Chương 59: Chapter 56
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"Waaa!" Na pa pikit niyang sigaw ng hilahin siya ng taong sumusunod sa kanya at biglang niyakap.
Pinilit niyang kumawala dito at tinulak niya ito gamit ang kanyang lakas. Sa tantiya niya sa lakas at pangangatawan nito ay lalaki ito. Naamoy niya ang alak mula dito.
Hindi niya naman na pigilan ang mag panic dahil sa takot kung ano ang puwedeng mangyari sa kanya.
"Rence.. Kanina pa ako dito. Ang tagal mo naman lumabas.." Reklamo sa kanya ng pamilyar na lalaki. Nang mag angat siya ng mukha ay na kilala niya ito.
"Rey! You crazy ass! Ikaw lang pala 'yan! You scared the hell out of me.. I almost kick you!" Na iinis niyang sigaw dito and she let a sigh as sign of relief.
"S.. Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.." Hingi nito ng tawad at niluwagan ang pagkakayakap sa kanya.
"Jeez.. You already did.. What are you doing here?" Kunot noo niyang tanong dito ma tapos kumawala sa yakap nito.
"i.. I was waiting for you.." He answered at her.
"How long have you been here?" She asked at him.
"2 hours or so?" Sagot nito sa kanya na tila hindi na nito maalala.
"God, I thought I will not be able to see you again... It was all thanks to that stupid Ten and Heather couple.. Jeez.. They really drive us nuts.." Buntong hininga nito at niyakap siyang muli ng mahigpit na parang wala ng bukas.
"A.. Are you drunk?" Did she need to asked that even though it was obvious?
Ngunit pakiramdam niya ay may tumusok sa kanyang puso nang mapagmasdan ang itsura nito. He looks really like hell.
Magulo ang buhok nito, na ngingitim ang mga mata nito at tinutubuan na din ito ng stables sa mukha. What the hell happened to this man? It just been more than two days ng huli niya itong nakita.
"I.. I just had a few rounds with the group. I'm n..not yet drunk.." Tanggi nito sa kanya.
"Oh, really? You are not drunk? Eh bakit hindi ka na maka tayo?" Na iinis niya muling sita dito.
"Of corse, I can! See?" Pagyayabang pa nito ng bigla itong tumuwid sa pagkakatayo.
"If that's the case.. Then, you should go home.. habang kaya mo pa.." Sabi niya dito at tinalikuran na ito.
"R.. Rence! wait! We have to talk!" Hila nitong muli sa kanya.
"Rey, wala na tayong dapat pag usapan dahil tapos na tayo mag usap." Pagtataboy niya dito.
"But, I still need a lot of things to say to yo--
"Rey! Rey! Wake up! Rey!" Tawag niya dito dahil bigla na itong nawalan ng malay dahil sa kalasingan kaya hindi na din nito na tapos ang sasabihin nito. Ang mabuti na lang ay niyakap niya ito agad bago ito bumagsak sa sahig.
"R.. Rey.. I don't think I.. c..can last for too long.." She says at him because she was already swaying.
Obviously, he is taller and heavier than her kaya labis siyang na hihirapan kahit tumayo lamang ng matuwid. He was big and as heavy as rock.
"Wh.. Where is your car? Yeah, Isabelle. Yeah. I didn't bring it. I'm drunk right?" Tanong niya pa sana dito ngunit siya din ang pa pilosopo na sumagot sa kanyang sarili.
"I'm really going to kill you after this.." Na iinis niyang sabi dito habang buong lakas na inaalalayan ito.
Minabuti niyang tumawag na ng taxi dahil wala yata siyang magagawa kung hindi ang ihatid ito. Kung bakit ba kasi hinihintay siya nito.
"Saan po tayo?" The taxi driver asked her.
"Ah.. one moment.." That's the problem. Hindi niya na maalala kung saan ito naka tira. Stupid of her.
"Rey, hey. Wake up. Tell me your address.." Gising niya dito habang sinampal pa ito ngunit ni hindi man lang ito gumalaw.
Sa inis niya dito ay gusto niya itong sipain pa labas ng taxi. Na isip niya na lang dukutin ang wallet nito sa bulsa ng pantalon nito dahil baka may address siyang makuha doon.
"It's not what you think.." Tanggi niya agad sa driver dahil tinignan siya nito na tila siya kadududa duda dahil kinuha niya sa bulsa nito ang wallet.
"Sa EL Residence tayo sa Makati." Sa wakas ay sabi niya dito. Mabuti na lang talaga ay dala nito ang kanyang driver's license kung hindi ay hindi niya talaga alam kung saan ito ihahatid.
"M.. Miss.. Nandito na po tayo.." Gising sa kanya ng driver ng sa wakas ay makarating sila. Mukhang naka tulog na pala siya.
"Ah.. y.. yeah. sandali ito ang bayad.." Sabi niya dito sabay bayad. Mabuti na lang din at mabait ito dahil tinulungan siya nitong ibaba si Rey mula sa sakyan hanggang sa makarating sila sa entrance.
Sinalubong din siya agad ng security guard upang tulungan na buhatin ito.
"Miss, his name is Rey Ryuuki Woodman. Can you let me know if which floor is he stayig? Lasing na lasing na kasi siya kaya wala na siyang malay.." She asked the front desk.
"I'm sorry, Ma'am but we cannot disclose any information of our residents.." Tanggi ng front desk sa kanya.
"Miss, do you think magpapakahirap akong buhatin siya dito kung hindi ko siya kilala?" Asik niya sa mga ito.
"And do you think I don't know na mumukhaan niyo siya? He's so, handsome para hindi niyo siya agad ma kilala.. " Puna pa niyang muli sa mga ito.
"So, let me know kung saan siyang floor dahil ang bigat niya. Kung ayaw niyong ibagsak ko siya sa sahig.." Banta pa niya sa mga ito.
"Hindi po talaga puwede.." Tanggi muli nito.
"I'm impressed. You are good in protecting your clients.. not bad.. I didn't know that this time would come and I will be needing to say this.."
"I'm his wife, Miss. And here's our supposed to be divorce paper. Hindi pa niya pinipirmahan 'yan so unfortunately we are still married."
"Now, can you tell me which floor is he? Bago pa mabali ang spinal chord ko sa bigat niya.." She formally introduce herself to them. Na pa singhap naman ang mga ito dahil sa pagka bigla.
"He's staying at the penthouse po, Mrs. Woodman.." Mabilis na sagot ng front desk sa kanya and she greet her formally. Pakiramdam niya naman ay sinampal siya ng tawagin siya nitong 'Mrs. Woodman'.
"Jeez, you mean soon to be ex- Mrs. Woodaman.." Saway niya sa mga ito.
"Sumandal ka muna diyan. Ang sakit na ng likod ko.." Sabi niya dito at isinandal niya ito sa elevator. And she press the highest floor in the elevator. Ilang sandali pa ay nakarating na sila sa 22nd floor.
"Here we— Oh!! Hindi niya na tapos ang sasabihin dahil bigla itong na pa salpak sa elevator.
"Ano ba to'? Parusa?" Na iinis niyang reklamo sa sarili at dahan dahan itong itinayo kahit hirap na hirap na.
"Next time, if I will see you drunk. I am gonna run away from you.." May himig niyang pagsisi na sabi dito at kinuha ang daliri nito upang gamitin ang finger print nito para ma buksan ang pinto.
"Not bad.." She was quiet impressed in Rey's Penthouse.
It was really a huge beautiful modern classic house in the heart of the City. It was very wide and the floor is made in wood.
But, there was nothing hanging in the wall at all and it was painted in combination of white and gray colors.
Sa tantiya niya ay kasya ang tatlong kuwarto na malalaki doon. The reason she was impressed was because the view was really breath taking.
Bakit tanging couch lamang at smart tv ang laman ng living room? Minabuti niya na itong ihiga sa couch dahil pakiramdam niya ay malapit na siyang makuba dahil sa bigat nito.
Ngunit maluwang nga ang Penthouse nito at napaka ganda ngunit bakit parang ka lilipat lang nito?
"W.. Water.." He asked at her na tila uhaw na uhaw na ito.
Mabilis siyang nag tungo sa kusina and she saw a dining table and refrigerator. Mabuti naman at kahit iyon man lang ay mayroon ito.
But, when she open the refrigerator she saw nothing there. It's just water, milk, loaf bread and egg. Is he not living here?
"H.. Here.." Abot niya dito at inalalayan itong umupo. Na higa naman itong muli.
Hindi niya na pigilan na maawa dito. Yes, his Penthouse was really luxurious and beautiful but it was somehow dull and lonely.
"W.. What the hell happened to y..you?" She can't help but asked him.
Why does he looks pitiful and miserable? This is not what she expected. Isn't he supposed to be the one who is happy right now?
Dahil siya ang niloko nito pero bakit mas mukha pa itong na sasaktan sa kanya? Bigla itong umungol na at na pansin niya na pinagpapawisan ito ng butil butil.
"M.. May lagnat ka.." She said after touching his forehead.
Nag tungo agad siya muli sa kusina at binuksan ang mga drawer doon upang kumuha ng palanggana. But, luckily even though she can't find it she found a big bowl na puwede na niyang magamit.
Pagkatapos ay nag tungo siya sa mga kuwarto to get some towel and medicine kit. There was only one room.
And she opened it without hesitation. The room was a bit plain and dull. He has a big king size bed in gray cover, a side table in the right side with lamp shade.
Maroon curtains, a bathroom with a bath tub and a closet in the left side and a very big book wooden shelves na maraming libro.
And out of her curiousity she try to see what kind of books he was reading kaya kinuha niya ang pangatlong libro sa gitnang hanay.
Hindi niya naman ma pigilan ang ma pa singhap sa gulat dahil bumukas iyon bigla. It was as if she was in a spy movies. What the hell?
And the moment she enters the secret door she was shocked because it taken here to different dimension in an instant.
The room was really wide and the wall was very white na halos masisilaw ka. Thankfully, the floor was made in tiles but still in cream white color. It was frankly bright.
He had two long steel table na tila may naka patong na maraming spare parts na kung ano anong sukat at klase ng turnilyo at mga kagamitan.
Sa tingin niya ay that was the things he uses in his invention. There were also different types of machine. There are also wires na kakalat sa lamesa at upuan.
At ang tanging nasa puting wall nito ay orasan lamang. Just who the hell is this man? Who is he?
"W.. Wrong room.." She said while dismissing her curiousity.
Minabuti niya na lamang kumuha sa bathroom ng towels at pamalit na t- shirt nito.
Mabuti na lamang at may medicine kit ito sa drawer ng side table. It was not right para pakialaman pa niya ang kuwarato nito.
"Oh my God. I can't believe this.. Why do I need to take care of you now?? Reklamo niya dito habang pinupunasan ang ma init at pawis na pawis nitong mukha.
"D.. Don't think a..anything bad.. Y.. You r..really need to change.." Parang may tama sa ulo niyang sabi sa na tutulog na si Rey habang unti unting tinatanggal ang damit nito.
She started to remove his coat pagakatapos ay tinanggal niya na din ang neck tie nito. And she slowly unbotton his long sleeves.
Na pa lunok naman siya ng bumungad sa kanya ang matipuno nitong dibdib, How can he be so, muscular when he don't even bother exercising? Isn't it too unfair to have it all?
"J.. Jeez, why the hell am I doing this?" Reklamo niya dito habang buong lakas na ini- angat ang likod nito upang tanggalin ng tuluyang ang suot nitong long sleeves.
Nang bigla itong gumulaw bigla kaya na pa subsob siya sa dibdib nito. Na estatwa naman siya sa pagkaka ibabaw sa dibdib nito.
"Y.. You really like teasing m..me.. Kahit na tutulog ka na.." Reklamo niya dito at mabilis na bumangon mula sa dibdib nito.
Damn, he was so sexy.. Na pa kagat labi niyang sabi sa sarili nang siya ay bumangon.
Sinimulan niyang punasan ang mukha nito ng bimpo at hindi nito mapigilan na ma pa ungol ng dampian niya ito sa leeg.
Pakiramdam niya ay biglang uminit ang paligid sa hindi malamang dahilan kaya imbis na ipag pa tuloy niya ang kanyang pagpupunas dito ay binihisan niya na lang ito agad bago pa siya ma tukso ng tuluyan sa katawan nito. Ang babae niyang tao ngunit nagpapaakit siya sa katawan nito.
"W.. Wake up, Rey.. You have to d..drink this.." Gising niya dito at inalalayan niya ito sa pag inom ng gamot. And suddenly her phone rings.
Seniorita, sa wakas sumagot din po kayo.. Na saan na po kayo? Kanina pa po ako nandito naghihintay. That's Julius on the other line and he sounds dead worried.
"Y.. Yeah, wait for me there. I just run some errand. Pa balik na ako." Bilin niya dito.
Kung gusto mo Seniorita, sunduin ko na lang—
"No! Y.. You don't have to do that! J.. Just wait for me.." Mabilis niyang tanggi dito at binaba na ang linya.
Na pa tingin siya dito sa couch at mukhang magiging okay din naman ito bukas. Kaya ang mabuti pa siguro na umuwi na siya.
She don't have any obligation to him kaya hindi na niya kailangan pa itong bantayan. She doesn't remember sharing that kind of relationship at him.
"I think you'll b.. be fine.. I h..have to go home.." Paalam niya dito at kinuha na ang coat at bag niya sa floor.
"D.. Don't g..go.." Hiling nito matapos hilahin ang kamay niya.
"But, I have important things to do for tom--
"P.. Please s..stay.." He begged at her. Napaka init ng kamay nito. Is he delirious?
"O.. Okay.. Okay.. Whatever.. J.. Just sleep.. H.. Hindi na ako a..aalis.." Na pipilitan niyang sabi dahil tinangka pa nitong bumangon sa pagkakahiga para lang pigilan siya.
She sent a text message to Julius saying that she needs to take care of something kaya makaka uwi na ito.
"O.. Oka.. Okasan.." She heard him murmured while he was sleeping.
What's that? Is that a Japanese food? Tanong niya sa sarili. Ano kaya ang sinasabi nito.
Na awa naman siya dito kaya marahil aalis na lang siya kapag tulog na ito. But, that didn't happen at all.
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"Awww..." Daing niya habang na pa sapo pa ng noo dahil sa sakit ng kanyang ulo. Ten and him were totally wasted last night.
He drunk because he didn't know what to do anymore. Ilang gabi na siyang hindi maka tulog kakaisip kay Rence dahil babalik na ito sa LA.
He want to stop her ngunit ayaw nitong magpapigil sa kanya. Mahal pa niya ito kaya lahat ay gagawin niya para manatili ito sa tabi niya sa kahit na anong paraan pa.
Ngunit paano nga ba? Ano nga ba ang dapt pa niyang gawin para maniwala ito sa kanya? Pakiramdam niya ay malapit na siyang mabaliw dahil sa sakit at hirap.
While, Ten broken up with Heather after they saved her. Kaya naman broken hearted din ito kagaya niya. But, wasn't that a stupid nonsense?
Why the hell did he do that? Is he an idiot? If he loves her why does he has to let her go? He was a big crazy ass.
Nang magulat na lang siya ng may malaglag na towel mula sa kanyang noo. Saan iyon ng galing? And how did he get home?
Ang natatandaan lang niya kagabi ay he was with Rence and.. and.. that's all he remembers. Ito ba ang nag hatid sa kanya?
But, how did she knows where he lives? Paano naman siya nito na iuwi? Ngunit na saan na ito? Umuwi na din ba ito?
"R.. Rence.. R.. Rence... Rence.." Na isambit niya sa frustration at na pa hilamos pa ng palad sa mukha.
He decided to take a bath. May be that can helps him to think a way to stop Rence from living him.
And when he opens his room he heard his phone ringing. but, the ringing tone was different. Did he changed it? The sound was coming under the bed.
Pumihit siya pa kaliwa upang patayin iyon. But.. Why there was a woman's bag and coat at the floor? Kanino iyon? Na guguluhan niyang binuksan ang bag upang kunin sana ang ma ingay na cellphone.
"Damn it! Shut the fucking phone! Or I'm gonna throw it!" Galit na galit na sabi ni Rence na nagmula sa na ka cover na comforter niya.
"Nana! Ano ba 'yung ma ingay?!" na iirita pa na tanong nito. Akala yata nito ay nasa mansyon nila ang mga ito.
"Oh!" Na ibulalas niya sa gulat at na pa salpak siya sa sahig. At kinuha nito ang cellphone nito at pinanggigigilan iyong pinatay.
"Stupid phone.." Na iinis pa nitong sabi at hinagis iyon sa kabilang bahagi ng kama. Mukhang hindi pa ito tuluyang gising dahil hindi pa siya na papansin nito.
"1... 2... 3..." He counts.
"Woah!" Gulat nito ng makita siya.
"Hi?" Bati niya dito awkwardly.
"Ang hilig mong mang gulat!" Na iinis nitong sabi at hinagisan siya nito ng isang unan. Hindi niya naman ma pigilan ang matawa.
"But, this my house you know.." Na tatawa niyang sabi dito.
"Whatever.." She says while rolling her eyes to him.
Hindi niya na pigilan ma pa titig dito. The woman in front of him was the woman he loved the most. The woman he all needs and will ever needed.
He wanted to memorize every little things about her. The way she speaks, the way she fix her hair and her habits. Because every moment counts for them. Hindi kasi niya alam baka mamaya this might be the last.
"W.. What are you looking at?" She hissed at him.
"N.. Nothing.." Naka ngiti niyang tanggi dito.
"Why? You're shock because I slept in your bed?" Tanong nito sa kanya.
"Duuuh? You think I'll sleep in the floor? Hell no!" Mariing nitong tanggi sa kanya. At na tawa naman siya sa kakulitan nito.
"Hindi ako martyr no'. At isa pa do you have any patches here? Ang sakit ng likod ko dahil sa pag buhat ko sa'yo." Pagsisimula nitong mag reklamo sa kanya.
"But, seriously.. Why the hell are you so, tall as tree? At ang bigat mo pa.. Do you know how hard it was for me to carry you until here? I swear to run away from you whenever you approach me.." Reklamo pa muli nito sa kanya. And he just found himself staring her again.
"T.. That's creepy.." Sita nito sa kanya dahil sa pagkaka titig niya dito.
"W.. Wait, are you still sick? Let me see.." May himig na pag aalala nitong sabi at nilapitan siya nito. Hinawakan nito ang kanyang noo at kinumpara iyon sa body temperature nito.
"Am I sick?" Naka kunot noo niyang tanong dito. He can feel her soft and warm hand in his forehead.
"Yeah. And you don't even remember? Seriously, how much did you drink last night?" Sermon nito sa kanya.
"Alam mo ba na hindi ako naka uwi dahil ang taas ng lagnat mo? And you also don't want me to go home.." Reklamo pa muli nito.
"B.. But, you seems fine.." She said after she checked his temperature.
"Except for the stables.. Jeez you look like hell. Can you shave it? Lalo kang nagiging unattractive sa paningin ko.. And stop staring at me, will ya'?" Puna nito sa kanya.
Hinawakan pa nga nito ang stables niya at hindi pa na kontento dahil pinalo pa nito ang pisngi niya bago ito lumayo sa kanya. He felt some sweetness in her gestures.
"What happened to your knee?" Tanong niya dito ng ma pansin ang maliit na sugat sa tuhod nito.
"I fall more than three times in floor because of you.. I mean 'we'." Na iinis muli na sabi nito ng maaalala ang nangyari ka gabi.
"Let's treat that.. Baka mag peklat." Nag aalala niyang sabi dito.
"N.. No, need for that. Hindi naman to' nakakamatay. Just give me a medium size band aid. That's all I need." Tanggi nito sa kanya.
"No, I insis---
"Crap! It's quarter to 9 am! I am so fucking late! Rihanna will kill me.." Natataranta nitong sabi at mabilis na bumangon sa kama.
"What's with the fuss? As if you don't own the company.. Careful, baka ma dapa ka." Na guguluhan niyang tanong dito.
"Idiot. I'm like this because I own the company." Segunda nito agad sa kanya.
"I.. I have a lot of things to do today.. I need to finish it before I come back to LA.." Dagdag pa nito.
LA, huh? He says sarcastically to himself.
"If that's the reason. May be, I should stop you.. So, you have a reason to stay.." Biro niya dito.
"Rey! That's not so, funny!" Na iinis nitong sabi sa kanya.
"I'm not joking.." Seryoso niyang sabi dito.
"Bahala ka nga diyan. I'm gonna go home.. B---
"Wait. Why don't you take a bath here? I think I ha—
"W.. What?" She hissed at him. Hindi na siya pinatapos nito.
"Sweetheart, I like what you are thinking. I would love to do that too. So, don't be too green minded. Ang aga aga." Na tatawa niyang sabi dito dahil alam niya ang iniisip nito.
"No thank you! Isa pa wala ako--
"I have clothes here for you.. You said you are late di' ba? Just change here at ihahatid n..na k..kita.. " Mabilis niyang sabi agad dito.
At nag bago naman bigla ang tingin ng mga mata nito sa kanya. Kung nakakamatay lang marahil ang tingin ay bumulagta na siya sa sahig.
"It's n..not what you think it is..." Tanggi niya agad sa ma pang akusa na tingin nito sa kanya.
"Tell me, Rey. What am I thinking?" Hamon nito sa kanya. She looks cute right now even she looks annoyed too. Is she jealous?
"C.. Come here.. Bago pa kung ano isipin mo. I think it will fit on you.." Hila niya dito sa gawing bathroom area kung na saan ang closet niya.
He opens the right closet kung saan mayroong maraming damit na pawang pang babae lamang. It has different color of tops, medium length skirts, pants, dresses and even socks and jackets too.
May ilang pares din iyon ng mga sandals, close shoes, flats and sneakers. Ang lahat ng ka- kailanganin ng isang babae ay nandoon lahat.
"J.. Just choose in your t..taste.. I hope mag kasya 'yan.. And some of those were ages ago. Kaya pag tiyagaan mo na lang.." Naka ngiti niyang sabi habang awkwardly na pa kamot pa sa kanyang ulo.
"You really never dated for 10 years huh?" She says sarcastically to him while crossing her two arms in her chest.
"H.. Hey, i.. it's n.. not that.." Saway niya dito. Ano ba naman ang iniisip nito?
"Bakit hindi ka sa kanila mag pa alaga.. I will not wear your women's clothes.. Uuwi na a--
"I did not lie when I said that I haven't dated anyone almost ten years from now. That's all yours.." Na pilitan na siyang umamin.
"W.. What?" Na guguluhan nitong tanong.
"I.. I might sound pathetic b..but.. I guess I can't hide anything from you.." He said with a bitter smile at her. Tinignan siya nitong mabuti kung seryoso ba siya sa sinasabi niya ngayon.
"I started buying clothes for you ten years ago when you left me.. Every time I missed you or I think of you.. I just found myself buying things for you.." Pag aaman niya dito at na ikina gulat nitong lalo ngunit totoo lahat ng sinasabi niya.
"I.. I don't why b..but, it became a bad habit dahil.. na ipon na nga sila diyan.."
"Perhaps, it was because.. a.. part of me w.. was still hoping that y..you will come back again.." He sounds really bitter about that.
"Don't look at me like that.. B.. Baka umasa akong lalo.." Saway niya dito with a small smile in his face dahil na pansin niya ang lungkot sa mga mata nito.
"Just choose whatever you'll like.. and get change.. I'll make us some breakfast.. Baka kasi sabihin mo hindi man lang kita pinakain.." Bilin niya dito.
"Oh, yeah.. Before I forget. There's some bra and underwear in the drawers too. I think you still have the same size o parang lumiit pa nga.." Biro pa niya na tinutukoy ang dibdib nito. Pinanlakihan naman siya nito ng mata.
"You are such a pervert! And how the hell will you know my size?!" Na mumula nitong sabi sa kanya habang tinakpan pa ang dibdib nito. Should he tease her more?
"Of corse, I can't forget your size.. I already touc--
"Rey! You son of a bitch! Get out! Get out!" Taboy nito sa kanya agad at tinulak pa siya pa labas ng kuwarto. Na pa hagalpak naman siya ng malakas dahil sa reaksyon nito.
Ito lang talaga ang kayang mag pa tawa sa kanya ng ganoon. She was the only one who can do that. So, how does he supposed to live again without her?
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"That stupid man! He was such a pervert!" Hindi niya ma pigilang sabi dahil sa inis.
I started buying clothes for you ten years ago when you left me.. Every time I missed you or I think of you.. I just found myself buying things for you..
I.. I don't why b..but, it became a bad habit dahil.. na ipon na nga sila diyan.. Perhaps, it was because.. a.. part of me w.. was still hoping that y..you will come back again..
Hindi pa rin niya ma i- alis sa kanyang isipan ang mga sinabi nito sa kanya. Pa ulit ulit iyong rumerehistro sa kanyang isipan.
He bought all the clothes in front of her eyes right now just for her for ten years. Because he missed her.
"No.. Don't believe in him.. He was trying to win your heart again.. And even though it was true. Ano naman ang gagawin mo? That will not change anything you stupid Isabelle..." Saway niya sa sarili.
"Don't over think.. Don't do that.. And don't come to that conclusion.." Umiiling niyang sabi sa sarili and she shook off what she's thinking at that moment.
"Get yourself together.. You will be leaving soon.." Pag papaalala pa niya.
Minabuti niya naman mamili na lamang sa mga binili nitong damit na para daw sa kanya. Gusto niya naman matawa dahil kakaiba ang mga taste nito sa damit.
The colors are passable and the design but, why the hell it was so conservative? Ang hahaba naman ng mga iyon. Hindi naman siya Muslim.
Minabuti niya nang maligo agad dahil literal na talaga siyang late. And yes, she did lock the bathroom door para hindi siya pasukin nito.
After she comes back from the bath she chooses the shortest skirt he bought. It was a light pink straight cut skirt na hanggang tuhod ang haba.
Tinernuhan niya iyon ng white three fourth long sleeves para mag mukha pa din siyang Chairwoman pag pasok niya.
"Of all the colors. Why most of the clothes you bought are pink?" May himig niyang reklamo matapos lumabas sa kuwarto nito. Dahan dahan pa niyang pinapatuyo ang buhok niya gamit ang tuwalya.
"You look younger.." Gulat na sabi nito sa kanya.
"What's that supposed to mean? Nerd." Balik niya dito.
"I don't wear pink. It was only for teenager---
"But, you already did.." Naka ngiti nitong sabi sa kanya.
"Have some breakfast. I prepared toast and eggs.. May coffee and jam din. Pag pase--
"Why? Because that's all left to your ref?" Naka ngiti niyang pagtatapos sa sinabi nito.
"Yeah.. If I know you'll be coming. I should have refill the entire ref.." Na pa kamot na ulo na sagot nito sa kanya.
"Ka lilipat mo lang ba dito? Why aren't you living in your mansion?" She asked in curiousity.
"Why so, curious sweetheart?" Tanong nito habang ngumiti ng nakakaloko.
"You don't nee---
"I am living here for almost five years. This was the debut project of Lee. Basically, this is the reason we met him---
"You did not answer all of my question. Why are you living here? " Putol niya dito.
"If I will answer that. Will you be responsible for it?" Seryoso nitong tanong sa kanya na ikina tahimik niya.
"J.. Just kidding.. Don't be flustered like that. This was near in my comapny kaya lumipat ako. I go home in our mansion.. Ahm.. sometimes too.." Biro nitong saway sa kanya at ngumiti pa.
Is it she or she saw some pain and anger in his eyes? What's that for?
"Eat a lot Rence. Your skinny before pero mas pumayat ka pa.. The clothes look a bit loose to you already.." Nag aalala nitong sabi sa kanya.
"Nag pa more.." Reklamo niya dito at inirapan ito. Tumawa naman ito.
"I'm gonna take a bath. Would you like to join me?" Naka ngiti nitong yaya sa kanya.
"Malunod ka sana sa shower.." Na iinis niyang sabi dito at na tawa naman itong muli.
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"You don't have to wash the dishes.. I can do that. Isa pa marunong ka ba niyan'?" Na tatawang saway nito sa kanya.
"Can't you see? I'm already doing it?" Na iinis niyang balik dito.
"Ako na diyan baka mabasa." He said to her.
"I will be fine. I'm wearing apron naman and it's almost done na.. J.. Just drink the medicine in the table. I think that's 3- 4 times a day. Para tuluyan ng mawala ang lagnat mo." Utos niya na lamang dito.
"You really sound like a perfect wife.." Tukso nito sa kanya.
"I.. I just want you to get better already para naman hindi mo na ako ma istorbo pa.." Suplada niyang sabi dito.
"That's so cold of you." Na tatawang sabi nito sa kanya at ininom na ang gamot.
"I have to go. And this time it's for real because I'm so late for my itinerary for today.." Paalam niya dito at kinuha na ang kanyang bag.
"What?" Na iinis niyang sabi dito ng hilahin nito ang kanyang kamay.
"I'll drop you to your office." Offer nito sa kanya.
"No thank y--
"You said you are rushing right? So, don't refuse my offer. Let's go.." Hila nito sa kanya pa labas ng Penthouse habang hawak ang kanyang kamay.
"F.. Fine. But, hands off please.." Sita niya dito at binawi ang kamay mula dito.
"Then should I do this instead?" Tanong nito sa kanya at inakbayan siya sa balikat.
"T.. This is o.. okay.." Na pipilitan niyang sabi matapos kumawala dito at inilagay niya ang kamay nito sa kanyang braso.
"Ayaw mo talagang na tatalo.." Na pa ngiti na lang na sabi nito.
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"Why are you so, quiet?" Tanong nito sa kanya habang sila ay nasa biyahe.
"Because I have nothing to say?" Pilosopo niyang balik dito.
"Suplada." Komento nito sa kanya.
"Thank you." Pilosopo niya muling balik dito.
"S.. Sorry about last night.. I.. I didn't mean to trouble y.. you.." Hingi nito ng paumanhin sa kanya.
"I think it's too late for that dahil ang sakit pa din ng likod ko dahil sa'yo.." Segunda niya agad dito.
"Why won't you accept any of my apologies?" Naka kunot noo nitong tanong sa kanya.
"Because.. You are always too late.." May laman niyang sagot dito.
"You sounded so bitter about that. Then, at least accept my thank you.." Sita nito habang nag pa salamat noong huli.
"P.. Puwede na din siguro.." Tila pinag iisipan niyang sabi dito at tumawa naman ito.
"Thank you for taking care of me last night, Rence. Don't worry, kapag ikaw ang nagka sakit. I will make sure to take care of you.. Three times more.." Sincere nitong pagpapasalamat sa kanya at ngumiti pa ito ng matamis.
Nag lihis siya agad ng tingin dahil lalo yata ito naging guwapo nang ngumiti ito.
"A simple thanks is okay." Saway niya dito habang tumingin na lamang sa kalsada.
"Isn't that too unbuttoned?" Naka kunot noo nitong tanong sa kanya na tinutukoy ang long sleeve polo niya na naka bukas ang apat na butones.
"W.. Why do you always noticed stupid things? And where the hell do you think you're looking?!" Na iinis niyang asik dito at tinakpan ang dibdib.
"I am man. So, where do I supposed to look?" Pilosopo nitong balik sa kanya at sinuntok niya naman ang tagliran nito dahil sa inis.
"H.. Hey, I am just honest." Na tatawa nitong sabi sa kanya.
"Stop staring.." Na mumula niyang sabi dito.
"Then buttoned it up." Utos nito sa kanya.
"Ang hilig mong mag utos.." Na iinis niyang reklamo dito ngunit sinunod din ito.
"We already said goodbye in the island yet, we end up seeing each other again. How ironic." May himig na sarcasm niyang sabi dito.
"Isa lang ibig sabihin n'on." Naka ngiti nitong segunda sa kanya.
"What? That we're wicked?" She hissed at him.
"Nope. This is what we called fate.." Pagtatama nito sa kanya.
"Ha- ha- ha. Aren't we too old for that?" Hindi niya na pigilan na tanong dito.
"Don't laugh. I'm serious. Naniniwala ako sa tadhana." Saway nito sa kanya.
"Of all the people. Ikaw pa talaga nag sabi niya'n.." Natatawa niyang sabi dito.
"I've been looking for you for almost 10 years. But, I didn't found you anywhere. Pero ngayon kahit hindi kita hinahanap. Kusa kitan nakita. Isn't that fate?" Paliwanag pa nito sa kanya.
"Tinadhana tayong na mag kita ulit. Kaya tanggapin mo 'yon ng bukal sa kalooban mo. And stop running from me." Madiin pa nitong sabi sa kanya.
"So, tinadhana pala tayo mag hiwalay?" Seryoso niyang tanong dio at may ilang sandali itong hindi nakapag salita.
"Most women will find it romantic if they've heard a guy tell that to them. Jeez, you're so cold.." Reklamo nito sa kanya at mukhang na inis yata talaga ito.
"It's just a coincidence." Kontra niya dito.
"There's no coincidence in life.. believe me, sweetheart.." Segunda nito sa kanya.
"May I ask you something?" Kulit muli nito sa kanya.
"What?" She hissed at him.
"W.. When is your flight?" Tanong muli nito. Bahagya siyang na gulat dahil she didn't expect him to ask that.
"We are not in the relationship where in I will always answer your question.." She hissed at him again.
"Hey, I.. I am not plotting anything. I just want to know how many days I still have left with you.." Kulit pa muli nito sa kanya.
"With you?" Taas kilay niyang tanong dito.
"Just answer it." Segunda nito agad sa kanya.
"My flight is on Sunday." Tipid niyang sagot.
"So, you really booked it." May himig na sarcasm na sabi nito.
"I only have 3 days left.." Malungkot na sabi nito.
"Wha---
"H.. Here we are. Where should I park here?" Tanong nito sa kanya.
"I.. I will be fine here. Dito na lang ako." Sabi niya dito at the front of her office.
"You don't have to go down.. I can manage.." Saway niya dito ng tila ito ay baba din.
"Anyway.. Thanks for the ride.. and please get well so, you don't have to disturb me again.." Pasasalamat niya dito na may kasamang sermon pa.
"I'm gonna miss that sarcasm of yours.." May pait na ngiti nitong sabi sa kanya.
"Jeez. May hang over ka pa yata.. Goodbye, Rey and seriously.. take care.." Pamamaalam niya dito and she smiles at him one last time.
Bahagya niya naman tinakpan ng bag ang kanyang mukha dahil baka mamaya ay may makakita sa kanilang dalawa at kung ano pa ang isipin.
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"Good Morning po, Ms. President." Bati sa kanya ng security guard. Tumango alng naman siya dito. At mabilis siya agad nag lakad pa tungo sa elevator dahil kanina pa sigurado siya hinihintay ni Rihanna.
"T.. This is new. The workaholic Isabelle was late." May himig na tukso nito sa kanya ng makarating siya sa opisina.
"Bakit kaya?" Naka ngiti pa muling usisa nito sa kanya.
"Don't use that tone on me. Baka makalimutan ko na best friend kita.." Saway niya dito at tumawa lang ito.
"By the way, I already summarize most of your proposal para hindi ka na mahirapan and all you need is to inspect the Malls and you are all settled to present it.." Naka ngiti nitong sabi sa kanya at ini- abot sa kanya ang ilang piraso ng folder.
"How will the company survive without you?" Naka ngiti niyang drama dito.
"Ha- ha. Huwag mo na akong bolahin." Na tatawa nitong saway sa kanya.
"What happened to your knee?" Hindi nito ma pigilan na tanong ng makita ang tuhod niya.
"A... Ahm.. it's because of my clumsiness.." Pagsisinungaling niya dito.
"W.. What's wrong?" Nag aalala niyang tanong dito ng tila bigla itong nawalan ng balanse. Mabuti na lang at na sapo niya ito.
"I'm just d.. dizzy.." Na ka sapo sa noo na sabi nito sa kanya.
"I.. ask you to took a day off yesterday. Ano ba ang ginawa mo?" May himig na sermon niyang sabi dito.
"C'mon, I'll drive you home. Take a rest before I go back to LA. I will handle everything here for now because I can't imagine without you here in the company when I got back to LA." She said to her at inalalayan ito sa paglalakad pa labas sa kanyang opisina.
"Mapapagalitan ako ni Tanya nito eh." Na pa iling pa niyang sabi dito.
"Is there something wrong po ba? Let me help you p——
"No, it's fine. Kaya ko na siya.." Tanggi niya sa empleyado niya na sana ay tutulong sa kanya.
"Don't worry, I'll call Julius to send Nana Teya in your house as a full time Nanny. And you don't have to mind about her salary. Ako ng bahala doon. Just focus on resting.." Dagdag pa niya dito habang pa labas sila ng elevator.
"R.. Rey?" Naka kunot noo niyang tanong sa sarili ng tila ma pansin niya itong pa pasok ng kanilang kompanya.
"Don't give me that look. I just want to give you this. You left it in my car." Defensive nitong sabi sa kanya at inabot ang kanyang puting coat na suot kahapon.
"D.. Don't tell me y.. you sleep in his house kaya ka late?" Naka kunot noo na tanong ni Rihanna sa kanya. At na pa kagat labi na lang siya sa inis.
"Give me that." Na iinis niyang sabi at kinuha ang coat niya dito.
"W.. What's wrong with her?" Tanong naman nito ng makita na inaalalayan niya si Rihanna.
"Let me help y---
"Thanks for returning my coat Rey. But we can mana---
"Ryuuki, are you busy today?" Baling ni Rihanna dito at umiling ito. She doesn't like what she's plotting.
"Can you accompany her while I'm gone? She forced me to took days off before she comes back to LA. Kaya lang she still have a lot things to do bago siya umalis. I doubt she can do it all herself." Hiling nito kay Rey.
"Huh? Do you hear what you are saying? You are asking him to replace you as my secretary. Rihanna, that's not even a good joke.." Na iinis niyang asik dito.
"I'm serious, Isabelle. Do you think you can finish everything alone in 3 days?" Balik nito sa kanya at hindi siya naka kibo dito dahil totoo ang sinasabi nito. She might not be able to do it alone.
But, for all the people bakit si Rey pa ang hiningan nito ng tulong?
"But, this is not helping. And besides, he has his own company to take care of.. Di' ba?" Baling niya naman kay Rey na hinihiling na sumang ayon ito sa kanya.
"I think I can take a 3 days off in maximum.." He answered instead na ikina laglag ng panga niya.
"Well, then it's settled. Ryuuki, don't forget to ask for pay check.." Naka ngiting biro dito ni Rihanna at tumawa lang naman ito.
"I'll just call my office to inform them.." Pag excuse nito sa kanila.
"Y.. You.. you plan this, don't you?" Na iinis niyang bulong kay Rihanna. At ngumiti pa ito ng matamis sa kanya bago bumulong.
"This is a sign of my gratitude for giving me 3 days of sick leave.." Biro nito sa kanya.
"Pa salamat ka at may sakit ka.." Pukol niya muli dito.
"Treat this as a blessing in disguise. I always caught you spacing in the past 2 days. I just want you to help you clear your mind and to find the real answer in your heart.." Bulong pa nito muli sa kanya.
"What do you m..mean by that?" Hindi niya na pigilan na kunot noo na tanong dito
"Who knows? Ano bang malay natin baka totoo na may forever." Naka ngiti lang nitong sagot.
"Puwes papatunayan kong walang forever." Matigas niyang kontra dito.
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Isn't he so, sweet?
He collected clothes for her because he missed her.
At umaasa siya na babalik pa ito.
Hmmmm...
But, our very dear Isabelle was so, bitter on the other side.
Oops! So much for now!
Abangan ang simple date— este ang Mall inspection nila.
There they go to Nueva Ecija again!
All right mga Amigas. Madami pang magaganap.
And I'm a bit sad because it's almost ending!
Jeez. Ang bilis naman.
Well, abangan si Rey the secretary. LOL
3 more days before she goes back to LA.
Ma convince kaya siya ni Rey?
Ano kaya ang mga the moves ng ating heartthrob?
Thank you for all the love guys!
Hope you are liking this more!
Bare with me for the few chapters left!
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