Chapter 7
Kiss
Napuno ng kuwentuhan at tawanan ang buong party ni Lydia. She's really enjoying her day. May moment pa na dapat magbigay ng mensahe ang mga malapit na kaibigan ni Lydia kaya mas lalong nag-ingay.
I never had a friend before, other than Adams but when he left me, Lydia was there. She was that bitch who taught me to become a badass. I had to keep my good records that's why she only make me do stupid things when there's no class. Technically, I was a good bad girl during those days and Lydia never ever made me do stupid things, alone. She was there- always.
“Now here is Lydia's best friend, Cassandra Nicholai Saldivar!” naghiyawan ang mga bisita.
Saka lang binitawan ni Bry ang pagkakahawak sa baywang ko nang tawagin ako. I went up the small stage.
I cleared my throat. “Hey, dimwit!” Naghiyawan ang mga tao, “Since it's your day, I wouldn't be sweet.” at ngumiti ako.
“You were never sweet to me!” hiyaw ni Lydia pabalik sa'kin.
“Oh, shut up! Let me finish first or I'll burn your house tonight!” she raised her middle finger to me.
“Fuck you too, bitch! Anyway, happy birthday! Once I see him, I'll punch him for you. And if both of you are coming back together, I'll be the bride's maid. Love you! And one last thing, I'm prettier than you.”
Napuno lang ng tawanan ang bar lalo na nang sagutin niya ang huli kong pangungusap. “You're truly a bitch, best friend!” Niyakap ko siya ng husto. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na alam mo na may nagmamahal sa'yo.
Pagkatapos ng yakapan ay bumalik na ako sa couch kung nasaan si Bry.
“Hey, enjoying the party?” he asked me as soon as I sat down.
“Well, somehow but I'm tired.” I answered.
“Let's go home, then.” he immediately stood up. I just followed him and didn't say anything. As soon as we reached the entrance of the bar, we saw Lydia. She's crying!
“F*ck! Dapat masaya na ako eh. Dapat okay na ako pero hindi! Adams, mahal parin kita!” she's talking to herself and she's still crying over the love she has for Adams.
She's drunk, totally. I wanna come to her but when I was about to, a man came and carried her to his car. Damn! Brokenhearted na nga, kikidnapin pa!
“Bry, let's help her. Dali!” I immediately panicked.
“I know him. Clifford Saavedra. He won't hurt her and I'm sure of that.” he said cooly, not minding me who's panicking at the moment.
“How could you say so?” I asked, very eager to hear the answer.
“He loves her for years now. Could that make you calm down now?”
Woah! May knight in shining armor pala itong si Lydia pero mas pinipili pa ang prince charming niya na wala naman dito. Pag-ibig nga naman!
“You're so quite. What's bothering you?” Bry asked while we are walking to the parking area.
“Nothing. It's just that naawa ako kay Clifford. Kung totoong mahal niya si Ly, kawawa siya knowing that Ly's still in love with Adams.” kawawa talaga si Clifford. Ang hirap naman!
Nang makarating na ako sa sasakyan ko, tumigil ako at hinarap si Bry which was a very bad idea dahil sobrang lapit na naming dalawa. I am wearing a high-heeled stiletto which made me even taller than my original height. Mas tumangkad ako kaya medyo magka-level na ang height namin. Just one move and our lips would surely meet.
Hindi ako makagalaw. All I did was inhale his manly scent. His breath smells like a mixture of alcohol and mouth wash. Para akong nawawala sa huwisyo dahil sa lapit naming dalawa.
The cars, the few people in the parking area, the lights-everything faded ecxept for him. I love the thought of him so close to me but it really makes me feel so nervous. My knees are getting weaker and my breath hitched.
While I was too busy adoring his features, he moved his lips and brushed it against mine. As cliche as it may sound but my world stopped spinning the moment his lips met mine. I don't know if he kissed me well or what since I have nothing to compare it with. I never let someone kiss me before but this guy in front of me just did steal my first kiss and I hate myself for liking the feeling of his lips against mine. I can certainly push him or slap him but my body just can't. Gosh! I'm totally losing my sanity!
I didn't kiss him back. I don't fcking know how to! He smirked at me.
“That was your first kiss.” he's not asking me, he's just stating the obvious.
Tumango ako. How did he know?
Sumilay ang ngiti sa mga labi niya.
“You're 25 and I am your first kiss.” di ako nagsalita. He's teasing me after kissing me! Sarap sapakin!
Paniguradong pulang-pula na naman ako nito. Tinalikuran ko siya habang nakatungo, not wanting to see that I am blushing. Pero bago pa ako maka-dalawang hakbang, hinila niya ako palapit sa kanya. Nakayuko parin ako.
He touched my chin gently and held it up so our eyes would meet.
“Are you mad?” he asked worriedly.
I shook my head, “No. It's just that I'm embarrassed.” and I looked away.
He, again, guided my face to him and smiled at me.
“I'm sorry, it wasn't my intention to embarras you. I was just happy to know I am your first kiss.” he, then, pulled me closer to him.
He planted a soft kiss on my forehead.
“From now on, no one will kiss you other than me. I am territorial, Nix. I don't share. I don't share you now, tomorrow, not ever. I am courting you. I'm not asking for your permission, I'm just telling you to be ready.” he winked at me.
I don't know what to say. Nakatanga lang ako sa harap niya. I've never been speechless over a man before! Di nga ako mauubusan ng sasabihin kahit sa mga dati kong teachers eh. I always have something to say when needed pero ngayon, I definitely do not know what I should say.
Pumasok na ako sa sasakyan ko pero wala parin akong sinasabi. I closed the windows immediately but Bry knocked on it. Wala akong magawa kundi buksan ang bintanang pinakamalapit sa driver's seat kung saan ako nakaupo.
“Stop thinking about Lydia, Clifford and their story. Think of me instead. Goodnight !” then he smiled and went to his car.
Bago siya pumasok sa sasakyan niya ay tiningnan niya ako.
“I'll follow you until you reach your house. Mag-convoy na lang tayo. Don't worry, I just wanna know if you're home safely.” he went inside his car.
I started the engine of my car and drove home. I'd surely have a long time thinking about what just happened.
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