Run, Zhian (EL VICENTE SERIES #2) COMPLETED

Kabanata 38

Dylan came back very early. Natanaw ko na kaagad si Coen na kumakaway sa akin sa likod. I smiled and entered the passenger seat. Nakasuot pa ang bag ni Coen habang nasa likod siya.

Dylan looked at me with his suspicious eyes. "Where's your engineer?"

Matalim ko siyang tinignan. "Let's just go. I'm hungry." I glanced at Coen just to divert my attention from Dylan. "How's school, Coen?"

Just like a happy family during sundays, we ate in a exclusive restaurant. I found his bodyguards there, looks like they're expecting us to be here. Coen was amazed by them.

Ayokong mag-isip ng iba. I'm still not confident about what Sarah said. I'm still upset. Pilit ko mang ilihis ang utak ko roon ay hindi ko din naman mapigilan ang pag-iisip. I just want to keep my cool because of Coen.

I don't want him to think anything else.. since he's scared to lose both of his parents. Bumuntong hininga ako.

Tulala ako habang nagtratrabaho sa coffee shop matapos ako ihatid muli ni Dylan. I finished some emails for a while. Maya maya pa'y nakita kong tumatawag si Dad kaya sinagot ko naman. We talked.. as expected, he's still furious about Dylan.

"Kael told me about it. Hija, I don't mind if he wants to spend time with my grandson. Pero bakit pakiramdam ko'y ibabahay ka na din ng lintik na Manzanilla na 'yan!" he almost cursed.

Hinilot ko ang sentido ko.

"Dad, please, let me handle this." I sighed. "This is what Coen wants and I don't want to stop his happiness."

"Aba, kung ganoon, kailan kayo aalis sa puder niya at hindi naman yata ako mapapanatag rito!" he almost shouted. "Ayaw kong dumating ang isang araw, yayain ka sa kasal dahil lang sa anak mo! You're not stupid, Zhianela, so I trust you with this. H'wag kang magpapaloko sa tarantadong iyon matapos ng lahat!"

"I don't know, Dad.." I bit my lips. "Just please, let me handle my problems this time."

Subsob ako sa lamesa matapos makipag-usap sa ama ko. Marriage is very sacred. If he wants to marry me just because of Coen, then that's not right. For me and for him, as well. Dad's right. I'm not stupid. Fuck, he's genius but I'm not stupid!

"Wala ka bang sasakyan?" si Oliver nang maaga akong natapos sa trabaho.

I smiled. "Hinatid lang ako ni Dylan.."

Ngumuso siya at medyo natigilan. "Would you mind if I offer you a ride? I mean, wala lang 'to.. as friends, maybe?"

Its still 2 in the afternoon. Talagang maaga kaming pumapanhik pauwi ni Oliver at hindi ko iyon nasabi kay Dylan. Kung maghihintay ako rito ay maboboring lang ako. Isa pa, nakakahiya naman sa owner ng café dahil lagi akong naroon at puro kape at tinapay lang ang binibili ko.

"Sa malapit na mall na lang.."

Hinatid ako ni Oliver sa mall na dadaanan naman ni Dylan kapag susunduin si Coen. I stayed there for a while since its early. Alas tres ang dismissal ni Coen at balak ko sanang mag pa-manicure kaso hindi na aabot sa oras.

I just bought a pen for Coen and maybe I'll use it if he doesn't like it. Bumaba ako para sana itext na si Dylan na daanan ako rito. I was thinking to go to Coen's school but I think this will be quicker. Isa pa, anong oras na din kaya baka nauna na si Dylan doon.

I was about to call Dylan when I saw a familiar Maybach Exelero parked in front of the mall. I was on the side, just few steps away from them. Nanliit ang mata ko at naibaba ang cellphone nang bumukas iyon. The car was flashy so people was staring at it like someone will drop off with a red carpet or what.