Ustulation (Frisson Series 1)

CHAPTER 10

Slap

"Do you think they will like it?"

Saglit na sumulyap si Devon kay Matt. It was busy preparing for their dinner. Bumisita ito sa bahay nila at nagpresinta na ring magluto para sa mga kasama n'ya bahay.

"Wala namang pinipiling pagkain ang mga 'yon."

He heard Matt chuckled and felt his arms wrapped around his waist. He hugged him from the back.

"I miss you. I'm sorry, I'm busy these past few days,"

"I understand. Don't worry." He bit his lowerlip. He haven't notice na matagal na pala silang hindi nagkikita ng boyfriend. He was busy minding his own business and that business is Mariyah.

"Get a room please!" Agad silang naghiwalay nang may sumigaw mula sa kitchen doorway.

Mariel was smirking while looking at them and Bryn beside her—he was emotionless. He swallowed hard and averted his eyes to him.

"I cooked for dinner," masiglang anunsyo ni Matt nang lumapit si Mariel sa kanila. Hinayaan n'ya ang dalawang mag-usapan at tinignan ang cellphone. Umaasang may text mula kay Mariyah.

He have been waiting for her texts. Kahapon pa ito hindi nag paparamdam dahil sa sobrang busy sa trabaho. Kung hindi pa sinabi ni Mariel na out of town ang shoot nito, baka hindi nya pa malalaman.

"Let's eat!" It's Mariel.

"I haven't seen Mariyah. Hindi ba natin s'ya aantayin?" Matt's said.

"Naku! Out of town ang photoshoot ni Ate. Tsaka kahit nandito naman 'yon, hindi yon sasabay satin."

Sinimulan ng lantakan ni Mariel ang pagkaing niluto ni Matt. Unti-unti na ring nagdatingan ang mga kasama nila sa bahay at sumabay sa kanila kumain. Wala na s'yang nagawa at sumabay na rin sa kanila.

Huling dumating si Bryn at mukhang bagong ligo. Masayang silang nagkwentuhan habang s'ya naman ay panakaw-nakaw ng tingin sa cellphone. Still waiting for Mariyah to text or call him.

"Kasama natin sa bahay si Mariyah but I can't honestly feel her presence," ani Emily.

"What do you mean?" Xia.

"I mean, madalas wala s'ya rito."

"And? Of course she's busy. Hindi naman tambay 'yon!" Depensa ni Mariel.

He sighed and hindi na lamang pinansin ang mga kasama. Tumingin s'ya kay Bryn. Abala itong kumakain pero agad ding nahinto noong tumunog ang cellphone. Mabilis n'ya itong sinagot.

"Hello, Mariyah?"

Tumaas ang isang kilay n'ya at saglit na sumulyap sa cellphone. She called him... and not him.

"Yeah. I'll be there in 20 minutes." Binaba nito ang tawag.

"Why?" Kuryosong tanong ni Emily.

"Nagpapasundo. Nasa talyer pa rin ang Audi no'n. Sunduin ko raw sa airport." Saglit na sumulyap si Bryn sa kanya bago umalis sa habagkainan.

Bumuntong hininga s'ya at tuluyan ng nawalan ng gana kumain. He thought s'ya na ang magiging tagasundo nito. He mentally laughed without humor. God this is irritating.

"Do you think may something kay Bryn and Mariyah?" Tanong ni Xia habang nakatingin sa nilabasang pinto ni Bryn.

"I don't mind. Bryn seems genuine whenever he's with my sister."

Mas lalo s'yang nairita.

He closed his eyes tightly when Matt's hand travelled on his neck. He was kissing him wetly. He opened his eyes when Matt's kisses shifted on his jaw.