Antagonist of Men

Chapter 45 *One that got away*

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.

I irritatingly diverted my attention to my wrist watch after hearing that ticking sound. In every second that was being wasted, hindi ko maiwasang manghinayang. I couldn't help myself sighing for the whole 2 hours. Apparently, I'm here outside the restaurant where Ford told me to go. Just different restaurant though. Pero enough para matanaw ko ang kinalalagyan niya. I was observing him for the whole time and he never left there. Okay. I let's just say that I can't just stay at home without doing anything, like really. I might be afraid on what the consequences I might get for getting my ass in here, but who cares? I guess, I'm already strong enough to face whatever that man'a going to tell me.

Or... Am I?

"Ma'am, mago-order po ba kayo?" The waiter asked as polite as possible. He asked me the same question several times now, pero ang sinasagot ko lang ay. 'Yes, he's just late'

So, I repeated it again. Making his eyebrows to rise up doubting me.

"Fine, I'll order spaghetti." He sighed as a relief. Seriously? I could tell at the back of his mind that he's celebrating that I finally ordered. Loko 'to ah. The moment the waiter got out, my eyes once again focused to Ford who's still waiting me.

I couldn't say what's on my mind, as much as I want to go there and meet that asshole, there's still something inside of me that is doubting. I checked my watch once more and to see that it's already 6 in the evening. Hindi ko alam kung hanggang kailan ko siya hihintayin na umalis doon sa kinauupuan niya pero, natatakot ako..

Natatakot ako na baka mamaya, he want me to meet him because he wants a closure, or maybe he wants a somebody else now.. Or maybe, he doesn't love me anymore.. Pero, shit. Why am I even scared to hear those desicions from him? Dahil siguro sa kakaisip ko masyado, hindi ko na napansin at nalingat ako ng tingin, and to found out that Ford is no longer there. My eyes search for him, my gosh 2 mins lang ako nalingat nawala na siya agad?! Darn it.

Para na siguro akong giraffe dito kakahanap sa kanya, hindi ako mapakali kasi baka napagod na siya kakahintay. My gosh naman, Ford. Ang bilis mo namang sumuko? Dalawang oras lang susuko ka na agad? Ano ba naman yan? Then he wants me to be with him, ni hindi nga niya kaya mag antay! Putragis--

"I thought I made myself clear in terms of giving you the specific restaurant on where we are going to meet." When I heard that voice,I swear I lost my track. My veins automatically send shivers all over my body. My stomach lifted and I felt like I was being hung upside down. My heartbeat started beating like a drum, with hands shivering. His affecting my already physically and emotionally. Fudge. What to do, what to do, Alex?!

Despite my nervousness, I still managed to compose myself. I met his burning eyes with a fierce sight. I laughed fakely. "I wasn't even planning to meet you." I said confidently.