Monarch High: War of the Brats

CHAPTER 19

I didn't expect I could find a family in sovereigns. I was too... unfriendly before that even my classmates didn't want to approach me because they said I was too quiet, too rich, too smart, and too much for everyone.

When Hurricane came, I told myself that I'd keep her as my friend because she was the only one. Until I've got many... and many...

I was so happy but also... scared. My friends... they aren't being liked by dad. Especially hurricane. It's sad... But I know, at the end of the day, I can see myself choosing my what my parents want for me. It's tiring... yet that's the only thing I can do. I'm not strong enough to disappoint anyone. I couldn't stand on my own. I don't decide for myself. I wanted everyone to like me... because when that happens... Dad will be so much happy. I like seeing dad happy. I feel so proud and overwhelmed. Like he's proud that I'm his daughter.

I wish time will come so that I can do whatever I want... Marami akong gustong gawin... gustong sabihin... I don't want them left unsaid.

"Uy!"

I regained myself back from my reverie when Yani snapped her fingers in front of my face. Yumuko ako sa hawak kong box na galing sa kanya, regalo nya na naman kay Jason.

"Why? May sasabihin ka pa ba?" tanong ko.

She made a face. "Hindi ka naman yata nakikinig, eh!"

I wrinkled my nose. "I'm listening, alright."

"Okay. Basta ibigay mo 'yan, ah! 'Wag mong kakalimutan!"

I smiled. "Okay, Yani. I promise I won't forget it."

"Teka nga pala, anong sabi nya noong tinanggap nya 'yung regalo ko?"

I pushed my lips in a thin line and gathered all the sweet words in the world. "Uh... He said that... He likes your letter and your choice of words. He can feel your love for him by just reading your letter."

Nanlaki ang mga mata nya at tumalon-talon habang yumayakap sa 'kin. "Talaga?! Talaga?! Sa tingin mo ba may pag-asa na ako sa kanya?!"

I pursed my lips and sighed. "He's got a lot of girls, Yani. But there's a thin possibility. Just don't assume too much."

"Okay! Basta, sweet iyong feedback nya sa mga regalo ko, okay na ako! Konting kembot na lang 'yan, 'no!"

I bit the muscle inside my cheek just to restrain myself from telling her that I'm lying and that Jason told me that her letter was chessy.

"Sige, sige! Kailangan ko na talagang umalis. Naiihi na ako, eh!"

Tumango naman ako. Akala ko aalis na sya pero hindi parin sya umaalis sa harapan ko kaya nagtanong na ako. "Bakit?"

Umiling sya at ngumisi. "Wala. Nagtataka lang ako. Madalas ko kayong nakikita ni Jason na magkasama. Wala ka man lang bang crush doon?"

I looked at her and sighed. "There's a rule-

"Oo nga! Alam ko na iyon! Sinabi mo na diba?! Eh, what if walang rule? Crush mo?"

My forehead twisted. "Jason's your crush. You shouldn't ask me that."

She shrugged. "Why not? Curious lang naman ako."

"He's nice to every girl, but I can't seem to see myself liking him. Let's end it that way, Yani."

"Talaga?"

I pushed my lips in a thin line. "Oo nga."

"Talagang-talaga?"

"Oo nga! Bakit mo ba pinipilit? Crush mo iyon, diba?" tanong ko.

Napanguso sya. "Oo, pero... wala lang! Sige na! Naiihi na talaga ako, eh."