Therrie's Thirty Days of Temperamental Cycle

Chapter 6: Joy

"We're here," anunsyo ng lalaking kasama ni Therrie sa taxi. She thought he seems hot.

Tinanaw naman nito kung nasaan silang dalawa. Some people went in and out of the place. The place seems to be too crowded at night and she doesn't know what to feel like, but she has to get away from where she was so it's a nice place for her to be where she is right now.

Mabuting nang magpakalayo-layo. It would be nice for her to go away. Iyon naman ang punto nang pagtakas niya.

"This is a nightclub..." ani Therrie, still examining the place, looking around if her friend and boyfriend followed her here.

"Obviously." Ngisi pa ng lalaki. "I work here as a bartender and I know you don't care about that. I'm just saying since you don't know me and vice versa. I just wanna say that I'm not a bad guy." There was a long pause before he continues, "so... are you coming with me inside?" he invited and Therrie just nodded, easy as that.

The guy she was with paid for their ride and then she hopped out of the vehicle following him heading inside the night club. She has no interest of doing anything tonight. Pasado alas y sais pa lamang ng gabi. Hindi pa gano'n kadilim ang kalangitan ngunit nagbabadya na ang tuluyang paglubog ng araw at ang pagdungaw ng buwan sa maulap na kalangitan. Malamig ang ihip ng hangin. She was just rubbing her hand on her arms so she'll get some heat out of it.

"Hey, lady," pagtawag nito sa pansin ni Therrie. Hinabol naman nito ang paglalakad at sumabay sa paglalakad nito. Tinitigan naman ito ni Therrie. Nakangisi namang sinulyapan siya ng lalaki. "So, what's your name? And why does it look like you're running away from something... or maybe someone? Which is which, huh? Are you a fugitive whom trying to get away for the night and live like it's the end of the world?"

Tawa pa ng lalaki, but Therrie didn't seem to find it funny.

"Nope," tipid nitong sagot sa lalaki. Sa dami ba namang sinabi nito, iyon lang din ang naging sagot niya. "But... maybe. My name's Therrie."

"I see..." the guy uttered, nodding his head. "Well, I'm Arkin. Arkin Webb, if you want to add me on Facebook. Nice to meet you, Therrie."

Nakipagkamay ang lalaki kay Therrie at malugod naman niya iyong tinanggap. His hands were soft and it's not rough as she expected it to be. Hindi rin iyon pasmado o kaya naman mamasa-masa. Though iba pa rin ang hagod ng kamay ni Hernan kaysa kay Arkin. Hernan uses some type of skin lotion and softener and her mind just flew to Hernan and his sexual attractions on him, but because of what happened earlier, nanggigil talaga siya ginawa ng kaibigan niya.

Carmen's a bitch. Tutulong-tulong pero ta-traydorin.

"So, what are you up to for today?" he asked.

Napakunot naman ng noo si Therrie saka dahan-dahang umiling. "Hindi ko alam... ano bang gagawin mo rito ngayon—ay no, you work here nga pala. So, you're a bartender, right?"

Arkin nodded. "Yup. That's what I've mentioned earlier." Napakamot pa ito sa kanyang ulo at bahagyang umangat ang suot nitong shirt dahilan para mahagip ni Therrie ang ibabang parte ng katawan nito.

Mabuhok siya. Iyon kaagad ang pumasok sa kanyang isip. Though he's far from what Hernan is, clean and shaved, this guy screams rugged and rough and she thought Bianca would totally go for this man. He seems funny and cute.

"Do you want to stay?" he offered, wiggling his brow.

"Can I?" she questioned, wondering.

He chuckled, nodding his head. "Of course, you can. If anyone asked tell them you're with me and they won't even try bothering you."

"Oooh," Therrie swooned. "Who are you, mister?"

"Well, I'm just Arkin, this club's bartender. That's not a big of a deal, right?" He giggled. Umiling naman si Therrie. "So, have you been here or do you still want me to tour you around? My shift will start in ten minutes though, but I can always spare time for you. We're friends now, right?"