Gabie's POV
We arrived right at their ancestral house, which was quite late at night, but the whole household was still bright. There is nothing different about their ancestral house; it's just a typical Filipino two-storey ancestral house made of concrete, with a large garden from the gate to the big house itself. I haven't seen the whole area yet because the darkness has consumed the whole area but because it's late at night. There are small side lights, but they are not enough to see the order all around.
The distance from the gate to the big house was more than five hundred meters wide. The double door is made of fine wood that proclaims its age, but still exhibits its durability and the beauty of every little design that has been carved on it all these years. The entire house manifests the Spanish era.
"Let's go," he says, breaking my reverie.
He went down first and he opened the compartment, and I saw that he had plastic bags there. So I decided to take our bags that were placed in the back seat for me to carry because he also had a lot to carry.
I didn't know that he went to the grocery store, so he stayed up late. I thought he was just busy with work.
"The luck of this mokong's fiancé is that he is thoughtful, caring and tender to his grandparents, and now he is also responsible. It's just that there's really rudeness when you're attacked, "in my mind as I observed him.
"Hey! Stop checking me out! "he said suddenly,
"Your thickness! I'm just waiting for you when you finish there, because I wasn't the first to go in there. Of course, it's not my house and I just got here! hmp! " Then I scolded him.
"You're really cute when you're annoyed, huh?" Then I heard him chuckling a bit.
"I'm not cute! Because I'm not a baby! " I object. He closed the compartment then raised both hands, signaling surrender.
"Chill! I won't fight back! " Then he laughed again.
"It's really delicious to eat this delicious tirisin! Exciting! Grrr! " I whispered.
I told him to walk in with his purchases in both hands, then I followed him with his duffle bag and the small bag he lent me in which I put a few pieces of my clothes.
"Grandpa! Great Grandma! We're here! " He shouted as he pushed the door.
I heard a hurried step from nowhere, then an elderly woman came out, but despite her old age, there was still sophistication in her countenance. Even though she is a bit wrinkled, her beauty is still very noticeable. Her hair is naturally curly up to shoulder length, her skin is white compared to white, her nose is piercing, and her hair is narrow. His eyes gleamed as if he were speaking. His gentle face was small and elongated. It looks like there is a mixture of other races because she looks like Gloria Romero. She is beautiful and an actress.
"My grandchild!" was its cry once it hurriedly approached August. The mokong immediately let go of what he was carrying, so they suddenly crashed on the polished wooden floor of the house. The grandmother hugged as if they hadn't seen each other for a long time. They look enviable because I have never experienced what it feels like to have grandparents.
"I miss you so much, grandson. You rarely visit us here with your grandpa, "I heard her grandmother say as she let go of their embrace and the grandmother held her face with both hands and then kissed her on the cheek.
"I miss you too, grandma, so much! Sorry, I'm just busy with work, "he kissed his grandmother's forehead. Their sweet grandmother, look, you'll be all right, eh, no!
I just stared at them having a good time because it was embarrassing for me to insert them. I couldn't be bothered to cut off the moment between the two of them.
Eventually I heard someone sneeze.
Of course, it was his grandfather. "Eight!" an old man shouted.
"Grandpa!" After his grandmother resigned from him, the two of them met and hugged his grandfather.
"Hey! In fairness to his grandfather, even though he is old but still handsome, his grandfather is even more handsome than he is. It is obvious that his grandfather is heavenly while his grandson is stuck in the throat. Magjo-joke just isn't funny yet. They seem to be just as tall as their grandfather. How could God have made them if their race is so beautiful? The straightness of grandpa's nose is enviable. Eddie Guttierez is just like grandpa's peg ah! Looks like the chicks are still approaching it, oh! It turns out that Sungit really has a heritage. Just because of his ruggedness and sarcasm, his pogi points decrease. So for me he's ugly, ekis, huge ekis! Wow, he's really loving too! Ulirang apo goes to tenenentenen! "I laughed at my thoughts. Fortunately, the three of them were busy spending time together, so they didn't notice me anymore. It's really good because by chance I might get a big embarrassment again.
"Oh sorry, my bad. I forgot to finally introduce you to Gabie. Grandpa, grandma, this is Gabie. "These are my grandparents," he introduced us.
Good evening to you, "I said shyly."
His grandfather then smiled at me and said, "You're still beautiful at night, hija." His grandfather then smiled at me big. I approached her to kiss her, because isn't that really the case?
"Good evening to you too, hija," her grandmother said, and I approached her and waved.
"Welcome to our little home," he said as someone smiled at me.
"Wow! Is this house still small for them? So, what's that matchbox and mama's house? " I almost said but s'yempre todo stopped me in my mouth, so I also gave them a big smile equal to what they gave me.
Their greetings did not end there, they also greeted me, then they did not fail to ask if their grandson treated me well. And they also mentioned that I was supposed to be patient with their grandson's rudeness. It means that he is not only rude to me, he is naturally rude.
They took it to the kitchen and there the story continued as we drank tea. Honestly, I don't like to drink tea, but it's as embarrassing as refusing to say that I'm very artistic. I'm not really artistic, I'm just not used to drinking tea, that's all.
Fortunately, before I fell asleep, they themselves invited us to rest. The helpers who had earlier come to pick up August's groceries suddenly disappeared after we were served tea.
Let's go, I'll show you your room, "then I followed her up."
The stairs and the floor on the second floor are made of pure solid wood, but their luster is amazing. In fairness, you can see it in the mirror.
Here's your room. Then if you need anything, don't hesitate to call me. My room is just beside yours, okay? " He opened the door and I saw that the bag containing my clothes had landed on the bed.
"There's a bathroom over there, feel free to use it while you're here. Have a good night's sleep. I'll see you tomorrow morning, alright? " He pointed to the left. I just stared at him because I was too lazy to speak because I was a little sleepy.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, just a little sleepy. By the way,
"I said."
"Don't mention it. I hope you'll enjoy your stay here. Good night sweetheart, "he didn't wait for me to speak as he closed the door.
"Why does he like to call me sweetheart? What if his girlfriend hears? Eh, I still don't understand! It's really crazy to do this! It's like he really wants me to be damned for his bullshit! He would have known that my life was chaotic, so I left, and then he imagined me. Can I hit him? Tears? Why did I say pektusan him? Can I do that? What happened to me? 'I wasn't like this before, was I? Does it seem like something has changed in me? Could it be the effect of the drugs that were injected into me? Hey! What is it? Why is it so hard for me to sleep now that I feel like I'm already drowsy? But now my spirit is suddenly alive. Thumbs down!It's the wedding of that rude one! But his scent? What is his scent? Miggy and I are both tender and caring. Sungit speaks English more often than Miggy does. Hmm, I think Miggy and I are about the same height. How is Miggy? Has he been able to move? Is it strange, Hayss, that the amount keeps popping into my head?I want to sleep!"I don't know how many hours I've been staring at the ceiling, what's going through my mind.
I just turned around when I felt something shaking me.
"Wake up, sleepyhead!" he said softly as he gently shook me.
I said shyly while covering half of my face with the blanket, because I probably still have bad breath, even though I just woke up.
"No, just in time. I just wake you up so we can eat breakfast together. Grandpa and grandma went to church to attend the morning mass. So let's just eat together, "he explained.
"Oh, okay. I'll wash and then I'll just brush my teeth and then I'll follow you downstairs. "
"Make it quick, because we'll go somewhere after breakfast," and then he got up and left the room.
Because I was also in a hurry to fix myself, because he said we were going somewhere after eating, I just took a quick shower, so I was ready to go after we ate.
He didn't start eating when I caught up with him at their dining table. Wow! Did he really wait for me?
"What took you so long?" There he is again, early in the morning, insulting again.
"I'm sorry. You said we're going somewhere after breakfast, so I decided to take a bath, so I'm ready to go. I don't think it took that long because I was in a hurry, "I complained.
"Whatever!" he hissed.
"It's really nasty! Hmp! " I just think, because he might hear again.
We both ate breakfast quietly. I ate quite a lot because their food was delicious, and then a lot of food was served like a fiesta.
"Are you finished?" he asks, breaking their minute silence.
"Yes."
"Let's go then."
I look like a dog following him on foot because I don't know where he will take me. I don't want to ask if he will stab me again. Maybe I won't be able to estimate myself again, we'll answer again, it's hard. Oops! If I didn't have a lot of respect for the elders, I would blame him for really insulting me. That's why I thought I still couldn't really complain to him because I'm very grateful to him for the help he gave me.
It's nice to walk here with the fresh air, the cool smell of the surroundings, it makes you feel better. I closed my eyes while walking because I could feel the wind. They said to close your eyes and feel the fresh air and the natural scent of the various plants around you. Because this way, you release toxins in your body, such as stress and pressure. It is said that your whole body will be recharged, so you will feel better. However,
"Aray! The pain was there! " I fell asleep when I collided with a tree.
"Who told you to close your eyes while walking?" he asked irritably.
"W-No, I just want why? Are you still angry? "pagsuplada ko.
"You're crazy!" he hissed.
"Crazy right? I just feel the fresh air because I've only just been to such a beautiful place. There's nothing wrong with what I did. Then they say that when you are in this kind of place, it recharges you and makes you feel better. Close your eyes, then feel the natural aroma of various plants and then the fresh air. Isn't that right? " ko pagpaintindi ko
Yeah, that's why I want you to go somewhere. Don't close your eyes yet until we arrive at my favorite place. "
"Ah, uh, all right."
"Let me see," he said, pulling my hair that was covering my forehead.
"Does it still hurt?"
"Not much, why?"
"There's a small spot of red, but some cold compresses later when we get home will help to lessen it."
"It's okay, it's nothing compared to the locust that hit my chest. I'm still alive."
"Seriously?"
"All right, don't bump into me too much, because I'm already at your favorite place." Pambabara ko naman.
"Fine," I said, knowing he couldn't do anything if he didn't do what I said.
After a few minutes of walking, I was exposed to a beautiful waterfall that is not very big but you are not that small either. But the good thing is, it's nice to take a bath here. Unfortunately, I didn't bring any clothes to buy. It's nice to swim like that.
Wow! Nice! "puri ko.
He boasted, "I know right!" he boasted.
"I hope you said earlier that I would have brought clothes that were delicious, so take a bath here," I complained.
"Not so fast sweetheart. We'll get back here tomorrow, then we'll bring some food with us. We can stay here until we like, but today it's Grandpa's birthday, so we are here to celebrate his special day. Later, my sister will arrive, and I'll introduce you to each other. She kept on asking me about you, she's so skinny! " alma niya
We just hung out there for about an hour and then invited him to come home because they said they had come home from church so we had to go home.
I was surprised because earlier when we left, there were almost no people, so it was quiet, but when we arrived, the number of people suddenly increased, so I didn't hang out. I chose to help in the kitchen so that no one could see me because it would be difficult for anyone to recognize me. I still know that my face was posted on the social media page of Jhay and Mama. That's what August said. Of course I believe in him because he's the one who always sees online.
He was also busy helping, so we didn't pay attention anymore. It's better like this than not. At least I'm having fun right now. When we get back to Manila, I'll go back to my old habits and wait for the time.
His brother came before lunch. There was no need to ask if they were brothers, because they could even be mistaken for twins, though it was obvious that August was older than his brother.
"It's good, sister, that you can put up with your brother's anger?" He laughed at the question.
It was still okay. We laughed at my answer, and then he gave me a high five.
"That's why I chose to stay in the dorm because my older brother's quarrel is annoying sometimes," he complained.
"Maybe that's how it is when you get older."
"Hmp! You said she hasn't been able to move with her ex yet, so she's so ugly! "
"Huh?" I asked in shock.
"Oh, of course, obviously my older brother won't tell stories. Because they were together for a long time when her ex, we thought they were going to be together, in case we were just surprised that they were separated. Then we found out that her ex had another boyfriend. It's also a pity that they were together for six years and then ended up with nothing. That's why they say it's not an assurance that you've been together for a long time; you won't be separated, will you? "kwento niya.
"Just arrived ah? Why do you shake straight but I rarely hear your older brother speak Tagalog? I thought you both grew up there? " I wonder if the question is
"I was younger when they brought us here to the Philippines, then I don't go back there anymore. Unlike my older brother, who goes there every year on the death anniversary of our parents, he goes home there. We still have a house there because my older brother doesn't want to sell it so that he can go home when he's there. Then most of Kuya's friends were there, so he was really used to that word. I used to be a bully at school because, like my older brother, I used English more often. But I studied so that I would not be bullied, "he said sadly.
"I'm sorry, I'm still worried about your past," I said shyly.
It's okay, sister! No problem. I'm okay. Then I was in elementary school, then junior high, and now I'm in pre-med. That's right brother, we can get along, it's really good that you got in his car and hid, "we laughed at the same time.
I really didn't think he told you in such detail. I can't believe your older brother is talkative because he's rude.
Maybe we're just used to being open with each other, so that's it. He meant to tell me because I might suddenly go home and then misinterpret your presence. "
"Ah, that's enough! It's good to be clear. "
"You know, honestly, I just didn't tell your brother because I was hesitant to tell him. But I was worried that his girlfriend might find out that I lived with you and then suddenly rush me there while your brother is gone. He's dead! It's a good thing you mentioned earlier that they were separated, which eased my worries a bit, "I told her.
"He doesn't have the right to rush after his older brother for more than a year, so he has no right to be angry with anyone with his older brother living in the townhouse," he said sullenly.
We talked a lot about cases in the afternoon when he said goodbye that he was coming back to Manila because he still had things to do. But he promised to visit their house in Manila so that we could talk again and bond. We also exchanged phone numbers so that he could contact me at anytime.
When he left, I went up to the room because I didn't have anyone to talk to downstairs. The two old people were busy with their guests, and then August had friends to drink with. I didn't want to mix with them because I was avoiding anyone who knew me. I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep, because the fresh air coming through the bedroom window was delicious, so I didn't need an electric fan.