Reincarnated?

chapter 3

When I woke up in the morning, I stretched a bit, feeling the remnants of sleepiness slowly fade away, and then started getting ready for my morning jog. Nag hilamilamos lang ako ng muka at nag toothbrush then I quickly tied up my long hair into a ponytail, making sure it wouldn’t get in my face while running. Nag suot na ako ng running shoes at light jacket. I made my way downstairs. I caught a glimpse of my mom bustling around in the kitchen. She was preparing a hearty breakfast and packing lunches for my younger sibling and my dad, who were both still getting ready for their day.

"Good morning, Ma. I’m just going for a jog around the village."

"Good morning din nak, ingat ka sa daan ha." Paalala nya pa sa akin.

I shook my head and fiddled with my phone to select a song. I was so focused on choosing a track that I didn’t notice the person in front of me had stopped. I accidentally bumped into their back and nearly lost my balance.

"Oh, I'm so sorry! I wasn’t paying attention," I apologized, bowing slightly.

"It’s ok, it’s partly my fault too. I didn’t realize someone was behind me." When I looked up, I was taken aback by his face. He had perfectly shaped features, almond-shaped eyes, a high nose bridge, and slightly red lips.

I snapped out of it when he started waving in front of me. "Miss, hey, are you okay?" he asked with a hint of concern. Bahagya nya pang inilapit ang muka sa akin.

Dahil sa ginawa nya naramdaman ko nalang ang pag init ng aking muka. I shook my head and smacked my forehead before responding, "Ah, y-yeah, haha." Gosh, that was awkward! Seriously, self, that was embarrassing.

"Are you sure? You looked a bit out of it earlier," he continued, sounding genuinely concerned. "Maybe you should head home and rest; it seems like jogging was a bit much for you today. Namumula na rin ang muka mo."

"Ah, yeah, I think I’ll head back. Baka nga masama lang pakiramdam ko hehe." I replied awkwardly, biting my lip in embarrassment. I turned away from him and started walking back home.

What were you doing, self? I scolded myself silently, replaying the embarrassing scene in my mind. I couldn’t believe I had just stood there, staring at him like that. But wow… he was so handsome, with that perfectly sculpted face and those warm, slightly teasing eyes. I felt my cheeks heat up again just thinking about him. My heart wouldn’t stop racing, and I could barely keep my hands from covering my face in embarrassment.

As i returned home, inayos ko muna ang aking sarili bago ako pumasok sa bahay. Nakita ko si papa na pababa ng hagdan. "Good morning pa."

"Good morning nak, maligo ka na at mag aagahan na tayo." At tinapik pa ng bahagya ang aking balikat then he walk to the kitchen giving his wife a morning kiss.

How sweet, i smiled at umakyat na sa taas. Pag hawak ko sa doorknob ng aking kwarto ay sya namang paglabas ng kapatid ko.

"Good morning ate, ang aga mo naman mag Jogging." Tila inaantok pa nitong turan sa akin.

"Good morning too little sis. Nag puyat ka ba kagabi? At antok na antok ka?" Nakakunot kong sabi sa kanya.

"Yeah, napuyat ako kakareview kagabi hindi ko na namalayan ang oras." Humikab muli ito.

"Hayysst, o sya pumunta ka na sa kusina nandon na sila mama... Maliligo na rin ako para sabay sabay na tayong mag agahan."

Pumasok na ako sa kwarto at sinimulan ko na ang dapat kung gawin. Nang matapos ay bumaba na rin ako kaagad at sumabay sa kanilang pag kain.

"Ingat kayo sa pag pasok ha... Ikaw nak galingan mo sa exam, goodluck." Paalala ni mama kay papa at sa kapatid ko.

"Opo ma, alis na po ako." Paalam nito bago humalik sa amin dalawa ni mama. Ganun din ang ginawa ni papa at sabay silang umalis ni papa.

Niligpit ko na ang pinag kainan namin at inilagay sa sink. "Ako na po ma ang mag huhugas nito. Una ka na po dun kila tita cath susunod po ako sa inyo."

"Sige nak, kailangan ko na din matapos ang labahin doon at may darating daw na mga bisita." Inayos lang nito saglit ang sarili at lumabas na upang pumunta sa isa sa mga kapit bahay namin dito sa village.

We're not rich, but we have a decent place to live. This home came from my mom’s savings back when she and my dad were just dating. Even before starting a family, they had already managed to secure a house and land.

Medyo hindi narin kami nag gigipit kasi ang kapatid ko nalang ang nag aaral at wala na rin akong daily medication.

I've also fixed myself up and prepared to help my mom with laundry. It turns out that tita Cath’s helper is on vacation, and they have a sudden guests.

Everyone in the village knows that my mom accepts laundry work and also does house cleaning. Despite this, they don’t treat us poorly like in some stories or shows. In fact, they even help us out.

Nakarating na ako sa bahay nila tita Cath at nag doorbell.

"Good morning po tita cath, tutulongan ko po sana si mama."

"Ayy ikaw pala yan hillary... Nandun ang mama mo sa likod nag lalaba. Sigurado ka na ba na magaling ka na? Baka mamaya ayy mag kasakit ka ulit." Nag aalalang wika ng ginang.

"Ok na po ako, salamat po sa pag aalala." Nakangiti kong turan kay ma'am cath.

She shook her head slightly, giving a slight smile. "Alright, I'll leave it up to you… Just call me when it's done, okay?"

With a nod, I turned and made my way into the house, feeling the familiar warmth of the place. I walked through the cozy kitchen and headed straight to the backyard, where the afternoon sun cast a soft glow. As I stepped out, I immediately spotted Mom crouched beside the washing machine, focused on the load she was keeping an eye on. Her hands moved with practiced care as she checked the fabrics, and there was a certain comfort in watching her, knowing how much effort she put into even the smallest tasks.

To be honest, doing laundry here isn’t hard since they mostly use the machine—except for their clothes. Those are expensive, after all.

I started hanging up the freshly washed laundry Mom had finished. It was mostly curtains and bedsheets.

Seryosong seryoso ako sa pag sasampay ng may biglang gumulat sakin na nag mumula sa likod.

"Hillary!" A loud voice filled my ears. At dahil doon nanlaki ang aking mata at napatalon ng bahagya.

"Ano ka ba chatity bakit ka ba nanggugulat." Hinampas ko pa sya sa kanyang braso.

Tinawanan nya lang ako saka ako inakbayan. "Ikaw naman kasi seryosong seryoso ka dyan sa pag sasampay." Ngingisi ngisi pa ito sa akin.

"Ewan ko sayo dyan dun ka na nga sa loob... Pasalamat ka talaga hindi nahulog tong mga puti." Kunwariy galit kong sabi sa kanya. "Kundi ayy talagang ikaw ang ilalagay ko sa washing machine."

Humalakhak naman ito at tuwang tuwa sa kanyang kalokohan.

"Oo na, oo na dito na ako sa loob. Galit agad eh." Inambahan ko naman ito ng hampas at dali dali naman itong napatakbo sa loob at nahuli ko pa itong dumila sa akin.

Sya si Charity Smith she's half American. Sya ang anak ni ma'am Cath. Isa din sya sa aking mga kaibigan dito sa village. Maganda din ito may hugis pusong labi at kulay pula ito na akala mo ay may nakalagay na lipstick, maliit at matangos din ang ilong nito at medyo bilogan ang mata. Ang buhok naman nito ay maikli pero bumagay naman sa kanya.

"By the way hillary pinapunta ko pala dito sila Isla para makapagbonding na din tayo." Silip nito sa pintoan.

"Tagal na natin di nakapag bonding simula nung nagkasakit ka eh." Dugsong pa nito at humahaba pa ang nguso.

Napangiti ako sa itsura nito. "Sige, sige namiss ko na din sila eh. Atsaka wag ka nga mag pout dyan muka kang pato." Sinabayan ko pa ng pag halakhak para maasar sya.

"Cheee!" Hinawi pa nito ang buhok bago pumasok sa loob.

I shook my head with a slight smile, letting out a quiet sigh before refocusing on my work. I wanted to make sure that everything would be done by the time they arrived, leaving Mom and me free to enjoy some quality time together.

Sakto naman na isang tubalan nalang ang isasampay namin ni mama ng marinig ko ang ingay na nanggagaling sa loob.

"Mukang nandyan na ang mga kaibigan mo anak... Lumakad ka na doon ako na mag sasampay nito." Sabi nito at sinimulan ng iladlad ang kumot.

"Sigurado ka ba ma?"

"Sige na nak tatlong piraso nalang naman ito."

Pangungumbinsi pa nito sa akin.

"Sige po ma thank you po." Pag katapos kong sabihin yun excited akong pumasok sa loob ng bahay nila charity.

Nakita ko kaagad sila isla na nagbabangayan. Mabilis naman akong lumakad papunta sa kanila.

"Hello guysssss imiss you." Napaharap naman sila s akin at niyakap agad ako.

"Ano na girl huhu your magaling na ba?" Sabay punas pa kunwari ng luha nito. Di talaga nag babago haha.

Sya si Hope Miller she's also half American. Conyo at may pagkamaarte ito mag salita. Aakalain mo talagang mataray ito base narin sa kanyang muka. Meron itong fierce eyes, may matangos na ilong at mapupulang mga labi. Kumpara samin dalawa ni charity itong si hope ay may natural na pouty lips na bumagay sa mala pusong hugis na muka nito. She have a long hair too but a wavy one. She have a voluptuous body too that i admire the most.

"I'm magaling na huhu salamat to your concern naman." Pang gagaya ko naman dito at nakatanggap ako ng batok mula sa kanya.

"Aray ko naman te ang sakit." Sabay himas ko pa sa aking ulo na binatokan nya.

"Hello Hillaryyyyy, kamusta ang buhay buhay. Bakit di mo kami minessage agad? 3 months ka na daw magaling ahh balita ng kapatid ko." Napaharap naman ako dito dahil sa sunod sunod na pag salita nito.

"Oh hinga isla, breath in, breath out." Pang uuto ni charity dito at ginaya naman ni Isla.

"Hooo bahoo." Exaggerated nitong sabi at nag takip pa kunwari ito ng ilong. Hinampas naman ito ni isla at nag bangayan nanaman sila.

"Sabi na eh inuuto mo nanaman ako." At sinabunotan pa nito pakunwari si charity.

Sya si Isla Bautista ang bungangera naming kaibigan haha. Katulad ko ay hindi rin ganun kaginhawa ang buhay nila Isla. Shes pure filipina also like me. She have a small round shape face. Meron itong mga matang palaging nangungusap. Hindi mo talaga mahahalata na palamura ito. Yes po opo haha bukod sa pagiging bungangera nya palamura din sya.

"Are you sure ba Hillary that you're ok?" Nakarinig naman ako ngahinhin na pananalita sa aking gilid at naramdaman ang pag haplos nito sa aking buhok. Bahagya pa nitong pinunasan ang pawis sa aking noo.

"Opo st. Millan I'm ok na. Ilang buwan din kaya ako nag pahinga." Nakangiti kong sabi sa kanya.

"In st. Milan we pray?" Biglang sabi ni charity.

"Amen" sabay sabay pa naming sabi at ipinikit ang mata sabay itinapat ang palad sa noo nito.

Namula naman ito sa hiya. Sya si Millan Escara. She's half spanish. Sya ang sobrang bait samin. Sobrang gentle nya mag salita. As in wala ka talagang masabi. She also have a heart shape face. Pointed nose, pinkish lips, and have a big eyes na bumagay sa muka nya.

"Rara sa kwarto tayo dun nalang tayo mag usap usap." Aya samin ni charity na nanguna na sa pag akyat sa hagdan.

Sumunod kami dito habang masayang nag kukuwentohan.

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A/N

In st. Millan we pray.

Amen.