My Own Love Story (COMPLETED)

Chapter 24

SAIPH BELLATRIX

I'm just greatly relieved that things are getting better slowly and steadily. First, I'm getting ever closer to my mother—though the gap persists, I believe it is possible to bridged. Second, my relationship with my sister is getting better—it's back to its previous deep connection, which makes me so comfortable around her again like before. Third, my family now no longer puts so much pressure on me; they let me start making my own choices in life, and they are especially proud and contented concerning my academic achievements. Fourth, Eos and I talked, and I'm glad that we are both willing to work things out between us. Finally, I can be myself—the real Saiph, who had previously been held captive in a somber dark abyss, had already came to the fore through into soft glow and continues to shine like something of a star.

So, we did decide to venture out and hang out like usual today. Classes are soon to end, so we'll have a lot of time to go shopping and do other things.

"Where'd you like to buy clothes this time?" Tanong sa'kin ni ate.

"Why not let's go to ate Astraea's boutique? I heard she recently launched her new designs for dresses." Excited na sabi ko sa kanya saka ako nag-cling sa braso niya.

Natawa siya sa'kin at mahinang pinitik ang noo ko kaya napairap na lang ako pero tumawa rin naman kalaunan.

"Gusto mo lang makiusap ulit sa kanyang kunin ka eh." Sabi sa'kin ni ate Sapphire, kaya napasimangot ako.

It's kind of true. Given that my family are no longer trying to tie me down, I plan to pursue my dream of becoming a fashion designer. I've been engaged in clothing and shoes since I was a child. I enjoy designing clothing and shoes and hope to become a designer sooner or later. And given that one of my cousins, ate Astraea, completed the course in that field, I was contemplating seeking her guidance and assistance. I mean, she went to one of the best fashion design schools, so I'm sure she could be of great help to me.

I've been bugging ate Sapphire to help me out, kasi mas close sila ni Astraea. Like, I really have no other close cousins aside from Yed and kuya Apollo—alanganin pa nga yung kay kuya Apollo eh. Hays.

"Sure, sure. Let's go." Sabi niya sa'kin saka na siya naglakad at hinila ako.

Si Yed nakasunod lang sa likuran namin habang nagphophone. Kanina pa siya walang imik, ewan ko ba. Baka may lover's quarrel sila ni Astrid. Emz.

Anyways, naglakad-lakad muna kami ni ate Sapphire and happen to pass by a new fashion boutique that really caught my attention kaya kagaad kong hinila papasok dun si ate.

"Ate, dito muna tayo saglit. Mukhang magaganda ang mag damit oh!" Sabi ko sa kanya.

Napatingin siya sa paligid saka siya napatingin sa'kin at dahan-dahang tumango.

Napangiti ako and realized how lucky I really am for having her. And yes, I'm guilty of always asking her for things like this one because I know she will never say no to me. What Saiph wants; Saiph gets.

"What if bili tayo ng damit na parehas tayo ate? Like the usual!" Suggestion ko sa kanya.

Ang tagal na rin kasi since we bought clothes na with same designs kami. I mean, it will literally make us look like twins, but I really enjoy people mistakenly seeing us as twins! Hahahahahahaha!

"Fine. But not too many, alright? Your fashion is so far from mine Saiph, please." Sabi ni ate saka siya napabuntong-hininga.

Natawa na lang ako sa reaksyon niyang 'yon.