Mi Familia

Drunk Sandro

Sorry for the late update. My Grandma passed away so I have no time. I will post another update tomorrow.

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"Po? Kasama po ba nilang umuwi si Sandro?"

Nagkatinginan ang mag-asawang Marcos sa sinabi ng mayordoma. The rest of the Marcos decided to head home first to give the family some time and be back for dinner.

Agad namang nag-alala si Lisa at tinawag ang dalawang anak. "Simon? Vinny?"

Bumaba ang dalawa na halatang walang tulog. Kapwa mapupungay ang mga mata ng dalawa at naka-t-shirts lang at shorts.

Simon immediately noticed Eliz that was with his parents. He was right. They did bring her home with them. He looked at her with a frown but said nothing. Eliz looked away.

"Where is your Kuya Sandro?" Bongbong asked, hoping his sons had cleared their minds and ready to hear their reasons.

Simon shrugged his shoulders, eyes never leaving Eliz.

"Simon, I'm asking you a question," Bongbong repeated when he noticed Simon's stare to his sister. "Where is your brother?"

That was the only time Simon looked at his father uninterestedly but nevertheless answered, "I have no idea."

"Anak, magkakasama kayong umuwi dito kagabi diba?" Ani Lisa na tila pagod na pagod na. "He was with you last night, right?

Vincent couldn't help but answer, seeing his mom in that situation was too much for him. "We dropped him off somewhere."

"Aren't you going to greet your sister?" Bongbong tried, he really tried.

"Nah, maybe next time," Simon replied and went back to his room, leaving everyone, shocked. It was the first time Simon did something rude and it was new to everyone. He might be the coldest among the three brothers but that doesn't mean he lacked respect and care, until that moment.

Vincent thought twice. He was caught between greeting his parents but not quite ready to face Eliz yet. In the end, he chose to follow his brother but with much manner this time.

"Welcome home Papa, Mama," he said and went back to Simon's room to continue playing games. He never once looked at Eliz.

Inaasahan na ni Eliz na ganito ang magiging reaksiyon ng mga pinakilalang mga kapatid niya. Siya mismo ay nahihirapan pa ring paniwalaan at tanggapin na isa talaga siyang Marcos at kung paanong sa loob ng isang araw ay nagbago ng lubusan ang buhay niya. Nahihirapan din syang tanggapin na tila ba napakadali para sa kinalakihan niyang magulang na ibalik siya sa mga taong minsan na siyang pinamigay.

During that time, she lost the will to rebel anymore even her heart was full of anger that wanted to be released. She chose to remain quiet and accepted whatever fate has stored for her.

"Anak, pagpasensyahan mo na yung mga kapatid mo. Pagod lang siguro sila," sabi ng kanya na ngayong ina. Tumango lang si Eliz at hinayan na akayin siya sa kanyang magiging kwarto.

Bongbong sadly smiled, at last Eliz responded even it was barely there. He then asked the maids to prepare dinner for the family including his mom and sisters who will arrive later to officially welcome their daughter.

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Her room was the best, no doubt about that. It was three times bigger than her old room. It was covered with light violet wall paper with a subtle hint of pink. There were butterflies and little flowers decorating the wall paper. There was a king size bed facing a glass door opening leading to her own veranda. There was a huge Smart TV at the side where the mini living room was. She has her own bath and a walk in closet which was still empty. She doubted if she could fill it with her things. There were still a lot of things inside and she was just too tired to even look at each one of them. All she concluded was that room was made especially for a girl.