Kabanata 11
MOTHER: Laureen Valencia Lopez
Father: Ignacio Lopez
I sighed when I finished Riu's online enrolment. I spent the whole morning going through Caspian's recommended list and heck, it was pricey but I've saved enough. Riu deserved it. Saka nasabi ni Caspian na naka-discount ang tuition kaya 'di ako nahirapang mamili at pasok sa budget.
"Done, babe?" Nag-angat ako ng tingin, hindi maiwasang pasadahan ng tingin ang itsura niya.
He's very hot. Freshly bath, freshly shaved, and well groomed. He's wearing an emerald green dress shirt folded up to his forearm. Slacks, polished black shoes, and a necktie to complete his overall look.
"Babe?" He called when he saw me gawking.
"O-oh..." I shook my head. "You look handsome."
His lip twitched. My heart made a quick jump when he strode closer to me, sat beside me for a kiss.
"Morning, too, beautiful." Pinaulanan niya ako ng halik.
I smiled. Sumandal ako at hinayaan siyang nakayakap sa 'kin, naglalambing.
He smelled good. A mix of his natural scent and the faint aftershave he used. Hinaplos ko ang buhok niya at pinagmasdan siya.
"Are you sure you're just Wave's proxy?" I asked. Lumingon siya at ngumuso, tumatango sa akin. "You looked more like a CEO in the get up, Cas. Para kang magsasara ng malaking deal."
"Gano'n talaga kapag gwapo, Reev,"
Sumimangot ako. Tumawa siya.
"Bango-bango mo," ungot niya. "What if I won't go and we'll just stay here together? Cuddle-cuddle tapos–"
"Tama na ang kabastusan." I flicked his forehead. "You had a job to do. Meanwhile, I'm resting. Pinayagan akong off today."
"Ako rin, I'll announce na off ko–"
"Baliw, kaya ka nga nandito sa Maynila at nautusan ka ni Wave. Thought you needed some extra cass? Then you'll bail? Naku, baka 'di ka bigyan ng sideline niyan!"
Napaisip pa siya. "Nag-isip pa nga?"
He pouted. "Ang hirap talaga kumita ng pera. Hayaan mo, Reev, pang-date naman natin 'to."
Kinaltukan ko na. Tuwang-tuwa na naman siya. Sometimes, I can't believe he's this soft and clingy. Kapag kasi titignan mo siya, lalo na if naka-business suit ay mukhang intimidating at strict pero kabaligtaran pala.
He's expressive and very transparent.
"Pina-downpayment ko na si Wave sa sideline na 'to, how 'bout a date?" He shot his brow up.
"Date?" Ngumuso ako at pinaraan ang daliri sa kilay niya, natatawa nang parang natutunaw na dumausdos siya pahiga sa hita ko.
"Opo. Date, in a good resto. May reservation na ako–"
"Wow, huh?" I cackled. "Nag-aaya ka pa lang mag-date tapos may reservation ka na?"
"Advance nga kasi 'ko mag-isip, mahal." Tinuro niya ang sentido. "Inaaya pa lang kita mag-date, utak ko do'n na sa hinuhubaran kita after date." He wiggled his brows playfully.
Kinurot ko na! Init na init na ang mukha ko! 'Di siya matigil sa tawa at lumalayo sa kuko ko.
"Reev!"
"Hindi ka pa ba kontento, ah? Pinapak mo na nga ang balat ko!"
"Oh, sorry." He smiled, unashamed. "'Di naman makikita 'yan, Reev–"
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