How Did We End Up This Way

Chapter 6

Gavin's POV

As I was sliding my phone into the back pocket of my pants while heading back to where we were seated, I halted after that someone wasn't included in the figures my sight spotted on. I also saw an empty bottle of Hennessy on the table where I left her.

Creasing my forehead, I turned to Sevec who was probably busy texting on his phone.

Binangga ko ang tuhod niya.

"Where's Nareen?" I asked him before peaking a sideward glance at the glass, which was most likely used as a platform to drink something that shouldn't be drunk.

"She went in the comfort room with Moara."

"Why did you let her drink that Hennessy?"

"I see no reason for her not to be. Why are you so pressed?"

I heaved out a sigh. I also see no reason why I let Sev take care of Nareen for a moment.

"Are you having early-onset dementia, Sev? She also got drunk the last time we came here and vanished. We lost her for hours, you idiot."

Kumunot ang noo niya at tumayo sa kinauupuan.

"When did this happen?" Gulong-gulo ang mukha niya hanggang sa mapatingin siya sa akin. "You mean that time when we—"

"Yes." I cut him off.

Sumeryoso ang itsura niya. He should be worried.

Tinalikuran ko siya upang puntahan sana sila sa CR nang mga babae, kaso hindi pa ako nakakahakbang ay susuray-suray na imahe ni Moara ang nakita ko.

"Where's Nareen?" I asked her before she could even come near our mates.

"Iniwan niya 'ko do'n sa CR *hik*. Hinalughog ko pa buong cubicle, wala naman *hik* siya kaya akala ko nauna na siya dito."

"Well, she's not here as you thought." Hinarap ko ulit si Sevec. "Let's tryna find her. I'm sure she's still within the proximity of the place considering her situation, which is thanks to you, by the way."

"Fine. Tawagan ko lang sila Glean saglit."

"No. If you tell them what happened, they will surely hell for leather to return here. Hindi pa nila naihahatid si Zech."

He smirked. "You're quite a talker, Gav. Ikaw pa, eh you have a motto. Zech's safety first before anything else."

"Go inform him about everything. Make sure you include the one who provoked Nareen to taste Hennessy. Good luck. Magpapakape na lang ako." I patted his shoulder before turning around and facing our mates, half-conscious but totally drunk.

"Is it okay if we leave you here for a while?"

"Saan kayo pupunta?" Angela asked.

"Nawawala kasi si Nareen. Hanapin lang namin, baka lumabas lang." Ngumiti ako.

"Si Nareen? Bakit nasaan si Nareen?"

"She was with Moara kanina but she's currently out of sight."

"Gusto niyo bang tulungan namin kayo?"

Once again, I smiled.

"Don't worry, Sev will go all out makita lang siya. Dahil kung hindi, mag-donate na kayo para sa tinapay."

"HAHAHA. Ayan kasi, Sevec. Promotor ng inuman." Moreno mocked. Sumimangot lang naman ang huli at tumabi sa akin.

"Balik din kami agad. Feel yourself at ease."