Hurricane (Disaster Series #1)

Kabanata 46

Turns

That midnight drive that we had was the piece of peace that kept me going for more workdays. Dahil ngayon, nakayuko na naman ako sa mga modular classes ko, pagkatapos na pagkatapos kong magbasa ng iilang pages ng mga financial reports.

I was focusing on one topic of a particular subject when someone knocked on my office's door. Napabuntong-hininga ako at napahilot sa sentido ko.

'Saka ko itinabi muna ang mga modules dahil nakakahiya naman na dinadala ko pa talaga rito ang klase sa trabaho. Well, it's my breaktime but still, it's not a good example.

"Come in."

"Good afternoon."

Napaahon ako mula sa pagkakasandal sa swivel chair ko nang pumasok si Luci, taliwas sa inaasahan kong sinumang papasok.

He's wearing his dress shirt with its first three buttons open, showing a peek of his hard chest. The cuffs were also folded up until his elbows, showing the light matting of hair on his forearms and the veins that noticeably protruded there.

Sa kaliwang kamay ay dala niya ang isang paper bag.

"Your team told me you didn't go out for your lunch," sabi niya 'saka pinasadahan ng tingin ang table ko na puno ng patong-patong na papel.

"Uh, magpapahatid na sana ako ng pagkain sa pantry pagkatapos lang nitong iilang gagawin ko."

He nodded and went near me after putting the paper bag on my coffee table. Ipinatong niya ang dalawang kamay sa magkabilang arm brace ng swivel chair ko, ikinukulong ako sa gitna nito.

He then crouched just to a plant a feathery kiss on my forehead.

I closed my eyes momentarily.

"I dropped by to bring you lunch." Ginagap niya ang siko ko at inalalayan papunta sa coffee table.

But he dropped by? Mas malayo naman ang Herrera International Inc. kesa sa Donahue Alcuesta ah?

"Are you having trouble with work? Classes? I can help you with that." He looked extra attentive as he examined my expression.

I smiled upon his worry 'saka ako umiling. Kaya ko naman, it's just that Dad's office sent me another loads of paper today, na ngayon din ang due.

Hindi rin naman si Dad ang direktang nagbibigay nito sa akin dahil nga wala siya at may inaasikaso pa abroad. Ang iniwan niya ay si Tita Ada para pansamantalang palitan ang trabaho niya.

"I'm fine. Ikaw? Did you have your lunch already? 'Di ba sabi mo may meeting pa kayo sa company ngayong alas dos?"

I watched him as he got out lunch boxes from the paper bag he brought. It was all complete with main course, desserts, and drinks. Tinulungan ko na siya sa pagse-set up ng iba para mas mapadali.

"I didn't have lunch yet. I want to eat with you. Besides, I still have an hour left before that meeting."

Something about our set up tugged my heart. Abala siya sa paghahalo noong sauce ng pasta nang tumayo ako para yakapin siya ng mahigpit.

He chuckled with my sudden action. His right hand gently held my left elbow while his right hand slightly brushed my hair. I pursed my lips and hugged him tighter.

"What's wrong baby, hmm?" he whispered on my ear soothingly.

"Did something make you upset today? You can tell me," marahan niyang dagdag.

Tanging iling lang ang isinagot ko at mas nagsumiksik pa sa dibdib niya.

"Wala, let's just stay like this for a while," namamaos na sagot ko.