In His Kiss

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Laure Ri Daza's Point of View

"I told you, Laure. Everyone is expecting us to get married, so stop sulking." I swallowed a big slump in my throat when Creed suddenly opened his mouth and let out a light chuckle— as if he was trying to light up the mood inside the car. I know how our ambiance is thick with pressure and he finally had the courage to break the silence between us. Hindi naman ako ganon kamanhid para hindi ito maramdaman.

Hindi ako tumingin sa gawi ni Creed at mas tinuon ko na lang ang atensyon ko sa unahan. After the lunch with his parents, he offered to take me back to the company. Wala na akong lakas para tumanggi pa at pumasok na lang sa sasakyan niya.

"I am not sulking," I whispered and diverted my gaze outside. What did I do to make Creed say I am sulking? The fact that I heard him talking to his dad that he was being pressured about being married to me? Or the fact that I know what he thinks of me? Nothing but the obedient Laure that will worship the path he walks.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang mas malala sa mga nangyari kanina. Yung napakinggan ko ang mga bagay na sinabi ni Creed o yung kasama ko si Hiro sa nakarinig ng kanyang mga sinabi.

"Yes you are. Matagal na tayong magkasama Laure, ikaw na kasama ko mula sa pagkabata. Kaya kilalang kilala na kita. You are sulking, stop denying it. You silly," sabi ni Creed at nagulat ako dahil biglang siyang humawak sa may ulo ko at ginulo ng kaunti ang aking buhok. I used to giggle whenever he did this action to me, but now I don't know why I couldn't give him even a slightest smile.

"You are driving, Creed. Mag focus ka na lang sa daan." Ito na lang ang nasabi ko sa kanya at inayos ang aking buhok na kanyang ginulo. Gosh! Why does he try so hard to talk to me, now? I would appreciate if Creed just leave me alone. I tried to make a straight face but I guess Creed saw me frowning.

"Please don't make me the bad guy here, Laure. I know you're trying to make yourself bubbly earlier in front of my parents."

Then whose fault is that?

If Creed really knows me, the way he claimed, then does he also know that I am always adjusting my personality to his liking? Does he know that I only agreed to this setup because I am afraid of losing him? Ngunit mukhang wala man lang ka ide-ideya si Creed dito. He just lived his life the way he wanted while I was walking on an eggshell for Creed. What a happy life. I remembered Hiro asking me until when I would endure. My answer is forever.

"Say something, please." Pangungumbinsi ni Creed sa akin. Ramdam ko rin ang pag bagal ng takbo ng kanyang sasakyan.

"Anong gusto mong sabihin ko, Creed?" Natatawang sambit ko. Dahil sa totoo lang hindi ko alam ang sasabihin ko. Pakiramdam ko ngayon ay nasa ilalim ako ng dagat at nahihirapan makahinga nang maayos. I felt I am stuck with no air to breath. Kahit sinusubukan kong lumangoy pataas, may mga pwersa na lalo lang akong nilulubog sa kailaliman ng tubig.

"That you also enjoyed this setup. That you are also relieved that I suggested having an open relationship." He said. Doon na ako napatingin sa kanya at hindi makapaniwala sa aking narinig. Hindi ko na alam kung si Creed pa rin ba itong nasa harap ko. Buong akala ko ay sapat na ang taon na magkasama kami para makilala ko ang binata. Pero ngayon ay hindi ko na alam. I felt like he was someone else. I already told him that I am enjoying this as well the last time we talk but it seems like it's not enough for him.

"You're just trying to ease the guilt you are feeling, Creed. If I agree, you will only say I told you so." Nakita ko kung paano umigting ang kanyang mga panga. Dahil doon ay napangiti na ako. I gave him a taunting smile before speaking.

"Kilala rin kita Creed. Simula umpisa ay ikaw na ang kasama ko. I know how much you're trying to say that we both enjoyed this setup so no one is at fault here. Not that I blame you, though."