Behind Those Lies (Lacrosse Villavista Series #3)

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

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The next day, I woke up early because I have morning class. Dale informed me that I need to be five minutes early and not five minutes late. I also noticed that Dale slightly distanced himself from me and that's good because I don't want to be unfair with my artmates.

"Good morning, Ms. Macalia." They all greeted me and I just greeted them back.

Pumasok ako ng elevator ng makita kong nakasunod sa akin si Dale. I greeted him but he didn't greet me back and I think that's okay. I looked away and played with my fingers, I could hear our breath inside the elevator.

"Have you eaten your breakfast?" He asked out of nowhere.

Akala ko ay may kausap siya sa cellphone pero nang mag angat ako ng tingin ay nakatingin na siya sa'kin. Hindi ko naman inaasahan na papansinin niya pa ako pero ngayon ay kinakausap ako.

I slightly nodded my head, "Yes."

He did not talk again for a few minutes.

"How's your first day with him?"

I almost closed my eyes when he asked me a question. I remember what happened yesterday, I confessed and... Fuck! I don't want to think about it anymore! Hindi naman nagalit si Limwell ng malaman niya pero nahihiya akong magpakita pa sa kaniyang harapan.

"It was fine."

Tumango-tango pa ito kasabay ng pagtunog ng floor niya. Nagpamulsa siya at nagsimulang maglakad pero huminto kalaunan.

"Just be happy, Yries. I will be happy too." And he left me inside the elevator.

Napag-buntonghininga ako ng malapit na akong matapos sa ginagawa kong paint. Every minute, I take a glance on my wrist watch to check the time. I still have fifteen minutes to finish and fix myself before going to work.

After I gave him his brewed coffee, I immediately left his office and signed out already. I still don't know how to face Limwell, hindi kasi ako nagdahan-dahan mga salita. Nahihiya ako... pero paano kung kaya ko naman siyang paibigan ulit?

But how? Hindi siya mukhang nagalit sa sinabi ko, nakita ko pa nga ang pag iwas niya ng tingin sa'kin non.

"What is the meaning of your work?" Laurence asked me while looking at my canvas.

I averted my eyes at my paint, "Hmm... Couldn't explain yet. I need to finish it first."

"Walang clue man lang?"

"About the girl who chose to be selfless." I answered and slightly flashed a smile. "As you can see she's bleeding..."

He nodded his head, "Ang galing! I didn't notice that she was bleeding!"

"Because she can still manage to smile even though she's bleeding." I said and smiled at him.

"You're amazing," He compliments me, "Sir Dale really did his best to patronize your work to another company of Arts."

I couldn't agree more. I know he gave his best to my artworks. Kung tutuusin siya lang ang gustong-gusto sa artwork na kahit minsan ay hindi ko na rin maintindihan ang pinipinta basta kung ano lang ang maisip.

"He really loves you." He added and I almost threw the paint color to his face.

I did a quick retouch and ran through the parking lot. Mabilis ang ginawa kong pagpunta sa LV Company dahil may limang minuto na lang ako para makarating doon.

Shit! I could imagine Limwell's face from here. I know he's going to question me again and I could hear his voice in my mind repeatedly.

Why are you late?