The Present Is You (You Series #1)

CHAPTER 11

CHAPTER 11 - WARMTH

"I actually have a son who is one year older than you, Brooke. You should meet him. I know you two will get along well."

I blankly stared at Mr. Martinez who was currently sitting next to my Mom who couldn't contain her happiness for whatever reason.

I literally have no idea why I'm still here with them. The moment I saw him when I entered the kitchen, I already dislike him. I know there's something going on between them, and it's disturbingly written all over her face. Mom looks happy. She's not always like that whenever she's with me.

"U-Uh, are you pertaining to Devon?" Mom asked instead. She turned to me and then glared. In return, I boredly rolled my eyes at her.

Putting up an act is not my thing. Maybe it's a different story for her.

"Yes. He is studying in a private school and he's currently a Grade 11 student." He sounded like a proud Dad to his overachieving son.

Mom chuckled. "Oh! You're right. He's one year older than Brooke. My daughter here is still in Grade 10. Right, Brooke?" Walang-gana akong tumango.

I don't want to look at them acting like a couple in front of me. Mr. Martinez told us a while ago that he and his wife got divorced. They only got married out of convenience that's why it never worked out, but they have a son who's now living with him.

Rich people are hard to understand. They do whatever they want because they can. I gotta admit, he really cooks well. The pasta is delicious.

"Come visit our house next time, Felicity. And bring Brooke with you if she wants to." Mr. Martinez turned to me as if waiting for my irrelevant answer.

I heard that he is one year younger than my Mom. He doesn't look old for his age.

"No, thank you. I'll leave first. I'm full and I'm already tired." I stood up and went out of the kitchen.

Mom didn't say anything and so was Mr. Martinez. As they should. I have the right to make an exit in the scene where I feel uncomfortable. Ikamamatay ko kung magtatagal pa ako ro'n. Mas gugustuhin ko na lang na magkulong sa loob ng kwarto ko.

Today is a tiring day and I think all of my energy got drained. I now badly want to crawl on top of my bed and sleep endlessly.

Binuksan ko ang pinto ng kwarto ko at sumalampak sa kama. Mom will for sure come here later so I lifted myself out of the bed to go change my clothes first.

Nang matapos kong gawin ang kailangan kong gawin, nag-ayos ako ng higa sa kama at pinagmasdan ang blankong kisame. I should put some decent designs inside of my room. It's not that boring to look at but it's making me lonely for some unknown reason.

Tumagilid ako at nakita sa bedside table ang box na pagmamay-ari ni Felix.

That ghost ran away without even saying goodbye. How ungrateful of him. He should be thankful 'cause without me, he wouldn't have found out that he had a girlfriend from the past. He'll receive a beating from me tomorrow, although it's useless. Tatagos lang ulit ang mga kamay ko sa katawan niya.

SLAM!

Napaupo ako ng biglang sumulpot si Mom sa loob ng kwarto ko.

"What was that?! Why do you need to act that way in front of Mr. Martinez?! Huh?!" She furiously walked straight towards me.

I have never seen her this angry before. It's making me nervous.

"W-What? Do I not have the right to act the way I wanted in front of him? I didn't even do anything wrong. You're overreacting." My breathing became unstable and so was hers.