White Lies and Smiles

32

"Qamari.." Clyde looked shocked when he saw me. I stared blankly at him. "What are you doing here?"

"You are a traitor. Nakakatuwa bang panoorin na naghihirap ako? Lahat ng kuwento ko sa 'yo tungkol sa mga paghihirap ko... Ikinakatuwa mo pala. Kasi ikaw ang nasa likod ng mga paghihirap ko. Kaya pala ang bilis mong bumitaw-"

"Qamari, I gave up because I was guilty. At first, I was only using you. But I fell in love with you. That's why I took Ethan's case. I want to help the both of you. I also want to apologize for everything that my ex-girlfriend did to you." He knelt on the floor. His shoulders started to shake, indicating his cries. "I'm sorry.."

"You knew all along that the kid was yours-"

"No, I just found out about it when I handled the case. Diana hid it from me too. She even used that for me to stop chasing. I'm sorry... When I first met you, I found out that you were Ethan's girlfriend. That's where everything started. But when we became friends, I began to change.. You were so innocent, I couldn't hurt you anymore."

"You already did, Clyde. Hindi ka man lang nakonsensya. Dinamay mo pa si Nanay-"

"I gave her back all the money that she gave me, including the interest.. Your mother didn't tell you? I told her that I don't need it anymore. I'm not like Diana. I'm not that bad... I'm sorry. Please forgive me.." He cried on my shoes. I wiped my tears with my fingers while Clyde was crying and begging.

That day gave me a headache. After having a talk with Clyde, I found out that Ethan has a thing with Zelena, the famous model slash actress slash cardiologist. Karenne told me that. Did Ethan cheat on Zelena with me?! Damn that playboy!

I glanced at Clara who's still upset. Kanina pa siya pinapakalma ni Karenne. Hindi ko na dinagdagan ang galit ni Clara. Buti nalang at hindi ko sinabi na may nangyari sa amin ni Ethan. Dahil alam kong magagalit siya! Napahiga ako sa sofa at ginawang unan ang mga hita ni Clara. Natigil siya sa pagdadabog dahil sa ginawa ko.

"Clara, may pupuntahan lang ako saglit. Dito lang muna kayo." Bumangon na ako at hindi na hinintay ang sasabihin ni Clara.

Dali-dali kong tinawagan si Ethan. I need to clarify things. Ayokong mangyari ulit ang nangyari noon. He needs to explain himself before I decide. He picked up after three rings. I told him that I'll meet him at his clinic.

I was panting when I reached his clinic. The girl at the front desk looked at me with wide eyes. She left the front desk and came back with a glass of water. She gave me the glass and gestured me to drink. I drank it and fixed myself afterwards. Finding out that the receptionist is a woman made me more upset!

"Where's Ethan?" Shocked, she unconsciously pointed a door. "Thank you."

She was about to stop me but it was too late. I opened the door and saw Ethan talking to kid and a woman. Ethan was feeding the kid with a chocolate bar. This man! He's a cheater! He has a kid and a wife. The woman looked shocked when she saw me. Ethan glanced at me and his mood lit up. How dare this man smile at me like his kid and wife are not around?!

"Eat this. I'll be back, alright? Promise me that you won't cry again." The kid nodded at him. "Good. Aia, let's talk outside."

Ethan held my waist until we got outside. I turned to him and withdrew from his hold. I crossed my arms over my chest and raised a brow at him. He should explain now. He left his kid and wife inside to talk to his mistress. What the hell is wrong with this guy?

"Who told you to pull me out of your office? Ethan, I will tell your wife that you are a cheater. I don't care if she's going to be mad at me but I can't keep a cheater-"

"Baby, what are you talking about?" His forehead creased as he leaned against the wall. He crossed his arms over his chest too. "Wife? We're not yet married."

"Sino pala 'yung babae sa loob?" I got more pissed when he laughed.

"The mother of my patient, the kid. I'm a pediatric dentist. Soon, I'll be an orthodontist. More patients... Would that make you more uncomfortable, Aia?" He stood up straight and smiled. He's enjoying this.

"Si Zelena? Hindi mo siya girlfriend? Marami na akong nabasa at narinig tungkol sa inyo. Kahit si Karenne, ang sabi sa 'kin ay may namamagitan sa inyo ni Zelena." Lumapit siya sa akin at inayos niya ang nagkalat na buhok sa aking mukha. "Don't t-touch me! Cheater ka!"

"Zelena is a good friend. She's in love with Xhaiven, the famous idol who's now an attorney. May iba ka pa bang pinagseselosan?" He gently pulled me by my arm. "I don't think I can look at other women the way I look at you."

"Hindi naman tayo-" Nag-init ang mukha ko nang tumawa siya.

"Ahh, you're so cute. What am I going to do with you? I'll just finish my appointment. I'll make it up to you later, okay?" He looked around before holding my jaw and giving me a hot kiss. He pointed the chairs of the waiting area. "You can wait here."

I waited there like a kid who's looking for her parents. I spent twenty minutes watching the people around. Everyone was busy. I bet Ethan's busy too. Should I text him that I'll just go home? He's busy working while here I am, still mad at him for no apparent reason.

I glanced at the door when I saw the mother and her child leaving. After a minute, I saw Ethan watching me. I stood up and went inside his office. I finally got the chance to check out his office. It was clean and very well organized.

I felt Ethan's presence behind me. I bit my lower lip when he made me face him. He caressed my chin, telling me to stop biting my lower lip. I parted my lips a bit to give him a better access. The side of his lip rose when he figured out what I just did. He held my jaw—not so tight—and pressed his lips against mine. I felt him sucking and biting my tongue and lower lip.

"Let's not do this here. Nasa labas lang ang-" Hindi na ako pinatapos ni Ethan. Muli niya akong hinalikan at iginiya papasok sa isang silid sa loob ng opisina niya. Nang tumigil siya'y nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataon na tumingin sa paligid. "Ano 'to?"

"Private room. If I want to sleep, I can sleep here. If I want to make..." He smiled before completing his sentence. "Love to someone.. I can do it here. We can do it here."

"Sex," I corrected him. He just shrugged it off. "Why can't you say it?"

"Kailan pa tayo nag-sex?" My jaw dropped. I covered his mouth with my tiny hands. He was laughing as he removed my hands away from his mouth. "I'm telling the truth, baby. But if you want to have sex with me, fine then. Are you that curious about the difference of these two?"

"I know the difference, Ethan. But is sex w-wilder than the other?" Ethan smiled and shook his head. Was that a no?

"You're really curious. I'll show you how sex works then." He pulled me by the waist and later on attacked my lips with his.

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