Pulsing Rage (Mad Men, #2)

Kabanata 3

Kabanata 3

It was kind of joke.

And it is bullshit.

When I got into the club, I quickly searched around like a fucking investigator. Even I almost acquired into a fight with a drunk woman and I was raging out instantly. Ngunit wala naman akong napala kahit sa nangyari. Muntik na 'kong damputin ng mga bouncers na akala nila ako pa ang lasing kumpara roon sa babaeng hindi 'ko naman sinasadyang matapon ang iniinom niyang vodka.

Kakagigil!

"I can even give you more than ten of that cheap drink!" hiyaw 'ko ngunit humarang dalawang bouncers sa aking harapan. The two have brooding expression that doesn't scare me off, actually. Kaya 'ko pang pantayan ang tingin na iyon. "How many bottles do you want, ha!" I lashed out, like a raging bull.

I crossed my arms. The bouncers stared down at me. Hindi ako nagpatalo. I raised my chin, confidence and irritation showing off. "Magkano ba binayad ng babaeng 'yan sa inyo? She's not that...entitled! Seriously!" Napahawi ako ng aking bangs sa inis. Sinamaan 'ko sila ng tingin at muntik na silang mapaatras sa ginawa 'ko. My penetrating glare could drill a hole on their forehead.

"Ma'am, bawal po ang gulo rito..." ani ng isa. Ngunit umaangat ang tingin sa taas, hindi pantay sa mukha 'ko bagkus sa iba.

Hindi 'ko ininda ngunit sinabi 'ko ang nararamdaman.

I raised my hands and uttered, "okay." I tried not to point any finger because it won't give any satisfaction. "I said my sorry to the woman but it seems like she can't accept it and she just leashed out. You better know the story, clearly, sirs. Have a good night." I turned my back, almost stumbled, and eyes went wide in disbelief for two seconds.

The first thing I noticed is his...sapphire eyes. It twinkled. Mischievousness passed through those oceans as my eyes averted to the lashes that have been put down, almost meeting his cheekbones. Lalo na nang umangat ang labi niya. His lips are rising, teasingly and mockingly. "Hello, princess." He looked away, making me raked his jaw that seems to be gritted tightly. It is perfectly molded to become so rough and edgy. "Fancy meeting you?"

"Not at all." I shook my head, shaking myself for describing him. "Pwede tumabi ka?" I requested, a little harsh.

Corey, the guitarist of Anthem, raked his not so curly hair through his long fingers while gazing down, drinking me unhurriedly. The crooked of his lip is making me infuriated. Napasinghap ako nang mahina sa dismaya nang tingin niya sa akin. Like I am going to give him something...that amusing him quite a lot.

"You seem mad?" His voice is playful like him.

"I'm not. Get out of my way." Isang beses na winagayway 'ko ang kamay upang tabuyin siya ngunit nanatili pa rin sa harap 'ko.

My eyes glowered. His lips still rising and his eyes engrossing. He crossed his arms, gazing me attentively. Hindi 'ko sinadyang pagmasdan din siya sa panunubok ng kanyang tingin. Clothed with stripe black and white tee shirt and fitted black jeans. His jeans giving him the curve of his lower body! He looked...mabango but still arrogant.

Inalisan 'ko siya ng tingin. "It is damn smooth, princess. You found something you like?"

"I found nothing. Can you feel the disappointment around me?" I refuted back, flailing my arm a little, acting like a mean girl. Kasunod ng salita 'ko ay isang matinding irap na lalong nagpagalak sa kanya.

He chuckled...huskily and indisputably. His laugh bubbled up through my chest. "Gano'n? That hurts," he feigned his wince and put his palm over his heart. "Medyo masakit 'yon." Matigas na tagalog ang kasunod. Napasuklay siya nang buhok at napatingin sa paligid. He looked alert. Doon sa paglingon niya sa kaliwa ay napansin 'ko ang hikaw niya sa tainga. Mabilis lamang iyon dahil dali-dali niyang nilagay ang sumbrero sa ulo. "This is not quite a good place to discuss our likes to each other. Do you want to continue this somewhere?" His deep voice is inviting me. But I am not fragile.