Fortress Island Series 1 Alejandro: Love Just Ain't Enough (BOOK TWO)

SEVEN

Attractive

Alejandro wrapped his hand around my wrist, pulling me closer to his side. Pero hindi ako tumabi sa kanya. Nanatili ako sa kanyang likuran. Nagpatiuna ito sa paglakad hila-hila nag kamay ko at tahimik na nakasunod lamang ako.

Walang pagmamadali sa kanyang mga hakbang. I took that as an opportunity to look at him. Even if it's just his back view facing me, it still screams perfection. He looks so handsome it's almost illegal. I still can't believe na ito ang Alejandrong minahal ko noon. His broad shoulders swaying gracefully with each step as we strode toward the lift. I glanced at his hand holding mine. His grip on it was tight but it didn't hurt me at all.

He glanced back at me and gave me a small smile. I looked away. Ramdam ko ang pag-iinit ng aking magkabilang pisngi. He doesn't have to smile at me like that. My heart made a backflip.

Napapahinto ang mga taong nakakasalubong namin and by the look on their faces, they're judging me hard. Bakas ang kuryusidad sa mga tingin nila pero mas halata ang pangmamata. Had I known Alejandro would act like this, I would have chosen a better dress to wear today. My navy-blue straight cut dress looked like I was only planning to stroll in the mall.

I couldn't look at them kaya minabuti ko na lamang ang yumuko. Bakit ba ang bagal maglakad ng lalakeng 'to?

I pulled my hand from his hold. Kunot ang noong nilingon ako nito. He clicked his tongue as he reached for my hand again. "Don't ever let go."

"They're looking at us, Ale." I whispered just enough for him to hear.

"Because they have eyes?" He chuckled.

"Harhar. Nakakatawa." Panunuya ko at umirap dito. Tinago ko ang palad sa aking likod.

He turned around to face me. Umatras ako ng bahagya. Alejandro is quite unpredictable. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang susunod nitong gagawin. Bumabaon sa buto ko ang malalim nitong mga titig. He sighed as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"You have to understand that I've been missing you like crazy and although holding your hand is not what I wanted to do right now, kontento na ako doon. Because if I were to choose, I would've kissed you right here and then. But make no mistake, kissing you won't be enough."

I puffed my cheeks out and tilted my head to the side. I hope no one heard him. Okay lang sa mga bodyguards niya na nakasunod lang sa amin total mukha naman silang walang pakialam. Pinili kong hindi sumagot sa kanyang mga salita. Alejandro is starting to shake the wall I put around him. He reached for my hand again at hindi na lamang ako nagprotesta.

Banayad na pinipisil nito ang aking palad habang naglalakad kami patungo sa lift. I wanted to pull my hand dahil tila may kung anong kuryente ang gumapang doon. Fuck that. I thought it had died a long time ago. Pati ang mga paru-paro sa aking tiyan ay nangabuhay.

Nilingon niya ako na may naglalarong ngisi sa kanyang mga labi.

"You felt that didn't you?"

"Huh? Ang ano?" Patay-malisya kong tugon.

He chuckled and pinched my nose. "You're such a bad liar. My baby is so adorable when she lies." He winked at me.

Wala sa sariling pinaypayan ko ang sarili ko gamit ang malaya kong palad. "Mama mo baby." Bulong ko and made sure na hindi niya iyon maririnig.

One of his men pressed the button. I sidestepped so there's enough space between us. Hindi ko kailangang lingunin ang paligid ko. Alam kong sa amin nakatututok ang mata ng lahat. I was getting anxious by the minute.

Nang bumukas ang lift, he held my elbow. Marahan niya akong hinila papasok. I thought his men will join us but they remained standing there.

The lift door closed and we're just alone inside.