On The Brink of Rainbow (Sign Series #1)

Kabanata 7

Kabanata 7

Kiss

I stayed silent for a moment. Bewildered by his words and eyes.

"You're doing that again," ani ko at bumitaw sa pakikipag titigan sa kaniya.

"Doing what?" may kung anong mapaglaro sa tono niya.

"Your words, Zamiro," maikling sagot ko.

"You really look beautiful. What do you want me to tell you then to express my appreciation of your beauty?"

Hindi ako sumagot. Tinuun ko ang atensyon sa palagid. The garden was quiet and peaceful. Medyo malayo ito sa venue kung saan ginaganap ang party. Hindi ko napansin na napalayo na pala ako. There are few lamp posts but we're in the darkest part of this big garden.

"Maganda ka, Miss," seryosong sabi niya nang hindi ako sumagot.

"If I'm indeed pretty, bakit ngayon ka lang nagpakita sa akin? I didn't see you anywhere in the hall. Isa pa, nasa madilim na parte tayo ng hardin, kaya paano mo na sabi, huh?"

He chuckled. Lumingon ako sa kanya. Hindi naman siya sobrang lapit sa akin habang nakaupo kami sa isang wooden bench. I saw how manly he did it. Despite the dim lights coming from the lamp post, his white teeth are glowing.

"Naroon ako. I'm taking pictures the whole time so I know, you're really pretty tonight."

"Tonight lang?" I said bitterly.

"Araw araw kang maganda, Miss. But tonight, I like your makeup better because it blends pretty well. It suits you."

I can't stop my lips from stretching into a smile. I told my make-up artist to make my face more angelic. Light make up but still stunning because I don't like the usual heavy make up for birthdays. Ayoko na parang nalulusaw ang katagalan ang mukha ko dahil sa make up.

"Thanks..." I croaked and stared at him.

He stared at me back with amusement. Bumalik ang tingin ko sa palagid ko dahil hindi ko kinakaya ang pagiging bolero ni Zamiro.

Pilit ko siniksik sa isip na wala lang ito. Pinapaasa ka lang niyan, Rian! But his words, his eyes, his actions. Sinong hindi mas lalong mahuhulog sa kaniya? Yes! He can easily make me feel at ease but at the same time to get me ruined my mind and thoughts.

Mababaliw ako sa'yo, Cariazo!

"I have a gift for you," he said and his weight shifted.

May kinuha siyang maliit na box sa loob ng suit niya. Doon ko na lang din napansin ang camera'ng palagi niya ginagamit noong high school. He's still using that?

He then handed his gift for me. It was anticipating. I didn't expect him to buy me a gift! Sobrang laki ng ngiti ko habang binubuksan niya iyon. Then I saw the necklace I have been looking for; Vivienne Westwood Petra pendant.

I looked at Zamiro shockingly. Amusement is evident in his eyes and he only chuckled handsomely at me.

"P-Paano mo nakuha 'to? Is this real?" hindi ko paniwalang tanong.

"It's real. So you don't have to worry about your skin getting allergies."

"That's not what I meant! May kamahalan 'to, Zamiro! Paano mo nabili 'to?"

Inutang niya ba? At saan niya nabili? Directly sa site ba ng shop?

Ngumisi siya habang kinuha ang kwintas sa box. He gestured to me na tumalikod. So I did. I was still confused how he got this but happy when he placed it in my neck. It perfectly pairs with my gown. It's so pretty I could cry.