Habang nag-aayos ng mesa si Eri ay tumunog ang kanyang phone.
“Yes ma,” sagot niya. “Ok, bye.”
“You want to come?” tanong niya habang kumakain na kami.
“Saan?”
“Brother’s birthday.”
Napaisip ako at di sumagot. Naramdaman ko nanaman ang tensyon ng banggitin niyang isasama ako at ipapakilala sa family niya.
“They’re asking me if I already have a girlfriend kasi madalas akong wala sa bahay so I want to introduce you to them.”
“Not sure parang nakakatakot. Mayaman ang family mo at baka hindi nila ako magustuhan.”
“Just be yourself. Hwag kang magpa-impress. Act natural and I’ll take care of you so don’t worry. Mababait ang mga pinsan ko.”
“How about the oldish? They are the one who’s judgemental and will never like additional family members.”
“Just be yourself. Magustuhan ka nila o hi
