"Well, well, well if it isn't the two Isabelzxszxszxs."
"Ugh, you should come up with a better insult Marivic. Tsaka what are you doing here in Katipunan? Escolta's on the other side of the Metro ah."
"Pwede bang tigilan mo na yang pag tawag sakin ng pangalan na yan? It's Ria, okay? RIA."
"Uhh, Ate Bei. Who is she?"
There are times that I wish I could just face palm myself in front of other people. Dean could be so slooooooooOOOOOOoooow. That or tulog siya the whole time when Ate Bea's rift with her exploded that had led to three red cards and a couple of yellows during games. (And lemme tell you, Mom wasn't impressed. She actually grounded Ate for six whole months without her car nor her laptop. It was also a complete lock down on her debit cards. Or until the issue died down.)
"I'm the person your sister hates because a girl chose me instead of her. And kapatid ko lang naman yang pinagiinitan niyo."
"Wait, you're the one who won Ate EJ over because you made up stories about my sister's "vices" right? You're gross."
"Magkapatid nga. Parehong mahangin." Will explained in a grunt.
"Shut it, you twat. And don't even think about coming close to our Fel because I will rip your eyeballs out."
They were in their rookie year of playing when Ate Bea met Ate EJ. They didn't hit off at first though. Ate EJ was way too focused on playing but naturally, Ate Bea was persistent. They'd been dating for over eight months when Marivic Palma (or Ria. Whatever. That's her deal.) transferred from FEU to UST. She was the star blocker of the team (Lol. I expect no less from Remy Palma's kid.) and Ate EJ was the ace player so they went out a lot. Plus, they're teammates (and dorm mates) so that was her excuse. Then one bright sunny day in the middle of September, Ate Bea decided to pay Ate EJ a visit only to find out that somebody's been hitting on her. Although, she didn't pay that much attention to Ate Ria, the "battle" still waged between the two. It was fair and all until I guess "desperation" turned the petty jealousy fights into a full on physical/psychological war on and off the court. Facials were done, here and there. There were taunts and mini trash talks. Her mom's famed mind games also got the better of Ate Bea at some point. Then there's the clobber clash they did sa may Taft. Leaving Ate Ria off with a cut lip, some bruises and a really bad black eye, and my sister with a busted eyebrow, scratches on her face and arms and a complimentary black eye too. Ate Kianna and Ate Maddie was the first ones at the scene but they decided that those two needed a knock in the noggin' for being a pair of hot heads. (Ate EJ was the last one to know about that incident since she was taking a vacay sa Australia with her fam.) Eventually, they called our parents and Tita Rem about it and Ate Mich was fuming when she came (She was fetching Dean and I from Pasay) but of course, Ate Jia was quick to hold her back since "Away 'to nila. Baka mapalala mo pa." When we came home, Mommy was furious while Mom was on the phone laughing, where we'd find out soon enough na si Tita Rem pala, they were betting on who did more damage on who. Long story short, Ate Bea had a mouthful from Mommy. Then a pat on the back from Mom. The reason why Mom did that? I will never know.
When Ate EJ came back, rumors stated to envelop my sister's being. (maybe because Ate Bea landed more punches or something) from being having numerous flings when she was out of the country to being alcoholic. There was even an article that says she was doping and is on steroids. Bashers were everywhere. And despite countless denials and sending out a ton of tests, Ate EJ suddenly gave in with all the brainwashing and broke up with Ate Bei.
"What are you really here for ha, Palma?" Ate Bea managed to control her temper and found a way to say that in a quiet way.
"Just picking up my brother na inaaway niyo pala."
"Hey, we didn't do anything. He was the one acting shitty."
"Lahat ba kayong magkakapatid ganito ka conyo?" Ate Ria turned to me.
"Uh, no?"
She laughed. "Halata nga," then dragged Will to her, "alis na kami Valdez. Try mo managalog nang straight. Kaya ka iniwan ni EJ eh." I saw my sisters clenched their fists.
"This will serve as your warning, you cow. Get on my nerves again or even try to come near my sister, I swear that I will end you. Especially, since I learned that you're HER brother."
"Feisty. Let's just see about that little Valdez. Let's see. Bye Bea. I'll tell EJ you said Hi."
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"Dito kami ,Ate. My phone's open, just call me pag labas niyo na."
The way to our class was quiet the rest of the way. Ate Ria just needed to open an old wound. I gotta tell Ate Maddie about this. She's the only one who knows what to do.
"Yeah sure," she said while giving me a kiss, "behave, bro." then rummaged Dean's hair.
"Salamat ah. I really needed that boost of chaos."
"No problem, squirt."
It was Calc, that would equate to Dean sleeping again. And me trying to block our professors view of her dozing ass during class. At least I get to play with her phone. Just when our prof went out of the room Dean's phone started buzzing, and me, thinking that it was just Ate Bea or Ate Mich, I answered it. And boy, i was wrong.
"Dean! My man! Free cut mo ba?"
"Tots? What the fuck? You dona know we have classes today, right?"
"Oh shit. Fel? Tulog na naman ba yung kakambal mo? Sabihin mo code 3 kami ah. Yun lang. Bye Felicia. Miss you."
"Gago. Oo na. Bye."
I called up Ate Mich and told her na tapos na yung class namin and I gotta tell her something. And texted Ate Bea that Dean's asleep again and she needs to wake her up because even if I punch my twin sister walang mangyayari bahala na si Ate Bea dumiskarte.
This would be interesting. Tots will always mean trouble. And when there's trouble... HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA
