Fourth of July

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

HIS POV

I sighed heavily as I massaged the bridge of my nose. Sumasakit na 'yung ulo ko dahil sa kulang sa tulog. Ilang gabi na rin kasi akong puyat dahil sa trabaho ko.

Napatingin ako sa laptop kong naka-bukas, pati 'yung mga folders na dala-dala ko pa rito sa Greece. I cleaned them up all and arranged everything. I picked up my phone and called someone.

Wala pang ilang minuto ay agad niyang sinagot 'yon.

"What?"

"Everything's good?" I asked him while fixing my coat.

"Don't know. Jallen's working on everything. Let me add him on this call.." Jairus said and yawned after. Mukhang kakagising lang din niya. Nag-hold muna sandali 'yung linya at maya-maya'y naririnig na namin ang boses niya.

Mabuti na lang at pinasunod ko 'yung kambal dito sa Greece para sa plano kong 'to. Hindi naman sila umangal dahil babayaran ko naman sila. Gusto rin daw nilang masaksihan ang pasabog na mangyayari mamaya.

Maingay ang linya ng kambal kaya nag-mute muna 'ko. I looked at Chelsea who's still sleeping in her bed. She was sleeping peacefully with her mouth slightly opened. I chuckled and went in the verranda. Doon ko lang ni-loud speaker ang phone ko. Bitbit ko pa ang tasa ng kape na iniinom ko.

"Twins, any updates?"

"After lunch pa magsisimula 'yung press conference. I suggest na mag pa-late na kayo ng punta. Para grand entrance." Sabi pa ni Jallen.

"Sunod na 'ko d'yan. Ligo lang ako." Sabi pa ni Jairus at nag-leave na sa call. Kami nalang ni Jallen ang naiwan. I made sure that everything's fine for the big surprise that will happen later.

"Thanks, bud. I owe you big time."

"Fucking thanks won't be enough. Pay me, jerk."

I chuckled and nodded my head as if he can see me. I ended the call and continue fixing myself.

Lumapit ako sa kama kung saan natutulog pa rin si Chelsea. Yakap-yakap niya 'yung unan na ginamit ko. I couldn't help but to smile as I stare at her beautiful and angelic face.

The first time that I laid my eyes on her in bar, she never leaves my mind. Like she had put a spell on me and I was captivated by her. As if she bewitched me.

"I could stare at you for the whole day and I promise, I will never get tired." I whispered and planted a soft kiss on her forehead. I felt my phone vibrated inside my pocket so I went outside her room. It was my Mom. Sa baba na 'ko nakipag-usap sa kaniya, dito ko na lang din hihintayin si Chelsea dahil alam kong kailangan niya pang mag-ayos.

Mom asked me if I was really sure about this one. It would probably make a big scene and I know how much it would affect me.. even her. But it's now or never. I couldn't think of anything to help her, ito lang.

I know how nervous Chelsea can be later, but I assured her that I'll be right beside her no matter what happens.

Matagal-tagal din kaming nag-usap ni Mommy hanggang sa nakatanggap ako ng text galing sa kambal na dumarami na raw ang tao do'n sa press con.

I was about to go back to her room to see what she's doing but my feet got stuck from where I was standing when I see her walking down the stairs wearing the maroon and gray backless glittery dress.

Pakiramdam ko'y tumigil ang pag-hinga ko at bumagal ang takbo ng oras. Ni wala akong makitang ibang tao sa paligid namin. It's just her. I can't see nobody but her.

"Hey." She greeted me with a smile nang makarating na siya sa tabi ko.

I blinked my eyes twice and cleared my throat. "You're gorgeous."