"I messaged you to not come here and now here you are! I can't even react earlier because you're mad! I don't know what I'm going to do to you, Earth!", I ignored Mercury who's now wasting his 5 minutes scolding me by just looking on my nails which needs a better polishing.
What an ugly nails I have here. I'll surely schedule an appointment for my nails.
Napabuntong hininga ako— nabubuwesit sa taong nakatayo sa harapan ko— ako dapat ang galit!
Was it my fault that I haven't read his message in Gmail? Yeah, Gmail. Who the fuck sends a message in Gmail just for your sister to not go in your house like are we business partners? Si Mercury lang naman.
Earlier it was me who was shouting but Mercury just flipped the situation over and made me the problem.
He told us that his so-called friends are mad at him but I know for a reason that he doesn't have any friends except this man beside me who only rolled his eyes secretly laughing at us like no one's preaching.
"I have her number." Mercury only rolled his eyes at Galaxy who's laughing his heart out. I boredly alternated my eyes at both of them, asses.
"You don't have my number? What's the use of Venus being your best friend and cousin if you didn't even ask her about my number?", tanga talaga.
He went silent kumunot ang noo para bang may naalala. I was confused because of his sudden reaction. Parang narinig lang ang pangalan ni Venus told you tanga talaga. Umupo siya sa couch na nasa harapan namin at tinititigan kami ni Galaxy na binibwiset siya.
"Ano? Ngayon mo lang na realize?", he looked at me as if I underestimated him. Taas ng pride ng lalaking to. He raised his eyebrows parang ngayon lang niya naisip ang sinabi ko.
"Honestly, he likes someone but that someone doesn't even have eye on him..." , Galaxy whispered with muffle laughs. Siniko ko siya kanina pa kasi 'to.
"... You both are poor when it comes to love. Kiwawa siyah.", I stared at him and laughed when I realized what he just said. His accent is priceless. Kumunot naman ang noo ni Mercury kasi akala niya siya ang pinagtatawanan ko pero itong bulol ko lang na katabi.
"Kawawa siya, kasi iyon. Bulol.", He stared at me mamumula ang mukha. Napahiya si Mr. Clean freak. Galaxy rolled his eyes at me bago lumayo sa akin galing sa pagkakasandal. Ako naman ngayon ang lumapit sa kaniya at bumulong.
"I love you with all of my hypothalamus", I told Galaxy while my eyes were on Mercury, pissing him.
Hindi niya kasi makalimutan ang nangyari last year. When he confessed to someone but this someone only rolled her eyes and said,
"Marami na akong manliligaw. I'm sorry but I don't need more."
And left him flabbergasted.
Galaxy just rolled his eyes and smirked at me.
"I love you too, Love.", I was dumbfounded because of his reply. He even tried to copy those voice but I knew he couldn't. This asshole. Sinapak ko siya. Diniinan pa ang salitang Love.
Gago.
Some say that how did we, Galaxy and I ended up as best friends if we both have the opposite looks, aura, attitude and circle of friends. I actually hate the girl who said that parang walang friends.
Mas close pa nga sila Galaxy at Ryuji noon. Na halos magpatayan na sa harapan ko. Ipinilig ko ang ulo at inalala ang sinabi ng babaeng 'yon noong high school kami.
"They're both good boys. Bakit ka nila papatulan at gagawing kaibigan baka nililibre mo sila ng gamot na 'yon, ha?"
Do I look like I sell drugs? Are being best friends needs qualifications now? Like you should be friends with those people who act and think like you.
Shut up, people! Best friends are best friends kahit saan pa sila galing basta best friends sila.
"Poor Earth hindi sinabihan ng I love you ng best friend mabuti pa ako nasabihan na ni Venus.", proud pa nasabi ni Mercury narinig pala ang pinagsasabi namin. I sneered at Mercury kasi kasama namin si Galaxy ngayon.
I looked at Galaxy expecting a reaction from him like he's her ex. Even me is still affected about William and Venus' comeback. But he only laughed at my twin's remarks. Parang nag-aasar.
"At least hindi na in love sa best friend.", Mercury looks pissed when I said that. Sige, try me twin brother who loves eating gummy bears. Pero napansin ko na nagbago ang timpla ng mukha niya parang naging seryoso siya. I think I need to talk to him about his problem.
I went home at my condo after conversing with those corpses who fell in love with the same woman. Mercury loves Venus even if he knew that they can't happen. Him loving our cousin is like some shit coming out from his butthole. Gross. That's incest, bruh!
Days past and being alone makes me think certain things like adopting a cat or maybe a human child. What's the use of my money kung wala naman na akong pinanggagamitan. I'm bored even though I have works to do pero natatapos ko naman ang lahat ng 'yon much earlier from my estimated time.
It's 5:36 A M. I'm now in my condo unit, working out. Wala akong planong lumabas at makipag kita kina Galaxy and Mercury. Speaking of the two I haven't contacted them for about two weeks now.
I don't even miss them nakakasawa na rin kasing sila ang palagi kong kasama at nakikita. I think it's time for me to find a jowa. To cuddle and who's willing to accompany me. I'm bored of my repeated life cycle. Walang kulay.
I need those fucking rainbows and butterflies.
When I was done with my 1 hour and a half workout I went to my room and took a shower to feel fresh. Ang lagkit ko na. I was looking for a dress to wear because I'm planning to find someone who's willing to date me when I heard my doorbell, ringing.
Someone is outside my condo unit. Who the hell's that? Didn't he/she think that it's still early para mambulabog?
I wore my precious white robe not minding the person who's behind my door. Maganda naman ang katawan ko. Ano pa ang ikakahiya ko, right?
Scam talaga ang mga mother's natin ng sabihin nila na may marami daw na manliligaw pag nakatapos na ng pag-aaral like meron ba? Nasaan na kayo?
"Wait naman! Tangina...", halos hindi niya tinitigilan ang pag door bell.
Nagmamadali-nagmamadali? as if hindi narinig. Halos hindi na ako magkandaugaga , lakad-takbo upang mabuksan ang pintuan. Hindi ko na tinignan ang peep hole dahil sa pagmamadali and to my surprise I saw Venus.
Not the blooming Venus that I last saw in Galaxy's house. She looks like— what do you call this? Aah!
"You look like someone's mistress who can't afford a fucking Prada bag because of her sugar daddy's recent ghosting. In short you look— miserable.", ngumiwi siya dahil sa sinabi ko at pinahid ang luha sa damit. Yuck. Ganiyan na ba talaga siya ka miserable? Wala ba siyang handkerchief?
"Hindi mo ako papasukin?", iyak niya.
"Why would I? Inagaw mo si William sa akin.", I joked. I just feel like it. I'm expecting for her to glare at me kasi ganiyan naman talaga siya noon pa but I was shocked when she cried loudly. Shit.
"I'm just joking ano ka ba...", pinagtitinginan na kami ng mga kapitbahay ko. I just smiled at them and give them a flying kiss to let them know that everything's fine bago hinila sa loob si Venus. Anong nangyayari sa babeng 'to? Last time I know okay lang naman siya.
I let her sit on my couch hindi naman kasi siya madumi parang sabog lang ganoon. I went to the kitchen to get some water when I heard her cry. Bumalik ako hawak na ang tubig at binigay ito sa kaniya na agad naman niyang ininom. Sininok pa siya.
Maarte akong kumuha ng tissue sa center table at binigay sa kaniya. Kaya lang parang kulang kaya kinuha ko na lahat at nilagay sa kandungan niya.
"T-Thank you."
My gosh this is the last thing I'll expect to see on her. Kahit gusto ko na siyang sabunotan noon hindi ko ginawa pinsan ko pa rin naman siya.
She handed me the glass at nilagay ko naman ito sa center table. I sat opposite of where she is at tinitigan siya. Based from her looks she have a problem something she couldn't do alone. Bakit naman siya pupunta dito kung kaya naman niyang mag-isa.
"What happened to you?", kumunot ang aking noo ng makita kung paano ulit magtubig ang mga mata niya na parang iiyak na naman.
Wrong question, Earth.
"Duh! Save your tears for later after you tell me what happened. Parang hindi pinsan. Chika naman diyan..." , she laughed a bit pero bigla namang nagseryoso.
"Wait." , lumipat ako sa kung saan siya nakaupo. Wala lang para rinig agad. Naawa naman ako sa kaniya. Inaayos ko ang buhok niya habang siya naman naiiyak pa rin.
"Huwag mo akong suklayan ha? Okay na hairstyle ko.", Ayy wow may pa ganoon.
"Hindi naman kasi 'to classroom para gawin ko sa 'yo, condo ko 'to hija.", We both laugh pero bumalik lang din naman sa dating atmosphere. I stopped combing her hair using my fingers when she spoke.
"Earth, I thought okay na lahat kasi may bahay na kami, business at kasal pa—", I cut her off.
"Sige pa, pa mukha mo pa sa akin.", Hindi niya ako pinansin instead she continued talking.
"...but maybe hindi talaga, I was just expecting— b— buntis ako Earth.", I was shocked. All I did was stare at her.
Bunch of tears escaped my eyes. Nakita ko siyang tinawanan lang ako habang umiiyak din.
"Gosh! Congratulations! Oh my gosh wait! I'll call Galaxy and Mercury-", but before I could press the call button she stopped me. I confusedly look at her— confused, because of her sudden reaction. Isn't she happy? Like that's one of my dreams! Pinunasan ko ang mga luha ko.
"Don't. I'll tell you why I am here. Please just don't call any of them.", She looked at me with tears in her eyes. I remained sitting beside her not moving, curious of what she'll tell me.
Oookay?
"Nalaman niya— nalaman ni William na buntis ako kaya iniwan niya ako..." , wait ano daw?
Lumayo ako sa kaniya ng konti, hindi makapaniwala. Gago! Iniwan ang asawa dahil buntis? Kung ganoon ayaw ko na pa lang mag-asawa.
Should I call Galaxy now? May chance na siya sa babaeng 'to.
"I-I thought he'll accept it. Hindi pala. I'm not even expecting him to be happy about it...." Putangina— I was speechless.
What? I faced her and both of my hands are now on her shoulders. Hindi pa rin siya tumitigil sa pag-iyak.
"You mean...", umiyak pa siya lalo. Tangina.
"Binuntis ka niya tapos hindi ka pinagutan? Ayy puta pala 'yon!", umiiling siya pero hindi na ako nakapag pigil nahampas ko siya.
"Gaga ka iniyakan ko 'yon dahil mahal na mahal ko tapos malalaman ko lang 'to sa iyo? Divorce him like you should. Makipaghiwalay ka o kundi mag-usap kayo for the baby lang."
"Walang nangyari sa amin ni Will, Earth.", umiyak siya. While me is confused. Walang nangyari? Gusto kong matawa pero pinipigilan ko lang.
"Paano nangyari 'yon? Nirape ka ng ingkanto, ganoon?", pero sinigawan niya lang ako.
"Walang nangyari sa inyo ni William? At sinong ama, Si Galaxy? ", pero umiiling ulit siya. Minutes later pero umiiyak lang siya.
Nagsimula na akong mawalan ng pasensya but what she said next almost made me unconscious. Hindi ako nakagalaw at hilaw na ngiwi ang naipakita ko sa kaniya. She repeatedly apologized like both of them didn't do anything stupid.
"You what— Tangina naman Venus alam mong bawal pero bakit ginawa mo! I thought you are intelligent totoo nga ang sabi nila! Bobo ang mga matatalino sa pag-ibig! Now, what will I call the baby? Pamangkin!" , I keep on shouting at her until I realized that she's pregnant.
I weakly kneeled in front of her didn't mind what I was wearing. She covered her face with both of her eyes, shoulders shaking.
Natulala ako for a sec kasi I thought dahil nakitaan ako at tumatawa siya.
She's crying. Sasabihin ko sanang huwag siyang umiyak dahil baka ma stress siya pero dapat talaga siyang ma stress dinamay pa ko— charr.
"I— I'm sorry— I— you don't know what I did for him. Ginawa ko lahat para sa kaniya una pa lang. I even used William and Galaxy for him—I— I love Mercury, Earth. So much.", Naaawa ako sa kaniya but that doesn't mean I'll tolerate them.
"You both are— gross— ", mas lalo pa siyang umiyak ng marinig ang sinabi ko.
"Kahit na ampon ka lang— dala mo pa rin ang pagiging del Rosario! I treated you as my cousin! Kahit hindi ka magawang pansinin ng ibang pinsan mo sa side ng Mommy mo nandoon ako!", huminga muna ako, para akong nawalan ng hangin.
Before I continued.
"—Pero itong ginagawa niyo? You thought you going here makes me side you? No! Kahit palitan mo pa ang apelyido mo naging del Rosario ka pa rin! Magpinsan pa rin ka 'yo!"
I can't stop my emotions. Hindi ko na nagawang kumalma. She's pregnant with Mercury's. Shit.
"That's why I'm here...", she looked at me pleading. No. No, she won't. Umiiling ako pero hinawakan niya lang ako sa balikat ng mahigpit.
"Your— mom wants you to marry...", panimula niya. I know what she's planning. No. Joke ko lang kanina na mag ampon ako, eh. Bakit ganito?
"Please. I need you to adopt my baby. I know Galaxy will help you— please, Earth."