The Art of Metaphorical Collisions

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Compensation

Balisa akong umiikot ikot sa kinatatayuan ko habang paulit ulit na inaalog ang aking kamay. My palms are getting very sweaty and cold at the same time.

Tangina, bakit pa kasi ako pumasok sa art room na iyon..

Nasa Coffee Shop ako ngayon and it's Saturday already. It's 3:09 in the afternoon and I'm so nervous dahil baka biglang magpakita 'yung Atlas na 'yon dito kagaya ng last week. If he really does show up, I'm going to hide inside the lounge area.

"You're going to owe me big time, Flores"

I slapped my face when I was hearing his voice in my ears again.

"Anong meron sayo?" Cydee asked like I was somewhat possessed or something.

Lea arrived while holding a tray in her hand. "Kaya nga, kanina ka pa parang kinakabahan."

Sinong 'di kakabahan?! The last person I want to see right now is that intimidating blue-eyed guy!

My eyes almost popped out of its socket when I saw the figure of Atlas in the side glass window, walking towards the entrance door.

I felt how my heart raced in nervousness. Panicking, I stood up from my chair and grabbed my phone from the counter.

"Where are you going?" Cydee asked confusingly.

"If someone asked if I'm here, sabihin mo wala ako rito. Okay?" Kinakabahan kong paalala sa kanya.

"What?!"

"Just do it Cydes! Please help me.." I glanced at the glass window and saw his icy blue eyes already looking at me!

Tumalikod ako at tumakbo papunta sa Lounge area. I closed the door and sat beside the door and below the window. Sumilip ako ng kaunti para tingnan ang kaganapan sa labas.

He finally went in but his eyes were darting in the counter. Para bang sinusuyod niya ang buong lugar sa paraan ng pagtingin niya. I clasped my hands and prayed so hard that he'll just leave as soon as possible. Lord, spare me.

"Where is she?"

I held my breath and closed my eyes when I heard the faint sound of his voice from here.

Nakaupo lang ako sa lapag habang nahihibang na ginugulo ang aking buhok. I just really hope that he doesn't get angry at me or something, I'm so nervous.

Lumipas ang ilang minuto na nakaupo lang ako sa lapag at dinadama ang lamig ng aircon sa loob. Ang tanging naririnig ko lang na tunog ay ang nakakabingi kong pintig ng puso at tunog ng AC sa loob.

I repeatedly gritted my teeth but after a few minutes, the door finally opened.

"Is he gone?"

I picked up my phone before standing up, but my mouth gaped so hard when I saw the person who opened the door.

"Stop hiding."

"What the heck are you doing here?!" I stepped backwards in fright when I saw the sight of Atlas.

"I told you, you owe me big time." Blangko ang kanyang mata habang sinulyapan ang itim niyang relo.

What the fuck is he doing here?

In a panicked state, I glanced at Cydee and Lea who shrugged their shoulders and motioned me while pointing at Atlas.

"If you're going to get angry at me, please spare me.." I begged him while trying to find a hint of expression inside those eyes.