Kabanata 2: Twins?

Fhiona’s POV

I’m a heiress of the Verdino’s Family. One of the so-called elites in the Philippines. I’m just a happy go lucky girl, nothing special at all.

I looked up in the beautiful sky and took a breath. As expected, this is the best place for me to relax my mind. So gorgeous! 

I’m currently here in Bali, Indonesia. A peaceful place where I can enjoy my life! I can’t believe that I am already an adult na.

I grabbed my cup of coffee and took a sip. Wow, this is the best thing that I want. Napaka Peaceful ng place and napaka ganda ng view. 

Can I build my own house here? What if I bought land here? Isn't it fantastic?

“Wow, can’t believe that you are actually here, Fhiona. A so-called princess is here? I thought you were in Paris?”

Oh, come on. 

There she is…the girl who broke my brother’s heart.

“It’s unexpected to meet you here, Amira,” I answered. I faked my smile. “What a coincidence!”

May kasama syang lalaki on her right side. I looked at him from head to toe. Maybe this is the guy na ipinalit nya kay kuya? So simple and nothing special.

“Hindi na pala ako aalis,” Amira said to the man on her right side. “Can you get me a chair, baby?”

Agad naman na kumilos ang lalaki. He grabbed the chair on his right at ibinigay ito kaagad kay Amira. He smiled at her.

I hold back my laughter. Jeez! He is more like a servant! Is this her husband for real? Masyadong under kay Amira.

Although he’s cute, I know he is still young. Probably the same age as me?

Agad na umupo si Amira sa upuan na ibinagay sa kaniya ng asawa nya. I rolled my eyes again because of how she treated her husband.

Some bulbs light up from my head. He’s familiar. Is he the youngest son of Madrigals? 

“Are you the youngest son of Madrigals?” I asked curiously. “You look familiar. Very very familiar.,”

“Yes, he is,” Amira answered. Humarap sya sa asawa at nginitian ito. I witnessed how the guy blushed. “Can you get me a lemonade, baby?”

“O -of course, baby,” agad na sagot ng asawa nya. 

He hurried to get the lemonade on the other side of the building. I rolled my eyes. Under nga talaga sya ni Amira. Well, I can’t blame him at all. Amira is a goddess. She’s beautiful! Kahit hindi sya artista ay nakapasok sya sa top 10 prettiest girl in the world.

“His name is Paul Madrigal, right?” I yawned. “Congratulations.”

“Thank you,” tanging sagot nya.

Ugh! This bitch!

This woman is Amira. The one who broke my brother’s heart last year. And we can’t believe that she already married a guy after the break up. 

“Why are you in a place like this?” Amira asked curiously. “You looked happy pa.“

“I’m here to relax,”  I answered simply. “Until you came. By the way, what’s the real reason why you came here?“

She stared at me directly. I saw her brown eyes, maybe the eyes that captured my brother’s eye. Of course, hindi ako nagpatalo. I stared back at her. And after a few seconds I was shocked when I heard her question.

“Is your brother doing well?“

Natawa ako sa tanong nyang iyon. What a question to ask. Nang kumalma ako ay pinunasan ko ang gilid ng mata ko. I grabbed my cup of coffee.

“I knew it,” I said. “I knew you would ask me about him. Are you still in love with my brother?”

I looked at her firmly. She looked calm. But the thing is… hindi sya marunong magtago ng tunay nyang nararamdaman. I felt like she’s still in love with my brother, I can feel it.. 

“He is here,” sabi nya at tinutukoy ang asawa nya na papalapit na sa amin. “Please call me if you need anything. I don’t have any regrets about my decisions, pero sa tingin mo…pwede pa rin ba kaya tayong maging magkaibigan despite of our past?”

I didn’t answer. She stood up and went to her husband. Napailing ako at natawa ng mahina.

“Amira Chua,” bulong ko sa aking sarili. “The almighty Amira.” 

Nang tuluyan silang makaalis ay nagpahinga muna ako sandali. I feel like there is something wrong. Kinapa ko ang bulsa ng dress ko and there you go, I lost my watch. I put it in my pocket earlier because of the other tourists in the lobby.

Wait.

Saan nga ba ako pumunta kanina?

Napangalumbaba ako at inisip ang mga napuntahan ko kanina. Shocks, maybe in the rest room?

I stood up and hurriedly went to the girls rest room. Shit, mapapatay ako ni kuya if I lost that watch! That’s his graduation gift for me!

When I opened the door I saw a woman holding my watch. She looked at me immediately and I was stunned when I saw her face. Wait, is this for real?

Amira Chua?

She really looks like Amira that was with me earlier! How come she dressed up like this?

Is she Amira’s long lost twin sister? 

Pero I am really sure na walang kapatid si Amira. I have known her family for a decades na. She’s saying something but hindi ko na sya naintindihan pa.

“What’s your name?” I asked immediately.

“M -maui,” she answered..

She was scared, I can see it on her face. The way she bites her lips. 

“By any chance, do you have any sister or twin?” I crossed my arms. 

“W -wala akong kambal. May kapatid ako pero hindi naman babae.” she gulped and stand straight. “Bakit mo natanong?”

I smirked. “How old are you?” I asked again. 

“21,” simpleng sagot nya sa akin. 

Perfect. Legal age na sya and how funny kasi she’s 2 years younger kay Amira. Kinuha ko ang wallet ko and I gave her my calling card. 

“I do have an offer for you,” I said. I looked at her eyes. “Just call my number if it's ok for you ang offer. Susunduin kita as soon as possible.”

“A -anong offer?” kinakabahan nyang tanong.. 

This is it. I smirked again. 

“You will be a maid for my older brother. Just serve him some food, clean his room, make sure he takes his medicine and in return… I will give you 500,000 pesos per month.”

 She gulped. Napahawak pa sya sa kaniyang bibig.

“T -totoo ba yan?” gulat na tanong nya.

I smiled and winked at her. 

“I’m in a hurry. Give me a call once you have an answer!”