SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW

Chapter 8

Binayaran ni Reston ang lahat ng gastos ng pagpapasalon niya at pagpapaspa nila. He never allowed her to pay any cents. Hindi na siya nakipagtalo pa para hindi ito mapahiya sa mga staff doon. He claimed her as his wife, so if she argue more, they may find out that he's just hallucinating.

"Let's eat first. May kailangan ka pa bang bilhin? Bibili sana ko ng bagong phone pagkatapos nating kumain kung okay lang sayo." He spoke while they are walking out of the establishment.

Base on her peripheral vision, he stares at her waiting for her answer  that is why she just nod her head for approval. She thought of buying her Lola a present.

Walking beside him again inside the mall feels a little bit awkward. The silence between them did not do any help. Parang ang bagal ng oras.

Pagkatapos nilang kumain ay naghanap na sila ng cellphone store para makabili na ito't makauwi na sila agad. Tahimik pa rin ito. She too didn't dare to make or even start a conversation. Hindi niya rin naman kung paano sisimulan iyon.

He bought the latest model of iphone. He then immediately asked for her number. She thought whether to give it to him or not but in the end, she did.

They were at the jewelry shop when a so called friend of Reston bumped into them. Standing at six feet and more, step in a casual clothes of ripped jeans, white cotton shirt and a white rubbershoes she couldn't helped but get insecured with the woman's personality. She seemed to effortlessly look gorgeous with the way she dressed. Very simple yet a head turner. Hindi niya maiwasang ikompara ang sarili rito. The woman is much taller than her. Their skintone were almost alike. While she's busy checking her out, Reston introduce her. " Madison, this is Sid. Ah Sid this is Madison one of our architect."

The woman extended her hands for a shake hands which she hesitantly accepted. "So you must be Reston's-?" Madison want her to finish the sentence for confirmation but she don't find any word to describe her relationship towards Reston. His Mother's grandchild again as what she had told to Zach. But it will sound confusing. Zach's personality were way better than the woman infront of her now. She doubt she could get it. Alanganin naman siyang sabihing kaibigan niya ang lalaki.

"She's a good friend Madison." Upon her reverie, Reston answered in a matter of fact. A bucket of ice seems being poured on her. She can barely feel the coldness in her stomach. "A good friend" she thought. Kanikanina lang ay asawa ang pakilala nito sakanya sa loob ng salon. Rage of anger suddenly invades her. She excuse herself and immediately passed through them. Dali dali niyang linagpasan ang mga ito at inabala ang sarili sa paghahamap ng kung anong pwedeng ipang regalo sa kanyang Lola. Abala namang nag uusap ang dalawa. Sa inis niya ay hindi niya na masuadong napansin ang mga sinasabi ng saleslady na nasa gilid niya.

"So next year ka na ulit pupunta sa site sa Cebu?" She overheard what they were talking.

"Uh yeah, I'll going to ask Zach to take over for the meantime. If he won't agree, I'll ask Don about it." He answered.

"I doubt Zach would agree, you have already talked to him for the Singapore's project. It was supposed to be you, besides  Pia said he's hitting on someone again. The playboy does not able to learn at all."  Hindi niya na masyadong narinig ang mga sinabi ni Madison dahil giniya siya ng sales lady sa isa pang glass cabinet palayo sa mga ito. Nakita niya namang tumawa si Reston. He opened his mouth for probable answer and it was Madison's time to laugh.

She bought a pair of earings with an intricate design of turquiose and pearl. She decided to picked the latter because it was her Lola's birth and and her Mom too. Turquiose for her Lola and Pearl for her Mom.

She got startled when Reston spoke beside her asking if she's done. She's searching for her wallet inside her bag but he immediately gave his own card to the counter. She's about to complain when he spoke again.