Narrator's Pov
Pagalit na isinara ng isang matandang babae ang pintuan pagkapasok palang nilang mag-asawa sa living room. Nandoon lahat ang pamilya nila. Dahil sa ilang buwan narin silang hindi nagkikita, napagpasyahan nilang kumain samasama.
Pero mukhang hindi magandang hapunan ito dahil sa masama ang dating ng matandang babae habang kabaligtaran naman ang lagay ng asawang lalake, nakuha pang ngumisi ito.
"What happened?" Someone asked in an attempt to clear the confusion arising among the family members who were watching the two elderly come in with opposite moods.
"Someone just proved that I do appear much friendlier than some. I made a new friend while Mrs. lady here was dumped." He happily reported, which earned him a fist from the old lady.
"Hmm, that shouldn't come as a surprise"
"Shut it, Ivan. You and I both know you ain't the friendliest either." The angry grandma retorted.
Yep. Mr. Gentleman and Mrs. Lady are no other than Ivan's grandparents.
"...now we know where I got it from." He quietly uttered, but all of them heard.
"Who made her angry, grandpa?" Ivan's sister interrupted before Ivan and their grandmother start to bicker again.
"Hahahaha. Her name is.... darling, what was her name?" Napatigil naman ang dalawang magasawa dahil sa narealize nila.
"Matanda na talaga kayo, Lola." Ives uttered as his attention went back to his phone.
"See, see! Because you were too happy, you forgot to ask for her name." Mrs. Lady pointed at Mr. Gentleman who frowned upon the realization.
"Darling, we were both drowned in our own emotions. How could you put the blame on me solely?"
They both sighed.
"Anyways, if we ever find her, she can be a potential fiance for Ives." Kibit balikat na sabi ng Lolo nila.
"That's too early, Grandpa--- nevermind, I'm just remembering now that Ivan had one at 6 years old."
"Ahhh! Husband, she did mention that she's enrolling at RedWine. We can meet her then." Their Grandma said. Tumango naman ang Mama ni Ives who in turn secretly glared at her for encouraging his Grandma's plans.
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So, Ivan's direct family is as follows:
Sibling: 1 Sister
Jean Shikaiken, she graduated a year ago and now pursuing a career as a fashion designer.
Cousins: 3
Ives Shikaiken, goes to RedWine University, he's 2 years ahead his grade.
Holly Clarke, she's a year older than Ivan and also goes to RedWine University. Their Mom, who was a Shikaiken, married into the Freet family, hence the different last name.
Hailey Clarke, older sister of Holly Freet. Teaches at RedWine University
Mrs Lady - Mr. Gentleman
John Shikaiken - Irene Shikaiken
Jean Shikaiken
Ivan Shikaiken
Julius Shikaiken - Cee Shikaiken
Ives Shikaiken
Jenny Shikaiken Clarke - Hugh Clarke
Hailey Clarke
Holly Clarke
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"Anyways, narinig ko na merong bagong Robinson na nagenroll, alam mo ba ito?" Sumeryoso naman si Ivan at tiningnan ang Lola niya. His back straightened as he recalled the tiny Robinson whom he pushed to the back of his mind.
"I'm aware. You asked?" His eyes darkened as he rose an eyebrow to his Grandma.
"They are starting to get careless. We are not sure if it's intentional or not. Any ideas?"
Ivan paused before answering. He knew more than he let on, but some things are just not meant to be revealed by him.
"They are hunting a group, that's all. Don't think too much. Their problem will not creep into our hands as long as I won't let them." Tumayo na si Ivan para sana bumalik sa kwarto niya pero pinigilan siya ng Mama niya.
"Ivan, mukhang meron kang alam. Balak mo bang sabihin ito saamin?" He gazed at his Mom, deciding if he should let some secrets loose to calm her down. Eventually, he sighed and tried to satiate their curiosity with as little information he can manage.
"They could not hunt them down at Izeiah High so they had to bring the chase to RedWine. Do not look into it."
"Something's bothering you."sabi nanaman ng Mama niya.
"Stop it Mom, it's not worth it." Nagtuloy tuloy na siya sa pagpunta sa kwarto niya.
'She's not worth it.' his heart echoed as the door closed and questions remain unanswered.
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