bonding

I watched Tito Alex tell stories to his friends as he sat at the table. None of Kuya and I knew Tito Simon, we couldn't reach him because he died before Grandpa Yuki died to save Mommy. Aside from Mommy, she is Tito Alex’s bestfriend. To my recollection, Calyx's name came from Tito Alex's name. He can only be seen in my picture. I don't even know if I'm the only one who notices that in every photo of him and Mommy, I notice that he seems to like Mommy.

"Which one? What?" Tito Eli asked. "Imagine, my neck was broken but I snatched him from you without any difficulty. Did you hear a word from me when you started the conversation? How pathetic and desperate. Pity, funny, "He was imitating someone who was obviously my daddy so we all laughed. I laughed even more when Daddy pushed him. Tito Alex immediately went down to the table and hugged Tito Eli.

"I really miss you, Baby," she said to the man she hugged.

"Just hug me, no kiss, I'll punch you," Tito Eli threatened and Tito Alex frowned and separated from Tito Eli.

"Mika, do you already know my youngest?" Tito Alex asked and took Aunt Noe's three -year -old daughter.

“Ah, I've also been abroad for three years so I don't think I caught up with him. Baby, come to Kuya Mika, ”he said and lifted the child.

"Hey Alex, are you bullying our son Mika?" Tita Noe asked Tito Alex crookedly.

“You know, they are the ones who will continue our failed love affair with Khae— Ah! It hurts, ”he gently patted Aunt Noe's hand pulling her patella.

"You also know Alex, Jaja and Mika will continue the story of Khael and Jayda," Daddy said so Mommy punched him.

“They are cousins! You sleep outside, you are so immoral! ” Mommy growled and came out.

"Hey, just a joke," Daddy chased after Mommy so everyone laughed.

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Mika and I are now sitting side by side in the dining area and chatting while looking at photos on the laptop. Honestly, he really looks like our Grandpa Yuki, it seems more appropriate for him to be Yukimura even though Kuya Mika almost has the same attitude as Grandpa. He is only a few months older than Kuya. They say, when Kuya and I were young, you can see more who matured, but now, he has matured into a very gentlemanly man. How much do such men sell?

"Mika, look, I'm just beautiful there," I said when I saw my class picture in elementary school.

"Weh? You know I'd believe more if it came from your brother," he challenged me. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Brother," I called to my brother who was busy washing the dishes.

"Oh?"

"Who's the most beautiful in your eyes. Am I not?"

"In an empty town? Yes."

I quickly threw a rag at my brother just laughing. Even Mika just laughed and laughed.

"Mika, why is your name Mika? Girl," I asked.

"Yuri is also a girl," she whispered and simply glanced at Kuya who was just behind her.

"Because Yuri is a shortcut for Yukimura Ralph Iesus. I don't know, why that name is so long. Whatever the length of his name, his patience shortened—"

Even before I finished what I was going to say, a rag flew down my face.

"Brother! I'm going to report you to Mommy!" he came out of the kitchen laughing. My eye caught a photo of Kuya's 8th birthday, where I was with Nexus and a boy kissing my cheek.

"Hey, who's that?" I pointed to the boy with the dimple on his left cheek. I moved the picture and the picture of us all was exposed to me.

“Because this is Kuya Calyx, this is Kuya Yuri, I'm done. I don't know the one next to me who looks like he's drowned in the mud with a cold and dry cheeks. It's a terrible amp. "

"Harsh! That's me," Mika pulled at my hair.

"That's you?!"

I don’t know if I’ll laugh at him.

“Are you serious, are you? Hahahaha! I understand why Kuya often compares you to each other. Look at how prim and proper my brother is hahahaha! ”

"Your noise. Are you a woman? It's like you're drinking in the corner with your laughter," he said to me as he patted my nose. "Who is this," he pointed to the unfamiliar face. "You look good together."

"Stupid."

"Oy hahaha!"

"Don't tell Mommy," I whispered and looked around to which she returned with a loud laugh.

"I don't know that. Gil isn't there either, was he born of that? This is Kuya Samuel, the boy behind Kuya Yuri. I think this, Gabby maldita, this is a man I don't know either but Gabby looks like her sister. But who is that slapsoil? "

"Hahaha! You're serious, slapsoil right away? He's handsome. He looks the same age as you."

"Yeah handsome. Bet!" I shout and laugh.

"Shutanginamers, you're like gossip in the corner when you laugh."

“Shutang what? Hahahaha!"

"Mikazuki."

We immediately turned to the man who called Kuya Mika and I's attention.

"Papa."

"Let's go home. Jayesa, we'll go first," Tito Eli said.

"All right, be careful."

Mommy and I took Tito Eli out of the house. Mommy entered the house first when the others returned home. I was about to enter when someone hit me in the eye, is that Kuya Calyx? He was sitting on a bench by the river. Why didn't he eat here? Now that I remember, he was the only one who didn't come to my birthday celebration. Tito Xenon and Tita Hannah, chased in the last hour with Atom. Gabby maldita also snapped at it. Father Ace, I was greeted earlier at Mass.

I felt annoyed because he was gone now. I know he visited ‘me this morning but why wasn’t he there earlier? My annoyance subsided immediately. He is a policeman, it is normal that his schedule is not consistent. I don't know if he went through a hostage taking or snatching incident.

"Kuya Cal—"

My scream was cut short when I saw Gabby quickly step aside from Calyx. I was shocked when I saw him kiss Kuya Calyx. Are they? Kuya Calyx didn't push him so maybe they did. I averted my eyes. Immediately my eyes blurred. Why do I feel this way? Why does it seem like pain?

"Have you seen that, Jayesa?"

I immediately turned to my older brother who was staring at the two people.

“So I don't want you to defeat my troops. Calyx is a good friend but I’m not sure on how he handles girls. I'm just trying to protect you. "

My tears were already dripping. I will admit, I was hurt by what I saw. I’ve liked Calyx ever since. I immediately wiped away my tears and looked at my older brother who was looking at me without emotion. If there's one thing Kuya Yuri taught me, it's probably not to show weakness to other people. Kuya took me on his shoulders and pulled me into the house. I leaned against the back of the door. I noticed Kuya Yuri just standing in front of me.

“Cry, I will block you. Don’t show Daddy in that state. I don't know what will happen to Calyx. ”

"No, I'm fine."

"Crying."

Instead of holding back my tears, I hugged Kuya Yuri tightly. I was wrong that I depended fun on other people. No one has a handle on how I really feel, just my family. I felt the touch of my brother's lips on my forehead. I looked up at Kuya Yuri, he is cold to everyone except us. Kuya Mika and Calyx are close to them but it looks like there is still a wall standing around them. Maybe this is why no one is hurting him. He doesn’t invite anyone in his life.

"Because I'm ugly," I laughed wiping my tears. My brother's hand immediately landed on both my cheeks.

“Don’t say that. Don’t think that Calyx doesn’t like you because you’re not pretty. You're beautiful, she's just blind. I hope you are aware that you are beautiful, inside and out. ”

Kuya Yuri secretly took me to my room so that Daddy would not ask what had happened. Joaquin was even slightly surprised to see my puffy eyes. Kuya just looked at him and he seemed to understand what he wanted to convey.

"I don't know what happened, Young Lady, but I hope this gift will make you smile," he handed me a box. “That all came from us. We promise to take good care of you. ”

“Thank you, Keeno,” I smiled and opened the box, a bracelet. "Send my thanks to everyone in your department."

I fell down on my bed. I still can’t forget what I saw before. It's annoying because I'm hurting. I heard a knock in the room so I covered myself with a blanket. I close my eyes when he turns on the light.

"Ja, sweetheart," Daddy's voice approached me. I felt the bed sink. "Happy birthday, son. The speed of time, you're 15 years old. It seems like recently, you're still small and your older brother is just lifting you. We're just helping you walk because it's a bit ... let's just say you were. "

"Dad. I'm awake and I can hear you," I complained and he laughed.

"I love you, my baby. Next to your mommy, you are the most beautiful woman in my world."

He removed the blanket from my face and kissed my forehead. He hugged me tightly.

"I love you," he said softly to me.

“Dad, why does everyone love Kuya even though he is like that? They are all very proud of Kuya? They always compare me to him. I can't be angry with him because I know he's really good at everything and even I, I love Kuya. Do you think that everyone will love me too when I imitate him? "

"Sweetie, why are you asking the odd questions? Did something happen?"

"Nothing," I muttered and burst into tears. Why doesn't Calyx like me? We have been together for a long time. We'll get to know each other better, what's wrong with me?

“Baby, listen to Daddy. You are different from your Kuya so don’t even think about that. You are unique, and everyone loves you for just being you. You’re stubborn but you’re kind, you’re an angel. And that's what makes you stand out among everyone. You don't need to change anything. I love you the way you are. Kuya and Mommy loves you the way you are. Aren’t we enough? Stop living for other people's expectations. This is your life, do whatever pleases you. Do you understand me? "He preached and hugged me.

"Yes. Thank you, Dad."

"No problem sweetheart. I love you."

I went down to the dining area for breakfast and I caught up with Nexus and my classmate Maya who was busy eating.

"Good morning, Jayesa!" greet me two.

"What are you doing here? It's still early ah," I asked and sat down.

"Just eating. Let's go in at the same time," Nexus replied.

"By the way, come with me to find clothes for the acquaintance ball next week," Maya said to me.

"I don't even know if I'm going to join. I don't have a partner."

"Ha? Why not? Maya and I are the partner. You only want the three of us?" there is a Nexus.

"I don't want to. What am I? Third wheel?" I smiled and they immediately covered my mouth.

"Your noise," Nexus said angrily.

"You don't trust me. I won't dump you even if it's very clear that your parents don't want you to date," I whispered.

"You—" Nexus flipped my nose before looking at the newly arrived demon.

"Good morning Kuya Yuri!" greetings from the two who just stared at each other. We continued eating quietly.

"You're talking about something, aren't you. Why are you silent?" he asked while looking at his cellphone.

"What are you? Low-key gossip?" I asked and he just covered me with his famous poker face.

"Because Kuya Yuri, I'm making it worse for Ja to choose clothes for the ball. We'll also buy some for her," Maya explained.

"There's already Ja, didn't you finish that last night, Kuya?" Mommy replied that she had just arrived. I looked at him and wondered.

"Kuya," I called to my Kuya as if surprised as well.

"Uhm ... I'm in my room," he seemed to be embarrassed to answer Mommy.

"Come on! Let's see!" Mommy happily dragged us.

We went upstairs and entered Kuya's room which you thought was the room of a modest woman because of the cleanliness. No one else can enter here but Mommy and me. The last time an assistant came in here, he threw Kuya’s assignments scattered on the floor.

"Your brother's cleanliness," Maya whispered to me.

His older brother took his remote to open a room where he was doing his projects. In short, this is my brother's lab. We were amazed by Kuya's musical instruments that he doesn't use much anymore. At the far end of her studio is a mannequin gown — a laced emerald green off-shoulder ball gown. I even approached the gown and noticed its chin was made of satin fabric. With the nice clothes and the very busyness of Kuya, I'm sure he's been doing it for a long time.

"That's nice, isn't it?" Mommy hugged me.

"Nice gay! Hope all!" Maya pinched me. I bit my lower lip to hold back my tears. I looked at my brother busy playing with his cellphone and not even looking at us. I smiled.

"Gay, you don't need a partner anymore. You can do that on your own. Brother Yuri, do it for me too," said Maya while looking at the details of the dress.

"Why? Are you a brother?" my brother replied. I immediately ran closer to him and hugged him.

"Thank you, Kuya."

He was slightly offended by what I did but soon he pushed me too. I know, he doesn’t want me to do ‘em in front of other people. I also noticed Maya's surprise at what I did, obviously what she saw was new to her.

"Don't thank you, bwisit I'm at risk," he replied and immediately put his hand on my face to drive me away. "I just don't want to embarrass our family. You're so ugly, you don't have a partner yet and your clothes are so ugly."

"Eh! I'm going to play that, I'm level 201. You're just embarrassed. I love you too, Kuya hahaha!" I hugged him even tighter so his face turned redder.

"Ja! It's free! You look like a lizard," he insisted on driving me away.

"Do your best to help Kuya! Maybe you know someone who can be my escort!"

"The thickness of your face!" he shouted and pushed me hard.

"I know hahaha!"

"Jayesa Mireya! I'll be late, huh!" he shouted and I laughed and let go. "My clothes are torn," he complained and looked at me badly. "I'm leaving. Mom."

"All right, be careful," Mommy smiled and Kuya came out.

"I love you Kuya!" I shouted but was not answered.

"Come in too, you might be late," Mommy smiled.

"Yes. We're leaving," I kissed her cheek.

"Take care. Enjoy school."

"Sanaol enjoys school," Nexus joked so Maya and I laughed.

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