The next following days, Janine became extra careful. Parang may kung ano sa mga napag usapan namin last week kaya biglang sumobra sa ayos ang pakikitungo niya.
She's being wiser with the words that she use when communicating to me. Mas sweet rin siya. Totally different from the bossy Janine that I met before.
Naninibago man, alam ko sa sarili kong mas masaya at mas gusto ko 'to.
our relationship is calm and peaceful. I don't feel outcasted with her family whenever I'm in their crowd.
I'm not gonna lie, they're a bit overwhelming. They’re usually raised in environments where luxury, exclusivity, and high expectations are normalized.
Tiffany was also in Adelar's mansion. Doon nag celebrate ng 5th birthday ni Reese.
I remained seated, clutching the sides of my dress. The crowd shimmered with laughter, diamonds, and names that does not even sound so familiar to my ears.
I was minding my own business when I noticed how my best friend seem a bit conscious and aloof.
In the middle of the party, I noticed how distant Tiffany is to her girlfriend. Tahimik si Jane sa gilid niya habang ako nang ako lang ang kinakausap niya.
There was a magic show. Kids were happy and loud. May swimming party rin. The magician pulled a deck of cards as he receive so much hype from the kids.
He snapped his fingers, the rectangular cards flew in the air, they turned into colorful butterflies and it made Reese stand up from her pink chair.
The show went on till it proceed with the dinner. Napuno 'yon ng kwentuhan at tawanan hanggang sa ang mga guest ay until-unting nagpalam para makauwi.
Doon na kami nagpalipas ng gabi kina Belle. Tiffany and Jane decided to go home. Maayos naman silang nagpaalam sa amin ni Janine.
I did not think that a birthday party could be so tiring. My hair is a mess, clothes a bit wrinkled, and my muscles were begging for mercy.
Sa pagod ko, hindi ko na nahintay na lumabas si Janine sa banyo. Agaran akong iginupo ng antok.
The next morning, I woke up because Janine kept on moving. Malikot siya at nag iingay. Tumatawa tapos biglang tatahimik na naman.
Sinalubong ako ng mapaglarong ngisi ni Janine. She was staring at my face. Nagpipigil pa siya ng tawa pero kalaunan, kumawala ito.
I also laughed when Janine fell from the bed. Paano, sa lakas ng tawa niya, buong katawan ang may pwersa.
I kissed her and straight up went to the bathroom to do my morning routine. I immediately laughed when I saw my face in the mirror.
Kaya naman pala tawang tawa yung isa sa labas, sinulatan ng kung ano ano yung pagmumukha ko.
Inirapan ko siya nang makalabas ako. She laughed at me and opened her arms for an embrace. Lumapit ako sa kanya pero hindi yumakap.
Kina Belle pa rin kami nananghalian. Iiwan na namin si Reese na hindi ko alam kung bakit biglang kumakapit sa akin at ayaw akong paalisin.
"Don't worry, baby. You'll be at home next month. You're going to Korea with mommy Cath." Ngumiti pa si Janine habang kinokonsola ang bata.
"Reese, we'll only stay there for eight days. Stop crying and go get your book." Catherine, being the eldest, has an attitude of a strict mother.
"Mama," tears gushed down her face. Kumapit siya sa hita ko at humagulgol doon.
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