From Dusk to Dawn (Trouvaille Series #1)

CHAPTER 12

Rae

"Woah." I said, wide eye at Lorenzo.

I scanned the surroundings one more time, "Wow. Ang kalat Lorenzo!"

The place was a mess. Dried leaves were scattered on the floor. The big red patio umbrella at the far corner was toppled over. The four chairs were also on the floor. On the other corner, a grey tent was built. It was the only thing that looks nice.

"Hala, ba't ang kalat?" Tanong ni Lorenzo sa sarili. "Malinis dito nung huli kong punta ah."

I saw how Lorenzo became embarrassed because of the situation. So instead of complaining, I dropped the plastic bag that I was holding on the floor and tied my hair.

"Okay lang yan, linisin na lang natin."

"Hala, ako na. Maupo ka na lang doon..." he pointed the toppled chair. "Tas ako na ang maglilinis. Bibilisan ko, promise."

I crossed my arms at my chest and looked at him. I shook my head, "No. I'll help. Sa ayaw at sa gusto mo."

"Sure ka? Marunong kang maglinis?"

I rolled my eyes at him. "Syempre naman. Give me a broom and I'll prove it to you."

Nagsimula na kaming dalawa maglinis. Ako ang nagwalis ng mga tuyong dahon sa sahig habang siya naman ay inaayos ang patio umbrella sa may gilid. Medyo malawak ang rooftop kaya matatagalan ako sa pagwawalis. Habang dinadakot ang nawalis na dahon gamit ang dust pan, nakita ko si Lorenzo na may kinuha sa loob ng tent. It was a small silver box. Saka ko lang na-realize na Bluetooth speaker pala ang kinuha niya ng buksan niya ito. I returned my gaze at the dried leaves when he looked at me.

"Okay lang ba kung magpatugtog ako? Ang tahimik eh. Di ako sanay."

"Sure." Sagot ko, hindi pa rin siya tinitingnan.

He connected his phone to the speaker and I heard a familiar song.

"Fan ka ng LANY?"

"Sinong Lany?" Inaayos naman niya ngayon ang bilog na lamesa at mga upuan. "Lany Misalucha?"

I sighed heavily at his answer, "Joke yun?" Medyo pikon ko'ng tanong sa kanya.

He was laughing when he looked at my direction, "At the moment, oo. Pabago bago naman music taste ko. Minsan rock, minsan opm, minsan nga nagiging kpop fan pa ako."

"There's nothing wrong with being a Kpop fan naman ah?"

"Kayanga. Basta, kung anong natripan. Yun na."

I nodded. At least, maganda yung natripan niyang artist ngayon.

"Ikaw ba? Fan ka ng Lany?"

"Not totally." I slightly leaned at the broom for support. "But I like their songs though."

Lorenzo nodded and continue doing his work. "Same here. Their beat is awesome and the lyrics... gaganda! Alam mo yun, there's a story behind the lyrics..."

Doon umikot ang topic namin habang abala kami sa paglilinis ng paligid. Pagkatapos magwalis ay pumunta na rin ako sa tabi niya para tumulong. Kasalukuyan niyang inaayos ang tent habang ako naman ay inayos ang loob nito. I peeped outside the tent when I heard a soft hum from Lorenzo.

I silently smiled at myself and let him.

Nang makabalik ako sa tent dala ang plastic bags na may laman ng pagkain namin, nakikisabay na sa kanta si Lorenzo. He was slightly nodding his head while singing. I placed the bags inside the tent and quietly took out my phone.