Flames and Vengeance (South Series # 1) COMPLETED- To be published

Chapter 34

Sa sobrang tagal ng traffic nakaidlip na ako, halong puyat at epekto na rin siguro ng mga nainom ko kanina. Nagising lang ako noong naramdaman kong hiniga ako.

I opened my eyes gradually. "Nagugutom ako."

He murmured something. "Wait up, I'll cook noodles."

Dahil nawala naman na 'yong antok ko kaya naligo na lang ako, it took me a few minutes to finish. I used his shirt which was long enough that even covered half of my legs and just wore one of his boxer-shorts.

I hugged his back immediately when I entered the kitchen. "Akala ko noodles lang, bakit may gyoza na."

"Gusto mo mag-rice?" Tanong niya habang nakayakap akong naglalakad siya.

"Magsasaing ka pa?"

"No. I have leftovers. I'll just fry it."

"Okay." I mumbled then sat on his bar stool. My eyes never left him, keenly watching him, dreaming of our future together, surely he'll cook for us, I have no talent for that.

"How's the case?" I asked.

"We had our first trial yesterday, it was smooth, better than I expected it to be."

"Why? What were you expecting?"

"Lots of media? Surprisingly, it was calm. I guess Miggy covered that part."

I got a spoon and tasted the soup of a beef instant noodle he cooked. "Pwedeng sa first year natin niyan, 'wag naman ganito ka high-profile? Baka makunan ako sa kaba sa iyo."

His eyes bore into mine, he smirked. "Sure. I'll just help them with their cases. And besides, I might be sleep-deprived with your cravings, then."

"Talagang family niyo lang present sa wedding?" Biglang tanong niya noong kumakain na kami.

"Yeah. Well, para daw hindi mapansin ni mommy. Sorry, gusto sana kitang isama, pero sabi nila baka daw mapansin ni mommy. Hindi nga rin ata sasama ang girlfriend ni Kuya."

"It's alright. Send me the pictures."

"Of Ate Trish?" I asked.

"Silly, not just hers, of course yours. Send mo kahit ano."

"Nude." I said, nonchalantly, halos mabilaukan siya sa gulat.

"Jesus!" He coughed. "Please don't take photos like those, what if ma-hack ka or ako? You're just gonna give me a heart attack."

"Baliw, inaasar lang kita. I'm not that weird. Mas maatake ang mommy ko."

"Kailan tayo magkikita?" Pag-iiba niya ng usapan.

"Kailan mo ba ako gustong makita?"

His brow furrowed. "Kung pwede lang 'wag kang pakawalan..."

"I'll be here on the 31st?"

"You'll spend New year's eve with me?" He asked, all excited.

"Yeah. I already told my mom. I think expected naman, I mean alam nilang anniversary natin."

He looked at me meaningfully. I stared back cluelessly.

"What?"

"Wala. Bawal kang tignan?" Nakangiting sabi niya.

"Anong oras mo ako ihahatid bukas sa condo?"