Bite The Bullet | Vicerylle

Chapter 39

(Calamba, Laguna; Karylle's hometown visit)

"Miss Zsa Zsa... Dr Modesto... Coco... Zia... Miss Zsa Zsa... Dr Modesto... Coco... Zia... Miss Zsa Zsa... Dr Modesto... Co"

"Vice, stop!" sabi ni Karylle at pinatong yung kamay nya sa dibdib ni Vice. She chuckled and grabbed his chin to face his face to hers, "They will love you."

"Iba kasi yung pinapakita sa TV eh, kinakabahan lang ako sa iisipin nila."

"I told them not to judge you based on that... You'll get a clean slate with them, I promise." She stroked his chin to assure him.

"Yung mommy mo, galing pang US diba?"

"Yeah. She cooked for you... But hey, speaking of the US...You know what, she told me on the phone the other day na her company is in talks of doing business with your branch in NYC."

"Ah talaga? Tell her it's a done deal, libre pa." he joked to try and get rid of his nerves.

"You're heart is beating so fast, I can feel it through your jumper." Sabi ni Karylle habang nasa chest parin ni Vice yung kamay nya. She smoothened his shirt collar underneath his blue jumper and fixed his tie as well.

Vice saw the view ahead kaya naman huminga ito ng malalim.

"I need to make a good impression."

"And you will." Karylle reached for his hand and entangled her fingers with his.

"Sir, we're here." The limo driver said, stopping in front of a modern mansion na ikinagulat ni Vice.

"Woah... You're a rich kid."

Karylle cleared her throat at umiling, "No, my father's rich." She corrected him.

"Don't let go of my hand." Tiningnan nya si Vice to see kung nag papacute lang ito, pero turns out, seryoso pala siya sa sinabing huwag bibitawan ang kamay nya.

Na-touch naman si Karylle sa sinabi ni Vice kaya hinigpitan nya lalo ang hawak sa kamay ni Vice, then hinalikan nya ito sa pisngi to calm his nerves down even more.

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"Welcome back, Miss Karylle." Greeted a woman dressed in what appeared to be a butler's uniform.

"Nice to see you again, Ate Maya." She leaned forward para makipag beso dun sa babae, but still keeping her hold on Vice's hand.

"Good evening." Pagbati din naman ni Vice kaya the other woman acknowledged him with a short nod and a smile.

"Nasa living room sila, dinner is just getting set up."

"Thank you." Tiningnan ni Karylle si Vice to ask him kung ready na sya.

"Can I get you both a drink?" tanong ni Maya bago i-lead sa living room sina Karylle at Vice.

"Just a glass of red wine, please."

"And I'll have the same as Vice, thank you Maya."

"Dadalhin ko na lang sainyo sa may lounge." Maya left kaya naman there was nothing left for Vice and Karylle to do but to go in the living room to meet her family.

Karylle straightened the skirt of her blue dress and grinned at Vice before opening the living room door.

"Hey family!" sa boses pa lang ni Karylle ay napatayo na ang pamilya nitong nakaupo around the sofa. Her sisters walked towards her hugged her tight.

"Ate, namiss kita!" sabi ni Zia na bumitiw para si Coco naman ang makayakap kay Karylle.

"You look like a reality star, Ate... Oh wait- I think you are that." Sabi ni Coco at kumindat kay Vice.