The Truth Is Not True

Chapter 21 - Plus one

Jhoanna's POV:

We quickly arrived at the house. I need to change my clothes and pack my training clothes for rehearsals later.

"Let's head inside first." Colet guided Jasmine out of the car. The three of us entered the house together.

We found my family, who had just finished eating, except for Lola as I noticed she wasn't here. As usual, my annoying cousin is also here.

Daddy: “Oh Tintin, you messaged me na deretso na kayong opisina diba?”

“I need to change my clothes po muna and I'll prepare my training clothes pa po.”

Mommy: “And who's this little pretty girl?”

Gwen: “Ate Colet, anak niyo? May pamangkin na ako?! Bakit ang bilis?!” Pang-aasar nito kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. Ang aga-aga.

“Yes, she's our daughter. Her name is Jasmine. Starting today, you don't have the right to make tambay here dahil nandito na si Jasmine.” Pang-aasar ko rin dito at sinakyan ang trip niya kaya naman ang itsura nito ay halos hindi na maipinta dahil sa pagsakay ko sa trip niya. First time ba?

Colet: “Gulat na gulat ka eh kilala mo naman 'tong si Baby Ja HAHAHA.”

I quickly went up to my room to change and prepare what I needed to bring.

Once I had everything ready, I hurried back downstairs because we were running late for work. As I descended, I found my family surrounding Colet's sister. They were all seated on the couch, warmly checking up on the child.

"We'll go ahead po." Colet immediately stood up, accompanied by Jasmine. We bid farewell to my family and headed off to the office.

While on the road, the little girl remained silent. After a few minutes, I noticed her fidgeting in her sleep, clearly uncomfortable with her position. Nakatulog si sungit.

Since nasa magkabilang dulo kami ng upuan, I sat beside her and held her head onto my lap for her to have a comfortable nap.

Colet: “She fell asleep?” She asked through the mirror. Napansin niya siguro ang pagkatahimik ni Jasmine.

“Yes.” Pabulong at maingat kong tugon rito.

Colet: “Are you okay? Hindi ka ba nangangalay?” 

“I'm fine. Don't mind us.”

After a few minutes, we arrived at the parking lot of the company. Agad ko namang ginising ang bata.

"Jasmine, wake up. We're here na." I said as she stirred awake, rubbing her eyes.

I gathered my belongings and quickly exited the car, while Colet helped her sister.

The little girl held onto her sister's hand and followed behind me. I heard them quickly catching up to me as I had walked ahead of them.

I was surprised when suddenly a small hand grabbed mine. It was Jasmine, so I looked at her. She was smiling from ear to ear. Wow, parang hindi ako sinungitan kahapon. Kaya naman hinayaan ko nalang ito.

As the three of us entered, it felt like all pairs of eyes were on us.

Ever since Colet and I became trending, this was the usual reaction every day. The only difference now was the surprise on their faces because of a new face. As usual, we didn't pay it any mind until we entered the elevator.

Colet: “Ikaw na naman ang topic ng mga marites.”

“Bakit ako lang? Mas mabenta ka nga sa mga marites na 'yon eh.”