White Lies and Smiles

28

I was invited to a party. I really like parties to be honest. Free foods, free drinks, and free talks. Though I find it suffocating sometimes.

I was drinking alone when my eyes found the prettiest girl I've ever seen. I counted from one to ten silently before finally fixing myself. I took some steps towards her, still thinking if I should continue. Her face screams innocence. What if someday I unintentionally hurt her?

"Hi, are you looking for someone?" She looked at me and I could sense how surprised she was. I looked down a bit, only to see her wearing a silk robe. "Ohh, you're one of them. Did your client ditch you?"

She didn't respond. Did I offend her? I also stared at her while she was staring at me. Her hair was shiny, wavy, and long. I think it would appear brown if she's under the sunlight. She has a fair skin and rosy cheeks. Her brows were thin and well-shaped. Her lips were average in size but a 10 in terms of shade, shape, and texture. Her upturned eyes were surely captivating. Damn, that pointed nose makes her more than perfect.

"Gusto mo bang umalis dito at..." I went back to my senses when I heard her voice.

"Hmm? At ano?" I smiled at her.

"At m-magtungo sa k-k'warto mo?"

Everything went faster than I expected. We were really comfortable with each other. What amazes me is how she made me a gentleman in bed. I kept my words. I was gentle with her. Yet I still enjoyed. Even when things weren't wild, rough, and fast.

Am I falling in love? God, is she the one for me? Because if she really is, I won't complain! I think I fell in love with her the moment my eyes landed on her.

"P'wede mo ba akong tulungan?" I looked at her and raised a brow. "Taga-probinsya ako. Tinanggap ko 'tong trabaho na 'to dahil akala ko disenteng trabaho ang mapapasukan ko. Hindi ko alam na ganito pala... H-Hindi ko 'to g-ginusto... Ano nalang ang sasabihin ng pamilya ko kapag nalaman nila 'to?"

"I'm not a client. I was actually surprised that you want to spend the night with me. Do you want to come with me? You can live with me. Everything is for free. I'll give you money every month as long as you stay in my house. You don't have to work, I don't want you to work under the same type of people." I caressed her soft cheek.

"Kahit ako nalang gumawa ng mga gawaing bahay! Hindi ko matatanggap kung libre..." Why would I let her do those?

"I have people who'll do those things, you don't have to do the house chores. If you really want to work, then maybe I should hire you as my secretary."

"Thank you!" She suddenly hugged me. I was taken aback... I slowly hugged her back.

"I just want to help... It's not a big deal."

"Buti nalang ikaw ang napili kong lapitan. Uhm, p'wede bang kalimutan natin kung ano man ang nangyari ngayong gabi? Nakakailang naman kung..." She covered her face with her hands. "Nakakailang naman kasi... Magiging boss kita tapos.. ano. Parang mali 'yon! Mali na may nangyari sa atin!"

"Bakit naman mali?" I laughed. I gently removed her hands away from her face. "Tayo lang naman ang nakakaalam."

"Mali pa rin!" I laughed again, making her smile.. "Ako nga pala si Qams... Qamari Xaia Garcia. Puwede mo 'kong tawaging Qamari, Mari, Qams, o Aia. Kahit anong gusto mo."

Aia... I guess I'm Aia's lover now.

"I'm Ethan Jake Hernandez," I smiled. "Sure, baby."