CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 5

I didn't know that I was awake at noon. They're already eaten when I arrived.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" I asked Via.

She just laughed at me.

“Good morning, Hira. Eat up,” said Van.

I nodded and stood beside them. "Good morning."

I get fried rice, tocino, eggs and bacon. Via and I also discussed that I would do the dishes.

She didn't even agree but I insisted. He said I was a guest. It's good that I forced her. I can't be a princess here and I'm not a guest.

I really feel like I'm living here.I don't want to go back to our house, I might be a criminal when I comeback there.

I also told Dad what happened. He was angry but it was okay. He said that I had just followed him to Japan.

Japan is my number one dream destination in my whole life. I love anime so I love Japan as well.

But I had already decided, I told Dad not to first, maybe when I finished school. Also one of the reasons why I want to be a flight attendant is because I want to travel the world.

"Van, we'll go later in Cynade's house," Via said in the middle of our meal.

Kuya Van stopped chewing and looked at us. "Why?" he asked.

“Eh, we don't have anything to do, Kuya. I'll visit tita Eli, too, ”Via replied, I nodded in agreement with her.

“Hmm, all right. Say hello for me to them too. Tell Cynade we will play basketball in my free time. ”

I coughed when he mentioned Cynade. They look close, huh?

"Are you okay, Hira?" Van asked worriedly while Via laughed at me.

Damn her!

I drank the water that Van gave me. "I'm okay," I averted my eyes.

“Kuya, Hira likes Cynade. I mean, she loves Cynade for at least seven years!” Via commented so I kicked her under the table.

Kuya Van stared at me so I averted my gaze again, my cheeks heated.

“Really, Hira? You love him?” Van asked with a laugh. He was still smiling at me.

"Ah..." My mouth opened but no words came out.

I do not know what to say. I'm not embarrassing Cynade, it's just embarrassing because she doesn't like me.

The ugly thing is if I shout to the whole world that I like him and then he doesn't feel anything for me.

"Isn't Cynade flirting with Bella?" Kuya Van asked so I looked at him.

“Nope. They are just best friends,” Via replied while chewing.

Kuya Van nodded. "But Bella likes Cynade, right?"

Left.

"Yes." Via shrugged as I resumed my meal.

WE ENDED our lunch full of stories. After I washed the dishes I took a shower.

Via said that at two in the afternoon we would go with Cynade.

I just put powder, liptint and a little blush on on my face. I'm wearing a pastel pink off shoulder dress, 3 inch above the knee. I also wear my white tan bag to hold my cellphone and lip tint.

I don't like lipstick. It's kinda heavy in my lips.

When I left the room, Via came out as well. She's wearing a pastel purple dress, that's not off shoulder. We were both wearing sneakers.

"We're beautiful, huh?" asar ni Via. I just stared at her.

Earlier, Kuya Van left with his montero. They are building a mansion in Alegria.

I really want to go there. They said Alegria is a beautiful place.

"Shall we commute?" I asked Via.

She didn’t answer me and she just smiled.

I rolled my eyes in the air.

Is she planning something?

Via was talking on the cellphone with I don't know who.

When we left the house, a man entered the gate, probably his 40's.

"Kuya Rudolf," Via greeted the man whose name was Rudolf with a smile.

"Ma'am," Kuya Rudolf said.

Ma'am? Wow!

"Please take us to Aunt Eli, Kuya," Via ordered so Kuya Rudolf nodded. I followed him using my gaze, he walked to the garage.

I was surprised to hear the sound of a car inside. Is there janother car there?

The garage door opened and I saw a white porsche car. I couldn’t believe looking at Via.

"Is that yours, Via?"

She nodded.

“Wow! Can you drive?” I'm still shocked. She nodded again. "Hey teach me, huh?" I said eagerly. She just laughed and raised her eyebrows.

We got in her car. She said she was lazy to drive so she called Kuya Rudolf as his driver.

We just chatted while inside. I was nervous when I saw Cynade's house. It was also second floor. Pastel orange color.

The car stopped in front of the mango tree. Brother Rudolf opened the door for us.

Via told him something, he just nodded and left again. Maybe he'll just pick us up later.

I saw two cats meowing, maybe it Cynade's.

Via grabbed my hand and pulled me into Cynade's house. She knocked for a moment, the door opened and an elderly woman came up to us but still had beauty on her face.

She's Tita Eliza. Cynade's mother.

"Via," she said excitedly and hugged Via.

"Auntie," Via said and hugged the woman back.

They look close. Hope all.

"Come in," she invited. Via pulled me again. We sat on a white soft sofa.

Their house is beautiful, with a big chandelier hanging high.

“Uh, Tita. This is Hira, my friend,” Via introduced me so Tita Eli

“Hello, Hira. Nice to meet you!” she smiled. I smiled at her too.

"Nice to meet you too," I shyly answered.

She called a maid and got food and drink.

"Where's Cynade?" Via asked.

"Upstairs, taking a bath," she replied.

I looked at the other cat. There are too many of them. Beautiful color and obviously imported.

There are Himalayan, Siamese, Ragdoll, Munchkin and others I don't know. It’s also fun because they didn’t forget to take care of Puspin. I saw Mila, she's a Birman Siamese. I found out her name because I saw in Cynande's post, sometimes his Mama also posted with their cats.

"Hi, Mila!" I call the cat. Of all their cats this is my favorite. The color is beautiful. Chocolate color mixed with white and black.

They all have a cat tag on the neck. The fur is equally thick. Even the Puspin.

The cat approached me and licked my leg. I picked her up so she licked my face.

I chuckled.

"Did you know her?" Aunt Eli looked at me.

I nodded at her. "Yes, I see in your posts..." I replied shyly.

She might think I'm a stalker.

I could see out of the corner of my eye that Via was munching on the chocolates on the table.

"Well, you're not afraid of cats?" she asked so I shook.

"No, they're cute, so why should I be scared?"

"You're right," she smiled.

"We used to have cats before..." I added.

I remember the cat we used to take care of. There were as many rats in the house so we took care of cat. I was really scared of cats but that disappeared when we took care of Hope, she was my first cat. She is orange and white. She's a Puspin.

But I need to set free Hope. Kylie was afraid of cats. I cried a lot then because she misled my cat. She threatened me that she was going to kill Hope if I'll take her back, so I have no choice. I just hope that she's with the good hands.

“Where did your cats come from?” I asked.

"The others were bought, the others were adopted," Tita replied with a smile. "Looks like Mila and you are close, ah?"

I smiled. "She's my favorite of your cats."

"You know, Mila is also Cynade's favorite."

My cheeks heated when she mentioned her son.

I know, Aunt Liza.

I took the juice Via handed me.

"Oh, Via?!" A woman's voice rang out, she was also beautiful and white. I think she's Tita Beth.

"Hi, Aunt Beth!" Via stood up and waved at the woman.

She sat down next to his sister. “Ah, Tita. Hira, my friend,” Via introduced me.

"Hi, Hira," Aunt Liza smiled at me. I immediately realized it was fake.

"Hello," I greeted.

“You know, Hira. I think you and my son were good.”

I almost choked on the juice I was drinking. I was embarrassed to look at Aunt Liza.

"Ah..." I couldn't answer right away.

I know my cheeks are so red now.

Via giggled beside me. "Actually Tita, Hira loves your son for at least seven years."

My eyes widened and my heartbeat started to quicken. I simply pinched Via while smiling at the two women.

"Oh, is that true, Hira?" Aunt Liza asked me. I was embarrassed to nod. It is still applauded with joy. “Well, that’s good. I like you for my son. ”

My knees trembled, as if cold water had been poured on me and I had run out of breath at what she had said.