Chapter Four

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From : Skyler Lowell

"Pupunta ka bang Paskuhan?"


I was contemplating if I should reply. Pero pupunta nga ba ako? May masama ba if pupunta ako? But what if I see him?


"Sino 'yan? Si tita ulit?" Tanong ni Cams.


"Wala." Maiksi kong sagot. I don't know if they believed me though.


To : Skyler Lowell

"Oo."


Just after I sent the message, I realized my reply. Gosh Aimee! I guess I'm going or hindi naman niya mapapansin kung pupunta ako o hindi. Hindi rin naman ako titigilan nila Liv pag sinabi kong hindi ako pupunta.


"Wala daw pero nagreply." Pabirong sabi ni Liv.


"Sasama na ako." Bigla kong sabi. 


"Talaga?" Sabay na sabi ni Liv at Cams.


"Hindi na pala. Pilitin niyo pa ko." Pabiro kong sabi. Tinitignan naman nila ako ng masama. Tinawanan ko naman sila.


"Who made you change your mind?" Tanong ni Cams.


"No one."


"Really? Kahit tignan pa namin phone mo?" Pangungulit naman ni Liv. I just rolled my eyes at her.


"Sus! Anyway maghanda ka ng snacks sa condo mo ha?" Sabi ni Cams.


"Ano meron?" Nagtatakang tanong ko.


"We're staying with you until Paskuhan." Sabi naman ni Liv. Wala rin naman ako nagawa and it didn't bother me anymore. Halos lagi naman sila nasa condo ko.


The following day, naglinis ako ng condo at nag grocery ako ng mga pagkain. Hapon naman dumating na sila Liv at Cams. Nag movie marathon lang kami buong araw at kumain.


Kinabukasan, nagdesisyon kami na pumunta sa mall. First thing we did was get our nails done. Tapos nagshopping kami ng susuotin namin for Paskuhan. I just brought a simple dress that I'll just pair with white sneakers.


"You'll look beautiful in that." Cams complimented.


"Thank you." Then I just smiled at her.


Hindi parin sila tapos. They couldn't find an outfit they like. Sumusunod lang naman ako. I took an IG story of them and added a caption "Shopping with them."


A few moments later I heard my phone ringing. It was my brother.


"Kuya?" I answered the phone call habang sinusundan ko parin sila Liv.


"Where are you?"

          


"I'm with my friends sa mall."


"Saan ka magpapasko?"


"Condo, why?" I said making sure Cams and Liv didn't hear me.


"Okay ka lang doon? Gusto mo sumama sa 'kin? Diane is inviting you also." He was going to celebrate Christmas with his girlfriend and her family.


"I'm fine kuya. Just tell her thank you." Nakakahiya naman if I join them. He was close with them ako naman hindi. Hindi rin naman ako close sa girlfriend niya.


"Are you sure? Your ate Diane will be happy to see you there." He said. I've only met ate Diane once, when kuya introduced her to our parents but it wasn't a fun experience. 


"I'm fine, kuya." I said. I don't want to face her yet after everything that dad said against her. This is why I don't want to have a boyfriend, since I'm scared of dad.


"Ok, ingat ka Claire." With that we ended the call.


Sakto naman nakahanap na sila Liv at Cams ng gusto nila. I just waited for them to pay for it.


It was the day of Paskuhan. We were just getting ready. Liv did my hair as I applied makeup, just a little.


"Ayan ang ganda!" Sabi ni Liv sakin and I just smiled at her.


Si Cams nalang nagdala ng kotse saamin. We went earlier para hindi kami matraffic at para makakuha pa kami ng parking.


Nang makarating kami around UST, nagpark lang kami ng kotse at naghanap kami ng kakainan na malapit lang rin.


"Dito nalang daw nila tayo susunduin." Sabi ni Liv.


Umorder lang kami ng drinks while waiting. Dumating rin naman kaagad sila Mark at sabay-sabay kaming lahat pumunta sa UST, sa may grandstand. Madami kaagad tao doon. Nakapasok kaming tatlo dahil taga UST naman mga kasama namin.


Famous bands and singers were performing kaya madaming tao.


I was looking for someone. Nagtanong-tanong pa siya if pupunta ako, siya naman pala wala rito. Why am I even looking for him?


"May hinahanap ka, Aimee?" Tanong ni Mark.


"Wala." Sagot ko.


"Nako madam! Nandiyan lang 'yan sa gilid-gilid." Sabi naman ni James.


The night was filled with laughter and music. We sang with the bands. I did felt left out since ako lang walang date but I did enjoy.


Towards the middle of the night, one of our favorite bands were about to perform. Me, Liv and Cams listen to them all the time.


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