The Crude Casanova

TCC ~ 10

TCC ~ X

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Chryss

The mansion was silent when I stepped inside. Although I wonder where the people are, I only shrugged. Baka nagpapahinga na sina Manang Minda at Shiela. Siguro'y tulog na rin si Santhe.

I am also dead tired. I should probably rest, too.

Alas nueve na ng gabi. It's already late dahil gabi na kaming bumiyahe papuntang Manila ni Cleopatra. Sa dami ba naman ng activities na ginawa namin. Nag-hiwalay lang kami nang makarating sa lungsod.

"Call them, Chryss. They miss you. Sige ka, baka pumunta ang mga 'yon dito sa Pilipinas." Bilin niya sa akin ng maghiwalay kami.

I rolled my eyes at her then sighed.

"Oo na." I sounded resigned.

Gagawin ko naman talaga iyon. It's just that I'm still waiting for the right moment. I left them without a proper goodbye. Nag-alsa balutan ako na hindi man lang nagtanong ng opinyon nila. They've been so good to me but I turned my back on them just to fill the missing piece of myself. I know it's bad. Kaya nga naisip kong bumawi sa kanila.

I quietly head my way towards my room nang magawi ang pangingin ko sa sala. I squinted my eyes with the silhouette of a man. Napahinga ako ng malalim.

I thought I don't have to deal with him today but it seems I am mistaken. His faltering stare on me made me hesitant to ignore him. I don't know why but I can feel him pissed at me. But I shouldn't wonder because he's always been rude at me.

"It's late." He spoke after much silence.

Obviously.

I thought he's never going to talk. Para lang siyang estatwa roon na naka-masid. A marvelous statue in the dim.

"Good evening, Sir." I tried being polite. Mahina lang ang pagkakasabi ko niyon.

So what if it's late? I am aware of the time, of course. I don't see why it should be a big deal to him. Wala akong batas na nilabag. I am free today.

Mukhang totoo nga yatang hinahanap niya ako gaya ng sabi ni Shiela.

I heard him sighed. "Where have you been? Do you have family here in Manila?"

My brows immediately shot up. Why am I being questioned right now? What is it for?

Although gusto ko siyang sagutin ng pabalang, I refrained myself. It wouldn't do me any good.

"May kaibigan po ako rito sa lungsod." Mahinang sagot ko. "Sige po, pahinga na po ako."

I heard his heavy breaths and I don't know why I suddenly want to stare at his face more. I want to watch his emotions. Pero parang ayaw ko rin. Basta, ang labo!

Then I scrambled on my feet. I want to escape his intense stare.

I'm staring mindlessly in the ceiling after taking a half-bath and changing my clothes.

Lumilipad ang isip ko sa mga pagtatanong kanina ni Senechov. Then I disregard my thought. Napa-ngiti ako ng maalala ang pamamasyal namin kanina ni cleopatra. It was so much fun! Kailan kaya ulit namin magagawa iyon? Mahirap magkaroon ng kaibigan na lakwatsera. Hindi mahagilap. Not an easy access. But I'm happy I enjoyed this day.

With all those happy thoughts, I drift myself to sleep. I guess tiredness crept in my body.

I'm just hoping I'll have a good dream.

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"Chryss! I have a hot boyfriend now!" Tumitiling saad niya sa kabilang linya.

"Really? Are you sure he knows you're his boyfriend?" Nanunuksong sagot ko sa kanya.