QUADRO

Chapter Sais

ANNABELLA

Hah! She thinks I didn't know? I can feel her stares she's giving the three of us. She thinks I am dense or stupid of not knowing with her so obvious observation.

Iniwan ko sila doon at nandito ako sa cafeteria, o kung ano man ang tawag nila dito. To ease my anger, I am eating so much food right now. I don't mind if people judge me or weirded out. I will mind my own business, mind theirs.

I was in the middle of munching my food when someone clears its throat. I looked up to know and see the culprit. Whews. What's up with him? Well, it's just Hanz fucking Briton. Tinaasan ko lang siya ng kilay habang ngumunguya, waiting him to speak up.

"Mind if I sit here, share a table with you? Of course, if it would be okay." Naiilang niyang sabi while stifling a force smile.

"I won't mind. Go ahead. Just be quiet." Shushing him out.

"Thanks." He said. I only nod at him as my answer.

We are eating silently though I can feel his glances every seconds, he is trying to find a shot to strike a conversation. I didn't mind him. Nagugutom ako. It's not awkward, more like peaceful and comfortable.

Narinig ko siyang pekeng umubo. Napairap ako.

"Erm, so, why are you alone? Where's your friends?" tanong niya sa akin.

"Why? Does that concern you if I tell you?" pabalang kong sagot sa kaniya.

"Woah, hahahaha chill, Anna. I was just asking here. You're quite hot headed." sabi niya.

"Well, Mr., what is it to you if those friends of mine you're saying aren't with me?" I fired up immediately.

"I was just curious, you know. Palagi kasi kayong magkasamang apat. Ngayon ko lang kayo hindi nakita na magkakasama. Something's wrong?" Sabi ni Chismoso. Bakit? Gusto niya maki dagdag sa grupo?

"Iniwan ko sila because I am hungry," lumunok muna ako bago mag salita muli "I am kinda disappointed and infuriating." dugtong ko.

"Care to share? But of course, I won't force you. It sounded like hindi mo nagustuhan ang nangyari," Hanz.

"Tsk. You're so chismoso. Shut up and let me finish my food. We don't know each other. We're not close to exchange information."

"Oh, sorry. Eat up and don't mind me here. I will finish my food too." Bumalik nga siya sa pagkain kaya hinayaan ko na.

Hindi pa nagtatagal ay narinig kong may sumigaw sa pangalan ko.

"BELLEEEEE!" I don't need to know, boses pa lang, si Michaela 'yon.

Lumapit sila kung nasaan kami naka puwesto ni Hanz. Nakita ko si Michaela na agad nag blush mg ngumiti sa kanila ang lalaki. Tch. Kinikilig ang babae. Kulang na lang mangisay sa sahig.

"Bella, hindi mo naman plano na solohin si Hanz, di ba?" Narcy. Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.

"The heck? Aanhin ko naman 'yan? He was just sharing a table with me. Hindi naman ako masama na pag damutan siya. This is not my property to begin with. Stop with your nonsensical imagination." I answer irritatedly.

"Yow, Hanz. What's up, pre?" Asked by Michaela. Trying to act cool. Pfftt.

Ngumiti sa kanya si Hanz, "I'm fine." Whews, what a long answer we have there. Note the sarcasm.

As usual, Michaela was blushing. She looks like tomato. Huwag siyang obvious.

"Walang mangyayari kung tatayo lang kayo diyan. I am not that cruel not to let you sit." I said.

Pagka upo nila, nagdaldalan na sila kay Hanz na naka ngiti lamang sa mga pinagsasasabi ng tatlo.

Naubo ako sa bulgarang tanong ni Michaela.

"Ah, Hanz, may girlfriend ka na ba?" diretsahang tanong niya sa lalaki habang nakangiti ng malaki.

Pati si Narcy at Elizabeth ay nasamid sa kanilang iniinom na tubig. Si Hanz naman, nauubo din. Huminga muna siya ng malalim at umiling-iling havang nakangiti ng matamis kay Michaela.

"No, I don't have a girlfriend yet. Why? Are you willing to apply?" He said while smirking

I almost throw up because of his kayabangan. So cringe.

Nabilaukan ang dalawa habang si Michaela naman ay namula ng tudo. Hopia girl. Wala na, hulog na po siya sa bitag. I'm sure, she wouldn't stop thinking this until night, hanggang sa panaginip.

"A-ano ka ba, nagtatanong lang naman ako. Mapag biro ka din pala." Nahihiyang saad ni Michaela habang nakalapat ang kanyang mga palad sa kanyang mga pisngi na namumula.

"Yabang." I whispered enough not to be heard by anyone.

Natawa na lang si Hanz dahil sa asal ni Michaela though he glanced at my way, he smirked like he heard what I said. Mayabang nga.

"Alam mo, Hanz. Curious talaga si Michaela sa love life mo. Malay daw niya, you are in a relationship with someone. Baka pa showbiz ka lang diyan, ha? Willing naman daw si M-hmmpp," naputol ang sinabi ni Narcy dahil tinakpan ang bibig niya ng palad ni Elizabeth habang pinandidilatan naman diya ng mata ni Michaela. Pfftt.

"Pasensiya ka na, Hanz, ha? Kulang lang silang dalawa ng kain," Elizabeth.

"It's okay. I don't mind. I find it amusing to be honest. And, I don't really have a girlfriend, yet. Maybe if I have a chance." May laman niyang sabi while he lingers his eyes on me for a seconds at ngumiti sa kanila.

Napataas ang kilay ko sa ginawa niya. What does his actions means? This bastard. What is he up to? Akala niya siguro gusto ko ang tulad niya. Nakaka irita siya. I don't know him so I have to be extra careful. I smile meaningfully. I am looking forward, darling.

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