Last Summer's Catastrophe

Chapter 10

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When it's almost time for lunch, they all decided to wash up na so we can already prepare our food. Luto naman na 'yon, well si Ate ang nagluto. Bukod na lang sa lechon.

Kahit hindi ako naligo ay nakisali na rin ako sa pagpapalit ng damit. I changed into a floral beach dress, underneath is my maroon triangle top with its tie-side bottom. Para kapag nagustuhan kong maglangoy agad o magpicture ay hindi na babalik dito.

When I went out our room, nakita kong  si Ate Daisy at ang maliliit na anak na lang ang natira sa loob. She smiled at me so ngumiti rin ako. She was busy putting Killian's rashguard, her youngest child.

"Nauna na sila sa labas. Inaayos na ang pagkain," she's now done with Killian. "Sabay na tayo."

I nodded and wait for her to get done with everything. Hindi rin naman kami nagtagal. Karga niya si Killian na isang taon pa lang, ka-age ni Gab. Nang kumapit naman sa'kin si Noah, ang pangalwang anak ni Ate Daisy ay hindi na ako nakatangging akayin ito. He's just four years old, baka madapa siya. Besides, he's cute naman, e. Si Zamien naman, ang panganay ay ten years old na kaya hindi na kailangang akayin pa.

We walked in the boardwalk, beholding the nice scenery of the resort. From the sea to its facilities. We stopped in front of the wooden table under the shade of tree. It has an overlooking view of the beach since sa may pampang lang din naman 'to, mula rito ay tanaw din ang floating cottages, kasama na roon ang amin.

"O siya, kain na tayo!" Mamita signalled.

The foods were arranged neatly on the table. In the center of it was the lechon, then other dishes on its sides. May kaonting space na lang para sa mga pinggan namin at sa malayong sulok, hindi na sakop ng lamesa ay isang container for our drinks.

I took a sit, and unfortunately I'm just beside the bukid squad again to be specific, just beside Genesis. Wala naman na kasing space, it's all occupied na. So I have to bear them. They were in exchange of talks again. Ang dadaldal! I just rolled my eyes and focus on putting foods in my plate.

"Reinier makikiabot noong baked salmon," suyo ni Cora.

My brows knitted. Reinier pouted his lips a bit and looked for the near salmon. I badly want to sneer at her, but stopped myself.

"It's salmon," I whispered, with silent l. So I can correct her stealthily.

But the squad heard it. They all looked at me.

"Okay, sa-mon," Genesis mocked, with matching face expression. I scowled at him.

Jhaylo and Reinier also mimicked him while looking at me. I can't help but frown at them. What's amusing with that? That's how you really say it!

My eyes suddenly darted on Cora who's been quiet again. Her eyes were on her food, lips pressing together. She looked embarrassed.

Wait. I didn't do anything wrong! Tinuruan ko pa nga siya ng tama. That's my way of helping her, so she won't embarrass herself more in big events or parties.

"So this is lechon," Genesis said, stifling a giggle. It sounds like ley-chown.

I don't like people making fun of me, so instead of murdering him with my glare I just step on his foot. Well, with full force.

"Aray," he groaned, then check his foot.

Imbis na mag sorry ay nagmaang-maangan na lang ako. He'll never make me apologize 'no.

"O, ayos ka lang Genesis?" usisa ni Ate.

I look at him.

"A-Ayos lang 'te. Inapakan ng langgam," his last sentence were almost whispered but since katabi niya ako ay dinig ko.