Wounded Heart (Heart Series #1)

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

After my session, I decided to go to the mall. Kuya Arc wanted to go home now but he doesn't want to leave me here. Naalala ko na naman tuloy ang reaksyon niya kanina. He seemed to see a ghost the moment he saw Dr. Leah who happened to be Ate Luna's sister. What a small world.

"Kuya Arc, can you drop me off to Altair's office?" I asked him after I bought some clothes.

He raised a brow and looked at me in awe. "The fuck?"

Natawa ako sa kanya. I just realized that they haven't know that I had some interactions with Altair. "Relax, Kuya Arc. We're already okay and we have talked about our past. We're casual naman."

"Yeah, sure. What time would you go home?" tanong niya habang naglalakad na kami papunta sa sasakyan.

"I'm not yet sure. I'll just text anyone of you," I replied.

Dire-diretso na 'ko sa office ni Altair dahil nagsabi naman ako sa kanya na pupunta ako ngayon. Funny to think that it was actually his office and not Zach's the last time I visit. Kaya pala pamilyar ang amoy. Right now, kailangan kong makita ang CCTV footage para mai-report kay Atty. Guevera.

"Good morning po, Ma'am Bellatrix. May kausap lang po sandali si Architect Rivera pero puwede na po kayong pumasok sa office niya," his secretary said.

"Thank you." Umupo muna ako sa may couch habang naghihintay sa kanya. I felt a little bored so I sat on the chair in front of his table. Napaayos at aliwalas ng table niya. There I saw his personalized stamp. His signature is unique and it looks elegant.

"Parang bagay sa 'kin," I whispered. I saw his calling cards on his desk so I grabbed one. Sinubukan kong gayahin ang pagkakasulat niya ng apelyido niya sa likod ng calling card. Pinalitan ko lang ng Bellatrix ang pangalan. I think it fits my name well.

I smiled while I adore my signature. Bellatrix Rivera sounds great. Engr. Bellatrix Rivera. "Wait. Trixie, relax. You're not even back together, okay?" bulong ko sa sarili.

After a moment, footsteps and indistinct chatters hit my ears. Dali-Dali kong inayos uli ang desk ni Altair. Hindi ko pa man naitatapon ang calling card ay bumukas na ang pinto kaya nailagay ko na lang uli 'yon kasama ang iba pang calling cards.

"Hey! Good afternoon." I smiled as I greet him but it faded as soon as I saw Iya with him.

"Oh, there you are. It's been four months since our last meeting. You're back here, huh." Bakas sa boses niya ang pang-iinis.

I gave her my sweet smile. "Oh, yeah. Well, I don't really wanna go back here to see a bitch. I'm here to see Architect Rivera."

Agad siyang humakbang palapit sa 'kin. "Did you just call me bitch?" she said and narrowed her gaze.

I faked a laugh. "Oh, come on. You were the one who said that, not me. I did not mention anyone."

Altair held her arms. "Iya, just go. Mamaya na natin pag-usapan 'yong project. Don't make a scene here."

Hinatak agad ni Iya ang braso niya bago umalis. I saw how she rolled her eyes before finally leaving. Nawala tuloy ang pagiging good mood ko kanina. Epalna babaeng 'yan.

"Hey, Trixie, stop frowning. She's gone."

Umirap ako na padabog na bumalik sa pagkakaupo. "What? Stop staring at me!"

"Kalma, lang. Sungit mo naman." He sat on his swivel chair. "Huy, sorry na. I was just taking to her about the project," he said and lick his lower lip.

My lips parted when he moved his face closer to me. Our faces were only about two inches apart! Gusto kong lumayo pero hindi ko magawa lalo na nang bumaba ang tingin niya sa labi ko. Gagi wala pa nga 'kong first kiss! Alam niya naman na sa kasal ko gustong mangyari ang first kiss ko.