Amidst the Lies (Higuera Series #2)

Kabanata 23

Kabanata 23

Hatid

Sinandal ko ang pisngi ko habang pinapanood ko si David na nagta-type sa laptop niya.

Maitsura si David. Matangos ang ilong, makapal na kilay, mahahabang pilik-mata at kumikinang ang kulay asoge niyang mata pag nasisinagan ng araw. His masculine too, and tall. He has a chiseled jawline that adds to his overall handsome appearance. With a confident smile that often graces his lips, David effortlessly catches the attention of those around him. He is an attractive man. He is like a breathe of sunshine.

Bahagyang kumunot ang kanyang noo nang mapansin ang titig ko. Lumingon siya, ngumiti ako.

"You're so serious." I muttered slow.

He shifted on his seat and I saw a hint of red in his ears. Tumikhim siya.

"Tapos ka na ba Cera?" Pag iiba niya.

Inalis ko ang pisngi ko sa pagkakasandal sa kamay ko at humarap sa laptop bago ito isinara.

"Yep, I'm just waiting for you to finish."

Ngumuso siya at tumango.

I watched as his admas apple moved and he gulped. I lick my bottom lip and give up trying to distract the poor boy.

Dumating si Veina dala ang order namin. Nilagay niya ito sa mesa at umupo sa tabi ko.

"Hindi pa ba tapos yan, David?"

"Malapit na..."

Veina opened her laptop. "Tulongan na kita...ang bagal mo kasi..." Aniya.

Nag-aalala ako para sa event na pupuntahan namin mamaya. Si Veina, sa kabilang banda, ay tuwang-tuwa, she genuinely wants to attend, and I can't let her down.

She had already arranged her outfit the previous night while I was simply gazing, unsure of what to wear...I definitely don't want to attend. Many of Higuera's family members will be present, and that's the most scarry part...I'll come face to face with Ash, his mom, and other relatives. I'd be damned if they all see me.

I gulped my drink and devoured my fries as I thought about all the reasons not to go.

I mean how can I go? Ang kapal naman talaga ng mukha kung magpa kita pa sa kanila matapos nang ginawa kong panloloko.

Bumuntong hininga ako at napa subsob sa lamesa.

I think I need sleep for thirty minutes to clear my head.

Nang matapos ang dalawa ay tinapik ako ni Viena para umuwi. Umuwi agad kami ni Veina sa condo. Agad akong humiga sa kama at niyakap ang unan.

Umuwi sina Tita Valerie at Toto Allen kaninang umaga. Tito has an important meeting, so they must return immediately. He has a higher position now that he has been promoted. Ang rinig ko masyadong mataas na rango ang nakuha ni Tito. Kaya lumuwas rito para magcelebrate.

Nagising ako sa katok ni Veina. Tumingin ako sa orasan at alas singko na ng hapon. Oras na para mag handa para sa event ni Giselle. I groaned and rolled myself on my bed before standing up. Nag tagal ako sa banyo, I was staring at nothing while the water ran above my head. Isa pa, mabagal ang mga kilos ko.

Nakatayo ako sa harap ng aking closet, naguguluhan kung dapat bang mag-casual o pumili ng mas pormal na kasuotan. Hindi sigurado kung ano ang angkop para sa okasyon, huminto ako, iniisip ang iba't ibang damit ngunit tinatanggihan ang bawat isa nahahawakan.

Should I go for a dress? Maybe that would be too formal. Or perhaps a more casual blouse and pants? But would that seem too casual for a ballet performance? The uncertainty hung heavy in the air, each clothing option accompanied by a flurry of doubts.