"I'm sorry na hindi ko nasabi sa iyo. You were out yesterday."
"It's okay Mom ... really." Nicole replied while pacing back and forth. She just found out that RJ will stay with her sister for one whole week.
"I'm sorry."
"Mom, it's okay. I swear." Nicole said, trying to smile. But since her insides are so torn with her mother's news, her radiant smile quickly faded and got replaced by a frown.
"Niknik ..." Mrs. Mendoza quickly wrapped her arms around her daughter. She apologized over and over again but Nicole said she was right, that RJ can really protect Maine while everyone's not around.
"Sorry kasi insensitive Mommy mo. I will never do it again, I promise."
"Mom, it's okay. May tiwala ako kay Tisoy."
"Eh sa ate mo?"
"Opo naman."
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"Tisoy naman , hanggang bukas an alng Tatay mo dito bakit aalis ka pa?" his mother asked. RJ just sighed and continued packing a week worth of clothes in his bag.
"Ma, alam mo namang ayaw kong nakikita yun."
"Tisoy, tumingin ka nga sa akin." his mother said but RJ did not follow her.
"Tisoy ...." she whispered.
The young guy let out a sigh and turned his head towards her. RJ looked up and saw the sadness on his mother's face. He stood up and placed both of his hands on her cheeks.
"Ma .... I'm sorry pero hindi pa ako handa. Ayokong pilitin ang sarili ko na patawarin siya kung alam ko naman na di ko pa kaya." he uttered.
"Pero Tisoy ..." she said, tears welling in her eyes.
"Ma ... sorry po." RJ said before he kissed her on the forehead. The young guy then picked up his beg and left his home before his father could even wake up.
"Okay ka lang?" Bogs then asked him.
"Oo naman, tara na." RJ replied before he hopped in his friend's tricycle. RJ looked at the house one more time before he left.
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Maine tried to talk to Nicole about what's going to happen but her sister said she's busy packing for Baguio. She tried to insist but her younger sister made it clear that she wants to be alone.
"Ma'am, anjan na po si Tisoy." One of the maids said.
"Oh sige." Maine replied and walked away from Nicole's door. As soon as she got downstairs, she saw him place his bag on the couch.
"Oh Tisoy andito ka na pala! Grabe ah baby ... nagmumura an naman yang mga pan de sal mo sa katawan." Yaya said, unaware that Maine is standing right on the stairs.
"Yaya ... yung almusal okay na?" she asked.
"Ay di pa po Ma'am. I'm sorry." the maid answered and scurried away to the kitchen. Maine just smiled and shook her head from side to side.
"Ganon ba kaharot yun?" RJ asked her.
"Yes, I actually feel sorry for her."
"Tisoy! You're here!" Maine turned around and saw her Mum smiling at him.
"Good Morning Po Mamsie!" he greeted.
"Good Morning din. Naku, may pan de sal na naman sa umaga." she joked. Maine just cringed, if her mother was a bit younger she's pretty sure she would have tried to hit on him.
Her thoughts were then interrupted by the sound of footsteps behind her. Maine looked and saw Nicole coming down.
"Niknik ..."
"What?" she asked.
"No ... nothing." Maine said and so her younger sister just went downstairs. RJ greeted her but she did not answer. Instead, she went straight to the kitchen and completely ignored him.
"Let her be, she's not in the mood." Maine whispered to him. RJ just nodded and walked outside.
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His heart started pounding, Nicole ignoring his greeting must mean she did not like the idea of him living with her sister for one whole week. RJ tried to back out but it's too late, he's already here and they're going to leave.
Two hours after he got to the mansion, both Mrs. Mendoza and Nicole went downstairs. RJ then helped them with their luggage.
"Di mo ba talaga ako kakausapin?" he asked Nicole.
"Next time." she replied.
"Ayan! Kinausap mo na ako."
"Tisoy ... please." she said and so he stopped smiling. A few minutes later, she and her Mom left, leaving RJ along with the maids behind.
The young guy turned around and saw the other Mendoza girl walking towards the door. He just sighed and followed her. After he got inside the living room, RJ decided to change clothes so he'll feel more comfortable. He took his shirt and shorts out of his bag.
After realizing that no one's around, RJ removed his shirt and quickly wore a sando. He then unbuttoned his pants and was about to pull it down when someone screamed at the top of their lings.
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"No!!" Maine screamed and so RJ stopped. Her mouth fell open when he took off his shirt. That's why she's already scared what would happen if he gets rid off his pants.
"Ay ... sorry po ... anjan pala kayo."
"My gosh Tisoy ... magkakasala lahat dito dahil sa iyo. May changing area naman sa labas. Dun ka na lang."
"Sure po kayo?" he asked, seemingly teasing her.
"Ay ba ... yes." Maine said even though her cheeks are starting to blush. RJ flashed his sexy grin and looked directly at her. Maine's knees have turned into jelly and she fell out of balance. Thankfully, RJ's there to catch her. She gazed at his eyes and realized how light brown they are.
Maine and RJ stayed in that position. She's looking at his attractive face and he's using his eyes to bore into her soul. They both leaned in at the same time and just as when their lips are about to touch, someone screamed.
They both looked on and saw Yaya lying unconscious on the floor. Her heart skipped a beat as RJ stood her properly.
"Oh my Gosh."
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that's it for this part guys ^^ #StayStrongMaine o #StayStrongRJ? stay tuned for more :)
