"Sharap."
Kuya's mouth was full with food at hindi siya maistorbo sa pagkain niya.
"Dahan-dahan lang." I chuckled.
"Ang sarap kasi talaga! Di ba Jake?" sabi ni Kuya.
I shut up at nagkatitigan kami ni Jacob. His eyes were full of emotion and I felt my heart clench.
"Sobra. Just like the old times."
Jacob looked at me lovingly.
Kumabog yung puso ko sa sinabi niya. Gago tong lalakeng to. Nanlaki tuloy ang mga mata ni Kuya.
"Huh?" Kuya's eyebrows furrowed.
"I mean, yung mga luto ni Mommy. I miss it. Masarap din kasi."
Tumango lang si Kuya but I know more.
Those were the days that I'll spend a night in his condo where we'll make love the whole night. Then came the morning, I'd cook him breakfast and he'll never forget to tell me how beautiful I am in his kitchen and how delicious I am— I mean, what I cooked daw.
"Ako na lang maghuhugas ng pinggan. Can you just tour Jake around the house?"
Nanlaki yung mata ko sa sinabi ni Kuya. Huh? No!
"No, Kuya. Ako na maghuhugas." I smiled.
"Nah, baby, it's alright. Ako na."
I frowned.
"You should spend quality time together, Kuya."
Kuya laughed.
"We have three months to do that. Para naman makilala niyo ang isa't isa."
Oh. We already know each other Kuya. We've known each other for 3 years and been together for 2 years, for fuck's sake.
"Brent-" Jacob said but he cut him off.
"No buts or kayo ang maghuhugas dito." sabi ni Kuya.
"Argh, fine." I said.
I glared at Jacob and started walking. He raised his hands up as if surrendering. He walked with me too.
Hinarap ko siya nung malayo na kami sa kitchen.
"No talking. Ako lang magsasalita and you should follow me without comments." I raised my brow at him at humalukipkip ako.
He smiled.
"Bossy. As always."
"Shut up." I glared at him.
He just laughed and we proceed walking.
"This is the garden. There are flowers here and plants and it's green." I said sarcastically.
I heard Jacob chuckled and it's the hottest chuckle I've ever heard. I glowered at him though.
I showed him everything in the house, and the guest rooms. We were walling at the last room on the second floor when he spoke.
"Where's your room?" He asked.
Tumalikod ako sa kanya at sumulyap sa mga gamit dito.
"None of your business." I said coldly.
"Lyle-" He touched my elbow and I flinched.
"Don't. Touch. Me." I said.
"No, Lyle, we have to talk."
"There's nothing we should talk about Kuya Jake."
He took a deep breath.
"Please don't fucking call me that."
I smirked.
"Why? I can call you whatever I want Kuya Jake."
"Baby." His voice was hoarse.
All the memories came running back to me and my heart clenched at what he called me.
"Do not fucking call me that!" I shouted.
"I will if you will call me Jacob. And please don't shout!" He exclaimed.
"I will fucking do what I want to because this is my house!"
"Baby please, that dirty mouth of yours is giving me idea what I should do with it." He closed his eyes and breathed deeply.
"You think I'm still the marupok Lila for you?" I laughed.
Partly, yes. I mean, yes! I still am that girl but I won't give him the satisfaction. I'm strong. Kaya mo 'yan, Lila!
"Baby, I know this fucked up-"
"You're fucked up. Don't call me baby while boyfriend mo yung Kuya ko."
"No, let me explain." He sounded desperate.
"Hey, are you two okay?"
Nanlamig ako nang narinig ko ang boses ni Kuya. I bit my lip and I saw Jacob looked at it. He's not making this easier.
"Yeah." We both said.
"I heard shouting."
Kumunot ang noo ni Kuya. Jacob just shrugged.
"Kuya Jake and I-"
"We're just debating on what room I should be staying." He said.
"Huh? You'll be staying in my room."
Nanahimik kaming tatlo and it's the most awkward 5 seconds of my life.
"Or not." dagdag niya.
Kuya laughed and coughed awkwardly. Jacob was silent. I laughed.
"Oo nga naman. Why are we debating that? Kuya Jake can stay in your room." I said sweetly.
Something flashed across Jacob's eyes and I refused to acknowledge it.
"No, no. He can stay here. Besides, my room is across and Lila's room is beside this room." Kuya said.
I groaned internally. He just told him my room.
"I can stay wherever you want me to. I- I just thought I want to respect your privacy." Jacob said.
"Well, yeah. That was kinda inconsiderate of me." Kuya smiled forcedly.
"I should probly head downstairs." Kuya said and walked out of the room.
I cross my arms and raised a brow at Jacob who was still looking at me.
"Follow him."
He sighed.
"Baby, I'll stay in this room whether you like it or not." He said and walked out too
I just sighed and growled in frustration.
