A Collision of Hearts and Heroes

Chapter 4

Clarissa's POV

Genuine Connections

Nakaupo na ako ngayon sa bench sa loob ng gym, nakatingin kay Gasper na kasalukuyang naglalaro. I couldn't help but feel that familiar rush of kilig all over again every time his words were replayed in my mind. Like, girl? He really did appreciate my lips. I always add a layer of gloss after my lip tint to keep my lips looking hydrated. It was just a routine—nothing special—until Gasper noticed and complimented me on it.

Kahit bored ako ay naghintay pa rin ako matapos ang laro nila. I was strolling on social media until the match finally ended. Nanalo sila Gasper kaya 'yong kalaban nila na natalo ay ikakalaban sa grupo nila kuya Emerson. I was observing Gasper as he settled down with his teammates beside where I was sitting. Ang akala ko ay hindi siya tatabi sa akin pero pinili niyang doon umupo.

I purposely kept busied myself with the phone because Gasper's teammates are with him. They are occupied about the game. Nakikinig ako sakanila habang nagkunwaring may ginawa sa cellphone kahit wala naman talaga.

"Hello, you are Emerson's sister, right?" One of Gasper's teammates approached me.

"Yes," I smiled.

Agaran siyang tumayo at lumipat ng upo sa tabi ko. Gasper's eyes never teetered. He tracked his teammate's every move with an intensity that conveyed a lot. His gaze remained fixed, unblinking, until his teammate finally took his place beside me.

"Xian," he extended his hand.

Akmang tatanggapin ko na ang kamay niya nang biglaang nagsalita si Gasper.

"May boyfriend na 'yan," aniya.

What? Wala akong boyfriend!

"Oh, really? May boyfriend ka na pala?" Xian asked in a bit surprised tone.

I looked at Gasper with confusion etched  on my face. Nagkatitigan kami at pinagtaasan niya lang ako ng kilay. I don't get him!

"Uh... Yeah?" Alanganin kong sagot doon sa Xian.

However, that Xian didn't even care—or he just didn't buy what Gasper said. Tinatanong niya ako nang marami—kahit anu-ano lang. I replied to him despite my lack of interest in having a conversation.

"Is that Yesha?" One of his teammates uttered that caught my attention.

Sabay-sabay kaming napatingin sa babaeng kakapasok lang ng gym. She's wearing a white bralet corset top, complemented by a form-fitting mini skirt that accentuates her curves flawlessly. Maganda siya. Wala akong ibang masabi kundi maganda talaga siya. The way she carries herself screams sophistication and class.

"Sinusundo ka, Gas?" Sabi ng kasama ni Gasper sakaniya.

And who is this girl, by the way? Si Gasper sinusundo? Is she Gasper's girlfriend? May girlfriend pala siya? Mukha namang wala, pero ano 'to?

"You didn't tell me you're here," the girl told Gasper as soon as she got near us.

"Hindi naman kailangan," Gasper answered that made the girl pout.

Now, this woman right here isn't his girlfriend. Kasi kung totoo mang girlfriend niya ito ay hindi niya sasagutin ng gano'n. So, if they're not in a relationship, then I would conclude that they're just flirting with each other? Fling?

"I missed you already. Haven't you missed me?"  May halong pagtatampo niyang saad.

I couldn't stand it any longer—I walked away. Napadaan ako sa tapat nila kuya Emerson. Saktong nakita niya ako at pinaghintay na muna sakanila. I was with kuya while they were talking to the organizer. Nalaman kong bukas na nila ipagpatuloy ang laro dahil alas dose na. I briefly looked at Gasper and noticed that the girl remained by his side.