His Desirable Promise

CHAPTER 2

KIANNA'S POV

Natulog na rin ako pagkatapos ang pagmumuni-muni ko sa balcony ko. Kahit iniisip ko pa rin na kung bakit nandoon siya sa labas ng bahay namin sa kalagitnaan ng gabi? Kahit gusto ko man na bumaba para puntahan siya di ko na ginawa. Pagod na rin ako.

"Good morning mom, dad. Where are you going? It's still 6 in the morning." I greeted.

"Good morning anak. We have an urgent meeting in the company. We have to go. I'll accompany your dad. Baka sumakit na naman yung paa, eh hindi naman nagpapigil na hindi pumunta." Reklamo ni mom at tinignan si dad ng matalim. Tinatawanan niya lang si mom.

"Hon. I'm okay. And besides, I want to see it myself kung ano bang problema sa opisina."

I saw mom just rolled her eyes as if she lose the bet. "Fine.... Fine... Let's go. Anak, mauna muna kami. Para na rin matapos namin ng maaga yung problema sa opisina."

"Sure, mom. Take care. Just tell me what happened. And you dad, huwag matigas ang ulo. At baka sumakit na naman ang paa mo." Pagbibiro ko.

He laughed on what I said. "Okay Kianna Beatrice. Don't worry. Susunod ako sa mom mo."

"Dad, don't mention my second name. It irritates me!" Asar na sabi ko. Dad just laughed because of my reaction.

"Go ahead, mom, dad. Baka ma-late kayo." Dagdag ko.

"Okay anak. Bye!" Paalam nila.

I was about to go inside my car when I saw our family service. The driver went outside the car. It's him again.

"Ano ang ginagawa mo dito? Mom and dad is already at the office." Casual kong saad.

"Your parents sent me here and wants me to drive you back to the company." He said as he open the door at the back. 

I stared at him for a moment and just go inside the car. Ano na naman ang problema at bakit pinasundo nila ako? May family driver naman kami. Bakit sa kaniya pa nila ako pinasundo?

"May problema ba sa office?" I ask as he started driving.

"Wala naman pong problema. Ang alam ko lang po, pinapasundo kayo ng parents niyo." He glimpse at the mirror.

Natahimik ang sasakyan habang bumabyahe. I felt an awkwardness around us. Tumikhim ako bago magsalita.

"Ahm. Hildius, right? I-i'm sorry for what I acted for the last month. I know I am being rude and that's not good at all. I am sorry for being an attitude to you. And...thank you for helping me when everytime I am...drunk... You know..." Napangiwi ako sa sinabi ko sa huli.

Mataman itong natawa. "I understand you ma'am. Kaya hinahayaan ko na lang po na sungitan niyo ako." Natawa ito saglit bago magpatuloy. "And, this is the first time that you called me by my name, ma'am." Di nakatakas sa akin ang pag-ngiti nito.

"Come again? What's your name?" I ask in a lower voice.

He chuckled softly and he looked at me at the rear view mirror for a second before he stared back at the road.

"I am Hildius Grey Dela Fuentes, ma'am." Casual nitong sabi. He's kinda hot while he is driving. He's so serious and somewhat I felt a little bit of weird feeling that I can't explain.

I shooked my head. What are you thinking Kianna?!

I took away my gaze at him 'coz I don't know what to do if he caught me staring at him.

"Are you okay...ma'am?" He ask.

"Y-yes, I'm okay. Why?"

"Nothing. I just noticed that you're quiet." I gave him an intent look.