Chapter 7 SEVEN

SEVEN

It hurts to think that a family of the man you love doesn't like you. Even though I said that to Aunt Beth, I can't deny that I was really hurt by what she said.

"I don't want you for Cynade. Stay away from my niece because he is Bella's. "

The word repeated I hear in my ear.

It just hurts because he likes Bella better. But it's okay, I'm still lucky because I'm what Cynade's Mom wants for her child.

I sighed loudly.

"No. She's coming with me. "

I was disgusted because that word that Cy said kept coming to my mind.

Is Bella mediating between them?

Honestly, Bella is just more lucky. Cynade and her are best friends, we are just strangers. It is unlikely that he would prefer Bella over me. I can't help but feel jealous of that woman. Because she, they are always together, they are close, they are friends, Cynade chooses him. But, me?

I sighed one after another and pulled myself together. "Ahh! Annoying!" I shuddered.

"Hira?"

I stopped tweaking myself when there was a knock on the door.

"Why?" I asked while still lying down.

"I have something to say," Via said. She opened the door and looked at me seriously.

I adjusted to sitting.

"Why?" I asked again, nervous.

"Aunt Eliza wants to talk to you later at their house."

My forehead immediately twitched. Maybe it's about what happened yesterday. I sighed again.

"All right. I'll just fix myself," I boredly said.

Via just nodded and left my room.

I told him what happened yesterday. He was laughing because I was the only one he knew who answered Aunt Beth.

Cynade was not there at their house so maybe they called me. I'm also sure Bella won't go there because she's going to join Cy in basketball with Kuya Van.

I lay down for a few more minutes and took a shower. I finished at three o'clock in the afternoon.

I even wanted to go with Via but I didn't agree. I'd better just so she doesn't get involved in whatever happens.

Via took me to her driver. I didn't hold back anymore because I didn't feel like walking alone. Also, I might even meet Cynade and Bella.

My heart will be destroyed again, I have always hoped.

"Knock knock!" I could feel butterflies in my stomach when I knocked on Cynade's house door. I kept on telling myself that it would be okay.

I waited a few minutes for it to open. The man I had just seen exposed himself to me. I guess he's in his 50's.

He's Cyrenz. Cynade's father.

I know they are not fure Filipino because they are half American. Her father is fure American while Tita Eliza is fure Filipino.

I sneezed. "Hello!" I politely greeted and waved to him. It smiled at me so I did the same.

"You're Hira, right?" he asked.

Although nervous I nodded quickly. "It's me."

He nodded and let me in. "I'm Cyrenz, Cynade's father. You can call me Tito. "

The excitement in my heart was replaced by joy. It's just nice to feel like that's what they want me to call them.

I just hope they don't depend on me.

"A-all right ... T-tito," I said calmly.

He made me sit on their sofa. I saw Mila playing with her husband.

How sweet.

"Honey, Hira is here!" Tito Cyrenz shouted at his wife.

"I'm coming!" I heard Aunt Eliza shout back from above them.

My nostrils got even bigger because of another meaning that entered my mind when it said what he shouted back.

I was shaken and slightly pinched myself.

Oh, please, Hira, don't be green minded.

While waiting for Aunt Eliza to arrive, I ate a slice of cake in front of me that Tito Cyrenz had given me earlier.

"Hi, Hira. It's good that you arrived. " I immediately stopped eating when I saw Tita in front of me. I smiled and waved.

She was wearing a simple dress but she was still beautiful. Tito said goodbye to go upstairs so Tita Eliza left us in the living room.

"Where are Cynade?" I asked even though I already knew the answer.

"He played basketball with his cousin," he said, referring to Kuya Van, "Nathan and Bella," he added.

I nodded. Well done and with Nathan.

Tita Eli sat in front of me.

"Where is Zephie?" I asked again. I haven't seen Zephie since yesterday.

"With Ate," she said.

I seemed to lose my saliva when he mentioned Tita- I mean, Mareng Beth.

I nodded sparingly and simply swallowed.

"Why did you call me?" I asked incredulously.

"Is it about what happened yesterday?" I added.

What if ... She says she doesn't want me for her child anymore? What if Bella is what he wants for Cynade because I answered her sister? Fuck! No way!

"Not really, but I want to ask what happened yesterday. But for now, I want to interview you first as your future daughter-in-law," she said with a wide smile.

My eyes literally widened. "P-po? D-daughter-in-law? " I couldn't stop stuttering.

"Yes. I know you will be my child in the future, so ... " she shrugged.

I blinked. "B-but your son doesn't like me ..." I said that page after page.

"You want that, no. Maybe just embarrassed to admit. You know, shy type."

We both laughed at her answer. Somehow it feels good because Tita believes that Cynade and I will be together.

"How old are you, hija?" she asked.

"20. Turning 21 on December 26, "I answered.

"Oh? Cynade is 22. Turning 23 on October 5. "

"Yes," I smiled.

She looked at me teasingly. "Hihi, ypy know, huh?" she chuckled.

"You're in 2nd year college, aren't you? Cynade is a 4th year college student. "

I nodded.

Bella and Cy are the same age. They are the same course, the same grade and always blockmates.

Oh, hope all.

"Where do you live?" Tita asked.

"I'm in Via's right now. I ran away and was kicked out of our house. I was just adopted, I don't know where my real parents are anymore, "I said, causing her expression to change.

"Sorry, hija. That's what happened to you, "she replied sadly.

I just smiled and nodded, saying I was fine.

He asked me many more questions about my life, which I immediately answered.

"What else happened yesterday, Hira? Why is Ate so mad at you? " Tita asked again why I swallowed.

I looked straight in her eyes.

"Because she said I should stay away from Cynade," I said like a child. "Someone already owns Cy and it's Bella. She said she didn't want me for his nephew, "I smiled sadly and continued. "I was mad so I answered her, because I don't want to keep quiet while others insult me. If you get mad at me, it's okay. I understand." I looked down.

"What are you, Hira? Why should I be angry with you? " I looked at Tita when she said that. There was a smile on his lips as we stared at each other. "I am proud of you because you show your true character. You are not plastic and that is what I want from you. "

It was as if my heart would explode with ecstasy.

"Thank you, Tita ..." I couldn't help but cry and hug her. "I thought you were going to tell me that you don't want me for your son anymore. And Bella is what you want for her ... "

"That won't happen. It's just our secret, huh? I really don't like that Bella. When I first saw her, I knew that her behavior was not good. Even when she was young, she was very cursed. I really don't know why Ate wants him. Maybe it's because they are both stupid, " she snout. I laughed at the last thing he said.

We were laughing when the door opened so Aunt Eli and I looked at it at the same time.

Speaking of the devil.

"We're here- What is that woman doing here ?!" Mareng Beth shouted angrily when she saw me.

"I'm the one who sent him here," Aunt Eli replied calmly, her fingers still clasped as she looked seriously at her sister.

"Get that out of here!" Its tendon is almost out.

"Ate, maybe you forgot that this is my house so I can follow it. You may also forget that you only live with us, "Tita replied seriously to her sister.

I want to burst out laughing but I restrain myself because I might even get kicked out of here.

I looked at Mareng Beth and smiled sweetly at her. She almost blew his nose in anger because of what I did.

"It's up to you!" She marched up above them.

A moment of silence prevailed when Zephie broke it. "What's happening, Mommy? Why is Tita Beth mad at Ate? " It looked at me so I smiled at him.

Zephie is so cute. It looks very much like Aunt Eli. Shee also looks like a little version of her older brother. She is only 7 years old but she seems to have matured to think. She sat on her mother's lap.

"Nothing baby. Ignore your Aunt anymore. Maybe she's just sick, okay? "

Zephie nodded.

"Did you know Ate Hira, baby? Hm.? " Aunt Eli asked her daughter.

Zephie turned to me and smiled. "No, Mommy. But Ate is beautiful. They belong to my older brother. "

My cheeks warmed at the last thing he said.

Aunt Eli chuckled. "I'll leave Zep with you first, Hira. I'm just going up, "she said goodbye so I nodded. Zephie came over to me and lap.

"And do you know my brother?" I smiled before nodding.

"You're good," I laughed at what he said.

I know that, Zephie ...

"I'll tell you something, let's just keep it a secret, huh?" I said and he immediately nodded. "I have a crush on your brother , "I whispered to her.

I just said crush because maybe she doesn't yet know what love and affection mean.

Zephie giggled. "It's just you, Ate? I don't like Ate Bella. Ehe is scolding our cate, "she pouted.

I stroked her long hair. "Let it go, Bella. That woman is crazy. " I softened the last thing I said, it was just right that I was the only one who could hear.

We looked at Aunt Eli who was carrying albums. She showed it to me, it was pictures of Cynade when he was young.

I smiled when I saw his photos. I pictured the others there. I even saw a picture of Cy naked, I can see his birdy.

I wonder how big that is now. My cheeks warmed at the thought.

"Ate, why are you blushing?" Zephie asked reason for her Mom to look at me. I blushed even more.

"W-nothing ... What ... your b-brother is cute," I excused.

I averted my gaze and swallowed in succession.

Fuck this!