Ikalabing-isang Kabanata: Forehead
Masaya akong lumabas ng building. Nagpaalam na ako kay Nikkon at sa mga kasamahan ko sa team kung saan ako naitalaga kanina. Lyle, Joaquin, Norman, Vico, and I belong to the same group who will handle the electric functions of the soon-to-rise hotel in Taguig. Meanwhile, Engr. Filomeno will be our mentor. We are tasked to work with the team in the civil engineering department.
Kanina sa meeting ay halo-halo ang aking nararamdaman. Taimtim lamang akong nakikinig habang nilalasap ang sitwasyon kung nasaan ako. Panay mga propesyunal ang kasama ko at lahat talaga sila'y nagbibigay ng suhestiyon.
"Expect that we will start the further planning and discuss other small details. We are expected to finish this week. This is to make sure that by next Monday, no irrevocable changes will be debated." The great Engr. Rio, who is the head engineer of the project announced to everyone. He looks minimal and excellent. I heard he earned brilliant achievements even at a young age.
"Uuwi ka na, Gabo?" Nilingon ko ang boses at sumalubong ang ngiti ni Kuya Diego. Mukhang hindi pa tapos ang duty nito.
"Opo, kuya."
"Mag-iingat ka. Alam mo na ba ang daan?" He sounded so concerned.
"Opo." Ang hindi ko alam ay kung anong sasakyan ko para makarating sa condo. Baka mag-taxi na lang ako.
Tinanguan ako nito at naglakad pa akong muli palabas. Ang ibang mga nagtatrabaho sa kompanya ay unti-unti na ring nagsisiuwian. Ang iba'y dumidiretso sa parking area habang ang iba'y may sumusundo.
If only I brought my ride, I won't be as problematic as this. As usual, I shrugged the uneasiness and relaxed myself. As I was about to walk away from the building, a car stopped in front of me. From where I stand, I can see that this car is new, untainted and well-groomed. I tilted my head as if I am a puppet just to see the person inside.
Just as when I was about to go near it for a closer look, my breathing hitched when my eyes bore into a familiar man. He looks fresh and new with those black pants and boots. His black tee is topped with a brown biker jacket.
All of a sudden, I can't move. I am rooted in my place and time seemed to freeze. Just someone please slap me. He is a walking gift from above! I pinched myself to know if I am alive. I feel like the heavens heard my plea and sent this creation just for me.
Kahit ano yatang isuot nito ay mapapanganga ako. Kahit wala pa.
Shit. Stop those demonic thoughts Gabo!
He's now inches away from me and I immediately inhaled his manly scent.
"Hey... Sorry I'm late. There was a sudden meeting that I have to preside." He removed his glasses and his soulful eyes greeted me once again.
His slicked back hair that's now a bit messy danced with the wind. I found his tongue grazing his wet lips as he try to catch my attention. I know I am staring at him like a mad ape. I can't help it. I am too astonished to see him with this outfit. It made him look more proud and attractive. Even the other walking employees would feel the same.
"Earth to my Gabriella?"
"Y-Yes?"
He chuckled and swallowed hard. And wait, my Gabriella? I was caught off-guard that he was able to pull me towards his car. Damn. Akala ko ba'y Land Rover lang ang ginagamit niya?
"Uhh this is a gift from my parents. I seldom use it, though. Someone borrowed my crossover. Kailangan kasi ng space," tila bang pagsagot niya sa mga tanong ko sa isip.
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