Chapter 1
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Stupidity?
No f*****g way I have that. I am smart and always on top.
Not until an unexpected day came and there I was, waving hello to stupidity.
"Cleineeeeee!"
I heard a loud shout but I just ignored it.Im still sleeping so don't bother.
Before I could even fall asleep again someone touch and shake me really hard.
"Azxena Cleine Imperial.Wakey wakey."She then make face.
"Hmmm."
"Wake up na.Mags-shoping pa tayo oh!It's already 8:30."
I just tapped her shoulder then do my morning rituals.And just take a quick bath.
I just wore a white mock neck top.Loose jeans and a white sneakers pair with a mint green shoulder bag to add a cherry on top I put my black shades on.Then done!
"Let's go?"I ask Ellysa.
She just nod at me.I grab my key and drove to the Azxena Mall.Our mall.I would say My mall.
My mother is dead so I'm living with my sister who's a professor and she's at the school right now doing some errands so I'm the only one in the house. No I mean there are maids and bodyguards with me so I'll be safe.My sissy won't let me be alone because I'm the only one she have after mom died in an ambush. She's so protective since then.
We arrived at the mall quick.Despite of the traffic.
"Goodmorning young lady. Goodmorning maam Ysa." One of our Staff greeted. She even bowed a little.
"Goodmorning too."Me
"Goodmorning too Ate Rose"Ysa
"What shop are we going first?"I ask.
"Sa shop nyo!"
"Sure."
We're going to our shop inside the mall.Azxena is the shop's name.That's the main shop inside this mall.And if your wondering.My mom is a stylist so we have so many beautiful gowns,shoes and many more.Azxena is the brand. But since my mom died, I tooked the spot and I became the designer of the shop. Mommy taught me many things about her profession. I'll continue her hobby and make Azxena the biggest clothing in the world. Hindi ko sasayangin ang sinimulan ni Mommy. This shop is important to her.
Me and Ysa just pick so many blouses and dresses.
After shopping in there,We went to different shops.
Tomorrow is the first day of our class so we went to national bookstore quick to pick a binder and everything we needed for school.
And Finally. We're done at the bookstore and I'm starving. I didn't eat breakfast.
"I'm hungry couz."
Oops.Incase you didn't know me and Ellysa are bestfriend-cousins so...
"Me too.The worms in my stomach are fighting.Hihi.
It's merienda time!"Shes so freakin' annoying but still I love her.
"Where are we going to eat couz?"Ysa ask.
Yeah where are we going to eat.Hmmm...Greenwhich? Starbucks? Ice cream parlor? Wendy's? Burger king?
"What about Starbucks?"I ask.
"Gusto ko rice! Please?"Ysa replied with pleading eyes.
Fine then.
"We'll going to eat at the buffet house"
"Yes! Sabi na couz eh sige sige.Lets go!"She then run. Hindi pa ako hinintay.
While I'm on my way to the buffet house I saw a little girl crying on the side fountain.Kawawa naman.Where are her guardians?
"Why are you crying my love? What's wrong baby?"I ask softly.Baka mas lalo kong mapaiyak eh.
"I-Im lost."
"Where are your guardians?"
"M-My mo...mmy and I-I are at the grocery minute ago then I saw a bag that I really want.My m-mom said we'll ju..st get it later but I d-dint listen to her and still run towards the s-shop but the staff said I'll go wait f-for my mommy cause i-idont have money with me.B-but I can't find my m-mommy."The little girl said.Sobbing.
"We'll go find your mom later.Okay? Let's go see the bag that you want?Where can we find it?"I ask.The girl nod.
"Azxena Store."
"Azxena store?"I ask then she nod. I will just text Ysa na mauna na siyang kumain.
We went to our shop then the little girl picked what bag she want.I also picked a dress for her to change her outfit cause she's so dirty her face seems so sticky because of the chocolate in her mouth. And her dress is wet because of the tears.
"So what's your name my love?"I asked.
"Thalhia Genezine Lee.I love the dress and bag.Thankyou so much ahm ate..?"
"Cleine.Your name is beautiful Nathalia."
"Thankyouuu!"
Wait..
"How old are you young lady?"I then ask.
"I'm 3 years old!Can I call you ate?"She then puppy eyes.So cute of her.
"Ofcourse love. Are you hungry? Want to come with me? Let's eat."
"Sure. Im starving."She grab my hand.
We entered the buffet house.And eyed Ysa if she's still here.
I looked around.There you are.
Lumapit kami kay Ysa at umupo na.Nathalia then get so many foods in her plate.
"You have a lot of food."I said. Pertaining to Ysa.
"Syempre. Your treat."
"Be careful Thalhia."I said.She close her eyes then pray and grab the spoon and fork and started to eat.
"Who's this kid couz? Kinidnap mo?" She asked.
"Nah.Just saw her at the fountain,crying.Kawawa naman.So I brought her with me."
"Cute. Pero baka naman hinahanap na siya ng mom niya or dad.Ibalik mo na kaya?"
"I will. When she's done eating. She's starving daw eh."
"Yah. We cant finish it all naman.We can share it to others pa. Do you want to do it with me?Punta tayo sa street mamaya. Bigyan natin mga bata. Hmmm?"
"Yeah. I have no errands to attend. And it's the only day we're not busy and doesn't have a lot of works to do. Bukas pasukan na."
"Yeah right."
We ate and take out the other for the street kids. Ipapamigay namin. Whenever we eat here in the buffet house we usually order a lot para kapag may natira we can share it to others.
"Couz let's buy juice pa for them to drink."
"Sige. Ako nalang. Hanapin mo muna mom ni Nathalia."
"Yeah. Meet me at the parking lot nalang."
Pumunta ako sa security para I anounce si Nathalhia.Baka masyado nang nag aalala ang mga magulang niya.
Habang kausap ko ang security,Pinaupo ko muna si Nathalia sa may couch.
"Mommy!"
I looked at her running towards a woman.The woman looks so elegant.She looks so young.
Wait...She's Thalhia's Mom?
"Where did you go Genezine? I've been looking for you everywhere. Don't do that again okay? You made mommy so nervous. I thought I lost you."She hugged Thalhia.She looked up and our eyes met.
I bowed a little."Hello po."
"Are you the one who found my daughter?"She asked.
I nodded and said."Ahm,I saw your daughter crying in front of the fountain po so nilapitan ko po siya. I'm really sorry if I tooked her for a few minutes. Nagugutom na daw po kasi siya so I tooked her to a restaurant."Alanganin akong ngumiti.
"Oh,My dear.. It's okay. Sorry at nakaabala pa kami sa time mo. And Thankyou for taking good care of my daughter."She smiled and hold my right hand.
"No worries Ma'am."
"Don't call me Ma'am hija, You can call me Tita. She said and smiled. How beautiful. "Oh! By the way. I'm Tita Xena." She added.
"It was nice to meet you tita Xena and Thalhia. But I really need to go na po, My cousin is waiting for me at the parking po kase."I bowed a little. Pinisil ko ang pisngi ni Nathalia. This child is so cute. Hindi ko na sana siya binalik. Hahaha.
"Goodbye Hija, See you around."Tita said and hugged me. I hugged her back.
"Goodbye Ate Love!"Ate Love? Napabalik ako sa kasalukuyan when she hugged me and kissed my cheeks. So sweet of her.
"Bye my love, Bye Tita Xen!"I said and fly a kiss for them.
Naglakad na ako papunta sa parking.
Nang makita ko ang kotse ni Ysa ay pumasok na ako sa loob at pumikit.
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Dahan dahan kong iminulat ang mga mata ko. Bakit gumagalaw parin kami?
"You're awake,Ate Love!"
- Writer
