UNIVERSITY SERIES # 3

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

We're having a family dinner right now. Twice a week lang den 'to nangyayari because my parents are always busy to our business, and also sina kuya den. Kaya minsan umay na umay na ako kay Ram.

"So, how's your new school, hija?" Daddy asked me.

"Im doing great, Dad, just as the old one. Its kinda difficult though because there were students who are so smart talaga, but then, I am doing advance reading last summer, so nakakasabay pa den ako," I explained.

Ngumiti naman si Dad, "That's how an Andrade's Heiress works," Proud na sabi nya.

"We're so very proud for you, Anak. But, honey, don't pressure her a lot, okay? She's just 17," Ani Mom.

"You know what, Princess, grabe ka. Humahakot awards ka eh, paano naman yung mga bobo na tulad ko diba? Wala na kaming pag-asa?" Tanong ni Kuya Klaus.

"Buti na lang talaga I am not the heiress," Sabi naman ni Ram.

Tiningnan naman sya ng masama ni Kuya Karius, "Hey, lil bro, hindi ka naman talaga. Sa grades mong yan? Hindi ka qualified agad," Pang-aalaska naman ni Kuya.

Gosh, can't they be quiet? Jusko.

"We are counting on you, honey. Alam mo naman na lahat ng trust namin ng mga tito at tita mo binigay na namin sayo, so wag mo kaming bibiguin okay?" Dad said while wiping his lips with tissue napkin.

I just nodded. I can do it. Ilang years pa Clay, marereach mo na yung goals mo.

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I am practicing a new dance trending on tiktok while Mauve texted me.

He is on his way daw dito sa labas ng subdivision namin. Buying me a food, nye, eme nya lang, miss nya lang ako eh ehe.

Tapos na den yung first anniversarry namin together, and yes, malapit na den yung 18th birthday ko.

But wala don yung utak ko pa, ang dami den kaseng thesis na gagawin, nauumay na ako.

"RAM! Tell kuya that I will be out for a minute muna. Papahangin lang, okay?" Pagbilin ko kay Ram.

Tumango lang sya pero tutok pa den sa phone nya. Hayst, this freak.

Umiling na lang ako then lumabas na. Bwisit naman kase 'tong si Mauve eh.

When I get there sa gilid ng guardhouse, nandon na agad sya.

I opened the car and enter.

"Miss me already?" I said at nagsmirk pa.

"Yes, of course," Aniya at niyakap ako.

"Here, eat this muna," He said at sinubuan pa ako.

Mcdo lang naman. Chicken sandwich with shake shake barbecue fries. Grr, my fave. Kaya im getting fat na eh.

"Are you making me ugly ba? You always bring me foods kaya," Sabi ko habang kumakagat ng burger.

He chuckled, "Yes, para sa akin ka lang,"

Hinampas ko naman sa sa braso, "Heh, then I will be ugl-"

"Puro ka reklamo na tumataba eh hindi nga oh. Pakain ako ng pakain sayo pero payatot ka pa den-"

"Hey, Im not skinny 'no! May shape kaya ako," She said at umirap pa.

"So, your debut is near. What are your plans?" He asked me.

I paused a little bit. I know he wants me to at lesst introduce him.