The seminar's about to start, so we've decided to go inside for the ceremony proper. Sam's beside me, hands in, in his pockets.
The convention hall is big. Too big for this exclusive seminar. Now, I wonder why they launch it here. Baka bigatin ang panauhin na inimbitahan.
Round tables welcomed us. Sa sobrang dami ng participants na narito, at nakaupo na sa kani kaniyang lamesa, I don't know if where are we going to sit.
Sumunod ako sa daan na tinahak ni Lloyd at ganun din ang ginawa ni Sam. Kanina pa ako bantay sarado sa isang ito.
"Are you related from those who owns the Fuentes Group of Co.?" Lloyd asked out of nowhere.
That's ours actually but I don't want to brag it. Our parents taught us to stay humble no matter how wealthy our lifestyle is. Palagi nilang sinasabi sa amin ni Kuya na maaaring hindi pang matagalan ang buhay na meron kami kaya dapat lang na matuto kahit na sa pinakamaliit na bagay.
"It's a family business."
He looks so amused. Napatigil siya si lamesa na malapit sa stage. There were two girls and two boys chatting already. Bahagyang tumingin at natigilan ang dalawang babae na nagpalipat lipat ang tingin kay Sam at Lloyd. Ang dalawang lalaki naman na halos tingin ko at kaedad lang namin, sumulyap at nagpatuloy muli sa pinag uusapan.
"What the..." Sam cursed.
"Ako ang nauna!" Lloyd rebutted.
Nagkatamaan kasi ang kamay nila ni Lloyd ng sabay nilang hatakin ang upuan para sa akin. Damn, gentlemen.
Napapikit ako at umiling.
"Ako na," sabay bawi ko sa upuan. "You two can sit beside me, don't fight over trivial thing." Bulong ko sa kanilang dalawa.
Tumikhim sila pareho at bumitaw sa upuan. Pumagitna nalang ako para hindi na sila mag talo pa.
"Masasapak ko na yan, pigilan mo ko." Bulong ni Sam dito sa gilid ko.
I glared at him. "Stop it, para kang bata!"
"What?" Taka niyang tanong.
"Go and find Iza, she's suppose to be here too. Missing in action ang girlfriend mo, and oh, remind her about the report that we should do after this."
He sighed and nodded. "Okay..."
"Hey, Sugar." Tawag ni Lloyd sabay tapik sa balikat ko. "Do you want something? Juice, water?" He offered.
Luminga linga ako sa loob ng hall. There's a buffet near our table. Agad nagliwanag at tila nagningning ang paningin ko ng makita ako chocolate fountain malapit sa mga orange juice. I lick my lower lip and stared preciously, at those softy marsh mallows.
He chuckled. "Now, I know what you want." Utas niya at tumayo para dumiretso sa chocolate fountain na tinititigan ko.
Pipigilan ko sana siya ngunit masyadong mabilis ang pangyayari. Lumabas naman si Sam para hanapin ang nawawala niyang girlfriend. I don't know if he'll still come back or the two of the already get a room to do some miracles. Dirty miracles.
"Here, for you."
Lloyd placed some marshmallows dip in melted chocolate. Para na akong mag lalaway!
"This is too much!" I chuckled. Kinuha ko iyon at inilapit sa akin. "But, thanks anyway." I smiled at him and he do the same before going back to his seat.
"I know you're craving so bad, don't go shy on me, please..." Halakhak niya.
Kinuha ko ang stick at tinusok ang isang mallows at sinawsaw sa melted chocolate. It's so heavenly! I saw how he laughed while i'm munching all those mallows. Mukha ba akong salahula? Why is he laughing at my gestures? Pinunasan ko ang bibig ko ng tissue sa aking harap at bumaling sa kanya.
