Loving Him Even In Sadness

Loving: Thirty-Five

Night

“You ready?” Tawag sa akin ni Zack.

“I felt nervous, ngayon lang ako lalabas ulit. At kasama pa kita. What if people will talk about us?” Kinakabahan kong sabi.

Ngayon ang araw kung saan dadalhin ako ni Zack sa isang Fashion Week event.

“Let them talk about us. Mas gusto ko pa marinig na pag-uusapan nila tayo. And baby, we don’t have something to be afraid of. You’re mine and I’m yours,” sabi niya. He assured me by his words. He keeps on caressing my cheeks and kissing my hair as if its smell is his favorite heroine.

I and Zack decided to ride in different cars. I decided to use another Bugatti that I owned. It felt very different using this car during this type of event. I felt like I am showing off.
As usual paglabas ni Zack sa sasakyan agad sumugod ang mga reporters at cameraman sa kanya.

I pushed a button to lower my car's window.

“Zack San Jose is in the Philippines, can you tell us what are you wearing?” Usisa agad ng reporter.

“Everything is from Gucci.” Maikling sagot ni Zack.

Dinig na dinig ko ang pinag-uusapan nila.

“Are you alone, Mr. San Jose, or do you have a date with you?” Tanong ulit ng reporters. This time kinabahan na talaga ako. Ayoko lumabas.

“Oh! I have a date with me, I’ll fetch her from her car, just a minute.” Dinig kong sabi ni Zack at nakita ko siyang naglakad patungo sa driver seat ng sasakyan ko. Huminga ako nang malalim at hinanda ang sarili.

I can’t seem to imagine that I’m associating with Zack in times like this, but this is his job. This is what he loves doing.

Wala pang ilang segundo, nakita kong binuksan ni Zack ang pinto ng aking sasakyan at agad niyang inilahad ang kanyang kamay sa akin.

“Relax. You’re the most beautiful woman tonight,” he told me making me feel at ease.

“Mr. San Jose, you didn’t tell us that your date is the famous Zen Montreal, how are you tonight Lieutenant? You look gorgeous and stunning.”

“I’m fine tonight. And thanks for the compliment.” I told the reporter. After I extended my gratitude I automatically smiled at him.

“Tell us about what you wear, Ms. Montreal.” The reporter commanded.

Do I have to flex what I wear? I don’t want them to think that I’m becoming boastful. But what would I say?

“Oh, this dress was personally made by Dior’s designer, he is a friend,” when I told him that, the reporter’s eye automatically grew bigger. Was he shocked?

“And this heels also was customized for by the designer of Christian Louboutin’s famous brand.” I told him and he remained shock like the latter.

“Wow! That’s so classy of you, Ms. Montreal. I hope you’ll enjoy the night. Thanks for the words.”

Nang mawala sa harap namin ang reporter, agad akong nakahinga. Fuck this event! Never did I wanted this.

“Am I being boastful earlier? I mean, I’m just telling him the truth,” mahinang sabi ko kay Zack.

“You’re awesome Zen. The reporter earlier can’t stop his awe towards you. Unfortunately, you are mine.” Sabi niya sabay hawak sa baywang ko.

“Men are ogling at your body. Wish you wore something that won’t reveal much.” He reacted.

“But you’re mine. I shouldn’t worry too much,” agap niya agad sa sinabi niya.

“I wanna go home with you,” he whispered on my neck.

“Oh no! Don’t be too immature Zack. Let’s be professional right here.”

I want him to at least enjoy the event. ’Tapos kakapasok palang naming gusto niya nang umuwi? He’s driving me mad.

“Okay fine. But let me do this,” hindi ko nakuha ano’ng gagawin niya pero nang sandaling lumapat ang kanyang labi sa aking noo, doon ko napagtanto na iyon ang gusto niyang gawin.

“I’m marking you in front of them. So that they’ll know that you are mine. For that, they won’t look at you with want and desire. Uulitin ko, akin ka lang. Get that?” Sabi niya habang mariin na nakatingin diretso sa aking mga mata. By that I nodded at nagpahila lamang ako kung saan-saan siya pumupunta.

Nang sandaling umalis si Zack saglit sa tabi ko dahil may gustong makipag-usap sa kanya, agad kong nakita iyong babae na nakasagutan ko sa restaurant noon.

“We meet again. You always stick your butt to Zack, huh?” She meddle in the middle of me drinking wine. With brows raised she asked me that.

“Oh! It’s not just me who sticks my butt to him, we both are, I and Zack,” I fired back.

“You mean, Zack is also ogling at you? Stop being delusional!” She sounds irritated. I'm irritated too.

“And stop being unprofessional, we’re both here for the event. So set aside your personal issues. Might as well keep your anger towards me, let’s meet outside next time.”

I badly want to remain calm and not ruin the mood here. The mood was vibrant and exquisite but because of this girl, biglang nagdilim mundo ko.

“Damn you bitch! Because of you, Zack will never ever gonna like me!” Sigaw niya sa akin habang nakaturo.

This girl is so loud! Nakakaawa. Nakakahiya.

“That’s not my fault if you aren’t likeable,” I said while chuckling, triggering her raging emotion.

She was about to give me a slap when a hand prevented it from slapping me.

“I’ve been watching you two earlier. And it seems to me that my wife doesn’t have to do with it,” nang sinabi iyon ni Zack agad lumaki ang mata ng babae na nasa harap ko.

“Is it me your wife, Zack?” Natawa ako dahil sa tanong ng babae.

What! Where did she get that thick face?

“You got it all wrong, Miss… I don't know what's your name,” sabi ni Zack at napatawa na naman ako. “Zen right here is my wife. And can you stop pestering her?” Sabi ni Zack at hinila niya ako palayo roon. Pero bago pa kami nakalayo, binalikan ko ang babaeng ’yon at may sinabi.

“Practice how to swim and fly for a million yards a day, because right now, I’m taking my cautions seriously. Good luck.” I told her. She was unable to speak.

Hinila ako ni Zack hanggang sa makalabas kami.

“Where are you taking me?” Tanong ko sa kanya.

“Home. I’m done here,” he said as he keeps on dragging me next to him.

Ano? Uuwi na kami? Kakarating palang namin. The show haven't started yet pero uuwi na kami?

Ipinasok niya ako sa aking sasakyan bago siya pumunta sa kanya. Nakasunod lang ako sa daan na tinatahak niya. Ayaw ko naman manguna roon. I know which home he was pertaining. Iyon ang bahay niya rito sa Manila. And he is taking me there.

***

“Zack! Why are you in a hurry?!” Sigaw ko sa kanya nang mabilis niya akong hinila palabas sa sasakyan ko.

“So that we’ll have longer time with each other. Kaya please, bear with me. Miss na miss kita kahit araw-araw tayong nagkikita,” he told me as if it pained him if I won’t obey him.

“Okay fine. But stop dragging me,” tumango siya at hinalikan ang aking kamay.

“Let's enjoy this night, baby.”

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