Tempted (Convallaria Series #1)

Chapter 23

Rhys took a photo of our intertwined hands. I smiled as I rested my head on his shoulder. We took a selfie. He kissed my hair as I rested my head on his shoulder. Another shot was, we're both looking at each other.

Sobrang saya niya habang tinitignan ang mga litrato namin. He was busy looking at our picture while I was staring at him. I found his reaction cute.

Ginawa niyang lock screen ang litrato namin kung saan naka halik siya sa buhok ko habang nakasandal ako sa balikat niya. Ginawa niya ring home screen ang previous profile picture ko sa FB.

Naka tag pa ako sa relationship status niya sa FB.

Rhys, bet ke genyen kenekeleg eke.

I saw my friends commented on our relationship status. Pati kasi sa IG at Twitter pinost din ni Rhys ang picture namin. Nainis yung ibang fangirls niya sakin, yung iba naman ay kinikilig. Gusto pa akong sabunutan nung iba dahil nalaman nila na hindi na single si Rhys.

Sorry, ganda lang. Pasensya na kayo ha? God bless.

"Don't mind them. We don't need their opinions." Rhys spoke as he leaned closer to me. He's talking about the hate comments. Pake ko sa opnion nila.

"Hatid na kita sa classroom niyo." He suggested.

Sabay kaming naglalakad papunta sa building namin. We saw some students pause their walkings just to glance at us. Rhys never let me hold my things. Siya ang nagdala ng libro at bag ko.

Inalalayan niya pa ako nang nasa hagdanan kami. Huminto kami ng nasa tapat na kami ng classroom ko.

"I'll fetch you later after our  dismissal."

"Baka pumunta pa ako ng library mamaya bago dumiretso sa cafeteria." I told him.

"Samahan na kita mamaya sa library."

"Okay." He leaned closer to me and whispered to my ears.

"I love you." I felt my cheeks burned as my heart beating loud and fast. He never failed to make me astounded with his surprising actions. I can't hide my smile from him.

"Pumasok ka na. See you later, baby." He told me after giving me back my things. Pagkatapos niya ibigay sakin ang mga gamit ko ay nagpaalam na din siya. I waved my hand and so did he. Pumasok na ako sa room at umupo sa upuan ko.

"Kayo na pala ni Rhys? Gosh! Actually, bagay kayo." One of my classmates told me. I know her, she's the jolliest person here inside the classroom.

"Thanks." I simply said.

"Matagal na din na single si Rhys, ngayon lang ulit magjojowa-- No, scratch that! Since birth na pala siyang single ngayon lang naisipan mag jowa." She said between her laughs.

"W-what?" I frowned. What did she say?

"According to Rhys, never pa siya nagka-girlfriend. Although maraming nali-link sa kanya na naging ka-fling niya pero hindi naman napapatunayan yun kasi masyadong mailap si Rhys sa mga babae. Akala ko nga noon bakla yan eh." Pagkukwento niya sakin.

Si Rhys walang naging girlfriend? How come?

Yung ginawa niya sakin sa locker room kanina, gawain ba yun ng hindi nagka-girlfriend? Kung makahalik daig pa ang porn star. Tanungin ko nga mamaya. Humanda talaga siya sakin 'pag nagsinungaling siya. Susungalngalin ko siya.

Wala pa dismissal namin ay nasa labas na ng room si Rhys at naghihintay sakin. Pumunta agad kami sa library. I read some important parts of my notes. Mukhang ayos na rin naman ang nailista ko. Nagte-takedown notes kasi ako habang nagbabasa. Rhys wiped ny forehead using his handkerchief. Inayos niya pa ang ilang hibla ng buhok kong malapit sa mata ko at inilagay iyon sa likod ng tenga ko. I suddenly remembered something.