The Calm in the Chaos (Trazo Real Series #3)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

My parents got me a new set of teachers. I am slowly getting used to speaking Tagalog because my teachers are Filipinos and my Mom asked them to talk to me in Tagalog. I am still having a hard time getting a grasp of the language but I can feel that I am slowly improving.

And I am also thankful to Rafael for helping me even though, sometimes, he teaches me weird words.

Adrianna: Mataas ang grade ko sa Filipino.

Rafael: Nice! Sa ibang subjects, kumusta?

Adrianna: Mataas din.

Rafael: Next time kapag nakauwi kami sa Batangas, may oral recitation ka sa akin.

Adrianna: Maayos naman ako dito...

Rafael: rito**

Adrianna: Maayos naman ako rito sa chat.

Rafael: Sus! Paano kung Google translate lang 'to aber?

I pouted. I am not cheating! I may not be that comfortable speaking in Tagalog but I'm good at it when it's written, or in this case, typed.

Adrianna: Hindi ako nandadaya. Hindi ako cheater.

Rafael: Sana ol.

Adrianna: Ha?

Rafael: Mahirap ipaliwanag sa chat, Adi. Hahaha!

Adrianna: Okay. I have to sleep na.

He's weird, weird in a good way. He's like Kuya Brandon but when he gets serious, he's like Kuya Ashton. That's the most decent description that I can give regarding his weirdness.

"Adi, may dala kaming mga damit na pwede mong pagpilian mamaya. We'll attend a party", my Mom said as she entered my room.

I just finished my last class for the day and was about to take a shower when she entered. My parents were busy with our business but they still manage to come home here in Batangas. We have lands in Cavite and Batangas and my parents always travel back and forth.

"Party?"

"Yes. Birthday ni Congressman Fuentes at imbitado tayo".

"What about Papa and Uncle Emilio?"

"They will be there. Kaya lumuwas na rin si Auntie Margaux mo para mapaghanda sina Ashton at Brandon. Tatagpuin na lang natin sila sa Manila".

I nodded. After I took a shower, I saw the line of paper bags on my floor. Mom really bought all of these? I opened each and they all look pretty. In the end, I chose the sky blue dress. Sometimes, I chat with Rafael, but when he's busy I don't message him.

It kinda makes me sad because he's my closest friend here. I have met Phoebe but she has a best friend. I've been with the Rances cousins but they all have their best friends.

I also want to have a best friend.

"Next year, dito ka na sa Manila mag-aaral", Dad said.

He's sitting on the front side of the car. Papa is already in Manila; he drove there with Auntie Margaux and Uncle Emilio. My cousins are in Manila, too, because it is where they study.

"Will I go to Kuya Bran's school?", I asked.

"Yes. Ashton is also in the same university but of course, he's already in the college department. You'll make good friends there, anak".

"Uh... what about Theo's school?", I asked again.

I heard it's also a good school. Theo and Naxus are both in 10th grade now while Kuya Brandon's in 11th grade.