Impervious Treasure (Azcona Cousins #2)

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Chapter 39

Why do I always bounce back to him?

I have so many questions stored in my head. Questions that are raw and prone to misunderstandings.

'Di ko alam kung ano bang pumasok sa isip ko kung bakit sinama ko siya ngayon sa clinic.

The three of us look like fools inside my office. There are cups of chamomile tea on my desk but no one dared to sip on it. I hate that Mira was not trying her best to make the atmosphere light. I was forced to halt the clinical activities for today. I want to make up everything up to Ramsis, and maybe, settle the things we should've settled the first time we met in years.

Ramsis is sitting on the receiving chair for my clients.

I am staring down on my table. I was playing with my pen a while ago but when it slipped on my fingers, I didn't have the courage to pick the pen on the floor.

"Are you waiting for a miracle to happen? Mag-usap na kayo."

Tikom pa rin ang bibig naming dalawa ni Ramsis. I felt him lifting his gaze; he looked at Mira.

I sighed.

Marami nga akong tanong na nasa isip pero natatakot naman ako sa magiging sagot niya.

"I think Clair needs a spokesperson," Mira sarcastically said. Ramsis had a throaty chuckle. He straightened his back and made himself comfortable. He loosened up but I knew that he was being careful with his gestures.

"I think so, too," gatong niya.

Mira blew an overdone exhale through her nose. Umanii 'yon ng maliit na tawa kay Ramsis.

"May I remind you, Ramsis Azcona, I am already married," masungit niyang paalala.

Umahon tuloy ang ulo ko para sipatin si Mira. I know what she was pertaining to! Itong si Mira talaga!

"I'm sorry, what?" natatawang sabi ni Ramsis. "Should I congratulate you?" nagtataka niyang dugtong.

Mira's jaw slacked. Parang 'di makapaniwala sa tanong ni Ramsis. She blinked for numerous times as she recovered in her own humiliation. Tumikhim si Mira kaya naman bumalik sa tuwid at seryosong disposisyon si Ramsis.

"Anong balak mo rito sa Switzerland? I've heard from my friend that you've already gotten yourself a fiancée," she put emphasis on the last word she said. Nilahad niya ang palad niya. "Ibigay mo na ngayon ang wedding invitation mo at nang masunog ko na ngayon din. Bilis."

My lips twisted. I measured him with my intense gaze. Hinihintay ko ring ilabas niya ang wedding invitation. Kating-kati na ang kamay ko para sunugin di ang mumunting papel na 'yon!

He innocently shifted on his seat to see me. The innocence then substituted with mild infuriation directed to me. He perked up his brow. "Again, who told you about these things?"

I cocked my head to the side. Umirap pa 'ko. "Kailangan mo pa bang malaman? Alam naman ng lahat!"

"Then, why am I not informed? Alam naman pala ng lahat... pero bakit 'yung mismong tao hindi alam na engaged na pala?" he asked seriously.

I gritted my teeth. Parang pumutok na ang ugat sa sentido ko!

"Olive's wedding. Ciara."

"What about my friend Ciara?" mariin niyang tanong. Tumaas lalo ang kilay ko. Naninimbang na talaga ang tingin. We stared at each other in blazing pressure.

I scoffed. "Wow. Friend."

He set his lips in a thin yet harsh line. He took out his phone. Madilim siyang nakatingin sa kanyang telepeno at bawat pindot doon ay mariin at halatang naiinis. Nabigla ako nang bilang nag-ring ang kanyang phone.