Tamed [GL-Sapphics]

Chapter 25 - Rhio

TAMED XXV - RHIO

I WAS jolted awake by the sound of loud knocks on our door. I rushed to answer it without even taking a moment to fix myself up. To my surprise, I was greeted by a strikingly handsome man waiting for me outside. I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment as I realized how unpresentable I must have looked.

"Brent?!"

He looked as fit as ever and handsome as always, but the clothes he's wearing today seemed too formal for an ordinary day. However, he doesn't need to prove anything with his choice of clothing. Pero, saan lakad niya? May casual o formal event ba kami? Wala akong matandaang may special activity ngayong araw.

"Good morning gorgeous," he said as he leaned over to kiss the back of my hand. "I've missed you so much, babe."

"Ano'ng ganap today?"

"I left you a message last night. We'll meet my mom today, right?"

"Friday na pala ngayon! Sorry! Hindi ko man lang napansin!"

He pointed out that it was still Thursday, and explained that his mother had to leave for the city the next day after our meeting.

Meeting his mom today should have left me feeling ecstatic and recharged, but I couldn't shake off this feeling that today won't be anything special. Regardless, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything will work out in the end.

"Pretty," nakangiting bungad niya sa akin pagbaba ko.

"Thanks," I replied, accepting his arm as we strolled together, nonchalant about the stares from our peers and other onlookers. We exchanged smiles with those who greeted us with a good morning.

"Ibalik mo ng buo si Zamantha pare, ha!" buong pang-aasar ni Liam, pinasan ni Trina.

"So even they know what's happening today?" I mused aloud. Something about today felt peculiar, even though the last time I checked, it was just a regular day. He was simply going to introduce me to his mother, and we weren't even officially a couple yet. But it seemed like everyone was making a big deal out of it, and I understood why. After all, it was all just rumors that we were a couple.

He seemed to be enjoying the limelight, which was why he wanted us to have breakfast together before leaving. As it happened, many students were also in the restaurant, and some faculty members were present as well, chatting over their food.

Brent left to order our food, I tried to keep myself occupied, feigning indifference towards the faculty table. However, as anticipated, Sir CJ, the renowned faculty member, called out my name from their direction.

"Zamantha?"

Oh great! Paano kasi kami hindi papansinin, magkasama kami ni Brent?

Lumapit ako sa table ng mga guro, tatlo lamang silang naroon: Sir CJ, Ma'am Averie, and Professor Sandoval who's studiously ignoring her surroundings, eyebrows furrowed as she focused on her laptop screen. She looked stunning in her light V-neck chiffon blouse, dark compression pants, and heels. Her glasses only added to her appeal, giving her the air of a professional in an upscale office.

"Good morning," I greeted them with a sweet smile.

Ma'am Averie smiled back at me. "What a wonderful morning, Zamantha,"

"I have a favor to ask you, Zamantha," Sir CJ said, getting straight to the point. "It involves you and Brent going to a nearby island."

"Ano po 'yon sir?"

"Well, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who wants to try that soft, sugary-coated, pulpy fruit that tastes like custard," he looked at Ma'am Averie and the busy Professor Sandoval. "When you and Brent come back, dapat may dala na kayong apple custard, ha? You know how it is when you're pregnant, you have a lot of cravings." He said as he rubbed his stomach.