Romancing the Devil

CHAPTER 40

“Ano ba! Don’t fucking touch me!”

Napatingin ako kay Rhoana nang marinig ko ang boses niya. Kumunot ang noo ko at nanliit ang mga mata para tingnan kung sino ang lalaking katabi ngayon ni Rhoana sa couch.

“I am asking you, Avery.” Natauhan lang ako nang marinig muli ang boses ni Callum sa tabi ko.

Napanguso ako, “I’m here for a meeting.”

“With who?”

I rolled my eyes, “with Ms. Villamoneva. See that woman in front of me,” itinuro ko pa si Rhoana na naiirita pa rin sa katabi niya ngayon. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay.

“And why in this place?” His eyes were as cold as ice.

“Can’t we choose a place to meet? Masama ba ‘yon?” I said in an almost slurred voice. I’m not drunk, but I drank almost ten shots. Medyo malakas ang tama ng alak sa akin.

“You can meet in some decent places, but not here. Paano kung may lumapit sa inyong mga lalaki!” he burst out and muttered a curse. His eyes were now bloodshot because of his anger.

I rolled my eyes, “wala ka nang pakialam kung mag-entertain ako o kami rito ng lalaki, Callum. Know where to place yourself in my life.” I harshly said. Not minding the pain crossed in his eyes as I dropped those words like a bomb.

Hindi siya nakapagsalita at bahagyang natulala sa akin. Nag-iwas ako ng tingin sa kaniya at bumaling na lamang kay Rhoana na may kausap na lalaking hindi ko makilala dahil nakatalikod ito sa akin.

“We’re going home,” Callum said in a firm voice making me look at him while frowning.

“I’m with Rhoana, I should make sure she’s safe first before I go home.”

He look at her, his thick brows are meeting while his serious eyes held no emotions.

“She’s safe, don’t worry.” then his gaze went back to me.

I scoffed, “I don’t fucking know who that man is. And you’re telling me she’s safe?”

“I know him, so I know your friend will be safe with him.” he said cooly while his hand making its way on my waist.

My forehead creased, “who’s that guy?” I asked.

He was about to answer when we heard Rhoana’s voice. Napatingin kami sa gawi niya at nakitang nagtatalo na sila no’ng lalaki.

“Ang gulo-gulo mo kasi kausap! Nakakainis ka!” Rhoana hit the man’s chest.

“Fuck! What did I do this time?” The man’s voice is kind of familiar.

“Minumura mo na ako?!” she shout at the man in front of her.

The man frustratedly massage his temple, “I’m not, okay? Hindi kita minumura, I will never do that. I’m sorry.” the man said gently as he calm her down.

She pouted cutely before nodding and closing her eyes.

Ilang minuto ko pa silang pinagmamasdan doon. Medyo nawawala na ang hilo ko at nahihimasmasan na sa init na nararamdaman ko dahil sa alak na nainom. Ramdam ko pa rin ang kamay ni Callum na nakahawak sa beywang ko at bahagya iyong hinahaplos. Nang mapatingin ako sa kaniya ay iniinom na niya ang cognac na natira sa bote.

What the fuck is his problem?

“Hey, why are you drinking it?” I hissed.

Tumingin siya sa akin bago nilagok ang huling shot, “para wala ka nang balikang inumin. I finished it all so we can go home. Our daughter is waiting for you. I said I’ll fetch you. That’s why she agreed to let me leave her side for a while.”