Tune of Rapture (Echoes #2)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Shallow

I couldn't understand. What does he want to be called if ever I introduce him? Kaaway, ganoon ba? Because he doesn't want to be called a friend?

Ginawa niya naman ang sinabi niya na ihahatid niya ako sa labas ng lupain. Siya ang dala ng bag ko na may damit. It's good to know that my car is still alive. I forgot that I had a car with me.

I used it even though it was a bit dirty. It would be more difficult if I had to ask for a ride or commute. Ipapalinis ko na lang sa Maynila pag kadating ko.

"What day are you coming back here?" tanong ni Sergo nang pumasok na ako sa sasakyan.

Nasa labas siya habang bukas ang bintana ko.

Nag kibit balikat ako. "Maybe on Monday? Pasok ko na 'yon."

I didn't see any emotion in his hazel brown eyes. He nodded at my response, and his gaze fell to my lips. I ended up biting them. His eyes suddenly darkened, making my lips part in surprise.

"Stop biting your lips," puna niya.

Ngumisi lang ako dahil halata siya. Halata namang gusto akong halikan, eh.

When he noticed my mischievous grin, he looked into my eyes, his gaze intense and seemingly unable to control himself.

"Leave before I can't hold back," bulong-bulong niya.

Natawa ako. "Ano?"

Umiling siya. Nag katinginan ulit kaming dalawa. His gaze was intense but with a hint of amusement. Ngumisi lang ako at pinaandar na ang sasakyan paalis ng kalsada.

Tiningnan ko siya sa salamin at nakitang nakatanaw siya sa akin. Ang tabi niya ay 'yung tindahan ng lola niya.

Hmm... I haven't even left yet, but I already feel like coming back.

Mom is really the only reason why I'm going back to Manila. If Mom didn't cry during our call, I wouldn't leave. I'm becoming happy in Laguna, alright. I'm slowly getting used to living there.

I just really need to go to Manila. I don't want to be happy while Mom is lonely. I won't be happy if she's not happy either.

Bigla akong nagutom habang nag mamaneho. Nang nasa bukana na ako ng Laguna ay may nadaan akong driver thru. Bumili muna ako roon bago nag drive ulit. I was eating while there was music playing in the car.

I nodded my head, following the beat of the song.

It would be better if Sergo and I were both here. Soon maybe? Perhaps I can also bring him to Manila if that's what he wants.

I also want to return the favor he did for me, like touring me around the entire province and showing me what life is like there. Like him, I also want to show the life I grew up with.

Because life doesn't stop at simple mistakes. If that's how life is for Sergo in Laguna, he can still rise up and head to the city.

Nang makarating ako ay ngalay ang binti ko. I didn't have anyone to take turns driving dahil mag isa lang naman ako.

I got out of the Toyota when I reached the mansion. Nanlaki pa ang mata ng kasambahay na nasa labas nang makita ako. Agad niyang kinuha ang bag ko kaya binigay ko. Sumunod ako sa papasok sa loob.

"Where is Mom?" tanong ko sa kasambahay.

"Nasa kwarto n'ya po, Sir. Alam niya po bang uuwi ka ngayon?"

Tumango ako at dumiretso na agad sa kwarto ng aking ina. I opened the door and saw the floral wallpaper of the room. I looked around. My brow furrowed when I didn't see Mom there.