A Perfect Mismatch #boyslove

Chapter 2 - Hello Stranger

"What if I am? May problema po ba tayo dun?"

Tumahimik lahat na nasa table namin after I uttered those words, I sound literally upset, probably di nila enexpect yung sinabi ko.

"'Di po ako na inform that being 'gay' is an insult parin up to this modern era" I blurted out sarcastically. I was really indecisive about my actions but this one wasn't the one I would regret.

Dad looked at me in disbelief, alam ko nagtitimpi lang siya judging by his looks. I could tell he was clenching his fist under the table. I don't often backlash a word at my relatives but this is too much for me to just sit still.

Masyado naging tahimik sa table namin, masyado akong nabingi sa katahimikan na yun. I quickly wiped my mouth and decided to stand up. Isa-isa ko silang tinignan na nasa harap ko bago umatras ng konti.

"I'll excuse myself for a moment" I gave them a 'please don't talk back or else I'll cut your throat off' gazed.

Technically, nabigla din ako sa naging reaksyon ko, I got carried away, masyado akong na-triggered nitong mga taong ito. This homophobic family really gets me into my nerves. I supposed to be used to this but I just couldn't let this slide.

They were still silent processing what just happened, I glanced at mom gesturing that I'll head home. I didn't even took a glance at dad, I walked away with confidence as I fix my suit kahit di naman magulo.

Walking around the parking area trying to remember where I parked my car. Pinindot ko yung car keys then I walked towards as it beeped, then all of a sudden I saw Jaime, he was talking to a guy next to him, nag-uusap sila ng masinsinan a few car away from where I'm standing.

The guy he was talking to was standing behind me kaya di ko maaninag yung mukha, he was an outsider since 'di siya naka formal dress from this event. I got shocked when the guy suddenly hugged Jaime. Judging by his looks, they we're just the same in height, maputi lang si Jaime while the guy has a pale white skin tone wearing a black plain shirt and a beanie hat.

Jaime's eyes met mine, bigla akong yumuko. 'Di ako sure kung bakit ako yung nahiya, 'di ba dapat siya? I just hope mali yung iniisip ko, is he cheating? What if yun yung guy na pinalit niya kay Veyn? 'Wag naman sana.

I hurriedly get into my car and starts the engine, I pretend I didn't saw a thing, baka kasi bigla siyang lumapit sakin. Madami na akong iniisip ayoko ng dumagdag pa siya. 'Wag siya sakin mag explain kay Veyn siya mag paliwanag.

I was so much in deep thoughts while driving, and my mom keeps on calling me, nonstop. Ayokong sagutin for sure she will just nag about what happened earlier. I'm too tired to have another argument. Medyo sumakit yung ulo ko, nabitin din siguro ako sa alak na ininom. Iinom nalang ako ulit pagkauwi.

I messaged Veyn to call me after she gets my messages, madami din akong gustong malaman sa nangyari. I'll deal with my parent kapag nakauwi na sila. Ready na akong matalakan ni mommy.

I got home around 8:30, I feel so drained and powerless opening the door, the suit I wore earlier was hanging from my shoulder when I entered the house. Masyado pa palang maaga para matulog.

"Magandang gabi po, ako po yung bagong kasambahay na kinuha ni Mr. Gomez. Ipaghahanda ko po ba kayo ng makakain niyo ser? Magluluto po ako" I looked at my right side, a woman around early 40's approached me, trying to get the suit from me.

I remembered siya ata yung bago naming maid my dad talks about the other day na papalit kay yaya Fely kasi buntis nanaman sa pang walong anak niya. "Don't bother kumain na po ako, manang..?" I told her as I asked for her name.