The Tables Have Turned

Chapter 24: Like

"Yeah, I'm sorry Sir." sabi ko.

Earlier, end up with us having a water fight. Me and Shizuku didn't get to school because we were soaking wet, thanks to Kiyan who started everything.

We took our second bath this morning and when mama was about to go fetch us some clothes Kris immediately stopped her, claiming that she has some clothes for us and when we saw it, I kind a like it and very much for Shizuku. She practically jumped at Kris and hugged her.

Her's was a below-the-knee length dress with laces at the hem. There was a tie around the waist for you if you want to adjust it. And the stap are match with the laces on the hem. It's beige. Just imagine a girl with braided pigtails would wear.

Mine was way simplier, just how I like things. Its actually an off-shoulder blue dress pero hindi ko ginawa kasi tataas at tataas rin naman ito kung gagalaw ako. And the rest just fall until to my knees.

'Why are you apologizing? Remember that I always tell you that you don't need to come here at school when this time comes around. You should rest like your team, you're their coach. You work too. All of you deserve a rest before the game. Don't worry about your subjects, I'll take care of it.'

"Thanks Mr. Thorn." sabi ko through the phone sa principal namin.

'Whatever happened that stopped you from going to school, is definitely a blessing in disguise. Faith wants you to take a break.'

I think too Mr. Thorn. Nakita ko si Kiyan kung paano siya nagreact sa fact na papasok pa rin kami ng paaralan ni Shizuku.

Napangiti na lang ako sa thought. Hindi sa assuming ha pero mahahalata mo naman ang intention ni Kiyan eh. Lalo na pag-alam mo kung paano siya mag-isip and I gain knowledge about that during our practices.

"Thank you so much Sir. I really appreciate it."

'Okay. Take and enjoy your rest but not too much because the game is tomorrow. I wish you all the best.'

I laughed. We said our goodbye and end the call.

Mr. Anthony Thorn is my Uncle. He's not a sibling to any of my parents but he was treated like one.

After the call I head downstair to have fun with the people in this house. Kanina pa umalis para trabaho sina mama at Kris.

I saw Christie on the carpet in the living room playing with her cards while Kiyan was at the sofa having his own cards.

"Do you have any Red or 4?"

Wait are they playing...

"Uno!?" sabi ko. As I arrive and sat beside Kiyan.

"Yes." he then looked at my dress and looked me in the face. He was having this face. "Shouldn't it be an off-shoulder dress?"

"It is."

He nod. "It really brings out your eyes." he said smiling softly.

Badump.

"Ow My Gooooosh!" sigaw ni Shizuku galing taas. Nakalimutan kong nasa bathroom pa pala siya noong lumabas ako.

Napalingon naman kaming lahat sa hagdan kung saan nakatayo si Shizuku. She was twirling her dress.

She looks familiar...

"I feel so much like Marnie" she almost whispered.

Yeah right! Marnie!

Both me and Kiyan shared a look and when I look at Christie, she looked so confused.