Embraced By The Howling Winds (Antique Series #1)

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

I head to my room right after I successfully enter our house. I gasped because of the coldness in my room, probably I left my AC on.

Dumiretso ako sa cabinet para kumuha ng sando, hoodie at high-waisted denim shorts. I tied my hair in a messy bun and brought my phone and wallet with me.

Bumaba ako at nagtungo sa kusina para kunin ang cakes na pinapasuyo ni Mama. Uminom muna ako ng yogurt drink bago tuluyang umalis sa bahay nang masigurong naisara ko ang pinto at gate ng maayos.

Papalapit na ako sa bahay nina Zai ay dinig na dinig ko ang boses ng taong nagvi-videoke. Kanina nang dumaan ako ay hindi naman sila ganito kaingay. Siguro ay tinamaan na ng alak.

Plano talaga nina Mama na magrenta ng videoke at imbitahan ang mga dating kakilala dito sa Rio de Janiero. Laking Manila si Mama at si Papa naman ay dito lumaki sa Antique. Iilang detalye lang ang alam ko sa love story nila pero ang alam ko lang ay nagtungo si Papa sa Manila para habulin si Mama.

As expected, Tita Zadie's house is beautiful. It's a touch of modern and spanish style of nipa hut. Sinalubong ako ni Mama nang tuluyan akong makaakyat sa hagdanan.

"Anak, tamang-tama ang dating mo." Nakangiting sabi ni Mama.

"Uh medyo natagalan nga ako Mama eh." Nahihiya kong sabi at inilapag ang dalang cake sa parihabang mesa kung saan nakalagay ang lahat ng pagkain.

Mama just shook her head then smiled at me. "Anyways, I'll just go downstairs to check our guests."

"Sige po, Ma."

Nang tuluyang bumaba si Mama ay tumulong ako kay Tita Zadie sa paglalagay ng mga eating utensils sa mesa bago tuluyang umupo sa sofa para hintayin kaming makompleto.

Tita Zadie said Zai and Josh will just buy some alcoholic beverages in 7Eleven and will be back in a jiff, so literally, I'm all alone here in the living room.

I got bored so I went online and it was a perfect timing because Ate Mavis' also active. I tapped the video call icon, and within a few seconds, Ate's face appeared in the screen.

"Merry Christmas Ate!" I greeted lively.

"Oh my! Merry Christmas to you too Nachi!" Ate greeted back and the smile on her lips never left. "I'll be there tomorrow Nachi! Though my flights is in tomorrow afternoon. By the way, I can't wait to be there! And I really miss you and Mama so bad too!"

"I really missed you too, Ate. Don't forget to bring me my gift, hmm?"

"Yeah sure. I got bored here in the house, Navee has her own world, and it's kinda irritating seeing her shooting videos everyday!" Ate complained and rolled her eyes eventually.

"Siya nga pala, kamusta na kayo diyan, Ate? Si Papa, kamusta? Uhh-can you greet him a happy holidays for me?"

I saw how Ate Mavis' expression softens. Our situation is still like this, yet I'm hoping that everything will be fixed. "We're fine here, Nach. Though Papa's continously spoiling Navee with her caprices. And yes of course, I'll make sure that Papa will receive your greeting later."

I flashed my sweetest smile to conceal the envy I felt towards Navee. Sadly, this is really unfair.

"What the heck? Oh my gosh, Nachi! Who's that guy behind you?! Damn, he's so handsome even though the quality of our video call is slightly similar to the quality of japanese porn, blurred!"

My eyes widened in shock after hearing Ate. What? Is she really this bold? Hindi man lang ba siya nahiya na sakaling may makarinig sa kaniya? Oh my gosh, goodness gracious!