Calming the Storm

Kabanata 5

Tahimik ako nang ilagay niya isa isa ang paper bag na napamili namin. He jogged a bit to get the cushion in his pickup. It is just a single bed cushion. Wala akong balak mag bed frame kahit na pinilit niya pa kanina na bumili.

These are enough reward for myself!

Matiim ko siyang pinanood habang inaayos ang electric fan na siya din ang bumili! I said I can just fan myself! Wala din naman akong electric fan sa bahay ni Tita noon! Sanay ako sa init at paypay!

Though I'll admit that if he were not here, the plan to move out wouldn't be as smooth as this. I can even guess I'm breaking down a bit at this moment.

"Thanks, Ramiel. Pwede ka na umuwi."

"You heartless woman! I'm tired. Hindi mo ba ako pagpapahingahin muna?"

I pouted and looked around. The only thing I have in this room is my bed in the floor, bare and plain. Saan ko naman siya pagpapahingahin? Sa lapag?

"Go home so you can rest properly. Wala kang pagpapahingahan dito!"

"I can sit here!" pilit niya at tinuro ang kutson.

Goodness! "Then sit! Maliligo lang ako. Papasok na rin ako sa club maya maya."

Ang laki laki niya pero ang kulit kulit!

I think my bruises can be covered with makeup. Hindi naman malalaki kaya hindi din ako mahihirapan kung sakaling kita. Bukod doon, madilim naman kaya ayos lang din siguro.

"Do not tell me you will be going to the club again.," panimula ko nang makapagbihis.

Naabutan ko siyang prenteng nakahiga sa kama at nakatutok pa siya ang ang bintilador. Para siyang hari sa lugar na 'to!

Tumabi ako sa lapag at pinaikot ang electric fan para magpatuyo ng buhok.

"Uh, so I won't tell you."

"Lasinggero ka? Gabi gabi ka nandoon!"

"Ngayon lang. Pag may okasyon at aya lang ako pumupunta."

"Yeah right? As if I didn't serve your table for one week straight! Anong okasyonal doon?"

"It is my reward for myself after a long tiring day."

"Tiring day!"

"Why? I'm managing our businesses, Audra. I have a lot on my plate."

Ngumuso ako at hindi nakipagtalo dahil oo nga naman, baka nga madami siyang ginagawa na hindi ko naman nakikita.

"Really? Pero bumuntot ka sa aking buong araw? Balak mo pa ata buong gabi?"

"Don't be so full of yourself. I have a party attending tonight."

Hah! He can't even justify my accusations!

He did not even let me go to work without eating first! Ang tigas ng ulo niya. Panay pilit siyang kumain muna kami bago ako pumasok.

"Pinupurga mo ba ako?"

"What? We are just eating at the right time, Audra."

"Really? Sanay akong hindi kumakain. Mas ayos din na hindi ako kumain, baka bloated ako mamaya sa custome namin."

Mariin niya akong tingnan. "What are you wearing tonight?"

"I don't know. I'll find something long sleeves."

"Find something covers your skin."

"Walang gano'n sa club."

He snorted. "Why don't you quit the club and keep your job in the hotel?"