Visual of Elysian (Abstract Series #2)

Chapter 3

"Asawa mo."

Nang makabawi sa gulat, agad ko siyang inirapan na mukhang inaasahan na niya. He barked a laugh, gathering attentions from the students nearby.

"Araw-araw ka bang may period? Sobrang sungit mo sa akin palagi," he said with a little smile on his lips.

"Why are you here? Akala ko ba umuwi ka na?" I asked, ignoring his current question.

He clicked his lips. "Unfortunately for you, sabay tayong pupunta sa condo."

I was about to protest when he shut me up through his forefinger touching my lips. Sa hindi malamang dahilan, kumabog nang malakas ang puso ko kaya mabilis kong inalis ang daliri niya sa labi ko.

"Your father's order," he replied, knowing I will never defy my father.

I only stared at him, wanting to say for more but at the end, I let out a loud sigh, showing my defeat.

"Good!" He clapped his hand twice. "You can wait here. Kukunin ko lang ang kotse sa parking lot."

He was about to leave but I grabbed his arm. Lumingon siya ulit at tiningnan ang kamay kong nakahawak sa braso niya.

I heard some whispers so I let his arm go. Nakalimutan ko ang reputasyon ng lalaki kaya padalos-dalos ang kilos ko.

"Tinted ba ang kotse mo?" tanong ko, kinakabahan pa rin sa mga estudyanteng nasa paligid.

His parted lips turned into a line and then, it switched into a grin. Gusto ko siyang sabunutan dahil mukhang may iniisip na naman siyang kalokohan.

"Why are you asking? Are you thinking of something, perhaps…" He gasped, acting surprised. "Making ou—Ouch!"

Hinampas ko ang balikat niya para patigilin siya sa kung anumang gusto niyang sabihin. What do I expect from him?

"I just don't want us to be seen!" I snarled angrily at him. "Kunin mo na nga lang ang kotse mo para makaalis na tayo!"

May ngisi siyang sumaludo bago naglakad paalis. I roamed my eyes around and felt relieved when no one is looking in our direction.

Ayaw kong ma-associate kay Aid. People will think ill of me to be seen with him. 

After a while, a black tinted car stopped in front of me and before he can even open the window, I went inside Aid's car. Medyo nagulat pa siya sa mabilis kong kilos.

"You really hate me that much?" seryoso niyang tanong habang sinusuot ko ang seatbelt.

Bothered by his question, I focused my attention on the book I am currently reading. 

Nang hindi siya nakakuha ng sagot sa akin, minaneho na niya ang kotse. The whole ride is so silent that I finished three chapters.

"Nandito na tayo," he announced when the car stopped.

Binalik ko ang libro sa bag at lumabas na. While waiting for the elevator to open, I felt so nervous with the reason I have no idea about.

Kahit nang makarating na kami sa tamang floor, malakas pa rin ang kabog ng puso ko. And I hate it! How can he affect me like this?

"You will have the master bedroom."

Nilingon ko siyang inoobserbahan din ang loob ng condo. 

"How about you?" I asked, trying to open a conversation after the awkward silence.

Tinaasan niya ako ng kilay. "Sa guest room. Do I have a choice?"

I was offended with his tone. Mas lalo lang umusbong ang inis ko sa kanya kaya padabog akong pumasok sa pinakaunang kwarto na nakita ko.