Under Pink Skies (Villamor Cousins Series #1)

Chapter 07

"What do you want for your birthday, Ylena?"my mom asked over the phone. Umirap ako.

Today is Saturday. Nakabihis na ako at handa na para pumunta ng bar. My cousin and I were invited by Giana Monteverde, Kael's girlfriend, because it's her birthday.

"Mom, ang layo pa no'n. Just ask me when it's nearer. July 18 pa ngayon tapos August 25 pa ang birthday ko. Ang layo pa!"ani ko habang nagtatali ng buhok.

I am now wearing my black Dolce and Gabbana sleeveless shirt with a pair of blue Dior jeans. I also wear my Louboutin heels and in my hand, there's the Chanel designer purse.

"Anak naman, we are just advancing! You will turn 20 years old this year. Dapat bongga ang party mo, anak."my mom said, joyful. Umirap ulit ako sa pagiging OA niya.

My parents love me so much that they'll do anything I want. They spoiled me of the expensive things when I was a kid. But I want to live a normal life like the other people have.

Last year, I asked them to buy me a car. I expected them to buy a low-priced car but they bought BMW. Kaya hindi ko siya ginagamit dahil baka makakuha iyon ng atensyon ng ibang tao.

Last 4 months, I asked them to buy me a dorm for me to become independent. Tinupad naman nila at ang kinuha pa ay iyong dorm na mayroong tao. But good thing it's my blockmate so it's okay for me.

I don't want to buy a condo just like my cousins have because it's too much. Alam ko din kung paano itipid ang pera at saan iyon gagamitin.

"Tatawag lang ako kapag may naisip na ako, Mom. Bye na muna, may pupuntahan ako, eh. Love you. Send my regards to Daddy."ani ko nang makita ang sasakyan ni Kaye sa gate.

Lumabas ako at inilock ang pinto bago ako pumasok sa sasakyan. Pinaharurot iyon ni Kaye patungo sa bar.

I'm excited to see Arc, again. These past few days, we didn't do the electricity sensation because we're too busy but we're still active on Twitter. Ngayon ay nabawas bawasan na din ang mga projects kaya handa na din ang bokilya ko'ng mapasukan.

We entered the bar and immediately went to the counter where Giana and Kael was. We greeted her a happy birthday and kissed her on the cheeks.

Binigyan ko ng nagtatanong na tingin si Kael na mukhang tangang kakaiwas sa titig ko. Tinapik ko siya sa balikat nang makitang sumayaw muna si Giana sa dancefloor.

"Kael, where's Arc?"tanong ko ngunit iniwas niya ang paningan niya sa akin. Kumunot ang noo ko. Is there something I don't know?

"Uh, Si Arc! Oo, uhm... Hindi daw siya makapunta, eh. F-Family dinner daw, so... Family comes first, hindi ba?"aniya at sumimsim sa wine. Tumaas ang isang kilay ko nang mapansin kong may pagkautal ang boses niya.

Umubo siya nang tumingin sa akin. Tinaas ko ang kilay ko. Is it just me, or he's really trying to lie?

My hand flew on his forehead and felt him stiffened at what I did. Dinamdam kong mabuti ang noo niya kung may sakit ba siya ngunit agad din niyang kinuha ang kamay ko at ngumisi, batid kong kabado siya.

"May sakit ka ba? Teka, tatawagin ko si Gia."ani ko at tatayo na sana nang pigilan niya ako.

"Wag na. I-I'm fine..."aniya. Tinaas ko ulit ang kilay ko at hinawi ang nakaponytail ko'ng buhok.

"Are you sure?"tanong ko na nakataas pa din ang kilay. He nodded and drank his wine.

Hindi ako kumbinsido sa sagot niya kaya kukunin ko na sana ang cellphone sa loob ng purse ko nang pinigilan niya ako. He smiled, shyly.

"Okay lang talaga ako, Xy. Don't worry."aniya at ngumiti. I sighed and ordered Maria Clara.

"May bagong transferee ba sa school niyo?"tanong niya bigla. I looked at him and saw him watching how the bartender mixed the gins. Tinignan ko din iyon.

"Oo. Si Frida. She's my enemy. Aura palang niya, ang baho na."ani ko at sumimsim sa wine nang i-serve na iyon ng bartender.

"Is she nice?"tanong niya ulit. Hindi ko alam kung bakit niya ako pinapakwento sa kaaway ko pero nag open-up nalang din ako.

"Nope. To me, she's not. To others, she is. Her true attitude is behind her mascara. I hate plastic people so I hate her."ani ko at uminom ulit ng wine. He watched me drink it before he spoke.

"You should stay away from the people that can hurt you. Even when you can't."makahulugang aniya at nagpaalam.

And he left me there, confused of what he's trying to say...

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xoxo