Abducted (Zerafi #1) | HIATUS

09

"Batangas is located approximately 2 to 3 hours from Manila, Batangas is a cornucopia of natural wonders, historical and religious sites, and gastronomic treats." kumuha ako ng isang pang pizza at nagpatuloy sa pagbabasa.

"There's something for everyone here. Whether you prefer the luxury lifestyle or you're the adventurous type, you'll never run out of things to do and places to see. For starters, you can spend a good chunk of your day strolling around the heritage town in Taal to see well-preserved ancestral houses. Many of these have now been turned into galleries, museums, guesthouses, and souvenir shops. Nourish your spiritual thirst by going on a pilgrimage tour. The province has a good number of churches that showcases the enduring faith of the Filipino people as well as the splendour of religious architecture. Fancy roughing it up and spend a night on top of a mountain? It can be done and you have a choice of at least 5 summits. There are romantic lighthouses, great dive spots, picturesque beaches, health retreats, water parks-"

"So after two weeks ay pupunta kayo ng Batangas?" pangungulit sa akin ni Shigure.

I irritatedly close the site I was reading in the laptop and drop the spoon I was holding in the small table. Kinain ko ang natitirang pizza sa kamay ko at sinamaan siya ng tingin. "Oo nga. Bakit ka ba pabalik-balik ng tanong. Kumakain ako, oh."

"Nagbabasa ka rin."

Mas makulit pa si Shigure kaysa kina Crissy at Rai. I wonder how he became a part of the Mafia's if he is like this.

In-off ko ang laptop ni Ven na pinahiram niya sa akin at nilagay iyon sa lalagyan. I ate the last pizza in my big plate and drank the water. Tumayo ako sa kama at binuhat ang maliit na table saka lumabas sa kwarto. Plano ko sanang hugasan sa kusina.. para na rin malaman ko kung saan ang exit nila dito. I haven't gone outside since I was abducted.

When Mariel saw me carrying the small table, she immediately get it away from me and ran away. I raised my brows because of how she acted.

"Halika, Sera-chan. Chika pa tayo." Shigure shouted, leaning on the door.

I entered the room and sat on my bed.. just like the usual. I stared at him when he sat on the sofa, still smiling like an idiot.

"Did you know-"

"Hindi. Hindi ko alam." I chewed my lower lip and rolled my eyes at him.

"Alam mo ba na may crush ako sa Batangas?" he smiled, I can't almost see his eyes. He did not mind what I said.

"And?"

I don't know why I feel like I wanted to choke Shigure-san to death right now. Naha-highblood ako kapag nagsasalita siya. It makes me feel irritated for some reason.

"Kapitana Flores ang pen name niya."

"Ha? Pen name? She's an author?" I curiously asked.

"Yup! Crush na crush ko talaga 'yon. Kaso lang ay hindi ko alam kung ano ang real name niya, 'e. Pero try ko na lang ipa-track kay Finn ang location niya sa Batangas saka hingin ang pangalan niya." he pouted.

Kumurap ako. I-track? Wow. They can do that?

"Ah.. how old is she?"

I played on my fingers, making heart shapes and whatsoever. I want to make myself busy on something to stop myself from choking Shigure-san. I like how he is sharing his crush to me but the fact that I can hear his voice makes me want to kick his face or do something brutal.

"16? 17? I'm not sure.. But sure ako na between sa 16 and 17 ang real age niya." he sounded a bit confused and unsure of his own answer.

My forehead creased. "Ilang taon ka na ba, Shigure?"