Works of Love (Hiraeth 2: Max And Chanel)

Special Chapter

"What do you mean by Max is cheating?" Kunot- noong tanong ni Tres.

"Max is cheating?" Magnus almost stood up from his seat.

Nasa kalagitnaan sila ng meeting break at nanonood ng interview ni Chanel sa BNJMN E nang magsalita si Ace bigla. Kaya natigil sila at napalingon dito.

"That's impossible? Max is so in love with Chanel." Primo said.

"Well, ganyan naman talaga ang most cheaters sa mga original. Playing so in love, 'yon pala may babaeng iba." Tito Spade smirked that earns a glare from everyone.

Agad namang itinaas ni Spade ang dalawang kamay bilang pagsuko.

"I'm not saying it's Max, I'm just giving opinion about haters. Lol." Ngisi pa nito.

Muling bumaling sila kay Ace para manghingi ng kompirmasyon.

"I'm not sure! I just saw the love letters on that old drawers as I visit my office last day. It's from Aubrey. Look." Ace said and throw on the table the bunch love letters.

Nagsikuhaan naman ang nandoon. Sabay-sabay na kumunot ang noo at napangiwi.

"Dear Max, the very first time I saw you, I just know I'm in love with you. Xoxo, Aubrey." Basa ni Uno saka napangiwi.

"It just purely a love letter from a love sick fan." Dagdag pa ni Uno.

"Max, everytime we crossed path, I know it's the destiny's fault. The destiny is making our world small. Aubrey." Basa ni Hinx sa hawak nitong love letter. Napailing na lang si Hinx. 

"You smiled at me! I know you're in love with me, too. I can be your secret lover until you filed for divorce--- what the hell is wrong with this kid?" Tres almost crumpled the paper.

"Max is just friendly and polite. Why does she think she's special?" Primo almost rolled her eyes.

Napalingon naman sila kay Magnus, hinihintay na basahin nito ang papel na hawak pero bagkus, isiniwalat nito ang opinyon.

"I don't think my brother is a cheater but to think rational, Aubrey won't make so many love letters kung pinatigil agad ni Max or... if Max didn't respond. " Magnus said and throw the love letter on the table.

Kinuha naman iyon ni More at binasa.

"Let's see each other again in the church? Hindi ka sumipot sa lunch date natin because your wife is around! But anyways, Tuesday afternoon? In Sebastian's hotel? Aubrey." Basa ni More.

Natahimik ang buong silid. Of course, they believe in Max that he won't cheat on Chanel.  But they can't help to think that...what if...

"Hindi, eh. Hindi ata siya marunong mag-cheat." Tanggi ni Dos.

"But Aubrey won't make such statements kung hindi totoo. That kid seems to be honest on her feelings, so that might not be a false statement." More said.

Kung anong tanggi ng mga Benjamin dahil kampi sila kay Max, 'yon naman ang tutol ng mga Sebastian dahil iniisip nila si Chanel. They don't want Chanel to experience the same thing with Mariana. So, the situation is just balance.

"Let's just call him para matapos na. It's better to know the truth from him." Pagtatapos ni Ace sa usapan at inilabas ang cellphone para tawagan si Max.

He put it on loud speaker for everyone to hear. After three ring, Max answered.

"P-pa?" 

Unang salubong pa lang ni Max ay nautal na. At parang hinihingal. Nagkatinginan sila.

"Nasaan ka?"

"H-ha?..Importante bang... ahh, s-slow down---baby.."

Their eyes widen hearing Max' moan. Mas lalong lumakas ang hinala nila dahil sa pag-ungol nito.