My Popular Housemate (ONGOING)

Chapter 2

Niko's POV

"I told you not to do mess, but look what you've done? Dinamay mo pa itong mga kaibigan mo at nagkalat ka pa ng mga babae dito sa bahay!" he said angrily with his arms crossed.

"Pa, it's just that I missed hanging out with my friends—"

"Missed hanging out, e halos araw-araw ka atang nagpa-party and you almost travel the city just to party with people you are not familiar with. Kung hindi pa kami umuwi ng mama mo ay hindi pa namin malalaman ang ginagawa mo."

"Oo nga pala, I thought you two are heading to States? Bakit kayo umuwi?" I asked trying to divert the topic at hindi puro sa akin naka-focus. Nakaupo lang ako sa couch habang minamasahe ang sintido ko, lasing na nga ako.

"Delayed ang flight. As soon as we knew it, umuwi kaagad kami ng mama mo. Hindi ko naman lubos akalain na ganito ang madadatnan namin."

"Where are my friends?" I asked again even though I'm near to sleeping. Antok na antok na talaga ako pa. Why can't we talk it tomorrow? It's already 11 pm.

"Pinauwi ko na. You keep messing with them, and if this happen again, I will not hesitate to talk to their parents," he said with authority.

"Alright. Sorry na pa," I said as I surrender myself. "Hindi ko na uuliting mag-party dito sa bahay."

"Yes, hindi mo na uulitin mag-party because from now on, you are not allowed to stay inside this house," he said which made my jaw dropped.

"WHAT?! Pa, how could that be possible?! Pinapalayas mo na ako just because I made a party a while ago?" I'm drunk but I clearly heard what my father said. Nabuhay ang diwa ko, I didn't expect that.

"It's for you, para tumino ka. Patahimikin mo naman 'tong bahay sa mga ginagawa mo."

"But hon, is that too much for our son?" mama came out from dining area and she's trying to defend me from papa.

"Look, your son keeps on messing around. Kailangan niyang maturuan ng leksyon para naman umayos ang buhay. Few weeks from now pasukan na ulit nila and he's already second year college. I think it's time para bumukod na siya sa atin," he said na para bang wala nang makakapigil sa desisyon niya.

Shit! I'm doomed.

"Pa, no please," pagmamakaawa ko. "I don't want to be away from mama."

"My decision is final," he said as he walk upstairs. Napasabunot ako sa ulo ko. I looked at Mama and she just shrug. Papa is really a last-word man. Kung ano ang sinabi niya, hindi na niya binabago pa.

I can't. I'm not yet ready.

"Your things are packed. You can go now."

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang makitang pababa muli ng hagdan si papa habang bitbit naman ni manang Rosie ang mga maleta—wait, that fast?!

"But papa?! Look, I know I understand your decision but it's quarter to 12! Do you really want me to find a place at the middle of the night?!" hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko. So much things happened today.

"Yes," he answered without any hesitation.

Shit! He's really Niccolo Yuvienco, the unstoppable.

Napakamot ako sa ulo. I can't believe this is happening, but I have no choice.

Lumabas ako ng bahay para sundan sila sa garahe. Wow, all prepared. Ang bilis!

"Call me when you find a home tonight," he said, raised his hand and waved it as a goodbye.

Ito namang tatay ko parang bata! Party-ing is just a small thing. The case is just, it happened so many times and I made a huge mess this time. Napuno na siguro dahil sa dami ng kalokohang nagawa ko.

I take a look at them again, and let a heavy sigh as I start the engine and drive away. I immediately dialed Tristan's number para tumuloy muna sa bahay nila.

"Hey, you don't believe what was just happened," I said as he answered the call.

[Nagalit si tito, right?]

He knew, because we're all used to it.

"Yes, pero this time pinalayas ako without hesitation. Para bang hindi ako anak at bigla na lang akong pinaalis," I said and I heard him laugh over the phone.

[Wow, I didn't expect tito would make a harsh decision ah] he answered while continue laughing.

"Stop it dude, pwede bang diyan muna ako tumuloy? I'll find my home tomorrow na lang because I really am tired na talaga," I asked with pleasing voice.

[Oh-oh. Wrong timing dude. May bisita kami, family relatives and they are staying here for a couple of days. The guest rooms are all occupied,] napapikit ako sa sagot niya. 'Di bale, may dalawa pa namang kumag na pwedeng pagtanungan.

"Sige thanks. I'll ask Angelo or Yugo na lang," I said and ended the call. I dialed Angelo's number at sinagot niya naman.

"Can I stay at your house tonight?"

[Huh, bakit?]

"Mahabang kwento. Pwede ba?"

[Sorry bro. Wala ako sa bahay e. Try to ask Tristan or Yugo na lang, alright? Tsaka I'm busy with girls. Goodluck, bye!]

Napahilot ako ng sintido. Ito talagang kumag na 'to, hindi na nagsawa sa babae. Kanina lang ang daming dalang babae, ngayon meron ulit. Tsk.

"Hello Yugo, Can I ask if I can go to—"

[Babe, who's that?—] shit, isa pa 'tong kumag abala sa pagma-make out.

[Shut up okay?! Yes, hello Niko? Bakit ka napatawag?]

"I think you're busy pleasuring the girl you're with right now but I just wanna ask if I can stay with your condo tonight? If you're going to ask why, mahabang kwento kung bakit," litanya ko at naririnig ko naman ang maliliit na ingay mula sa kabilang linya but I won't mind it at this moment.

[I would love to help you dude but may nauna na e. Someone asked me if he can use my condo to pull out some party tonight in exchange of girls. Alam mo naman ako—]

"Yeah yeah, no need to explain. I get it," I said and ended a call.

Shit. This is torture. Saan ako tutuloy nito? Dis oras na ng gabi. Patuloy pa rin ako sa pagda-drive at inilibot ko ang paningin ko nang tumapat ito sa isang hotel. Right. Bakit nga ba hindi ko kaagad naisip 'yon? Siguro dahil I thought my friends could help me in this situation pero wrong timing nga ata.

I went to the front desk to avail a room for this night.  Bukas na ako bibili ng condo for my temporary living.

"Sir, your credit card is freeze. Do you have a cash?" my eyes widened with what she said. Wait, what?! Papa did just freeze my credit card?! How ruthless he is. I checked my wallet and only have 4k left.

No way! This can't be. I want a presidential room and I couldn't afford it for the first time!

I have no choice but to get back in my car. I'm tired. Hindi pa rin naaalis ang tama ng alak sa akin. I drive and stopped at the 7/11 store to buy cigarette and a bottle of beer. I stayed at my car for a while and saw it's already 12. My phone rang and answered Yugo's call.

[Still haven't found a place? I know one. Budget friendly than hotels.]