Ang Pangit Mo!

Chapter 4

Chapter 4
Full Pack

Well, this a bit awkward...

Napatingin ako sa kasalukuya'y kumakain na si Crash at Chan. Nakakailang dahil nagmula pa sila sa isang misunderstanding. Crash's eating his bacon and egg sandwich quietly. Si Chan ay kumakain ng mango crepe. Ako naman, kanin at itlog.

Naiilang na akong kumain ng itlog dahil sa sinabi ni Crash kagabi. He's a natural pervert. I guess it runs in the genes.

"So, where'd you sleep last night?" mahinang tanong ni Chan. They weren't meeting each other's gazes. What an awkward set up. Instead of looking at them, I glued my stare on my food. Eggs.

"In my room, ate."

The formality's killing me! Mukha siyang maamo dahil sa pagsasabi niya ng 'ate.' He looks like a puppy (an ugly, conceited and overly narcissistic puppy) in front of a Great Dane.

"What time did you arrive?"

Still not looking at her, he replied, "I just stayed outside, ate. I didn't fetch prostitutes just like you thought I would." Hindi siya galit nang sinabi niya 'yon. Hindi rin naman na-guilty si Chan. It seems normal for them.

"That's good. Progress," wika ni Chan. Mas tumahimik ang dining room. "May I ask what you were doing outside?"

Crash heaved out a sigh. "Sat down by the falls and listened to music, ate." I believe Chan is over protective. That's for a change dahil mostly, lalaki talaga 'yung ganyan.

"Well, that's impressive... and seemingly unusual."

Lumipas ang ilang minuto. I had to brew them some coffee because I insisted to. Hindi kasi ako sanay sa coffee maker na 'yan. Kaya I did it the old-fashioned way.

"Have you formally introduced yourself to Xiara, Zachary?" tanong ni Chan sa kanya.  Agad na napatingin si Crash sa akin. Formally? Woah. More like in a perverted kind of way. He chuckled and said, "Yes po."

I rolled my eyes. So, now he's lying. He's unbelievable!

She looked at me and smiled. "And have you introduced yourself to him?" I gave her a knowing smile but then frowned when I met Crash's gaze. What a loser.

"I'm afraid I haven't." I smiled. "And so has he."

Nawala ang ngiti sa mukha niya nang sinabi ko ito. Tiningnan siya ng masama ni Chan kaya yumuko nalang siya nang nagkatinginan sila.

"Zachary, I told you to be nice. Your in my house. I'm the law."

Nakayuko parin, sinabi niyang, "It's always you po." Woah! Nakakailang talaga! Ang bait niya, nasusuka na ako! Anong kalokohan 'to?

"Good." She looked at me and smiled. So, I did the same and said, "Hello, young lad. I go by the name Xiara Nyte Alonzo."

He rolled his eyes and said, "Yeah, whatever." Pero nang napansin niyang nakatingin si Chan sa kanya, ngumiti siya at nagsabing, "Yeah, it's nice to meet you Xiara. I'm Crash Astor."

"Full name, please." Napatingin siya kay Chan. She chuckled for a moment. He sighed and said, "I'm Crash Zachary Astor. Nice to meet you, Xiara."

Chan cheerfully clapped her hands. "Xiara, I'm Cerise Chantelle Astor. I officially welcome you to my territory." I smiled at her and said thanks.

What's with her and formal introductions? This is such an unusual family. Sa amin kasi, hindi talaga ganito. Nakakailang nga naman dito. Lahat sila, nage-English. Mas maganda sa kanila dahil natural 'yung dating tapos may unique accent.

Pag nage-English siguro ako sa amin, iisipin nilang magpapakamatay na ako.

"Well, that's sealed!"