That Neighbor of Mine (BxB)

Kabanata 29

Kelly

I don't know how to make Zeus feel secure... or how to make him feel that I'm only his. He's a jealous man and that's one thing about him that I am having a hard time changing. Kahit anong gawin kong pagpaparamdam na siya lang ang mahal ko, hindi niya pa rin maiwasang magselos. And I hate that I made him feel that way.

"I'm not leaving your side tonight," he whispered menacingly as we enter the club, the venue of Oddysey's after-party.

I bit my lip. His voice sounded so possessive and dead serious. And I cannot contradict what he said because my system feels like submitting to his demanding voice. Na kahit ang ideyang maaring magtataka ang kaibigan namin sa inaakto niya ay wala na akong pakialam. Everything feels like he's the only one that matters right now... only us for tonight.

The loud bang of music, heavily packed dancefloor, and the dim and colorful lights welcomed us. Agad na may bumati sa amin, lalo na sa kanya. Although many tried to talked to him, his hand never left my back and he ended those conversations right away. Kahit nakangiti ang mokong ay halata pa rin sa kilay niya na wala sya sa mood makipag-socialize.

"Hi! Kelly..." Bati nang isang lalaking schoolmate namin kaya ngumiti ako at bumati rin. However, it didn't escape my senses how Zeus' hand behind me tightened. Fuck! He's really extra possessive right now.

"Let's go to the second floor, naroon sila." 

"Alright..." I timidly answered.

Right after our drama back in his car earlier, we just waited there until the formal program ended. Dumiretso na kami rito nang unti-unti na ring umalis ang ibang sasakyan sa parking area ng hotel para sa after-party. Walang mga matatanda sa after-party, as per Oddysey's request. Kaya  mostly na nandito ay schoolmates and other acquaintance namin.

"Dude! Saan ba kayo nagpunta kanina?!" salubong agad ni Daryl nang makaakyat na kami. Our circle immediately looked at us in a very curious way. Sila lang ang tao sa pangalawang palapag.

"May pinuntahan lang kami," Zeus answered in most natural tone. Na parang hindi nagsisinungaling. 

"Ba't kailangan mong sumama Kelly?" Sab asked curiously as she watched us like a hawk. 

I was taken-aback by her question. Hindi ako nakapag-isip agad nang palusot dahil nawala sa isip kong tatanungin talaga nila kami nito. My heart immediately pounded so fast. 

"I asked him to accompany me."

I turned my head to Zeus when he answered it calmly. My lips parted in awe because he looks so natural when he lie. Habang ako rito halos atakehin na sa kaba.

"Oh... okay," she shrugged.

"Kala ko hindi na kayo pupunta sa after-party," Daryl said and he diverted his eyes to me. His stares were very meaningful, like he really has an idea about us. However, maybe I was just overthinking this all. Kaya kahit kabado ako ngayon, ipinagwalang bahala ko nalang iyon.

Sila ni Zeus ang nag-usap at pinasadahan ko ng tingin ang kaibigan naming nakaupo na sa couch. It was a round couch with a center table which was full of alcohol. There was also a bucket. I noticed Oddysey wasn't here also, probably busy entertaining other guests.

"Halika Kelly, upo ka rito," anyaya ni Ellise na nasa dulong bahagi. She scooted over to give me space. Kumawala ako sa kamay ni Zeus na nasa likod ko at nakita kong si Ellise ay nakatitig roon. Her lips were parted in surprise but she blinked immediately to change her expression. 

My heart raced and I looked away. I bit my lip. I felt her staring at me and I didn't dare look at her because I know her eyes will be full of question. Umakto na lamang ako na wala lang iyon and that it was just some no malice act.