Hindi namalayan ng dalawa na may ilang minuto na silang pinagmamasdan ni Sam.
The two sat close together, deep in conversation. Matt's hand rested on Sarah's lap , holding her hands, and his head is bent whispering something in her ear. The air of close intimacy left Sam with a hole in his gut. A muscle worked in his jaw .At that moment he wants to push Matteo away from Sarah. He wants to be the one consoling her.
Sarah saw his disapproving stare. He crossed his arms in front of his chest , and just kept on staring at them. HIndi natagalan ni Sarah ang tension, tumayo ito.
"Are you leaving?"
"Yes, I have a meeting with my manager but hoping to talk to you in private if I may?"
"Sure, what is it?" Kinuha ang frozen yogourt na dala dala ni Matt, at uumpisahan sanang kainin ng marinig ang pigil na galit na boses ni Sam.
"I said, private."
"Matt is family, whatever you say , he can hear too."
Nakahalata naman si Matt, kaya ito na mismo ang nagsabing: It's ok Sars, I just dropped by to see how you doing, will come by again later after work, will you be home? I promised Kevin, I will help him built his new lego."
"Yes , will be here. see you then." Bumeso si Matt, at tinanguan si Sam bago tuluyang umalis.
Ilang minuto ng nakaalis si Matt, ay hindi pa rin nagsasalita si Sam. Nakatayo lang ito sa harap ni Sarah na nakaupo na uli sa likod ng office desk niya. HInihintay kung ano ang sasabihin ng kaharap. They studied each other for a few more moments then Sam took a deep breath.
"Who is Matteo in your life?What role does he plays in my son's life? And don't tell me it's not my business!"
Sarah did not like his tone. "I refuse to talk Matt with you. He has nothing to do with you."
Annoyance surged. He narrowed his eyes and studied her.He muttered something under his breath , if it involves my son, rest assure it is my business."
Pigil na pigil ang galit ni Sarah, "siguro naman sa sandaling oras na nakasama mo si Kevin kahapon , nakita mo na kung paano ko siya napalaki katulong ng mga taong malapit sa amin. May nakita ka bang dapat mong ikabahala?"
Nagkatitigan na naman sila. Hindi nakakibo si Sam. Napahiya ito sa sarili. Hindi niya maintindihan kung ano ang pumasok sa utak niya at ganoon ang naging reaction niya sa nakitang closeness nina Matt at Sarah.Bakit para siyang teen ager na nagseselos at naghahanap ng paraan para maipakita ang nararamdamang galit , yun nga lang sa maling paraan. Ginagamit niya si Kevin.
"Tell me, may nakita ka ba?" Galit na tanong uli ni Sarah.
"I am sorry, just lost it , seeing you cuddling with him when just a moment ago, you were kissing me back. Why did you kiss me back like that if you are intimate with him?"
Namula si Sarah.Hindi nakakibo. Hindi naman niya pwedeng aminin na nuon pa minahal na niya ito.
He leaned over her until his mouth was mere inches from hers. "Why, answer me damn it!"
Hindi pa rin makakibo si Sarah.
"I know why. It is because you liked it as much as I do."
Napalunok si Sarah, hiyang hiya sa sarili. Pinilit tumingin ng diretso kay Sam, Nanginginig ang boses na sinabi. "I don't know why I did, siguro nadala din ako sa paghalik mo. Magaling kang humalik, kaya hindi kataka takang lahat ng halikan mo, nadadala at nakakalimot. Sana lang din huwag kang basta basta na lang din nanghahalik."
"Hindi ako basta basta nanghahalik. Pinipili ko lang. Now will you answer me please who is Matteo to you and to my son?"
"He is a very close friend?"
