The Possessive CEO

CHAPTER XLII

Chapter 42: Time

Marsh Lahm's Point of View

   "Kalev my man! You rock on the stage bro." A good looking guy approached us, about Kalev's age, wearing formal attire. May hawak siyang isang kopita na may laman na brandy sa isang kamay. He has this cool aura, at mukha naman siyang friendly and approachable. Iba sa pagkilala ko sa iba pa niyang kabigan like Alexander Coben, Severus Vetellí, and his cousin slash friend Nikos Stanislaski na mukhang pinagkaitan ng ngiti sa mga labi at pawang dala lahat ng problema ng ekonomiya. They are all good looking, though. But for me, Kalev ranked first.

It's already eleven in the evening, at pagkatapos  magperform lahat ng contestants dumiretso agad kami sa rooftop ng hotel. Actually, there's a pool and different color of lights. Mayroong mga waiter and waitress na nagseserve ng cocktails and canapés with a summer vibe. Medyo may karamihan na din ang mga tao but the rooftop can accumulate enormous number of people. Kanina ko lang din nalaman na lahat ng sumali sa competition ay may pangalan sa industriya. The winner will receive 5 Million Dollars at idodonate sa chosen charity na kanilang pinili. Kahit papaano pala may malaking tulong ang programa na ito sa mahihirap na tao.

And there, someone just approached us. "You too." Baling niya sa akin. Bigla naman akong nagulat because he acknowledged my presence. "T-thank you." I shyly said at medyo nagtago sa likod ni Kalev as he possessively wrapped his arms to my waistline. The guy shook his head at may munting ngiti sa labi niya.

"By the way, the name is Xerxes Pennsylvania. One of Kalev's closest friend." He added as he extended his hands. "Medyo nagulat yata kita, don't worry hindi ako nangangagat." With a chuckle, I extended my arms too and shake his hand "Marsh." I said. We heard Kalev hissed. "So possessive." Inakbayan naman ako ni Kalev bago humarap sa kaibigan niya. I assumed Xerxes is really his friend dahil hindi naman niya ito kakausapin kung hindi. He has this personality na kung hindi ka niya kaibigan o kakilala he won't talk to you unless may benefit siyang makukuha sayo. Isa lang iyon sa napapansin ko, mukhang tama naman ako sa napapansin ko.

"What are you doing here?" Kalev asked with a frown. Bumaling naman ang atensiyon ni Xerxes sakanya, "Baka nakakalimutan mo ako ang producer ng recital competition na 'to." He said with a smug face. Bigla akong nagulat sa sinabi niya. Seriously? Ang kaharap kong lalaki ngayon ay ang producer ng competition? That means that he's really really rich and powerful. "Anyway, imagine my shock when I saw you playing on the stage with a beautiful lady with you. Playing with your violin like you're the only person existing. But I admit, you look really awesome upstage." Pero unti-unting kumunot ang noo niya bago tumingin sa akin. "But you look familiar, Marsh. Saan nga ba kita nakita?" Shock is registered on my face.

"Oh right! Ikaw si—"

"Don't you have anything to do, Pennsylvania? Get lost." Kalev said with a stern voice. He's doing it again. Pushing away people who wants to say something. Buong akala ko ay aalis na si Xerxes but he stayed. Actually, mukhang hindi niya narinig si Kalev he's still looking at me intently.

"Wait, wait, wait. I've already saw you somewhere. Oh right! Way back in College days, you're the girl—."

"Shut the fuck up, Pennsylvania." Medyo tumataas na ang boses ni Kalev. "The girl? What do you mean? I don't get you. Can you speak more slowly so I can understand you, please." My voice is kinda begging. Maybe Xerxes knew something. "He's a lunatic, baby. Don't listen to him. Walang filter ang sinasabi ni Xes. We better get going." Inakbayan ako ni Kalev as he guided me patalikod kay Xerxes but I stayed rooted on my place. "No. I want to hear what he's about to say." Matigas na sabi ko, means I'm really serious. I can feel his body stiffened.