He's a Dangerous Man

Chapter Twenty-four

Chapter 24

"Mommy, are you leaving?" Bungad ni Devon nang makita akong pababa sa hagdanan. He's already up and is playing in the living room.

Lumapit ako sa kanya and kissed his adorable cheeks. "Good morning Devon, yes mommy is going out today." It's Sunday and I promised Ash that I'll meet him.

"Can I come, Mommy?" Devon looked at me with his puppy eyes. Gusto ko sana siyang isama kaya lamang ay baka hindi ko din siya maalagaan ng maayos. Isa pa, ay baka hindi pumayag si Damon na isama ko sa labas si Devon.

"I can't bring you with me, Devon. But don't worry. I'll go home as soon as I can. Do you want pasalubong?" I asked, trying to console him dahil agad na bumakas ang lungkot sa mukha ni Devon.

"I don't need anything Mommy, just go home early." He said, trying to look like he's okay.

I ruffled his hair and smiled at him. "I promise. Bye baby" I said and kissed his cheeks once more/

Tumayo na ako at akmang aalis na nang marinig ko ang baritonong boses ni Damon.

"Where are you going?" Kunot noong tanong niya habang pababa ng hagdan. Today is also his rest day. Magulo pa ang buhok nito na tila kababangon lamang sa kanyang higaan. He's wearing a shirt and a boxer short kaya napaiwas ako ng tingin. This guy, hindi ba niya alam na may kasama siyang babae sa bahay?

"Aalis lang ako sandali." sagot ko na at kunwari ay nag titingin ako ng laman ng bag.

"Where to?" he asked again.

"I'm just going to meet a friend." sagot ko at tumingin na sa kanya.

His lips suddenly curled up after hearing what I said.. "A friend huh?" he said and I raised my eyebrows at him but didn't bother replying.

"Do you need a ride?" patuloy na tanong niya and I immediately shook my head.

"No need, I'll just take a cab. I'll go ahead." I said and pinched Devon's cheek lightly before heading out.

Medyo natagalan bago ako makasakay dahil halos wala masyadong dumadaan na taxi sa area na to kaya I decided to book a grab. Nang makarating ako sa lugar kung saan kami magkikita ni Ash ay agad kong napansin na kakaunti lamang ang tao. Ash chose a place na hindi crowded because I am still being wary sa mga tauhan ni Dad.

"You're here," agad kong bati sa isang lalaki na nakahoodie. I knew he tried to ditch Dad's men.

"Samantha!" Excited nyang tawag sa pangalan ko. Tumayo ito at agad akong niyakap. "I missed you" he said and I pat his back.

"I miss you too." Pinakawalan niya din ako agad at umupo na kaming dalawa. He called the waiter at nag order na kami ng pagkain.

"How are you? I had a hard time avoiding your Dad's men. You owe me one." He said with a wink and I smiled apologetically.

"I'm sorry Ash, I'm good. How about you?" I replied.

"I'm fine and still good as ever. You know, we missed you already. Kailan mo ba tatapusin yang pagtatago mo?"

I sighed. "You know Ash, dad's really serious about getting me married. And I think, hangga't kaya ko magtago sa kanya, gagawin ko."

"Why don't you meet the guy first? Maybe, sya na pala ang bet mo?"

"No way Ash." I looked at the man in front of me. He's wearing a white polo shirt with long sleeves folded until his elbow. He has clean cut hair, poreless skin, pointed nose, well defined jaw and almond shaped eyes.