anywhere, somewhere, far away

09

"Damn, my eyes hurt. They made me wear contacts." Alfaro pouts in a very cute way. Napakagat ako sa ibabang labi at pinigilan ang sarili na kurutin ang pisngi niya.

"Bagay rin naman pala sa 'yo ang walang glasses. You look more masungit and gwapo." Walang preno ko na sabi. I notice him staring at me before covering his mouth using the back of his hand. I slightly tilt my head in confusion.

"Why are you covering your face. And why are you blushing?" I unconsciously reached out for his hand to move it away when he grabbed it in an instant. I blinked twice and stared at him.

"Stop it, dollv." He didn't seem pissed or what, but he sounded serious and sexy so I smiled.

"You're pogi, you know that?" I said. I heard him inhaling a sharp breath as he glares at me softly. I smiled at him in a cute way to annoy him more.

"Stop it, or else I'll kiss you here right now. In front of all these people." Natutop ko ang bibig nang sabihin iyon. I bit my lower lip and imagined the possibilities.

I want that. I want his kisses... And let every one here see.

But I stopped myself. I have yet to tell him what I feel about him.

"Okay, fine..." Tapos na kaming kumain at nagpapahinga muna nang may lumapit sa akin. Anak ito ng kasamahan ni lolo sa business. He was smiling at me and his hand is outstretched in front of me.

"May I have this dance, Ms. Lux Mirabile?"

I was about to reject him when I saw lolo nodding his head at me. Bumuntong hininga at bago bumaling kay Alfaro. He's just watching me with a serious look on his face. I don't want to dance with this guy... Gusto ko si Alfaro. Ngumuso ako bago muling huminga nang malalim.

"I'll be back after this." Tumango siya at sumimsim na lang sa whiskey glass. Nang tanggapin ko ang kamay ng lalaki ay lumingon ulit ako kay Alfaro, akala ko ay ngingitian niya ako pero hindi... He has this dark aura surrounding him and his expression keeps darkening every second. Nakatitig lang siya sa magkahawak naming kamay nitong lalaki.

Tumayo na ako at naglakad kami papunta sa gitna. The crowd's eyes are on us... And I thought after this dance I can finally come back to Alfaro, but no. Marami agad ang nakapila. I think about ten men are waiting for me. Isa na roon si Frank. Bumuntong hininga ako at muling hinanap si Alfaro. I saw him finishing his last glass of whiskey before standing. Akala ko ay kukuhain niya ako rito pero hindi...

He just stands up with his hands inside his pockets before walking towards the huge door.

Kunot noo ko siyang pinanuod at bawat hakbang niya ay bawat pag biyak din ng puso ko... Akala ko ba isasayaw niya ako? Akala ko ba gusto niya ako? Bakit hindi niya ako kunin dito at unahan ang mga nakapila? Hindi ba niya napapansin na ayaw ko sumama sa mga ito?

Maybe I'm expecting too much from this. Or maybe I'm just being emotional. He can't do what I want anyway. He will appear disrespectful and I understand that.

I just want him to smile at me like he always does. It makes me calm and I feel secure whenever he's around. That's how his presence alone can make me feel.

Gosh, I sound so in love with him. This is bad.

Pinakahuli si Frank and everyone is watching us. Marami ang flash galing sa reporter's pati ang bulong bulungan ay hindi nakatakas sa akin.

"May I have this dance with you, bella signora?" Tumango ako at pilit siyang nginitian. Ilang sandali pa ay nagsalita siyang muli.

"I had this suit made to partner your dress." Frank said while smiling at me. Hindi ko napigilang itaas ang isang kilay.