Chapter Six: White
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I immediately went back upstairs. I opened the door as soon as I typed the password. I was shocked to see Kuya. He was sitting on the sofa while holding my sketch pad. No one else has ever seen it.
"K-Kuya" I called him. He looked at me.
"What?" asked Kuya as he flipped the sketch pad to the next page.
"Gosh, don't look at that," I said once beside him and held onto the sketch pad. He looked at me. He has raised his eyebrows.
"Fine" I moaned. He then put the sketch pad back on the rack.
"You're good at this" he commented.
"Thanks, Kuya" I replied. I'm happy with what I've heard.
"Have you ever tried joining a contest?" he asked.
"Just once" was my response and got the latest manga which I bought from the bookshelf.
"Why not? I think you have the talent"
"I do not have enough confidence Kuya" I replied again.
"I see. Another question, you don't color them. Why?"
I was shocked at what I heard. Will I tell my situation? I'm colorblind so I can't do coloring. "Just my style."
"What is your dream in the future?" he asked as he skimmed the sketch pad on the table. I tried to think of an answer as I return the comic book to the shelf.
"What do you want me to be?" I asked. Kuya's forehead was furrowed.
"Why do you ask me? I don't have to decide".
"Because; you will teach me" was my simple explanation.
"Do you want to get involved in business? Become the next CEO of Goldwire Industries?" asked Kuya. My eyes widened at his question. ME? President ?? I violently shook my head. Kuya laughed at my reaction.
"Doctor?" his next question that I shook my head as an answer. "Just tell me Eliah. We can't have the whole day playing the guessing game."
"I really want to get Fine Arts" was my hesitant response. I want to pursue the arts but Kuya's family looks strict.
"Uhm, there is no such course in Montecillo" commented Kuya. "But there's Saint Anthony."
"Whatever university, it's okay for me"
"Saint Anthony is not really known as a rich school compared to Montecillo and Richmond but it's quite famous for smart students," he explained. I was surprised.
"Do you want to eat now, Kuya?"
"I'm really hungry" he replied as we headed to the kitchen. I prepared the food for him. He looked at the food. "What is this?"
"Spaetzle Kuya" was my response. "Mom cooks it all the time when I'm sad. I feel better when I eat."
"So, you're sad now that's why you cooked this?"
"Uhm, before. But I'm okay now." I explained. I'm still really sad but I'm fine because of Kuya.
"I see" was his last reply before starting to eat. I wonder if it tastes good. I still can't beat Mama but I tried my best to make her proud. He then made a thumbs up while eating. I smiled and started to eat too. After eating and washing the dishes, I said goodbye to have a quick nap. I went to my room while he was left in the living room. I jumped on my bed and sighed.
"Hey, Eliah" raised a voice as someone shook my shoulder. "Time to wake up"
I opened my eyes. I looked at the alarm clock. I looked back at my older brother.
"Get ready" he ordered.
"Why?" I asked.
"Let's go home" was his reply. "I guess it's time for them to meet you"
"Do I really need to?" I asked again.
"Of course" was his simple response. "You might as well pack extra clothes only for sleeping and something to wear for school"
I just nodded in agreement. He told me he would wait for me in the living room. I got up and packed up. I got dressed and went out of the room. I brought my school bag and a body bag with my clothes on. I looked at him. Honestly, I still want to sleep.
"Let's go" We went out of the apartment. Then we went down where the expensive car was parked.
"Do you know how to drive?" he asked out of the blue.
"No" I answered.
"You should start learning then," was his comment once he entered the driver's side. I was also riding when I put my belongings behind. The sun was setting so the rays are directly hitting our eyes. Kuya wore this cool looking glasses. He looked at me. He is really handsome. He looks just like a movie actor.
"Your cool, Kuya," I said; astonished by his appearance. He laughed as he started to drive.
"We have to buy a peace offering," he said suddenly. "Mommy's sure mad at me"
We pulled into a bakeshop. He got out of the car. We got everyone's attention as we entered the bakeshop s***h cafe because Kuya looks very different. His appeal is strong. I'm just a potato.
"You go shopping" Kuya's command while looking at the cakes.
"Old man, they used to look at us" I whispered. I feel uncomfortable.
"I know, you should get used to it" he commented. "Buy which cake do you like?"
"Why?"
"You have nothing else to ask besides Why?" he impatiently said. "You're a very rational person. Every time, you need a reason"
My head ached as he tilted his head and looked at me. I didn't know what he wanted to say. My brother and I looked at each other.
"Excuse me" a voice. We both looked back. A handsome cafe staff.
"Hi" I greeted the cute staff.
"Do you need help?" he asked.
"Uhm, what's your best seller?" my question.
"Well, the New York Cheesecake"
Kuya was annoyed so we stopped and looked at him..
"Blueberry cake," said Kuya. "And whatever my brother wants. Eliah, here ... Use this, if you have anything else you like,.... drinks just go ahead"
He even offered me a credit card. I've been looking at it. Prince Jasper A. Gomez is the name on the card. Again I looked at the cakes. I don't know what to choose. The handsome staff left while Kuya went to the tumblers.
"Yes, Sir?" the cashier asked.
" Blueberry Cake and Strawberry Shortcake," I said. "Then one, uhm ... Arctic Mountain and Rose Mint drinks"
"That would be 1835 in total, Sir," replied the cashier. I took out Kuya's credit card. I glanced at where my brother was. He is talking to someone. When I got the cakes and drinks, I walked where Kuya is. I can now see the man properly. Handsome and has a nice smile. They looked at me.
"I don't know what you want, Kuya," I once said as I give a drink to him. He took it and drank quickly. He almost spat it out.
"Tastes like pure sugar. Geez!" was his reaction. I frowned.
"I'm sorry, Kuya. Let's just go now Kuya" I apologize.
"Kuya ???" the curious question of the man he was talking to. "I didn't know you had a younger brother"
"So do I," agreed Kuya.
"Anyway, HI! I'm Ethan" the man introduced himself.
"Eliah Krauszer" my introduction to myself. "A half-brother of Kuya PeeJay. And you are?"
"He's my Ex" Kutya butted in.
"Might still be your next" replied Kuya Ethan.
"That won't happen. Go f ** k yourself!" was Kuya's reaction. My eyes widened.
"That's more than two years ago"
"And I never forget"
"AAAAAH" was my reaction when it came to understanding what was happening so they both stopped. "You're the one who'd cheated on Kuya. What a waste, you're handsome."
They looked at me, surprised.
"Es tut mir leid" is what I said because of my stupidity. Their forehead furrowed because they don't understand what I was saying. "I'll go in the car, Kuya"
Kuya nodded.
"Nice meeting you, Kuya," I said to Kuya Ethan before rushing out of the cake shop.
It wasn't long before my brother left the cake shop. He got in the car. I immediately removed my earphones when Kuya came in.
Silence ...
Kuya's aura is different. There were tears in her eyes that he immediately wiped out. Someone knocked on the window. We looked up. It's Kuya Ethan. He then lowered the car window.
"What the hell do you want now?" asked Kuya PeeJay. He did not speak but offered a box from the cake shop. Kuya took it. Kuya Ethan left without saying anything. Kuya Peejay gave the box to me. "Eat it"
"Why?
"He gave it to me but I gave it to you already." he said, "There's a trash can, throw it away if you don't want to eat it."
"That would be a waste" was my reaction. Kuya PeeJay's humor is intense, intense! I opened the box. Green donuts. It's funny. Why just one flavor? Looks delicious. Kuya started to drive.
Kuya sighed of relief as the traffic flow began to slow down.
Suddenly his stomach sounded so we looked at each other. We both laughed.
"The donuts are good" was my comment. "Hunger beats pride. He is not here, so he will not know."
"And it doesn't even matter." Kuya agreed. He took a donut. I noticed something fell from the cover.
"Ah, Kuya" I picked it up on the floor and looked. Ethan's name and phone number. I think they still like each other. "I think this is for you"
"What is that?" he asked. I didn't answer and just handed him the paper. He sighs and rolls the paper before the window opens. He threw it outside. Awkward ... I then just watched FairyTail.
"Do you drink?" asked Kuya suddenly.
"Drink what?" I asked without removing my eyes from the screen of my phone.
"Alcohol. Barhopping. Stuff like that?"
"No" was my reply. I've never been to a bar it but the idea of it ... I'll pass. "I don't like noisy places"
"Do you have social phobia?" he asked; wondering why I'm like this.
"I'm asocial" I explained. "I hate being around people."
"But at least, you have a couple of friends, right?"
"If you can consider my comic books friends; then yes" was my response as I looked at the buildings outside.
"But you know, you can't be like that forever" commented Kuya. I know I can .. I'm used to it.
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