Works of Love (Hiraeth 2: Max And Chanel)

Chapter 12 (w/ Benjamin and Sebastian moment)

"Why are you shy? It's okay, normal lang naman magka-crush." Chanel comforted Max who's sitting on a bench with his palm covering his face.

Pinagtitinginan na sila ng tao. Of course, they're just in front of the billboard so they're agaw attention talaga. Max were literally surprise on the billboard like he's not the one who told her na ipa-billboard. She's just masunurin.

Max sighed and stood up. Namumula pa rin ang pisngi nito saka hinawakan ang pinky finger niya gamit ang pinky finger nito. She blushed on that simple gesture. Max seems to not hold her not because they don't have label yet.

"Tara date na tayo. Baka mauwi kita sa amin." Max said then pull her towards the mall.

"What are we gonna do in your house?" She asked.

"Ibabahay na kita, Miss kung hindi ka mag-behave." Banta ni Max na para siyang bata.

She pouted. She's behaving naman, ah! It's as if she's testing his patience. But she didn't do anything bad aside sa pakiligin ito. So, the only thing to test his long patience is through surprises? Hmm.

"Itatanan mo na ako?" She asked as her eyes widen.

"Baka i-hostage ako ng mga Benjamin, starling." Max said flatly.

Yeah, right.

They began roaming around the mall. She have budget on her shopping spree so she refused Max to pay for her dresses. Of course, Max being a gentleman refuse but she insist. Pumayag na rin ito basta ito sagot sa pagkain.

"I'm thirsty." Reklamo niya but she's still enjoying looking for a new dress.

"Wait ka lang dito, starfish. Bibilhan kita ng water." Max said.

"Thanks, babe." She smiled.

Max look stunned for a bit. Nang makabawi ay piningot nito ang pisngi niya.

"Benjamin ka talaga." Pang-gigigil nito.

Then he left.

He continue looking for dress when a girl bump her from the back.

"Oh, sorry. I wasn't looking." The girl apologize with no sincerity.

Tiningnan niya ito. She doesn't look familiar but it seems like she have seen her face before on elite party. Probably one of a rich man's daughter.

"Chanel Hope! It's nice to see you. You're looking for a dress, too?" The lady was surprise upon recognizing her.

"Hmm." She just hummed and nodded.

"So, I saw the billboard outside. Max Sebastian has crush on you, huh? But I saw him at a party before and he's just a waiter. The audacity of him to show his interest to the Benjamin princess, huh?" The girl continue talking.

Her blood boil on that. But she remained calm and controlled. She won't stoop low on her level but she won't just easily get away after insulting her man.

"He's not just a waiter. He's a waiter. You think you'll have your food and drink without him serving it to you?" Kalmadong tanong niya dito.

"But still...you're a Benjamin." Giit pa ng babae.

"And he's Max." She can't help but to raise her brow at her.

Even without a Sebastian on his name, he's still great on his own.

"Madam, your water." Max were still catching his breath. He was on a hurry buying those for her just because she's thirsty.

"Madam? So, you're not dating?" Bakas na ang tuwa sa boses nito habang malagkit na nakatitig kay Max.

Max seems so clueless looking at her tho, ni hindi man lang nilingon ang babae. She almost rolled her eyes at him.