FLS #5: Felixir Gatcheco

Chapter 04

Chapter 04: The Felixir Gatcheco Scandal II

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All it took to ruin Athena's debut party was a slap from Andrea. But that slap wasn't enough to quell her anger. The only thing that was stopping her from landing more slaps on my face was the two surnames attached to my name and Kevin and Travis' presence.

I guess, I have to thank my parents for being born previleged but no-hindi ko deserve ang mga sampal. Wala akong kasalanan.

"Because of you! Everything's ruined!" Athena cried while pointing fingers at her little sister.

After the commotion, Athena's parents decided to cancel the party. The guests knew when to play big shot so no one questioned what's going on. It's like a silent agreement na kapag alam mong mas mataas ang estado ng mga taong involved ay kusa ka ng lumayo. Kahit wala kaming naglalakihang business katulad ng sa mga pinsan ko, we are still part of those two prominent families.

Alton held the wailing Alyssa. Their dad was rational enough to calm her eldest daughter while their mother was consoling Athena.

Kuya Val together with my friends stood by my side. Both sides agreed to talk in private so we did.

Nasa office kami ngayon ni Mister Garcia.

On his side was his heir, Alton. Sitting on the couch in front of us were the four ladies of the Garcias. Nasa gitna sina Andrea at Misis Garcia. Inaalo pa rin ng ginang ang pangatlong anak habang ang nakatatandang anak na babae ay nanlilisik ang mga matang nakatingin sa akin at pinoprotektahan ang nakababatang kapatid.

"Felix, totoo bang ikaw ang ama ng dinadala ng anak ko?" Mr. Garcia's authoritative voice resounded along the four corners of his office. I took my sight off from Alyssa who jerked her head to look at me.

"No." I denied with utmost conviction while focusing my eye on the head of their family.

Bumuntonghininga siya saka sinulyapan ang anak na lalaki.

Hindi ko nga magawang lapitan ʼyong taong gusto ko, ang gumalaw pa kaya ng mas bata sa akin. I cannot even tolerate Irish having a boyfriend at her age kasi sabi ko bata pa.

"But that's not what Alyssa was saying," Alton interjected.

Ibinalik ko ang tingin kay Alyssa. She was clutching her dress hard. Hard enough for the wrinkles to look obvious. Hinawakan ni Andrea ang kamay ng kapatid habang pinipisil-pisil.

"Araw-araw kong kasama si Felix. Kung may kung anuman sa kanila ni Alyssa, ako ang unang makakapansin!" Kevin stood to defend me. "Dammit! He can't even talk to girls what more being in a relationshit with her."

Travis called Kevin's name trying to stop him from shooting his mouth off. Hindi pa sana siya papaawat ngunit marahan kong hinila ang kanyang suit. Mabuti na lang at nagpapigil siya. He stomped his feet, glared at Alyssa's direction before sitting down.

"Nasaan na ba kasi ʼyang kuya mo?" asik ni Kevin matapos sikuhin ang pinsan na pumigil sa kanya.

Kuya Val said he'll call dad outside but it's been a while since he excused himself. Hindi naman siguro sila naniniwala na kaya kong manira ng buhay ng iba, ʼdi ba?

"Why would I even believe you? Felixir Gatcheco and Kevin Alarde, the topic of ridicule of every socialite. Both of you are pathetic excuses for life."

"Is that what an educated grown-up elite should say?" Kuya Val entered the office. Nakakunot ang kanyang noo habang niluluwagan ang necktie. He stood at our back, arms crossed. "I said no one's starting the talk without me. My brother's a minor surrounded by grown ups who can bare their fangs, lay traps and put pressure. These talks aren't for him."