To Gamble (A heart for a heart) R18

Chapter 12 - Ang Simula ng Pagpapanggap

The next morning I woke up at seven which is the usual. But instead of preparing for work, I prepared myself to go to the salon. I was trying my best to forget the bewitching kiss that Noah gave me but it seemed like, the mark that he has left on my lips will never disappear.

Hindi ko rin nagugustuhan ang epektong naidudulot sa akin ni Noah. It was odd and scary. Like I always said, I've been with countless of guys but the effect of that kiss alone is more than any of the intercourse that I've done. No kidding. When it comes to sex, ang sissy ko lang ang napapasok. Pero sa lintik na halik na iyon, pati kaluluwa ko ata naramdaman din.

And I really hate this excitement that I'm feeling because I will see him again for lunch later for the contract signing.

Kaya heto ako sa salon, nagpa-body scrub, nagpa-diamond peel, pinaayos ko rin ang kilay ko, pati manicure and pedicure rin. Pinaitiman ko rin ang buhok ko dahil nagsawa na ako sa ash gray na highlights nito. I have it trimmed also. Next week I have to be back at the salon for my maintenance waxing every two months.

Hindi ko na namalayan na halos anim na oras na pala akong nasa salon magmula alas otso ng umaga. Kaya nang makita ko na mag-aalos dos na, kahit hindi tapos iblow dry amg buhok ko ay bumalikwas ako patayo at agad nagbayad bago tumakbo patungo sa kotse ko.

Habang naglalakad ako patungo sa kotse ko ay tiningnan ko ang phone ko at nag-uumapaw ito ng missed calls at mga text messages. Mula kay Dale, Noah at sa ibang mga consultants ko.

I only read Noah's messages and it contained a lot of where are you's.

I was very late so I have no choice but to go straight to my shop without changing my clothes. I was wearing a short white sleeveless jumpsuit and an ankle length gladiator sandals which is not a formal outfit that I used to wear when I will go to my office or to some meetings.

Alas dos na ata nang makarating ako roon. I rake a hand through my hair newly colored hair once I enter the GMT Nuptials, which earned curious glances from the clients and greetings from my consultants.

"Miss Geri, Mr. De Ville is inside your office... for... almost three hours now," Sinalubong ako ni Marissa. She's my 53 year old Head of Alterations and the Head of Consultants.

Napamura ako ng mahina at tumango sa kanya bago dumiretso sa opisina ko at pumasok doon.

And I was welcomed by Noah who was sitting on my swivel chair, leaning on the backrest and massaging the bridge of his nose.

"Noah, oh my gosh. I'm so sorry..." Panimula ko at isinarado ang pinto sa likod ko.

Huminto siya sa kanyang ginagawa at bumukas ang kanyang mga mata. Tumayo ang balahibo sa aking leeg ng magsalubong ang mga titig namin.

I squirmed all of a sudden. Ang halik na pinagsaluhan namin ay muling nagplay sa utak ko.

He was quiet for a moment. His eyebrows formed into a tight crease again as his gaze moved all around my body. That caused me to squirm a bit more.

Bahgyang umangat ang sulok ng kanyang labi matapos akong titigan ng ganoon at tumayo. And man, he's so damn fine just wearing a dark polo shirt that hugged every cut of his muscles and a jeans.

"Let's go. Dale's a bit pissed. We'll go straight to his office." He said. Pinaikot niya pa ang kanyang mga susi sa daliri niya.

"Alright," Sagot ko. Nauna siyang lumabas ng opisina ko. Ako naman ay sumunod lang.

Paglabas ko ay nakaharap siya sa akin na tila ba hinihintay ako. Lumakad ako patungo sa kanya at sabay kaming naglakad. Parang nanlamig ang tyan ko nang kinuha niya ang kamay ko at pinasiklop ang mga palad namin.