Through Fatal Silence (High Class Issue Series #5)

Chapter 03

Chapter 03

"Sabi ni Mama sunduin ko daw kayo."

Doubtful. That was the one word I could describe for this night. I know I shouldn't be overthinking about the little things, but the way how this night turned out could almost make my mind go rounds of wondering. I keep saying to myself that there's nothing big deal and I shouldn't act immature, however this nagging feeling was pestering me.

It was awkward. I haven't seen my sister for four years, and in those four years, I never contacted or asked how she was doing. It feels like I temporarily removed her from my life.

When Lorelei's eyes darted to my husband, recognition dawned on her face as if she's reminiscing what Paris is before in her life. Ilang segundong napako ang tingin niya sa kanya pero nung sumayad ang mga mata nito sa akin ay naging malikot ang tingin niya na para bang iwas na iwas siyang huwag makipag-titigan kay Paris.

That was off for me, but I acted cool... as if nothing is bothering me. I shifted my eyes away from her and looked at Paris, who's still in shock. "Aren't you going to say something to my sister, Hon? She just came back from New York," I uttered, which made Paris blinked twice. It looks like he already gained his senses.

He cleared his throat and beamed. "It's nice seeing you, Lorelei. So... How's New York?"

"It's fine... Marami nga lang ginagawa," matipid na sagot ni Lorelei.

I chuckled. "You guys look awkward. Para namang hindi kayo magkakilala."

"Syempre matagal kaming hindi nagkita ni Paris," depensa ni Lorelei ngunit sa loob ko ay hindi ko magawang matanggap ang rason niya dahil mayroong tumatakbong ibang rason sa isipan ko. "Sorry to cut the conversation, but can we go inside already? Baka kasi naiinip na si Mama."

I nodded. "Mauna ka na, susunod na lang kami."

Sumunod naman ang kapatid ko. Nauna itong bumalik sa loob ng bahay habang kami naman ni Paris ang naiwan. Humarap ako sa kanya at hinawakan ang braso niya.

"Are you okay having dinner with my family? Si Mama kasi inaya ka," sabi ko.

"It's unusual that your mother is inviting me for dinner so, why should I decline?" Napunta ang kamay niya sa kamay kong nakahawak sa braso niya pagkatapos ay pinagsiklop ito. Nang maramdaman ang palad niya sa akin ay sumikdo ang puso ko at dahil du'n ay napawi ang negatibong gumugulo sa isipan ko. Mali ang iniisip ko kaya dapat ko nang tigilan.

Put yourself together, Rigan. Stop thinking nonsense things.

When we got to the dining area, we got their attention except for my mother, who can't even lift her head to welcome my husband. She's the one who invited Paris to this dinner, and yet she's giving him the cold shoulder. I'm the one who's getting embarrassed because of how she's acting.

"Good evening, Ma," bati ni Paris ngunit sa seryosong boses. Pakiramdam ko tuloy may pader na naghihiwalay sa amin kay Mama.