Masked Reality (#2 of Guilberra Series)✔

Chapter 35

Darius

I sighed, it was the fifth time that I called Tina, yet she didn't even bother to answer her phone.

It's very unlikely for her to be not answering her phone, knowing that she's living off of social media and fashion.

"Maybe you're just paranoid Zen, well it's not the first time that she's not answering her phone." Geisler bluntly said, while signing some paperworks.

"Well what if she's in danger? I can't let someone get kidnapped like what happened to me, and you're not even worried." I replied, rubbing my face in frustration.

"And why are you exactly worrying about her? I thought you two were over it?" He asked, crossing his arms in suspicion. I scoffed chuckling in the process.

"Wait, nagseselos ka ba?" Pagtatanong ko, ngunit napairap lang siya sa akin at ngumisi. "Why would I? Patay na patay ka kay Gin diba? Considering that you two did it in London. Hah! May pa Cliché pa 'tong nalalaman." Nanlaki ang aking mga mata at napatingin sa kanya.

"It was literally obvious Zen, and plus, ibang iba yung lakad niya pag uwi niyo, and they don't call me observant for nothing." Aniya at tumayo dala dala ang kanyang mga paperworks "Celestina and Virginia are at the mall, so don't worry too much." Dagdag niya bago umalis.

I sighed, sitting back at my chair. "She always hated her name." I mumbled to myself, before going back to signing my own documents.

***

Gin

"Why are you still staring at the kids section? Do you want to buy some?" Pagtatanong ni Tina, napailing lang ako at ngumiti.
"No, may naalala lang kasi ako." Sagot ko sa kanya.

Inakbayan lang rin niya ako habang dinadala ang kanyang handbag napangiti sa akin, God she's gorgeous. I thought to myself.

"How about we go buy you some clothes? You know, for good time's sake." Pangising Wika niya, Napalingon lang ako sa mga store na puno ng magagandang dresses, bags, at Heels. Nako, mukhang mapapagamit yata ako ng pera nito.

But nevertheless, hindi naman ako mahilig sa mga damit o anything na related sa fashion, maybe dahil na rin wala akong panahon para maglibang at puro na lang rin trabaho.

"Heeeyyy~ Earth to Gin?" Sigaw niya, sabay kalog sa akin. Kinuha lang rin niya ang aking mga dala dala na supot at napatingin sa akin.

"Hey, okay ka lang ba? Does it make you feel awkward to be with me?" She asked, worry evident in her tone. I immediately shook my head, which still didn't convince her.

"Alright, Alright...I'll confess.." I sighed, putting my hands up in defense.

Napakunot lang ako sa aking noo at dahan dahan na huminga. "I have weird headaches lately, and I don't even know why...but please, please Tina...don't tell Darius about this.." Pagapaliwanag ko.

There was a long pause after that.

Her mouth was slightly agape, her hands that was resting on my shoulder, now caressing both of my cheeks.

"Have you ever consulted a doctor? or even asked Dia about this? I'm sure she could advice atleast something to you I--" I stopped her from talking and grinned.

"Have you gone mad Gin?!" She Whisper-yelled, making me laugh at her ridiculousness.

"No, it's not that serious. I was just feeling nauseous everyday, but I doubt that it's anything harmful." I cleared. She gave me a sigh of relief and nodded.

"You almost gave me a heart attack there Gin. But seriously though, go see a doctor." She adviced, sneakily carrying all my stuff.

My eyes widen, and quickly follow her inside the Store. "Tina! hindi mo na kailangan dalhin yan!!!"

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"HAAAAAHHHH" I breathed heavily, while Tina just laughed also catching her breath. Napatingin lang ako sa mga binili namin na damit. And we really bought almost everything.

"Don't you do cardio Gin?" Pagtatanong niya, napailing lang ako at umupo. 

Di nga ako lumalabas ng bahay, exercise pa kaya?

"Cardio really helps to pump our blood, keeps our body energized and immune to cardiovascular diseases." She brightly explained. I slowly clapped my hands, making her dramatically bow at me. 

"Wow, I-I have nothing to say..." 

"I get used to it, it's like a trope where everyone expects me to be the girl with a perfect body but also a dumb bitch." She bitterly said, staring into space. 

I sighed, patting her on the shoulders. 

Hindi ko naman siya mapapayuhan, dahil isa na rin ako sa mga taong humuhusga sa kanya, but come to think of it, her reports that occured last last week was actually very admirable, especially with the difference of proffessions between fashion and manufacturing, but eitherway it all belonged in business.

"I'm very impressed that you really didn't take the family for granted Gin. Yung iba kasi, nagpapakabait dahil sa pera." She explained, taking a seat on the back of her pick-up. 

I stared at her sideways, the way her hair draped on her shoulders, and don't forget her trench coat, even though mainit naman dito sa Pilipinas, pero nagawa parin niyang umawra. 

I don't envy her because of hate, I just envy her because she's very outspoken, and not to mention her personality, she really is a Goddess. 

Parang pang plus points lang nga yung kanyang beauty eh.

"Hoy Gin baka pinapatay mo na ako sa isip mo ha." Pagbibiro niya. Kumurap lang ako at napaisip sa sinabi niya. Oh..so she still thinks I hate her. 

Well normal naman mag assume para sa babaeng katulad niya. She was just being protective of her self.

"Actually it's the opposite Tina, I actually like you, AND! Why would I hate someone just for being beautiful?" I assured, squeezing her forearm in reassurance.

She smiled, hopping down offering her hand to help me. I took her hand chuckling in relief. 

"How about we hang out at my place for the night? Geisler won't be home until tomorrow and I'm sure Darius wouldn't mind, would he??" She offered, me nodding immediately at her invite.

She went inside her car while I texted Darius that I won't be home tonight.

Knowing him, he could be a mom sometimes, but I kind of like it.

"Uhhh...Gin?" Yelled Tina.

"Ano 'yon?" I asked.

"Why are there pregnancy test kit in your shopping list?"

I widened my eyes.

patay...