Upstairs Novels & Stories

Tahimik akong sumama sa condo unit ni Levi. I expected it to be a big condo, but not the top floor — and definitely not the penthouse. I understand that he is capable, pero mag-isa lang siya. Mas practical sana kung sa mas maliit na room. Manghang-mangha ako nang makapasok kami sa bahay niya. The high-ceiling glass window, the chandelier, and the upper floor for the rooms. Everything looked expensive.

Nasa kay Piper pa rin ang mga mata niyang papalapit na kung nasaan siya ngayon. “Ang bagal mo pa rin maglakad. Mabuti na lang mabait ang amo mo.” Bryson, with an air of superiority, led his entourage to the top floor in the elevator. The door opened. Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Piper nang makita kung gaano iyon kalaki. Although it was called an apartment, this duplex was at least 400 square meters. The decor was creamy and warm. Bryson, seeing her sparkling eyes, felt his vanity satisfied. He tossed the key card into the entryway and began changing his shoes.

“It’s a one-bedroom unit but with balcony and separate room for laundry. It has the best view, lalo na at love mo ang city lights.” “Thanks for remembering.” “Also, as you can see naman pag baba mo madami ng stalls and nearby grocery, so hindi ka na mahihirapan na mamili or magshopping.” dagdag pa nito. Tumunog ang elevator sa 30th floor. “Here we are.” “Ang ganda naman ng building na to. Dito ba pinapatuloy ng company nyo ang gaya ko?” usisa ni Naomi.

Mas lalong uminit ang noo ko dahil tuwing nakikita ko ang pagmumukha ng bata ay naalala ko lang kung anong pwede niyang makita sa kwartong iyon. Hinawakan bigla ni Karrie ang braso ko at kahit paano ay naalala ko kung sino sila at pinigilan ang sarili kong ipapatay sila, “ Upstairs are off- limits. Wala akong pakialam kung gaano ka ka- concerned citizen pero hindi iyan pwede sa itaas.” “Asawa ko lang ang pwedeng umakyat at hindi ikaw o kayo.” Pahabol ko.

They rapidly run up stairs to reach the second floor. This time, Carlo make a sign that he will be the ne to stay in the second for while, Javis, Jayson and Vincent just nodded at him and they ake a signed that they will go up stair and this time it was Carlo who nodded. They didn't waisted anytime and immediately went to third floor. Vincent gave the two a sign that he will be going to take a separate way, while Jayson and Javis still together.

Pagkapasok niya sa loob ng mansion ay lalo siyang natulala. Napakalawak ng sala. May malaking crystal chandelier sa gitna ng kisame habang ang marble floor ay halos kumikinang sa linis. Amoy mamahaling pabango at kahoy ang buong paligid. At sobrang tahimik ng paligid na para bang bawal gumawa ng ingay sa loob. “Sir is upstairs,” sabi ng isa sa mga kasambahay. “S-Sandali lang po, dito po ba nakati—”

The fourth building which basically has all essential needs and a supermarket itself has 30 floors. Evron entered a pin code on the smart door revealing a beautiful, spacious house. Galante at sobrang linis ng unit niya. Agad namang umilaw ang chandelier nang may pinindot siya sa gilid. The living room is lowered which means may three steps pababa. The floor of the unit is elevated and on the furthest end is a wall not connected, with a few abstract gallery, indicating that it's the kitchen area. Glass ang ibaba ng metal railing niya. Limang steps patungo sa second floor ng bahay. Hinayaan naman ako ni Evron na mag-tour sa pamamahay niya. It amazes me to find his place so warm and homey.

namamanghang sabi niya habang hindi naaalis ang tingin sa mansion. “You like it?” sabi ko saka ko siya inakbayan “It”s beautiful! This is too much!” sabi niya “No it’s not, baby. Walang sobra pagdating sa inyo ng mga bata!” I meant that wholeheartedly “Let’s go inside!” sabi ko dahil nauna ng tumakbo ang dalawa papasok sa loob. They are both excited too see their rooms. Inalalayan ko siya paakyat sa hagdan at lalo siyang namangha sa loob. There is the grand staircase papunta sa second floor ng mansion. There is a total of 8 rooms upstairs.

Tumugon si Calista, "Mukhang mas naaayon sa kagustuhan ni Mr. Northwood ang upscale restaurant sa tabi." Ang restaurant sa tabi ay isang upscale dining establishment na may kakaunting parokyano. Ito ay isang perpektong pagpipilian para sa isang tao na pinahahalagahan ang isang tahimik na kapaligiran at natagpuan ang pakikipag-usap sa mapaghamong.

sagot niya habang nakahawak pa sa braso ni Papa. Natawa naman kami. Hindi ba niya nakita 'yung pinindot kanina ni Kuya Zach niya. Ding! Pagbukas ng elevator, agad lumabas si mommy Estelle. Sumalubong agad ang malamig na hangin mula sa ceiling vents at ang tahimik pero eleganteng ambiance ng executive floor. High ceilings, soft lights, modern furniture, at ang mga tanim na clearly mahal dahil hindi mo pwedeng bilhin basta-basta sa tabi-tabi lang.