Mr. Left (Mr. Series #2)

Chapter 5

I can't help but smile a little.

So he's concerned about me now?

Naghanap siya ng parking lot. Bababa na sana ako nang hawakan niya ang braso ko.

"Wait." May kinuha siya sa back seat. A black cap. Sinuot niya iyon sa akin.

"Let's go," sambit niya bago kami bumaba sa sasakyan.

A cold breeze greeted me. I was surprised when Jhon Rey put a jacket on me too. We were still in our university uniforms, so it felt a bit cold here.

"How about you? Aren't you feeling cold?" I was just as concerned about him too.

"I'm fine; it's you that I'm concerned about."

I can't help but feel weird because I am so used to him being so harsh. I'm curious about what's on his mind now. I'm bothered by his sudden thoughtfulness.

I was amazed when I saw how many people were at the fair. Their laughter makes me smile too. Ngayon lang ako nakapunta sa ganitong lugar. I wonder how people can be happy because of this.

I walked over to the kids, who were now playing with pellet guns. The rule was to knock at least three cans out of five tries. It seems fun to watch over it.

"You want to play?" tanong ni Jhon Rey. Nilingon ko siya sa pag-aakalang malayo pa siya sa akin pero narito pala siya sa likod ko, napakalapit. Shit. My heart is crazy again.

Umiling ako. "Hindi ako marunong," pag-amin ko.

"Tsk. Have you forgotten I already taught you how to use a gun? It's the same."

My eyebrows knitted. Did Jhon Rey teach me to use a gun?

Memories flashed the day I went to the arcade, where I played Time Crisis. Right, that moment that I never thought would happen. He was there too and played the game with me. He even teased me about how noob I was playing.

"Bakit hindi mo subukan?" Nagbayad siya sa lalaki para makapaglaro ako.

Bullets of sweat are streaming down my face. I was holding a gun with five pellets, and I did not understand why I felt so nervous. I was trying to play, but I was bothered by the thought that many people, including Jhon Rey, were watching.

Tsk. I'm not good with this one, but I should at least try not to look stupid.

I started shooting the can. I hit some of them, but I can't knock them down. There must be some water in that! Tsk! How can I win this?

I frowned. It was a waste of money. Too bad I didn't get the stuffed toy dog that seems to be looking at me and begging me to get him. Sorry, doggy, I have no power to fight for you.

"You want to try again?" he asked. I shook my head. That will only annoy me more if I play again. "Feeling ko, may tubig kaya hindi natutumba. Nangdadaya si manong," I whispered.

"Really?" He wasn't convinced. "Can I try?"

Nagulat ako nang humingi siya ng permiso sa akin. Bakit? Masisira ba ang dignidad ko kapag naglaro siya?

"Of course. Why are you even asking me?"

"I'm just worried that you might find me cool."

My jaw dropped. Did I hear it right?

Is he trying to hit on me?

Come on. It was not a date. We were just here because I wanted to ride the Ferris wheel. Why does he keep on acting like a cliched gentleman in dramas?

I am not going to fall for it! Tsk. Who am I fooling?

I knew already that I liked him and was trying to deny it.