Kabanata 3
Kabanata 3
I rested on Warren's shoulder. Hindi ko na namalayan at nagising na lang nang maramdamang medyo umuga ang eroplano.
I opened my eyes and yawned.
I shifted my gaze a bit and saw I was on someone's chest the moment I woke up. If this is an ordinary day and I wake up like this, baka nagwala na ako sa gulat but my kumare is here so, no worries.
I shifted my head a bit and my mouth parted a bit when I saw Warren's face up close.
He's handsome–more on the softer type of handsome. He definitely has a sharp edge but if you get pretty comfortable with him and get to his face closer, you'll realize he was softer than it seems if you see him the first time.
Sayang nga lang at hindi kami talo, hmm?
He has thick brows, pointed nose and reddish lips. I smiled when I noticed his forehead crease a bit. Nahulog ang kamay niya sa balikat ko at bumagsak ang kaunting buhok sa kanyang noo.
I chuckled, slowly moved away from his chest and stretched my back. He remained seated, his face fell a bit and I slowly took his head towards my shoulder and let him rest.
He smelled nice. Hindi masakit sa ilong ang amoy at tama lang. Minsan talaga ay naiinggit ako sa mga perfume ng boys kasi matagal mawala tapos 'yong sa mga babae naman ay mabilis lang. 'Yong tipong mag-s-spray ka pa lang tapos mahahanginan at wala na.
I held his jaw a bit, making sure he'd be comfortable and not strain his neck.
I smiled when he stirred a bit yet relaxed after a while.
Nangingiti na ako nang mas malapitang maamoy siya. Hindi ko alam kung ang bango niya ay dahil sa pabango lang o dahil talagang natural na amoy niya lang iyon.
I saw Darshana approaching with her food cart. She immediately smirked when she saw the man on my shoulder.
"Ma'am, ano sa 'yo?" she asked and I chuckled.
"Shut it, Daru," I muttered.
"Sus, hindi pa rin ako maka-move-on na tagilid ang daang tinahak ng friend mo," she said and gave me two sandwiches and cans of soda.
"Mineral lang sa 'kin, Daru," I said, chuckling. She gave it to me.
"Arte. Diet again?" she asked. I shrugged,
"Yeah, well, you know I don't drink soda that much," I said and she smiled.
"Sige, bye, bakla, ikot muna ako," she said, waved at me, and winked before walking away.
Dahan-dahan ko pang inilalagay sa maliit na lamesa sa harapan ko ang pagkain para 'di magising si Warren.
"You should have woken me up." A husky, low voice filled my ear and my heart thumped.
Halos mapasinghap ako nang umangat ang kamay niya para hawakan ang hawak ko at siya na ang kumuha sa akin. I licked my lip as I watched him put the food on the built-in table in front of us.
His arms stretched a bit, my eyes reveling in his muscled ones and protruding veins. I chuckled and touched his arm.
"Ma-muscle ka, mare, ah," I noticed. He chuckled a bit and glanced at me.
"Marami kasing macho sa gym, Mars," he said in a girly voice. I laughed and smacked his arm.
"Yeah, right! Enjoy na enjoy ka na naman at nakakakita ka ng kalalakihan?"
He smirked. Kinuha ko ang isang sandwich at binuksan. Gano'n din ang ginawa niya.
I ate mine. Sumandal ako habang kumakain pero natigilan nang nahulog ang buhok ko sa balikat. It annoyed me a bit. Ayaw ko sa lahat ay magulo ang buhok ko habang kumakain kaya sinubukan kong kunin ang maliit kong bag para hanapin ang pang-ipit.
I closed the sandwich at ilalapag na sana roon sa lamesang maliit pero mabilis na kinuha ni Warren ang bag ko. I glanced at him. Nakita kong kagat niya ang sandwich na maliit na lang ang natira habang nakamasid sa 'kin.
"Uh," I chuckled a bit when I saw his questioning eyes. "Kunin ko sana ang pang-ponytail."
He nodded. I watched him take my ponytail and I chuckled when he ate the sandwich fully and raised his brow. He swallowed it before glancing at me.
"Let me tie your hair," he offered. I smiled and turned my back on him a bit.
I felt his fingers brushing my scalp down the strands of my hair. A moment later, my hair is in a neat ponytail.
"Done," he said and I gawked at him, amazed.
"Thanks, Mars," I said. "Bilis mo kumain, ah?"
"Hmm," he chuckled and nodded. He rested his back on the seat and opened his can of soda. Nang matapos na akong kumain ay kaagad kong kinuha ang mineral water at sinubukang buksan iyon.
I found it hard to open the bottle. Muli akong sumubok para buksan ito but Warren is too attentive. Kinuha niya mula sa kamay ko ang bote at namangha pa ako nang mabilis niyang nabuksan ito.
"Here," he said and I took it in amazement.
"Wow, ang bilis mo naman buksan?" I chuckle. His lips tugged for a small smile. He then slowly removed the strands of my hair near my cheek.
Uminom ako ng tubig habang nakikipagtitigan sa kanya at kaagad na ngumiti pagkatapos.
"Titig na titig, Mars, ah? Mamaya niyan, ma-in love ka na?" I teased and I was expecting him to roll his eyes at me but he didn't. Instead, I saw his face turn red.
"Warren?" I called. I saw him gulp and chuckled nervously.
His eyes landed on my lips. I licked it to see if there was an excess mayo to clean it up when he swallowed again, more painfully this time.
May masakit sa kanya?
"Warren?" I called.
"Uhm, ah..." He licked his tongue and pointed my lips. "You have something..."
Oh, mayro'n pa?
I nodded. Inilagay ko ang daliri sa gilid ng aking labi para punasan ang kalat.
"No," he muttered. "Right there." He pointed again.
"Dito?" I asked.
"No," He shook his head and to my surprise, he lifted his hand and removed it himself himself.
My mouth parted a bit. Nang mailayo niya ang kamay ay mabilis akong kumuha ng tissue para sa daliri niya.
"Here..." I said but my voice faded when I saw him lick the mayo on his finger.
"Why did you..." I trailed off his hand froze midway. His eyes widened briefly as he took the tissue hastily from me.
"Warren," I called. I saw him smile.
"Matamis ang lipstick mo, girl. Anong flavor?" he asked and I blinked.
"F-fresh strawberry?" I answered with confusion. Napabilog ang labi niya bago tumango-tango.
"D-daan naman tayo sa mall. Gusto ko rin niyan," he said and confused, I found myself nodding.
Moments passed and the pilot announced that we were about to land. Inayos ko ang seatbelt. I saw Warren check on me first before fixing his.
I smiled. He's super thoughtful.
Kung lalaki lang itong sis ko, baka jowain ko na agad.
"Thank you for flying with us," Daru said to the passengers going out of the aircraft.
Nakita ko ang ngisi niya habang papalabas kami.
"Thank you for flying with us, Architect," Daru smirked upon seeing me then she glanced behind me.
"Thank you for flying with us, sis," Daru said in a small voice when she saw Warren.
"Daru!" saway ko at pinalo ko siya.
She laughed and shook her head at me. "Inaano kita, Scira?" she teased.
I glared at her. "Gusto mo, ikaw ang paliparin ko?" I hissed and she rolled her eyes at me, laughing.
"Sorry pero may nagdadala na sa 'kin sa langit, Architect," she smirked.
I froze at that. Humagalpak siya ng tawa pero nang matantong pinagtitinginan siya ay tumikhim siya at umayos ng tayo. She straightened her back, smirked at me and waved at Warren.
"Bye, sis. Alagaan mo itong pinsan kong perfect," Daru muttered and I pouted, not expecting Warren to response but he did.
"Bye, sis. Share mo naman kung sinong nagdadala sa 'yo sa langit, baka may kapatid. Palilipad din ako," Warren said in a small, flirty voice.
My jaw dropped.
Nang makita iyon ni Daru ay natawa siya. Napangisi na lang ako nang mag-apir ang dalawa habang natatawa.
"Basta letter C," Daru muttered. "Call kita, sis," she said and I laughed when they did a high-five.
"Ang harot n'yo mga sister," I said, chuckling, and kissed Daru goodbye before going out of the aircraft.
Warren really is a gentleman. He is dashing, seryoso ang mukha pero mas maharot pa sa akin. Hindi ko nga alam kung bakit attracted ako sa kanya. Siguro ay dahil sa mukha? Or dahil mabait siya?
Maybe... it was his kindness and attentiveness?
Kung hindi ko alam na broken siya dahil sa isang lalaki, iisipin kong babae ang hanap niya. He's manlier than Lucas and my other exes. He has that kind of aura where a woman would get attracted to him in just a single glance.
Habang nag-aantay kami sa bagahe ay nakaramdam ako ng lungkot. Maghihiwalay na kami ni Warren.
"Mars," I called while holding Warren's arms.
"Hmm?" he hummed. His black eyes glanced down at me and my lips protruded.
Ang gwapo ng Mars ko.
"Na-sa-sad ako," I said in a small voice.
His black eyes soften a bit. Bumaba ang kamay niya kaya nabitawan ko ang braso niya.
"Why?" he asked and lowered his head a bit so our eyes would align.
"I just..." I gasped when someone bumped me from the back. Nawalan ako ng balanse sa gulat but Warren was too quick to touch my waist and pull me towards him.
Our eyes met. I gulped harshly when I saw his intense gaze.
"S-sorry, Miss. Sorry." Napasinghap ako at mabilis na lumayo kay Warren. He assisted my arms and we both glanced at the man who lowered his head to apologize.
"Okay lang," I dismissed. He apologized again before he left.
"You alright?" Bumalik muli ang tingin ko kay Warren, 'di pinapansin ang apuhap sa dibdib.
"Yes, Mars. Thank you," I said with a smile, wishing I wasn't blushing so much.
Oh, God. I don't just blush!
He nodded and lifted his hand to place my hair at the back of my ear.
"Maghihiwalay na tayo pero hindi ko pa alam ang full name mo," I noticed.
Nanatili siyang nakatitig.
"Warren Augustine Miranda," his name rolled in his tongue and I'm not sure if he intended it to sound so sexy or if it was just me.
"Wow..." I blurted. "Ang gwapo ng pangalan mo."
Pero bigla niyang binawi.
"Augustine sa umaga, Cristine sa gabi..." he said seriously. We stared at each other for a while and then we bursted out laughing.
Pinagtitinginan na kami pero hindi ko mapigilan ang tawa. Warren wanted to be serious but he couldn't help but laugh at himself, too. He is blushing profusely. He kept on shaking his head and he touched my shoulder because I was losing my poise.
I bit my lip to supress my laughters. Natatawang yumakap ako sa baywang ng mars ko at tumikhim.
"N-nawawala na ang poise ko, Mars," I said and he laughed near my ear.
"Tintin for short, Mars," he whispered and he laughed again.
May naisip ako kaagad kaya lumayo ako sa kanya at ngumisi.
"Ako naman si Shasha," I said at nagkatinginan kami ma parang may iisang iniisip kaya mas ngumisi ako. "At tayo ang?"
"Super twins!" We both exclaimed and lifted our hands to connect our fingers.
Para na kaming tanga. Nakaupo na kami sa bench dala ang mga maleta pero hindi ako makalma at tuwang-tuwa.
I had never been like this with other people before. My exes and suitors couldn't even make me laugh I think my stomach would twist. Sa kanya lang. Sa kumare ko lang.
Warren is blushing. His jaw kept on clenching but I couldn't stop my laughter. Pinalo ko ang hita niya kaya napasulyap siya sa 'kin.
"Sa'yo lang ako ganito, Mars," I said and I saw how his forehead creased. "I mean, I never laughed that hard in public. Nakahihiya at nakasisira ng poise kaya it's really my first time."
His lips lifted. "I feel honored then," he said in a baritone voice.
I froze again, ang kiliti sa sikmura'y nagbalik na naman. Our eyes met and we stared at each other for a while before I spoke.
"Galing mo magpakalalaki, Mare. Parang totoo," I muttered and laughed.
He remained serious. Nawala ang tawa ko at napalunok ako nang marahas, mas umikot lang ang tiyan.
"M-mars?" I called.
"Paano kung lalaki nga ako?" he asked seriously. It made me think but shrugged anyway. I chuckled and pinched his cheek.
"E 'di jowain kita," I answered.
He was stunned. I saw how his mouth parted a bit. "T-talaga?"
"Hmm, my exes are a-holes. They're cheaters. They kept on making me choose between them and my family," I answered. "Hindi ka naman ganoon, 'di ba?"
"I-I'm not," he immediately shook his head. Mas gumaan ang pakiramdam ko.
I knew it.
I giggled and tapped his cheek.
"Pogi mo talaga, Mars," I muttered and smiled.
Natahimik kaming dalawa sandali. While waiting for my sundo sa airport, I decided to ask Warren questions.
"Do you think we'll see each other again?"
"Yeah," he said.
"Bakit ka nga pala nandito?" I asked. "I didn't expect to see you again after the hotel scene kaya nagulat talaga ako."
"Project," he muttered.
Napangiti ako.
Meant to be siguro kaming maging sisters.
"Same, I have a project too. I'm an architect in profession, you?" I asked. He didn't answer right away pero may gumuhit na ngiti sa labi niya.
"I have a lot of work, actually." He chuckled nonchalantly as if may nakatatawa sa sinabi niya.
"Hmm?" I raised my brow.
"But I'm an engineer," he said and my jaw dropped.
"Oh, gosh..." I squealed. "Architect ako tapos Engineer ka! Compatible tayo, sis!" I chirped, making his lip curve sweeter and more amused this time.
"Uh-huh?" he said in a low voice.
"Ang husky ng boses mo, baks. Nakanginginig," I said playfully.
Napailing siya at sinuklay ang buhok niya bago nagsalitang muli.
"W-well, uhm, my family didn't know I'm not straight," he said. Umawang ang labi ko.
"R-really?"
"Hmm," he hummed, slowly taking my hand. I watched him caress my palm and check my fingers.
Bet niya talaga ang manicure ko.
"It's okay, sis. I think it's okay to tell it only if you're ready or comfortable to do so. Mahirap talagang come out, lalo na at judgmental na ang ating society," I said and caught his finger to intertwine it with mine.
Natahimik kaming dalawa at pinagmasdan lang ang mga daliri ng isa't-isa.
Unti-unti'y napunta ang daliri ko sa palad niya. Hinuli niya ang daliri ko kaya mas napangiti ako.
"I'm really happy I met you, Warren," I muttered. "If you need someone to talk to or anything, dito lang ako, ah?"
"Hmm..." Unti-unting pinakawalan niya ang daliri ko.
"Sasama kita sa salon ko sa Manila, may discount ako, Mars." I added then glanced at his face.
"Hmm, okay," he smiled.
He was watching my face closely, his head tilted. He lifted his hand to touch my cheek.
I blinked. My mouth parted a bit to ask but then he spoke before even I did.
"A-anong skin care mo, sis?" he inquired.
Doon naman na ako napanguso at natawa.
"Ikaw nga dapat ang tanungin ko niyan. Ang ganda ng skin mo, oh. Walang pores," I noticed and touched his cheek too, trying to feel his delicate skin.
"Kung hindi ko kayo ka-sis, iisipin kong mag-jowa kayo." We both stopped. Sa paglingon ko ay napairap ako sa hangin pagkakita kay Darshana. Bagsak na ang kanyang buhok pero naka-uniporme pa rin at may bitbit na maleta.
"Bakit ka na naman nandito?" I spat. She laughed. Ibinaba ko ang kamay sa pisngi ni Warren. Tumikhim naman ang huli at umayos ng upo.
"Wala. Bakit ba? Bawal dumaan?" She rolled her eyes and I stood to talk to her. Warren said he'll just go to the restroom at pagkatapos nilang magkawayan ni Daru ay bumaling ako rito.
"Inaantay ko ang sundo ko sa condominium. Nauna kasi ako sa team. Sa susunod na araw sila darating," I informed. She nodded then tried fixing her hair.
"I have another flight. I'm sleepy, Scira. Halos twenty-four hours na akong may flight."
I noticed she looked exhausted pero sinabihan na namin ni Zire ito noon pa na ikalma ang work.
Wow, Scira, coming from you?!
"Ikaw kasi." I shook my head. "You could have told Tito Dash about your schedule. P'wede mo namang ayusin—"
"No, I don't want Dad meddling with my schedule. You know I don't want a VIP treatment here," she explained.
Tumango ako dahil gano'n din naman ako.
"After ng flight mo, saan ka didiretso?" I asked. She shrugged.
"Dunno, maybe somewhere? May nanggugulo, eh," aniya at tinuro ang kung sino.
I shifted my gaze, only to see a handsome man walking towards her, taking her baggage.
"Oh," I muttered, staring at the handsome face.
The man glanced at me. Dimples are visible on the side of his cheek, near his lips and I smiled at him after Daru introduced us to each other.
I stared at the man, trying to remember if I had seen him before or what? Maybe? Or not?
Damn, I am really not good with faces!
Bumaling ako kay Daru na nanlalaki ang mata habang pinagmamasdan ang reaksyon sabay baling ulit sa lalaki na pinagmamasdan din ang reaksyon ko.
"Take care of my cousin, okay?" I reminded the man who smirked and nodded. He then touched Daru's waist and led her back to the office.
Pinagmasdan ko sila habang umaalis papalayo, napapaisip.
Ayon na kaya ang forever ng pinsan? Or boylet niya lang?
Well, actually, like me, her love life sucks too. Pero sa lahat ng mga kalalakihan niyang alam ko, 'yon ang pinakagwapo.
"Who's that?" My eyes landed behind me and saw Warren.
Pero wala 'yon, sa akin mas gwapo pa rin ang mars ko.
I smiled and hopped closer to Warren.
"Jowa yata ni Darshana," I chuckled and Warren's brows furrowed. "Don't worry, Mars, ilalakad ka ni Daru sa mga boylet na iba," I said and laughed.
He blinked.
"Akala ko nakalimutan na ako," he commented. His lips protruded a bit and I laughed. Kumapit ako sa kanyang braso para bumalik sa bench.
It's sad but Warren promised we'll meet again. We exchanged numbers before I left and went to my sundo. It would lead me to the hotel where I'll be staying while the condo unit is in progress.
"Bye, Mars," I bid goodbye sadly and hugged Warren. He hesitated at first but he then lifted his hand and hugged me back. "Promise me, we'll meet again?"
"Yeah, I promise," he promised and when we moved away from each other, I tiptoed and kissed his cheek.
"Bye, Mars," I said, waving as I marched to the vehicle but he remained standing there like a statue.
"Kumare!" I called loudly. He blinked repeatedly. I saw him lick his lip and he lifted his hand to wave at me.
"B-bye..."
Pumasok na ako sa shuttle pero mabilis pa akong nagbukas ng bintana para kumaway ulit at ayaw pa talaga siyang mawala.
"Bye, Tintin!" I exclaimed, winked, and blew him a flying kiss.
I am grinning but it faded when his knees buckled and lost his balance. Muntik pa siyang matumba roon kaya napasinghap ako.
"Sis!" I exclaimed in horror, worried. "Oh my God! Kuya, sandali!"
Tumigil ang shuttle. Mabilis akong bumaba, hindi na alintana ang heels at lumapit kay Warren na gulat nang makita akong bumalik.
"Okay ka lang, sis? Anong nangyari?" I worriedly held his arm.
"Y-yeah, I just..." he muttered and brushed his hair with his fingers. "B-bakit ka pa bumaba?"
"Kasi baka hindi ka okay. I was shocked. I saw you almost lose your balance and I thought you'd faint kaya..."
"I'm okay. I'm just feeling a bit odd," he said as he tilted his head and touched his chest.
"Huh?" Nervous, I touched his chest and felt his rapidly beating heart. "M-may sakit ka sa heart?" I asked and he cursed lowly.
He shook his head and slowly took my hand.
His fingers laced on my palm, shaking his head again.
"T-this is not good. You should go," he breathed.
"Huh?" My forehead creased.
"I'm okay now, I'm just..." he smiled hesitantly. "Go, sis. It's late."
"Ayos ka lang?" I asked worriedly again, lifting my hand to feel his temperature.
His eyes softened a bit while glancing at me and nodded.
"Y-yeah," he said.
"Alright. Call me, okay?" I said and I saw him nod at me and smile.
I sighed and waved at him before turning my back. Naglakad na ako pabalik sa shuttle pero nagulat ako nang may humawak sa braso ko at mabilis akong ipinihit.
Nagitla ako roon at akala'y kung sino.
"O-oh, Mars, ikaw pala..." I trailed but my voice turned into a stunned whisper when he lowered his head and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek.
Mabilis lang pero ramdam ko ang init mula sa labi niya.
I gasped and blinked. "S-sis?" I called as his intense eyes bore at me.
He touched my cheek where his kiss landed while my eyes were fixed on him.
He looked so torn. It worried me more.
"B-bakit..."
"N-natotomboy na yata ako, Mars," he mumbled lowly.
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