Flames of the Night (Flames Series #1)

CHAPTER 24

Chapter 24

“Where are we?” I asked Kleinary when she stopped the car in front of a building.

“In my haven,” she replied and I knew she’s referring to her place where she makes her clothing designs.

Nang bumaba ito sa kotse ay sumunod ako sa kanya. Pagkapasok pa lang sa loob ay bumungad sa akin ang iilang nakahilerang mga mannequin sa gilid na may suot na iba’t ibang disensyo ng damit. May nakaharang lang sa harapan no’n para hindi matumba dahil sinadya nilang gawing display ang mga iyon.

I wasn’t able to observe the whole place when Kleinary took the elevator so I followed her until we reached a wide room where some people are busy tailoring some clothes. Sa gilid ay may espasyo kung saan nakalagay ang iba’t bang kulay at uri ng nakarolyong mga tela at halatang hindi pa nagagamit.

“Why did you bring me here?” I asked because this was my first time to be here.

Kleinary faced me and answered, “I like your curves and I will take your body shape as my reference for the new design I will make,” then she winked at me.

I just shook my head. She can personally ask for my size. She doesn’t have to bring me here, but anyway, it’s better this way so I could get a chance to see how her line of business works.

Pumasok kami ni Kleinary sa isang dressing room at doon ay kinuha nga niya ang size ko. I don’t know why she has to use my size. Wala namang kaso ‘yon sa’kin, but I was like, why me? She also has a curve and she’s a bit taller than me. I wonder why she’s not using hers.

She told me that there will be a contest in her school and she decided to join. Iyon nga at ako raw ang gusto niyang gawing reference. Habang abala siya sa pagkuha ng sukat sa akin, tumunog ang phone ko at hindi na ako magugulat kung sino iyong tumatawag.

“Hey.”

[Where are you?]

“Your sister brought me in her place.” Nang sabihin ko ‘yon ay saktong nilingon ako ni Kleinary. Klein asked if he can talk to his sister so I agreed. “Your brother wants to talk to you,” I told Kleinary and handed her the phone. Her brows met before she took it. I don’t know what her brother told her, I just noticed the side of her lips lifted.

“Bakit Tatay ka ba niya at manliligaw ba niya ako para kailangan ko pa siyang ipaalam sa’yo?” tanong nito sa Kuya niya at hindi ko maiwasang matawa. Hindi ko alam kung anong sinabi ni Klein sa kanya, ang alam ko lang ay nagtatalo na naman silang dalawa.

“Argh! You’re so annoying, but sorry bro, she’s mine today,” then she hung up. “Sorry, I ended the call. Nakakainis kasi ang kumag na ‘yon.” Natawa lang ako sa sinabi nito.

Sanay na kasi ako sa ganyang ugali nila. At their age, they still fight. But that doesn’t mean they hate each other. Klein was actually so protective of his sister. Sadyang ganyan lang talaga nila tratuhin ang isa’t isa.

The weekend came when Klein asked me to go on a two-day vacation at the beach. Pumayag naman ako para kahit papaano ay marefresh ang utak niya. Kapag nasa bahay kasi ay nagtatrabaho pa rin siya.

I was busy putting my lipstick on and I didn’t realize that he already parked the car near the restaurant where he reserved. Mag-aalas syete na kasi at hindi pa kami nagdidinner. Klein faced me and as he waited me to finish doing my things, he watched me.

“Why do girls love to wear lipstick?” he asked, still watching me.

I pressed my lips to fix the lipstick I put on and even pouted in front of my small mirror to see if it’s okay now. “Well, we, girls believed that wearing lipstick adds some confidence to ourselves. It makes us look more powerful and makes us stand out. Also wearing lipstick allows us to look more attractive,” I answered.