OS #4: Claws of Dominance

11th Dominance

Waited

Agad na binitawan niya ako at nakangiwing napakamot sa buhok. "I-I'm sorry, did I scare you?"

Malakas akong napabuntong-hininga, nakaramdam ng kaginhawaan.

But what was that? It was the first time I have experienced such a feeling, it was very uncomfortable and weird.

"D-Do you not want me... here?"

Napatingin ako sa kanya ng marinig ang hiya at konting lungkot sa kanyang boses. Madali ko siyang sinuyod ng tingin at nakitang naka-itim na tuxedo siya, naka-ayos.

Umiling ako at may tukso siyang tiningnan.

"No! Nagulat lang ako and you look great ha!"

Though, his hair was still the same. It's covering his forehead. He can always lift it up but he must not be used to it that way.

Pumula ang kanyang pisngi at iwas ang tingin. "Thank you."

He's always so shy.

"By the way, akala ko ba hindi ka makakapunta?"

Mahinhin siyang ngumiti. "I want to... surprise you."

Natawa naman ako. That's cute!

"You did! Sakto lang din ang dating mo, they're eating now. Do you want to go inside?"

Umiling siya at inayos ang suot na square eyeglasses. "I'm still full of the hotel's food." He glanced at the hotel.

"Are you staying here?"

Nagulat ako ng tumango siya.

He must be rich too. Well, most students studying in our school in Cebu were also coming from influential ones. Although, I didn't know much about Gabriel's background since it might sound rude if he turns out to be average.

Even Brianna, Suzie, and Marry. Though, only Suzie knew I'm from 'the known and famous Cortez' since they are in the same circle of business.

Panandalian naman akong napaisip sa kanila.

I didn't really ask Gabriel about them since I also don't want to know how they have been. I didn't really think of them as friends from the beginning but somehow after being with Nyjhiel most of the time, I also got to realize that they were nice after all.

They were thinking about me and just wanted to be close but I pushed them away thinking that they are all the same.

"Alright, wait for me here. Let's go to the beach."

Tumango siya kaya tumuloy na ako sa banyo. Nang maging maayos ay pareho namin tinungo ang labas ng hotel.

It's slowly getting dark but the scenery is still beautiful. Kulay kahel na rin ang kalangitan, unit-unti ng bumababa ang araw.

Nilibot ko ang tingin sa paligid at nakitang hindi gaanong marami ang tao dahil na rin sa pagkamahal ng booking nila dito.

I removed my heels and hold them before walking just near the water of the beach and unconsciously stared at it.

It's peaceful. I like how soothing the sound of the waves calmly approaching the shore... although it took me a while to realize this.

Last year, I started having swimming classes. I was hesitant at first since it is one of my fears... swimming.

No, more like... drowning.

Doc. Urjele said that it will be a great idea since this can also improve my emotional well-being. He thought asked why I hated the water.