Pulsing Rage (Mad Men, #2)

Kabanata 6

Kabanata 6

"Elaine-" I slammed the car's door heavily right in his face. Nanginginig 'kong sinuksok ang susi ng kotse para lang mapaandar ito kaagad. I glowered hard as I held the steering wheel tightly. Bumaba taas ang aking dibdib sa inis na nararamdaman. My eyes flashed murderously when I looked at Trevor. "Elaine, let us talk for a while. Please." Rinig 'kong mutawi niya kahit sa labas ng kotse.

I started the engine without a second thought. Pinaandar 'ko ang kotse kahit na panay kalampog ni Trevor sa bintana nito. I glared at him again and he winced. He called my name twice, thrice until he is running toward my direction, until I can't hear his voice anymore. Bumilis ang takbo ng sasakyan. I don't even know where am I going. My hands are still trembling as my lungs are collapsing with rage. I trained my breath to calm my senses. I don't know...I don't know...why did I react that way. It is not good but I don't want to see him. He's an asshole. Really.

How come he could show up the way he wanted? Is a man really entitled to do whatever they like? I told him, I don't want to see him. Siya ang nauna ng lahat! Bakit siya ngayon ang naghahabol?

Hell!

Napapikit ako ng maigi hanggang sa napatalon na lamang ako nang tumama ang kotse sa kung ano. My eyes went wide in horror as I gawked around, specifically across my view. Nalaglag ang panga 'ko at napasapo ng palad sa aking bibig. "Oh, my God!" I shouted hysterically. Nagmamadali akong lumabas nang sasakyan nang mapagtantong may nabangga akong...tao.

Hell! Shit! Really!

"Oh, my God!" I started to panic. Nanginig na rin ang aking labi. I don't know what to do. I am pacing frantically. "Oh, my God! I am so, sorry-" I was cut off when he spoke, a familiar voice boomed in my system.

"Hey! Margaret, it's okay. I'm fine...just a scratch. I am not going to die anyway. Not yet, I guess..."

"Corey!" My eyes like saucers. Until it suddenly pinned on the person, lying on the ground, elbows landed on it, supporting him just so we can talk, eye to eye. I squatted to be more on his level for this time. "You're not! Let's go to the hospital!" My words slurred a bit. Hinatak 'ko ang braso niya ngunit kaagad siyang napangiwi. It's a bad move! "I'm so sorry! But please let's go to check your head, atleast."

"My head is okay, you know." Corey grinned boyishly. "But looking at you now-" Sinamaan 'ko siya ng tingin. "Just kidding, princess. I am really okay." Nag-umpisa na siyang tumayo. Pinagpag ang dumi sa likod ng pantalon pati na rin sa harap. Lumibot naman ang tingin 'ko sa kanya, sa mga sugat na natamo niya. I checked his elbows, there are few scratches, not really bleeding. My eyes averted to his head, to his face which is grinning stupidly right now. My red fully manicured finger pointed to him. He whistled. "Woah, stop right there. Really. That's it. I am a goner-"

"Stop saying stupid words. Let me check you out."

"Willingly," he said, both surrendered his hands, beaming gorgeously.

Really, this is so stupid. But I need to check his wounds, if there's really a wound or even scratches. I want to know completely if he's really okay. Na hindi siya nagsisinungaling na walang masakit. He's in the showbiz industry, soon they are going to be a big indie band here in the country. Ayokong madawit ang pangalan 'ko kung may issue mang lumitaw. They are getting big these days. I don't want to ruin anyone's reputation or even mine.

"Wasn't crossing in the right path, princess. It is actually my fault. Tumumba lang ako dahil sa biglaang pagtawid 'ko. My elbows, these are just scratches..." Tinignan 'ko ang pinapakita niya sa akin. He's right. Tumaas ang tingin 'ko sa mukha niya. "Quillon won't be angry. Really. We're not his babies." He rolled his eyes manly. "Don't worry about these. It will heal tomorrow."