Masked Reality (#2 of Guilberra Series)✔

Chapter 21

Gin

Waking up in the morning is hard. But my excitement was towering over my laziness.

Darius told me that we'd go out today and I'm sure as hell excited.

I stood up, opening my wardrobe. There's lot of outfit I can wear for today. Sana nga lang hindi ako magmukhang losyang.

There displayed a bunch of dresses I can choose, there is also a lot of accessories, especially bags.

Napakunot lang ang aking noo, how can he buy all of this?

Oh yeah, tinanong ko pa.

I rubbed my chin, inspecting each dress. Harmonious patterns and colors were enough to make my jaw drop.

Seriously, paano ako makakapili nito?

"How about I choose for you?" Ani ni Darius, he wore a normal white shirt, partnered by pajamas, bruises were still visible on his body.

"Are you sure that you can walk without hurting yourself? We can cancel this if you want-"

"Oh? may sinabi ba ako?" He annoyingly said, walking past me and inspecting my clothes.

I stood in silence watching him pick my outfit. Surprisingly, he's focus in these type of things.

"So where are we going?" I can't help but ask. I mean- Sino ba ang hindi meexcite sa pupuntahan namin? This is London, and I'm sure that there are many places we could visit.

"I can't ruin the surprise, can I?" Darius chuckled, pulling out a dress.

He rubbed the hem of the skirt, handing it to me. "Try this.." He added. I nodded, taking the dress with me. Haysst. I really want to surprise him with something new, but my fashion sense is very low. :(

I facepalmed to myself, making my way to the restroom quickly locking the door. Baka pumasok pa yung bakla -.-

I hummed, slipping the dress. It was a normal yellow sundress, the fabric is smooth, like I'm wearing a cloud.

I took my time admiring the dress, it was quite short, just hanging above my thighs. Well in my opinion naman.

"Hey..baka natutulog ka na jan ah.." He teased, knocking at my door. I groaned in response opening the door, my eyes widened at his outfit.

It was a simple black v-neck that hugged his figure, showing his collar bone, partnered with denim jeans and rubber shoes.

Wow himala.

But I can't say that it dosen't look good- no it's not good, it's perfect.

"Stop staring or we'll be late.." He grumbled, grabbing an elastic band and began to braid my hair.

I sighed, his fingers massaging my scalp before he could finish. His cold fingers were enough to send shivers up my spine.

"W-Who taught you how t-to braid a woman's hair?" I asked, stuttering in the process.

Jesus Darius, you're full of surprises.

He took a minute before releasing my hair. He dusted his pants, also removing the fallen strands of my hair, clinging to my dress.

"Self-taught..I used to braid Dia's hair, but it stopped when.." He paused for a minute, not continuing his sentence. I turned my head, confused at his sudden change of emotion.

"Anyways, let's go! I'll drive.." He retorted, returning to his previous self. I walked behind him, frowning to myself. I'm worried about him.

****

It was a silent trip, only the roaring engine and our breaths could be heard, us passing several buildings.

We also reached several touring spots,  him not even taking interest at the destination.

Wala naman rin akong magawa kung di magmukmok.

"Stop moping around..we're almost there.." He sighed, and keep turning directions, earning a confused glance from me.

There was another silence after that.

I closed my eyes, the cool air breezing into my face. It just happened.

The horror, the fear everything.

It was a mix emotion between him and me.

I don't even know how to approach him.

Parang may invisible wall sa kanya. When he wants to bottle up all his problems, all his feelings.

Nalala ko pa yung sinabi niya.

Did he already know what would happened if we continue this?

Eitherway, his stubborn mind would'nt listen to me, what he wants, is what he'll get.

"Hey...we're here.." He whispered, his tone matches my excitement. I raised my head to look at him.

His beaming smile was enough to make me relieved.

"Welcome to king's cross station.." He introduced, pointing at a certain direction.

Huh? anong ikinaganda nito?

It's a train station, with many people rushing through carrying their baggage.

"Oookay? bakit tayo andito?" Pagtatanong ko. My nose wrinkled at the sight, I mean I'm not saying that I hate it but what's so special about this station?

"C'mon! I'll show you around.." Aniya at bumaba sa sasakyan. Wala naman rin akong magawa kung hindi sumunod.

****

We took a stroll around the station, well it's not bad at all, marami namang mababait na tao. But I still don't get the meaning of our tour.

Ibinaling ko lang ang akin atensyon sa kanya, he's still dragging me around, his long legs were a problem for short girls like me. Ughh.

Abot langit naman ang kanyang ngiti, I mean hindi ko parin gets.

"Darius, kanina pa tayo naglalakad, can we take a break?" I  asked, lazily dragging my feet. Hayssst It felt like it's been hours.

"Yeesh! malapit na tayo promise!" Pagtitili niya.

I can't help but sigh heavily, the distance between us is getting farther.

He somehow noticed this and walked back to me, His face showed mischief which I really don't appreciate right now.

"W-What are you- ah!" I gasped as he threw me on his shoulder, him groaning lowly. Wtf.

"Hoy! ibaba mo ako! baka kung mapano ka!" Pagpapanic ko. Eh sino ba naman ang hindi maninerbiyos sa pinanggagawa niya, tapos yung mga sugat niya hindi pa gaanong gumagaling.

"Ayan kase, ang slow mo." Pangusong aniya, at nagsimulang maglakad.

***

Wala pang isang minuto ay nakadating na kami sa aming destinasyon. Ibinaba lang niya ako at ngumiti.

He gestured his hands towards a building, his eyes were now filled with happiness.

"Eeeek! It's my favorite store!" He squealed, holding both of my shoulders.

My eyes trailed to the signage.

"A Harry Potter store?" I asked, confused at him.

Napasimangot lang rin siya at tumango.

The excitement that filled in his eyes were slowly fading away.

I cursed at myself, looking back at his disappointed face.

Perhaps I've been too heartless to see his efforts, ni hindi ko lang man maappreciate yung mga ginagawa niya para sa akin.

I felt my chest tightened, feeling guilty.

I did'nt say anything, but instead held his hands, pulling him into the store.

"Show me around.." I whispered, his face slowly lifting up.