When A Heroine Has Fallen (Zaldariaga Series #1)

Kabanata 37

Kabanata 37:
Daughter

"Zendell Iverson Wenceslao." bigkas ni Raius.

"Mabubura na iyang pangalan mo bukas kapag hindi ka tumigil na asarin si Khalil. Dude he's not a joke when he's mad." dagdag ni Condrei sa pagtawag kay Zendell.

"Bakit nakita mo na ba siyang nagalit?"

"Dude he's scary when he's at his peak already. So don't you every dare to push him on his button. Kasi kahit ako na matanda sa kanya, kinabahan kapag ganoon siya." Condrei said and Zendell arch a brow. Humagalpak ang iba roon.

"Oh I wanna see." then Zendell smirk evilly. Umiling si Condrei.

"Labas kami kapag napagalit mo iyon. Ikaw ang humarap."

"Nariyan naman si Suli. May aawat." aniya at tinuro pa ako.

Tapos na kaming kumain ngayon. I'm sitting in the sofa on the living room with the Eissenious members. Si Khalil ay nagpaiwan para makausap ang Mommy niya sa dining area. Kakakain lang namin pero may snacks muli na nakahain doon sa coffee table. Hindi ako kumuha roon. Hinahantay ko pa si Khalil.

"So you're working here?" si Zed na umupo sa tabi ko pero may natitirang espasyo sa gitna naming dalawa.

"Uh yes. Dito ako na assign ng head namin. I never expect that I'll work here."

"But that's a good thing right? How's work?" he ask. Patuloy pa ring dumadaldal si Zendell tungkol kay Khalil. I don't know what's between them because it seems that Zendell's favorite to tease is Khalil. Hindi ko alam na ganoon pala sila kalapit dalawa.

"It's fine. Medyo mahirap pero ayos lang. How about you? You have a tight schedule right now because of your tour. Mabuti at nakapagpahinga kayo ngayon." ngumiti si Zed sa tanong ko na iyon.

"Sobrang nakakapagod. Lahat kami kulang sa tulog dahil kabilaan ang nga shows na magaganap. Plus the film, shoots and recording. But we're all glad that we are here right now, happily doing our passion. Yes, this is exhausting but the satisfying feeling on hearing those fan cheers is more dominating on my chest. Kaya kung papipiliin ako, paulit ulit kong pipiliin ang musika." aniya at ngumiti rin ako roon.

"Wow! That's good. I can see the happiness on your sparkling eyes."

"Thank you. You're one of the people behind my inspiration, that's why I reach my dream Suli." aniya at hindi ko alam kung bakit biglang humagalpak ng tawa si Zendell.

"Anong inspirasyon, Zed?" I stiffened a bit when I heard that baritone voice. I immediately turned behind me and I saw Khalil with his dark ruthless eyes. Like he's going to punch someone straight on the face without thinking twice.

"Khalil." I said and reach for his hands immediately. He look at Zed who laugh and raised both of his hands to surrender.

"Damn, that's a friendly statement Khalil. I mean she's one of my friend before so.... There's no malice at that. I already move on dude." Zed shrugged. He's laughing a bit like there's nothing to be bothered about.

Sang-ayon naman ako roon dahil kaibigan lang rin talaga ang turing ko kay Zed mula noon hanggang ngayon.

"He's right Khalil. Walang ibigsabihin iyon." mahinahon kong sinabi. He hold my hand and turned to me. He heaved a sigh.

"Hindi Khalil. Parang may ibang ibigsabihin si Zed eh. Parang balak mang-agaw." Zendell butted in and Zed immediately throw him a pillow in the couch.

"Tangina mo Zendell. Sumasapaw ka pa." iritado pero bahagyang natatawang ani Zed. Si Zendell ay lumingon sa banda namin, para bang may inaabangan siya kay Khalil.