Catch Me ✔

II - Andrew

"Ma, nasaan yung je--"

"In your cabinet, I just folded it, anak."

"You're the best, thanks ma. Kaso di ko pa nasabi kung ano yun eh.."

"Your jersey.. right?" Mom smiled.

"Right." I grinned. "Ma, pa-good luck kiss. I badly need it." Mom pouted her lips and kissed me on the cheek.

"You'll be the MVP after the game and the captain ball next year. Galingan mo!" Hinawakan ni mama ang magkabilang pisngi ko at pinisil.

"Right. I will, ma." I winked and took a bite of the cookie I'm holding.

"Mommy! Si Andrew kinuha yung cookie ko, pabaon mo sakin yin diba? Kinuha na naman, so annoying." Nakangusong lumapit si Angela kay mommy para magsumbong habang papalayo naman ako pero nabangga ako... kay dad. Napapikit ako ng mariin. Sermon na naman!

"Some things just don't change, right Drew? Treat your sister to dinner later after your game. I'm sure you'll win." Dad tapped my shoulder and smiled.

"Yes! Hindi ako gagastos mamaya!"

"Cheerleader, make sure your brother's team wins!"

My brows creased and looked at mama who shrugged, then I turned to my sister who stuck her tongue out.

"Pa! Hindi pwede. I have to go to--"

"No, go straight home later after you treat your sister to dinner."

"Love, nag-rhyme lahat!" Mama laughed.

"Really? Should we rhyme together later too?"

"EW?" Sabay naming reaksyon ni Angela.

"Ah we better go. Andrew, I think you should wear your jersey first?" Angela's brow shot up then we left the kitchen where mom and dad... hmm..

"Your skirt's too short! Pwede ko bang sabihin sa naggagawa ng damit niyong pahabain ang suot niyo? Boys will look--"

"Andrew, can you not?"

"Siguraduhin lang nilang di ka nila babastusin, babasagin ko bungo nila." Angela made faces then I lightly hit her forehead.

"Dali na, male-late tayo sa calltime! Bagal mo."

"Now, we're on 4th quarter and Final game between Harell University and Culkin Colleges. Let's see... this game is critical for both teams, if one of them wins, they'll be the champion. Will it be a 3-peat championship for Harell University? Or a new win for Culkin Colleges?"

No. I won't let that Culkin Colleges kids win.
Lagi lang silang sa Top 2 lang simula ng manalo kami. It's best for them to just stay there.

76-77

77 is our score, I had to focus more. This free throw shot will make us win. Lumingon ako sa kapatid kong parang natatae ang itsura. I want to laugh so loud but.. no. Mamaya na lang. Kailangan kong mag-focus.

"5 seconds remaining! If this shot is a success, we'll see th--eyy! Home's score is already 78! And... time's up! It's a 3-peat win for the Harell University! Congratulations to both teams!"

Siraulo ba tong Rivero na to? Kanina pa ako binubunggo ah. Sige, keep your cool, Andrew. What's important is we won!

Our captain ball received the trophy and tapped my shoulder. "Pendleton, I'll be passing the captain ball to you now!" Graduating student na kasi si Castro.