A week has passed and yet, I still haven't decrypted the meaning of hamla ikat. No matter how many times I pester Ian, he still wouldn't budge so today I'm going to resort to pestering Kuya Xander instead.
I called his phone and waited impatiently as it rang. After a few tries, he finally picked up. His annoyed voice hissed from the other line.
"What is it, brat? Why do you keep bugging me with your calls? I’m a busy person. We’ve talked about this right? Minimal calls during office hours unless it’s urgent!”
"Kuya, what is the meaning of hamla ikat?" I asked politely. He tends to hang up on me when I get too annoying or when I demand for something whenever he's at work. He's such a heartless brother, I know. Boo freaking hoo.
"Bakit ba ako ang tinatanong mo? Go ask your guy!"
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