Blood+Lust: Love At First Bite

Blood+Lust: Chapter 10

- FRIENDS -

Zilliana's Point of View

TODAY IS SUNDAY, which is why I woke up late in the morning. Weeks passed after the incident, and just like we agreed upon, we continued to avoid each other. Yet deep down, I couldn't shake the feeling of wanting to be near with him again. But the distance and silence grew between us, making every encounter feel awkward and strained. I still wondered how he stopped my full-moon strike cycle. I took my time taking a bath, trying to wash away the flood of memories that overwhelmed me once again. However, even as I tried to distract myself, the memories lingered, refusing to fade away.

I tried touching myself... to release some stress... but... stopped. Because all I could see was Lincoln's face! Nilublob ko nalang ang sarili sa tubig. Then hurried so I could finish quickly. The bath didn't help refresh my mind. Gosh! It didn't help like I thought it would be! Even while putting on and choosing a dress, he's all I think about! I just chose a pastel blue dress and tied my hair in a half-bun. The weather is good today. It looks like the best day to be eating a watermelon. Especially since it's a sunny day, we need watermelon to hydrate.

Magrerequest nalang ako sa Mommy ni Lincoln. Tutal, malakas ako sa kaniya. Nagmadali akong bumaba. Hinanap ko si Tita. Bumagal ang aking hakbang nang makita na may helper yata na hinire today si Tita. Hindi lang dalawa, apat pa talaga.

Ano kayang meron?

Parang may pinaghahandaan sila sa kusina. Dumiretso ako sa kitchen at nakitang abala nga ang Mommy ni Lincoln at ilang mga helper sa paghahanda ng iba't-ibang klase na mga pagkain.

"What about the buko pandan? Tapos na ba? Favorite yan ni Killian, kaya ihatid niyo na rin doon. Also, the macaroni salad, which was requested by Astro, make sure its cold before you serve it." Marami pa siyang binilin sa mga helper na sinusunod naman agad nila.

Napansin niya ang pagpasok ko, kaya napalitan nang malawak na ngiti ang kaniyang seryosong mukha kanina.

"Zilliana! You're here! Late morning!" Masiglang bati niya sa akin. "Halika, marami akong hinanda, kumain ka muna." aya niya sakin.

I smiled in inquiry. "Uh... sorry for waking up late."

"Naku! Ayos lang hija, wag kang mag-alala abala rin ako rito. Go! Just eat. Pick whatever you want. Ihahatid ko lang ang mga ito." Turo niya sa ilang pagkaing hinanda. "Help yourself, please. Ate, patulong ako nito." Sabay baling niya sa isang katulong. She set down another tray on a rolling cart that the helper pushed outside.

"Uh... ano po bang meron?" Hindi ko napigilang magtanong. "Sinong may birthday?"