Will you choose me? (Montecarlo Heir #2)

Kabanata 8

"Why do you want to have it in a disposable container? We have something that's more durable." Dad started his interrogation with me so early in the morning ng madinig ang masayang si manang na hinahanda ang baon ko sa school.

I sighed. "So it would be convenient. I'll throw them out once I'm finished and I won't have to carry heavy sh-.. stuff." I had to bite my lip when I almost said something stupid.

Naniningkit na mata ang binigay ni daddy bago bumuntong hininga at tumango. Thank God he is calm today. He even kissed me goodbye nung gumayak na ako paschool.

"I'm in front of your school. I'll wait for you. Take care, Reina." I read kuya Anton's chat.

"Meet me in the parking lot instead." I sent my reply. Ayoko ng sa harap na kami ng school magkikita dahil madaming estudyanteng pumapasok. Maaga pa naman at late naman minsan si Amiel so hindi niya kami makikita kung sakali.

For me to be this bothered that people might see us drives me crazy. I mean there's nothing wrong but I can't afford foolish gossips spreading around.

Pagkadating ng parking lot ng school ay natanaw ko na agad ang itim na Montero ni kuya Anton. I parked my own SUV beside his. I had to survey the entire space before stepping out of the car just to make sure there's no familiar faces around.

Nakababa ang bintana niya ng lumabas ako kaya agad kaming nagkatinginan. His lips are on a grim while he stared at me intently. Not that it will intimidate me but.. I felt something.. in my stomach.

"Good morning, engineer." Dinig kong bati ni Matt mula sa likod ko. Kuya Anton curtly nodded at him before his eyes went back to me. Kusang humigpit ang hawak ko paper container na binalot pa ng plastic ni manang para daw di matapon. Matt is holding my things.

"Good morning. I can't stay long." Bungad niya ng bumaba siya ng Montero. I even saw Matt on my peripheral walked away at a distance to give us some privacy.

"It's.. okay. G-Good morning. Here's.. your lunch." Mabilis kong inabot ang lalagyan ng kanin at ulam sakanya habang nakaderetso ang tingin sakanyang leeg for I can't stare at his dark gaze.

"What will you have for lunch later today?" He asked, hands in his pocket leaving my hand gripped tighter on the damn paper container. Ayaw pa kasi kunin!

"I'll have... whatever. Here. Take this." Sabay mwestra ko ulit ng pagkain.

He sighed before placing his palm below my hands that are holding the food. Gustohin ko mang kumawala eh mahigpit ang alalay niya sa kamay ko na para bang matatapon ang pagkain.

"I don't want you to think that I'm taking away your lunch. I'm not really asking for anything in return when I gave you-"

"Just take it!" Asik ko para mapigilan na ang tagpo. I can feel the heat rushing through my cheeks. Let go of my hand, please!

Halos itulak ko na sakanya ang baunan kaya maingat niya iyong kinuha at hinawakan ng isang kamay. "Thank you. Please eat something healthy for lunch. Buy anything you want." Paalala niya.

"Yup. T-Thanks again. Uhh... i-ingat kayo.. with our project." I took a quick glance on his face and I saw how his eyes fixated on the side of my face. What are you staring at? May dumi ba? His eyes then brighten up as if he is waiting for me to stare at him all this time.

"Mmhmm. It's just.. for a few months. I'll come home from time to time." Yeah. No need to tell me. I'm fully aware of the length of the contract we often have, minsan hindi lang one year iyon lalo na kung malaking proyekto ang tatapusin. Kaya din halos isang araw ang tinitigil ni daddy sa musuleo ni mommy bago siya tumulak noong may projects din siya abroad. Hindi niya naman ako masama because I have school.