Beyond the Unplanned Love

Chapter 28: After all this time

Thomas’s POV

It’s 9 pm and Alex is still drunk. Nasa kotse kami and I don’t know what to do. Hindi ko siya pwedeng iuwi ng ganyan, lagot si Alex kela Tita. Hindi ko rin naman pwedeng tawagan si Kiefer. All I can think is bring her sa bahay. Pero mag-aalala parents ni Alex. Papaalam ko nalang siguro.

Kring kring kring

“Hello po. Goodevening.” I started

Yes, hello? Sino ‘to?

“Hello, Tita. Si Thomas po ito.”

Hi Thomas! Been so long dear. How are you?

“I’m fine Tita. Uhm, papaalam ko lang po sana si Alex.”

Oh, magkasama pala kayo ni Alex. I was trying to reach her phone kanina pa pero hindi siya sumasagot.

Eto na. “Eh kasi Tita, ano po.” Ugh, isip Thomas. Isip.

“Si Mommy po kasi, naghost ng maliit na party, eh she wants Alex to come over po. Eh baka po gabihin na siya ng uwi.” I said.

Ahh. Sige lang. Atleast you called. And oh, if this isn’t too much too ask….

“Ano po yun Tita?” I asked.

Kasi her dad and I will be leaving in a few hours papunta sa business trip. So if this isn’t too much to ask, can you please take care of her muna?

Bingo. “No problem po sakin Tita. Kahit sila mommy po siguro kasi miss na rin po nila si Alex eh.”

I asked Kiefer na rin to look after Alex eh. Pero kasi alam ko mas kilala na siya ng family mo. Don’t worry, 2 days lang naman kami dun eh. Thank you iho ah. Sige I have to go, regards nalang sa family mo. Take care of Alex please. Thank you.

“Yes Tita. I’m more willing to do it. Ingat po kayo.” Then the line went off. Woo, pag sineswerte ka nga naman oh.  atleast din a mapapagalitan si Alex.

Nakarating kami sa bahay ng mga quarter to 10, and sakto namang gising si Kuya Axel and si Mommy. And syempre what to expect, nagulat si Mommy kasi kasama ko si Alex…. drunk.

“Si Alex ba yan?” Axel asked

“Tingin mo?” Inis kong sagot.

“May iba pa bang dadalin sa bahay yang kapatid mo bukod kay Alex?” Mom answered. Sige lang, pagtulungan niyo pa ako.

“Pwede ba. She’s drunk.” I answered.

“Mom, tulungan mo po ako.” I added. Tumayo din si Axel sa couch and started helping me buhatin si Alex papunta sa kwarto ko. Dumiretso naman si Mommy sa kusina para kumuha ng mainit na tubig and lampin.

Binuksan ko kagad yung cabinet ko to find some tshirt and shorts na pwedeng kumasya sa kanya. “Bro, she still got that charm.” Axel started.

“What do you mean?” I asked.

“Yung babaeng dinadala mo dati dito. Siyang siya pa rin.” He laughed.

“Ano gusto mo, magiba siya ng mukha?” I replied while shaking my head. Bumalik ako sa paghahanap ng damit until he spoke again.

“I mean, walang nagbago. Siya pa rin ang mahal mo.” Then he left me in the room leaving me dumbfounded with his words. Sakto namang pumasok din si Mommy.

“Lumabas ka muna, papalitan ko na siya ng damit.” Mom said. I nodded immediately and hurried at Axel’s room, pero pagkabukas ko tulog na agad. Agad-agad. OA nun talaga matulog.