That Jerk is a Cupid

Chapter 4

ZARI is in her room, she’s been locked up for almost a day. Sabado ngayon, at hindi alintana ng kaniyang mga magulang ang pagkukulong niya sa kwarto. Well, para sa kanila’y wala lang naman ito. In fact, her parents already used to it. Sanay na sanay na sila sa pag kukulong nito dahil sa kanilang kaalaman na nag aaral ito at busy sa pag susunog ng sariling kilay.

‘‘Come on, Zari open up!’’ Kaye yelled in anger. Kanina pa kasi siya katok ng katok, halos matanggal na nga ang kaniyang mga kamay. Ngunit tila ba wala lang ito kay Zari.

‘‘What the heck, Zari?! I said open─’’

‘‘Did you really think na mapapa labas mo siya sa paganiyan ganiyan mo?’’ Wika ng kaniyang kapatid kung kaya’t napa hinto siya, at tamad na binalingan ito.

‘‘What do you want me to do then?’’ Said Kaye, her voice is full of sarcasm.

‘‘Just knock it with full of patience, can you?’’ Wika ng kaniyang kapatid, at walang atubiling kinalampag ang pinto.

‘‘What the fuck?!’’ Ilang malulutong pang mura ang pinakawalan ni Kaye habang itinitirik ang sariling mata.

Walang ano ano’y bumukas ang pinto, at iniluwa nuon si Zari. ‘‘What do you think you’re doing? You two, get a life!’’ Singhal niya at nag pakawala ng mahabang buntong hininga.

‘‘Zari, I’m so sorry. Gusto ko lang namang mag pasama na mag shopping eh.’’ Kaye said, pouting.

Zari took a deep breathe, bago muling nag salita. ‘‘Wag akong ayain mo, I’m not into shopping.’’

‘‘Okay, I will not pester you anymore. But can you tell me what’s bothering you?’’ Said Kaye, she looks so worried.

Matamang umiling si Zari, ‘‘It’s nothing. Umalis na kayo, mag rereview pa ako para sa exam.’’

‘‘Mag rereview?’’ Asher retorted.

Zari just nodded in return. ‘‘Liar, next month pa ang midterm.’’ Asher exclaimed.

‘‘So? I’m doing an advance review─’’

‘‘Is that so?’’ Putol nito sa kaniyang sinasabi.‘‘It seems like you’re not reviewing.’’ Wika pa ni Asher habang pinapasadahan ng tingin ang kwarto ni Zari.

‘‘Where’s your notes then?’’ Singit naman ni Kaye kung kaya’t agad na nabaling rito ang atensyon ni Zari.

‘‘None of you ‘biz, Jezryl Kaye.’’ Walang ganang saad ni Zari sakaniyang pinsan.

Kaye quickly shut her mouth because of that.

‘‘Zari, I’m so worried. Actually, we are.’’ Asher said.

‘‘Thank you,’’ Zari said sarcastically. ‘‘But don’t be, I’m Zari.’’

‘‘Oh yeah, my bad. I forgot that you’re an independent variable, so therefore you can stand alone.’’ Asher said then he shook his head.

Zari automatically rolled her eyeballs, ‘‘Makaka alis na kayo.’’ she said, her voice is full of annoyance.

‘‘Zari!’’ Pigil sakaniya ni Kaye.

Agad na napa irap sa kawalan si Zari dahil sa inakto nito.

‘‘Kaye, come on. Let’s go, hindi mo mapipilit ang isang tao, kung simula’t sapul ay ayaw naman talaga nito.’’ Asher said then he quickly took a step backward.