Decadence [Published]

Chapter 47

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➳ Chapter 47

Kinabukasan ay maaga akong nagising. Sa isang early bird na katulad ko, seven in the morning was already late. Luckily, I was all smiles. My mood is very pleasant which is bihira lang mangyari. Kaya naman I would do everything to not ruin my day. Nagtimpla agad ako ng gatas.

Kinagat ko ang aking labi. Tuwing sumasagi sa utak ko ang pagkanta ni Matteo kagabi ay napapangiti ako at napapailing.

Damn his sexy timbre.

I didn't know about his hidden talent until he offered to sing last night. I couldn't forget his emotion-filled song for me. Nakakataba ng puso.

I sat down on a chair and placed the glass of milk on the kitchen table. I walked towards the fridge and opened it. Napangiwi ako sa nakita.

The fridge was empty. I need to buy groceries. Talagang sinimot nina Mama ang laman nito bago lumipad patungong Pilipinas. So practical.

Bumalik ako sa pagkakaupo at sumimsim sa gatas. Dead batt ang phone ko kaya't nagcharge muna ako. My father has to contact me anytime. Ngayon ang araw na babalik na siya rito sa US. My mother on the other hand, has matters to tend to in the Philippines. Hindi ulit sila sabay.

Kung si Mama ay naunang umuwi sa Pilipinas, si Papa naman ay mauunang bumalik dito. That old man has an undying passion for his work.

I am fully aware na mahirap mag-extend ng leave rito lalo na kung sa malaking kumpanya ka nagtatrabaho. Besides, my father is workaholic.

Matapos kong ubusin ang gatas, I did the dishes. Nakakatawa nga dahil dalawang glass lang ang hinugasan ko. Isa kagabi at isa naman ngayon.

I decided to take a bath thereafter. Hindi naman ako gaanong nagtagal sa pagligo. I dried up my body and looked for a decent attire. I picked a pink dress that reached mid thigh. Comfy naman ito at hindi fitting. Hindi na ako nag-abala pang mag-make up. I just wore red lipstick.

I blow dried my hair and pulled it into a tight messy bun. Pinagmasdan ko ang aking sarili sa salamin. I looked like a professional ballerina.

Nagdalawang isip pa ako kung gagamit ba ako ng kahit anong make up. May pagkamaputla kasi ako. Gusto ko sanang bawasan ito.

Ngumuso ako at napagdesisyunang huwag na lang. May side effects din ang too much use of make up. Simplicity is beauty nga rin naman.

At dahil hindi pa full-charged ang cellphone ko, I decide to take a nap before boredom takes over and decides to kill me. I hope Matteo did text me.

Living alone in a foreign country without friends and broke as hell is torture. It all seemed like I would have to watch TV programs all day.

Na hindi ko naman hilig. Imbes na manood ng adventurous TV shows, I would do it myself. At least, I would feel the legit satisfaction in real life.

Instead of watching reruns of CSI, 24, and PLL, ako na lang mismo ang mag-iimbestiga sa murder and other crime scenes. It gets me thrilled.

Nang maalimpungatan ako ay tumingin agad ako sa orasan. It was quarter to ten. Medyo napahaba ang aking pag-idlip. I sat up and got out of bed.

I checked my phone's battery and saw that it was full charged already. Tinanggal ko ang charger sa plug at binuksan ang cellphone ko.

Makalipas ang isang minuto, sunud-sunod ang pagpasok ng notification. Lahat ay Facebook messages. Huminga ako nang malalim.

Inuna ko muna ang sa parents ko baka kasi may emergency. Family always comes first and is the top priority. It should be. Always.

Papa: Medicine box in the cupboard.