Ken's POV
I already knew what Thad's going to do when he stopped amidst our walk. He's going to scold me for being irresponsible. "I thought you need my help to make Chan hopeless? I thought we'll act starting today?"
"My parents agreed about this, this will be the last, I must give him the chance." I answered.
"What would be the result!? He'll have hopes. You gave him hope, Ken!"
"I am sorry, I was irresponsible. I didn't think for myself."
"And I had reservation in the restaurant for today, I was in your house by 8:00 am." He threw his hands frustratingly.
"I'm sorry I didn't know."
"Did you forget? Yesterday, we planned to go out today but where were you?"
"I forgot I'm sorry." I looked away from his gaze because it makes me remember my mistakes.
"You were irresponsible. How will this plan be effective when you do not play your part. Be careful, Ken. You must be strong. Always think of the reasons why!"
"I said I am sorry! Please not now, don't start me. I'm tired!" I bellowed and stomped my feet.
"I need rest." Then I cried
He stopped talking back and his mad expression softened. He reached for my hands and looked at it. He sighed before talking again, "Forgive me for scolding you but promise me you'll be responsible from now on."
"I promise."
"And you forgive me?"
"Yes, I forgive you."
"You know why I'm being like this, right?"
"It's because you care deeply about me."
"You're right. I am here for you, Ken. You don't need to scream my name or call me because I'll never leave your side."
"I know, I know," I said while nodding. "I thank you for that. What would I do without you."
"You always have me."
"You don't know how thankful I am. I can't express it by words."
"Enough of this." He wiped away his tears and faced the road.
"Are you crying!?" I mockingly asked.
"I. Am. Not. Crying! Stop mocking me." He slightly pat me on the head.
"Silly!" Then we walk while laughing.
*
We rang the doorbell. "You're coming in?" I asked and faced Thaddeus.
"Yeah, pero uuwi rin ako." He answered.
"Uhm, Thad? Ayos lang ba talaga na nandito ka? Paano buhay mo doon? Paano pamilya mo?"
"My life's here, it's you. My family's here, too and it's the Wyatt family." He pointed his index finger on me.
I made a straight face, "Really? I'm asking!"
He laughed, "It's alright. My parents are busy there, they couldn't go here so they just sent me their regards to you and your family. You know them since we were young, so busy. I haven't told them about everything yet, anyway."
"Why?"
"No need plus I don't want to."
"I respect your decision."
Mom and Dad opened the gate and kissed me on the cheek as well as Thad. "Have you dined yet?" Mom asked.
"Chan and I stopped by McDonald's. Thanks, Mom." I answered but as I look at my mother, she faces Thaddeus.
"I'm not asking you, Ken. I'm asking Thad."
"Huh? Who's your child here anyways? Hello, the child's here, your child's starving."
They all laughed which made me angrier. "I'm just kidding, my daughter. Come on in, let's eat." Mom invited.
"The one that has the name Ken is not allowed." Daddy interfered.
"Dad! You too!?"
"Haha! We're just trying to make you laugh."
"Well, you're wrong. It just makes me mad!"
"You're just having mood swings, dear. Your new vitamins just arrived, try them, they might remove your mood swings."
"Vitamins?"
"Are you deaf? Yes, vitamins. Your doctor delivered it here."
"Really? Wow! How thoughtful of him. He even delivered it himself instead of commanding other people." I babbled.
"Yes. Well, they said he's a kind doctor."
"It's getting late. Uncle, Auntie, I'll go ahead po." Thaddeus stated.
"Hindi ka na kakain dito, Hijo?" Tanong ni Dad.
"Kumain ka na rito. You can stay here too. Living alone is sad. Let's go, kids." Mommy demanded and marched towards the house. We all nodded and followed her.
*
We eat in silence, none of us are talking, only the sound of utensils are audible. Mommy broke the silence by asking how was my day. "It was pretty okay, Mom but I got so stupid."
"You got?"
"Kinalimutan ko ang aking plano, Mom. I should not have come with him."
"I should have been more intelligent, your dad warned me but I want you to be with him, because I pity both of you. I'm sorry."
"It's not your fault, Mom. I should know better."
"Let's not talk about this in front of the foods. Enough blaming yourselves." Daddy said and suddenly his phone rang. He excused and walked towards the kitchen. I think it's from the company. They are still working on our company and making it richer. It's good, the last thing I want is make this disease of me stop them from anything that will make them grow.
"Excuse me as well. Ken, drink your vitamins, don't forget! And Thad, will you stay?"
Thaddeus scratched his head and shyly answered yes. Then Mom nodded and left us both here.
"Gusto mo ba iyang vitamins?" Tanong niya, hindi kasi ako masyadong umiinom ng mga ganito dati kasi ayoko sa kanila. Mapait at ang pangit ng lasa.
"Never but I must." Inabutan ako ni Thad ng tubig at inabot sa akin ang mga vitamins. Ininom ko ito agad at sinundan ng tubig.
"Ang pait!" Saad ko, pero alam kong wala nang mas papait pa sa kapalaran ko.