Adi's POV
"What took you so long, Adi?" Talliah groaned while complaining about my tardiness.
I found her outside the gates sa kabilang kanto pa dahil sa sobrang hiya niya. She's wearing a simple dark blue chiffon long sleeved dress unlike my baby blue ankle length cottage core floral dress with a long slit on its left side. We are both wearing 3 inch high heels that matched the color of our clothes. Our hairs were both styled in a messy bun to expose the daring design of our backs especially Talliah's, ang sexy ng likod niya and that's why I better look after her all through the night. Medyo nakakatakot pa naman si Mr. It's Complicated.
"I just met a few people kasi, ang you see may kaklase pala tayo na Danica yung name. Also, she seems to know you though I can't remember anong ambag niya sa buhay ko noon para maging familiar siya sakin." I started blabbering what happened inside nung hindi pa siya nakakarating.
"What? Come again? Sinong may kilala sa akin?" she said while glancing at me.
"I told you. The name's Danica—"
"Danica. You mean Danica dela Costa? That Danica dela Costa?"
"So you knew her?" I asked for affirmation.
"Don't tell me hindi mo yung kilala. Nakalimutan mo ba anong ginawa nung fake human na yun sa—"
"Good evening ladies, enjoy!" I smiled at the house butler who greeted us when we passed by the gates. Class Pres is probably inside now.
"As I was saying may kasalanan siya sa'yo kaya familiar ang existence niya sa buhay mo." I don't get it. Mukha naman siyang friendly at approachable, we also had same taste.
"Alam mo, just let bygones be bygones. Five years na ang nakalipas, we grew up with time so let the past bury itself behind our new versions."
"Nope, ipapaalala ko sa'yo kung anong ginawa niya. Lahat-lahat ng ginawa at kasalanan niya sa—"
"Gio?" This is the only word that escaped from my lips. The scent that I happened to have a whiff a while ago really belonged to him. He now has a manly build with broad shoulders and tall demeanor.
"Adi." I can feel my stomach churning when I hear his voice. It's really him. After five long years, he's now standing in front of me. I can feel my tears welling up as my sight starts to blur.
Despite this overwhelming emotion I can't muster up the courage to run into him, hug him and recite all my rants that piled up all these years. I looked at Danica's clinging hand on Gio's arms, so he's Van. Oo nga naman, Giovanni Hernandez. Bakit hindi ko 'to naisip kanina?
"Hey, okay ka lang? Magwo-walk out ka ba? Sabihan mo ako para sabunutan ko 'yang linta bago tayo umuwi." My anxious thoughts were interrupted by Talliah's whisper. I'm really lucky to have her.
"Kamusta?" I asked him while flashing a sweet yet distant smile. I don't know how to react, alam kong naiiyak na ako pero walang lumalabas na luha. Thankfully, I don't want to look pathetic at all.
Instead of answering my greetings, he removed Danica's hand from his arms and took large strides in order to reach my current position. In a span of short seconds, I can now feel his warmth.
Aha, this is what I wanted to do a while ago but I'm such a coward to do so. His embrace lasted for I think a minute before finally letting me go but he cupped my face afterwards.
"You're still so cute. How I missed this face. Na-miss mo ba ako Adi?" Is he this straight forward five years ago?
I looked at his face once again, a face full of excitement and eyes full of anticipation. I can understand his emotions even though he's not muttering anything but he did something that shocked each person in the whole place.
My eyes widened when I felt a damp and soft flesh on the left corner of my lips. I can't move as if I'm petrified at the same time glued to where I am standing. My head is swimming above the clouds as the line of the song from the car's stereo repeatedly plays in my mind.
Kiss me once 'cause you know I had a long night~
What's happening? I can feel our classmates' gaze at the show they're currently watching. What happened to my baby tofu? He's supposed to be calm and superficial but this thing he did is not calm at all.
"I'm sorry. I can't take it anymore. I'll collect the rest some other time."
What? He still loves murmuring until now.
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"Denise."
"Miss Vice President? Want to say something up stage?" I looked sharply at Class Pres when he kept on calling me to say some 'inspirational words' but in reality he just wanted to piss me off. Too bad for him I won't go up; I can still feel my hands shaking under the table after what Gio did in front of everyone a while ago.
Luckily, after some time tinigilan din ako ng makulit na class president but he really laid out a good plan. Why am I at the same table as Gio and Danica? Don't you know how awkward this situation is?
"Bakit ganyan mukha mo? You should be happy na nakita mo na ang matagal mong hinahanap." I almost forgot that Talliah's with me. Now I really feel like I'm keeping a child who has the same personality as Class President.
"Now, let me ask you. If a 'FRIEND' of yours suddenly ki—did what Gio do a while ago in front of the crowd, what would you feel? Wouldn't you be embarrassed to death like me?"
"Syempre, susunggaban ko!" I hastily covered her mouth.
"Ssshh, keep it down." I look around and saw Gio looking at us while containing his laughter. Kanina pa 'to nakikinig sa'min, bakit ba kasi sa tapat ko pa siya pumwesto?
Minutes passed after I stopped talking to Talliah baka kung ano pang masabi niya. Ang lakas pa naman ng bibig nito.
"So? Did you finally catch up with each other? Gio? Adi?" Class Pres inquired to the both of us.
"Sinadya mo nga talaga 'to?" I asked him in a slightly annoyed tone.
"Well, unexpected things happen at times. Past is past, Denise." This class president is really annoying; I can't believe I assisted him for years.
"Hi Gio, Kamusta? Oh wait, should I call you Van now?" one of our former classmates suddenly popped out and broke the awkwardness.
"Well, It'll be good to call me Van." Gio replied with a smile on his face. Ganito ba talaga siya noon kabait? As far as I know, he was shunning every girl that approached him in our class but now he knows how to smile and flirt?
"Then so be it. Just curious, bakit ka bumalik sa Pilipinas? I heard you have a good career in Germany." Ano bang pakialam mo, Miss? Nakakainis bakit ba kasi ang welcoming na ni Gio ngayon.
"I need to settle some important matters." I arched my brow when he looked at me while answering the girl's question.
"Oh, mas importante sa career mo?" Pakiki-tsimis pa ni Talliah.
"Yes, She's the reason why I have my career anyway."
Uhm, why is he looking at me? Why is he smiling like that?
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Papers and Golds (Lover #1)
RomanceLoving Adi, Means having a woman of beauty, She's the heir from the house of the county, Capturing her is the same as taking a substantial duty. Chasing Gio, Means yearning for a man who's willing to die with you, He's known as the heaven's perfect...
