"Are you feeling better?"
Nakasubsob parin ang mukha ko sa tiyan ni Vincenzo, I've been crying for 5 minutes at nahihiya akong ipakita ang mukha ko sakanya.
Haggard na ako huhu at ang tigas ng tiyan niya, may abs ata
"Wag mo ko tignan huh, dadaretso ako sa CR."
Hindi ko na hinintay sagot niya, I went straight to the comfort room and looked at myself in the mirror.
Red nose and puffy eyes. I look pathetic. Naghilamos ako ng mukha at nag lagay ng konting makeup, mostly under my eyes.
Paglabas ko, I saw Vincenzo on the phone, it looks like he is arguing with the caller. I approached the table, not looking at him. But I could feel his eyes following my every move.
"Mr. Vincenzo wala bang tawad yung 1 million?" I softly said finally meeting his eyes.
"We can make a deal, but let's not talk about it right now, the food is getting cold."
Nilagyan niya ng pasta ang plate ko, looking and gesturing what he should serve me.
"And didn't I tell you to just call me Vince or Enzo? Or you could call me whatever" he said giving me the plate full of food.
Pinapataba niya ba ako?
He gestured me to eat while he twirled his pasta on a spoon.
"Enzo nalang, KUYA Enzo" I said emphasizing 'kuya' just to tease him.
When he heard what I said, he glared at me and put his utencils down.
"I'm not your 'kuya' so don't call me that."
I laughed at what he said, hindi niya ata nagustuhan ang tawag ko sa kanya.
"Kuya tawag ko sa mga lalaki na mas matanda sa'kin" I said while looking at him innocently, kumain ako nung pasta and it's so good!
Pinagpatuloy ko ang pagkain until my mouth was full.
"Sasabihin ko na ngayon, I'm going to court you, so don't 'kuya zone' me."
Nabilaukan ako sa sinabi niya, I was coughing and drank the water he handed me.
Why would he say that habang kumakain ako?!
"I'm sorry I said that while you were eating, I didn't expect you to be that shocked." he said while caressing my back.
"Grabe naman kasi! Wala pang isang araw na magkakilala tayo, manliligaw ka na!"
Sa tinigin niya ba easy to get ako?! Sasagutin ko siya agad dahil pogi?!
"Matagal na kitang kilala, I'm friends with your brother, and I always see you at your brother's company."
"Hindi mo lang ako napapansin" he added.
Suma-sad boy pala ang koyah
I sighed before answering. "Ano naman ang nag push sayo sa desisyon na ligawan ako?"
"Us finally interacting, I've been hoping for you to notice me, hindi ako makalapit sayo noon dahil pinagsabihan ako ni kuya mo na bata ka pa." he answered looking at me softly.
It's not the first time that someone confessed and told me that they will court me. Pero I'm still not used to it. I could feel his sincerity, and even if I've just known him in a very short period of time, I think I like him.
"You don't have to say anything, and I'm not asking for permission, I'm going to court you, that's final."
Wow so he just informed me
I smiled at what he said, he seems determined.
"Alright, let's see how things will work out." I said and smiled at him.
