Patricia''s POV (Avoiding)


    "Buti ay naisipan mo na dumw dito, ate??" sarkastikong bungad ng kapatid kong si Jordan.


    "I brought you food!" I showed the two stics I was holding.


    Since today is saturday and I don''t have any other errands, I decided to go here because I miss them but my parents are not here.


    I didn''t even informed Callum where I was going.


    "You haven''te here since you got married. How many months have passed? Hmm, 3 months? Good thing that you still remember this house" nagtatampong sabi niya. Npitan ko siya.


    "I''m busy in med school. Sorry kung ngayonng ako nakapunta. I miss you!" I hugged and kissed him.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll stay here every weekend" I smiled.


    "What about your husband?"


    Sinundan ko siya papunta sa kusina at sinumn na kainin ang mga binili ko.


    "Let''s not talk about him, please?" I sighed before eating.


    "Why? LQ kayo? May babae ba? Bagong kasalng kayo.."


    Tinignan ko siya ng masama at inamba ang hawak kong tinidor.


    "Kidding! Hahaha"


    Pinala niya pa anglaking ''yon. My everyday routine is more thrilling because almost every time I leave the room, I''ll check first to see if Callum is outside. I''ve been avoiding him a few days now.


    Iniiwasan ko na mag kita kami kahit sa kusina ng bahay. Hindi rin ako sumasabay na kumain sa kanya kaya pgi akong nagpapad ng pagkain kay Nanay Nelia sa kwarto.


    Kahit ang karaniwan kong pag tambay sa gilid ng pool ay hindi ko na nagagawa dahil baka bi siya''ng sumulpot doon at komprontahin ako.


    He''s also busy at work, even has in weekends so it''s possible that he doesn''t think about me anymore?


    "Are you in a good rtionship with him? Sinasaktan ka ba niya-"


    "What kind of question is that, Jordan?!" singhal ko. "Of course he''s not!"


    "Sinisigurado kong" usal niya.


    "We had a contract, okay? Our marriage will justst a one year and after that we''re both free again.."


    "Contract? Hmm, sounds good. By the way, I''ll visit you in your house once mommy''s schedule is not hectic"


    Tumango ako. Naisip kong tawagan si mommy ngunit hindi niya sinasagot maging si daddy.


    Their line was busy. Gusto ko pa naman sana na mag bonding kami ngayon pero maslong p s nagiging busy sa trabaho. "Are they that busy not to answer my call?"


    "Why don''t you go there by yourself?" Jordan asked.


    Napaisip ako. Well, bakit nga ba hindi ko s puntahan? Pero siguro mamaya nang dahil susulitin ko muna ang time namin ni Jordan.


    We continued eating while sharing some stories. He also says how much he''s having hard time in school so I feel sad for him. I used to help and teach him about their lessons that he didn''t understand but now is different. I can''t help him anymore...


    That''s why I decided to stay here every Saturdays and Sundays so that I can be with my family. Callum didn''t know about my n and he probably wouldn''t have a problem with that.


    This even in his favor because him and Zara will have more time together.


    Pumunta ako sa kwarto ko pagkatapos kumain. I really miss here especially seeing those frames and my trophies that were disyed here.


    Humiga ako at niyakap ang unan ko. Parang ayaw ko na umuwi sa bahay namin ni Callum dahil nanditohat ng nakasanayan ko.


    My eyes were so heavy because I fell asleep almost 2 a. mst night because I overthink about things again.


    I closed my eyes until I fell asleep...


    Nagising nang ako sa mkas na pag-alog ni Jordan sa braso ko.


    "Wake up!" Jordan''s face was almost close to mine. "It''s almost lunch. Let''s eat"


    I rubbed my eyes, yawning. "Okay.."


    Lumabas na siya sa kwarto at mabilis kong pinusod ang buhok. Nasa hagdan pang ay naamoy ko na ang pagkain.


    "Do you also cook food for your husband, ate?"


    Muntik na akong masamid sa tanong ni Jordan. Tumingin ako sa kanya at nakitang seryoso naman siya.


    "Uh.. sometimes" I answered. "He already hired some maids that''s why"


    "Anong pakiramdam ng may asawa na? Masaya ba?"


    Tuluyan ko na siya''ng tinapunan ng masamang titig. He''s teasing me again! It''s obvious because he was trying to hide his smile.


    "Gusto mo ba tinidurin ko ang isa mong mata!" banta ko at iminuwestra ang hawak na tinidor.


    "I''m jusking asking!" tuluyan na siya''ng tumawa. "You''re too serious.."


    "Whatever, Jordan. Panget mo!" pikon kong sabi bago uminom ng tubig.


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    Tumayo na ako ng mabusog at bumalik sa kwarto para mag handa sa pag punta sa Clemente''s Company to surprise my parents.


    Naligo ako at pumili ng isusuot ko sa closet dahil haloshat naman ng damit ko ay nandito. Pinili ko nang ang isang itim na bodycon pencil dress long sleeve para naman mag mukhang formal ako. I let my hair down and put some light make up.


    Nag pam na ako kay Jordan bago umalis. Habang nasa biyahe ay nala ko ang nlapit na birthday ni Jordan next week. Iyon din p ang dahn kung bakit ko s pinasyn. I''ll also opened up that topic to mommyter. Nakarating ako sa kompanya at dumiretso agad ako sa floor kung nasaan ang office ni mommy. I saw her secretary.


    "Good afternoon, Mam. Nasa meeting room pa po ang parents niyo"


    "Okay" I smiled. "I''ll just wait here in her office?"


    "Okay po"


    Pumasok ako sa office ni mommy at inpag ang bag ko sa couch. Prente akong umupo ngunit makalipasng ang ng minuto ay na-bored agad ako.


    Tumayo ako at lumapit sa table ni mommy. I smiled when I saw our family pictures in her table but my smile disappeared when I saw that there''s another picture frame. It was me and Callum on our wedding day. Why does mom have this? I was about to hold it when the door suddenly opened.


    "Thank you for your time-Patricia?"


    I was froze where I was standing when I saw who''s with my parents. They finally entered the office and mommy immediately hugged me while daddy kissed me on the cheek but I was still stunned.


    Why Callum is here? Why are they together?


    "You''re here.."


    Nagt ako ng mabilis nakpit sa''kin si Callum, namig ang mukha ko ng lumapat angbi niya sa pisngi ko. What the hell?!


    Nanlaki ang mata ko sa gt ngunit ngkomang ang mukha niya. What is the meaning of this?!


    "Patricia, are you okay?"


    "Hey!" napaigtad ako ng hawakan ni mommy ang braso ko. I looked at her curiously.


    "Are you okay?" she asked worriedly.


    Muli akong napatingin sa gawi ni Callum na ngayon ay kausap si daddy sa couch. Nag tama ang mata namin at agad akong umiwas. "Y-Yeah.. I miss you mom"


    We hugged each other but my eyes keeps looking at Callum''s side.


    "I miss you too! I always thinking about you but thank to Callum because he''s taking good care of you"


    Parang gusto kong umap sa sinabi ni mommy. Callum really updating her about me huh?


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    We sat in front of her table.


    "It''s good, mom. I can handle"


    Hindi ko maiwasan na hindi mapatingin sa gawi n daddy. Saktong pag lingon ko sa kan ay nakaabang na ang mata ni Callum sa''kin kaya halos mapaigtad ako sa gt.


    Damn! Why he''s staring and why the hell he''s sitting like that?


    Nakabuka ang mag kab niya''ng braso habang nakasandal. Ang mga hita niya naman ay medyo nakabuka. The gap between his legs makes me panick. Daddy was talking to him but his attention was in me and he''s pretty obvious! "How are your rtionship with Callum?"


    Bumaling ako kay mommy. She was smiling while looking at me before to Callum.


    "We''re good, mom" sagot ko bago tumingin kay Callum na nagsasalita.


    "I told you! He''s a good guy!" she sounds proud. "I''m hoping for your rtionship to work more"


    Pinilit kong hindi umirap sa harap ni mommy. Nakakasuka naman ang sinasabi niya! If she really knew Callum..


    "Why he even here?"


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    I slowly nodded. Mommy and I talked for a few minutes about Jordan''s birthday next week and regarding my n to be with them every weekend.


    At first, she was hesitant because I still needed approval from Callum but I disagreed. It''s my choice though.


    They finally decided to go out and eat to a fine reastaurant. Unang lumabas s mommy bago kami ni Callum.


    "You''reing here, why you didn''t inform me?" he asked seriously before closing the door.


    "It''s none of your business" asar kong sabi at nag salubong ang ky niya.


    "You''re really naughty"


    His hand immediately wrapped into my waist and pulled me closer to him. Nagt ako at muntik mapasigaw. Siniko ko siya ngunit wng ''yon sa kanya. I tried my best to remove his hand but I failed! "What the hell are you doing, Callum?!"


    He didn''t answer and just continued walking. He''s looking directly at the hallway. I was about to remove his hand again but I noticed that some of employee was looking at us. Bumuntong hininga ako bago ikinalma ang sarili.


    Umayos ako ng palakad at itinahimik ang mga kamay. Nakakahiya! They''re all looking at us! Maslong lum ang iritasyon ko ng marinig ang t nang-aasar na tawa ni Callum. Gosh! I think he won this time.