Nefarious Love

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Truth
 
 
 
The embarrassment for what happened earlier is still lingering in my system. Tahimik lang akong nakaupo sa sofa sa presidential suite ni Samuel. Calming myself down. I don't even know why I agreed to his offer.

I sighed. It's not like I can decline now that I am here, right?

My eyes wandered around the place. Gaya ng inaasahan sa Acosta Hotel, the room has a modern design, packed with high end appliances. Unlike in their Manila branch which look too formal because of the dark colors used to it, light colors ang ginamit nila rito. The room also has a wide glass wall so you could have a nice view of the vast sea in front.

I stood up and went closer to the glass wall. Sikat na ang araw nguni't natatabunan ito ng mga alapaap. From up here, kitang-kita ang mga kalapit na maliliit na isla. The small flags with different colors near the shore dance as the wind blew them softly.

The peaceful sight made me at ease. I can't help but to be thankful. Hindi man ito ang lugar na naiisip kong puntahan noon, I'm glad I was taken here. It opened my eyes to a lot of things. It broaden my perspective in life and gave me a different kind of freedom.

Mapait akong ngumiti. I don't have any plans after I confront Samuel and tell him the truth. Pero pakiramdam ko, iiwan ko na ang lugar na 'to. Ang lugar na tumanggap sa akin at binigyan ako ng kalayaan na gusto ko. I feel like I'm saying goodbye to Revi who was born in this place, and live as Faith Reviyre Austria again.

Bumaling ang mga mata ko sa aking kanan nang maramdaman ang pagbukas ng pinto ng kuwartong naroon.

Samuel went out from the said room. Wearing a black shirt and cotton shirt, his hair looked longer now that it's damped. Some strands of it are covering his narrow eyes. Using his long fingers, he brushed his hair up. May ilang hibla ang nguling bumagsak sa kaniyang noo.

I averted my eyes and pursed my lips, realizing I was staring at him too much.

Pumikit ako ng mariin ng maalala ang ideyang naglalaro sa isipan kanina. Samuel told me a while ago that he was about to go to the Hotel's gym when Ruby came. And here I thought they took a shower together this morning! Fuck! I think I need to attend a prayer meeting or something, my mind is polluted with lewd thoughts!

His eyes went to me. Kumurap-kurap siya.

"Do you want some coffee?" he offered.

I shook my head. "No, thanks."

He nodded then went to the kitchen. I turned my heel and looked at him as he opened the small fridge there.

"Magluluto ka?"

"Hmm,"

I crossed my arms. "Puwede namang um-order nalang,"

After getting what he needed, he closed the fridge. He stood straight then turned to me.

"I'm used to cook for myself so..." he paused for a bit. "Are you hungry? We can order—"

"I was just asking," I cut him off.

Samuel smiled and nodded. Nakasimangot akong umiwas ng tingin.

Nang maramdaman ang pagtalikod niya sa akin upang magsimula sa pagluluto, binalik ko ang aking mga mata sa kaniya. His tall figure, broad shoulders and muscly arms, I thought men with the same body built as his would look out of place when in the kitchen. But in Samuel's case, he managed to look more manly and... attractive.

I gulped as I watched him quietly.

I won't lie, I've always find him attractive natatabunan nga lang 'yon ng pag-iisip kong creepy siya at may masamang plano dahil sa madalas na pagtitig niya sa akin at paglapit noon sa mga events na dinadaluhan namin ni Daddy. When he came here, I quickly noticed the small changes in him. He looks more rough and dark now that he makes me nervous when we're close.