"Happy birthday, son!" Mom greeted me.
Binigyan ko siya ng ngiti. "Thanks, mom." I said and gave her a kiss on a cheek.
"Uwi ka agad, ha. Maghahanda ako ng pagkain mamayang gabi at iluluto ko ang lahat ng paborito mo."
I chuckled and nodded at her. "Yes, mom. Uuwi ako."
The door in our house suddenly open at pumasok ang babaeng kinamumuhian ko. "Happy birthday, Xyrone love!" She shouted.
I crossed my arms. "What are you doing here?" Don't tell me she's planning to wreck my birthday?
She raised something in her hand. A box and a paper bag. "May regalo kasi ako at susunduin kita."
I open my mouth to speak but mom suddenly inserted. "France, hija. Buti naman at nandito ka na." Mom said. "I want to ask favor, France. Kung ayos lang sa'yo."
"Anything po, tita."
Lumipat ang tingin ni mama sa'kin at kay France and smiled. "Gusto kong mag-date kayong dalawa ni Xyrone."
What?
My eyes widen. "What the fuck, no!" I shouted.
This is insane! Really insane. I can't date her! Plus, it's my freaking birthday. Bakit siya pa ang maging kasama ko? My mom is crazy.
"Watch you mouth Xyrone Keith Magdalema!" Agad akong tumahimik sa sinabi ni mama. She's mad.
Tumingin ulit siya kay France with a happy face. What a quick change of mood. "Okay lang ba sa'yo, France?"
She nodded. "Opo, tita! Alam niyo naman po na payag ako diyan."
No. Damn it! Sira na talaga ang araw ko, this the worst shit! "Mag bihis ka na, Xyrone at makapaghanda ka sa date niyo ni France. Wear something appropriate, son!" She said.
Agad ako umiling at tumalikod. Padabog ako umakyat sa taas at hinampas ang pinto sa kwarto. Tangina! Nakakairita na talaga! Kinuha ko ang unan at kumot at tinapon sa kung saan.
My birthday's are really especial to me pero simula ng dumating siya, naging magulo na. Pati buhay ko naging magulo na. There's only one thing to do...
I'll tell her to stay away and this time, sisiguraduhin kong she'll cry and never want to see me again.
BINABASA MO ANG
Exchanged Hearts (Complete)
Short Story"Lahat kaya kong ibigay sa'yo kasi mahal kita." Started: May 13, 2018 Finished: August 26, 2018