Stella Melania is a twenty-year-old college student who begins her first day at Ateneo. She was born and raised in America alongside her two younger brothers
until one day their parents decided to separate, and it's the reason why she has to go back...
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Two weeks have passed and it's the beginning of December
Dwight chose to visit his family for a while in America and I have no idea when he's gonna come back. but what matters the most is that his happy with his family right now
As the I passed the sunshine, I kept muttering the words quietly and saw that Diane was already waiting for me outside the classroom
It's the last day of our examination before the Christmas break and I literally studied for days for this exam, Although it's not a semester but only minor, it will have a big impact on our cards.
" Tara na nga," I said and shoved the paper inside my bag
Diane laughed at me as I walked inside the classroom and she shut the door behind me.
After a few hours, we both came out of our classroom with huge grins on our faces.
" Pasado mahal! " Diane cheers and runs to her boyfriend Zack
who catches her in his arms and smiles. I watch the two couples embrace each other
And I wish Dwight was here.
" That's good, I'll take you out for dinner tonight. Stella, wanna join us? " Zack offers and turns to me. I smiled at them and shook my head
" Wag na, gusto ko na makauwi at makapagpahinga " I replied.
Diane walked up to me and hugged me tightly, which was comforting, and I didn't hesitate to hug her back. We said goodbye to each other and I left the university
While riding a bus to head home. I opened my phone to check if I had any message from Dwight, but sadly, there wasn't. But that wasn't the reason why I'm gonna be sad
Probably his sleeping or out with his family. I walked out of the house and headed straight to the house.
Dahil simula na ng simbang gabi mamaya, naisipan kong sumimba
" Lola, lolo, andito na po ako! " I shouted and removed my shoe, placing it on the small rack beside the front door, and put on my house slippers.
But when I looked up, I stopped in my tracks because of shock.
" Ate! "
Sabi ng dalwa kong kambal na kapatid. Napangiti nalang ako sa tuwa at niyakap sila ng mahigpit
" Naks, natangkadan niyo pa ako ah," I said and playfully shrugged their long hair with my both hands.
Which caused Daniel and Darren to pull away from my embrace. The two of them grew up immediately than I expected, and they were taller than me, a gene that they had from dad.
" Kakauwi niyo lang? " I asked, and I cannot take my eyes off from this twins
It's been two years since we last saw each other and they were only fourteen when I left America.
" Nope, we were here after you headed to your school. Me and Daniel thought you'd still be here, but instead, it's Lolo and Lola who's here " Darren explains
" Naku kayong dalwa ah, mag Tagalog kayo at baka di kayo maintindihan ni Yaya Emy nan," I said and crossed my arms in my chest as Daniel rolled his eyes at me
" We're trying " he replies sarcastically.
Me and the twins caught up while we began eating in the dining room with Lolo and Lola.
They told me how mom was in America, the small part-time job that earns them money, buying their first car, and boys' stuff.
I'm still amazed at how the twins look grown up already, they are now sixteen years old and look more older than their actual age.
" Tara, Simba tayo " I offered and looked down at my watch to see that we still had half an hour to get ready.
" Sure, I'm in " Daniel replies and Lolo and Lola agree to come with us.
Their room was already cleaned and prepared by Yaya Emy and the twins have single beds
I came back to my room and started removing my clothes. I took a quick shower and put on my outfit for tonight.
I just wear my long white dress and pink cardigan together.
The six of us left the house and we made sure that the gate and door were locked. Tumawag kami ng dalwang taxi at pumunta na sa simbahan
Dahil first time na maka uwi dito ng kambal,
surprisingly they both behaved while we were inside the church, at sobrang dami na agad ng tao sa loob at labas.
Pero nakakagaan Naman ng pakiramdam ng maka simba kami ng sama sama.
We listened to the entire homily of the priest, at natira yung kambal sa upuan nung kumain na kami nila lola at yaya Emy ng oscha.
" Simulan na ang ating misyon, salamat sa diyos! "
We all came out from the church and since nagutom sila, inaya ko sila kumain sa malapit na kainan.
I just ordered the family meal, and we waited for a while for the food to be served.
Nag salo salo na kami at nakakasaya ng makita ko silang nagtatawanan at ngumingiti muli, lahi si Yaya Emy ay nagiging close na din sa kambal eh
While eating my food, I feel my phone vibrates. And I opened my screen and a picture of Dwight immediately popped up
He was wearing a black thick jacket, the beard on his face was growing again, and by the background of the picture, it's the beginning of their morning, and have lots of snow in it
Pogi talaga ng Dwight ko kahit nakasimangot.
I hide my smile and read the message he sent me
'Te extraño mucho Princesa, desearía llevarte aquí conmigo'
I furrowed my eyebrow in confusion because of the Spanish words he just messaged me. But I copied the text and went to Google
'I miss you so much princess, I wish I had taken you here with me'
" Hey look, Ate's smiling over her phone! "
Dun ko lang na realize na di ko na talaga mapigilan yung ngiti ko. I flared playfully at Daniel and slapped his arm
