Hide And Seek (A Series #4)

Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Graduation

Ngumuso ako ng pumasok sa kanyang unit. This is my first in his condo and I felt nervous, somehow. Binuksan niya ang pinto at ako ang pinauna niyang pumasok.

Bumungad sa aking ang malaki niyang sala at agad namang naglalakbay ang aking tingin sa ma-espasyong tahanan. He's got a second floor with only a few steps and that is towards the first room with glass walls which is his study room. Sa kanan ko naman ay naroon ang kanyang kusina. His tall curtains are closed and I figured out it has a wide view of the city. Pinaghalong puti, itim, brown at gray ang kanyang unit. It is very Fidai Augustine.

Naramdaman ko ang bumababa na haplos ng kanyang kamay sa aking baywang. I also felt his breathing near my ears too when he leaned his cheek on my head.

"Do you like it?" mahina niyang bulong.

Ngumiti ako at tumango. "It's very clean and so like you."

"Let's check out the rooms. I'll be your tour guide," he grinned.

Tinuro ko ang second floor. "Doon?"

"Uhuh."

Giniya niya ako patungo sa direksyon ng ikalawang palapag. He's got four rooms. One guest room, one for his personal workouts, one for his study, and one for his Master's bedroom. Mas malaki ang kanyang kwarto at may patyo kung saan pwedeng kakainin kung gustong sa kwarto lang.

"My twin recommended a balcony," aniya.

"Maganda naman na may ganoon. Makapag-chill ka early in the morning or even evening,"

"Hmm, it's gonna be your favorite spot of my room." nakangisi niyang komento.

Natawa naman ako. He's getting boastful nowadays. Or rather, so full of confidence and more touchy. Ngumisi lamang siya at pasinghot na humalik sa aking ulo habang lumilinga ako sa kabuuan ng silid.

He's got a bigger bed than mine. Maliwanag ang kanyang kwarto dahil sa kulay ng pintura, katulad pa rin ng tema noong nasa labas. Even the smallest carve on the corners made me appreciate how detailed this place is.

"Who cleans the place?" tanong ko at doon ko napansin na patuloy pa siyang sunod ng sunod sa akin.

"Me. I rarely sleep here before."

Nagtaas ako ng kilay. "Really? Saan ka tumutuloy kung hindi dito?"

"Home. Figueroa Mansion." tipid niyang tugon at inabot ang aking baywang.

"Ikaw ang nagdisenyo?"

Tumango siya at pinapaikot ang dulo ng aking buhok sa kanyang daliri. Tinagilid niya ang kanyang ulo sa akin. 

"You have comments? I'm happy to hear any feedback for a change, darling."

Ngumuso ako at umiling. "I'm no expert, but your place is amazing, Augustine. I wanna live here," tawa ko.

"Please do." mabilis niyang agap.

I chuckled heartily. "Sa kusina naman tayo,"

He breathed hoarsely and I guided him out to his room. Pababa na sana kami nang nasilayan ko ang study room niya. I stopped in my tracks and pushed his glass door. Hindi ako pumasok, tumingin lang sa loob.

May puting minimalist lampshade sa tabi ng kanyang lamesa. May isang long couch siya at self naman na may mga libro at mga nakaframe na certificates. An achiever bachelor too, huh?

Hinayaan niya akong maglakad pababa ng palapag at papasok naman sa kusina. Panghuling destinasyon sa unit niya. I admired how clean the area is. From the cupboards down to the black countertop and wooden four seater dining table.