Deceive me, Love (Buenavista Series #1)

Chapter 33

Chapter 33
Guilt

Alam kong nangako kami sa isa't-isa na wala nang sekreto sa pagitan namin pero hindi ko maiwasang kimkimin na lang ang sagutan namin ni Claudia. Telling Range about it won't solve anything. At least that is what I tell myself. More so, I wouldn't indulge much in her words, simply because I don't want her to think she won over me. Iyon naman ang gusto niya, e, ang galitin ako.

After his parents left, I exhausted my to convince him to go back to Oro Verde. Alam kong iyon ang pinunta ng parents niya rito. And I know Range straight up can't tell me that. Malamang ay sinabihan niya siguro ang mga magulang na rito siya sa akin habang hindi pa ako tapos sa kontrata ko sa hospital. And I won't let Range stay here for longer, so I had to put my foot down.

When he left for Oro Verde, I went back to my place as well. And the only reason he went back hastily was because I promised him I'd resign. And I did resign today, after almost two weeks of that promise.

Mariin kong tinignan si Emma. Guilty ako na iiwan siyang mag-isa rito kung nangako naman kaming sabay na aalis.

"I'm so sorry, Em-"

"Don't worry about me anymore. Susunod akong magresign sa'yo," natawa pa.

I nodded. "Then shall I see you later? O sa condo ka na magbibihis?"

"Oo. Sa'yo na," nagmamadali niyang sinagot lalo't tinawag siya ng head nurse at pinapabalik sa station niya.

Lalabas kami mamaya ni Emma kaya mabuting sa akin na siya magbihis para sabay na kaming tumulak ng club.

Moments after, I was half ready when she barged into my condo. Pagkatapos mag-ayos ni Emma ay bumaba kami sa isang Italian restaurant para makakain tapos club na kaagad. The club was blasting with electronic dance music when we entered. Marami nang tao sa dancefloor lalo't peak na ng party. Emma pulled me right into a red couch, a private area for us. Kaming dalawa lang ang 'andito sa semi-circular couch, masyadong malapad para sa aming dalawa.

Emma leaned in closer to whisper. "Why aren't you drinking? Hindi mo type ang brand?"

"The brand is fine. I just don't want any headaches tomorrow. Maaga akong aalis, e. But go on, drink 'til you drop. I'll take care of it,"

I purposely rolled my eyes when Emma didn't even wait for a second to alternatively drink two shots of tequila. I am starting to regret what I said now that she's mixing alcohols. Napilitan akong agawin ang jaggerbomb sa kamay niya para ilayo iyon.

"Emma," ani ko sabay tapik sa pisngi niya.

Hinilig niya ang ulo sa backrest ng couch kaya libre akong nakatayo. Pinasadahan ko ang lugar at matiwasay pa naman ang VIP area kaya puwede ko muna siyang iwan saglit. I don't see any creeps around, so I confidently went to the bar to order a cocktail for myself.

Kalagitnaan, bumagal ang paglakad ko lalo't nahagip ng tingin ko si Claudia mula sa adjacent table ng bar. Nakaupo kasama ang iba pang mga babaeng mukhang parehas lang din ng antas niya sa buhay. Tipid ang galaw ko nang marating ang bar para hindi niya makita pero sigurado akong nakita na niya ako.

"Just margarita please," I said to the bartender with heart already at the edge.

The warmth I feel beside me is a warning that Claudia finally reached my side. Like yesterday, I intend to ignore her presence, too. Mabilis kong inilag ang ulo papalayo nang walang pasintabi niyang pinaglaruan ang dulo ng buhok ko. I faced her angrily because I felt violated.

Her brows raised as if she's shock at my sudden hostility.

"Here to milk another rich man, huh? Is Range not giving you enough, Saint?" her tone was full of insult.