DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, places, events and incidents are either the product author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual person, living or dead , or actual event is purely coincidental.      Please be advised that this story contains mature contents and strong language that are not suitable for young audiences. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. ***    I was rushing down the hallway when I received a text from my Mother to meet up at the nearest coffee shop near my school. Alam ko malapit na mag tampo si Fiona sa akin pero I can explain naman siguro sa kanya mamayang gabi.     Papasok na ako sa loob ng coffee shop when someone bu

"This is nonsense! Why would you delay your engagement party? Do you think we have the capacity to demand such a thing, Soliel?" Yumuko na lamang ako. Rinig na rinig sa buong mansyon ang sigaw ni daddy.     "I-it's too soon, Daddy. I just want to graduate first before announcing my engagement," I tried to reason out but my father just scoffed.    "Do you think you are that special?" He mocked me. I fought my tears from falling. "If Luna was here, she would never disobey me," he said then left.     I went to my room after our argument. I dropped down the floor the moment I closed my door. Parati nalang ako kinocompare sa ate ko. I don't hate my sister. I just hate the people who keeps on comparing us, who keeps on ranking us.  I stood up and went to the bath room. I washed my face and tinapos

Bumaba na din ako at nakita ko si Fiona sa loob ng kusina. Pinuntahan ko naman siya at tinulungan na ilagay ang apron niya. "What's this? You'll cook?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Tumango naman siya at ngumiti."I try to distract myself sometimes. Kaya naman whenever I feel down I try to cook. Oh by the way, can you give me your recipe for the leche flan?" Her eyes sparkled when she mentioned about my recipe. Mukhang leche flan ata pinaglilihian niya. "Sure. I'll send you the recipe," ngumiti naman ako sa kanya. She clapped happily at nagsimula nang magluto. "Did you guys have lunch na ba? I'll make samgyeopsal," she asked. Ngumisi naman ako. "Akala ko ba magluluto ka? Bakit samgyeopsal?" I teased her. She pouted which made me laugh. I looked at Sky. "You want to eat?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Tumango naman siya. Sabagay. Hindi pa naman kasi kami nakakain kanina sa restaurant dahil agad agad naman kami umalis para hindi magka-gulo. I stood up para tulungan

"Trust me, okay?" Hindi ko alam kung ano ang pumasok sa isip ko at tumango naman ako. He smiled and rubbed my head. "See you in school.""What the hell was that?" My Mom asked Dad angrily. Hindi siya pinansin ni Daddy. "Dominique!" Mom shouted. "What?!" "Bakit ka pumayag na tumira sa isang bubong ang anak mo sa isang lalaki? Are you out of your mind?" Mom was furious. Nanatili lamang ako na nakaupo. "At bakit hindi? If that is the only way para matuloy ang pag-merge ng dalawang kumpanya then so be it! Walang mangyayaring masama sa anak mo. Halata naman na hindi siya type ni Sky kaya hindi siya gagahasahin! Sky is not that low to stoop down to your daughter's level." I heard a loud slap. Agad na umangat ang ulo ko. I saw mom crying. "Ang babaw mo!""Don't start with me! Iyang nalang ang maiaambag ng walang kwenta mong anak para sa pa

"Like this! People leaving you behind! Acting like you don't exist and you're obviously fine with it!" Umiwas ako ng tingin. I tried to walk away but he grabbed my hand. Sinubukan kong baklasin ang kamay niya pero mas lalo niya itong hinigpitan. "Sky ano ba!" "Can you stop letting other people bring you down? Just for once, Soliel! Huwag mo naman sana hayaan na tapakan ka ng mga tao! Hirap na hirap na ako na iparamdam sayo na deserve mo ipagmalaki but here you are allowing these bullsh*ts to drag you down! Sana naman huwag mong hayaan na mapunta sa wala ang efforts ko. I can't do it by myself, Soliel. How can I show you that you are actually worth it when you yourself don't feel that you actually are." He cupped my cheek. Nilapit niya ang mukha niya sa akin. He rested his forehead on mine. I could actually feel his breath near my mouth. "Gusto ko lang naman iparamdam sa'yo na you are more than what you think