I repeatedly sliced ​​the pancake on my plate even though it was almost crushed and doesn’t look like a pancake anymore. Crushed pancakes, I guess. I took a deep breath and let go of the fork I was holding. I looked up. Mommy’s piercing stare was the first thing I saw. He raised an eyebrow at me while sipping on her orange juice. "What's wrong?" she asked. Even Daddy who was busy reading the newspaper looked at me, too. I shook my head. "Can I ask you a question?"

"You're already asking, Tatiana."

I was blown away by Mommy’s words. Dad chuckled. I saw Mom glance at him and lifted her red painted lips up, creating her infamous bitchy smirk.

"Seriously, Dad? What do you really like about her?" I scowled.

Mommy raised an eyebrow at me. Dad licked his bottom lips and smirked.

"Everything, Tate. I love everything about your mother. Even her flaws and imperfections, I’m in love with them," he said then looked at Mommy. The way he stared at her feels like she’s the most beautiful woman his eyes have ever laid on.

Mommy laughed. "You're really head over heels in love with me."

Dad let out a sexy grin. "Nah. You're just too beautiful."

Most of the people who get to see my family says that my parents don’t look like a parents at all. It's like we're all just friends. I don’t know if it’s an advantage to have a good and young looking parents. There are still a lot of men trying to woo Mommy. In the end, Daddy will be jealous and they will argue.

"So what's your question, Tate?" Mommy asked that snapped me out of my thoughts.

I leaned back in my chair and stared at Mommy seriously. She tapped her lips with a table napkin and gaze at me. Even Dad was also fixing his dark eyes on my direction. "I think I'm being such a flirt. Any idea where I inherit this?"

Mommy's lips parted. Her sharp eyes rolled and looked at Daddy in disbelief. Her on fleek eyebrows furrowed together before bringing her eyes back to me.

I had never heard Daddy's loud laugh before. His deep voice boomed across the white walls of our dining area. "What the hell is that question, Tatiana Faith?! Mommy's screaming eyes glazed over.

My lips pouted. She almost blew fire because of me. Daddy just kept laughing as if he was still amazed with my question.

"God, baby. We really have one hell of a bad ass daughter." still laughing, Daddy said while shaking.

Mommy glared at him but it’s just a quick one and then transferred it back to me.

I'm serious about my question. Who in the right mind would let a stranger fucked her inside his car? I told myself that it's okay to make out because there's nothing to lose like anyway. I am committed to Cade and even though the I already lost the love I have for him, it still wasn’t right to let some other man aside from him do me.

But with Zadriel, I gave him the permission to do me without having doubts. And I wanted it, too. I actually never felt that fire and electricity towards someone even with my own boyfriend. Even when I still loved Cade, I didn’t feel that kind of longing every time we did that. Maybe once. When he took my virginity but after that? It only felt like it’s just a routine we need to do.

The excitement died down. Like a fire being dowsed with cold water. Even the love I have for him, it suddenly diminished. What is there with Zadriel that I easily gave myself into him? Is there something weird, or ... am I just really annoying?

"No, Mommy. I was just just kidding." I said, trying to laugh at her.

Her eyes narrowed into slits that made her look like a damn tigress. The way she looked at me, it was as if she was checking if I was telling the truth. "You did something wrong, Tatiana Faith?" she asked, trying to interrogate me.

I shook my head repeatedly. "I didn't do anything, Mommy." I just fucked some hotty last night inside the car. "Just make sure. I don't want to hear about your nonsense-" "What is this fuss all about? It's still early in the morning and you're already preaching my granddaughter."

We both turned to the entrance of the dining area when we heard that familiar voice. A gigantic smile crept on my lips when I saw Lola Valerie enter the doorway. Behind her were Lolo Rodolfo and Kuya Tobias. "Grandma!!!" I shouted then got up from the chair and met her. She laughed as I greeted her with a warm and tight embrace. "Oh! This granddaughter of mine is really sweet. This older brother Tobias of yours inherited your Mommy. He's too cold!" Grandma Valerie's commented. "It's not like that, Lola. I'm just tired with work." "It's too early to be tired, Tobias. Aren't you sleeping? Get some life and socialize with girls! You'll be off the calendar so you need to get married." I laughed. I looked at Kuya Tobias and saw that he was frowning. Grandma is right. Even though he got Daddy's face, being cold and stuck are the characters he inherited from Mommy. According to Lola, Dad used to be playful when it comes to his friends and family.

I stucked my tongue out. He rolled his eyes at me that made me giggle. I let go of Grandma's hug and moved in with Grandpa. "Good morning, Grandpa. How’s vacation abroad?" I asked as I hugged him. He laughed and tapped my back with his warm hands. "We had a great time, granddaughter. Your grandmother was very interested in picking apples there so we brought a lot for you." Right after we pulled each other from our hug, I looked at Lola Valerie and she’s now heading towards the table. Mommy and Daddy stood up, kissed Grandma as they laid the basket of apples on the table. "Good morning, Mom." it's Daddy. "Aren't you tired? You went straight here from the airport." Grandma Valerie sat down in the chair. Grandpa and Kuya Tobias followed us. Mommy called the maid and instructed her to get a plate for the newcomers. Brother Tobias sat in the chair next to me. He looked at me, I mocked him but he just stared at me. Snob! "We are used to travel far places, son. Don't worry about us. How are you here? Why are you preaching your daughter anyway?" Mommy sighed. She glanced at me and shook her head. "Ask her, Ma." "About what?" I giggled. They all looked at me. I closed my mouth and suppressed a grin. "She was asking me earlier about who did she inherit her attitude..." Mommy said frowning. "Of being a flirt."

Grandpa burst into laughter. Even Daddy laughed again. Mommy was the only one who glared on me because even Grandma laughed too. She glanced at me with a smile plastered on her wrinkled lips. "I'll be the one to answer your question, granddaughter. From your Daddy you inherited resentment if you're really naughty as you say. Your Mom was as cold as an ice way back in their time. Primadona and rarely smiled. While this is your Daddy is very mischievous and playful. Your older brother Tobias has turned you upside down. " Grandma explained. I giggle. "Kuya will grow old like that. He doesn't have a lovelife. It's just sex-" "Tatiana!" and Mommy. "Mom, reprimand that child. It's becoming a reproach." "Don't be surprised, son," Grandpa Rodolfo said. "That's how Flavian was when he was young. Your Mom's literally a headache." "Leave him alone, Trinity. It's good that you have that kind of attitude towards Tate because Tobias is very serious. What will happen to you if you are all that seriously? You need an ice breaker and Tate here is the perfect example of that. " "Tss. You've found your ally again." Brother whispered to me. I glanced at him and sneered. "Love you, brother! Can I borrow your credit card?" He shook his head. "Later ..." The smirk on my lips widened even more at his answer. I was just kidding him. I don’t need his money because I have my own. I'm in charge of Fine and Lite designs because Mommy bequeathed it to me a few years ago. I'm just really trying him if he'd agree. Just like before, no matter how cold and snobbish he is, he always gives what I want and that’s what makes him an ideal brother for me. Brother Tobias was rude. I noticed that even when we were kids. Especially with those he doesn't know. Despite of that, he always sees to it that he would do everything to fulfill his responsibility as a brother. Even against her will, he plays barbie with me just so I don't feel sad. During highschool and college life, he was always on the lookout for me especially when someone wanted to court me. Cade was the only guy who passed him because they're friends.

I had a happy day even though Zadriel kept popping into my mind. His german size member, more so. The next time we meet, I will bring a ruler.

Next time, Tate? There will be a next time?