Freaking Romance in Progress (Double Trouble Series #1)

POHEO 19

Chapter 19

Greetings

Kinabukasan, nadatnan ko si Popoy sa hapagkainan na mukhang kulang sa tulog.

"Good morning, Poy," I greeted him.

Mukha siyang nahimasmasan galing sa malalim na pag-iisip at napatingin sa akin.

"Morning, Ate," sagot niya sa mababang tono. Napangisi ako.

Dumiretso ako sa ref para kunin yung gatas ko at nagsalin sa baso.

"Looks like someone woke up at the wrong side of bed," pagpaparinig ko sabay inom ng gatas.

Hinintay ko ang isasagot niya ngunit nang lumipas ang ilang segundo at mauubos ko na rin ang iniinom kong gatas, wala pa rin akong response na natanggap.

Nilapag ko na ang baso sa sink at humarap sa kanya.

"Hey—" But someone cut me off.

"Boo!"

"Ahhh!" I shouted and pushed the monster before me, laughing like it was the funniest thing in his life!

"Romeo!" Inis ko siyang hinampas ng sandok na nakapa ko sa sink.

"What a great morning, indeed," he grinned at me.

I cursed under my breath. "Jerk."

I shook my head in disbelief. I couldn't believe him. Aga-aga, naninira ng mood. I was so excited a while ago because I was decided to visit the mansion in front of our house, really hoping to see Agnes. Kagabi pa ako halos di makatulog kakaisip at dahil na rin sa excitement na nararamdaman.

"Kain na, Señorita," anang Romeo nang mahimasmasan na sa pagtawa.

Samantalang napapakamot na lang ng ulo ang kapatid niya sa kanyang tabi. I rolled my eyes at him and sit on my favorite spot of the dining table.

"Where's mom and dad? And why are you here this early?"

"Sinamahan niya si Tita Jupiter mag-grocery which I told her unnecessary since kaya na naman ni Tita but your mom insisted. Your dad's in his office, kakatapos lang mag-breakfast so I'm here to help you prepare for school Señorita," he said emphasizing the last word he addressed me with.

I snorted. "What am I? A baby? I definitely can handle myself. I'm already in college. You should know that."

"Then you should also know it's improper to talk when your mouth is full," he lectured and sighed. "For me, you're still that immature brat I used to know three years ago."

I stiffened.

That was so... foul.

It was just a simple remark but those words hit me like shit. They all knew I hate it. I hate talking about that.

I shook my head and wiped my lips. Nilapag ko na ang kubyertos na hawak ko sa akin pinggan dahilan para umangat ang tingin sa akin ni Romeo at Popoy.

"I'm full," I said.

Damn. I totally lost my appetite.

I walked passed through them but Romeo managed to stand immediately to grab my arm.

"Hey, I didn't mean it that way. I'm sorry..."

I faced him. Kung kanina ay puno ng kapilyuhan ang kanyang mga mata, ngayon ay nagsusumamo ang mga ito, looking so guilty.

I couldn't help but sigh and release my arm from his grip. Hilaw akong ngumisi sa kanya.

"You're right. I'm still that immature girl you used to know three years ago."