NAKIKINIG lang si Alistair sa lolo ni Sakki habang umiinom ng chocolate drink na tinimpla ng matanda, unfortunately, they don't have a coffee kaya nagtyaga na lang siya sa tsokolate. Hindi maiwasan ni Alistair na mapangisi sa t'wing nababanggit ng matanda ang pangalan ng apo nito. Puring puri nito si Sakki.
"Unno raised them well, lalo na si Sakki na laging naka dikit sa Papa niya. Ingat na ingat 'yan dahil panganay at babae pa," the old man look at him with sharp eyes. Alistair just smile at him. Surprisingly, he's not afraid. Lalo na kung wala naman talaga dapat siyang ikatakot.
"Takki... ang batang 'yon, madami nang manliligaw ni Sakki ang dumaan sa kanya pero mukhang ikaw lang ang nagustuhan niya para sa kapatid." nakangiting sabi nito habang nakatingin sa malayo.
The house was like a rest house, isang palapag lang ito, hindi malaki at hindi din maliit ang bahay. That's why Alistair was surprised when he saw the huge garden just beside the house. Gawa din sa kahoy ang bahay pero halata na matagal na itong nakatayo dito.
"Magkasintahan na ba kayo ng apo ko?" bumaling sa kanya ang matanda. Alistair chugged his chocolate drink and lick the side of his lips before answering.
"Hindi pa po. We're still in courting stage..." that's what he thinks. Well, for him label is just an assurance. And if Sakki wants that label, he'll marry her in instant. No further questions. Kahit saang munisipyo at simbahan pa sila mapadpad.
"Hindi magtatagal si Sakki dito sa Pilipinas. Pagkatapos maka graduate ni Takki, sigurado na babalik na kami sa Japan." the old man said seriously while looking at him. Parang tinitignan nito ang magiging reaksyon niya sa pag-alis ni Sakki.
"Hindi ko naman po siya pipigilan. Ahm... My parents own a private plane, I can just go there whenever I want... just to see her. I guess?" nagpakawala ng mahinang tawa si Alistair. In his mind, he wanted to smack his head! Why did he need to brought up his parent's wealth?!
Humalakhak ang matanda at tinapik ang binti ni Alistair. He waved his hand in front of his face. "Mabuti kung ganoon. Ang akala ko ay pipilitin mong manatili dito ang apo ko, abat papalayasin na sana kita kung ganoon ang naisagot mo!" he said between his laugh.
Alistair let out a shaky breath. "I'm not her master or something to command her, may sariling desisyon po ang apo niyo. At nire-respeto ko po 'yon." he sincerely said.
He's not that evil. He was a manwhore, yes. But when it comes to someone decision, hindi siya makikialam.
"You are her boss, technically." napailing nalang si Alistair. The old man keeps on pushing his button, asking and asking, para itong si Sakki kung magtanong. Hindi titigil hanggat hindi nakukuha ang gustong sagot. But just like what he'd answer to Sakki.
"I'm giving you the same answer, Sir. I won't tell her to stay if she badly want to go home, to Japan. Instead, I'll support her. Kung gusto nang umuwi ng Japan ngayon ni Sakki, I am more than willing to shoulder the expenses."
The old man teasingly smile at him. "Kaya mo ba ang long distance?" he ask again.
Alistair smirked confidently. "Hindi po. I'd stay in Japan instead."
Humalakhak ang matanda sa naging sagot niya. Alistair was just smiling while watching him when he saw Sakki leaning against the frame of the sliding door. She was holding a cup in her hands, she's wearing a damn pajama pants and a spaghetti strap on top, her long hair was loosely tied and that makes his baby looks so freaking out. Wala sa oras na napainom si Alistair sa chocolate drink na nasa harapan niya, he needed to calm down!
Wala siya sa teritoryo niya para bigla nalang sunggaban ng halik ang babae. He's in front of her grandfather, for fucks sake! He calm his self and stay still on his seat. Sa halip na tumayo at salubungin ang mga labi ni Sakki ng halik, ngumisi siya sa dalaga.
