Dear Crush [Dear Series Book 01]

CHAPTER XIII: Helping Hand (Part 02)

Edwin's POINT OF VIEW

"Lady Anyssa, itatabi na po ba lahat ng mga kurtina na ipinalit sa stockroom?" Tanong nong isa sa mga katulong ni Xandrie.

Umiling naman ito, "Nope! Tell them to laundry that curtain and keep in neatly. Maybe after months, we can use it again."

"Pero hindi po inuulit ang pag gamit ng kurtina dito, Lady Anyssa. Nagagalit po ang Señor." Katwiran naman nong isang katulong.

Xandrie sighed. "Just do what I say, okay? Walang masama kung uulitin natin ang gamit sa kurtina. That costs hundred thousand to keep in a storage room after single used."

Hindi na naman umimik yung katulong at sinunod na lang si Xandrie. Napailing na lang ako sa mga personal reasonings ni Xandrie. For an heiress like her who can easily dumped millions of money in a snap? I can't believe this.

Even earlier when we were at the mall, she keeps on looking for a cheaper price but with high quality. I mean, could it be possible? And for God's grace, she found multiple items.

"Edwin, can you adjust the star a little bit." Pakiusap nito sa akin.

I am currently helping her decorating her grand christmas tree. Gusto na niya akong pauwiin kanina pagkatapos namin mag late lunch but I insists of helping her. Her french dishes earlier really tastes good. I am not a fan of french dishes but I'm starting to like it now.

Busy ako sa pag aayos ng mga christmas balls and lights habang nakatungtong sa hagdan nang magsalita si Xandrie.

"Tumatawag si Tita Clarissa." Imporma nito sa akin.

Hindi pa ako nakakasagot ng marinig ko na ang boses ni Mama. Nagtatakang tiningnan ko si Xandrie na nakaupo sa sahig ng living room nila. Dahan dahan akong bumaba sa hagdan at saka tumabi sa kaniya.

She handed me a clean face towel that I gladly accepted because I am really sweating.

[Hello Son. How are you?] Mama's grinning from ear to ear that nearly made me roll my eyes.

"I'm good , Ma. How 'bout you and Papa? How's New York?" I asked her back.

Xandrie remained silent while I'm conversing with Mama. Iniimis niya ang kalat na malapit sa amin at tahimik na nakikinig sa amin.

[Where were you? And why sweating?] Mama asked me with concern.

I shook my head. "Sevilla's Mansio---"

Napatigil ako sa pag sagot ng may tumamang throw pillow sa mukha ko. And before I could react, Xandrie's voice echoed in the living room. Medyo malayo ang pwesto niya sa akin kasi naglilinis siya ng ilang kalat dito sa living room. "It's not a mansion! Ang kulit mo!"

Bahagya naman akong natawa. "Of course, it is." I looked back to Mama whose confusion is written all over her face. "Mama, I am actually at Xandrie's HOUSE" diniinan ko talaga ang house na term para asarin siya.

[Really?] Mama excitedly exclaimed. [Where's Xandrie by the way?]

Lumapit ako kay Xandrie na hanggang ngayon ay masama pa din ang tingin sa akin. Umaliwalas lang ang mukha niya ng makaharap na si Mama.

"Hi Tita. I was just cleaning some mess around." She softly said.

Mama smiled. [I miss you, Ija. How you doing?]

"I'm doing great. Well, Edwin helped me decor my house. Indeed a helping hand. And I miss you too, Tita. When will you coming back?"

[Ohh! We'll be back three days before 24th of December. It is a special occassion for us because Aeisha's parents will be present too.]