The Sunsets' Kiss (C.E Series #1)

Kabanata 2

Cousins

"Napakaganda mo talaga, hija." Napangiti ako sa sinabi ni Lola habang hinahaplos niya ang aking buhok.

"Napakatalino mo pa. Napakabait pa." Mangiyakngiyak na sambit niya at ngayon naman ay hinahaplos niya na ang aking mga medalya. Napangiti ako at hinubad ang mga iyon mula sa aking leeg at ibinigay sakanya. If only there's an award for being the most lovable and caring grandmother of all time, I'd gladly pay for it for Lola Metis.

"Ma, you're being so emotional again. Itira mo naman yung iba para sa college graduation ni Percy."

"Apollo, hayaan mo na si Mama." Malambing na hinawakan niya ang braso ni Papa at nakangiting bumaling saamin. Nasa sasakyan na kami papunta sa bahay para sa salu-salo na inihanda nila Mama.

"La, you can keep that, po. This will be your award for taking care of me and Kuya Paeng while we were growing up. I'm sorry tatlo lang po yan but I promise you na madadagdagan pa 'yan." Halos maiyak na din ako habang sinasabi sakanya. Mahirap magpigil ng luha lalong-lalo na sa taong nag aruga saiyo mula pagkabata.

"Salamat, apo. Ipapa glass frame ko ito kay Nita para mas maging maganda. Okay lang ba?" Tumango ako at niyakap na siya para hindi niya mahalata na sobrang naiiyak na ako. Tears rolled down on my face with the realization of how I get so blessed for having such a lovely and humble family. Nagkatinginan kami ni Papa sa kanyang front mirror. We both smiled.

'HAPPY GRADUATION, PERCY'

Napatakip ako ng bibig sa sobrang pagkamangha sa aming nadatnan. Nasa garden kami kung saan hinanda ang salu-salo.

"Ma, Pa. Who did this?" Turo ko sa kulay asul at puting kombinasyon ng kulay na nagsilbing tema sa buong dekorasyon. Nakahilera na rin ang mga pagkain sa dalawang rectangular table. May mga kaniya-kaniya ring bilog na lamesa na maayos na nakakalat sa buong hardin.

"Surprise!" And there my cousins together with their parents greeted me with warmth smile and congratulatory greetings.

"Congrats, Perse." Hestia Amehlie in her pink peplum dress.

"Please hold this for awhile, Lance." She has a two-layer cake on her right hand and lend it to Lance so she can greet me properly. She gave me a sweet kiss on my cheek.

"I've heard about your scholarship. I hope you'll atleast have a second thought about it." She then give me a wry smile.

"Can we not talk about that for now, Hesch? Percy have atleast 2 months more to decide. No need to pressure her with that thing." I looked at to Artemis Charlize. She's wearing a white floral dress na hapit sakanyang katawan. Kulot ang kanyang mahabang buhok. Ibang iba saamin ni Hestia na bagsak at mahaba.

"I'm just hoping that somehow I can change her mind. Atleast ako may ginagawa ako 'no! Di tulad niyo. What type of cousins are you? Ha?" Dinuro duro na ni Hestia ang mga natirang pinsan namin.

"What do you think of Percy? A three year old kid? Huh?" Nakapamewang na wika ni Phyl. Sa likod niya ay si Ocean at Lance na sa unang tingin mo ay aakalain mong triplets silang tatlo dahil sa di nagkakalayong porma. Parehong nakasuot ng plain tshirt ang tatlo ngunit magkaibang kulay lang together with their maong pants and brown boots. Madaling kilalanin ang tatlo sa ekspresyong kanilang ipinapakita.

Lance is a mixed of meek and harmless guy. Any woman will flock with his fathomless height and will do anything just to lay on his broad shoulders. Phylbert's appearance is symmetrical which really reflects his behavior. Hes more prudent and friendlier than Ocean and Lance. Maybe the reason why he easily attracts girls. Meanwhile, Oceanus Ramsey has more of a smug look. His visage screams high standards and arrogance.