Hindi ako iniimikan at kinakausap ni Rafael, hindi manlang nya ako tinitingnan.Anong problema sa lalaking ito?.
We went inside and we both changed our wet clothes first before we went to the lounge where Dos is sitting and silently waiting for us. I sat beside Rafael.Dos started to talk to him and told him everything happened today.He's talkative when he's talking to his older brother. "Hindi ko inakala na sya nga ang anak ni tito Armando, hindi naman sila mag kamuka kahit konti," Dos said while glancing at me. "But i knew she'll be this pretty," He shrugged his shoulders and smiled at me. I smiled back at him.Nany Rosa came and gave us foods on the mini glass table. "Huhugasan ko lang ang mga pinggan, tawagin nyo nalang ako kapag may kailangan kayo," She said before she leave us. I nodded and look back to Dos. "Hindi mo naulit sa' kin na ngayong araw ka mag tatransfer sa university nila," Rafael said. "Eat," I told Dos. Nakita ko kung paano mangunot ang noo ni Rafael at saka niya ako inirapan.Nakita ko yon! "Nako, busog pa ako e.Salamat," He said politely. His smile is not fading that make it light to talk to him comfortably. "Hindi ko nasabi sayo na mag tatransfer ako ngayong araw sa university nila kasi hindi pa naman ako gaanong kasigurado kanina.Inimbitahan ako ni Marco sa beach ngayon kaya akala ko hindi ako makakapag transfer, pero tinamad ako mag beach e kaya tumuloy nako sa university," Dos told his brother. I bit my lower lip while watching him talk. "Sinabi mo na kina mommy?," Rafael asked and Dos nodded. "Good.Malapit na ang anniversary ng company natin, siguraduhin mong libre ka sa araw na iyon," Rafael said. "Okay." Dos glanced at me and i almost blushed when he caught me simply biting my lowerlip. "Mukang close na kagad kayong dalawa sa isa't isa a?," Dos chuckled. I glanced at Rafael who's already looking at me and looks confused. I secretly gave him mocking face when Dos was'nt looking. "Okay lang, hindi ko inexpect na may anak palang baliw si tito Armando." My eyeballs almost drop when he said it directly to his brother without even removing his stares at me. "Im not crazy!," I almost yelled and i heard Dos laughed. "Yes you are.Go back to your room," Rafael said but i only gave him my death glare. "Wag kang mag alala Stella, mahilig si kuya sa mga batang babae.Matagal na kasi nya gustong mag karoon ng babaeng kapatid kaya sigurado akong aalagaan ka niya ng mabuti habang wala pa sina tito," Dos said. Rafael remained calm and quiet and did not say anything about what his younger brother has said. Take care my ass.Can't he see how mean is his older brother.If he will be my brother in real life, i might die early.He's too bossy and his atittude is the worst atittude i've seen. Rafael and Dos continued talking with each other and this time, it's all about business and the upcoming event that will be held in our house. "Kamusta si Jimea?," Dos asked. "Okay lang, hindi ko alam.Palagi syang pumapasok sa trabaho kaya palagi ding busy," Rafael answered lazily. Jimea?who is she?why si Dos asking Rafael about that girl? When Dos was about to leave, i asked him to stay because the rain is still pouring hard outside.But he just politely told me that he has a lot of things to do in his condo unit. "Bye Kuya, bye Stella! Kita nalang tayo sa university bukas." He waved me goodbye and i waved back at him too. I don't know why i found him way too interesting than everyone around me.I don't know, he looks gentle and soft. "What was that?," Rafael asked when we are already alone together in the lounge. He stood up infront of me while i am sitting on the sofa. He put both of his hands inside the pocket of his puma short. I gave him an annoyed look. "Why would you tell him i'm moody and crazy?i did'nt even told him anything bad about you," I ranted. His lips rose a bit. "Hmm?do you like my brother?," He asked straight to the point that made me stunned and speechless. His expression changed so fast when he saw me not saying anyting.It became more serious and full of authority. "Hindi ka pupuwedeng mag ka gusto sa kaniya.May ibang gusto 'yon," He said that made me even more speechless.How dare him talk to me so straight to the point. My brows met each other as i stood up. "So what if he's commited to someone?as if i would take him away from her," I glared at him and his lips parted. "You like him?," He asked once again and i looked at him with my annoyed look. "You just met him earlier and you already like him?,mas una mo pa nga akong nakilala kesa sa kaniya," He concluded. "Do i need to let a week passed before i will be able to like him?i just like him,just a crush.Stop over reacting, Rafael," I said, my voice raised. "Oh?, Kaya umuwi ka dito kasama sya kesa sa akin?, ni hindi mo manlang ako nahintay.I was'nt even late, i arrived infront of your school at exactly four five." "It was raining!do you expect me to stand there and wait for you while being wet by the rain?Dos offered me a ride-" "And you dare to call him Dos?You should call him Nathan since you two are not close enough-" "What!?," I shouted. "You even asked him to stay here tonight even if all you did was to push me away and make me get out of your house," He said. "Kaya pala kung umakto ka kanina ay parang mayumi at maamo.You even stayed with us rather than being inside of your room like what you always do when it's just you and me alone here in this house," He added. What the hell is wrong with this man?he's saying nonsense things and i don't know why i'm still talking to him even if i already know that he's just talking about nonsense things. This man, so what's wrong if i call his brother with his first name?i am just being formal.I just met him today so ofcourse i'll call him with his first name. His jaw moved while intensely staring at me without even blinking. "I was wet by the rain because i tried to find you inside your campus.I wasted my time, roaming around there, trying to find you, little brat," He murmured before he took one step closer to me. I stepped back and fell down to the sofa. I don't know why i could'nt talk.I was staring at his serious face while he slowly leaned to level his eyes with mine.While he's doing that, i could feel my heart beating faster than ever. "You can't like him," He said, darkly with his deep voice. That was the only thing he said before he left me that moment.He left me speechless and dumbfounded at the same time. He left my heart beating faster.I don't know why.Maybe because of nervous?nervous about what?i don't know.All i know is for the first time, someone made my heart beats faster than ever. Was that the reason why he ignored me earlier?because i came home with his brother instead of him?because i did not make way to wait for him?or because i made him wet by the rain?i don't know,i could'nt understand him. I sighed and tried to calm myself. Another day passed.He reminded me clearly to wait for him because he will be there at the exact time of my dismissal.He even gave me a pink umbrella if ever it will rain again later. "Wait." He held my wrist before i could get out of his car. "Huh?" "Give me your number, for emergency purposes," He shrugged his shoulders. "For what?" I cleared and he rolled his eyes. "Just give me your number, Stella," He said calmly while leaning on his seat. "Tss." I whispered before i gave him my phone number and left his car. "Take care," He said and i ignored him. When i arrived in our room, my eyes automatically roamed all around the corner of the room to find Dos but i could'nt see him anywhere him. "Clara is still not here?," I asked Ava and she nodded. "Busy daw e, alam mo na, business." Ava sat beside me where Dos's bag is placed. He's here?maybe outside? "Sumali si Nathan sa basketball team ng university natin," Ava giggled. Oh?i see. Dos did not showed up in our classroom the whole day.Ava told me he's playing basketball with our university's basketball player all day. He missed a lot of written works. After dismissal, i tried to stay a little bit longer in our classroom, pretending to fix my things slowly but the truth is i was waiting for Dos to come and show up to get his bag. "Stella, tara na," Ava called my name. I sighed. Why did he even joined basketball?is he not aware that there will be a high possibility for him to miss a lot of school works?.Our university is quite competetive when it comes to sports and academic competitions that's why athletes are always outside to train. We left inside the univerity and as usual, Ava left before me. I looked at my watch and its already four.When i turned my head up, Rafael's car stopped infront of me. Our eyes met and i saw how his eyes roamed all around my whole body as if he's checking if something is missing. "Good girl," He murmured. I glared at him before i went inside his red fancy car. I noticed his crumpled uniform and messy hair.His lips is also wet and way too pinkish this time. "Why is your clothes ruined?," I asked directly when he started to drive. His tie is already loosen up. I tilted my head as i scan his posture and compare it earlier when he brought me in our university. "What?," He asked innocently. "Your hair is messy, stupid," I said, "Your attire is crumpled," I added. "Your lips is wet." My eyebrows met each other. "Did you just make out with someone before coming here to fetch me?" I asked and i saw his jaw almost dropped. He accidentally stepped onto the break that made us stumbled.Good thing i am wearing seatbelt. "Ouch!," I yelled even if nothing hurts me. "Where did you learn those words?," He asked. My eyes widened when he faced me. "Who did you kissed?," I asked. For real?was it true?he just made out with someone before coming here to fetch me?are you kidding me?how dare him! "Stella-" "Shut up!how dare you make out with someone and be with me after-" "Wait- what!?" Now he's the one who's irritated but i could see he's trying to longer his patience while talking to me. "Look at your lips!and your uniform!and your hair!," I yelled. I could feel my heart beating faster.Anger consumed my whole body for some reason after knowing he made out with someone.I don't know why.I want to make myself believe that i am just mad because he did filthy stuff before coming to me but i might be wrong.It might not be the only reason. "I did not make out with anyone, Stella-" "Then why is your hair messy?why is your lips red like someone just kissed and sucked it?why is your clothes crumpled?you did'nt look like this yesterday when you fetched me!," My voice raised and i could feel the heat in the corner of my eyes. I don't know why,i am highly disappointed.I am mad, irritated and, upset!I want to punch his face for making out with someone, i want to slap him."Alright, someone kissed me.But we did not make out," He sighed and glanced at me.See?he kissed someone!and it looks like he enjoyed it!just look at his image right now.He literally enjoyed kissing with other girls.And to whoever that woman is, she's so flirt!how can she suck Rafael's lips and turn it into cherry's color."Why are you so mad?i thought you don't like me?hmm?," He asked and off the engine of his car in the middle of the road wherein no other cars are passing by right now.What the fuck?He leaned his back on his seat before he faced me and stare at my face as if he's observing what will be my next move be.My breathing became heavy."I never said i don't like you!-""Kung ganoon ay gusto mo ako?"My eyes widened and i saw his lips rose."O-ofcourse not!," My voice raised.What the fuck is he thinking?that i like him?hell no!never.I will never like a man who kiss other girls.He chuckled."You're giving me a mixed signals," He conclude.I am trying hard to avoid his star
TagalogI don't understand why but i noticed that Rafael is slowly being nice to me.Not that nice but still, he's trying to adjust with my decisions or wants.After what happened between i and Janine, he tried to assure me that everything will be fine, that he will talk to her and i won't be able to see her again.He assured me that he will be my tutor and about my hair, he will bring me to salon.And there, here we are today, inside the famous salon, treating my damaged hair because of Janine while Rafael is just sitting on the prepared sofa and scrolling through his phone.I don't know why he forced me to come with him.I told him yesterday that i will just go here alone since i knew he's busy with his works, but he did'nt agreed.He still came here with me.I am sure he still have a lot of works to do.Why is he still here?After the hairstylist did my hair, Rafael asked me if i want to eat something."Don't you have work?," I asked instead while staring at his eyes.I have my sunglass o
Ginawa ko ang sinabi ni Rafael, kapag mag kasama kaming dalawa ay nag tatagalog ako kahit na hindi ako gaanong ka confident sa accent ko."You're cute," He seriously said while driving and straightly looking at the road.It was'nt hard ofcourse.As i've said, marunong naman talaga akong mag tagalog at tanging accent lang ang pinoproblema ko.So far, okay naman ang nagiging outcome dahil hindi ako pinag tatawanan o inaasar ni Rafael.Kakagaling ko lang sa university at sinundo na ako ni Rafael.Hapon na at nasabi nya sa akin na mamayang gabi daw magaganap ang event sa bahay namin, nakapag set up na din daw at mag papa pool party din sila."Rafael, i need a new set of liptint," I sighed when i remembered that thing.It's traffic though, what can i do?, my mind is bored."I'll buy you a lot tomorrow, i just don't have enough time to change clothes for the event tonight," He said.Tumango lamang ako.Nakauwi na kami at kaagad ko siyang iniwan para mag bihis.Simpleng white spaghetti strap lang
I went to the garage, only to see Rafael and the girl who glared at me earlier getting out of it.Kaagad nag sink in sa akin ang nakita ko kaya naman natawa nalang ako at saka nag lakad pabalik sa loob ng bahay.Sigurado akong hindi nila ako nakita dahil busy sila sa pakikipag usap sa isa't isa, lalo na ang babaeng naka two piece at abot tenga ang ngiti habang sabay silang nag lalakad ni Rafael.Pag balik ko sa dinaanan ko kanina ay wala na duon ang dalawang kaibigan ng kasama ni Rafael kaya naman dire diretso akong lumakad pabalik sa kwarto ko at duon nag kulong.Damn it!Anong ginawa nila duon?bakit sila mag kasama?imposibleng wala silang ginawa kahit na mag kasama sila lalo pa at naka suot ang babaeng 'yon ng two piece!Naramdaman kong nangilid ang luha ko dahil sa inis.Ipinag babato ko ang unan ko at saka ako naupo sa sahig at sumubsob sa edges ng kama ko para duon umiyak.I don't know what's happening to me, i don't know why i'm crying.Ang alam ko lang ay sobrang naiinis ako sa tat
I could'nt believe what happened, it was way too fast for me that my brain could'nt even process everything.Lahat ng nangyari, hindi ko inasahan.Ni isa ay wala akong inasahan na magaganap, nagising nalang ako na katabi ko na si Rafael habang sya ay naka yakap sa akin at naka siksik ang muka sa leeg ko.Kumurap kurap ako at nakitang wala syang saplot pang itaas.The fuck??I raised my hand and touch the skin of his back.It's real!hubad?!"Oh my god, Rafael," I groaned before i tried to hold his shoulders and push him away from me but he did'nt move and just remained his face on my neck."Hmm..," He moaned.Naramdaman ko ang pag dampi ng labi nya sa aking leeg.Naramdaman ko ang pag bilis ng tibok ng puso ko."Rafael, wake up," I said as i tap his gently shoulder.Hindi sya kumibo kaya naman pinakiramdaman ko sya at hindi ako umimik.I want to hug him, gusto ko syang pang gigilan.Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero may kilig akong nararamdaman habang naka yakap sya sa akin.Ilang segundo ang
Sinabi ko lahat kay Rafael ang sinabi at ginawa ng dalawang kaibigan ni Arcella kagabi sa akin.Walang labis at walang sobra ang kwento ko dahil buong pangyayari ang sinabi ko sa kaniya kaya naman natahimik ako bigla nang makita ang pag dilim ng muka nya."I'm gonna talk to them," Nakakatindig balahibo na sambit nito saka ako binitawan sa pisngi at akmang aalis na.Nanlaki ang mga mata ko saka ko kinuha ang kaniyang kamay."Rafael, wag na.Hayaan mo na sila, nag papaliwanag lang naman ako sayo kung bakit ako umiyak kagabi," Kunot noong sabi ko.Ayokong kausapin ni Rafael ang tatlo dahil iisipin lalo ni Arcella na napaka isip bata ko at nag sumbong pa ako kay Rafael.As if i wanted to tell him those things."Let them?, Stella you don't know how i almost kill myself when i saw you sitting on the floor and crying on your bed!," His voice raised.I shook my head."Rafael, just listen to me.I don't want you to talk to them about it.Now let's end this topic or i'll go home," I said.Tinapunan
Rafael, your actions and words are really confusing.Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit nya ako hinahalikan at hindi ko din alam kung bakit pinapatulan ko palagi ang mga halik nya.Four days passed.As usual, back to school.Wala naman nag bago maliban nalang sa hindi na ako nag kukwento kay Ava at Clara ng tungkol kay Rafael.Iniwasan ko munang itopic sya dahil kahit ako ay naguguluhan na sa inaasta namin ni Rafael sa isat isa."Oh, god," Clara sighed in a low tone while staring at her phone.Nabanggit nya sa amin ni Ava na may something daw sa kanila ng step brother nya.I was shocked pero mukang inexpect na talaga iyon ni Ava.Kaya siguro ganon nalang makatitig si Clara kapag nandyan ang step brother nya sa paligid.Hindi ko alam kung anong mararamdaman ko pero nag aalala ako sa kanya dahil hindi alam ng mga magulang nya ang nangyayari sa pagitan nila ng step brother nya.What she's doing is all wrong, ofcourse.Kasal na ang magulang nilang dalawa at mag kapatid na sila, pero hindi ko pweden
"What the fuck?!" Malutong na mura ni Lincoln habang galit na sinunggaban ng suntok si Rafael.Sa sobrang bilis nuon ay tumama iyon sa muka ni Rafael kaya naman nalaglag ang panga ko.Tangina!"Lincoln, stop it!" I yelled before i got out of my bed and grab his arm.Nag wawala si Lincoln para muling umamba ng suntok kay Rafael kaya naman kaagad ko siyang niyakap mula sa likuran at pilit na hinihila."Lincoln, isa!" Galit na sigaw ko.Nang napa sulyap ako kay Rafael ay nakita ko kung paano gumalaw ang panga nya habang naka titig sa aming dalawa ni Lincoln.Dumudugo ang gilid ng labi nya ngunit mas mukang mapula ang mata nya dahil sa galit."Fuck!" Rafael cursed and punched Lincoln back straight to his face.Oh great God!"Rafael!" Sigaw ko saka ako kaagad na bumitaw kay Lincoln at pumagitna sa kanila."Who the fuck are you?!" Sabay na tanong nila sa isat isa kaya halos matigilan ako.Oh, Lord.What a mess.Parehas kong itinulak ang dibdib nila palayo sa isat isa kaya naman napa upo si Raf
"Wife, what are you cooking?" Tanong ni Rafael at saka ko naramdaman ang mainit na pag yakap niya mula sa aking likuran.Naramdaman ko pa ang mainit niyang balat kaya naman nasigurado kong wala siyang damit pang itaas."Rafael, put on your clothes.You might get cold," Sambit ko habang nag luluto ng chicken curry.It's been five years and months.Ikinasal kami ni Rafael bago pa man ako manganak sa kambal.That was unexpected but the result turns out fine."Mom, Dad," Nang marinig ko iyon ay kaagad kaming napa lingon ni Rafael sa may pintuan kung saan kakapasok lamang ng mga anak namin ni Rafael.Kumalas sa akin si Rafael at saka nilapitan ang dalawa.Francis Jerome Aragon Siveros , and Sakura Danaya Aragon Siveros.That's their name.Ang pangalan ng lalaki naming anak ay si Dad ang nag bigay at ang pangalan naman ng babae naming anak ay si Lincoln ang nag bigay.They are already four years old now at mag bibirthday na next month."Jiro," I smiled at my son before i came near him to give him
"Our company will release our newest car design," Rafael said in a tone with full of authority while talking to his one investor.Humikab ako habang naka upo sa kaniyang swivel chair at nag suswipe lamang sa aking cellphone.I can't, it's so boring here.Kaya lang naman ako pumunta dito ay dahil gusto kong makasama si Rafael.Natapos ang meeting nila sa loob ng halos isa at kalahating oras kaya naman muntik na akong makatulog sa aking kinauupuan.It's just so boring here.I really can't."Do you want to go home?" Rafael asked while standing beside me and holding a cup of black coffee.Naka pamulsa siya habang humihigop dito at naka titig sa akin.I shook my head."Do you want to eat something?" He asked and i nodded."Name it," He loosen up his neck tie."I don't know it's name," Sambit ko saka ako bumuntong hininga at muling nag scroll sa aking cellphone.Kanina kasi habang nag i scroll ako sa instagram ay may nakita akong pagkain na post ng aking mutual pero hindi ko naman alam kung ano
kami ng kwarto at nadatnan namin ang lahat na nasa lounge at tahimik na nag uusap habang si Mommy ay tahan na pero namumula pa rin ang mga mata.Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na s'ya na itong nasa harapan ko ngayon.Nakakatawa lang na kahit ilang taon na ang lumipas ay hindi ko pa rin nakalimutan ang hitsura n'ya."Stella," Kaagad na sambit ni Tita Jasmine at lahat sila ay natigilan nang makita ako.Napa tingin ako kay Mommy na naka upo sa sofa at naka titig sa akin habang nangungusap ang mga mata."I want to talk to you alone," Malamig na sambit ko at nakita ko naman ang kaagad n'yang pag tango at pag lunok bago s'ya tumayo.Bumaling ako kay Rafael na nasa likuran ko lamang at naka titig din pala sa akin."Rafael, stay here," Sambit ko saka ko s'ya pinakitaan ng ngiti para hindi na s'ya mag alala sa akin."I'll wait here, baby," He nodded before he caressed my elbow.Nauna na akong lumabas kung saan alam kong walang magiging tao maliban sa aming dalawa ni Mommy.Pin
Rafael and his family became more caring to me as if i am way too fragile to touch.Habang buntis din ako ay sa condo kami ni Rafael naka tira pero palagi rin namang nanduon ang pamilya namin dahil tuwang tuwa sila sa tiyan ko na unti unti nang lumalaki."Rafael, stop working," I said while staring at Rafael who's cleaning our bed.Kahit na buntis ako ay nag tatrabaho pa rin sya.Talagang hindi nya pinababayaan ang ipinamanang kumpanya ng angkan niya sa kaniya.Kahit naman na ganuon ay hindi pa rin siya nag kukulang sa pag bibigay ng oras sa akin dahil most of the time ay isinasama nya ako sa office."I need to work hard for our family, Stella," He said before he sat on the bed and raised his head to see me."Come here," Tapik nya sa kaniyang hita kaya naman bumuntong hininga ako at saka naupo roon.Umangat ang aking isang kamay patungo sa kaniyang dibdib at saka ko ito marahang hinaplos."But you're tired," Sambit ko.Hinawakan lamang niya ang tiyan ko na kahit tatlong buwan palang ay
Mainit ang ginawang pag tanggap sa akin ng pamilya ni Rafael.Masayang masaya si Tita Regine at gusto na kaagad iplano ang kasal naming dalawa ni Rafael."Mom, stop-""Dun din naman papunta iyon diba?mas mabuting mag pakasal na kayo!" Masayang sambit ni Tita Regine at hindi naman ako naka sagot."Mommy, hayaan mo na sila Kuya.Malay mo mag break pa sila diba?-""Dos naman," Natatawang sambit ni Tita Regine at nakita ko naman ang pag irap ni Rafael kay Dos.Ngumisi lang ako at saka ibinagsak ang isang kamay sa hita ni Rafael.Kaagad ko rin naman naramdaman ang pag haplos ng kamay nya na nasa aking likuran."Surely we'll end up being married to each other," Sambit ni Rafael kaya naman nag angat ako ng tingin sa kaniya at nakitang naka titig sya kay Dos."Huwag mo nang pakealaman si Rafael ngayon, Regine.Sigurado na ang anak natin," Tawa ng Dad ni Rafael.Pakiramdam ko ay may humaplos sa aking puso nang maramdaman kung gaano sya kasigurado sa akin.I'm also very sure about you, Rafael.Sa m
Marahan at masuyo kong sinimulan ang pag halik kay Rafael hanggang sa maramdaman ko na rin ang pag ganti nya sa bawat halik ko na mas naka dagdag pa ng init sa aking katawan.His lips taste so good.So sweet for a man like him."Hmm" I moaned.Sumandal sya sa sofa at saka huminto sa pag halik sa akin kaya naman naiwan ang bibig ko na basa at naka awang.Halos mapa pikit ako nang marahan nyang halikan ang aking leeg at may kasama pang pag dila iyon kaya naman kinagat ko ang aking labi habang hinahaplos ang balikat niya."Hmm, Rafael," I moaned and i felt him stiffened before he whispered on my neck."Moan my name, baby."Patuloy nyang hinalikan ang aking leeg hanggang sa bumaba ito patungo sa aking collar bone.Mas humigpit ang pag kaka kapit ko sa balikat niya."R-Rafael..." Mahinang sambit ko kaya naman natigilan siya at saka nag angat ng tingin sa akin."Yes, my baby?" He asked softly.Pakiramdam ko ay sobrang pula na ng muka ko ngayon kaya naman napa lunok ako at napa titig sa mga k
Tahimik akong uminom ng tubig at saka ko dinampot ang table napkin para punasan ang bibig ko."You're drunk then?" Baling ko sa kaniya at kaagad naman syang umiling."I had four shots," Sambit nya at tumango naman ako.Pinag masdan ko lang sya na titigan ako.Mukang hindi naman sya kakain..."Ipaliligpit ko nalang ang mga 'to kung 'di ka kakain-""I'll eat," He cutted me.I swallowed hard.Dinampot nya ang fork at spoon saka tahimik na nag simulang kumain.Bumuntong hininga ako at nag patuloy nalang din sa pag kain.Mabilis lang kaming natapos dahil kaunti lang ang kinain ko habang sya naman ay parang pinilit lang ang sarili na kumain.He's quiet.Alam kong ako ang dahilan nuon kaya naman nang matapos na kami ay tumayo na ako."Let's talk outside, can we?" I asked.Tumango sya saka tumayo.Sabay kaming nag tungo sa labas kung saan mas tahimik.Hindi gaanong maliwanag.Kaming dalawa lang ang tao...Humarap ako sa kan'ya at nakita syang naka tayo lamang habang naka titig sa akin.Namumula ang
"Matagal ko ng kilala si Rafael dahil anak sya ng tita Regine mo at sa tuwing nakikita ko sya sa trabaho nya, naiisip ko na sya ang babagay sa iyo," Dad said.Nanatili akong naka titig sa kaniya at hindi umiimik.Hinahayaan ko lamang siya na mag salita kahit na hindi ko gaanong maintindihan kung ano ang mga pinag sasasabi niya."He's a very responsible man.A polite, well-mannered, smart, and powerful man like him, is the best man for you."My lips parted.Now, i'm slowly getting it...Could it be..."Sinadya kong umalis ng bansa para lamang mapakiusapan si Rafael noon na bantayan ka habang wala pa ako sa bahay.Iyon lamang ang tanging dahilan kung bakit nag tagal ako sa ibang bansa, para mabigyan ko kayo ng tamang oras ni Rafael at para lumambot ang puso mo sa kanya," Dad looked at me with a hope.I got it.Hindi ko kaagad napansin na ang bilis nya akong ipinag katiwala kay Rafael kahit na kung tutuosin ay pwede namang sa mga katulong na lang nya ako ihabilin o di kaya ay kay Lincoln.Ku
Rafael and I ended up together on his bed.Nothing happened, natulog lang kaming dalawa.I missed it.I missed sleeping with him.Hindi ko alam na ganuon ang mangyayari ng gabing iyon.Kahit papaano, pakiramdam ko ay nawala ang bigat na nararamdaman ko.Naalimpungatan ako nang maramdaman kong may humahalik sa leeg ko kaya naman marahan kong idinilat ang aking mga mata at natigilan nang makitang naka yakap sa akin ang topless na si Rafael habang naka subsob sa aking leeg at mayat maya ang pag halik duon.Nangunot ang noo ko ngunit walang salita na lumabas sa aking bibig.Kinabig ng kamay ko na nasa batok nya ang kaniyang ulo para mas ilapit sa akin at ramdam ko namang natigilan sya pero nang makabawi ay hinaplos haplos lang ang aking bewang.Geez, i'm still wearing a black puff sleeve and skirt.I'm glad i was able to sleep even if it's uncomfy."Rafael, i'll go home now," I said in a sleepy voice but he did'nt say a word.Marahan kong hinaplos ang kaniyang buhok at bumaba ang kamay ko patu