Chances
1905 Words
Tiffany POV
Weeks passed and Tristan and I had been very consistent in this so called relationship. He was good to me, mukhang tinototoo nito na magbabagong buhay na ito with me.
He spends his time with me instead of hanging out with his friends. Consistent kasali sa top list and heartthrob pa din, but he does not go out with other girls like before, or wala lang akong nababalitaan.
There was a family dinner tonight but I was surprised that he was there. Nakasama pala nila siya sa flight so they invited him as well.
I didn’t look his way, he has laso been quiet ever since I confirmed to him na kami na nga ni Tristan.
I sat in between Dad and Kuya Cristoff like usual. They were all talking about different stuff. Maya maya pumasok yung maid and announced someone was there.
Pinapasok nila kung sino man iyon and I was shicked to see Tristan with flowers na papalapit. I gulped, wala sa usapan ito.
He greeted my parents saka mga kapatid ko, he was invited by Ate Therese. Napasulyap ako kay Sir Miguel pero blanko niya lang itong tinignan then went back to eating,
“O nanjan ka na pala, come, join us.” Ate invited.
“Dad, Mom, meet Tristan.. Tiffany’s boyfriend.” My eyes widen in shock saka ako tumingin kay Tristan. He was grinning ear to ear, Nakaupo na iyo sa tabi ni Ate and Mom.
“Boyfriend?” dad repeated. s**t, he really didn’t want me to have a bf yet.
“Yes, now shush with your restrictions dad. Gusto mo bang tumandang dalaga yang si Tiff, and this guy has my approval, he has good records sa school.”
“I second to that, lagi ko yan na aawardan during graduations.” Kuya Andrew said.
“Wait, your name is Tristan?” Kuya Matt asked.
“Yes po.” He answered.
Kuya Matt looked at Kuya Cristoff with furrowed brows. Kuya Cristoff only shrugged.
“Tiffany, mind saying something? How long have you been dating and why keep it from us?” dad asked.
“Love, isa isa lang. Nandiyan lang siya para sumagot.” Mom said, holding his hands. Kumalma naman si dad.
“Mag 2 months na po.” I said with head hung low.
“2 months?!” dad yelled.
“Stephen!” saway naman ni Mom.
“When we’re you planning to tell us?” dad asked again.
“H-humahanap po ako ng tiyempo. You were all busy.” I said.
“Dad, at least nagsabi na, I think that’s better kaysa malaman mo nalang na umiiyak na siya.”
“oo nga naman dad, at least the bf made a way para mameet tayo.”
Mabuti nalang to the rescue mga Kuya ko. I looked at Tristan madly. How dare he. Wala sa usapan na magpapakilala siya sa pamilya ko.
I glanced his way but only got hurt when he was talking to me neice with a smile. Parang wala lang sa kanya ang nangyari. I quickly averted my gaze.
They were questioning Tristan and he confidently answered them, wala akong nakikitang kaba. It’s as if he knew my family will like him instantly.
Natapos kaming kumain at inaya nila si Tristan sa taas, lahat ng boys nandoon. Kaming girls ay nasa baba lang, we were busy talking about stuff.
“Ang gwapo ni Tristan no?” Ate Irish said.
“Andrew told me na parang hearthrb na daw sa school yan, magaling pa sa academics kaya I see no reason to be against him.” Ate Therese said.
“But, does my baby love him?” Mom asked.
“Why you asked that, mom?” I stared at her.
“Iba kasi ang alam ko. I was also waiting kung may mangyayari ba, I just got shocked iba ang pinakilala mo samin,” she smiles. Does she know?
“Mom..”
“it’s okay, ikaw ang mas may alam sa puso mo. I just want you to be happy.” She smiled sweetly at me, I couldn’t help but hug her.
Yung iba ay nagsiyakap din samin na ikinatawa naming lahat. We heard the boys laughter and nagtaka kami.
“I think mayginagawa nanaman sila. Alam mo pasimuno ng kalokohan either Uncle damian or Kuya Alex. Sila lang talagang dalawa, nasasabit lang si Cristoff.” Ate Therese tsked.
Its was already 11 pm nang unti unti nang umaalis sa kani kanilang bahay ang mga kapatid ko. I had to walk him to the gate kasi nasa labas lang ang kotse niya.
“I had a nice night, finally nakilala ko na din sila.”he said while smiling.
“Wala sa usapan na magpapakilala ka sa kanila.” Biglang nawala ang ngiti niya
“At itatago mo lang ako?” hindi ako nakapg salita.
“I won’t allow that. Baby.” He went near and held my hand with his one hand saka yung isa ay itinaas niya to caress my cheek.
“I am your boyfriend, whether you like it or not. I will make you feel how it is being my gf.” He s miled and slowly leaned towards me to kiss me lightly on my lips. Napapikit ako.
After the kiss, he also kissed my forehead before he went to his car and drove off. I was still standing at the gate, parang di makapaniwala na ginawa yun ni Tristan.
“Hey, get inside now. I wanna talk to you.” Napalingon ako to see Kuya Matt.
“Yes po.” I then went inside and he told me to just wait for him sa terrace.
I went there and was surprised to see him there, drinking his brandy. He glanced at me then tumayo siya sa pagkakaupo niya.
Lumapit siya sakin sa may railings.
“So, you and Tristan eh?” hindi ako sumagot, tinignan ko lang siya. His eyes were showing how sad they were.
“I thought..” he chuckled sarcastically.
“Is that how you like someone? Telling me you like me but becomes a girlfriend of someone else?”
“You don’t know anything.” Hindi niya alam ang nararamdaman ko ngayong pinipilit ko ang sarili ko sa taong ayaw ko just to save him,
“I guess you’re right.” He backed away. “I’ll be happy for you then.”
He stared at me as he back away until he turned his back and got out from the terrace. Humarap ako harap and tried to stop my tears from falling. I closed my eyes in hopes na huhupa din ito.
I heard footsteps coming and I knew it was Kuya. So I wiped the few tears that had fallen and composed myself.
“Stop hiding those from me, I heard you both.” Nanlaki mga mata ko.
“Now, care to tell me bakit iba ang inakilala mo? Do you love that guy?” he said nang magkatabi na kami. I gulped.
“Kuya, it doesn’t matter.” He looked at me.
“Well it does to me, cause I don’t think you are happy.”
Nanatili akong tahimik. He sighed and hugged me from my shoulders.
“I won’t force you to say anything. But remember kuya is always here. Just a call away, alright?”
I turned to him and hugged him instead, napaiyak nalang ako sa kanyang dibdib and he let me. He held me tight, nang tumahan lang ako saka niya ako hiniwalay sa kanya then he looked at me.
“I am with you kung ano man ang desisyon mo, just make sure you will be happy with it, okay?”
I nodded and turned away para pumanhik na sa kwarto. Napasandig ako sa pintuan ko nang makapasok na ako. This as such a long day.
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Miguel POV
After she confessed her feelings, I wanted to make sure na I can be with her. I have been liking her ever since nakita ko siya during the gala night.
Kung hindi lang dahil sa batang edad, I will pursue her then and there. Kaya lang my friend told me na sister siya ng asawa ni Andrew, so I just watched her.
Time went by that I also met my friend’s cousin, Kisses. Nasa school kasi ako nagwowork and doon din siya. She was friendly with me, tahimik at sobrang conservative nito.
She was clingy to me, until she asked me if I can date her. Truth be told, hinihintay ko siya. Di naman sana ako papaya had she not been guilt tripping me of being depressed and thoughts of committing suicide was on her mind.
Since hinihintay ko pa siya, I eventually said yes. Hanggang sa umabot kami sa usapang kasalan. She was the one who offered me, wala pa sa isip kong magpakasal. I was even shocked and it wasn’t fair na gnagamit niya ang sakit niya and her dark thoughts to make me stay.
I was getting mad, lalo pa’t pinangalandakan ni Tristan na girlfriend na niya si Tiffany. I have been watching them and it hurts that she did confirmed na sila na nga. Every now and then, Kisses had been so suspicious just about everything.
Kahit sa work ko, o sa mga kinakausap ko, lahat issue at pinagdududahan. Lalo na nag tinanggap ko ang trabaho na pigiging private pilot kina Mr.Montecillo. She was being so unreasonable. Kaya di niya ako masisisi kung palagi din akong mukhang galit at handing makipagtalo sa kanya.
Even about helping my mom is a big situation for her, hindi ko akalain na ganyan pala siya. Taliwas sa mga nakikita at naririnig ko noon. I tried understanding her but it was getting too much.
When I was going to break it off, she kept crying and was telling me na she will commit suicide that I didn’t know what to do. Ayokong masira ang pagkakaibigan naming ng pinsan niya lalo’t siya ang dahilan I was even hired in that school.
I once told my friend about my situation and he told me na iwasan ko nalang din ang pinsan noya dahil siya nalang itong unti unting aalis sa akin. So I have been ignoring her and was less seen in the school.
Halos di ko na din makita si Tiffany. And then, That night came when Mr. Montecillo invited me for their family dinner.
I couldn’t say no so I went with them. I saw her then after a long while. She wasn’t looking at me, I know she was ignoring me.
Hindi din nagtagal ay may dumating, a guest they were also not expecting. I tried to be nonchalant about it. I was even was smiling to her niece just so hindi niya Makita na nasasaktan ako.
All that night ay walang ginawa sila kundi ang igisa si Tristan, lalo kasi bunso pala si Tiffany. Madaming kalalakihan sa pamilya nila na siyang nagtatanong sa kanya.
Nung nagsiuwian na, nagpaiwan lang muna ako sa may terasa. I was drinking the brandy in my glass. I didn’t expected na pupunta siya doon.
I drank all of my glass’ contents and stood up, then lumapit ako sa kanya. I saw in her eyes conflict and sadness, but I might be wrong.
I told her I will stay away and be happy for her. I guess, I will have to try and just be happy with what I have.
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