Inlove with my Twin Brother

Eight: Back

Hindi ko na pinansin ang message niya dahil narinig ako ang pagtigil ng sasakyan ni Daddy. He greeted me after he entered the door.

"Daddy." He smiled at me and kissed my forehead. Tinawag niya ang dalawang kasambahay namin at nagpaluto ng mga pagkain.

It's 7:00 pm and tomorrow is my first day at school. I really need to make friends to divert my attention.

Umakyat muna ako para mag-ayos ng sarili. I took a warm bath. Medyo gumagaan na ang pakiramdam ko. Thanks to daddy for letting me stay here. Alam kong busy siya dahil kakatayo pa lamang ng kumpanya niya dito sa Japan pero nagawa pa niya akong asikaduhin.

Bumaba na rin ako dahil tinawag ako ng kasambahay para kumain.

Nakita ko si Daddy sa sala habang may kausap sa phone. A client maybe.

Dumiretso na ako sa dining area. I missed Japanese food!

Hinintay ko muna si Daddy dito bago kumain. He said we're meeting the company's partners tonight.

"I'm really hoping for your success, Daddy." Sabi ko na lamang sa kanya at ngumiti. Eto na yung hinihintay niya. From his experiences in US and other countries, it finally pays off.

"Thank You, Sweetie. This is all for you." He smiled back.

Kumain na kami para mabilis na makapagayos papunta sa company building nila.

I wore a turtle neck sweater, black plants paired with a knee high boots. Dinala ko rin ang coat ko dahil medyo malamig.

It was a ten storey building with a big K infront.

The guards bowed to us. Nakasunod lang ako kay Daddy. I admired the interior. It was a combination of white and brown. May painting sa gilid pagpasok mo na talagang makaagaw atensyon dahil sa laki.

Ang ibang nasa loob ay palabas na. It's almost 8:30 pm. Baka pauwi na sila from their overtime. Baka marami pa silang ginagawa dahil sa projects.

We entered the elevator. Going 9th floor.

We entered Dad's office first.

"Good evening, Sir Santiago. Good evening, Ma'am." She was an American. I wonder if she was Dad's secretary when she is still in the US. I haven't seen him work in the US. Palagi lamang akong bahay-school. Hindi rin kami masyadong nagkikita.

"Who's already there, Jessica?" My dad asked her while opening his laptop.

Umupo muna ako sa sofa sa gilid at kumuha ng  business magazine. It was the latest issue featuring my Dad and Tito Jackson.

Hindi ko naintindihan ang nakasulat dahil naka-Japanese ang mga ito but I know its a congratulation for their company.

Binuklat ko na lamang ang mga pahina at tiningnan ang mga larawan.

"Mr. Jackson will be here soon. He brought his son with him." Napatigil ako sa pagbuklat at napatingin kay Jessica.

"Is it Kit?" Kinakabahang tanong ko. I'm not ready to face him.

"He said he'll bring, Klint. The oldest" tila nabunutan ako ng tinik doon at napabunting hininga.

"Why Koleen? You seemed close with Kit in the Philippines." Daddy eyed me while grinning. He doesn't know anything.

Agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin sa kanya. Hindi ko alam kung anong sasabihin ko. Should I tell him that we were together and I saw him in his condo half naked with a girl? Or I slept with my twin brother knowing I'm Kit's girlfriend?

"You and Kit will really be an asset in this company." Hindi na ako nakapag-react. I can't ruin Daddy's mood. He seemed so happy.

"Y-yes Daddy" Yun na lamang ang naisagot ko at muling tiningnan ang magazine.

I can't let Daddy down. I can't break his heart.

Tumayo na ako nang tawagin muli kami ni Jessica. The executives are already in the 10th floor. Medyo kinakabahan ako. This is my first time to meet them. I can't make a bad impression for them.

Tumunog na ang elevator at lumabas kami. Medyo naginginig pa ang tuhod ko habang tinutungo ang conference room.

I inhailed deeply.

I saw a mid 40's man with a slight white hair. Beside him was an early 20's man. Those eyes. I can still remember those eyes. Parang pareho lamang kung tumingin sa akin dati. Their features are really familiar.

Tito Jackson smiled at me and gave his hand. I immediately shook his hand and said my good evening. I turned to the man beside him as he smiled too. Para akong nakatingin sa mas pinatandang Kit.

"My brother has really inherited my taste in woman." He showed his smirk and gave out his hand.

I reached for his hand pero medyo nagulat ako ng hinalikan niya ang likod ng kamay ko.

"Klint." His dad called him.

Klint just chuckled. "It is a respect, Dad."

I just smiled at them. Pinakilala din ako ni Daddy sa dalawa pang lalaki na nasa mid 40's na rin siguro.

Umupo na lamang kami sa upuang nakapalibot sa isang mahabang lamesa. They are talking about the company.

I looked at Klint and I saw him looking at me too. Medyo kumunot pa ang noo ko ng mapansin iyon pero medyo natawa siya.

"Do you want a surprise?" He said. I looked at him confused.

"What do you mean?" Medyo naguguluhan pa ako.

He just shrugged and looked at his Dad. Ang wierd naman ni Klint. I glanced at him as he looks at his phone.

I checked my phone too. I also messaged mom.

Kinamusta ko muna siya. Pinipilit ko ang sarili kong hindi kamustahin si Jandrick. Fuck. Mabuti at hindi naman nasingit sa usapan ni Mommy.

I looked back at the man talking around me.

"Look back" Klint said and smiled at me.

Lumingon ako sa likod ko at medyo nagulat sa nakita ko. Biglang bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko.

He was wearing a black turtle neck sweater and a white ripped jeans. He removed his coat as he walk towards us. Towards me.

He stopped in front of me. Hindi pa rin ako nakakapagreact. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko. I tried to control my emotions pero may namumuo pa ring luha sa mata ko.

"Dustin." He faced me and wiped my tears using his thumb.

"Kit" Dad went to him and shook his hand.

"Mr. Santiago, its good to see you." He shook hands with my father. Daddy smiled at me and then tapped Kit's shoulder.

Hindi ko maintindihan pero sumasakit ang dibdib ko. Hindi ko alam kung anong maratamdaman ko. Should I say sorry? Should I slap him?

Bumagsak muli ang luha sa mata ko.

"I think my daughter really missed you." My dad just laughed.

Binalik ni Kit ang tingin sa akin and he leaned closer.

"I'm here, baby. There is no escaping now." he whispered as he gently placed a soft kiss on me.