Chapter 10

Unbelievable!

I did what he told me. Doon ako sa may veranda at doon siya sa may sala, I'll admit it, maganda ang taste niya pagdating sa hotels although isang beses palang naman niya akong dinala sa hotel but I do hope that next time we'll get to know each other na.

Napasulyap ako sa kanya. He's so focused on what he's doing. He's currently busy clicking those little black box in the keyboard.

I wonder if he really is a typical nerd just like what the others say.

My gaze shifted to the phone that's in my hand. It vibrated.

From Julius:

'You left with Elon already? Probably yes. Good morning!'

I typed my reply and send it, I replied 'yes' and a 'good morning' too.

I lightly put my phone near my chest, it looks like I'm hugging it as my eyes shifted to the beautiful view outside. The wind slap my whole body coldly.

Hindi ko namalayan na nakangiti na ako habang pinagmamasdan ang magandang dagat. I just can't help but to admire it.

The end of my floral dress slightly flew up. The wind is a maniac. I quickly hold it to make it still.

I am busy struggling and a bit fighting with the hem of my dress when I felt arms wrapped around my waist. I can feel the heat of the person who's arms are wrapped around me from my back.

I stayed still. Not knowing what to do.

"Why don't you change your clothes if you feel uncomfortable?" He whispered in my ears and cringe man pakinggan but I shivered hearing his low and husky voice.

I feel more uncomfortable to what you're doing right now. Seriously.

Naisip ko palang na kalasin ang mga kamay niyang naka-akap sa akin pero ginawa na niya ito, tila ba narinig kung anong iniisip ko.

Before I could cast his arms away from me he quickly removed it.

"You don't bring extra clothes. I guess? Just stay inside so the wind will stop bothering you." With that being said, he left me alone and continue to do his works.

I did what he told and left the veranda. As soon as I'm inside the room the swaying and flying of my dress stopped.

Mas komportable na ako ngayon dahil dito. Kung sa kasuotan komportable na ako, hindi ko alam kung paano na ako magiging komportable ngayon.

He's now drinking a coffee and busy eyeing his laptop screen. Nakita ko ang pagsulyap nito sa akin kasabay ng paghigop niya sa kanyang hawak na kape.

He looked away when I caught him. My attention drifted to my phone again. Akala ko si Julius ulit but it's from my Dad.

Dad:

'Hi my princess! I'm here at the mansion but the suitors said you're not here.'

'(ToT)'

Bahagya akong natawa sa pangalawang text ni Dad. Childish yet sweet and thoughtful.

"I have to leave." Napa-angat ako ng tingin kay Elon na nasa harapan ko na pala ngayon. Kumunot ang noo ko at bahagyang binaba muna ang phone.

"Leave? Uuwi na tayo?" He shook his head and grabbed his black leather jacket hanging on his side. My eyes followed his every move.

"Ill be back. Stay here." As soon as he said that he quickly leave, Ako naman tong tunganga lang. Wala akong ideya kung ilang oras na ba akong nakatunganga, nagising na lamang ako sa reyalidad dahil sa biglang pag ring ng phone ko.

It was Dad calling.

"I just left from the mansion, I'm currently driving on my way home." Tumango ako kahit na hindi naman ako nito nakikita.

"Are you alright my princess? You're with Elon right?" I was about to nod but stop. "Yes Dad." Sagot ko. I heard my dad heaved a deep sigh.

"You seemed so preoccupied." He stated. I shook my head but stop.

"I'm not." I heard him sighed once more.

"Are you cool with mom? I mean is your relationship's still cool?" Hindi mapigilang tanong ko. It is the question that keeps on bothering me whenever I think about Dad.

Why would he chase someone? Why? And I remember the time when he left home late at night. Is this all coincidence or not? I can't connect the pieces right now. Kulang pa, pero sana wala na.

I don't know what will I do if I confirmed it.

It took him a minute before he finally spoke.

"What are you talking about my princess? Your mom and I is cool and sweet. Why would you say such thing? Are you suspecting me?...Doubting me? I love your mom Hosea, And I also love you too." He sounded so broke. Now, I felt sad for doubting him.

A tear tried to escape from my eyes but I quickly wiped it before it even flows down to my cheeks.

"I-I'm sorry Dad."

"I forgive you my princess." We talked for a.long while until he needs to do something about work. After that conversation with dad para akong nabunutan ng tinik sa dibdib.

I was suspicious at first pero hearing his words and opinion? I clearly misunderstood everything. I even underestimated the love he feels for mom. I felt bad. And I also felt mad at myself.

How could I ever do that to dad?!

I am feeling so sad and hurt. I tried to sleep those feelings away.

And woke up by the voice of Elon.

"Wake up." I stretch my arms and yawned.

I am still half asleep but still managed to look at him. Nanliliit pa nga ang mga mata ko.

"You're back." I simply said and yawns once more. I stretch my arms again liking the feeling of it.

"Did you slept all day?" My eyes widened. "All day?" Agad kong kinapa ang phone ko kung saan, I immediately unlocked it and my eyes widened once more.

It's 8:43 pm!

How could this be?!

Hindi ako nakapag-lunch?

At wait!

Kadarating niya lang?!

Before I could make reklamo to him he stop me.

"I came back before lunch, I tried to wake you up but you are still in your dream land." Napangiwi ako da sinabi nito. Anong tingin niya sa akin? Bata?

Napaisip pa ako pero ayos lang naman mukha nga talagang nasa dream land pa ako ng mga oras na yun. Okay, Ibig sabihin mahimbing tulog ko.

Hindi ko alam pero napatingin akong muli sa orasan ng phone ko.

8:44 pm.

8:44 pm.

8:44 pm.

Sht!

Yung ibang mga suitors! I should be home right now!

Hala!