Warming the Ice Queen's Tears

Chapter 24

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Chapter 24

Kristoff

 

“I can see you handling our business issues quite well, Kristoff. Impressive.” My dad suddenly said and I looked at him while eating my dinner. I could see how proud he is his lips curved up into a contented smile.

Mahigit isang linggo na rin akong nakauwi sa’min at mahigit isang linggo ko naring gustong bumalik ng Pilpinas. I didn’t have any idea how the hell I survived away from them. Gustung gusto ko nang makasama si Rainne at ang kambal pero masyadong maraming trabaho sa opisina. I was trying my best to finish them quickly and my dad’s really impressed with my work.

We were eating dinner with my mom at home and my dad just opened a topic about work. He was praising me and saying words that could really boost your self confidence and my mom agreed to them but I didn’t feel anything about those. Ngumingiti ako pero ang atensyon ko ay wala don.

My attention was focused on them.

What are they doing now? Are they okay? Is Rainne taking care of the kids or even looking at them?

Nag-alala ako dahil sa huling tanong sa utak ko. Sa pagitan nilang tatlo, ako ang nagsisilbing dugtungan nila. Without me, baka hindi sila mag-usap usap o baka hindi pansinin ni Rainne ung dalawa.

“What’s the matter, Kristoff?” I was pulled out of my thoughts when mom spoke.

She was frowning and dad was also looking at me while he drinks.

“Nothing. Just some work.” I swiftly lied with a smile.  My father nodded and my mom continued eating.

“I heard na nagpunta ka daw sa Pilipinas para sundan si Maureen.” Nakangiting sabi ni mama. Dad was also smiling in approval.

“Maganda yan. Mas mabuting magkalapit kayo bago ang kasal.” My Dad said.

“I didn’t go there for that.” I said in a lower tone while continue to eat.

“What do you mean?” seryosong tanong ni mama. “Ano pa bang dahilan ng pagpunta mo ‘don?” my mom awkwardly laughed like I just dump a good joke.

“Is it because of that girl?’ my dad said in disgust na nagpakunot ng noo ko. Dad didn’t know what I feel for Rainne but I know that he’s getting a hint. Alam niya lagi akong nakabuntot kay Rainne kahit noon pa at hindi siya sang-ayon don. “Stay away from her. You’re getting married in less than half a year. Itapon mo yang kabaliwan mo.” Striktong utos niya.

Napahinto ako at napahawak ng mahigpit sa mga kubyertos. I wanted to shout at him but I held respect for them. I think ito na ang tamang panahon para malaman nila ang lahat. Para narin maging maayos ang lahat. Alam kong magkakagulo but I need to take my chances. Mapapasakin na si Rainne nang tuluyan kapag natapos ito at makakasama ko na ang mga bata.

“I don’t want to marry Maureen.” Seryosong seryoso ang boses ko. Nakatingin ako sa reaksyon nila.

Mom was shocked and looking at dad with concern. Dad is beyond furious. Napatingin siya sakin at nagtatangis ang mga bagang niya. He was also holding his glass tight at sa tingin ko, mababasag ito maya maya lang.