Tidal Waves

Chapter 22

Hindi ko na mabilang kung nakailang gala na kami this summer, halos buong luzon nalibot na namin. Malapit na kami magsawa sa isa't isa dahil halos manirahan na kami sa condo ni Mary.

Back to reality na nga na lang next week dahil pasukan na ulit. Kaya sinusulit na namin ngayon ang break.

"Is something wrong?" I looked at Asher who seems so... fidgety. Kanina pa siya hindi mapakali sa upuan niya.

He laughs nervously, "Ah... uhm.." Hinawi niya ang buhok niya. Napansin kong lagi niya itong ginagawa kapag ninenerbyos siya.

I held his hand and anticipated.

"You see," he purses his lips, deep in his thoughts.

Bumuntong hininga siya at tiningnan ako ng mariin. "Mom wants me to invite you to her party."

Nanlaki ang mata ko. Hala, meet the parents na? Nakakatakot naman! Mamaya ayaw pala sa'kin! Hala!

"I mean, I have nothing to worry about mom, but my dad... that's a whole different story."

Naramdaman kong tumaas ang balahibo ko sa kamay. I remember him telling how strict he is.

"I don't want him to insult you, though there's nothing bad to say towards you, but you know my dad," he shrugs.

"It's okay, I'll come." I smiled at him.

His brows raised, not expecting my answer. "You know, you really don't have to-"

I grinned widely, "Would you rather visit your home alone?"

"You're right."

Nanliit ang mata niya, "But it's a party though."

"It's okay."

"It's her birthday party."

Okay probably not. I forced a smile.

"Mary, parang ayaw ko na pumunta." Humiga ako sa kama ko at nagtakip ng mukha.

Lahat ng damit sa closet ko nakakakalat ngayon sa buong kwarto. Wala akong masuot. Wala na akong damit.

"Lakas lakas mong pumayag tapos hindi ka pupunta? Paasa ka rin hano!" Naghalungkat siya ng iba pang mga damit.

I whined while rolling on the bed, "Eh paano kung ayaw pala nila sa akin?"

Pinulot niya ang jacket ko sa floor, "Natry mo na ba kausapin sila?"

"Paano kung para silang 'yung mga nasa movies? 'Yung mga malditang magulang!"