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Chapter 4

[Omg! Nakakahiya ka!] Ziya is now laughing because of what I said. I told her all our conversation earlier in the coffee shop. 
"I know. But, he's so sungit!" I rolled my eyes. 
[Did you apologize?] she asked. She's now eating something. May nakikita pa akong poster ng EXO sa likod. She's in her room. 
"Sa nangyari kagabi yes. But kanina no. Even he's the owner of this resort, he has mistakes too. I'm a tourist but what did he do? Sinungitan pa ako so I don't pay him a respect!" I yelled. 
[What the? Didn't you feel embarrassed?] This time, napasapo na siya sa noo niya. 
"Of what?!" I asked. 
[My God Dalia! S'yempre owner pa rin yun! May karapatan siyang palayasin ka diyan] 
"Why would he? Nagbayad ako at nandito ako para mag-enjoy at mag move on," I take a sip of my guava shake. 
[You're unbelievable, Dalia! Hanga na ako sa kalokohan mong 'yan] 
"Thanks," sa kainisan ay pinatayan ko siya ng call. I have no time to listen on her nonsense advices.
Calixziya: Ako pa pinatayan, amp. Goodnight na! 
I didn't reply. It's 7pm night and boredom attacks me. I open the Television and watch cartoons. But my mind is preoccupied by Cassius. Why is he existing on my mind? 
I turned off the television. I put my phone on the table beside my bed and lay down on my bed. Hinihintay kong dapuan ng antok at maya maya pa'y nakatulog na ako. 
***
The next day, I decided not to swim again. Ewan ko, tinamad lang ako eh. I'm eating my breakfast right now. A sunny-side up egg and a coffee. I'm watching a drama on YouTube. 
I'm done eating and I decided to give it back to the restaurant. Bumaba ako at dumiretso sa pinag-orderan ko. 
"Dalia!" Someone shouted my name and I'm looking for who she is. Babae kasi ang narinig kong boses. I saw there Karina, waving at me. May bitbit siyang maleta at mukhang paalis na. 
"Aalis na kayo?" I walked towards them and asked. 
"Yes. Siguro naman ay magkikita tayo sa Manila," she smiled sweetly. 
"I don't know. I'm living with my family in Laguna. Si Ate Diseree lang ang nasa Manila but sometimes, bumibisita naman ako doon. Doon ka ba nagtatrabaho?" 
"Nope. Sa katabing kumpanya lang. I didn't know you're living in Laguna. I thought your family is in Manila," she chuckled a bit. 
"Well, my father wants to live in Laguna. Doon niya kasi napagawa ang bahay namin. Though, may bahay naman kami sa Manila. Ayaw kasi ni Mommy sa maraming tao," 
"Ahh," she nodded, convinced. "Anyways, uuna na ako. Kelan ka ba aalis dito?" 
"Sunday. Sige, ingat kayo!" I saw Gehrald snaked his hand on Karina's waist. They waved at me before leave. 
Since naboboring ako sa kwarto, I decided to stroll around the resort. Una kong nilibot ay ang dining and bar. Sumunod ay ang bilyaran at tennis court. May business center din pero hindi na ako pumasok. May nakikita pa akong naggagala together with their family.
I know that, I'm here to relax and move on. I guess, I need to avoid Ian. I don't want to be with him anymore. I don't want to see his ugly face. And if Mathilda and my paths crossed, I'll surely slap her as much as I want. 
A lot of people here are enjoying. Nagsu-swimming, naglalaro at iba pa. I wonder how rich the owner of this resort is. How much money they gain for a day? Siguro lagpas iyon ng  kalahating milyon. 
I just continued strolling til I felt tired. Dumiretso na ako ng kwarto. Alas onse palang ng umaga. Alas diez na ako nagising. Walang chat o tawag ang nagmula kay Ziya. Maybe she's busy. May outing daw sila ng family niya ngayon. 
It's my 4th day here in Punta Fuego. It isn't that boring, maganda ang view at sariwa ang hangin. I swiped my card and the door opens. Mukhang uulan dahil makulimlim. I went to my balcony and sat on the chair. 
Nag cellphone lang ako the whole time. It's twelve noon and I'm not yet starving. I receive a chat from Ziya. 
Calixziya: We're at the resort here in Rizal :P
Calixziya sent a photo. 
I clicked the photo and it was a beach. Mainit ngayon sa Rizal at maraming tao. I just hit the heart react. Hindi ako nag-sisi na mag-isa akong pumunta dito, it's way relaxing if you're alone. 
I'm sure, marami na naman akong gagawin right after my vacation. Kaya ineenjoy ko na. Bibisita ako sa site kinabukasan pagka-uwi. Malayo ang site dahil sa Quezon pa iyon, napakalayo kasing magplano ng bahay nung aming kliyente. 
Napatingin ako sa baba. My eyes widened when I saw Cassius. He's talking with a girl, they are talking seriously. I didn't mind them, I sat again on the chair and rest my head. My phone beeps and I saw a text from Mam Coline, my client. 
From: Mam Coline
When will you visit the site, Engineer? 
Received. 12:17 pm. 
I just text her 'the next day right after my vacation'. I hid my phone and rest my head again. I rested my arms over my tummy and sleep. May roof naman ang balcony kaya pwede akong matulog. 
I woke up 3pm. Oh shoot, I sleep for 2 and half hours. I immediately stand up and fixed myself. I changed my clothes because I got sweat. I'm wearing a pink illusion neck top and heather navy skort. 
I went downstairs to eat. I felt hungry. I just have a snacks for my meryenda. Mamaya nalang ako kakain ng kanin sa dinner. I bought a Piattos and Mogu-mogu in a small store near the pool. 
"Hi Ate Dalia!" I heard Avery's voice beside me. I smiled at her sweetly. 
"Hi, Avery. What are you doing here?" I asked her and opened the mogu-mogu I bought. 
"I'll buy a snack too ate. For my brother and for myself," she answered innocently. Pumunta siya sa tindahan at bumili ng tinapay, sa Kuya niya ata ang tsi-tsirya.
Matapos ang ilang minuto, bumalik sa kinatatayuan ko si Avery. She's holding a two lava cake and a nova. She's smiling at me. 
"Ahh, ate, upo ka muna diyan. Ibibigay ko lang 'to kay Kuya saglit," I nodded. I saw her smile before she left. 
I get my phone and went to my Messenger. Wala pang text si bruhilda. Ugh! I hid my phone when Avery sat beside me. 
"Alam mo Avery, pwede ka mag-model pag laki mo," I smiled at her. It's true, Avery is beautiful and tall. Kahit seven-years old pa lang siya ang tangkad na niya at sexy. 
"Our Mom is an ex-beauty queen po eh," sabi niya sabay kagat ng tinapay. 
"Oh, kaya pala. Grade ano ka na ba, Avery?" I asked and drink my mogu-mogu. 
"Grade Two po," I just nodded. 
"Where's your parents?" I asked. 
"My Mom and Dad is in Manila po. Kami pong dalawa ni Ate ay nagbakasyon lang dito. Si Kuya po ay dito, kasama ng Tito namin. Ikaw po, nasaan po parents mo?" 
"They're in Laguna. I'm just having my vacation here," After that we both didn't talk. 
We're just eating and sitting in the umbrella near the pool. I'm waiting for Ziya's chat but I think she's enjoying her vacation. Naboboring ako ng mag-isa lang ako magbakasyon but I find it good for moving on. Pabalik na rin naman ako ng Manila sa Sunday. 
"Avery, your Ate Casiana is looking for you," Napalingon ako sa nagsalita. What the? "Oh, are you there Rude?" 
"Hindi Rude ang name niya, Kuya. She's Ate Dalia, she's beautiful, isn't it?" Avery smiled and glanced at me. 
"Let's just go," Cassius said in a cold tone. 
"Wait... Kuya mo 'yan?" I curiously asked. 
"Opo Ate Dalia," Avery answered. 
"Ayaw mo ba?" Cassius asked seriously. I just rolled my eyes at him and looked at Avery then smile. 
"Bye Ate, I'll see you tomorrow before I leave. Pupuntahan po kita sa room mo," She waved her hand and hold Cassius' hand. I waved back and smiled. Cassius smirked that made my blood boiled. 
Yung ngising iyon ni Cassius ay nakapagpainit ng dugo ko. Pag nakita ko pa iyang ngising iyan pupuntin ko ang labi niya. I just went back to my room and call Mommy, I want to talk to Deean. 
[Hi Ate!] Deean is a clingy brother. Nakavideo-call kami ngayon. 
"Hi, Deean." I greet him too. "I miss you! Don't worry I'll visit you right after my vacation. May pasalubong din ako sa'yo, ayos ba?" 
[Opo Ate Dayila] I laughed when I heard the way he pronounced my name. Bulol pa siya and kaunti palang ang nadidiretso niyang word. I just didn't mind it and continue to talk. 
Nang matapos ay nakarinig ako ng katok. I went to the door and when it opened, I saw Cassius in front of my door. 
"Ano ang ginagawa mo nanaman dito? Ikaw ha, crush mo talaga ako ha?" But he didn't answer. Avery is behind him. 
"Surprise! Ate, dito muna ako please?" Nagpa-puppydog eyes siya. "And, si Kuya crush ka? Talaga Kuya? Yieeeee," Avery is teasing us. 
"She's just joking, Avery." Cassius looked at me. "Nagpipilit, dito daw muna. Make sure you'll take care of her. I have a meeting with someone. Casiana went somewhere. Pag pinagpawisan ay--" 
"I know. You can leave," I seriously ordered. Ako pa ang pinahiya mo ha. 
Lumuhod si Cassius para mapantayan si Avery at may sinabi. "I'll be back. Sure ka dito ka muna?" 
"Opo, Kuya. Si Ate Dalia lang kaclose ko," Avery giggled. 
"Baka gabi na ako makabalik, Avery. Pag inantok ka, patawag ka kay Rude ha? You have a number of Casiana," Nag-init nanaman ang dugo ko. Rude siya ng rude, palibhasa sungit. 
"Okay, Kuya. Alis ka na, loveyou!" She kissed Cassius on his cheeks. "Tara na sa loob, Ate!" 
***
Naglalaro-laro lang si Avery sa kaniyang iPad habang nakahiga sa kama ko. I'm just watching on television. Minsan ay sa cellphone kasi nagchat na si Ziya na kumakain daw sila. 
Hapon na ngayon, nagpadala kami ng snacks para may makain si Avery. Ako na ang nagbayad at kumain na si Avery. Hindi pa naman ako gutom kaya nakatutok lang ako sa phone. 
***
Nang maggabi ay bumaba kami for dinner. Yun din daw ang inutos ni Cassius, libre daw ako since ako naman ang kasama ni Avery. He's not yet picking up Avery. 
"Ate... I'm sleepy," Mukha ngang antok na siya dahil papikit na. Ang tagal kasi ni Cassius, magdedate inaabot ng gabi. It's 7pm already. 
"Higa kana sa kama ko. Pag dumating si Kuya mo ay ipapabuhat nalang kita pag tulog ka, okay?" She just nodded and lay down on the bed. I'm beside her. 
***
An hour passed, I heard a knock from the door. I'm sure that it's Cassius. I open the door and saw Cassius, seryoso siya. 
"Nakatulog na, bubuhatin mo ba?" I asked him. Tumango lang ito. Bumalik ako kay Avery at binuhat ito papuntang pinto. Ibinigay ko kay Cassius na agad ding binuhat. 
"Thanks and sorry for disturbing," he said. I just gave him a nod then he left. 

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    Carin Sarino

    nice story

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    Marv Nathalie Cañete Sonio

    thanks

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    Sherly Mae Mahusay Galarpe

    I enjoy reading. 💖💖💖💖💗

    22/08/2023

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