In His Kiss

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Laure Ri Daza's Point of View

My life seems to be on repeat. I didn't notice it then until I stumbled upon Hiro— the stranger I happened to meet unexpectedly.

Hanggang ngayon ay nakapwesto ang ulo ko sa kanyang dibdib. Mukhang kahit siya ay hinihintay na tumigil ako sa pag iyak. He wasn't saying anything, which I think is a good thing. Until now, I couldn't find my voice to speak. Ang pinagtataka ko lang ay kung bakit lagi niya akong naabutan na umiyak.

Pinunasan ko ang aking pisngi bago tinanggal ang pagkasandal sa kanyang dibdib. Ngayon nahimasmasan na ako ay tinanggal na rin niya ang pagkalagay ng kanyang kamay sa aking ulo. Humakbang ako papalayo mula sa kanya.

"I'm sorry, nabasa ko 'yang damit mo." Sabi ko sabay iwas ng tingin. He looked down on his shirt and shake his head.

"You don't have to worry about my shirt. Pwede naman ako magpalit." I forced a smile, still hurt from the fact that Creed was having a good time with someone else. Relieved at the same time since there were no tears coming from my eyes. My face must be red from all the crying. I looked away, conscious of Hiro's stare, and focused on the big fountain placed inside.

This is embarrassing. He caught me again crying my lungs out.

"I have to go." I hurriedly clutched my purse to my chest, and I was about to leave. I didn't notice that he was still holding my wrist. Hindi pa rin pala niya ito binibitawan hanggang ngayon.

"I'm not letting you. Ihahatid na kita, Laure. I'm not giving you an option to say no." Pagpipigil niya sa akin. Bumaling naman ang atensiyon niya sa lalaking kasama niya.

"Cainn, I'm cancelling our plans tonight." He said. I looked at where the man named Cainn is standing. He looked surprised to see Hiro with me. Kahit ako naman ay magugulat. Hindi ko inaasahan na makikita ko si Hiro sa lobby.

Cainn is also a tall man. Hiro is just an inch taller. Cainn's hair is brushed upwards, letting the strand of his hair fall naturally on the side of his forehead. His face has a tiny resemblance with Hiro but what caught my attention is his perfectly sculpted jawline. There's curiosity in his eyes. Siguro ay hindi na siya makapaghintay malaman kung ano ang namamagitan samin dalawa ni Hiro.

"I'm going to introduce her to you soon, but not now. She's not in her best condition." Hiro said to Cainn, while holding me closer to him. Hindi na niya binigyan ng pagkakataon na magsalita pa si Cainn at iginaya na niya ako papunta sa exit.

I didn't have the energy to refuse so I just let myself enter his car.

"Feeling better?" Hiro suddenly said when he positioned himself in the driver's seat. Inadjust na rin niya ang temperature ng aircon sa loob ng kanyang kotse.

"I'm fine. Thank you." I wrinkled my nose and tried wiping my face with a tissue. He asked me about my address, and I finally gave in. There's no point in refusing. Lalo na at gumagabi na rin sa labas.

"Remember the guy from earlier? His name is Cainn and he's my cousin." That explains the tiny resemblance he has with Cainn. If Cainn is his family, now I don't need to ask the reason why he introduced me as his girlfriend earlier.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't properly introduce myself to your cousin." I sighed heavily, couldn't contain my temper. Hindi ito ang inaasahan kong oras para makilala ang pinsan niya. They saw me crying! I pressed my hands into my face and grip my hair tightly. Kung pwede lang magpakain sa lupa ay ginawa ko na.

"Stop apologizing, please. Hindi ko alam kung ilang beses mo nang sinabi 'yan."

"I'm sorry," I automatically put my hands on my mouth. Hiro grunt. I can't decide if he's holding back his laughter or groaning because I kept apologizing.