Uncertainty

Chapter 14

~Lea~

I woke up the next day, still, feeling exhausted because of yesterday's event. And if you'll ask me who is beside me, my answer is no one. Hindi kami umuwi ni Aga sa iisang bahay and it was my decision. Because, first of all, wala naman kaming bahay pang tutuluyan. Second, we need to pack clothes because our flight's schedule is 8pm tonight.

After doing my not-so-morning ritual, I immediately went downstairs, only to find my sister working on the dining table. I'm pretty sure that she'll keep bugging because I haven't told her yet the story behind Aga and I.

I walked past her and sat down. I did not bother greeting her anymore because she seems so busy with her laptop. I turned on my Nintendo Switch and started playing while waiting for my food.

"Ehem" She tried to get my attention but I ignored her.

"Ehem, ehem" I am stopping myself to look at her direction because once I look at her, I'm sure na iintrigahin na niya ako.

"Ehem, Alexandra, ehem"

Okay, I can't take this any longer.

I look at her direction, annoyance is carved in my face. "You know what? If you got cough, go see a doctor. Can't you see that I'm busy playing, Ate?"

She released a short giggle while closing her laptop. "Ang AGA-AGA namang kasungitan niyan." The word Aga was obviously intensified to tease me.

"Why are you here? Don't you have trabaho?"

"I'm working right now saka I'm the boss kaya, I can work anywhere and anytime." She said and smirked at me, then she stood up to transfer seat, the one next to me. This is getting more annoying.

"Well, keep on working. Your clients are waiting for you, so you should keep on working." I told her without looking at her.

She snatched my gaming console and placed it far from me. Buti na lang at hindi serious yung nilalaro ko, kung hindi... "Come on, Lea. My work can wait."

"The clients can't." I replied.

"No, your chika can't." Then she laughed, a very loud one.

Thank God because my food came. Savior ko talaga si Manang always.

I looked at her, "Let me eat first."

"Okay. Save your chika for later. Hindi ka makakaalis ng Pilipinas hangga't hindi mo naikukwento." She immediately stood up and went back to her original seat.

Actually, I can talk to her while eating. Pero, I chose not to kasi I need to construct the story carefully for her. I don't want to sound galit or inis sa kanya. Ayokong magkatampuhan kami. Ayokong may ma-misinterpret siya sa kwento ko.

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She looked at my direction and smiled devilishly when she saw Manang, cleaning the table already.

"Okay, Lea. It's time!" She clapped like a child and her face is full of excitement.

"Tss. Do you really think that the dining area is the best place for that chika?"

"Hmm... Garden?"

"Garden it is."

I stood up from my seat and directly went to our garden. I saw her followed me. Hindi ko alam kung tama lang ba yung nararamdaman ko ngayon, which is sobrang kaba. Magkukwento lang naman ako sa Ate ko. But, on the other note, I also find this situation funny because 'the gusto' and 'hindi gusto' ay magkakausap.

I sat down and she did the same. I saw Manang, walking towards our direction, holding two cups of tea, then she placed those atop the table.

"Mga anak, huwag kayong mag-aaway ha? Kayo'y malalaki na, nadadaan ang lahat sa mabuting usapan." She uttered while caressing our shoulders.