Chap.o30
"What the hell, Cyrene!!"
I stopped kissing the guy-I-didn't-know when I heard Macky's curse at my back. When I faced him, I'm right that he's mad - fuming mad I should say. That was the signal that I'd be frightened of that's why I bid my goodbye to the unknown guy.
"Bye Aly." I said with a beam and I got curious when he frowned. Did I say something wrong?
"It's Alex!" The guy hissed.
"Aly suits you better. Trust me." Palusot ko na lang. "Geh bye, Aly." And I turned my back at him.
I then faced Macky that instance.
"What's with the long face, huh? Si Hermione na naman ba?" I asked Macky as I hopped in his car - Posche Cayman GT4 for crying out loud!
"She's with other guys again. Kailan ba mawawalan ng lalake ang babaeng yun? Jeez, she's making me damn jealous!" Himutok ni Macky habang isinusuot nito ang seatbelt ko. Siya na din ang nagsara ng pinto para sa akin pagkatapos. Such a gentleman.
Pumasok na din si Macky after at agad na itong nagpaandar. He's still frowning. In love talaga ang mokong kay Hermione.
"You know naman na its the guys who chase or go after Hermione. Na kahit anong gawin niya, lalapitan at lalapitan pa din sya ng ibang guys. Kung isa ba naman akong guy, why not be with Hermione? She's gorgeous, smart, and a good catch. Tanga lang ang mang-iiwan sa kanya."
"You're telling me I'm a dumb then? Come on, Cyrene. Hindi ako ang nang-iwan. Nakipaghiwalay si Mon dahil--."
"Dahil masyado kang atat na magpakasal." I cut him off. "You know what Macky? You're asking something big from her. Kung ayaw nya, bakit mo pa ipipilit in the first place? Hermione's a model - a big one. Sayang kung magpapakasal na lang sya basta-basta dahil sa gusto mo. Look Macky, madami pang pwedeng dumating na opportunities sa kanya. She can be an international model if she wants. Pipigilan mo ba sya sa pangarap nya?"
Narinig ko na lang ang buntong-hininga ni Macky pagkatapos. Ang lalim huh.
"I guess you've got the point. What should I do then?"
"Give her liberty. Give her time to enjoy her own life. You never knew, baka magpapakasal na sya sayo once na ma-achieve na nya ang pangarap nya. What do you think?"
"Are you busy tonight?" Tanong nito instead.
"Why eh?"
"Let's get wasted. One of my colleagues invited me to his bar opening tonight. We'll meet up at 9."
"Call. Basta kasama ang tatlo."
"Sige ba." That was when Macky beamed.
"DAMMIT Cyrene! 9 was our call time pero wala ka pa. 2 hours ka nang late in case you don't know." Himutok ni Macky sa phone.
"Sorry Macky. I'm on my way na, promise." I explained as I'm driving fast my Motorama. "I'm late--."
"You're always late, Cyrene. Admit it." He cut me off. "Bilisan mo na lang kaya."
'Tse sungit! Kaya pala iniwan ka ni Hermione dahil masungit ka.' I wanted to tell him but I opted to remain silent. Baka mapagalitan pa ako.
"I'm near, alright? Wag kang masyadong magsusungit dyan dahil nandyan na ako any minute from now. Ciao!" And I hung up.
Hindi naman kasi ako male-late kung hindi sana ako nakatulog kanina. While reading my lecture kasi kanina, hindi ko na namalayang nakatulog ako. Hindi sana ako makakapunta ngayon kung hindi ako nagising kanina dahil nauuhaw ako. Pagpunta ko sa kusina para kumuha ng maiinom, dun ko na tinignan ang phone ko. And I was shocked to the number of missed calls and text messages the moment I opened my phone. That was when I realized that Macky invited me to a bar tonight. My bad eh!
Narating ko na ang bar pagkatapos ng ilang sandali and I thank all the gods when I found a parking space. After parking my precious Motorama, I get out and run fast papasok ng bar.
Hindi ko na pinansin pa ang pangalan ng bar o kung sino man ang makakabangga ko. I'm Cyrene Felipe-Cerezo, the daughter of no other than Don Zacharias Cerezo. Marinig pa lang ang pangalan ko, matatakot ka na. Who wouldn't anyway? I'm a Cerezo for crying out loud and no one messes with this name.
I am still looking for Macky when someone caught my attention. That was when I decided to stop. I focused my attention to that familiar bulk until realization hit me! It was Hermione!
She's with a guy - not just an ordinary guy you would see everyday. The guy is handsome and a typical head-turner.
I was about to leave them when I got stucked on where I'm standing. My eyes widened when they kissed - Hermione and the good-looking guy. I'm not sure who did the first move but seeing them kissing made my jaw clenched and my fists balled.
"Cyrene!! I'm glad you made it." Hindi ko na napansing may lumapit sa akin at si Macky pa ito. "Come on, nandun ang iba. They--."
Hindi ko na hinayaang matapos pa na magsalita si Macky dahil agad ko na syang hinila at hinalikan. Lintek lang ang walang ganti!
"Hey, why did you do that?" Natanong na lang ni Macky pagkatapos nyang humiwalay sa akin.
He broke the kiss first. Such a loyal dumbass to Hermione!
Instead of answering him, kina Hermione at sa kasama nitong guy ko na lang ipinukol ang atensyon ko. They're not kissing anymore and Hermione's looking at us now. Madness and jealousy is evident on her lovely face. I'm glad that she saw that I kissed Macky. It's for her to realize that Macky's world won't revolve on her always. She's not the sun for Macky's world.
Sa kanya ako kampi noon pero dahil sa nakita ko ngayon, hindi na. She has no right to hurt Macky for he's a great guy. I doubt if she still loves Macky. If she is, she won't kiss any other guy out there.
"Cyrene! Ba't mo ako hinalikan sabi?"
"My pay for being late. Come on, Macky. I'm thrilled to meet the others na." I just simply answered.
Nagkibit-balikat na lang si Macky at kumawit na lang ako sa kamay nito.
I'm smiling so wide as were walking. I'm already celebrating inside. Serves you right, bitch!
