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Royal 26
Meteor's POV
"Finally! I searched all over the place for you!"
Iniangat ko ang tingin mula sa mga papeles na hawak ko. Astro is standing at the door, catching his breath probably after a long run. Nasa study room ako ngayon ng tinitirhan naming mansyon sa Core City. I think this is the good place after disappearing in my ballet/revolution act. Sigurado naman akong hahanapin ako nina Dad and Mom after what I've done earlier.
Muli akong ibinalik ang tingin ko sa mga hawak na papeles, "What do you want, Kuya?"
"What do I want?!" Astro asked in disbelief. Sinilip ko siya. He's constantly letting out sighs while walking back and forth in front of me. The usual Astro when he's under pressure.
Bakit ba siya na-s-stress? Samantalang ako naman ang mananagot kay Dad.
"Calm down, brother. I'm already expecting dad's arrival any minute now," sabi ko na lang habang patuloy sa pags-scan ng mga papeles na hawak ko. He will be here shortly. He needs to. May pag-uusapan pa kami.
"How can I calm down, sis? Dad is furious!" Napansin kong tumigil na sa kalalakad niya si Astro at nakatayo na siya sa harap ko. I'm guessing he's massaging his head right now. "Look, I admire what you've done earlier, but Dad is expecting you to give an exceptional performance that will bring home the Swan Lake's crown! Not some revolutionary speech with fire blazing stunts!"
Hindi ako sumagot. We were silent for a moment. Patuloy pa rin sa pag-iisip si Astro hanggang siya na mismo ang bumasag sa katahimikan.
"Okay, I should probably calm down. It's already done and what we can do now is to deal with it," mas malumanay niyang sabi. "I already have a plan. Just go back to your room, and I'll do the explaining to Mom and Dad."
"I appreciate your effort for making me some 'escape' plan, but, you don't have to save my ass anymore, Astro. I already made a decision and I'm going to face Dad right here, right now."
And his usual reaction came into view — surprised.
"You're insane, Meteor." Naiiling na lang na sabi niya.
Nagkibit-balikat ako, "I guess I am after all."
He heaved a sigh. Mukhang naiintindihan niya na na kahit anong gawin niyang pagpigil sa'kin, determinado na ako sa desisyon ko.
Naramdaman kong umupo siya sa tabi ko. "You're stubborn, you know? But, no matter what crazy decision you have inside that head of yours," pinitik niya ako ng mahina sa noo. "I'm always here with you."
In-extend ni Astro ang kanyang dalawang kamay at akmang bibigyan niya ako ng kanyang 'brotherly hug' nang hawakan ko ang mukha niya at bahagya itong itulak palayo sakin.
