Unspoken Lament

Kabanata 5

Kabanata 5

I was in awe when we reached our destination. That guy isn’t just famous, he is also rich! He got some dollars in his pocket!

“Welcome to Montdonner Towers ma’am!” Bati ng babaeng crew.

I am still amazed kasi kung gaano kaganda sa exterior na anyo ng impastraktura, mas maganda pa dito sa loob. It looks very expensive and elegant. The interior is flawless.
Nabalik ako sa wisyo pagkatapos ng aking pagkamangha sa lugar, I need to remember. I came here for a reason.

“I’m looking for Ross’ room number?” Utas ko sa babaeng front desk officer.
Nakakunot ang noo niya, “Our files are confidential miss lalo na po kay Sir Ross,” Sabi niya.

I sighed then grabbed my phone out of my backpack. I am texting Ross.

“I’m at the lobby. What’s your room number?”

Umupo muna ako at nagbasa ng mga magazines. My focus of interest  went on an eye-catching hot issue Paulo Rosales, nabasag ang windshield at car hood sa isang bar.

Seriously? Who would do that? Siguro, haters niya or mga taong obsessed sa kanya. The guy has good looks.

Natigil ako sa pagbasa nang makarinig ng ingay at hiyawan. It was Ross and his friends.

“Whoa, your girlfriend is here.” His curly-haired guy friend muttered na hanggang ngayon, di ko pa alam ang pangalan.

They are in their uniform kaya nga lang, his friend, Basti ay wala dahil siguro soccer player siya kaya hindi nasama.

Natawa ang isa sa kanila na bago sa aking paningin, “Bro, noong last league natin si Michaela tapos ngayon iba nanaman?” Aniya.

I cleared my throat, “I am not his girlfriend,” I even managed to smile.

“Yeah,” Tumango si Ross. “She’s not my girlfriend, she’s my tutor,” Pagkaklaro niya.

I thought, I am his girlfriend? Or it’s just part of his plans? Well, I need to get myself prepared.

Habang kami ay nasa sala ngayon, his pad is dominating with black and grayish-silver colors kaya lang, magulo siya. Well, boys are boys.

“Ross never brought a girl inside his pad,” Sinabi nung kulot. “You’re something,” he winked.

Umiling lang ako. “He got no choice, I am his tutor and it’s part of our agreement,” I explained.

“It’s his choice where you should teach him. By the way, I am Gabe,” He reached for my hand.

Tinanggap ko ang kamay niya, “Raine.” Pagpapakilala ko.

“Hi, I’m Travis, Ross’ cousin,” Pagpapakilala ng lalaking nakahawak ng bola, moreno siya at may salamin sa mata.

“Si Austin naman iyon,” Tapos tinuro niya iyong lalaking prenteng nakaupo sa harapan ng refrigerator at kumakain.

Lumingon siya, “Oy! Breeze ang pangalan ko!” Tumayo siya at umupo sa harapan nain. “Pinsan ko din si Ross at pati itong ulupong na ito,” Pagpapakilala niya, gwapo siya pero mukhang nangongolekta ng babae.