The Last Teardrop (TS3)

Chapter 28

Sorry for the late update. Aside from being busy, I'd been feeling unwell.
Please let's be aware of our health. Don't abuse your body. Rest if you must. Sleep early as much as possible. Avoid skipping meals. Eat balance diet and on time.
Stay healthy and safe everyone. xoxo

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"Hey, Von. You want to go with me?" I approached my brother in the veranda. He was busy playing with his guitar and only stopped plucking to turn to me.

"Where to?"

I don't know if it's him being a teenager now or what but he turned colder or a bit suplado. Hindi naman siya ganito noong baby boy pa lang siya. Though he's still sweet and caring, nakaka-miss lang 'yong panahong clingy pa siya at soft sa akin.

"I'll visit my friends just a few blocks away from here. Join me na lang kesa mag-isa ka rito sa house. Baka mamaya pa makauwi sina Mommy."

He stopped for a moment, mukhang nag-iisip. Nasa mall kasi sina mommy para mag-grocery. My sister, Alexa, joined her since mukhang may gusto rin siyang bilhin. It's their last week of vacation and they'll be back to school after.

"Hmm. Ok." He said coldly before standing up while carrying his guitar. "I'll just change."

I nodded while watching him going inside the house. I smiled sadly as I watch his back. He's really a grown up now. He's taller than the usual Filipino's at his age. His body isn't that huge. Just proportionate to his height.

Time really flew fast, huh? Hindi ko na napansin ang paglipas ng mga taon dahil sa sariling mga problemang iniisip. Pakiramdam ko tuloy ang dami kong pinalipas na panahon noon.

I sighed as I sat down on the metal chair. Natulala ako sa mga halaman sa garden habang naaalala ang nangyari sa party ilang gabi lang ang lumipas.

Asher didn't greet me that whole night. He looked normal too. Para bang wala na sa kanya ang kung anumang nangyari sa amin. Maybe he really did move on? Maybe he really realized that he shouldn't stick to me? Kasi ano ba namang mapapala niya sa akin?

He could've been married by now. If only I didn't lock him in an unsure relationship, he probably has his own family already. Ako lang talaga ang humadlang para makilala niya ang taong para sa kanya. Or could it be my sister?

I sighed again.

"Let's go?" Halos mapatalon ako nang marinig ang malamig na boses ng kapatid ko 'di kalayuan. He's staring at me like he's studying me. Para bang nakikita niya kung anong mga iniisip ko.

"Uh. Yeah." I smiled softly before standing up.

Nauna na siyang naglakad papunta sa labas. I pouted as I watch him cooly striding outside. With his navy blue maong shorts, white hoodie and white canvas shoes, I'm sure any girls at his age would droll at him.

Humahalimuyak pa ang panglalaking pabango at medyo magulo ang bahagyang kulot na buhok. His blue-grey colored eyes added more spice to his whole appearance. I really think girls would flock towards him because of those beautiful eyes.

"Let's just walk. Medyo malapit lang naman 'yon." I said when he's about to open my car. Lumingon siya sa akin, bahagyang nakanguso, bago tumango.

We were walking side by side on the gutter of the road. Wala namang masyadong dumadaan dahil nasa loob kami ng subdivision. It's an exclusive one kaya halos walang nakikitang tao sa labas, kung meron man 'yong mga kasambahay lang madalas.