Embraced By The Howling Winds (Antique Series #1)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

I slightly jolted when someone called Clajj's name outside. I saw the handsome yet playboy looking guy drawing near towards where we were.

"Hoy, Clajj! So, this is what you mean that you had plans to do? Kaya pala nang cancel ka ha!" Sabi ng lalaki na may halong pagtatampo sa boses.

Indeed, he's handsome. Lalo na talaga kung sa malapitan! He's voice suits him too. A little husky. Nanatiling tahimik si Clajj pero seryoso ang tingin sa lalaki. I saw glint of fear in the guy's eyes yet he just shrugged then extended his hand to me.

"Hi, I'm Jishu Abraxas Amalfitano, one of the guys blessed with handsome face by the deities. Our species are already endangered, alas, I'm one of that lucky species who's alive and kicking. It was nice to meet you..." The guy introduced himself.

I only stared at his extended hand, since I had no plans to do hand shake with him. Well, this guy named Jishu seems to be happy-go-lucky person. But I've no interest in knowing them more — specifically the members of SixImpacts.

"I'm Sienna Saachi Gallegos," I introduced myself politely and simply gave him a small smile.

Nakita ko ang bahagyang pag-awang ng labi ni Jishu dahil sa hindi ko pagtanggap sa kamay niya. To get away from embarrassment, I manipulated my phone and focus all of my attention in it.

I heard Clajj chuckled lowly, and eventually consoled Jishu by saying... "It's okay, I experienced that too."

Gusto ko sanang irapan si Clajj pero hindi ko nalang pinansin ang sinabi niya. Mabuti nalang ay nalihis ang usapan nila sa ibang bagay. I decided to wear my earphones to play some music since their conversation needs privacy which in any way I wanted to respect.

"She's pretty," I heard Jishu said those words.

"Yes, indeed she is."

My heart throbbed. Sa gilid ng paningin ko ay napansin kong napatingin sa akin si Clajj. Umayos ako ng tayo at tumikhim. Not wanting to be assuming, but I know the compliment was meant for me.

Well, it's not new to me hearing compliments, but I just don't know why when it comes to Clajj, agreeing that I'm pretty, gives different impact.

"Hindi na ako magtataka kung bakit nginitian siya ni Rojas noong Lunes. Mas maganda pa pala siya sa malapitan."

Hindi ko na narinig ang pag-uusap nila dahil tumatawag si Ate Mavis. Her shriek was the first thing I heard after I answered the call. She asked me how was school, and if I'm doing well. Those little things made my heart warm. Si Ate Mavis lang ang nakaalalang tawagan ako. Si Papa kasi ay hindi pa nakakatawag simula nang umuwi ako dito sa Antique.

"Bakit parang maingay ata diyan?"

"Uh, pauwi palang po kasi ako at sumasakay ako ngayon sa tricycle, Ate."

"Dapat ay bumili ka nalang ng pagkain mo. I know you kinda suck at cooking, but I hope you really could take care of yourself there in Antique, Nach."

"Don't worry, Ate. I can take of myself just fine. I'm also taking well care of my health." I assured her and even though I wanted to protest about her remark about my cooking skills, I opted to stay silent.

Natapos ang tawag at itinago ko na ang cellphone. Lumingon ako kay Clajj at kumunot ang noo ko nang makitang malaki ang espasyo sa pagitan namin dalawa habang nakipagsiksikan siya roon kay Jishu sa gilid na parang mahuhulog na sa tricycle.

Panay ang mura ni Jishu kay Clajj at mahigpit ang kapit sa railing para hindi mahulog. Jishu seems struggling, so without ado, I grabbed Clajj's arm so he could sit close to me and to give space to Jishu in order for him to sit comfortably.