Life Of Yesterday (Only a Mémoire)

Chapter 4

"You live here alone?"

I looked around Marco's condo. It was the usual bachelor type. Mayroong touch of black and gray. Mayroong isang room, kitchen, dining and sala. Glass wall 'yung wall niya kaya kita ko sa part na 'to 'yung mga city lights since 31st floor 'tong unit niya.

"Yes." he replied while walking inside. Tumingin siya sa akin nang mapansin na nakatayo lang ako sa pinto. "You're not comfortable? I can take you home."

Umiling ako at lumakad palapit sa kaniya. "I'm okay. You have drinks here?"

"I have. What do you want? Beer? Tequila? Vodka?"

"Tequila." I answered.

He formed an 'O' on his mouth. "Looks like someone has a problem." he murmured before going to the kitchen. "You can sit on the couch. Feel at home, Beatrice!" sigaw niya.

I walked towards the couch and settled myself. Nilapag ko ang gamit ko sa tabi ko at hinubad ang black shoes and foot sock ko. Hinubad ko na rin ang coat ko dahil naiinitan ako. I'm now just wearing my white long sleeve polo.

I was just looking around the city lights and admiring the view. It was really beautiful up here.

Few minutes later, Marco sat beside me. He put the tequila on the center table. I can clearly hear how the bottle clinked on the glass center table.

"Are you okay?" he suddenly asked while removing his coat. He put it beside him.

I shrugged. "Do you want an honest answer?"

He chuckled. "Who wouldn't like that?"

'Di ako sumagot. Instead, I poured myself a glass of tequila and drank it. I made a face and stick out my tongue because of how it tastes. Marco chuckled because of my reaction.

"Two truths and a lie, Beatrice." sabi niya habang nagsasalin ng shot niya. He looked at me while holding the shot glass. "Whoever guess it wrong will take a shot, game?"

I nodded. "Okay."

"You first." paghahamon niya.

I sighed. "First, I have a sister, she's maarte so we're not close." I said and he chuckled. "Two, I don't know how to express my feelings." He nodded. "Three, I just wanted a drink, I don't have a problem."

Natawa siya at nilapag ang baso sa center table. He crossed his arms and looked at me intensely. "You should've given me a challenge, Beatrice. Of course, number three. You wouldn't drink if you don't have a problem."

Napairap ako. "Fine. Your turn."

Tumango siya. He leaned his arm on the backrest and rested his cheek on his hand while still looking at me. "First, I have a sister." sabi niya. "Second, I have a girlfriend." dagdag niya. "Third, I'm enjoying this moment with you."

Umirap ako. "Give me a challenge, too, Marco. Of course, number three. Why would you enjoy being with me, duh?"

He smirked and got the shot glass before handing it to me. I immediately arched my brow at him. "You guessed it wrong."

"What?"

"Do you really think I have a girlfriend, Beatrice?" He chuckled.

Kaagad bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko. I don't know if it's because of the tequila... but if the second was the lie, it means he's enjoying this moment with me?

But why?!

"Come on, Beatrice. Rules are rules, take the shot." sabi niya habang nilalapit sa akin ang shot glass. Umirap ako at kinuha 'yon bago inumin.