Heat Wave (Disaster Series #2)

Kabanata 28

He swallowed the bile on his throat and looked at me helplessly.

"Let's go to Deep Dive first."

"You're tired from work. We can rest at your apartment. I'll cook for you there," pangungumbinsi niya.

I pursed my lips, stifling an amused smile, and shook my head.

"No, I already ate the food you brought me. I'm full. I want to go to Deep Dive and meet the friend of your friend. Maxine, right?"

Gon looked at me like he's so torn.

"You have work tomorrow," he said in a reprimanding tone.

I quirked my brow at him.

"I don't have work tomorrow. Natapos ko na nga ang paper works para sa susunod na dalawang linggo."

I smiled devilishly at him. Because I know I'm already winning this fight.

"You don't mind introducing me to your friend, right? Unless of course, she used to be your fling?" Pinaalon ko pang kilay ko na siyang ikinabuntong-hininga niya.

"Fine. If that's what you want." He shrugged his shoulders and now continued driving.

And just when I thought he'll look problematic the whole drive towards that bar, his whole disposition seemed to be so light and happy.

I narrowed my eyes and observed how he seemed to be really excited about going there.

"Masaya kang pupunta tayo para kay Maxine?" I raised a brow at him.

He chuckled.

"Hmm... yes."

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at akmang magre-react na sa sagot niya pero natameme na lang talaga ako sa idinagdag niya.

"I'll get to introduce you as my girlfriend to my friends there."

Ramdam ko agad ang init na gumapang mula sa leeg ko papunta sa pisngi. Napalabi ako at napaiwas ng tingin dahil sa hindi na mapigilang ngiti na sumusugat sa mga labi.

"Come to think of it, I never went to a bar since forever. I'm kind of in the mood to get drunk," pagbabago ko ng topic dahil biglang naibsan na ang pagseselos.

"That's the main reason why I want us to go there. I've been thinking about this last week. Nagkataon lang na tumawag si Maxine sa phone mo kaya naalala ko bigla na gusto ko palang pumunta roon."

What a futile way to cover up my jealousy.

"Hmm... okay. That surely is the reason. No doubt about it." Tumango-tango pa siya, tila kumbinsidong-kumbinsido sa rason ko.

Pero ramdam na ramdam ko naman ang panunuya mula sa boses niya. Umismid ako, nahihiya na para sa sarili.

He seems to find this so funny that his shoulders almost shook because of his suppressed laugh.

"Stop it, Gon. i just want to get drunk tonight."

Hindi ko na rin mapigilan ang pagsiwang ng ngiti mula sa boses.

Hmm... so this is how I really am. I can't seem to control my actions when I'm jealous. Tingnan mo, bigla ko pang pinatulan ang babae at pinilit sa Gon na pumunta roon sa bar.

"Sure, you'll drink. And I'll stay sober to take you home," he said breathlessly.

And maybe that is what I'll really do tonight, get drunk.

Because being in front of Gon's friends in a crowded and lively bar somehow made me feel the difference between us.

Parang biglaan akong nanliit at gustong magtago na lang sa likod niya o kaya pumunta na lang ng restroom at doon na lang magpalipas ng oras.