His Other One

Chapter 2

THALIA

I'm in my car right now. Nagre-retouch ng aking make up before bumaba. Sinadya ko talagang magpa-late ng mga 30 minutes.

It's just my way of letting men know they ain't shit. I puckered my lips as I applied my signature dark red lipstick. Inayos ko ang strap ng aking tight fitted black dress and bumaba na.

The guard opened the restaurant door and I was greeted by a waitress by the desk.

"Your name please, miss?"

"Thalia."

"I see." May sinenyasan siyang young waiter.  Then the young man smiled at me.

"Good evening, miss. This way please." How charming, but too young for my taste.

Mga ilang minuto ang nilakad namin nang marating na namin ang isang private room. Napataas ang kilay ko. Then, I remembered something. The man's engaged nga pala.

Napa-iling ako. Pag-pasok ko ay bumungad sa akin ang isang familiar na mukha. He looks more handsome right now, I admit. It's like he became 5x more attractive than the last time I saw him.

He flashed a smile at me as he pulled a chair for me to sit on. I thanked him as I sat. Umupo na din siya at nilagyan ng wine ang mga wine glasses na nasa harap namin.

"So mister. I'm sorry I forgot your name. What was it again?"

He raised his eyebrows and tilted his head as if he can't believe what he's hearing right now.

"Henry. Henry Jung."

"Right. Henry. So, what made you change your mind? Cause it seemed like you were really  uninterested in me." Diretso kong tanong. I swirled my glass around to mix the wine.

"Oh no. It just seemed like you were the type to love the chase. So I gave you what you wanted."

Tumaas ang isa kong kilay. And how'd he know that?

"And you know this because?" I pressed further.

"Just an assumption. But it's not anymore is it? Cause you're here. Having dinner with me." He said smugly and crossed his arms. Impressive, not gonna lie.

I smirked at him. I took one of my heels off. Let's see how you like this mister smart ass.

"Okay mister smart man. You got me," I said habang dahan-dahang pinapausdos ang aking mga paa sa isang binti niya. Alam kong medyo nagulat siya doon pero I can see it in his eyes that he likes it.

"Shall we eat, Thalia?" He said while placing a napkin on his lap. I decided to play him a little bit more. We're in a private room after all.

Why don't we utilize all the privacy we have?

"Sure. But I wanna eat something different." Nagtaas ito ng tingin sa sinabi kong yon. Nagtatanong ang kanyang mga mata but behind those eyes, I can see the lust and excitement.

I laughed at him in my mind. Mister Henry here thinks he's gonna get lucky tonight. How cute. Tumayo na ako at inayos ang aking dress. Sinuot ko din yung heels na tinanggal ko.

"Let's cut the chase, Henry. We both know what we really want. Don't we?" Sabi ko habang dahan-dahang lumalakad papunta sakanya.

"Well. Aren't you an excited little pussy cat." Oh we're both excited mister. Just not for the same reason.