Since high school palang kami magkaibigan nitong si Celine. At times, I drop her sa bahay nila especially kung medyo gabi na or when I ask permission from her parents na may pupuntahan kami. I barely see Tita Joan and Tito Aljim. Coincidence lang siguro o sadyang busy lang sila. Di ko din malaman. Soft-spoken at down-to-earth na tao si Celine as with her parents. Si Khalil, yung kuya ni Celine eh mabait naman pero over protective minsan. Saka... geek. Computer ng computer. Haaay! Are boys really meant for that thing?
Di ko maiwasang manotice how nice their house is.
Fully furnished ang 2-storey American inspired ang bahay nila fronting an overlooking view of Bay; atop of a hill. Hindi kalakihan pero sleek and clean. Sakto lang para sa kanila. Back of it ay ang 50 sq-m lot where they often use for recreational activities.
“I can clearly remember nung bata pa kami. Papa used to place an inflatable pool sa may center while si Mama eh busy sa pagbi-bake ng cookies and pagprepare ng orange juice para sa makukulit niyang anak at mahal niyang asawa.” Celine cheerfully narrated her childhood days.
“And now that you’re growing up, tinransform na xa. Yung bahay-kubo na modern style niyo Best, sinong nagdesign?”
“Ahh! Si Papa nagconceptualize niyan. Nakita niya sa isang kaibigan at kasama din sa trabaho tapos dinagdagan lang ng kanyang unique touches.
“Cute.”
“Celine.” Khalil called her at nangangailangan ata ng tulong. Unti-unti nang dumadami ang bisita at around 7pm. May naka-set up na stage at band instruments. Buffet style ang diner service with delectable foods except, of course, pork-based recipes. Everything is ready and organized. Only relatives and close friends ang invited. Inisip ko namang tama lang para di masyadong mahal.
Impressed na ako sa entire preparation from the setup ng venue to the details ng bahay.
Nang may biglang tumabi.
“How are you related to the celebrants?”
Okay. I'll buy this conversation. New friend, perhaps?
“Parents ng bestfriend ko. Si Celine.”
“I see. I am Stephen, by the way.”
“Melissa” then we shake hands.
Stephen is a nursing student. 22 years old, 5’6”, Moreno, smart at athletic ang body built. He is likeable by the way. My sixth sense tells me he is wonderful person.
“Hey Best! So you already know each other?”
“Oo. Bago lang din, Best.”
“I see. Stephen is a family friend.” Sabay akbay ni Celine kay Stephen.
Our conversation lasted until Celine, Khalil and Spencer walked in. Nagsama na kaming lima plus Tita Joan and Tito Aljim sa isang round table malapit sa stage. Kindda awkward but the spouses wanted me to sit with them. Ang sweet nga.
BINABASA MO ANG
Into My Twisted Sphere
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