How to Date the Gangster

Chapter 15

Pyra Salazar

"You just made me the happiest man tonight" 

I can still hear Alexander's words last night. I can feel his happiness as he embraced me, his warmness makes my heart beat faster every damn time. I still can't believe the words that came out of my mouth last night. It's like my heart crossed my mind and just went for it.

I'm now in my house. I've been here all day, daydreaming Alexander and our moments together. Di ko alam kung nasasapian ba ko o eto lang talaga epekto niya sa akin. I should be focused with other things yet I can't seem to get him out of my head.

"Pyra! Sabi ni lolo mas dalasan daw natin ang pagpunta sa Tartarus. Di ako makakapunta ngayong gabi. Could you fill my spot?" I heard Liam's voice coming from the kitchen.

He was cooking our dinner and it smells delicious! Hulog talaga sakin ng langit tong pinsan kong to.

"Sure. Papunta din naman ako dun mamaya" I answered as I fixed my eyes on the television. I need to get Alexander out of my mind, di ako naging productive today dahil sa kanya.

After a few minutes, Liam came out of the kitchen carrying our dinner. He was smiling widely as he walked towards the table.

"Chilli soy prawns with ponzu aioli, made by no other than Liam Mikael Salazar." he chuckled as he served the food.

I love how passionate Liam is when it comes to cooking. I quickly walked towards the table and ate the dish. Gutom na din ako since it's already 8 PM.

He quietly sat beside me waiting for my reaction, I kept my poker face on as I continued to eat. Natatawa na ko sa mukha niya kasi parang nalulungkot na siya. Akala niya ata hindi ako nasasarapan.

"Masarap!" I laughed as I saw him pout. Nakakatuwa din pag tripan to pa minsan minsan.

It's a good thing na okay na ulit kami. We haven't talked about the Arrington's, buti hindi na din niya inoopen up. Nagsimula na din siya kumain and I can see his reaction changed as he took the first bite. Kala mo naman hindi siya nagluto, nagugulat pa.

"I'll be going. Thank you for the delicious food, Liam!" I thanked him as I stood up and took my keys. I haven't been to Tartarus for days so it's about time to pay it a visit.

"Be careful!" Pahabol pa niya bago ko makalabas ng pinto.

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I swiftly arrived in Tartarus, konti lang din ang tao ngayon dito. I looked around and saw Matthew sitting in the corner, there were girls talking to him but he seems to be not interested.

Matthew's always been an eye candy around here. Kahit sa school namin dati and I've been hearing girls in our class talking about him sometimes. We just transferred in UP but he's already becoming famous around women.

As he raised his head, our eyes met. I smiled at him but he just shrugged and looked away. What a snob. He's been distant lately, I'm guessing it's about his grandfather being sick, maybe I can talk to him later.

I proceeded at the bar and asked the bartender for a rum. My mission for tonight is to just scout the place, look for something unusual. Since konti lang din naman ang tao dito, mabilis lang din ang trabaho ko.

I was just about to finish my second glass when I heard Matthew speak behind me.

"Pyra. My Pyra Salazar..." he seems drunk. Gaano ba karami na inom nito? And what did he just say? His pyra?