Drop in the Ocean (Upper East Side Three)

Chapter Five

05 - Remember

I roamed my eyes around the venue. It was very grand and expensive. Most of the attendees were businessmen and socialites that are very famous in their revolving industries.

Nakita ko roon ang iba pang mga bibigating apelyido. I saw the Villarazas, Monterazzas, Trevinos, Salvadors, Azconas and Contreras in the east part of our table. I also spotted the Zendejas, Valledares, Avellanedas, Montealegres, Del Reals and Reizo's cousin, Zavi in the west part.

Some known and famous artists and celebrities were also present at the grand event.

The waiters served the meals on our table while I was still busy talking to Creia and Aleskia, who went back to our table after.

I glanced at Reizo when I saw him got the meal in front of me. I was about to ask him about it when he called the waiter who immediately attended to him.

"Can you change this course for her?" He glanced at me, then back to the waiter. "She's allergic to peanuts." He told him, which made the guy nod his head and got the meal from Reizo.

I saw how Dashiel asked the waiter and glanced at us where he caught Reizo's eyes before nodding and instructing the waiter.

"Reizo," I called him as soon as the waiter hurriedly went back inside the kitchen.

Nakita ko ang agarang paglingon ni Reizo sa akin. Bumuntong-hininga siya at nilapit ang kamay para haplusin ang buhok ko sa likod.

"It has a crushed peanuts in its recipe, baby. You might suffer from allergies later." Mahinahon niyang sabi.

"But... it's okay naman if I won't eat that na lang. Or I can taste it?" Nagbabaka-saling pagbigyan niya.

I saw how his eyes darkened because of my last statement and shook his head.

"No, fucking way, love. I won't let you." His voice were cold. "I won't let you suffer in that situation again." Dumilim ulit ang tingin niya nang iwasan niya ang mga mata ko.

Without Reizo's knowledge about my allergies before, he didn't guard me enough with my food intake. Huli na nang malaman niya dahil hindi na ako makahinga because I suffered from a severe allergic reaction of the meal I ate and immediately rushed into the hospital.

He never talked to me within the duration of my hospitalization, blaming himself for what happened to me. Andoon lang siya nagbantay sa akin lagi kahit pa may Master's siyang inaatupag sa panahon na 'yon.

"Hey." Tawag ko sa kanya nang mapansin ang pananahimik niya sa naging usapan namin.

"Love," I called him again as I reached his face to call his attention. "I won't eat that, then. I'm sorry na. Hindi na po mauulit."

I leaned in to kiss his clenched jaw. Na ilang saglit lang ay nawala na at naialis na sa isipan ang naiisip kanina.

He waited for me to receive my meal before starting to eat his own now. After finishing our food, I decided to use the restroom.

I squeezed Reizo's hand that's currently holding mine to catch his attention in the meantime. Agad niya naman akong nilingon sa gjnawa ko.

"What is it?" He asked.

"I need to use the powder room." Bulong ko sa kanya. Nilingon niya sila Seb at nagpaalam na, but I refused.

"Huwag ka na sama, love. I can do it." Aalma pa sana siya nang magsalita si Creia.

"I can go with you. I need to use the powder room also." Sabi niya sa akin. I looked at Reizo again, and he's still looking at me.

"Sasamahan ako ni Creia. Here ka na lang, love. Talk to them." I kissed his cheek before standing up and went with Creia to fix ourselves.