Being Her [On-going]

CHAPTER 39

THIRD POV

The defeaning silence filled the whole room. No one wants to talk. Ravenese was still in the state of shock, waiting for the man's answer.

He coldly glance at her before opening up his mouth. Blurting out a single word that seems to penetrate Ravenese's ears.  The reply that she hated the most thinking it was one of the unreasonable reply a person can give.

"Hmm"

"........"

Hearing his reply, the corners of her lips twitched. She stayed quiet for a minute, processing everything. Her mind trying to suck up all the shocking revelations in the moment.

"I see." The only words that she was able to spat. Her mind is clouded with thousand thoughts. Hindi siya makapag-isip ng ibang maisasagot sa napaka-ikling sagot ng lalaki sa kanya.

Wala ng nagsalita pa sa kanilang dalawa. Ravenese stride towards the couch, elegantly sat down. Natahimik na lamang siya at walang nagawa kung hindi ang maging lutang.

Minutes passed, a knock was heard outside the office following it's opening. Asher looked at his brother, and then sighed. Nag-iwas ito ng tingin sa kapatid at saka napatingin sa babaeng naka-upo sa sofa. Tahimik ito at nakatingin lang sa kawalan.

Nabalik lamang siya sa ulirat ng maramdaman ang tingin ng ilang pares ng mga mata sa na nanggagaling sa likod niya. She looked behind her.

"Is the matters settled, already?" Asher was immediately flustered upon asking. Alam niyang hindi dapat siya maki-alam sa problema ng dalawa pero hindi niya maiwasang magtanong.

Nang walang sumagot sa kanya ay napatango na lang siya sa kanyang sarili at tumikhim. "Well, I guess, it's already settled. Then, shall we go now, m'lady?"

Ravenese nodded with a stiff smile. Tumayo na siya at lumapit kay Asher. Tumalikod na sila at akmang lalabas ng biglang may naalala si Ravenese.

Agad siyang tumalikod upang tingnan ang Young Lord na ngayon ay walang pakialam na nagbabasa ng papeles. May kinuha si Ravenese sa kanyang purse at lumapit kay lamesa ng Young Lord.

Nagtataka siyang nilingon ni Asher, habang si Leander naman ay napatingin na sa kanya. Agad naisip ni Asher na baka lalandiin o di kaya'y magdadrama ang babae sa harap ng kapatid dahil baka may naalala na ito.

Pero nagsalubong ang kilay niya ng ilabas ng babae ang isang bagay mula sa kanyang purse. Ravenese carefully placed the item in the center of the table.

Napatingin ang Young Lord doon at saglit na napako ang tingin. When he lifted his gaze, they accidentally met each others gaze.

"I found this ring in my room. I felt like it was very important. It has a sentimental value that's why I always bring it with me." Saad ni Ravenese habang nakatitig sa mga tila misteryosong pulang mga mata ng Young Lord.

He has a rare eye condition called albinism. He inherited it from his grandmother in his mother's side. Pero kahit pa tawaging kondisyon o sakit ito. It was a blessing in disguise for the Young Lord. Having a red colored eye, blended well into his strucking appearance.