Best Part of Me

42

I was staring blankly at Xav while he was discussing to me all the evidences he got and how the trial will move forward.

"We will have a good chance to win the case. Zoe, are you still with me?"

Napabalikwas ako sa aking pagkakaupo. I've been so tired lately, I was glad we're finally moving forward with the case but I don't really know what I should feel.

I had loathed my parents and I know I had to do this but now we're here, I can't help but to feel sad.

"I'm okay. I'm just tired." I answered.

Huminga ito ng malalim at isinarado ang notebook na hawak nito. Tumayo ito at naglakad palapit sa akin.

"C'mon let's get some air." He pulled me up and dragged me outside.

Naglakad kami patungo sa park na ilang metro lamang ang layo mula sa kanyang law firm.

"I know this is tiring but I assure you everything would be worth it."

I stopped walking in front of the mini fountain, I faced him and smiled at him sincerely.

"I don't know how can I thank you enough, Xav."

Xav was too good to be true. He helped me without expecting anything in return. Although I knew he was doing everything for his sister but I was thankful we crossed each other's path.

"Probably a cup of coffee would be enough." He smiled back.

"Leave it to me."  I answered.

We both laughed and walked towards the nearest coffee shop.

Pinili namin ang lamesa na nasa pinakadulo at nasa harap ng bintana.

"I need to go to restroom." Paalam nito. Tumango lamang ako sa kanya.

"Ako na mag-oorder. What's yours?" I asked.

"Hot brewed coffee is fine." We went separate ways. He went straight to restroom and I immediate went to the counter.

"Goodmorning! What's your order?" Cashier asked while smiling widely.

"One hot brewed coffee and chocolate lattee please." She typed in our order to the machine as I prepare for the payment. After I paid for it, I carried it towards our table.

However, as soon as I turned around I suddenly bumped into someone and the coffee accidentally slipped on my hand, the hot brewed coffee was spilled on my hand and shirt.

"Fuck!" Sigaw ko ng maramdaman ang mainit na kape na tumapon sa aking katawan.

I saw how the staffs immediately panicked and run towards me, I raised my face in shock, unable to utter anything since all I could do was to feel the heat and pain in my skin.

"Oh no, I'm sorry!" She said, her face was shocked but smirk curved from her lips as soon as she saw my face.

I clenched my jaw in anger, and glared at her.

"Oh, Zoe?" Tanong nito ng hindi nawawala ang ngisi sa kanyang labi.

"Ma'am are you okay?" Tanong ng isang staff, huminga ako ng malalim at tumango.

There was no point on firing back at her. She seems to be amused but I couldn't feel anything except for the burn in my skin.

"Sorry about that, I can pay for you medical bills though." She continued.

"No, thanks." I answered, I was about to step away but she grabbed my hand that was burned so I pushed her away forcefully. It was too forceful that she fell to the ground. I bit my lip inside to stop myself from helping her.