Chapter 5

When I woke up, I immediately went to the bathroom to get ready to go to see Ryo. I first shook my mind of what I had witnessed earlier and then left the house. Let them rot there. There would have been an earthquake.

I'm going to enjoy myself now and bond with my friends. Our friendship has been formed since our fourth year. Of course, we didn't want to be separated from each other so we decided to study in the same school. Although Blue and Carter got separated on the course, at least we still see each other.

Alice Vergara, she was my first friend because apart from the same criticism, we also have similar hobbies in life.

Blue Aliens, Fil-Am but don't speak fluently. Having not grown up in America. His American father had died so he was assigned here in the Philippines.

Carter Eliens, Blue's cousin. Never mind that Blue's dad and Carter's dad are brothers. I don't know about those two, there is also abnormality in life.

Ryo Montecarlos, my brother-in-law. That's Chickboy, heir to his older brother. But also kind, he even named us wonder pets. I used to have a crush on him too, but since I got to know his older brother better, my attention has been focused on his older brother.

When I got to the Montecarlos family garage I felt nervous. They might ask about the state of my relationship with Kiyo and I don't know how to answer. I saw Alice's car here.

"Good Evening ma'am Kendall.." their assistant greeted me.

I smiled at him. "Good evening too. Where are they Ryo?" I will ask.

"He's in his room ma'am. Shall I call him?"

I stopped my sister from walking and then spoke.

"Don't stop. I'll just go there.."

That's all and I started walking towards his room.

I was about to turn when I met Tito Jeron who was also following his wife. I swallowed hard. What to do?

"Oh hija, you're here. Where are you going?" Uncle asked me.

I pointed to the door of Ryo's room.

"Good evening. I'm going to go with Ryo and Alice, because we have a group research." I said with a smile. My cheeks are still sore, fortunately there is concealer and the redness is covered.

"They've been killing you for a while now. Okay, let's go ahead of you and we'll take care of something else.." said aunt making me smile.

"Alright.."

I was about to turn away when uncle asked another question that worried me.

"How are you and my eldest?"

I bit my lip at his question and then faced them wearing my smiley face. Of course, I need to pretend.

"We're fine. I'm just really busy in class, hehe." I said and scratched my head.

Aunt laughed softly then hit uncle on the shoulder.

"See? They really get along!"

I hope so, aunty.

I just smiled at them and said goodbye. I can't seem to handle the atmosphere. I also don't want my plastic surgery with them to last as long as it might be noticeable.

Ryo entered Ryo's room without knocking while his chest was pounding.

I exhaled in no time.

They both looked at me wonderingly as if I was told what-are-you-looking?

Ryo was sitting on his bed busy with papers while Alice was busy fiddling with her laptop.

"Have you started yet?" I will ask. They both shook their heads.

I approached Alice who was sitting on the floor while wearing her glasses. Yes, he wears glasses because he is used to it when reading or using gadgets. I don't know about that, it's also abnormal.

"So what Alice and I talked about earlier. You are the.." until it continued.

We are still exchanging comments for research as well. We each have our own role in doing that.

We wrote it on yellow paper before printing it to reduce hassle.

We only stopped being serious when there was a knock on the door.

"Have dinner first, let's go downstairs.." aunt Azzir invited.

"Oh okay mom, we'll be next" said Ryo.

When aunt left, we put the things away before deciding to go out.

"Do you know the story of your parents Ryo?" Alice asked as we reached the bottom of the stairs.

"No. They don't want to tell, why?"

"It's nothing. They're the same mommy, they don't want to tell. It's embarrassing. You, Kendall, are they talking to you and your brother?"

I shook my head. "Just like your parents, they don't like it either. It's chochoosy.."

They laughed at what I said. What's funny?

"Yes. It's chochoosy, maybe the story of their love life is too chessy so they don't want to tell it!" Alice then laughed again.

Our conversation stopped when we reached the dining table. We were served immediately.

"How's your studies?" Uncle broke the silence that enveloped us while eating.

"It's okay.." Alice and I answered so we looked at each other and laughed softly. It's still together.

"You Ryo? Don't you bring any girl to your school anymore?" Aunty asked her son straight. It's also strict, especially when it comes to children.

Ryo shook his head. "Mommy, nothing.."

"Make sure but you can taste me.."

Ryo frowned making Alice and I giggle.

They continued to talk but only about their work and Alice and I kept quiet. I'm starting to get nervous when they talk about Kiyo. Also the condition of his grandmother in our marriage. Which is his inheritance.

It's like my stomach is on fire especially when they ask about us.

"Kiyo hija doesn't scold you?" Aunty asked me then took a bite of the dish.

I would like to say not only rude but hurtful but of course I don't want to insult him.

I smiled. "It's okay. He's not grumpy, and like I said earlier, we're both busy, so yes, hehe.."

"It's good then, that will also be hidden from me.." said aunt then laughed softly.

After that meal, we continued our research. We, Hindu, finished it but Ryo insisted that he would finish and just help his aunt. Of course, is it a teacher?

We said goodbye and went home. When I got home, I immediately fell on the sofa. It was eight o'clock when I saw the clock. Before I went straight to my room, I peeked into Kiyo's room. Maybe because he's not there.

But what I found was a messy bed and two people hugging each other who didn't seem to want to let go of each other.

I left there before they even felt my presence. Leave them there, they would have rotted.