Chasing Unknown (Completed)

Eighteenth

Leilani's words bothered me the whole time because I know she's got a point. I don't know Wilson that much yet. I've only witnessed how much he loves his family. He might like me now but of course he would always choose whatever that makes his mom happy.

I wanted to laugh at myself. This is the only time I felt inferior in terms of dating. Men would literally kneel just to get to my attention. Sila ang magpapapansin, ako ang magdedesisyon kung gusto ko ba sila.

Si Wilson lang ang bukod tanging kahit wala pang ginagawa ay gustong gusto ko na. Sya lang din ang bukod tanging ang hirap abutin.

"Are you fine?" Wilson asked. I looked up at him.

Nasa restaurant na kami di kalayuan sa FGC para sa tanghalian. Hindi ko sinabi sa kanya na nagkausap kami ni Leilani at inamin nga nitong may gusto ito sa kanya. Nagseselos at nasasaktan ako pero...wala akong magawa.

Maybe, Leilani is right. I should guard my heart. Because I know, Wilson is not meant to stay with me for long. Pahiram lang sya kumbaga. Sinasamantala ko lang na ako ang gusto nyang makasama sa ngayon.

"Okay lang. I was just thinking of the fashion show later." I lied as I gave him a small smile.

He smiled, too and reached for my hand which was lying on the table.

"You'll do good later. I'm sure of it."

"Thank you, Wilson." I replied and we resumed eating.

Ramdam kong nawirduhan sya sa inasal ko buong lunch time. I could sense it with his stares. But then, I also know him for being respectful of my privacy. He didn't pry. He let me be quiet.

Tahimik kami kahit noong hinatid nya ako sa hotel. Kinuha muna nito ang mga gamit ko sa backseat, ang bag at ang stilleto ko. He then opened the car's door for me and assisted me towards the lobby. Nakasunod sya sa akin nang kinausap ko ang receptionist para sa key card.

"Hindi mo na ako kailangang samahan sa taas, Wilson. Kaya ko na." Sabi ko nang makitang sasamahan nya ako papuntang elevator.

Mabilis ang naging pagkunot ng noo nya. He looks so dangerous now with his signature dagger looks.

"Why are you suddenly so cold, Zeia? What happened while I was away?" He gritted his teeth.

The elevator swung open and we both stepped inside. He immediately pressed the close button so no one aside from us would ride.

I looked up at him when I heard him expelled a deep breath. He looked so much tired. I guess, tired from reading me.

Slowly, I wrapped my arms around his waist and gave him a tight hug. I thought it was to comfort him, to make him feel good. I didn't know I would be more comforted with what I did.

Gusto kong maiyak sa dami ng nararamdaman ko. Ang dami kong emosyon pagdating sa kanya. Pinaghalong saya, lungkot at takot. Pero pinigilan ko ang sarili para hindi sya mag alala.

"Thank you sa pagsama, Wilson." I whispered against his chest.

I felt him tightened his embrace. His other hand went up to caress my hair.

"May problema ba?" Tanong nito. Agad akong umiling at tumingala sa kanya.

Madilim pa rin ang mukha nito pero mas nangingibabaw ang pag-aalala sa mata. I pouted at him.

"Wala. Gusto ko lang mag-thank you sa pagsama mo. Kahit alam kong busy ka." I smiled at him though my tears were slowly forming in my eyes.

He slightly bent down to kiss me on my forehead. I closed my eyes to feel the softness of his lips against my skin more.