Starstruck Melody (Completed)

Chapter 6

After the commotion at the bar, I hurriedly went outside to go home. Nawalan na ako ng gana uminom dahil sa nangyari. Ayaw talaga ako tantanan ng kaguluhan sa buhay ko.

My mind was so busy wandering around that I didn't noticed Xavier was following me from behind.  Saka ko lang siya napansin nang bubuksan ko na sana ang pintuan ng kotse. He was so quiet, kanina niya pa ba ako sinusundan?

"Xavier?"

"Hey..." he uttered.

I awkwardly smiled at him. Nakakahiya na naabutan niya ako sa gano'ng sitwasyon.

"Are you sure you're okay?" naniniguro niyang tanong.

I slowly nod my head. "Oo, thank you ulit..." I trailed off "uhm for helping me. Mauna na ako sa'yo, I still have schedule for tomorrow."

His lips pressed into thin line and a flicker of skepticism clouded his gaze. Hindi ko alam kung meron ba siyang gustong sabihin sa akin o ano.

"I'll take you home," he said that made my mouth gaped open.

"W-What?" I stuttered. Fuck! I didn't expect him to say that. Iniisip niya ba lasing ako at hindi ko kaya mag drive pauwi?

"Uh, no thanks  Kaya ko pa naman mag drive. Saka 'di ba sabi mo iinom kayo ng mga kabanda mo?"

"I insist, Serena. You can just lead the way. Seriously, you can't drive if you're drunk," he said, his voice was steady and commanding. Serena? What happened to Bel?

I bit my lower lip, embarrassed. "Paano 'yong mga kasama mo?" tanong ko ulit sa kanya.

I'm just making sure hindi ko siya naiistorbo. I'm not even his responsibility kaya nakakahiya na gagawin niya 'to.

He shrugged his shoulders. "They're big enough, Serena," he said before he walked towards me and snatched the car keys on my hand.

"Get in, it's cold."

Pinagbuksan niya muna ako ng pintuan bago siya umikot papunta sa driver seat. I took a deep breath and watched him slid himself in my car. He adjusted his seat first before he started the engine and drove away.

As we drove through the city streets, a comfortable silence settled between us. Kahit isa sa amin ay walang nagsasalita. I glanced at him and noticed how focus he is on driving.

I pressed my lips and anchored my gaze outside the window. I was busy admiring the view when the window rolled down kaya agad akong lumingon kay Xavier at naabutang nakatingin ito sa akin.

"Thought you might want some fresh air," he said, his voice soft, almost hesitant.

"Thanks," sagot ko sa kanya bago ibinalik ang tingin sa labas. I creased my forehead when I realized this is not the way to my apartment.

"Pasaan tayo?" hindi ko napigilang tanong sa kanya. Pero bago pa siya makasagot sa akin ay tinigil niya na ang kotse at nagmamadaling bumaba para pagbuksan ako ng pinto.

Humalukipkip ako dahil hindi niya pa din ako sinasagot. "Where did you take me?"

He chuckled. "Relax, Bel. I just want to show you something."

I narrowed my eyes at him. "Pag ako kinidnap mo yari ka sa Daddy ko," banta ko sa kanya bago lumabas ng kotse.

As soon as I stepped outside, the only noise I can hear were the soft chirping of crickets and the rustle of leaves filling the air. I saw him sat on the car hood as he watched my reaction.

My jaw dropped when I turned around and realized we were on the edge of a hill, overlooking the twinkling city lights below. It was serene, a perfect escape from the chaos of the night.