Delicate and Ruthless (SERIE FEROCI 11)

Chapter Eight

I looked at Lorden with disbelief in my eyes. That didn't process in my mind for a moment. I just realized it was true and I'd heard him right when I heard Rivero chuckle. My lips parted and my hands quivered even more.

I bit my bottom lip as tears formed in my eyes. I clenched my fists... I should have expected him to be like this. Dapat inasahan ko nang ganito ang totoong siya. Dapat inasahan ko nang masama siya at hindi naman talaga mabait... I couldn't believe I let my guard down just because he treated me different for the past days. I was too naive.

"So, Kate... Do you want to?" Rivero stood up and put his hand in his pocket. He stared at me with those cold and scary eyes... as if I'm some kind of a prey to him.

I gulped and looked at Lorden. He wasn't looking at me. He just sighed and sat on the single sofa nearby and crossed his arms. My lips quivered. I did my best not to cry in front of them.

I clenched my fists and looked at Rivero. I was nervous as hell... but I didn't want to look weak.

"Okay," I muttered.

I thank the heavens that I didn't stutter even though my knees are shaking.

Rivero smirked, then chuckled. "Cool."

I looked at Lorden. I couldn't read what he was thinking, but I saw him shift his weight. He just closed his eyes as his head fell back and didn't say anything.

Kinagat ko ang ibabanng labi ko at lumapit kay Rivero kahit na nanginginiig ang mga tuhod ko. Kumapit ako sa matipunong braso niya. Lumunok ako, pero pilit kong hindi pinahalata na kinakabahan ako.

"Wow... Right now?" Rivero asked, amused.

I just chewed on my bottom lip and nodded. "O-oo... ngayon na," bulong ko pa.

Hindi na ako nagsalita at kinuha ang sling bag ko. Rivero held my wrist and I just let him. It felt different though. I don't feel comfortable at all. Siguro nga ay kamukha niya si Lorden, pero ibang iba ang pakiramdam.

Lumabas na kami ng unit ni Rivero, parehong walang kumibo sa aming dalawa. Tila lumilipad ang isip ko habang nagpapatianod kay Rivero. Sa oras na 'to, dapat kinakabahan ako dahil sa kung ano'ng pwedeng mangyari sa amin ni Rivero... pero na kay Lorden ang isip ko.

"Hey..."

I flinched and looked at Rivero. I didn't even realize we're in front of his car now. I just gulped and forced a smile at him.

Rivero grinned at me and stroked his hair. He really looked like Lorden... maybe a little bit younger version of Lorden.

"I'll go ahead," biglang sinabi na lang ni Rivero. "Go wherever the hell you want. I was just playing around. I know you don't want to hook up with me anyway... It's quite obvious." He shrugged.

"H-huh?" naitanong ko na lang saka napakurap. "K-kung gano'n... bakit mo pa ako isinama rito?" bulong ko.

"I just want to mess around with Lorden. He obviously doesn't want me to have you... but damn, his pride is on another level," he chuckled and slightly tilted his head.

Saglit akong natahimik. Napalunok na lang ako saka seryosong tumingin kay Rivero... Pakiramdam ko... umiiral din ang pride ko.

"L-let's do it... L-let's hook up," I mumbled, unsure.

Rivero raised his eyebrow. "I don't force women. You obviously don't want to have sex with me. You don't even like me touching you on your wrist," he chuckled.

I clenched my fists. "I-I'm serious. L-let's do it. Sasama ako sa'yo," bulong ko pa.

Rivero smirked and opened his car door. "If you're really sure, get in the car," he said and tapped the roof of his car with his fingers.