Chapter Seventeen- Dana's Denial

Warren caged me while his big and calloused hands sneaked under my shirt, caressing my waist. It felt like his fingertips were burning as it touches my bare skin.

I remained frozen while my eyes are closed and he started moving his tongue to get access inside my mouth. His other hand went to unclasped my bra, making me gasp under his kisses.

Being in daze, I started responding to him.

Ding! Dong! Ding! Dong!

Our lips parted and we both giggled because of the sudden interruption.

"Sorry." He sighed and hooked my bra again. "Are you expecting someone today?"

I shook my head. "No."

I clung my arms around his neck as he lifted me down. Inayos ko ang buhok ko bago tumungo sa pintuan.

"Warren," Nilingon ko siya nang mapansin kong sinusundan nya ako. "You can sleep on my bed. I know you're tired."

Biglang kumunot ang noo niya. "No, I need to know who's behind that door."

I rolled my eyes.

"It's fine! Baka may na order lang ako sa shoppee tapos nakalimutan ko na ngayon pala ang delivery."

"Kahit na. It's dangerous lalo na't ikaw lang mag-isa dito."

I just shook my head and shrugged. Ayaw ko ng makipagtalo pa sa kaniya.

I pulled down the lever and when the door opened, laking gulat ko nalang na si Tita Marites ang nasa pinto. And what's worst is, Warren's behind me!

"G-goodmorning, Dana." She grinned. "Sorry, may bisita ka pala. Heto.." Inabot niya sa akin ang bag. "Mga ulam 'yan na niluto ng mommy mo. Dumaan kasi ako sa inyo kanina kaya pinapaabot niya 'yan. Sge, mauna na ako ha! Enjoy ka!"

"Tita, sandali!" Akmang pipigilan ko sana siyang huwag munang umalis pero mas mabilis pa kay Usain Bolt ang takbo niya. I'm doomed!

"What's wrong?" Warren asked when I turned around. "Who's that by the way?"

Napabuntong-hinga ako.

"Friend ni Mommy." mahinang sagot ko.

Kung bakit sa dinami-daming tao, bakit si Tita Marites pa?! Likas na napaka chismosa nun at kung anu-anong mga balita pa ang hinahatid kay Mommy! I'm sure alam na ni Mommy ang balita na andito si Warren.

Pinatong ko sa lamesa ang binigay ni Tita Marites at isa-isang nilagay sa ref ang mga food containers na nasa bag.

I felt Warren's arms around my waist.

"Is she someone you don't trust?" He said in my ear.

Kaagad uminit ang pisngi ko at kumawala sa yakap niya.

"Chismosa kasi 'yun! Baka kung anu-ano pa ang masabi niya kay Mommy. Siguro nga, tinawagan na niya agad si Mommy para ichismis na may kasama akong lalaki." Sagot ko.

Warren leaned on the table and crossed his arms. "And? What's wrong with that?"

I bit my lip. "Look, Warren. My parents still don't know that we have this kind of relationship. Once na nalaman nila, baka ipakasal na nila ako sa'yo bukas."

"Do you hate the idea of marrying me?"

I froze. Napalunok ako sa sarili kong laway. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang isasagot ko sa kaniya. Pakiramdam ko, walang tamang sagot sa tanong niya. If I told him no, he may misunderstood it at baka isipin niyang interesado nga ako sa kaniya. And if I say yes, he might distance his self again.

"Answer me." Lumapit siya sa akin at kinuha ang kamay ko. "I want you to be honest, Dana."

I bit my lower lip. "L-let's just take things slowly, okay?"

He squeezed and kissed my palm. "Right. I'm sorry. I don't want to rush you either."

I hugged him and held my tears on his chest.

"What's wrong?" Hinagod ni Warren ang likod ko.

I still couldn't believe that he's here. The moments from the accident were still clear on my mind. The way he was was bathed by his own blood on the ground, I don't want to witness it again! I might go crazy from the guilt if something worse had happened to him. Should I risk a relationship with Warren? Is it going to be worth it?