That's What They Told Me

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Jealous

 

It was a Saturday, almost mundane. One that I've been missing a lot since I entered formal education.

Tulad ng nakagawian, tumakas ako nang madaling araw upang hintayin ang bukang-liwayway, saksihan ang pag-indayog ng mga puno kasabay ng pag-ihip ng pang-umagang hangin.

The scenery before me was just so picturesque. The vast body of water covering an enormous proportion of land swayed along the current. And it wouldn't be complete anymore with Azul's images constantly surging in my head like a flashback.

I smiled as I lifted my head and hand, creating windows through my fingers, shielding my naked eyes from the sunlight and even from the mere harm of it.

I later on closed my eyes as I imagined Azul here alongshore with me though. Inisip na lang na nariyan siya, naglalaro at nakikisabay sa kasiglahan ng buong paligid.

Today, I was more attentive with time. Heto ako't nilalandas na ang daan patungo sa mansiyon dahil may trabaho pang kailangang gampanan.

A smile was inevitable on my lips when a random thought popped up in my mind as I wore my contact lenses, preparing to perform my duty later.

Magsisinungaling ako kung sasabihin kong ni minsan, hindi naging malikot ang aking imahinasyon tuwing ginagawa ang tungkuling ito para kay Senyorito.

In my most private daydreams, I pictured myself waking up with him beside me—still sleeping soundly. Then, I'd get out of our bed early to prepare our breakfast. I'd wake him up after setting our table. We'd converse and trade our sentiments about certain relevant issues... or even about the most trivial stuff with either sluggish or effusive smiles etched on our faces.

Lahat ng iyon ay lumilitaw sa isip ko habang patungo sa kanyang silid. At tulad nitong mga nakaraang araw, naabutan ko siyang bagong gising lang at animo'y pagod ang bawat galaw.

"Good morning," he greeted huskily, right hand still busy pulling down the hem of his new worn shirt.

My cheeks flushed in a heartbeat as I averted my gaze.

His hair was a bit messy, his eyes were languid. Halatang nagising lang sa aking katok kaya hindi ko maiwasang hindi i-appreciate ang tanawing bumungad sa akin nang nakabawi.

"Good morning," I said, putting up a courageous facade.

He nodded once before widening the door. Tumabi rin siya upang magbigay-daan. Pagkapasok, agad din niyang sinarado ang pinto sa aking likuran bago tuluyang kuhanin sa akin ang tray.

Dahil inaasahan at sanay na, hinayaan ko iyon. Because based on my previous attempts, all my efforts to insist were in vain.

I had no idea why though. But ever since that stormy day occurred, I noticed that Zaro became more thoughtful, gentle, and kind to me. Wala rin akong ideya kung ako lang ba, o sadyang gumaan na rin ang pakikitungo namin sa isa't isa kumpara sa mga nagdaang panahon.

I supposed... we're a bit closer now. And I'd be lying if I say that my admiration towards him didn't grow each passing day. Because in fact, it deepened wildly. Like a little flame scattering through the forest until it exacerbates like a wildfire.

Mahina akong napadaing sa sarili nang nadama ang takot para sa naiisip. What a great way to disappoint one's self, Lumi. I thought you're working upon forgetting your own shallow feelings? Were you rather planning to dig deeper than the actual surface?

Bumuga ako ng hangin habang hinahanda ang mga pagkain sa table. Senyorito excused himself when his phone rang for an early call.

Sa katunayan, hindi na ito bago sa akin. Hindi lingid sa akin na isang importanteng personalidad si Zaro. Aside from his fascinating looks and capabilities, he's got a lot of responsibilities to take care of.