Rescuing His Rebound (Hidden Desire)

Chapter 5

I thought he's just offering a handshake just like what he did last time. I never thought he would kiss me. I slid my hands up his chest and pushed him. I slapped him. Eyes still wide with shock.

"I-I'm sorry. I just got carried away."

 Hindi pa rin ako makapagsalita. Nalilito ako sa mga sari-saring emosyon na nararamdaman ko. I still can't believe what happened. What the hell is wrong with him? I know he's vulnerable but that's not an excuse! Nababaliw na ba siya?

 Then, he cleared his throat.

"Common, let's have fun to the beach. I'm sure you'll love it."  Tumayo na ito at tinalikuran ako.

 I kept an eye on him. How could he act like nothing happened? I tightly closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Trying to get a hold of myself.

 Okay. If that what he wants. I'll do the same. I won't make a big deal out of it. Palalagpasin ko ang ginawa niya. Kunwari ay hindi iyon nangyari.

 But, Geez! I could still feel his warm kiss on my lips. I opened my eyes and stood up.

"I'll just go up and change." I said finally and walked towards the stairs.

"Just don't wear something sexy." he replied.

"Why not? What do you want me to wear? Oversized shirt and sweat pants?" I looked back once over my shoulder while climbing the stairs.

"That will do."

"No way! I'll wear what I want. This is a free country." I answered.

"Katulad ka din ni Cassy. A pain in the ass." umiling-iling na wika nito.

  I'm already on the middle of the stairs when I stopped in my track. I looked back at him.

"Don't worry. Makakarating 'yan kay Ate Ella." I winked at him and turned my back.

"Hey! I was just kidding." bawi nito sa kanyang sinabi. Tumawa ako ng marahan.

"Well, guess what? I'm not!" I yelled softly before I entered the room. I leaned my back against the door.

 Hinawakan ko ang aking dibdib. Hindi pa rin humuhupa ang pintig ng aking puso. Still wondering, why he has this effect on me? I put my fingers on my lips. Even if it was just a brief kiss, I could still feel his soft lips pressed against mine.

"Get a grip, Cheska. Stop acting like you have been kissed for the first time." I murmured.

 But darn! I never felt this way before. His kiss is different from Theo and my other Ex-es. I shook my head.

 Kumuha ako ng damit pampaligo mula sa dala kong maleta at dali-daling pumasok sa banyo para magpalit.

Xander's POV

 I'm standing on the porch while waiting for her to come down. I cursed myself silently for being a jerk. I just felt the urge to kiss her but regret it afterwards. It was a wrong move. I might scared her off if I won't control my emotion.

"I'm ready." 

  I faced her. I was stunned when I saw her.

"Fran, pwede bang magpalit ka?"

"Bakit? Ano'ng masama sa suot ko?" tanong nito.

"It's too revealing."

"May cover-up dress naman ah." sagot nito pagkatapos tingnan ang suot nito. She's wearing a two piece swimsuit and a see through white dress over it.

"Are you kidding me? Kitang-kita pa rin ang katawan mo, Fran." paalala ko sa kanya.

"I don't care. Hindi naman masagwang tingnan ang katawan ko." pagmamayabang nito.