are my daughter. I cannot see kung paano mo sinuway ang rules natin! I told you to always remember the three B's. Books Before Boys. I have no idea kung ba't ka nagkakaganito. I raised you well pero this..." She sighed again. I silently cried as I listened to her. Tama si mommy. Isa akong napakalaking disappointment.

"What did he promise to you?" Nang sabihin iyon ni mommy ay automatic akong napatingin sa kanya. How did she know? She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

"Promises will always be there. Tell me." She said, stating the obvious.

"He told me that he'll wait for me when I turn 18. Hindi naman kami mommy. Parang kami lang." I said when she smirked.

"Lose your communication with him. Don't get me wrong, wala akong problema sa desisyon niyang hintayin ka niya. Ang akin lang, will he wait for you even if you break your communication? Take this as a challenge. A test for him before he receives my trust." Napaisip ako sandali sa sinabi ni mommy. There's a big possibility that we'll lose to mom's game but it's better than nothing though. HE PROMISED and I BELIEVE HIM. I smiled at mom.

"Okay mom. Thank you." I said nang bigla siyang tumayo.

"Pack your things. Bring important things with you." Agad akong kinabahan sa sinabi na mommy. She tapped my back and smiled.

"You're going to States."

End of flashback...

"Baby, are you alright?" I was back in my senses when dad spoke to me. I smiled and nodded. I was spacing out for that less amount of time for them to notice? Gosh I wish they won't push the topic of asking me about my thoughts.

All throughout the dinner, we talked and talked about our businesses and fortunately, hindi pinagalitan ni mommy sina Sam at Simon for being late. We didn't ask them naman kung ba't sila late kasi what's important is that they came. I didn't become much of a talker at the moment so all I did was to listen and observe them.

Kanina ko pa nga namamataan si Sam and Simon na nakatingin kay Natalie and somehow, napansin ko din namang naging uneasy si Nat sa sitwasyon. Obviously may gusto tong mga kuya ko sa kaibigan ko. Grabe ang charms ni Nat eh. Pero mas grabe yung sa akin. Syempre, ako ang bida dito eh!

Napatingin ako sa phone ko nang mag vibrate ito. An unknown number is calling me. Hindi ko ipinahalata ang pagsulyao ko sa phone ko para hindi ako makaistorbo sa dinner date namin. Kaso nangangati ang kamay ko na sagutin eh! Baka naman importante? It might be NYU. We never know unless I answer it. I excused myself and told them that I'll just go to the comfort room para magretouch.

Nang makapasok na ako sa comfort room ay agad ko na itong sinagot. Hindi muna ako nagsalita kasi baka gang to at fraud at maano pa ako. Mahirap na. Mababawasan na naman ng napakagandang nilalang dito sa mundo. Ilang segundo lang ang lumipas nang may narinig akong boses ng babae sa linya.

"Hello Catherine. Humanda ka sa lahat ng pagbabayaran mo. Akin lang si Rexiel! Aki---- toot...toot...toot..." agad kong inend ang call. Her voice is like a whale. Napakarindi sa tenga. How rude of her to let me listen to her irritating voice? Di man lang ako nainform.

I did some retouch on my looks before heading outside the comfort room. I walked with grace towards the table and people can't help but look at me. I am gorgeous, indeed.

Two days passed and finally a Psycho and Rexiel-free day. Naging miyembro ako ng team bahay sa dalawang araw na yun. Palagi lang akong nagmumukmok sa kwarto and kept on checking Jarvis' blog. Ang dami na pala niyang napuntahan and I must say that he's good at taking pictures and in feature writing. Sobrang dami rin ng fans niya. Halos lagpas ng 3 million ang likes in every photo that he posts especially in the comment section.

Jarvis ang gwapo mo!, Why so handsome?, You're a lot more attractive than that place!, When I go there, will you come with me?, I love you!

Yan ang mostly na nakalagay sa comment section, pero ni isa, hindi siya nag reply. "Snobber." I whispered as I chuckled. I was about to close my laptop nang may nagpop-up sa screen. I scrolled upwards and saw his new post na isang coffee na nakalagay sa white cup at ang bubbles ay foam ng kape ay heart shaped and a heart shaped mamon sa gilid ng cup na nakalagay din sa isang white na plate.

I miss someone right now and I really can't wait to see her soon so, to ease my drama, I decided to enter this cafe called ***** cafe located at ************

My bored face then formed a smile. He's so sweet! I bet every girl wants a guy like him. Oh scratch that! Want isn't the right term. Love is. I hitted like and left a comment on it with a smile.

Comment by Queen Catherine Mae Perez: If only I could go there right now, I would. :*

I closed my laptop and felt my eyes slowly closing.