My Boss' Fling and First Love (On Edit)

Chapter 29 - Gain And Give

Jai's POV

IF I LET myself to speak back at him, my walls would surely break. Butler Kelvins coughed but I refuse to bring my stare up. Nagsalita siya pero pinanatili kong wala sa kanilang dalawa ang tingin ko. I bite my apple, hoping to at least ease the tense that was forming inside me.

"Bago ako umalis ay sasabihin ko na ang tunay ko talagang sasabihin dapat sa iyo kanina, Binibining Ross. Hindi imposibleng maayos ang isang problema, kung nanaisin mong maayos ito nang may kasama. Sapagkat, may mga bagay na kahit itanggi mo pa ay alam mo nang kung mag-isa ka, ay hindi mo talaga kaya," Butler Kelvin said and he then smiled a little, based on my peripheral view.

Napahinga na lang ako nang malalim at kumagat uli. I'm sure that, that quote of Butler Kelvin was for me and Drake. Kasabay ng paglabas ni Butler Kelvin sa kusina ay ang pakiramdam kong agad na paglipat ng tingin sa 'kin ni Drake.

He was about to step at my direction but I quickly held my chin high to meet his stare. I place a hand in his front, making him stop.

"Don't you dare take a step again," banta ko gamit ang halos hindi ko na makilalang boses. Surprisal crossed Drake's gray eyes.

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin at napalunok na lang. I may looked sonbrave outside, but if only Drake know, the walls I've built inside were slowly tearing apart. Sabi na nga ba't hindi ko talaga matatagalang maging matapang sa harapan niya.

Bakit ba ganyan ang ipinapakita niyang ekspresyon? Hindi ba dapat ay galit din siya kagaya ng inaasahan 'ko?

"If only I could stay away from you, I won't make any way to find you to make our path crossed again since the day that you have left me. Pero alam nating pareho na hindi ko kaya, Jai," he said with a sad smile on his lips.

Napaatras ako nang lumakad siya palapit sa 'kin kaya wala sa sarili kong itinapat sa kanya ang Green Apple na halos makalahati ko na.

He chukled because of what I did. I gulped. Fudgee Barr, nakakainis 'yang messy dark brown hair niya. Ang gandang tignan sa kanya, ang bago ng dating. Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa naisip. H.ck, where did my anger go?

"I love you," he said, making my knees to quiver. Inagaw niya ang apple sa kamay ko at kumagat din doon.

His stare at me while he was chewing it, caused my cheeks to heat up. Gusto kong iiwas ang tingin ko pero lagi namang hindi ko 'yon magawa lalo na kung 'yang mga matang 'yan ang kaharap ko.

Lumunok siya at ibinato ang apple sa likuran niya. I frowned, sayang 'yon! I want to yell at him but he took big steps to cross the gap between us and our lips.

I gasped. The Green Apple tasted better with his mouth, hypnotizing me to close my eyes and return the kiss, and so I did. I stroke his dark hair gently, making it more messy than it was. He teased my mouth to get the whole access inside it and I let him. When our tongue met, a soft moan escape my mouth.

Ang ala-alang dito din sa sink na 'to nangyari ang first kiss ko ay mas nagpabilis pa sa pagtibok ng puso ko. How could all of these happened? It's really unbelievable but hell, it all happened even everything seemed too impossible.

"I hate you," I whispered after he pulled out from the kiss. Ipinagdikit niya ang noo naming dalawa habang nakasandal sa magkabilang gilid ko ang kamay niya. I put my hands above his shoulder and closed my eyes when he gave me a forehead kiss.

"Good morning, mahal," sabi niya na binaliwala ang sinabi ko. Natawa ako sa tinawag na naman niya sa 'kin na ikinatawa din niya. I love that tagalog endearment coming out sexily from his lips.

This moment was definitely far from what I was expecting. I'm expecting that we were both shouting to each other and then I'll be the loser and I'll cry again nonstop. Masyadong malayo pero mas gugustuhin ko na din naman ang ganito kung magkakaayos kami.

"Explain," I said, bringing back my serious voice.

I pushed him gently away from me, making him pout, that's cute. I stopped myself from smiling by rolling my eyes at him. Ipinagkrus ko ang braso ko sa tapat ng dibdib ko sa nagtaas ng kilay.

I'm even imagining of who looked better raising an eyebrow, me or that Kerra? Jeez, masyado akong nacoconscious sa babaeng wala namang gaanong panama sa 'kin. Natawa ako sa loob ko habang parang leon naman akong handang kainin si Drake sa labas. Well, I want to eat him anyway—what the, why am I turning pervert?!

Drake let out a deep breath before speaking, "Okay, even I have talked too long already at this story two times, I'll make a speech again for you to finally forgive me."

Nakunot ko ang noo ko dahil sa sinabi niya. Is he turning insane? Anong story? Nagfifeeling main character ata 'tong lalaking 'to, tsk.

"It is just a coincidence. Pareho ang phone namin ni Kerra. Nagkar'on kami ng board meeting with the new investors, that's the moment when we accidentally exchanged our phones, we both put it above the table and we're sitting right next, uh, to each other," he said and I just continue giving him am emotionless look.

"Maybe you're curious why the background was noisy the moment you've called, it's because Kerra and Martin brought the team out. They'll take a flight to England this noon time to also build partnerships there."

My mouth wanted to form as a letter o, but of course I did not let myself to do it. Kung tutuusin, halos nandoon na ang lahat ng sagot na kailangan ko. I'm glad that Drake is willing to always explain his side to me. Masyado ata talaga akong mabilis magconclude at magpadala sa emosyon.

"Did you drink?"

"No, I was not in the mood. I'm thinking on how we'll fix our fight."

"How did you know that you both exchanged phones?" tanong ko uli at pinanliitan pa siya ng mga mata.

I could feel my heart pumping out loud for Pete's sake. Pinipigilan ko lang na balutin ako ng tuwa dahil sa mga hindi ko inaasahang sagot mula sa kanya, I still have a lot of questions to ask him.

"I was about to text you to tell you that I will not be able going home," he said while stroking his hair backwards.

"Bakit hindi ka makakauwi?"

"I'm just thinking that you might still need some time to be alone, like some space from me–"

"Saan ka natulog?" tanong ko gamit ang pabirong mataas na boses na ikinalunok niya.

"I came back at my office but I didn't sleep, I just can't sleep while knowing that you're still angry to me," he said while avoiding our eyes to meet.

My heart was pumping crazy already because of everything he have said earlier, and hearing that answer of him, fastened my heartbeats even more. Mukhang pwede ko pang magamit ang mga cupcakes, kailangan ko pa rin pala talagang bumawi.

I'm smiling while walking towards him. Hinawakan ko ang kamay niya para sana sabay kaming maglakad, pero hindi siya gumalaw at nagsalita dahilan para mapahinto rin ako.

"Am I now forgiven?" he asked with a hopeful expression.

"Yes po, mahal. I have something or definitely some food to give you, but I think, we must at least sleep first even it's still morning. Pareho lang pala tayong hindi makatulog nang hindi katabi ang isa't isa."

I smiled when his eyes became bright as same as his smile. Muntikan pa akong mapatili nang higitin niya ako at niyakap. I laughed and return his hug.

Butler Kelvin's right, hindi imposibleng maayos ang isang problema, kung nanaisin mong maayos ito nang may kasama. And in our case, mukhang pareho lang talaga naming gusto ni Drake na magkaayos.

I smiled even more when I thought about an idea. It's better this way, to not let my pride win, to listen and to forgive. I guess, we're learning now on how to give and gain trust.