The Fourth Robredo Daughter

Chapter 23 PASIGLaban

After their mother-daughter talk, Leni took Jorge to a nearby coffee shop while waiting for the PASIGLaban Grand Rally to begin.

Jorge ordered a Caramel Frappe while Leni was sipping her cup of tea.

Jorge looks at her mom from time to time and can't help but admire her beauty.

"Ang ganda naman talaga ng mama ko." Jorge thought to herself

"Lord, sigurado na po ba kayo na iisa lang ang Maria Leonor Robredo sa mundo?" she said to herself

"Jorge, kalma. Mama mo yan. Si Ana Theresia nalang ang pangarapin mo." she scolded herself

While daydreaming in front of her mom, Jorge did not realize that she was staring at her mom with heart-shaped eyes.

"Anak, okay ka lang ba?" Leni asked her

And Jorge went back to her senses.

"Ma?" Jorge asked since she did not hear what her mom just said

"Ang sabi ko, okay ka lang ba? O baka naman iniisip mo pa rin ang nangyari kanina?" Leni asked her again

"No ma, I'm fine. Don't worry. We already talked about it earlier. I'll wait for my time but hindi natin maiiwasan na I'll have that fear of missing out but I'm fine. I assure you." Jorge explained and Leni was convinced of her daughter's answer

"Mamaya pala sa grand rally anak, I'll say sorry na agad ha kasi you will not sit beside your ates." Leni asked for an apology in advance

A bit hurt, Jorge smiled at her mom and said

"Don't worry ma, nandoon si Anje mamaya at kagaya ko, hindi pa rin siya nai-introduce sa karamihan kaya I can sit beside her. Isa pa, mag bestfriend naman kami nun. We understand each other's situation."

"The time will come for you, bunso. For now, just enjoy being at the background dahil hindi magiging madali para sa iyo ang maging isang Robredo daughter. Alam mo naman ang pinagdadaanan ng iyong mga ate kaya ngayon pa lang, ihanda mo na ang sarili mo." Leni said and reach out to Jorge's hands and held it

"Ang swerte ko naman sa mama ko." Jorge said and laughed

"Sus. Ikaw talaga bunso, maswerte ako kasi nahanap mo ako." Leni answered

"Ma, if you feel like may kulang pa sa buhay mo aside from us, tell me kasi nandito lang ako to support you." Jorge said

Leni was confused at what her daughter said.

"Ma, ang ibig ko pong sabihin ay baka darating po ang araw na mari-realize ninyo na muli kayong magmamahal. Nandito lang po ako para suportahan kayo. Matatanggap din po yun ng mga ate ko." Jorge explained

Leni looked at Jorge and said

"Anak, sabi ko hindi ba na wala akong boyfriend, hindi ako nagka-boyfriend at wala akong kabalak-balak magka-boyfriend. I have had enough love from your papa to last me a lifetime." Leni defended

"Boyfriend lang naman po sinabi niyo e, pwede namang —" Jorge said and cut the last word

"Pwedeng ano?" Leni asked

"Wala po ma, basta huwag lang po kayong magsalita ng tapos kasi maganda naman po kayo, mabait, matalino, sexy, ehem ang balakang. Yasss kween! Baka may mangahas na maging first lady — este first gentleman." Jorge teased her mom

"Ikaw talagang bata ka. Tama na yang pangungulit mo sa akin at baka mag-stop the car ka na naman." Leni teased Jorge and they both laughed

"Sana po ganito tayo lagi — kahit sa harap ng maraming tao." Jorge said

"Lagi tayong magiging ganito, anak." Leni said and cupped her daughter's face

"Ang ganda mo, bunso." Leni said

"Aba syempre, magkamukha tayo e." Jorge replied

After that sweet mother-daughter moment, they went to Emerald Street where the PasigLaban will be held.

Upon arriving at the venue, Jorge saw Anje at the holding area with Sen. Risa.

Jorge approached them and greeted them both.

"Hello po, Mama Risa!" Jorge greeted Risa and Risa kissed her cheeks

"Hello Jorge. Nice meeting you again. Are you okay na?" Risa asked

"Opo, ma. Thank you." Jorge replied

"Hello Anjeee!" Jorge greeted Anje and reached out to her to kiss her cheeks

"Aba. Kinikilig ang isa diyan sa mama ko." Anje whispered on Jorge's ear

"Maghintay ka lang kasi baka ikaw ang next na kiligin." Jorge replied

A few moments later, Leni entered the holding area while Risa was drinking water. Risa was caught off guard and almost choked with the water that she was drinking. Anje's jaw dropped on the other hand upon seeing Leni.

"Shet. Ang ganda naman talaga ni Leonor." Risa thought to herself

Jorge looked at Anje and Risa and said

"Mag-ina, nahuling bading sa aking mama."

The two came back to their senses but Risa seemed to be frozen.

Anje went to Leni and greeted her.

"Good evening po, Malens!" Anje said and kissed Leni on the cheeks

"Good evening din Anje." Leni greeted her back

Risa is still not moving in her place so Leni went to her.

"Hi Risa." Leni said

Risa found Leni's voice so sexy.

"Aba bedroom voice ha." Risa said aloud

"Ha?" Leni asked

Risa forgot that she was only to say it to herself.

"Ah wala. Hi Lens!" Risa answered and greeted Leni

"Thank you pala ulit kanina sa ginawa mong tulong kay Jorge. Kung hindi dahil sa'yo baka napano na ang anak ko." Leni thanked Risa

"Wala yun, Lens. Basta para sa inyo ng mga bata. Para ko na ring anak ang mga anak mo lalong-lalo na si Jorge." Risa said and held Leni's hands

When Risa held her hand, Leni felt a spark in her hands as if she was being electrocuted.

The two women looked at each other while holding hands. During that moment, it feels like it's only the two of them. They also forgot that they are in front of their daughters.

"Ayan na ang mga bading." Anje said

"Ayaw pa kasing umamin." Jorge added

The two young girls are giggling seeing this moment from their moms.

"Bagay sila." Anje told Jorge

"Korek! Bagay na bagay kaya —" Jorge said and paused then she looked at Anje

Anje knew what Jorge was thinking and they both screamed

"HASHTAG LENRISA LAYAAAG!"

Upon hearing this, Leni and Risa went back to their senses and immediately let go of each other's hands.

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