More Than Yesterday

pte

softly, and with Pressy being affec

again. Alright, dear, go up to your roo

lipsticks." Mommy quickly put aside her

ip gloss before. Don't worry, I'll teach y

oesn't want me using it," I pouted, and she lau

at, honey. That's okay, Francine. Mommy

, Mom,"

ew makeup. They even argued about me being to

ised to see Khai knocking. "Oh, brother." He stepped towards me but went straight to my vanity table. "Are you looking

his chest. So, sometimes it's hard for me

e they, Francine?" he asked. My lips parted in shock. Did he

asked,

He then looked at my study table. "Or maybe it's in your backpack?" My eyes widen

me that!" I shout

ll too young for this kind of-whatever. I

I asked with a laugh, and as I reached

him, and his arm

I'll give it back to you when you t

by the time I'm 18. I'm only

beauty is much better," he said, pinching my chin. I stared at his handsome face, and we

ction and didn't chase afte

idn't just take my cosmetic

" I asked incredulously. I found out he was the

breakfast toget

e stopped me, Francine. So? Isn't

erjected, making my siblings

a single thing. Even my lip gloss, he didn't l

buy you new ones. For now, focus on your stu

you some," she said, and a

aid in their

sked me. She was sitting next to me w

ncakes and putting them on her

ter," she

noticed Brother Khai's

er? You seem so happy today,"

p well last night,

yes.

last night, so I accidentally put it somewhere, an

roken, or where did you p

," he said, and I just played

n't you see it?" He nodded.

y you new makeup when

did it on purpose, Brother. I'll ch

I promise, I'll buy you a new

Kuya," I said and just rolled my

E! Hi, s

ssed her cheek, and after a moment, we hugged as if we rarely see

not doing much. But where wa

nger brother. He's only 10 years old, and their younges

spoiled. Seth, on the other hand, is a bit spoiled by his older brother. T

ther," I said, and he pouted. His mom laughed. When I got close

They're preparing dinner. Just stay a

What about B

, sweetie?" I nodded. "Alright, then. Go ahead and

my makeup being broken was true. I was doubtful of his story. I thought he might have d

you,

I entered, I was immediately hit by his familiar scent. His

I smiled when I saw the picture frames of us. There w

is own condo, a gift from Uncle Rykiel. But he doesn't often stay there because

eup, but it was in a paper bag, and when I ch

d at lying," I commented

rised to see me. I quickly hugged the paper bag, af

el was draped over his shoulder. He had just finished sh

anc

ith a smile, and he looked at the bag I was holding. His j

door. But I thought I could esca

the art competition!" my best friend

!" I said

s!" she replied, an

We can use it t

ing those? He still has them. We should use this money for clot

. She shrugged her shoulders. "But I heard he wants to celebrate his birthday at the beach. Yo

kini for you to wear

ght not allow it. I'm still

ctive people around you," s

ater, okay? I'll tell him we're just goi

ea

ted for his reply, and after a few seconds, his name appeared

ll be quick, right?" wa

replied

going to buy t

wered, twirling my hair around my finger. Vira was eating a lollip

utique. I'll call you later, Francine." He s

ira asked curiously. I bit int

d go to Mom's bou

k your mom for

om's boutique. My brother Pressy was also there. Vir

first. He said goodbye to m

nting to Brother Khai because I intended t

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