Kabanata 6
Kabanata 6
I smiled at myself in the mirror. I brushed my long black hair and let it settle on my back smoothly.
Suot ang isang simple pero eleganteng dress ay nakontento na ako. I took my small bag, wore my favorite black heels, and walked out of the room.
"Anong oras matatapos ang group work n'yo, Darshana?" ani Papa nang makita akong pababa, mukhang kagagaling sa trabaho, seryoso.
My heart thumped, muntik pa 'kong madulas sa hagdanan pero ngumiti ako at marahang bumaba.
"Hi, Papa! Mabilis lang po, maybe by seven or eight po."
He nodded, his eyes roaming from my face down my outfit. His lips protruded, tilting his head.
"You don't look like you're doing a group work, Daru." He noticed kaya nanlaki ang mata ko.
Fuck!
"Uh..." Hinawi ko ang buhok. "S'yempre, Pa, dapat maganda palagi, right?" I smiled cheekily.
His eyes lingered onme a bit, mukhang 'di pa ata naniniwala kaya mas tinamisan ko ang ngiti ko.
"Come on, Papa. Hindi ba dapat maganda palagi ang princess mo?" lambing ko at nang bumuntonghininga't tinanguan na ko'y nakahinga ng maluwang.
He was still wearing his blue uniform from his overseas flight earlier, his clean-cut hair made him look a lot like Kuya Marcus. Panigurado akong sobra ang pagkakahawig nila ni Kuya if he'd reach Dad's age.
Just like how I'd be for my mother.
"Alright, school ka ba?" he asked. I hesitated for a while before nodding and smiling at him.
"Opo, Pa,"
"You should be back before nine okay, princess? Text us so we can monitor you."
"Si Papa naman, I'm already eighteen." I chuckled. "I'm almost nineteen na nga, eh."
"I know but you're still our baby, okay?" He mumbled gently before messing with my hair. "Of course, we'll be overprotective of you, baby. Sasabay ka na ba sa akin? I'll fetch Mama Kaia today, nasa klase pa."
"No!" I exclaimed, nang manliit ang mata niya ay ngumisi na ako at natawa. "It's out of the way, Papa. Isa pa, my classmates and I will meet to have a dinner in a resto po muna before going to their house for the group work."
"Alright, message me and the driver, okay? Kapag pauwi ka na, h'wag magpapagabi." I smiled and nodded, inihatid ako ni Papa sa kotse. He kissed my forehead goodbye.
When I went inside the car, my heart was already racing in excitement and nervousness. In anticipation while on the way to the restaurant.
It's true that I have groupmates for a group work but I'm done with my part since yesterday, sinadya ko talaga iyon dahil may agenda ako ngayong araw. I'm bad for lying but wala na akong maisip na kahit anong dahilan para payagan akong lumabas.
I'm almost nineteen for pete's sake pero hindi pa rin ako pinapayagang umalis kapag hindi ako nagpapaalam. Though, I truly understand my parents. They are concern and they loved us kaya naiintindihan ko naman, miski nga ang Kuya Macky nagpapaalam pa, lalo na kay Papa.
When our parents said no then, okay, no.
Pero ngayon, kailangan ko talagang makalabas. Ngayon lang kami muli magkikita ni Chance at magkakausap ng maayos after almost a month of not seeing each other. We didn't even text or call! Ayaw niyang naiistorbo ako sa pag-aaral pero 'di niya naiisip na mas naiistorbo ako dahil hindi ko siya nakakausap!
He didn't have social media accounts, I didn't even have his number! Talagang nag-uusap lang kaming dalawa ng personal at ayos lang sa akin but these days, I was bothered by it.
He's in States the last few weeks to join seminars and do any art-related work. Yesterday, I found out he was back when I saw him outside of our university, waiting for me.
Gusto ko sanang makapag-usap kami ng matagal but our driver came early so I haven't talk to him that much, niyaya ko lang siyang mag-dinner ngayong gabi at pumayag siya kaagad doon, telling me he wants to tell me something too.
And now, I am in front of him with the sweetest smile on my face. He looks downright handsome in front of me, wearing a black sweater with a dress shirt underneath based on the collars showing on his neck. He's in his jeans and I took note of his slightly longer hair.
Regardless of the hair, he's still damn handsome.
While we're eating in our favorite resto, I noticed his silence. Kanina pa ako kwento nang kwento tungkol sa nangyari sa araw ko pero tumatango lang siya sa akin at tahimik na nakikinig, it was so weird but I let it go at pagkatapos pa lang naming kumain ay niyaya ko na siya sa labas ng resto para makapag-usap kami.
Side by side, we walked towards the park nearby.
"Tapos ayon, ang hirap kasi pinapakabisado sa amin ang every country!" Reklamo ko habang naglalakad kami sa gilid ng daan. "Like, may world map na binigay tapos—" suminghap ako nang biglang may humapit sa baywang ko.
"Careful..." I was so confused at first, lalo na noong hinila ako palapit sa kanya. I realized na muntik na 'kong mahagip ng sasakyan kung 'di niya 'yon ginawa.
"Thank you!" I blurted.
His forehead just creased, marahang inilipat niya ako ng puwesto. He took me to the safe side of the road and it made me appreciate him more.
I really, really like him, no, I think it's more than that. I am in love with him, he's the first man I've ever loved and hopefully, he'll be the last.
I now know why my Mom's eyes were glistening when she talked about Dad. I now understand Dad's happiness while looking at my mother. I now understand their fascination with Greek Myths and the kilig feeling whenever our family talks about romantic mythological stories.
When we reached the park, I glanced at him.
Kaagad kaming nagkatitigan nang ibinaba niya ang tingin sa 'kin. His fascinating brown eyes were beautiful I felt like I was fleeting. I was so giddy my cheeks heated like a teenager who'd been noticed by her crush for the first time.
And now...I want to let go of my hidden feelings. I wanted to finally confess. Tonight.
"I have—"
"May—"
We both stopped when we both spoke at the same time. He licked his lower lip and nodded at me.
"It's okay, you should talk first," paubaya niya. I slowly nodded, kinalma ko muna ang sarili at humugot ng hininga bago nagsalita.
"You see... we've been dating, no... we've been seeing each other for more than a year now, right?" I started nervously and he nodded at me, placing his hands in his pocket.
I stared and observed him, noticing a brand new emotion in his eyes but didn't make it a big deal or it'd make me more anxious. I let out a shaky breath, trying to get back my confidence.
"That night in the Senior Prom, we gave these feelings a chance," I said and his eyes darkened more, I saw the ghost of hesitation in his gaze or maybe I was just paranoid.
Ibinaling ko ang atensyon saglit sa anino niyang mas naging matangkad dahil sa ilaw sa kanyang likuran bago muling sumulyap.
"And...you said we'd meet each other, right?" I smiled nervously. "And during those months, I was so happy. Y-you motivated me to study, you respected me, and didn't take advantage of my curiosity. You said we'll see if we still like each other after some time and I think this is the time..."
His forehead creased, tumiim ang panga niya at may kung ano sa mata habang nakatingin sa akin.
I bit my lower lip, itinago ko ang kamay ko sa likuran ko at pasimpleng kinurot ang mga daliri para maibsan ang kabang nararamdaman.
"Sabi mo infatuation lang dahil bata pa ako pero I don't think it was just a mere attraction. I don't think I liked you all because you're handsome. Oo, dagdag factor na na gwapo ka at yummy pa..."
Lumalim ang gatla sa noo niya.
"Darshana..." he warned kaya ngumuso ako at kinagat-kagat ang labi.
"So...ayon nga, I know you have a hunch what is this about pero pinag-isipan ko 'to ng matagal, in-evaluate ko ang feelings ko sa'yo, baby boy," I said at mas sumeryoso ang kanyang mata. "I like you for months now, taon na nga ata at nag-decide na akong sabihin na hindi na lang 'to simpleng crush at infatuation."
I puffed a deep breath and straightened my back.
"Kaya okay, I want to tell you that I am in love with you, Chance Ford Salcedo." Matapang kong sabi. "At...alam kong matagal ka nang nag-aantay kahit 'di mo sinasabi kaya sige..."
"Sige?" Mas nagtaka ang mata niya.
"Sige, ligawan mo na ako!" I exclaimed with determination and he just stared at me, bahagyang umawang pa ang labi.
"Are you serious—"
"Oo, seryoso ako, Chance. Magna-nineteen na ako, p'wede na akong mag-boyfriend." Paliwanag ko. "Kaya p'wede mo na akong ligawan, sasagutin kita next month."
Napakurap-kurap siya sa akin, hindi nagsasalita kaya ngumuso na ako.
"U-uh, any comments?" I asked because he was looking at me like I was some kind of puzzle he couldn't solve. Wala siyang sinasabi kaya kinakabahan man ay ngumisi ako.
"So...?" I called. "Chance?"
He sighed, napasinghap ako nang marahang naglakad siya sa akin, ang kamay ay nasa bulsa pa rin. I nervously watched him walk towards me, ni hindi ako umatras at lumaban sa nakakanginig tuhod niyang tingin sa akin.
"You know I'll turn thirty soon, right?" he asked seriously kaya ngumuso ako at tumango.
"I know, so?"
"You're still too young for me, Daru..." he said. Tumaas na ang kilay.
"What? Do I still look young to you? Pa rin? Look at me, I looked like I'm in early twenties! My height can compete with girls your age! Isa pa, tatangkad pa akong lalo kapag twenty na ako kaya—"
"Why don't you get it?" he asked me seriously at mas naguluhan lang ako lalo.
"Anong 'di ko nakukuha, Chance?" I demanded. "Na ano? Na malaki ang gap natin? So? Eleven years lang 'yan, isa pa, if we're about to make a family, kayang-kaya mo naman, ah? Isa pa, lalaki ka. Kahit senior citizen ka na, p'wede pa rin akong mabuntis..."
"What the fuck?" he exclaimed like I said something ridiculous kaya ngumuso ako.
"Kung sasakit na kasu-kasuan mo, may alam akong bilihan ng gatas o kaya, may orthopedics—"
"Darshana!" his voice roared kaya ngumuso na ako.
"Ano?! Bakit ka sumisigaw?!" I exclaimed back and he sighed, he brushed his hair, halos magpamaywang na sa harapan ko.
"Listen to me, okay?" he said frustratedly.
"Alright!" Labag man sa loob ay nakinig ako sa kanya.
"I will be back in States tomorrow," he informed at literal na nahulog ang puso ko.
"W-what? Hindi pa ba sapat ang ilang linggo? Kailan balik mo? Next month? I can definitely wait—"
"I'll stay for a year or so, Darshana," he answered. Hindi ko mahanap ang boses ko, nakaawang lang ang labi habang nakikinig. "And...I don't know if when I will be back or if babalik pa ba ako."
My stomach dropped.
"S-so?" I asked. "W-what do you mean?"
"We should stop this." He said like he didn't just drop a bomb.
My breath quickened, my chest heaving with my palms fisting.
"G-gano'n lang?" I asked. "Gano'n lang kadali sa'yong iwan ako rito?! I'm in love with you, Chance! I can definitely wait for you! I-if gusto mo, I can ask my father if I could study abroad so we can still meet—"
"Well, I can't wait for you, Miss Sandejas," he cut me off brutally. "I can't have someone to desperately wait for me, lalo na at aalis ako. I can't let you wait for me, lalo na kung hindi ko na gusto."
I blinked back the tears threatening to fall.
"W-what do you mean?" I asked with my trembling voice. "Y-you said you'll court me if napatunayan mong hindi lang ito simpleng infatuation? I-I like you, I am in love with you, Chance! Kaya I don't get why you—"
"It was just, it turns out that...it was me who's only infatuated with you, Darshana," he said coldly and I was stunned. "It was me who was only attracted to you and during those months I was with you, my feelings faded."
Hindi ako nakasagot at nanatili lang akong nakatitig sa kanya.
"I...I met girls and I realized what I feel for you is nothing but fading feelings. You're so young for me. I realized I was just challenged. I was thrilled that someone as young as you would like me that much but when I lost the thrill, I got bored."
I couldn't find words...
He licked his lower lip and sighed. "I'm sorry, Miss Sandejas but I can't accept your feelings. I don't feel the same way."
I couldn't stop my tears any longer. Kumawala na sila. I could feel my heart breaking with those words.
I was pained and angry I'd feel like I'd combust that I was not in the right mind to stop myself from slapping him across his face.
Pumaling ang mukha niya sa lakas ng lagapak ng sampal ko. I saw his jaw clenched but he didn't say anything and just stared back again with his blank eyes.
"Fuck you, Salcedo. Fuck you." I cursed loudly while glaring at him despite the tears in my eyes. "I-if I see you again? Who you ka na sa aking asshole ka!"
He didn't say anything, he just listened to whatever words coming out of my mouth. I was trembling my words twisted. I desperately and angrily removed the tears with my palm. I eyed him sharply.
"H-hindi na ako rurupok sa'yo!" I exclaimed exaggeratedly and fisted my palms, napamura siya nang suntukin ko ang mukha niya at napaatras.
"What—"
"You deserved it! Mabaog ka sana, gago!" I exclaimed loudly while sobbing, mabilis akong naglakad, binangga ang balikat niya at nagdadabog na umalis.
Hindi na! Who ka na sa aking animal ka! Gago! Pakyu! 'Di kita papansinin kapag nagkita tayo ulit! Itaga mo 'yan sa bato–
Kadiri ka, Darshana.
I screamed at the top of my lungs quietly while remembering the past, I remembered how he rejected me years ago and now...isang dinner lang, bumigay na ako?
Isang ulam na nasa harapan ko at bwiset na...bakit ako nag-mukbang?!
Mabuti na lang at mag-isa lang ako sa condo unit ko kaya 'di ako nakikita nina Mama at Papa na mugto ang mata matapos kong mag-drama at sabihin ang lahat ng hinanakit ko kina Zire at Scira kahapon.
"Welcome aboard, Ma'am." I smiled at the elderly passenger who got inside the aircraft.
"Good morning too, hija, p'wede bang patulong ako?" she showed me her back and I immediately obliged, smiling.
"Sure, Ma'am. May I know your seat number?" I smiled when she gave me her ticket and I led her to her seat.
Iniwan ko muna ang mga kasama sa unahan, I walked with the elderly and assisted her on the seat beside the window.
"I'll take your bags in the compartment areas above you, Ma'am. If you need help po, don't hesitate to ask us for help." I smiled at her.
"Sige, maraming salamat, hija. Magandang hapon."
I slowly nodded and smiled, sinarado ko ang compartment at tumulong sa ibang pasahero na maghanap ng seat number at mag-angat ng bags sa itaas ng compartment.
"Hey, Miss. Patulong nga rito!" Isang babae ang tumawag sa akin na magpatulong sa maliit na maletang hawak.
"Okay, Ma'am." I said and walked towards her. Naupo na siya sa upuan, I saw her pointed the baggage kaya kinuha ko iyon at inangat pero sa gulat ko ay may kabigatan nga iyon.
Dapat ay sa baggage ang ganito kabigat. I think this is more than seven kilos. Nakalagpas?
Sa unang angat ko ay napangiwi na ako bigat. I saw her glancing at me, tumaas ang kilay niya nang makita ang mukha ko kaya ngumiti ako ng matamis sa kanya.
I simply took a deep breath and gathered enough strength. Inangat ko ang bagahe at parang bibigay na ata ang kamay ko sa bigat. When I reached the compartment, the weight suddenly slipped on my hand. Napasinghap ako sa takot na mahulog ang hawak ko pero biglang may sumalo sa gilid ko.
I felt the warm chest of the man who helped me behind pressing on my back, the perfume so familiar swarming around.
"Let me..." I heard the awfully familiar voice as he helped me lift the baggage to the compartment area.
Damang-dama ko ang muscles niya sa likod ko, nangiti pa ako matapos niya akong tulungan sa pag-angat ng maleta.
"Thank you, Sir," I said with a smile, nilingon ang likod at nakita ang lalaki roon.
Napawi ang ngiti ko at 'di inaasahan ang pagwawala ng balun-balunan.
"No worries, baby doll." He smirked, his dimples showing.
"W-what the—"
"Daru, come here!" Napatalon ako sa pagtawag sa akin ng Senior cabin crew, suminghap ako at tinikom ang bibig, kumukunot ang noo habang nakatulala kay Chance Salcedo na nangingiti pa.
"Your senior must be looking for you, baby," he reminded. I gasped, still panicking deep inside what to do.
I saw his lips lift for a sly smile, umawang ang labi ko para magsalita pero narinig ko ang tawag ng senior sa akin.
"Daru, come here," tawag niyang muli.
Binigyan ko ng matalim na tingin si Chance, ngumuso at nangininig man ang paa ay nilagpasan siya. Sinadya ko pang banggain ang balikat niya kahit hindi naman siya nawalan ng balanse bago nagtungo sa mga kasama.
During our whole flight to Cebu, I was frantic and irritated. Chance Salcedo has been eyeing me for quite some time ever since we started flying. When we did our safety instructions, unfortunately, tumapat ako sa may puwesto niya kaya kitang-kita ko ang mga mata niyang pinagmamasdan ako sa bawat galaw.
What the fuck! What the hell!
I remembered our mukbang session days ago and it's still fresh!
Akala ko ba, hindi ka na rurupok, Darshana? Bakit ganyan ka kabilis bumigay na bruha ka?!
Nang mag-ikot kami para mag-offer ng snacks sa mga pasahero ay kitang-kita ko ang nangingisi niyang itsura. It was obvious he was teasing and it made me so embarassed and uncomfortable seeing his face like that!
Naalala ko kasi 'yong...fuck. Ang landi ko kasi!
All smiles kami sa mga pasahero on board pero pagdating ata sa kanya ay parang binagsakan ako ng langit at lupa! Santisima!
"Dito ka, Darsh..." ani ng kasama ko at lumingon sa kabilang part ng aisle para mag-offer sa nasa kanan.
Unfortunately, I'll be the one assigned to the left side. Nawala ang ngisi ko nang makitang tulog lahat ang kasama niya sa upuan. Siya ang nasa aisle at binasa niya kaagad ang labi nang makita ako.
"Anong sa 'yo?" Bumusangot ako.
"Aren't cabin crews supposed to be friendly while talking to the passengers, baby doll?" he asked, a teasing smile etched on his face.
Halos mapairap ako at tempted na ihampas sa mukha niya ang cart pero tumikhim ako at nagpakita ng plastic na ngiti.
"Anong gusto mong kainin, Sir?" I asked softly, nakangiti pang plastik.
"Hmm..." He glanced at the small menu I gave him, mula roon ay bumaling siya sa akin, mapungay ang tsokolateng mata.
Gago talaga 'to alam na alam na ang gwapo-gwapo niya!
"Ikaw..." he said wickedly.
Nawala ang plastik kong ngiti, my mouth parted, biglang naalala ang mukbang ko. Aawayin ko na sana siya pero bigla siyang ngumuso, sinuklay ng bahagya ang buhok at tumitig.
"I mean, ikaw? Anong sa tingin mo ang masarap?" sabay agap niya.
"Ako," I answered confidently.
Nakita ko ang pagkawala ng ngisi niyang nag-aasar. Huh! Akala mo, ah? I smirked when it left him tongue-tied, too.
Huh, serves you right!
"I mean, kung ako ang tatanungin mo..." Inayos ko ang scarf ko at binasa ang labi ko. Sumulyap ako sa kasamang abala sa pakikipag-usap sa foreigner sa gilid bago marahang dumukwang kay Chance para bumulong.
"Mas masarap," I whispered teasingly in his ear before slowly biting his earlobe. I felt him tensed up and I almost laughed hysterically. "Ang sandwich ko..."
Umayos ako ng tayo at pinakitaan siya ng napakalambing na ngiti at nakatunganga lang siya sa akin. His jaw clenched, madilim ang mata niyang mariin na ang titig kaya binasa ko ang labi ko bago may kinuha sa cart.
"Ito, Sir. Ang sandwich...ko." I smiled and gave him the sandwich.
Halos magsalubong ang kilay niya habang seryosong nakatingin sa akin, hindi na ata natutuwa sa pang-aasar ko pabalik. His mouth parted and was about to speak when my friend called me.
"Darsh, pasuyo naman. Nagsusuka raw kasi ang bata, p'wedeng pakuha ng extra na sickness bag? Ako na bahala mag-serve kay Sir," she said, smiling at the man beside me. I smiled and nodded.
"Sure!" I obliged happily, mabilis na sumulyap kay Chance na matalim ang tingin sa akin at tumalikod.
"Bye, Sir," I said and smiled innocently. "Enjoy my sandwich."
Tumalikod na ako, I made sure to show how I walked like I'm modelling away. In-emphasize ko pa ang butt ko at balakang habang naglalakad palayo, nangingisi.
Kung anong saya ko sa biyahe ay siya namang panic ko pagka-land ng eroplano. I was frantic to go out of the aircraft that much to not see or talk to that asshole.
I was so anxious, lalo na noong nagpahuli pa ang gago sa paglabas ng eroplano kaya kitang-kita ko ang titig niya sa akin habang pababa.
We checked the seats first if ever someone have accidentally left their belongings behind and when we're all clear, halos dumikit na ako sa mga kasama kong cabin crew para lang humiwalay at 'di na makita si Salcedo.
"Ayos ka lang, Daru?" Pansin sa 'kin ng senior cabin crew namin kaya dagli akong ngumisi't tumango.
"Opo," I said.
"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, you can roam around the area first, for now, o kaya mamasyal muna kayo, bili pasalubong or anything. You can also stay in the quarters to rest. We'll be back in Manila by..." She glanced at her watch. "Five P.M. sharp, that's four hours from now. We have a flight back at six, okay?"
"Yes, Ma'am." We all said.
"Alright, enjoy the quick tour around Cebu. Enjoy! See you later!"
"Saan ka, Daru?" Nilingon ko si John na tinawag ang pansin ko.
"Ah, just around. I'll probably buy pasalubongs for my family and cousins and look around, I guess? Or I might sleep in a nearby hotel."
"Oh!" He smiled. "Sama ka sa 'min?" He offered pero mabilis lang akong umiling at ngumiti.
"No, it's okay. I can handle myself,"
"Hindi ka ba maliligaw?" Concerned niyang tanong. Umiling ako.
"Don't think so, if ever, magtatanong-tanong na lang ako." I told him. "Ayos lang, John. Salamat."
They let me go alone, as usual. They understood na gusto ko talagang umaalis at nag-e-explore mag-isa sa mga lugar. I always love going alone, shopping alone, I think, it's okay eating alone too.
Hindi naman ako maliligaw at street smart naman akong tao.
I am not a loner, like what other people might think. I just want to have quality time with myself and enjoy being alone at times. Wala namang masama roon.
Isa pa, kapag nand'yan ang pamilya ko at mga pinsan at iilang kaibigan ay lumalabas din ako kasama sila. I'm a social person pero at times, I preferred going alone.
I don't know why, it's a fascinating feeling to discover new things alone, discovering what you could do alone. I felt like I am an independent person, noon ngang pinayagan ako nina Mama at Papa na bumukod ay sobrang saya ko. Masaya rin kapag nakakabili ka ng mga bagay na gusto mo gamit ang perang pinagtrabahuhan mo.
I'm proud.
I looked around, kampante na akong makakapagtawag ako ng cab at walang aabala sa quality time ko when suddenly, my bag was taken away from me.
My eyes widened, sisigaw na sana 'kong may magnanakaw pero umawang lang ang labi ko nang makita si Chance na nasa gilid ko at hawak na ngayon ang gamit ko.
"What?" May gana pa siyang magtanong habang gulat lang ako sa kanya!
Shit! Why is this asshole even here?!
"W-what the hell are you doing here?!" I exclaimed. He smirked at me, nakita kong tinaas niya ang kamay niya at mayamaya'y may cab na sa tapat namin.
I was still processing the quick turn of events when his large palm caught my waist. Bago pa 'ko makalayo ay humigpit ang hawak niya't 'di ako pinakawalan. He even cornered me from behind and opened the taxi's door.
"Get in, baby," his baritone voice echoed. I shot my brow up.
"Why the hell would I—"
"Come on, baby doll. I'm hungry, let's eat," lumambing ang boses niya at nagsitaasan ang balahibo sa batok ko kaya suminghap ako't lumayo.
I glared at him. He stared back at me and then flashed a foolish, stupid handsome smile.
I gasped and shook my head at him.
"Why the hell would I come with you—"
"Come on, Darsh. I'm starving," aniya't lumambing pa ang tono, akala mo'y nagmamakaawang gutom na talaga siya. I glared at him.
He let out a sigh.
"Please? I won't bother you, let's just...eat, baby," kumbinsi niya, mas rumahan pa ang haplos sa baywang ko, magaan ang tingin at alam namang pakitaan lang ako ng pogi–na Chance ang pangalan–ay rurupok na ako!
I nodded.
"Kain lang, ah?" I said and he smiled and nodded.
"Yes, doll," aniyang maamo.
He assisted me to the cab, placing his palm on the side of the car so my head won't get hit, hawak pa rin niya ang bag ko bago may sinabi sa driver na pangalan ng isang malapit na hotel.
My heart jumped. Kumalat ang init sa mukha ko at hinampas ang hita niya.
"Hmm...?" Nangingiti pa siyang bumaling. His legs are parted as if he owned the whole seat.
Sarap dukutin! No'ng ano...
"Akala ko ba kakain?" I hissed at him, raising my brow. He moistened his lip, staring at me drunkenly before nodding.
"Kakain nga," aniya. "I have my hotel reservation there, may restaurant sa ibaba kaya let's eat there."
Nakahinga ako nang maluwag.
I'm not marupok anymore! Darshana, repeat until memorized!
"Alright, after that...will you let me go?" I asked and his jaw just clenched, kumunot ang noo ko nang tumikhim siya at bumaling sa salamin. "Hoy, Chance!"
'Di siya umimik.
"Chance!" I smacked his arm. Tumitig pa siya bago tumango, napipilitan pa ata.
"Of course," he drawled.
I pouted and looked at the window, 'di na siya pinansin.
After almost five minutes, we reached the prestigious hotel where he said he has a reservation. Suot ko pa rin ang cabin crew uniform ko hanggang ngayon dahil may flight pa akong pabalik ng Maynila mamaya.
Meanwhile, Chance is wearing a plain black shirt, naka-tuck iyon sa kulay gray na pants niya at nakasuot pa ng kulay puting sneakers. He looked so hot, seeing how the shirt hugged his body.
Gwapo na siya noon pero mas ngayon. Baby face siya dati but years had gone by and I noticed how his face turned a bit mature. He looked extra super duper hot now. Let's add a few chili peppers pa lalo na no'ng napansin ko ang bagong tubong bigote niya. Mukhang kaka-shave niya lang kanina ay mayro'n na kaagad ngayon.
Mabilis tumubo. Sa bagay, ganyan din naman siya noon.
Kung dati ay makalaglag panga siya, ngayon ay makalaglag panty na.
What? What the hell did I just say?
"Room reservation, Chance Salcedo," he informed the receptionist na nagniningning pa ang mata habang nakikipag-usap sa kanya.
"Oh, kasali po kayo sa art exhibit, Sir?" She became excited.
Muntik nang tumikwas ang kilay ko kaya kinamot ko na lang kunwari.
"Yes, I was just invited. I won't do an exhibit," he answered formally and smiled.
The lady glanced at me and back to Chance.
"Three days, Sir?"
"No, just today. I'll be back in Manila tomorrow," he said with a smile, lumubog ang dimples niya roon kaya parang sinilihan ang babae at mas bumusangot ako at halatang nagpapa-cute pa muna!
"Excuse, Miss? Can he have the key card?" I asked no'ng sa halip na magtipa ay nagbu-beautiful eyes siya. "Gutom na kasi 'yan."
The lady jumped, apologized, and immediately gave us the key.
Isang maliit na travelling bag din ang dala ni Salcedo at hand bag naman ang akin dahil mamamasyal lang naman ako at saglit na mamimili ng pasalubong.
Masarap ang dried mangoes here, eh. I will buy nga.
Diretso ang lakad ko sa mga restaurant sa may lobby ng hotel pero nagitla na lang ako nang may pumirmi na namang palad sa baywang ko at inabot ako.
Tumaas ang kilay ko kay Chance.
"Oh?" I snapped.
"This way, baby," he said and led me to the elevator.
Napairap ako't masyado nang feel na feel ni gago ang baby niya!
"May resto ba sa itaas? Ito oh, marami rito, we can eat here at mag-iikot pa ako para mamili ng pasalubong," I said. He shrugged.
"Later, ihahatid ko lang ang bag ko sa kwarto then we'll eat," he said kaya nilingon ko na siya, namimilog ang mata't lalabas na ata sa ngala-ngala ang puso.
"What?!" I hissed and glared at him. "Ang liit-liit lang niyang bag mo tapos ihahatid mo pa—"
"It's a hassle, Darsh. I don't want holding anything when I'm with you but you," he answered likely like it just didn't make the butterflies in my stomach dance.
I glared at him to hide my expression and he just licked his lower lip. Nag-iwas siya ng tingin at nakita ko ang pagtiim ng panga niya.
"Gago, ang arte," I whispered and that made him look at me. "What?" I asked and smiled.
Pinalo ko ang kamay ni Chance sa baywang ko pagkalabas namin ng elevator. Magrereklamo pa sana at akma pa 'kong aabutin ulit pero 'di na niya tinuloy dahil nangunguna na 'ko.
I remembered what his room number is, nang tumapat kami roon ay inilahad ko ang kamay ko at mabilis niyang inabot sa akin ang kanyang key card.
We entered the hotel room, it's a usual one. Ilang steps lang ay kita ko na ang kama niya kaya naupo sa may sofa habang pumapasok siya at sinisilip ang bathroom.
"Bagal naman, bilisan mo. Lalarga pa ako!" I called his attention kaya lumabas siya sa banyo.
"I'm just checking," he said and I rolled my eyes.
I crossed my legs while seated on the sofa and my skirt hitched. Pinagmasdan ko siyang inilalapag ang bag niya sa kama.
My head hurts because of our hair requirement. Pusod iyon at sumakit ang anit ko dahil medyo basa pa ata ang buhok ko kanina nang ayusin ko iyon, sobrang bilis din ng blower ko dahil late na ako nagising kaya marahan kong tinanggal ang hair net paalis.
My long, black, and messy hair fell on my shoulder when I did that.
"Thank goodness..." I said in belief when my scalp got free from the tight pony. Sinusuklay ko ang buhok ko gamit ang daliri ko nang matigilan at napansin ang titig ni Chance.
I looked at him watching me shamelessly. He didn't even look away, talagang pinapaalam na nakatitig siya't walang hiya-hiya!
His eyes were dark.
"What?" I asked him coldly and immediately stood. "Tara na, kain na tayo. I'm starving. Dalhin mo bag ko."
I turned my back on him, hinahawi pa ang mahabang buhok at naglakad patungo sana sa pintuan but one move and was startled when I realized I was now pinned on the wall.
Just. Like. That.
I looked at Chance, wide-eyed. Ang isang palad niya'y nasa itaas ng ulo ko habang ang isa'y nasa baywang ko't nakapirmi.
My knees wobbled at the look his eyes had. Nakapirmi ang labi niya, igting ang panga't malamlam ang mga mata.
Ang taksil na memorya ng nakaraang kaganapan ay nagbabalik.
Nagwawala na naman ang puso ko pero hindi ako marupok at pokpok kagaya ng sabi ni Zirena kaya tinitigan ko na siya.
"Oh?" Angas ko sa kanya kahit nagwawala na ang ang mga halimaw sa sikmura ko.
I saw how his eyes moved from my eyes down my parted lips, the scent from his perfume lingered on my nose. It was the same scent, the one I loved smelling. His grip tightened on my waist.
"Why...did you leave?" he asked lowly, his voice husky and hoarse. My throat dried up.
"H-huh?" Pumiyok pa ata ako habang nakatingin din sa mga labi niyang pula at mukhang delicious.
"After that dinner, after we did that. Why did you leave?" He asked again, his eyes now shamelessly twinkling with lust.
"W-why not?" I muttered. "Is it special that we still have to cuddle?"
"Damn it..." He cursed, mas lumapit siya kaya napalunok na ako. "Why are you always so fascinated about running away?"
"I-I did?" My eyes widened. "When did I—"
"When I introduced you as my girlfriend, when you kissed me..." I whimpered when he slowly moved his head and pressed his lips against mine before biting my lower lip. "When we made love..."
"A-ano naman..." I mocked, halos habulin na ang labi niya pero lumayo siyang bahagya.
"Ano naman?" He laughed mockingly. "You don't know how crazy I was becoming whenever you leave. Binabaliw mo ako, Sandejas."
My foolish young heart was so moved that when our gazes clashed again, I saw nothing but frustration and unadulterated heat.
"I did?" I asked. He closed his eyes tightly.
"Sobra...I don't like it when you run away, it's making me crazy," he whispered.
Hindi na ako nakapigil. I lifted my hand, placed it on his nape and pulled him towards my face. I kissed him hard on the lips, natigilan pa siya pero wala pang ilang saglit ay hinahalikan na niya ako pabalik.
I kissed him sensually, deep and wet, wrapping my arms around his nape. Hinapit niya ang baywang ko palapit sa kanya, ang isang kamay ay marahang humaplos na sa aking buhok at nagtungo sa batok.
He massaged my nape, urging me to kiss him more and I did. Paatras siya habang nagpapalitan kami ng halik na dalawa. I opened my mouth and let him in and now our tongues were battling, sucking the life from each other.
Hell, I don't know. Hibang na hibang talaga ako pagdating sa lalaking 'to!
I gasped when I fell. Naghiwalay ang labi namin at narinig ko ang mariing pagmumura niya at doon ko natantong napahiga siya sa kama at nasa ibabaw niya ako.
Nagkatitigan kaming muli.
"Come here, baby doll," he called impatiently, touching my back so he could kiss me again but I moved away. His forehead creased. "Darshana?"
"I'm on top," I said seriously. He looked startled for a while but then desire and amusement filled his eyes afterwards.
He cocked his neck boastfully.
"Alright, baby, as you please..." He smirked.
Tumayo ako, I motioned him to go near the headboard at nagtataka man ay doon siya nahiga. I even saw him lift his hand to remove the shirt he was wearing from his back and the way he did that was so damn mouth-watering!
I licked my lower lip, I am tempted to ran my hands up and down that chest and abdomen of his but I now have plans kaya ngumisi ako at bahagyang tinaas ang skirt para makaupo sa kanyang tiyan.
He looked at me with those sexy and liquid brown eyes of his. It was filled with desire, nakasuporta ang isang siko niya sa isang parte pero nakalagay ang isang kamay niya sa likod ng kanyang ulo. His flawless underarms turned me on more.
Marahang tinanggal ko ang kulay asul na scarf sa aking leeg. He licked his lip sensually.
Fuck...
"Hands up, baby boy." I requested.
I smiled seductively and he smirked at me, realizing what I like to do.
"You want to tie my hands, hmm?" he asked with a malicious grin and I winked. Pinaraan ko ang daliri ko sa kanyang dibdib at nipple bago marahang pinisil.
"Darshana!" His voice roared kaya natawa na ako at kinagat ang daliri.
"Opps?" I giggled. "Sorry, baby boy. Come on, let your baby doll tie that hands up, hmm?"
He looked so thrilled and excited, gumapang ako sa dibdib niya at itinaas niya ang kanyang kamay doon. I gave him a quick kiss before tying his hands above and when I was satisfied, I pinched his nose.
"You have a hanky, baby?" I asked softly and his lustful eyes stared at me as he nodded.
"Left pocket, doll..." he said hoarsely. I smiled.
Humalik ako sa kanyang labi, nakikipag-make out. He groaned against my mouth when I tugged his tied hands and pulled away.
"Daru!" he called desperately, nabibitin. I winked, mabilis kong kinapa ang panyo sa kanyang jeans. I saw the white hanky and showed it to him.
"Let's cover your eyes, baby boy?" I offered, amused because he was so turned on I'm sure he'll explode any moment.
"I want to see you, Darsh—"
"Oh, come on, don't be KJ, please?" I smiled sweetly and he just stared at me, akala ko nga ay aayaw kaya nang tumango ay tuwang-tuwa ako.
"Yehey!" I giggled like a kid, inangat niya ang ulo niya para matabunan ko ang kanyang mata. I gave him a quick kiss on the lips and he immediately responded.
My hands are all over his body, I can hear his lustful groans and curses as I bit the skin of his neck. Hinihila niya ang kamay niyang nakatali gamit ang scarf ko at ramdam ko ang frustrations niya.
"I want to touch you, doll..." he groaned. I chuckled, stealing another kiss.
"Later, Chance. Let me kiss you first, huh?" I said and he just groaned but then allowed me to do what I wanted.
I gave him a long kiss first before I kissed the skin on his neck. My lips landed from his neck down his chest and nipples and he cursed loudly.
"Fuck, Daru!" He called out impatiently.
"Calm down, baby boy." I giggled.
I teased him by licking his chest, pababa sa kanyang abs. I even opened his belt and touched him teasingly kahit may pants siya at dinig na dinig ko na ang diin ng kanyang pagmumura.
"Fuck, Darsh..." he cursed. "You temptress!"
I smirked, naupo akong muli sa tiyan niya at pinagmasdan siyang nakatali at nakapiring. I smiled wickedly while staring at him.
Gago ka, ah...
"Wait, baby boy," I said, mabilis na bumaba sa kama at kinuha ang phone ko.
Halos natatawa na ako nang bumalik sa kama at naupo sa kanyang tiyan pabalik. I was laughing so much as I took photos of him tied on the bed and when I checked it ay halos mapalo ko na siya habang walang tunog na tumatawa.
My laugh even escaped my lips kaya natakpan ko ang labi.
"Daru?" He called. I bit my lower lip and enjoyed his helpless look.
"Darshana," he called. "Baby?"
Hindi ako nagsalita at kinagat-kagat lang ang labi.
"Daru..." he said impatiently. "Darshana! Are you fucking kidding me?"
Doon na ako biglang humagalpak. He stiffened.
"What the fuck? Darshana!" he hissed. "Let me the fuck go!"
Pero hindi matigil-tigil ang tawa ko, bumalentong pa ako paalis sa kanyang tiyan at humahagalpak na pinalo-palo ang kama.
"Why the hell—"
"Issa prank, baby boy!" I exclaimed happily and cackled loudly, almost wheezing.
Tumiwalag na siya sa kama, hinihila niya ang kamay niyang nakatali at sinipa ang paa pero 'di siya makawala kaya mamatay na ata ako kakatawa.
"Darshana Astrea Sandejas!" his voice roared, very hot but angry.
"O-oh my God, sorry, baby boy!" I laughed, dumapa pa ako sa kama at pinagmasdan ang mukha niyang namumula para makawala.
"You little—let me the fuck go, Darshana! Isa!" he warned and I giggled more, iniangat ko ang mukha ko bago bumaling sa orasan ko at ngumisi sa kanya.
"Kapag ako nakawala rito, humanda ka sa 'king—"
"Bibili pa pala akong pasalubong, baby boy," sabi ko sa malambing na boses at ngumuso.
"You—let me the fuck go!" He hissed.
I grinned, naupo ako sa kama at ngumisi nang may maalalang meme na nakita ko nitong nakaraan sa social media.
"Pasensya ka na, huh? God bless." Lambing ko bago halikan ang noo niya, pagkatapos ay mabilis akong tumayo sa kama at kinuha ang gamit bago kumaripas ng takbo palabas ng kwarto.
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