Don't Cry

022

I am in the sitting on the couch, beside Lay. My parents are talking to mommy Althea at the garden. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang pinag-uusapan nila but I hope it turns out to be good.

I don't want any other drama in my life again.

"Are you happy?"

Napatingin ako kay Lay na siyang nakatingin na rin pala sa akin. I gave him my wide smile. "Of course. Thank you for believing that I can surpass all of these. You are one of the few reasons why I am able to finally get my happiness."

He smiled at me but that smile faded and his face turns serious. Napailing na lamang ako bago ibinalik ang tingin ko sa harapan namin.

Tsk. Same old Lay.

Silence enveloped us not until I heard him talking once more.

"I am really happy for you. You deserve all of these."

Napatingin akong muli sa kanya pero sa pagkakataong ito ay diretso lamang ang tingin niya sa harapan. I keep on staring at him, admiring his gorgeous face even in side view. How can a man be as ethereal like him? It is so unfair.

Misha sat in between us. Napausog kami nang kaonti ni Lay upang magkasya lamang ang nakakabatang kapatid namin.

"You know what ate Venice, if staring is illegal, you'll be in the prison cell right now," she said with so much malice in her voice. My blood rushed into my cheeks because of what she said.

"Misha, stop teasing your sister!" pangaral ni Lay kay Misha.

"Oh... Don't worry, I will tease you also, Lance."

"Misha," mariing wika ni Lay.

"Fine. Fine. I will keep my mouth shut na."

Just like what Misha said, hindi na nga siya nagsalitang muli. The atmosphere is odd. Walang nagsasalita sa aming tatlo. Mukhang mas gusto ko pa tuloy iyong maingay na Misha kaysa ganito.

Magsasalita na sana ako ng maunahan ako ni Misha.

"Ate Venice, I miss you."

My heart melt because of what she said.

"So do I, Misha. I am sorry dahil ngayon na lang ulit tayo nagkasama."

"It is fine. I understand naman the situation. I am just very glad that finally we can be able to be with you again without any restrictions."

Ang swerte ko at mayroon akong kapatid na super duper sweet. The past years of our lives may have separated us but not this time anymore. I am going to make sure that the succeeding days will be worthwhile with them.

I straightened my seat when I saw my parents walking towards us. Kahit si tito Edward ay nagpunta na rin dito sa sala upang salubungin ang asawa niya.

Mommy Athena immediately went to us and hug Misha. "I am glad that I finally meet my twin's daughter." Bumitaw na si mommy sa yakap at nakita ko ang pagtataka sa mga mata ni Misha.

She is bewildered on why mommy acts in such way.

"What is your name, dear?" nakangiting tanong ni mommy.

"Misha."

"Misha," tumatangong wika ni mommy.

"Such a very beautiful name. Kung gusto mong dumalaw sa bahay namin ay welcome kayo ng family mo, hija. Our house is always open for a family member."

Misha's confused look is converted into an excited one. "Sure. I would love to, tita Athena."

Napatingin naman sa akin si mommy. "Venice, napag-usapan namin na rito ka muna matutulog ngayong linggo. Your mother had miss you so much kaya pumayag na rin kami ni Owen. Promise me that you will be at your best behavior. Huwag mong bibigyan ng sakit ng ulo ang mommy Althea at tito Edward mo."