Her Hero

Feelings

"Kumain muna tayo. Nagugutom na ko. Matagal pa tayo naghintay sa airport kesa sa byahe." Reklamo ko sa mga kasama ko na parang hindi napagod sa paghihintay. Ako lang ba talaga ang hindi recharged sa araw na to?

"Sister, Xavier already made some arrangements. Sa penthouse na tayo kakain." paliwanag ni ate habang busy na nag ce cellphone.

Magsasalita pa sana ako ng dumating na ang service namin. Nilagay na ng driver sa likod ang mga bagahe namin and we all hop in. Sinubukan ko muna pumukit dahil mas nainip pa ko sa byahe namin. I thought this trip would be excitung. Si Bes at Kuya ang magkatabi, ofcourse the Ramirez siblings at kami ni Ate. Ate keeps on talking about her plans about her company and her sweet boyfriend from Italy na isa ring doctor. Nakilala saw nya sa medical mission. Hindi ako makasingit, napagod utak ko sa pag pa process ng sanga-sanga nyang kwento.

Naramdaman ko ang pagbagal ng sasakyan at dinilat ko ang mata ko.

Hindi naman pala matagal ang byahe namin papuntang hotel.

A tall, slender and very sophisticated lady is standing at the entrance of the hotel. Unang bumaba si Xymon and they both greet each other with a hug and a peck on the cheek. I know that could just be a friendly gesture pero may konting awkwardness pa rin akong naramdaman. Xymon has been my crush since I can't remember. Alam kong alam ko na ang totoo, but I know that I liked him not just because of my wrong conception that he once saved my life. I just sighed before Meera poked me to move so they could get down from the back.

We all get down while the hotel staff placed our suitcases on the trolley. Xymon stood beside the pretty lady with his hands on her shoulder and a smile that I never thought I could see up close.

"Guys, this is Melissa my best buddy. They own this hotel. One of the hotels that our firm had a chance to collaborate with."

And when I thought she couldn't be any prettier, she flashed her sweetest smile. She's so pretty I'm feeling gay right now.

Ate, being her, enthusiastically extended her arms and gave Melissa a hug as if they know each other for ages.
"Hi, dear. I'm Ysabelle. And this is my brother, Yvan" pointing Kuya while still embracing her. Kuya waved at her. Then she pointed Meera, "Her girlfriend Meera." They shook hands.

She finally looked at me but before she could open her mouth and say something embarrassing Xavier laced his arms over may shoulders.

"And this is Yara. Their youngest and my girlfriend." I looked at him with an obvious horror on my face. He looked back at me with a wink.

"Oh...I am so glad to meet you all. Especially you, Yara. I hope you could straighten the arrow of this one. He is so impulsive. A complete opposite of this grumpy next to me." She embraced me and I could smell her scent. I feel so insecure right now. She smells divine. Yung scent na parang si Ate. Dalagang dalaga ang amoy na parang hindi gumagana ang sweat glands. Her skin touching my cheek makes me feel more ordinary - so soft na parang marmol sa kinis.

I couldn't react properly because seeing her is like seeing a VS model.

"Let's get in."
At sumunod kami sa kanya s lobby and we were greeted by the receptionists.

"Would you like to have your lunch at the diner or in the penthouse?" She all eyed on us.

"We'll have our lunch at the pent. I think Yara needs to rest first. This is trip is really for her. We'll get down as soon as we're settled." Xymon looked at me then to Melissa as he finished speaking.

"Yes, ofcourse. I'll tell my staff to make that arrangement. Any requests?"

"Don't make too much trouble. Your warm accommodation is already more than enough. Thank you Mel for doing this. I'll just text you if there would be anything that comes up."

"Yeah. Anything for you." and she gently tap his arms.

All of them said their thank yous while I can't utter a word. All I could do was smile.

We all headed to the elevator. Xavier and I stood at the back. They have their own chat that is not sinking in. My thoughts are in Xymon and Melissa. I would be lying if I would say I'm not a thud jealous of what they have.

I was in my deep reverie when I felt the vibration of my phone in my pocket.

I saw the notification of message:

Herodes: Don't feel bad. We're here to have fun, Ok?

I looked up on him and I saw a comforting smile. I felt so much relieved by his assurance. I don't know but he really has a way on making me feel better. And the elevator dinged and the doors opened. They all went out. He put his arms again over my shoulders and whispered, "I always believe that you're much prettier than any other girls. Ok?" I stiffened and I literally felt my cheeks heat up. Kung hindi pa nya ko inalalayan palabas I wouldn't be able to move my legs.

Kanina pa sya sa sasakyan. He's sending signals and I know, I'm not stupid to know that I am starting to feel the verge of liking his words and gestures.

I was in the middle of that thought when Ate called me so we could fix our things in our room. Malaki ang pent na may tatlong kwarto. Girls occupied the one in the middle and the other one for the boys.

While we're settling our things, the doorbell rang and we know that it's our food. I came out to receive our food pero nakalabas na pala si Xavier.

He talked to the staff while I head to the kitchen and took some plates and glasses. Hindi naman na kailngan pa na sila ang mag arrange ng table dito.

After I set the table, the staff placed the food. Pumunta na ako sa kwarto para tawagin sila. Paglabas ko ng kwarto nakita ko si Xavier. He might have called the boys too. Nagtuloy tuloy na sya sa paglakad, akala ko hindi nya ko napansin but he looked backed at me, "C'mon..." he smiled at me but my eyes betrayed me and my gaze passed through Xymon.

That moment felt really confusing. I feel like I am floating in the middle of space. I forgot where my gravity is.

I know I still like Xymon, but I also can't deny that I'm starting to like Xavier.