May-September Private Affair

Chapter VIII

Isobel's POV

I dashed outside the condo and hopped in one of the cabs parked in front. I dunno why I'm in a hurry but I don't want Luke to catch me in case he have a spur of the moment decision again and wants a repeat of what we did inside the elevator.

I asked the cab driver to step on it and head to my place instead of the original plan of just going directly to Zouk Cafe Bar where Simon and I will be meeting. I badly need a shower, plus I need to cool down.

I realized my fingers are still touching my lips when my phone beeped.

'Hey Babe' It was Simon.

'You at Zouk already?' I asked him my voice sounding flustered.

'Yeah. You?' He replied with excitement.

'Uhhh Babe Can you give 15 mins? Max! I Promise I'll be quick' I asked.

'Long night?' Simon asked chuckling.

'Don't ask. Argh!' I wanted to tell him everything over the phone but I halt on the idea when I saw the cab driver looking at me at the rear view mirror with a smile on his face evidently eavesdropping on mine and Simon's conversation.

'Why don't I just grab us a take away and hang out in your place?' I then heard Simon asked.

'You know what? That's a genius idea. I'll wait for you there' I was about to hang up when I heard him ask again 'Menka Pizza and Alochai Tea?'

'You know me so well, see u in a bit' Then I ended the call.

First thing I did when I reached my place was look in the mirror. I looked at my still swollen lips and cringe at the memory. I kissed Luke and I did it wantonly. When was the last time I acted like that? Gawd! A twenty-five year old lady and nineteen-year old kid sittin' on a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g!

I'm near done with my shower but I'm still reeling with the memory of what happened in the lift. I can't believe I've let myself succumb to Luke's charm. Again. Or better yet say I've finally let go and yield to the inevitable. What's a girl to do like me with a sexual tension that powerful?

I have no excuse as to why I act like I do whenever Luke's near. I like the kid. There I said it. But I have to handle things responsibly. I'm the mature one here and that's a pretty decent reason why I keep telling Luke to stay away. I just have to be stiff with it. So even if I like him I can't let my libido get in the way. I know this feeling I have for him and him for me, it'll pass. Yeah, Good luck with that.

I heard my phone ring and knowing it's the receptionist from the lobby I answered immediately with 'Let him up!' and dropped the call. I'm so not in the mood to be gracious today so I'm really sorry to whoever it is on the other line.

I left my front door unlocked so Simon can just enter while I changed into warm clothes.

I was just done putting my worn clothes in the hamper and is on my way to turn the tv on when I heard Simon at the door.

'Simon Luv!' I run towards him and hugged him tightly.

'I missed you Belle' Simon said while looking at me sincerely.

'Ditto Dude' I replied smiling broadly and attacked the food he brought from Zouk.

'You're such a monster when it comes to these food' Simon laughed while watching me grab a slice of pizza.

'Like you aren't?' I smirked at him.

'I have a surprise for you' Simon said changing the topic.

'I hate surprises but whatever it is you have for me I'm sure I'll love it' I winked at him.

'I bet you will' He winked back.

'So? What is it?!' I couldn't contain my excitement anymore

'I got us a flight to CWC next weekend!' He exclaimed.

'OhmyGawd! CWC! Really?!' I can't believe Simon scored me another out of town trip. He's such a beach bum and he always tries to bring me to all of his adventures. How did I get such fine friends? I'm so lucky.

I took a trip down memory lane and remember the very first time I met Simon. I just graduated from college and I was OJT-ing with an IT firm that's he's been with for a year already as a Junior Account Executive. It was my first day, I was done encoding something on google docs and left with nothing to do so I decided to listen to my Ipod briefly while waiting for my boss to give me a new task.

Simon just came out of nowhere and talked to me. 'So you're a fan of "The Used"?'

I just stared at him wondering what he's saying. We'll the only indication he's talking to me was because his lips are moving and gave me a questioning look until he waved for my attention.

'Oh Sorry. What was that again?' I smiled at him while taking my earphones off.

'You were listening to "The Used" are you a huge fan?' He was smiling now.

'Yeah. I love them. You?' I returned the question.

'Hell yeah! I'm Simon by the way' He offered his hand and we shook hands.

'Isobel but you can call me Belle' I grinned widely.

He grinned back and said 'It's my pleasure to meet you, and I think we're gonna be great friends' and then he left.

And yes, for five years we've been that. Only that. Jace and Kent says he's Gay. I don't really know. I only know that he only had one girlfriend in his lifetime. He was thirteen years old that time so he doesn't really consider her his girlfriend. He haven't introduced me to anyone he like let alone mention one. I don't ask him too. I think it's something that doesn't need any confirmation at all since it's pretty obvious.

I stopped reminiscing and looked at him. With his influence, I've become a beach bum too and that started our routine of always making it a point to go beaching at least twice in a year. We choose either summer or semester break to hit the beach. We aren't schooling anymore but September is the best month to soak up the sun, It signals the end of rainy season and almost all college and adults go out to meet Mr. Sun.

'You're the best! I love you to bits!' I told Simon after kissing him on the cheek.

'Just remember to WOW me on our next trip' He shrugged.

'Oh I will. I already have an idea where we'll go but It's a secret' I promised him.

'C'mon let's go watch this bootleg I got us' Simon just smiled then turned towards the living room and started fidgeting with my dvd player.

'English or Tagalog?' I inquired while making myself comfortable in my couch.

'It's French' He said smirking.

'Ohhhh Aime (love)' I purred.

'Scoot!' He sat on the other end and pulled my feet up on his lap and started massaging each of my foot.

'Oh no no no. If I'm gonna have a massage I'd like it to be on my head, not my feet' I switched position and put a two throw pillow on his lap and rest my head on it.

He looked at me and then the two throw pillow. 'What?! I don't wanna feel your junior poking against my head' I joked.

'You're Yuck Isobel' Simon laughed out loud.

I just smirked at him got back to watching the movie. I now have proof, he is indeed Gay.