Her lips; an ART

Chapter 26

Kale's POV

I have to be honest, this week has been so stressing for me. I always get into fight with my parents. Luke doesn't even bother asking me about my future plans on our business. I feel so pressured and it's giving me a headache. I can't even tell Yvaine that I'm dealing with this kind of problem. Hindi naman kasi ako sanay na mag open up but since she's my girlfriend, it's just right for her to know about what's bugging my mind.

"You're going to invest sa motorbikes? Will it benefit us in the future?" natatawang tanong ni mom.

Wala naman akong makita na mali sa mga gusto ko. I wanted to invest on motorbikes because it interests me. Hilig ko yun eh. Hindi naman ako basta basta nalang magwawaldas ng pera sa mga bagay na hindi ko naman gusto at hilig.

"It's what I like mom..." kalmante kong tugon.

She let out a low sneer, "You're kidding! Business is not a joke anak... you should conduct a feasibility study"

"I know that mom..."

"Naman pala! You should give me plans that will actually benefit us. Hindi yung magwawaldas ka lang sa mga walang kabuluhang bagay"

"Hindi yun walang kabuluhan mom... yun ang gusto ko. And do I have to remind you too? That being a businessman you should be able to take risks. Not taking risks are cowardliness"

Natahimik si mom ng ilang minuto pero pagkatapos nun ay hindi niya ako pinansin. She went back to her seat and focused on her laptop. Kaysa naman magmukha akong tanga sa harapan niya na walang kausap ay umalis nalang ako ng opisina niya.

I don't know where to go. Wala kaming pasok ngayon. Yvaine couldn't meet me because she's having a meeting with the SSG officers. She's sorry but I told her it's fine. At the back of my mind there's a voice screaming her name. Screaming for her help and presence.

I found myself eating and drinking in a coffee shop. It wasn't crowded unlike the other shops which I prefer right now. Gusto kong matahimik. I want to become one with my own thoughts. Hindi ko maintindihan kung ano ba ang meron at lahat ng sinasabi at ginagawa ko ay tila mali para sakanila.

I've been pressuring and stressing myself into doing better, becoming better  but all my efforts are being thrown away just because they don't agree with me. I hate it when I think I've done enough but they make me feel like I'm still less.

"Penny for your thoughts?" a familiar voice echoed.

Tumayo ako para makita kung tama ba ang nakikita ko. It felt unreal. It felt like she's not here. Parang ang hirap paniwalaan na nandito siya ngayon sa harapan ko. Oh, my Yvaine.

"You came," bulong ko sa sarili.

I don't know why I started to become emotional by the sight of her. We haven't seen each other since yesterday. I've missed her. Parang bata akong lumapit sakanya para mayakap ko siya. I felt my eyes heating up when I finally felt her arms around my waist. I felt secured. It felt okay.

"Aww... you've missed me that much?" malambing niyang bulong.

"I need you,"

I tried my best not to breakdown especially infront of her but I couldn't help myself. Pakiramdam ko sobrang bigat ng dala ko pero habang nandito siya'y mababawasan din yun. I feel like I'm safe to tell her everything.

She held my hand and guided me in my seat. She already have her order on the table. Iced coffee and a piece of mousse cake just how she likes it.

"What happened love?" dahan dahan niyang tanong.