Chap.o45
"That was close." I said to myself when I remembered what happened at the pool area a while back.
Gustuhin ko mang kalimutan agad yun, hindi ko kaya. The scene kept on playing in my mind. I could clearly remember how the prick kissed me - how his expert tongue kissed the hell out of me.
Yep, he's a good kisser – no hesitation on that. He's handsome and he's a hunk. But, yes theres a big but. He's a prick and I hate his guts.
But I realized one thing pala. I realized na katulad sya ni Gavino the first time I met him. Kinamumuhian ko si Gavino nung una at ganun din si bastos. I called Gavino 'gago' and I'm calling Ysrael 'bastos'. They both have the same aura. They are both handsome. They have the same guts. And you know what? I hate it. I hate him being alike with Gav.
Ang sabi ko noon, kung sino man ang lalaking maihahantulad ko kay Gav, sya na ang para sa akin. And right now, Ysrael...
"Cyrene, are you done?"
Jude woke me up from my reverie when he knocked outside my room.
Iwinaksi ko na lang sa isipan ko si Gav at mas lalo na si Ysrael. I know it wouldn't bring any help if I remained thinking about that guy. Kaya naman, mabilis na akong pumunta sa pinto at pinagbuksan si Jude.
"Let's go?" I asked with enthusiasm and Jude nodded.
Kumapit na ako sa braso ni Jude pagkatapos. Jude promised me a tour here in their province. I'm excited anyway. First time ko dito sa Ilocos kaya naman dala ko pa ang DLSR ko. I wouldn't miss it!
Nakababa na kami at sakto namang nakita namin si mom. Yun nga lang, kasama nito si bastos. Habang naka-duyan si Mrs. Maniego, nagdidilig naman si bastos. Infairness, matulungin.
"Ma." Tawag na ni Jude sa mama nito at humalik din ito agad.
"Oh may lakad kayo?"
"Yep, mom. First time ni Cyrene dito sa Ilocos at hindi ako papayag na umuwi ito na hindi nakikita ang ganda ng probinsya natin." Mayabang na pahayag ni Jude sa mama nito at saka ito kumapit sa beywang ko.
And because were pretending, I got closer to him and lied my head to his shoulders. Nakita ko namang napatingin sa amin si bastos. He was grinning again.
"That would be great, hijo. Sige lumakad na kayo tutal ay maaga pa naman."
"Sige po, mom." Paalam na ni Jude.
At lumapit na din ako dito para magpaalam. I kissed her goodbye after.
"We'll be going, mom."
Lumakad na kami pero napatigil kami ni Jude sa paglalakad nang tawagin kami ni Mrs. Maniego. Kaya naman, bumalik kaming dalawa.
"Bakit ma? May problema ba?" Nag-aalalang tanong na ni Jude dito.
"Walang problema, hijo." Iling naman nito. "I am just thinking of Jude Ysrael that's why I called you both. I'm just hoping if he could join you, guys."
I wanted to tell my protest but I just kept my mouth shut. I know that Mrs. Maniego only wanted the best for her sons that's why she asked a favor from us. If only I could say my protest.
"It's okay with me." Sagot na ni Jude. "What'd ya think, Cyrene?" He asked for my opinion afterwards.
"I don't mind." Simpleng sagot ko na.
Mrs. Maniego beamed because of my answer, and her smile gave me happiness.
"That was so thoughtful of you." Ngiti na ito. "Ysrael hijo, please come here." Aya na nito pagkatapos kay bastos.
Lumapit naman ito at iniwan na lang ang hawak nitong hose. Pawis na ito but nevertheless, he's still fine-looking.
Wait, why am I appreciating that prick? I should hate him, remember?
"Bakit ma?" Tanong na nito pagkatapos.
"Mamamasyal sila and they wouldn't mind if sasama ka."
"Pero ma--."
"Pumayag ka na, hijo. Mag-enjoy ka naman. Hindi yung parati ka na lang dito sa bahay kapag umuuwi ka galing Manila."
"Pumayag ka na, bro. Cyrene wouldn't mind anyway." Sabat na din ni Jude.
"Fine, I'll just change."
His answer made me frowned. Hindi ko nga lang ipinahalata.
"Faster bro. Marami pa tayong pupuntahan." Jude stated.
"I will. Wag kang atat."
At tumakbo na ito papasok ng mansion. In less than five minutes, nakabihis na ito. He looks good actually with his long-sleeve checkered polo, a knee-length white jeans, and a Vans shoes.
"You two look like a couple." Jude whispered at my side.
Dun ko lang napagtanto na pareho kami ng getup ni bastos. Like him, I'm with my unbuttoned long-sleeve polo with a sleeveless top inside. While prick is on her white knee-length jeans, I'm on my white cotton shorts. And just like prick, naka-Vans din ako.
"Ginaya nya ako, Jude." Bulong ko dito pagkatapos.
"Well, he likes you eh. No doubt he dressed like you." Kibit-balikat ni Jude.
"He just want to pester me, Jude. That's all."
"Let's go?" Aya na ni bastos at lumakad na kami papunta sa garahe nila.
"I'll drive, guys." Boluntaryo ni bastos. "Which car are we using anyway?"
Paano naman sila makakapili ng gagamitin na sasakyan kung ang dami nilang sasakyan? Dang! We have cars pero hindi naman ganito kadami.
"What do you think, bro?" The prick asked Jude.
"I guess hindi ako makakasama, bro."
"What?!" Tinignan ko na si Jude at nakita ko itong nakahawak sa tiyan nya. "Don't tell me--."
"LBM, guys. I think I can't make it. Kayong dalawa na lang ang mamasyal." He explained.
Napanganga naman ako sa sinabi ni Jude. How come? Kanina lang ay okay ito. There was no any sign of LBM. What happened eh? Is this only Jude's excuse? Ginagawa nya ba ito para mabigyan kami ng time ni bastos?
"Hindi ako lalabas kapag hindi ka kasama, Jude."
"Just go with him, Cyrene. I know that you are excited at ayoko namang hindi mo mapasyal ang Ilocos. Just go, please?"
"Pero Jude--." I was about to protest when the prick cut me off.
"Come on, honey. Don't spoil the fun, please. The two of us will go if Jude can't make it."
"As if I would enjoy being with you." I said sarcastically. "Look, mas gusto ko pang 'wag na lang na lumabas kapag ikaw lang din ang kasama ko."
"You're scared, right?" The prick just questioned. "You're frightened because you might fall for me. Am I right?"
The nerve! Napakataas talaga ng kompyansa nito sa sarili. He's expecting me to fall for him, huh. What a conceited douchebag!
"Still scared, honey?" Muling hamon nito pagkatapos ng pananahimik ko.
I faced him after.
"I assure you I wouldn't fall for you. It'll be the other way round, prick. It is you who would fall."
