Chaos in the Cavity of Peace (Love in Mendiola Series #1)

Chapter 30

CHAPTER THIRTY

KEECIA

The car's interior seemed to shrink as Atty. De Laurentis approached the driver's seat. I don't know why, but my heart kept beating faster with every step he took closer.

Siguro dahil pakiramdam ko masusuffocate ako kapag naiwan ako sa isang maliit na espasyo kasama siya. I honestly don't trust myself around him, and I definitely don't trust him either. So, I don't know how I'll make it through this car ride with him.

It's not helping that he has this wide grin on his face... like he's just won the World Cup or something. It looks like he's up to no good. Lord, help me. I know this guy, and if he has something in mind, I'm pretty sure he won't hold back.

I tried to remain calm and ignore him as he settled into his seat, but he caught me off guard when he suddenly leaned over, his face coming dangerously close to mine.

My breath caught in my throat as our eyes met. Ang mga singkit kong mata ay naglalakihang tumititig pabalik sakaniya. Ramdam ko rin ang lalong paglakas ng kalabog ng aking dibdib.

Oh my God.

The proximity between us was suffocating. I could literally breathe in his scent and feel his breath against my skin... and I hated that he still smelled so good. I almost went out of my mind because, for a moment, I thought he was going to kiss me... but then he reached for the seatbelt, his eyes never leaving mine as his fingers barely grazed my shoulder.

I blinked rapidly as I tried to regain my senses and quickly straightened up in my seat as soon as I did.

"Ako na. Kaya ko na to," I snatched the seatbelt from him and buckled myself in.

To my luck, he retreated, but the tension on his face remained evident. I didn't want to dwell on it, so I just focused my gaze in front of me, trying to collect myself even though I could still see him in my peripheral vision.

"Start driving, attorney. And please, do not say another word," I warned him, my voice firm. "I'm exhausted. Baka naman pwede mo akong bigyan ng konting katahimikan?"

I heard him heave a heavy sigh. "Alright."

We both fell into a heavy silence as he started the car. Naka-focus siya sa pagmamaneho habang tahimik lang akong nakatingin sa labas ng bintana. The only sounds that could be heard were the noise from the radio and the soft hum of the engine.

Habang tumatagal ang biyahe ay unti-unti na ring gumagaan ang pakiramdam ko, kaya unti-unti na rin akong binabalot ng kaantukan. I'm trying my best to fight it... dahil ayaw kong makatulog dito at baka kung saan pa ako dalhin ng isang to.

But then, to my dismay, the radio began to play "Yellow" by Coldplay.