Lethal Attachment

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37
Truth

Charity didn't let silence rule us throughout the whole ride. She kept on talking to Rojan about the preparations for the exhibit. She was very enthusiastic about it. You could see that it's really her passion.

On the other hand, Rojan just kept on nodding and slightly smiling without saying a word. But his actions were enough for Charity to be motivated and kept on talking. However, I couldn't tell if he was really listening to Charity or not.

Ako naman ay nanatili lang na tahimik habang pinapanood silang dalawa at nakikinig din sa mga sinasabi ni Charity. Natigil lamang siya nang makitang malapit na kami sa boutique ng kanyang kaibigan na designer.

"We're here!" Charity excitedly exclaimed as she unbuckled her seatbelt and went outside without further ado.

Lalabas na sana ako nang biglang tumikhim si Rojan na parang mayroong gustong sabihin. Wala pang isang segundo na nakakalipas ay agad na niya akong nilingon upang kausapin.

"I'm sorry. Her father called me out for a lunch," he suddenly apologized and explained. "I didn't expect her to be there too since we were discussing something business related. She asked me about the exhibit. I told her I'll be going with you. She volunteered to help you buy a dress for the event. Sinabi ko sa kanyang hindi ka papayag pero ipinilit niya."

Gusto kong magtaas ng kilay at mangiti dahil sa bigla niyang pagpapaliwag sa akin pero nanatili akong seryoso. Hindi ko pa pinapatikim sa kanya ang aking iritasyon pero agad na siyang humingi ng tawad.

"You don't have to explain nor apologize. Ayos lang. Naiintindihan ko naman," sabi ko sa kanya at napakunot lamang ang kanyang noo.

"A-Ano ang naiintindihan mo?" tanong niya at hindi na niya maiwasan ang mautal dahil sa pagkalito.

I just smiled and shrugged my shoulders before I went out of the car. For revenge, I will leave him hanging in confusion with my words. Bahala na siyang mag-isip kung ano ang ibig sabihin ko roon.

Nang madinig ni Charity ang pagsara ko ng sasakyan ay agad niya akong nilingon. Lumapit siya sa akin at saka muling hinawakan ang aking braso para isabay ako papasok sa loob ng boutique.

The boutique wasn't just a simple boutique. It was a two-story building. Just by looking at its exterior, I could tell that it was owned by a successful designer. Mas lalo lamang akong namangha nang makapasok kami sa loob. Pati ang interior nito ay mukhang pangmayaman talaga.

There was a reception desk just in front of the entrance. The main attraction of the boutique was a huge pastel colored ballgown on the center. I couldn't help but to admire the intricate design of the ballgown displayed. If it's Christmas season, I'll conclude that it's the designer's own kind of Christmas tree.

"Hi, Rea!" Charity greeted the receptionist with a very sweet smile.

Mukhang nagulat naman ang babae sa biglang presensya ni Charity ngunit agad din itong napangiti nang makabawi.

"Ma'am Charity!" bati niya pabalik. "Akala ko po bukas pa ang daan ninyo rito sa boutique?"

"Well, I'm with a friend. This is Kriesha. We're gonna look for dress that she'll wear for the exhibit," Charity explained and even introduced me.

Nilipat ni Rea ang tingin sa akin at bahagyang tumango. "Welcome to Allettare, Ma'am Kriesha," sabi niya at saka muling binalik ang tingin kay Charity. "May mga nakadisplay po kaming ready-made dresses sa showroom. Let me lead the way po."

Lumabas siya sa reception desk para dalhin kami sa may showroom. Bago ako hatakin ni Charity para sumunod kay Rea ay nilingon niya muna si Rojan na nakahalukipkip habang nakatingin sa amin.