“Seriously, Jimin?”

“Dad, nakain tayo.” I heard my kuya Hyunjin said, calming my Dad. Nakaharap lang ako sa pagkain kong hindi ko pa nagagalaw, I can feel my kuya Yeonjun caressing my hand below the table.

“No, you had the audacity to hide it from me. Now that I’m calling it out, you can’t say a word?!” My dad shouted, I can feel his anger. Pinipigilan kong umiyak, wala din akong lakas para sumagot at ipagtanggol ang sarili ko.

“Very disappointing, how can you be a lawyer like me and your brothers if you’re this stupid!—“

“It was just once, Dad! Kayang-kaya kong mabawi ulit ang subject na 'yon!” I heard the chair moved, he stood up from his seat, getting closer to my direction.

“Pinilit niyo ako sa hindi ko naman gusto!—“

There. I felt a palm in my left cheek, he slapped me.

"Talagang sumasagot pa!"

“‘Pa naman, tama na!” Yeonjun grabbed my father’s arm to stop him from giving me another slap. Hinawakan ko ang pisngi ko at tumingin sa kaniya.

How can I ever treat you as my Dad?

“Your brothers never fail me but you, you always do.” he said, pointing at me. He left the dining table and went to his office.

I was about to stand up when my hand was grabbed by my older brother, Hyunjin. Agad ko itong inalis at dumeretso sa hagdan.

Look how a single mistake can make people forget the good things you have done.

girls <3

Ning : sorry talaga, I have plans tonight with my relatives na galing China. baka pagalitan ako if hindi ako sisipot!

Yeji : I can’t come with you din babe, grounded ako remember?

Me : oo na, love y’all

Yeji : be safe bae!

Ning : ayoko pa maging ninang, jimin

Ning is crazy, ilang buwan na rin lumipas since I had lips on mine. I stopped since this crazy dude is chasing me too much and I don’t even like him nor show interest. It was just a kiss and nothing more yet he’s acting like we’re together.

"Talagang no to UP and UST!"

"You're acting like may experience ka, Ning."

"Hoy ako wala, pero 'yung isa diyan meron."

"Hey, I'm already done with them and I want to be clean this year and for next year."

"Sure thing, Jimin Yu."

"Yeji... Trust me."

"Hoy-- Kuya, bakit ang hina naman ng wifi dito?!"

That conversation with my two bestfriends before at a cafe near our campus... I laughed remembering it, Ning's goofiness and Yeji's serious tone everytime. 

Kapag may problema ako, sila ang takbuhan ko. I trust my brothers too but of course, my girls' comfort is the best at situations like these, hindi nga lang sila libre ngayong araw so...

Me time?

I went to my car, an Audi that my brother gave me as a gift.

I hope they won’t look for me.

“Miss Yu? Miss ka ng management dito. Pasok ka.” the bouncer said and I just smiled at him.

Madami na agad ang tao sa club since 10:26 PM na din. The staff greeted me since they know who I am, I guess I am a favorite customer.

Umupo ako sa isang couch in the VIP section and requested for a bucket of ice, vodka and tequila. I can see people making out so I just ignored their presence, dumating na ang waiter with my request. I gave him a tip and thanked him as well, he is happy after receiving a hundred peso tip.

I drank and saw a group of friends in front of me. Namukhaan ko ang isang lalaki at mukhang si Taeyong at Jaehyun ito kasama ang mga kaibigan nila-- new girls huh? I think the others are from a different univeristy tho.

They’re shaking hands with a girl wearing a leather jacket, parang kinikilig pa yung isang babae. I understand, the girl is hot.

I chuckled and drank again, still looking at them conversing. A guy came inside and sat beside the couch I was in, I felt uneasy.

Oh God. It's him!

Paano niya nalamang nandito ako? Naka-block na sa lahat ng social media accounts ko ang lalaking ‘to. Did he saw my car parked outside? Ugh.

Tumayo na ako at kinuha ang handbag, dumeretso ako sa parte kung saan madaming tao, hoping he won’t see me.

I need someone.

Napatingin ako sa bar counter, I saw some men looking at me but I ignored them, probably because of my dress. Lumapit pa ako and I saw the girl from earlier wearing a leather jacket, I w