The Brotherhood

Chapter 10 (Part 2)

Chapter 10 (Part 2)

Erin

"So, di ka talaga sasama?" Zyair asked.

Nakapalibot silang lima sa akin ngayon. Nakaupo ako sa office desk ni Mommy dito sa Wyatt cars. Nagcocompile kasi ako ng results sa college assessment sa charity foundation. Apat na araw na ang nakalipas after Zeyn awoke.

The brotherhood is flying tomorrow to NYC for an underwear brand advertisement. It's a Sunday morning and the charity ball is moved from today to Tuesday. Hanggang Thursday silang lima sa New York.

"I told you, I have a prior appointment on Tuesday night. As much as I want to, I can't." I answered while I'm busy stapling some papers.

"So, sinong sasama sa amin bukod sa guards? Si Yuri, Sky at Jaimie?" Raven asked.

I looked up to him, "I don't know. You're the leader, you decide."
I may be no longer against Sky and Zyair's relationship, or whatever they are. But Jaimie? Hell no.

He answered, "Erin, I still need your opinion."

I shrugged my shoulder, "Well, it's better than nothing. Sige lang, isama mo sila. Yuri can be the manager while I'm away."

Raven nodded. And the rest of them too.

A few moments later, Zeyn sat beside me while the rest of the boys are eating burritos on the couch.
He handed me a cup of jasmine tea. "Thank you" I answered. Natapos ko na din yung mga papers and I'm ready to deliver them to the orphanage. I'm just waiting for Leo to pick me up, with my guard, of course.

"Mag-iingat ka dito habang wala ako" He said.

I stood, beaming, "I have like, five guards but thank you, and yes, I will"

He walked towards me, his face earnest. He cupped my face. I was taken aback for a moment, looking at Raven's direction, checking if he's seeing this. Fortunately, he's not. He is texting.

"Zeyn.." I uttered softly, making eye contact.

He just stared at my face for a few seconds.

"Anong-" I was interrupted when he gently kissed my forehead.

"Leo! Pasok ka!" Yago called out.

I recoiled and gently stepped back. Leo is standing by the door, looking at us.

I didn't know what to say to Zeyn or what to react. I feel awkward.

"Goodbye, Zeyn" Is the only thing I said to him before leaving the building with Leo.

God, what have I done? And what was that?

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Zhan Jaimie

"New York?!" Di ko alam kung anong irereact ko sa balita ni Yuri. Shet, shet! Pupunta kami Sa New York?! Pakingshet!

"Yes, sister. You heard it right. New York City, tomorrow." Aniya at naupo sa sofa sa harap ko. Si Sky naman nataranta at agad na binaba ang pitsel na hawak hawak niya na may lemonade.

Nandito kaming tatlo nila Sky. Actually, dito na ako nagsestay sa condo ni Yuri kasi bagong bili niya daw to at ayaw niyang wala siyang kasama. At sobrang laki nito para sa isang tao. Pumupunta naman dito si Yago pero nag-offer siya na dito na rin ako para mas convenient daw. Sabi niya 'wag na ako magbayad sa kanya monthly but I insisted. The Ws have given me a lot of opportunities and I can't live here for free. It's too much.