His Slave

Chapter 40

It was a beautiful night for all of us. All of us were having fun. Panay kulitan at tawanan. Just like before.. The night was just too perfect. It's just to good to be true. Sobrang na-miss ko silang lahat. Everyone of us has changed. Well, may mga bagay din namang nanatili.

Pagkatapos kong maghugas ng kamay ay agad akong lumabas ng restroom. "Lauren.." I was startled when someone called my name. He was standing outside the ladies room.

"I'm Diego, f-friend of P-Pearl, remember?" He was shivering. Is he alright?

Marahan akong tumango. "D-Do you need anything?"

"I'm your biggest fan here in the Philippines. I never imagined that I could get to see you closely like this. I thought Pearl were just bluffing when she said that she knew you. T-This is just so amazing!" he uttered in disbelief.

I know his Pearl's colleague but he's giving me the creeps. Hindi ako komportable sa mga titig niya sa 'kin.

I tried to look calm as much as I could. Baka sabihin niyang nag-iinarte ako or what. "Ah c-can I take a picture with you?"

I plastered a smile on my face. "Yeah.."

He immediately took his cellphone out of his pocket. Bigla niyang hinila ang balikat ko papalapit sa kanya. Ramdam kong sakit ng pagkakahila niya sa balikat ko. He was being harsh. "Smile Lauren."

"Oh okay.." as I tried to smile for the camera.

I took a step away from him when he's already done taking picture of us. "Thank you.."

"Your welcome Diego. I'll go back to the others now."

"Can I have your number?" he blurted out.

My eyes widened. "W-What? My number?"

"Your contact number?" ulit niya. He didn't get that I was being sarcastic there.

I took a deep breathe as I was looking around for someone. Para lang may dahilan ako na makaalis dun. "I'm really sorry Diego. But I don't give my personal contact information to anyone."

"But Pearl has your number, right? And we're friends now. Aren't we?"

Napaawang ang labi ko. As I laugh awkwardly. "No, you don't understand--"

"Do we have any problem here?" biglang sabat ni Gin at agad siyang lumapit sa tabi ko.

Diego shot a glare at him. "Nothing." he said coldly as he walked pass by us.

"Okay ka lang? May ginawa ba siya sa'yo?" as he run his hands through my arms. I lightly shook my head. "I'm fine. He's just too.." as I heaved a sigh. "Never mind."

Alam kong gusto pa niya akong tanungin tungkol dito pero tinawag na ako ni Zia. "Can I borrow my friend for a moment please." sabay ngiti niya.

"Sure.." sagot ni Gin.

Zia and I went to the balcony as she handed me a glass of wine. "Where's Laurence?" tanong ko.

"Nasa Tita Myr niya. Alam mo naman ngayon lang kayo nagkita-kita.. So, how it's been? Are you having a good time with your stay here?"

I went ahead beside her as we lean on the railing. "Okay lang naman. Myr's still giving me headaches." sabay kaming natawa.

"Parang wala namang nagbago sa kanya. E, how about you and him?"

"Him?"

She rolled her eyes. "Uno.."

"Ah him.." I uttered as I was circling the rim of the wine glass.