Taking The Spotlight (Uncompleted)

Chapter 33

I reciprocated his smile as we exited together.

"Salamat sa pagsabay sakin ng lunch! Sana ay magkikita ulit tayo para naman mayayana kita sa bahay namin...gusto kasi ni mama ma meet ka. Idol ka daw kasi niya." Natatawang sambit niya.

Natawa ako at ngumiti.

"Sure!" My smile remained as he holds my hand.

"Bigay pala ni mama." Sabay abot niya sa akin ng kung ano at tumalikod. "Mauna na ako, Sage!" Napa kurap ako. Bumaba ang tingin sa kamay.

It's a little knitted snowbear with a red scarf.

I held back my tears as I remembered my mother used to make something like this... it helps me sleep at night.

I bit my lips at tumingin ulit kay Rylan na papalayo na sa akin. Tumalikod ako at naglakad sa kabilang daan.

Still gazing at the gift Rylan gave me, I halted my stride upon noticing someone ahead. My eyes rose from the black, shiny shoes Pataas.

The smile on my face faded as I saw Gale in front of me; I noticed his Adam's apple move as he stared directly into my eyes.

His gaze fell upon the tiny bear, then snapped back to mine, his face darkening with anger, jaw clenched and eyes blazing.

"W-What are you doing here?-" He threw my question back at me: "What are you, doing here?" His voice was ice cold, his face expressionless.

Wala akong panahon sa kanyang mga laro kaya nilagpasan ko siya. I continued walking, not glancing back at him as he followed me, while people's eyes trailed behind us.

I spotted a women's summer clothing boutique showcasing bikinis in its window display; without hesitation, I stepped inside para hindi siya maka sunod.

I promptly examined the bikinis, glancing occasionally at the entrance where he stood, frozen, scanning the surroundings with an air of embarrassment at doon ako naka hinga ng maluwag.

The sales associate and customers cast curious glances his way, sensing his indecision as he hovered near the entrance, wondering whether he'd follow me or wait outside.

My eyes widened in shock as he finally stepped inside and began walking toward me. I swiftly averted my gaze pretending to browse colors.

"Maganda to." Saad niya kaya napasulyap ako sa kamay niyang hinawakan ang isang red crimson bikini set pagkatapus ay tumingin sa akin kaya nagtama ang paningin namin.

"This looks good on you." Nag-iwas ako ng tingin at tinuod ang pansin sa isang color black.

I remembered the closet i had on spain. This matches my dress color, Gage bought me. Tinawag ko ang isang saleslady kaya lumapit ito sa akin sabay bow kaunti at sumulyap kay, Gale bago binalik ang tingin sa akin.

"I'll take this one on size..." nahihiya akong ituloy ito. Mabilis akong sumulyap kay, Gale at kita ko ang pagkunot ng noo nito bago ko binalingan ang saleslady.

So instead i whispered it to her. "Size 'A'...Uh...Small." i saw her smile and glance at the man beside me.

"Sure ma'am, please wait me here." Tumalikod ito paalis.

Continuing my shopping, I noticed Gale's evident boredom, clearly discontent with accompanying me. Since he chose to follow me, I ignored his gaze. Huminga ako ng malalim habang sumulyap sa kanya na humikab at tiniis kahit gusto na niyang umalis...My brows furrowed thinking why he's following me. Gage crossed my mind, remembering how he enjoyed shopping with me despite taking so long. Meanwhile, Gale wala pang 40 minutes, napagod na at naiinip na.