My relationship with Jacob had escalated from nothing to civil. Kuya has been confused kung bakit laging naiiba pakikituring namin ng boyfriend niya sa isa't isa.
What can we say? We're weird.
"Hey, give me the popcorn."
I shoot daggers across him. Kuya just chuckled. Kanina pa kami nagbabangayan ni Jacob sa popcorn.
He just showed me his tongue out and I groaned.
We always do this. Yes, even noong kami pa, we always argue over foods. Jacob just likes to tease me.
"Ugh, stupid! Give me that, you little piece of shit!" I uttered.
Jacob snorted and Kuya smiled and messed my hair.
"Stop cussing you girl."
"E kasi naman, yang jowa mo!" sabi ko.
"Just give that pig her food."
"Kuya!" I exclaimed and they laughed together.
We were watching when we heard the doorbell ring. I furrowed my brows in confusion.
"I'll go get it." Kuya said.
Nagkatitigan kami ni Jacob and I was the one who looked away first. I was wondering who could the visitor be.
"Kuya? Who's that?" I asked.
"Wait, Mom-"
Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at lumingon ako.
"Oh, sweetie- Jake?"
Nagulat kaming lahat. Kami, dahil nandito si Mommy at Daddy at si Mommy at Daddy dahil nandito si Jacob.
"Mrs. Adriano!" Jacob smiled cheekily and went to hug her.
"Oh, Jakey, you're here!" Mom squealed like a teenager.
"Jacob." Dad said and nodded, smiling a little.
"Sir." He said and they shook hands.
Nakanganga kaming dalawa ni Kuya. How the heck do they know each other?
"So, what are you doing here? I'm surprised!" Mom said while looking at Jacob.
He was wearing a shirt and a jersey shorts. Yeah, who wouldn't wonder?
"Um-" Jacob said.
We were panicking. And before anyone had breathed, all hell broke shit.
"He's Lyle's boyfriend."
Nanlaki ang mga matang tumingin kami kay Kuya. He knows?! I almost dropped my jaw.
Then I saw what his eyes were telling me. We should go with the flow.
"What? Why didn't we know this?" Mom asked.
"Since... when?" Dad asked, unsmiling but not mad either.
"Mom, it- well, it just happened." I reasoned.
"Oh. Naunahan niyo ako. I was supposed to be the one to introduce you to each other. I already told your Dad that."
"Mom!" I said, blushing.
Dad just sighed and shook his head.
"So, why are you here, son?" Dad asked.
What the fuck? Why is he calling him son already?
Jacob swallowed.
"I-I— Um, Sir."
"Oh honey what happened?" Mom asked.
"Mom and Dad kind of, um, they're having a divorce. I figured I can't stay there with them because it's killing me. I called them for help and I- sorry if I stayed here. I can just go back-"
"No, no, no. It's fine." Mom smiled.
We breathed a breath of relief. Mom was always that understanding.
We looked at Dad and he just nodded.
"I'll leave the talking to your Mom. I'm gonna go and rest."
We just nodded at Dad. He always loved Mom and everything she likes, Dad likes too. Kapag okay si Mom, okay na rin si Dad. So freaking submissive.
"So where are you staying? Lyle's room?" Mom asked and smiled mischievously.
"Mom!" I said, my cheeks turning red.
"What?" She chuckled. "It's normal for couples!"
"Um, no Ma'am. I stay in the guest room."
"Stop calling me Ma'am. I'm not your boss." Mom said.
"Uh, you are-"
"Just call me Mom." She winked.
I looked at Kuya and it broke me. He looks so sad. Fuck! Jacob was his boyfriend but he pushed me to him because he's afraid to show his sexuality. Fuck!
"Mom, I'll head upstairs. Medyo masama pakiramdam ko." Kuya said and kissed Mom's cheek.
"Okay honey. Get well."
Jacob looked at him with pain in his eyes. I know, Jacob, I know.
Mom insisted that Jacob be staying in my room. She was planning to prepare the guest rooms because our grandparents will be visiting us next week.
Fortunately, after a month, Lolo got better. Yes, it was already a month. They wanted to surprise us but unfortunately, baliktad ang nangyari.
Dad was okay with Jacob staying in my room. He just told me to use condoms. I seriously blushed at that. He shouldn't support it! I mean, not that I haven't done it. But, still...
"I'm sorry I dragged you in this mess." Kuya smiled sadly.
My heart broke.
"No, Kuya-"
"Just pretend Lyle. Like you love him and that he does too. I really can't send Jacob back because his house was so fucked up. Please do it for me."
I didn't realize I was crying.
"Kuya, no, he's your boyfriend. I can't hurt you."
"You won't, baby girl. It's just a small act. Please?"
He kissed my knuckles and I can't do anything but nod.
Hindi pa kami nag-uusap ni Jacob. Kuya helped him transfer his things to my room. I left the both of them. They need to talk.
I was the one who cooked our dinner. I cooked Sinigang na Ilocano and fish fillet. I was almost done cooking and preparing when Mom came in.
"Mom." I smiled.
"Hey, sweetie." Mom said as she sat.
"Patapos na rin ako Mom." I said.
"Hmm. I just can't believe you're finally having a boyfriend." Mom said dreamily.
I blushed.
"Why is it such a big deal Mom?"
"Oh, it is! I thought you were lesby for not having a boyfriend since birth. You're beautiful and sexy, sweetie. You and Jacob deserve each other."
Despite the ache I felt for Kuya and Jacob's relationship, I was genuinely touched sa sinabi ni Mom. I smiled.
"Thanks Mom, and for understanding."
I called the boys for dinner and I saw Kuya became better than earlier. Mom checked on him and he said he's already fine.
We chatted over dinner. Jacob was actually having his OJT in Dad's company that's why close ma silang tatlo. Dad was so proud of him, saying na ang galing niya.
There was a proud smile on his face. He liked Jacob for me. I shouldn't like it, but I do.
And now, I have to be in this most fucked up situation.
