Embracing the Chaos (Eclipse Series #1)

Chapter 43

I went out of his room and ate, acting like I've found out nothing in his room. After, kumuha na muna ako ng gamit ko sa loob ng unit ko.

My heart still skips on its beat. Wala sa sariling napasalo ako sa dibdib ko at doon sunod sunod na bumuntong hininga, nakasandal ang likod sa pinto ng kwarto ko.

Nang makapasok na ako sa kwarto at mawala siya sa paningin ko, d'on lang ako tuluyan nakahinga ng maayos. My heart is aching, pinipigilan kong hindi ma-flutter sa nalaman ko kanina at dahil sa impact niya narin.

"What am I even doing?" Tanong ko sa sarili.

Inalis ko na muna 'yon sa isipan ko. I let Axel to wait on the living room and do what he wants. Nang ma-realized kong iniwan ko lang ito sa labas and I just rush to go inside of my room, mabilis akong lumabas para puntahan ito. I pinched my hands, trying to go back at my sense, sa huli ako lang din ang nasaktan.

Naabutan kong nakaupo ito sa sala. He's busy on his phone while smiling. I fake a cough to caught his attention.

Why is he smiling? Nacurious ako.

"If you want to eat something just go to the fridge." I told him, tinuro ko ang daan sa kitchen. "Be comfortable around, I will just fix my things. Mabilis lang ako, promise!" I raised my left hand as if I'm pledging to him.

He nodded before he started to wander his around. Tinago niya narin ang phone niya.

Maliligo na lang muna siguro ako, mabilisan na lang para wala ng hassle. It just took me a few more minutes on taking a shower when I realized I didn't bring the towel with me.

Did I already lose my mind?

"Fuck." Mariin kong mura, umalis na muna ako sa shower. "What should I do now?" I asked to myself, realizing I'm such a mess.

I had no choice but to ask Axel to pass it on me. Kesa naman lumabas ako ng kwarto na hubo't hubad lang! No, I can't do that!

Binuksan ko ang pinto at nag-iwan ako ng maliit na siwang upang marinig niya kahit paano ang pagtawag ko. Huminga muna ako ng malalim, trying to find my courage to do it bago ako nagsimula na tawagin siya.

"Axel, can you hear me?" I asked.

No answer so I decided to do it again. Oh, gosh! The time is running!

"Hey, Axel!" Pasigaw na ng slight.

Still no answer. Napasimangot ako. Should I go outside and pick it up myself? Nasa racks kasi 'yon sa balcony. Naalala ko rin na hindi pa pala ako nakakapaglaba ng extrang mga towels.

"Axel!" Muling tawag ko rito.

Biglang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto ko. Axel entered inside, his face screams confusion, as if asking what is it. Nagtama ang tingin namin, his eyes widened but act unbothered later.

"What is it?" He asked, he looked away.

Sinara ko muna ang pinto ng banyo bago ako nagsalita. I can feel my face reddened. This is the most embarrassing moment I had in my entire life. Last kahihiyan na dapat 'to.

"I'm sorry for the trouble but can you pass me the towel?" Tanong ko. "Go on the balcony, it's not locked naman. The pastel blue colored one."

He didn't answer but I heard his footstep moved around. This is so awkward. How will I get the towel on his hands without exposing anything in his eyes?! Mas nas-stress pa ako ata rito kesa sa pags-sketch ng bagong set of designs, e!

"How will you get it?" He innocently asked.

"Just," Nangatal ang labi ko. You have think fast, Sachleia! "Just close your eyes and don't you dare to look! Okay? Basta i-abot mo lang, huwag kang titingin!" I warned.