Chapter 29

Disconcerted

I WAS stunned. If I could only see my reflection, it will be very evident that I'm red as cherry. Mabilis ang kabog sa dibdib ko. Hindi ko lang nga maintindihan kung para saan iyon.

"Kuya! Akala ko bukas pa ang dating mo!" Yumakap si Sheena sa kanya. Na animo'y matagal na hindi nagkita. Gumanti ng yakap si Xylon.

Kuya. Does that mean they're siblings?

"They gave me the contract earlier than expected. Kaya dumiretso na 'ko rito." A deep voice coming from him sent shivers through my entire body. Hindi tuloy ako makagalaw.

His eyes settled on me. Napabaling ako kay Camish na seryoso ring nakatingin sa akin. I do not remember my cousins being introduced to Xylon. They have only known Fiore dahil every week akong dinadalaw ni Fiore sa apartment at may pagkakataon na naroon din ang kambal. Except Tito Oscar and Tita Pat. They were with me when we had dinner at the Ilarde's residence together with