Flames of Hearts

14

Fun

Medyo na traffic pa kami ni Vince pauwi pagkatapos ihatid si Danny sa condo niya. I'm just hoping that our parents are still not around. Though, alam naman ni Manang Lina na umalis kami.

Bumababa ako ng sasakyan after kami pagbuksan ni Kuya Junjun ng gate. Tulog pa rin si Vince sa backseat kaya nagpasiya na lang akong buhatin siya.

He's still not so big so I'm relieved. Para lang si Asia but a bit biger. Hindi ko naman na gusto pang abalahin si Kuya Junjun para buhatin ang kapatid. I can handle him.

Suddenly, while walking, I was reminded of Asia. I miss that little girl. Matapos kasi no'ng huli nilang punta rito ni Alen, hindi ko na siya nakita. I wonder now if what is their address in this subdivision.

Pagkapasok sa loob ng mansion, sinalubong ako ni Manang to probably get Vince but I shook my head and smiled. Tumango na lang din siya at hinayaan akong dalhin si Vince sa taas.

Manang did not mention if my parents are here so maybe they're still aren't.

Arriving at Vince's room, I had to wake him up to wash. Kailangan niya pang magpalit ng damit. So kahit inaantok, tumayo pa rin siya at dumiretso sa C.R. para maglinis.

After that, tinulungan ko siyang magbihis at bagsak na ulit siya sa tulog. I just put him his comforter. He really is tired.

Napabuntong hininga na lang akong naglakad pabalik sa sariling kwarto. I was about to open my bed's door when Manang suddenly called me.

"Yna, tawag ka ng iyong Mommy sa baba at mag-dinner daw kayo."

Nandito pala sila.

"Po? I'm already done, Manang. Pakisabi na lang po sa kanila," I smiled.

"Ay, nako, hija! May importante yata sa'yong sasabihin."

Bigla tuloy akong kinabahan. Ano naman kaya 'yon?

Sumama na lang ako kay Manang pababa. I found my parents sitted and eating at our dining table.

I sat down infront of Mommy before kissing them on cheeks. Tahimik lang si Daddy habang kumakain habang nakangiti sa'kin si Mommy.

I put some food in my plate even though kakakain lang namin sa labas. I don't know what else to do right here. And as a respect na rin.

"Anak, your birthday is coming right? Malapit na," I shot my head up when Mommy spoke.

I was suprised she remembered. I just smiled and nodded after. My tears was about to pool in the side of my eyes. Ano ba 'yan, Yna!

"Yes, Mom." I said.

"What do you want for your birthday, honey? Do you want us to throw a party? I know you don't like formal ones but your Dad and I-"

"Aurora, I told you not to spent much about that," Daddy cut her off.

Mom looked at Dad miserebly and mad at the same time before looking at me.

Napawi ang ngiti sa labi ko at napayuko na lang sa pagkaing nasa harap. Pinigilan kong 'wag tumulo ang luha dahil ayaw kong makita nilang umiyak. But I felt like my heart was stabbed. It damn hurts.