"Hey couz, want to come with us?" My cousin Christian, with his backpack, full of unused shirts.
Sa kabila ng nangyari sa mga nakalipas na taon, my cousin Christian, maintain his distance and haven't talked to me since then. He knows his mistakes. And I'm thankful that he's aware that I can't stand seeing him that time. But time flies, if god can forgive, how can I not?
"Saan?" Tipid kong saad.
"Night swimming, don't worry it's just for one night. And besides you're with us. Hindi delikado."
Us? I'm afraid to think that us Includes Abel. I chuckled at my own thought.
"Ano sasama ka ba, o sasama ka?" he said teasingly.
"As if I have a choice,"
Nakarating kami ni Christian alas sais ng gabi. Masyado ata kaming nagpahuli, narito na ang lahat kami na lang ang kulang. Hindi ko na nilibot ang tingin ko dahil sa unang pagtapak ko pa lang dito, nararamdaman ko na ang mabibigat na tingin na binibigay nito sa akin.
Why is he staring at me like that? Am I not invited? Am I too hard to handle for them? If that's it, he doesn't need to worry, I definitely can manage myself. I know how to swim.
We heard a scream not far from us, napalingon kami rito. I don't know but I'm suddenly on a bitch mode. Ang nanlalamig kong sikmura kanina ay biglang napalitan ng init na gustong sumabog.
I don't know what's wrong with me! Mas lalong nag init na sinabayan ng nginig ang kalamnan ko nang nakita ko itong lumapit kay Abel at yumakap sa likod nito. Fuck! Bitch!
"Magpapalit lang ako," bulong ko sa pinsan ko.
Hindi na 'ko naghintay pa ng sagot nito at mabilis tumayo, mabilis kong nahanap ang banyo at nagpalit. Nang makalabas, nakita kong may kanya kanya na silang ginagawa. But of course, Abel stand out in my eyes, he's busy grilling barbecue together with the, ugh! I don't want to call her names. I feel bad.
"Gracia?" A familiar voice.
Lumingon ako sa tumawag sa akin. "Josh?" Kunot noo kong tanong.
Nagtatalon ako sa tuwa at napayakap dito. "Ikaw nga!" I said excitedly while patting his back lightly.
"Oh, dahan- dahan naman, hindi ako makahinga ng maayos." Pang- aasar nito habang tumatawa.
"Tapos na kayo?" Abel intervene.
Sabay kaming napalingon dito. Abel's brows clashed as he forcefully gave the tong to Josh.
Mabilis din itong umalis at hindi kami hinayaang makasagot. Problema ng isang iyon? Hinayaan ko na lang ito at nagsaya ng gabing iyon. I know that nothing will change if I focus on him tonight. Better just enjoy the moment.
Mabilis lumipas ang gabi at araw. Pero hindi ang mga ala alang naipon ko sa bawat sandaling nakikita ko siya sa paligid ko. Tama pa bang bumalik ako dito? Tama pa bang minamahal ko pa rin ang taong ito?
I scoffed. Ano bang pinag-iisip mo Gracia?! Shut it!
"Hi, Gracia right?" A gentle voice enveloped my ears.
Lumingon ako ng marinig ang boses na iyon. Oh it's the, whatever. The one who's always with Abel. Ano kayang kailangan ng isang ito?
I raised my one brow at her. "Yes, I don't like you. So spill the beans." If only I could say that! I still have my manner though. She didn't wait for my answer and hug me tightly. I think I can't breath.
Marahan kong inalis ang kamay nito sa aking bewang, na mahigpit pa ring nakakapit. "C-can't breath" Almost out of breath.
"Gosh! Oh my gosh! I told yah! Ikaw nga!! I can't believe this..." Exaggerrately, fanning herself using both of her hands.
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