Cutting Her Horn [On-Going]

Chapter 14- Genuine

Hinding-hindi ako magpapatalo.

I was born to be a fighter. Kahit anong laban iyan, hindi ako magpapatalo. Kahit pa sa pang-t-trip sa taong nasa harapan ko dito sa Starbucks.

Pero ang hindi ko maintindihan ay kung bakit sa simpleng titig niya lang sumusuko na ako.

Marupok ako, sa kanya.

The silence is so loud. I feel uneasy.

"Baby ko daw, kunin mo na ang Iced coffee mo"

"Baby ko daw, kunin mo na ang Iced coffee mo"

"Baby ko daw, kunin mo na ang Iced coffee mo"

It keeps repeating on my mind. It seems like a joke but I don't know why I took it seriously. There is something on his soothing voice that can reciprocate my anger.

"Baby ko, get your Iced Coffee."

Napatalon ako sa gulat nang nagsimula na naman siya sa pangungulit. But I acted normal as much as I could.

"Yes babe. Thank you for the treat. You really love me, don't you?", I smiled at him seductively then after that, I moved to get his order for me.

When I was walking, the memory of our first meeting flashed to my mind.

The incident where in my life was stepped into by Louis. This is exactly where I heard his disgusting name. Dito ako natapunan ng kape. Dito ko siya tinarayan. Dito ko nilait ang mabahong pangalan niya. Tinuhod ko siya sa lugar na ito.

At ang panghuli, dito niya ako unang tinawag na Miss Ganda.

Dali-dali akong bumalik sa harapan niya at hindi na muling nagsalita. Binasag naman niya ang katahimikan. Palagi na lang siya ang unang nagsasalita- basag trip tong lalaking to.

"This is not a date,Lucy. Let's talk about our project."

He looked serious. He is not the Louis that keeps on teasing me. The one who never stops until I'm mad. This is not him, totally.

Then reality hit me.

Yeah, this is not a date kaya huwag kang ilusyonada, Lucy. Cut the acting- the teasing. Iwasan na ang pagpapanggap dahil ikaw rin ang mahuhulog sa hinuhukay mo. You'll definitely fall, unconsciously and then time will come that you can't never rise up- you can never ascent from your trap.

"Let's start." I said nonchalantly.

"This is my note about our project. I wrote it fast so I expect you don't understand it kaya i-explain ko na lang sa'yo. Please let me finish talking first before you talk.", He is fucking cold.

"Okay."

"I want to get straight to the point. I want a house that is perfectly placed. I want to live in a peaceful place when I can hear the music of the birds not the tiring horns of traffic cars. I want to be surrounded with positivity. I want to make our house a comfortable place. Not too big, not small. Just enough for us, for our family."

He is blabbering. He is talking too much to the point that he can't think well of what he is saying. Oh my good God, Louis.

"I want to get straight to the point. I want a house that is perfectly placed. I want to live in a peaceful place when I can hear the music of the birds not the tiring horns of traffic cars. I want to be surrounded with positivity. I want to make our house a comfortable place. Not too big, not small. Just enough for us, for our family."

"I want to get straight to the point. I want a house that is perfectly placed. I want to live in a peaceful place when I can hear the music of the birds not the tiring horns of traffic cars. I want to be surrounded with positivity. I want to make our house a comfortable place. Not too big, not small. Just enough for us, for our family."

"What are you talking about, Louis. For our family? This is supposed to be a project only, not the real one. I cannot take it anymore!",  Ang gusto ko sanang sabihin but I remained composed.

"Are you done? Our F-family? Are you nuts?"

"Oh. I'm sorry I became talkative. Well, thinking that it's "our house" can make the project perfect. Kung ikaw ba, magpa-plano ng bahay mo, gusto mo ng pangit?"

"Hell, no!"

"Exactly my point, Lucy. In that way, we can work better together for our project."

He just continued talking about our project and all I can do is to admire how dedicated he is. He is smart. He is perfect. He talks like a professional.

He told all of his ideas from the smallest informations to the most important. From every room, bathrooms, doors, windows, appliances and all. He is not only perfect, he's also a perfectionist well, obviously.

He took this activity seriously as if it's s matter of life and death.

"Oh, okay. I like the idea. I also want to breath fresh air. Siguro sobrang maginhawa sa pakiramdam ng tumira sa magandang bahay kasama ang pamilya. But can I suggest something?"

"What is it?"

"Can we add a mini court? Diba sporty ka naman and me also. That could be a good asset in our output"

"Sige. Ano pa?"

"Can we add a walk-in closet in one room?"

"Sure. Is there any more you want?"

" Separate office kung Engineer na tayo."

"Is that all?"

"Yes"

"I'll consider all of that."

"Can we cut the formality? Tapos naman na tayong magplano. Bibili na lang naman na tayo ng materials needed later. Mas gusto ko pang kinukulit mo ko eh"

"Anong gusto mong gawin ko?", He said, bored.

This is different. He never asked me what to do or tell.

"Wala. Why are you so serious?"

"I just can't wait to fulfill my dream. Me and my father's dream which is to build our home. The details are mine but the idea of making one is from my Dad"

"Sorry. Kaya pala you put yourself in the situation."

"Coming from you, Lucy? You even added a court to our miniature. Hindi mo pa sineseryoso sa lagay na 'yan?"

He's back at it again and I like this side of him more.

I feel comfortable.

I did not bother to reply on him rather I smiled- genuinely, for the first time in front of him.

I experienced many first times on him and I'm looking forward for more.

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