Gambit of Hearts: Chasing Black UNO

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

"Honey, gagabihin kami mamaya ng Daddy mo okay? Isasama namin 'tong kapatid mo." Matthew's mom went closer to him and kissed the side of his head, "Tawagan mo nalang si Manang, okay?"

He nodded and smiled, "Okay Mom. Take care."

"We'll be off then."

He watched his family leave until he heard the sound of their car moving away. He sighed before leaning back to his seat, "Tangina. Ang sakit." bulong nito habang hinihimas ang dalawang binti.

It's been two days since their camping and it's also been two days since Matthew's thighs are hurting.

Yes he's an athlete, pero parang nanibago sya noong umakyat sila. It was his first time afterall.

Nanood na lamang ng palabas si Matthew sa telebisyon at pilit na iniinda ang sakit. After hours of watching, he groaned in annoyance when he cannot focus on the show because of the pain. He glanced at their wall clock, it's already 5:34PM.

Napabaling sya sa telepono nya, kaninang umaga pa sya nagtetext kay Zean pero palubog nalang ang araw hindi pa din ito nagrereply. Alam nyang noon pa man ganyan na ang ugali ni Zean at hindi naman sya gaanong naiinis dun. Pero noon 'yon, nung hindi pa nya gusto ang dalaga.

Maybe she's busy. Napasandal na lamang sya sa kinauupuan habang paminsan-minsang minamasahe ang sariling binti.

He took a deep breath before standing to get his car keys. Bibili na lamang sya ng gamot. Hindi naman pwedeng buong araw nyang isipin si Zean at baka mabaliw pa sya kung sakali.

He drove to the nearest pharmacy and went inside to buy the medicines that he need for himself. After choosing what he wants to buy, he immediately went to the counter to pay.

Nasa kalagitnaan sya ng pagbabayad nang wala sa sariling napalingon sya sa labas at kaagad naman syang natigilan sa nakita.

He stilled while looking at the two familiar figure outside. He can feel his jealousy rising up. It was none other than the woman who invaded his mind and heart along with the person that he really dislike seeing with her, Mark.

He can see the two talking and Matthew's jaw tightened when Mark's hand reached to hold Zean. Why are they out together? Kaya ba hindi nakapagreply sa'kin si Akihiro? Because she's with him?

"Sir, ito na po ang mga binili nyo. That would be 88 pesos only sir."

His eyes who couldn't take it off from the two outside, he took his wallet out and grabbed a bill. Inabot nya sa cashier ang pera na 'yon nang hindi ito tinitingnan. "Keep the change."

The woman behind the counter had a shock expression visible from her face while holding the one thousand peso bill, but before she could give it back to him, Matthew was already at the door, walking outside while glaring dangerously at the man who's holding his Akihiro's arm.

Mabilis na naglakad papalapit si Matthew sa dalawa at walang sabi-sabi na tumawid sa kalsada. Mabuti nalang at walang mga sasakyan na dumaan. While walking towards the two, he's starting to hear their conversation.

"Ate Iris. Let me change your clothes."

Mas lalong nagtagis ang panga ni Matthew dahil sa narinig. He immediately took Zean's arm and pulled her a few steps away from Mark. He took a step forward while still holding Zean behind him, "And why the fuck do you want to change her clothes?" his voice held danger.

Gulat na napatingin sa kanya si Zean, "Boi pikit. Anong ginagawa mo dito?" tanong nito pero hindi sya sinagot ng binata at patuloy lang na pinupukol ng masamang tingin ang kaharap.