The Twin Brother's Secret Desire (ENGLISH — SPG)

“Mama, I'm going out to play! I see brother Calvin and brother Ceres playing earlier at the court,” I said, tugging on Mama's arm while pointing outside of this swimming pool area. “Solana, Young Master Calvin and Young Master Ceres aren't playing. And don't call them 'brother' either, you should call them Young Master. They're our employers, Solana,” Mama reminded me. I pouted at her words. “But Mama, they told me to call them 'brother'. I'm just following their instructions,” I said, still pouting. I looked at Mama, but she looked at me with a stern expression. “No matter what, Solana, you must still be respectful to them. They're our employers, and we're just household helper here,” she said. I sat down, feeling sad and staring outside. I really wanted to play with brother Calvin and brother Ceres. “Mama, can I just go see them? I want to see them, it looks like they're playing basketball now. I promise I won't disturb them!” I said loudly to her. I could hear the bounce of the ball here in the swimming pool area, because it was close to the court when I saw them earlier and it's was quiet here, inside the pool area. I heard her let out a deep sigh. “I promise, Mama! I won't disturb them. I'll just watch them. I want to learn how to play basketball,” I continued to plead with her. I was getting impatient, watching her clean the swimming pool area was boring. I didnʼt know how to swim, no matter how hard theyʼre tried to teach me. My body just wouldnʼt cooperate in the water. “Ugh, you're such a stubborn kid! I'm almost done cleaning here, so just wait there. Then, study later in our room. You might have assignments you haven't finished yet. You're such a kid–” “You are here, Solana! Calvin and I had been searching for you for a time.” I was taken aback when I saw brother Ceres. I couldn't help but smile broadly. They've been searching for me, brother Calvin and brother Ceres. “Brother— I mean, Young Master Ceres! You're searching for me, but why?” I tried to stifle my grin as I asked him. Iʼm finally getting out of here. I've been getting bored lately. “Young Master Ceres, what do you need? Do you have any orders for Solana?” Mama asked, her brow furrowed. Brother Ceres replied, “No, sister Shirley, we don't have any orders for Solana. We just want to play with her.” I couldn't resist grinning. Mama caught my eye, and her eyes widened while looking at me. “Mama, please let me go. Brother Ceres and I are leaving now.” My voice grew anxious. We heard her sigh. “Young Master Ceres, maybe Solana is bothering you. You know how restless my child can be.” Mama was throwing me under the bus! Is she really my Mama? We heard brother Ceres chuckle. “Solana isn't a bother to us, sister Shirley. We consider her like a sister, more than that even. So, we'll take care of Solana. Don't worry, she's not a burden to us, not to Calvin and me. Can I take Solana now? She looks bored too,” he explained to my Mama. I smiled back at him when he looked at me. “Oh, come on, Solana, go with Young Master Ceres. Just don't be naughty and donʼt make problems for them, okay?” Mama told me. “Of course Mama. Brother Ceres and I are leaving now!” I said loudly to Mama. I went with brother Ceres, and we went out their pool area. I happily walked around the pool area, still bouncing with energy. “Have you been waiting in the pool area for a while?” I looked up at brother Ceres. “Yes, brother - Young Master Ceres! I've been waiting for so long. I've been wiping down the chairs and table for a while now. It's taking Mama a long time to clean, so I decided to help her,” I replied. I saw his eyebrows furrow. "You're calling me Young Master again. Why are you helping? You should be studying in your room instead. You're still in elementary school, Solana.” I looked down, embarrassed. “No, brother Ceres! Next year Iʼm a high school student already! And, about your question, Mama said I should call you Young Master since you're the son of aunt Charity and uncle Pico, Mama's boss. I'm just following her instructions...” I said. “Just call me brother, Solana. Calvin might get mad if he hears you calling us Young Master again,” he reminded me, his voice laced with warning. I swallowed hard. “Please don't tell brother Calvin. I'm just following Mama's instructions. I'll just call you brother when we're alone, so I don't get scolded by her. And I'm not a kid anymore, brother Ceres. Cherry told me we're already young ladies,” I said, my words tumbling out. We were near the basketball court when he stopped walking. I looked up at him. "Brother Ceres, are you okay? Why did you stop walking? Is something hurting?” I asked, concerned. Oh no! Maybe he's already tired! He looked me in the eyes. I saw his jaw clenching now. “Who told you were young lady?” He asked me firmly. I stared at him back, like he did right now. “Um, Cherry Montgomery, my only friend. She told me that I'm a young lady, so I should act like my age,” I answered his question. Did Cherry say something wrong to me? It seems what she said was wrong. Brother Ceres got angry. Brother Ceres grabbed my right arm and brought me closer to him. “Listen to me, Solana. For us, you are our little baby girl, okay? Don't believe at her, ha? You still a baby not a young woman or young lady,” He told me while his eyes are gazing at me. I casually swallowed what he said. “Um, o-okay po, brother Ceres. I will remember you said po. I'm still a baby,” I quickly told him. “That's good to hear, Solana. You should only believe us, and not anyone else, okay?” I kept nodding at him repeatedly. “Very good, Solana—” “Oh, have you been here for a while? Why aren't you going inside, it's hot here.” I saw brother Calvin without a shirt, and I noticed his sweat dripping down his naked body. I looked away from him. “We just arrived, brother Calvin! You're sweating, have you been playing for a while?” I asked him to change the subject. He nodded at me. “Yes, it took you two a long time to arrive. Come on, Solana.” brother Calvin took my hand, and we went inside. I frowned when I heard a voice behind me. When I looked back, they were both staring at me. I ignored it and walked back into the court. I glanced around the court, which was huge, almost the same size as the gym at my school, Lazaro Academy, where I'm a scholar. “Solana, here, catch the ball!” brother Calvin handed me the ball, and I dribbled it. They taught me how to play basketball, and they're athletes. They can play boxing, swimming, karate, and golf – they're that good. They taught me all these sports, and I learned them all, except for swimming. I tried, but I kept sinking. So they said I should be with them when I swim, so I won't drown. “Wow, you're getting better, Solana!” I shot the ball into the ring, and they applauded. “Hehe, thanks, brother Calvin and brother Ceres!” I smiled at both of them while scratching the back of my head. They just smiled back and handed me the ball again. We played together, and they even let me win sometimes. I had so much fun today because of them. My day wasn't boring thanks to the two of them. “Brother Calvin, brother Ceres, thank you! Maybe next time again?” I said with a smile and waved at them. “No worries, Solana! Get some rest, okay?” I nodded at them. "Yes, Brother! You too!” I waved again and quickly walked back to the headquarters. “Shirley, Solana's here. Look, she's sweating again! It seems Young Masters taught her again how to basketball.” I gave sister Dina a big smile. Mama and sister Dina have been working here for a long time, and sister Dina is like a godmother to me. Almost all my godmothers and godfathers work here, including aunty Charity. I was surprised by what Mama said. I thought she was joking, which is why I get gifts from her every Christmas. “Solano, you naughty kid!” Mama said sternly, her eyes sparkling. “Don't tire out Young Masters, okay? They have classes tomorrow!” She said it. I pouted. “Mama, I have classes tomorrow too. Maybe you forgot?” I reminded her. “I know! Get some rest and take a bath. You smell like sweat again. Don't take advantage of our bosses. I know they're nice to you, but they're still our bosses.” I nodded at her. “Shirley, don't scold Solana. Ma'am Charity loves her, because she wants to have a daughter... Once Young Masters have girlfriends, Ma'am Charity will definitely be excited. It's just too bad that they haven't introduced anyone yet.” I joined their conversation. "Sister Dina, brother Ceres has a girlfriend, Miss Hillary, right?” I asked her. I know Miss Hillary his girlfriend. I always them see together. Even the social media, I always saw their pictures together. They’re cute! “Hey, Solana, their situation is complicated.” I closed my eyes at what sister Dina said. How complicated? “Solana, don't join the conversation. Go to your room and get some clothes to change into so you can take a bath!” I looked down, but I still followed Mama's instructions. What does complicated mean? Their love life is confusing! It's like what Cherry said – maybe I don't want to grow up to be a young woman after all!