Hindi mapakali sa upuan niya si Art. Ilang beses na siyang parang tanga na bigla na lang natutulala tuwing makikita ang dimples ni Liz and it’s not okay. Sa tuwing magkakalapit sila ng dalaga, iba talaga ang nararamdaman niya para rito.
It's more than a week since the first time he saw her pero pakiramdam niya ay matagal na silang magkakilala, bagay na imposible dahil buong buhay ni Liz ay nasa UAE ito at umuuwi lang ng Pilipinas para magbakasyon? Isa pa, sa ganda at hubog ng katawan nito, imposibleng hindi niya ito matandaan, baka nga isa na ito sa mga naging babae niya kung sakali mang nakita niya na ito dati pa.
Pagkalabas ng dalaga sa opisina niya para sagutin ang tawag sa cellphone nito, pakiramdam niya ay sinisilaban ang buong katawan niya lalo na ang namumukol sa gitnang bahagi ng katawan niya.
He called her extension and told her not to disturb him na sinunod naman nito sa pag-aakalang busy siya lalo’t ipinasa nito ang email mula sa Sales and Marketing Department. She doesn’t even have the slightest idea that he wants to pleasure himself while thinking of her. Now, he felt like he’s really a pervert kahit pa nga labis ang kanyang pagpipigil sa sariling gawin ang bagay na hindi nararapat gawin kay Liz. But, damn! This girl is really a tease! He tried his best to relax and divert his attention at work.
He was handling himself so well… not until Liz called him. Atubili pa siyang sagutin ang tawag nito dahil baka hindi na talaga siya makapagpigil pa.
“Yes?” he answered trying to be as casual as possible.
“Your girlfriend is at the reception,” anito saka ibinaba ang phone.
He was a bit confused saka na-realize kung sino ang tinutukoy nito. And did he hear her right because of the way she said it, she sounded jealous. Alam niyang may umuugong na balita sa buong kumpanya patungkol sa kanya at kay Diana. As always, he didn’t bother correcting it lalo at wala namang katotohanan. But now, he should put a stop on it. Napabuga siya ng hangin, then realized that he’s doing it because of Liz. And damn, he’s in big dilemma!
Inis siyang umahon sa pagkakaupo saka lumabas ng opisina niya. Hindi nakaligtas sa kanya ang ginawang pagsimangot ng dalaga.
‘Gotcha!’ sa loob-loob niya trying to conceal his smile by showing his frown.
He tried so hard to calm himself. Instead of going out, he shut the door of Liz’ office and walked towards her. He grabbed her swivel chair and turned it so she could face him. Awtomatikong rumagasa ang init sa mukha niya at kaba sa dibdib niya nang ganap nang mapalapit dito. The dark makeup in Liz’ eyes seemed absent as he looked at her deeply. There was pure innocence in those surprise and confused eyes, which made him liked her more. Talagang magkakasala siya kung hindi niya kokontrolin ang sarili niya. Napahigpit ang hawak niya sa swivel chair na para bang doon ibinaling ang panggigil na nararamdaman.
“A-Art, are you okay?” Her voice was so alluring, as if inviting him to do something hot and wild. Nakakunot ang noo nito habang matamang nakatitig sa kanya.
He swallowed a lump then let go a deep sigh. He clenched his jaw while still staring at her. Finally, he gave up. He bit his lower lips then stood up and stepped back. If he will follow what his body says, she might leave. As he noticed, she is far different from other girls she knew. And the feeling of not being liked just added fuel to his desire of getting her attention no matter what.
“Could you do me a favor, Liz? Could you tell her that we’re busy at the moment?” he said instead then looked away.
Bagama’t nabigla ay walang alinlangan itong sumunod sa sinabi niya.
