Playing with Flames

14

"By the way, Zebe..." Kyden called out all of a sudden.

"Hmm?"

"Just make sure not to talk more. He's fussing mad right now. Here, take this..." Aniya bago inabot sa akin ang dalawang piraso ng band-aid na purple pa ang design.

"Aanhin ko 'to?" I don't have any idea.

"Just in case... " he can't speak it directly.

"In case what?" My brows furrowed as I stare at the band-aid I was now holding.

"Alis na ako." He refused to answer and just leave me just like that.

"Anong pinagsasabi ng lalaking iyon?"

Napailing nalang ako bago tuluyang pumasok sa loob bitbit ang napakaraming groceries.

The place is pretty huge. And it is well-organized. I could say that there's no room for any trace of dust here. The place is a mix of shades of gray and white and it's an overlooking view of the whole city down there. Nice spot!

"What took you so long?"

I suddenly get back to my senses when I heard his voice from somewhere. I tried to look around and my eyes were glued to the right corner of the room where a high-cost office desk and chair were being set up.

And there he is!

Nakatayo ito sa gilid ng mesa habang nakatalikod sa gawi ko. Nakatingin lang ito sa harapan kung saan tanging ang glass window lang ang humahati sa pagitan ng labasan at sa kaniya.

He's also holding a glass of wine in his right hand while the other one is buried in his pocket. He was left with his black polo shirt and both sleeves were being folded up to his elbow where his veins are still visible. Also, he's wearing his branded wristwatch. He looks so effortlessly drop gorgeous with that view!

"Ah, marami kasing nakapila sa counter kanina." I answer in half-truth.  "Nakakainip naman pumila kaya hinintay pa naming umusad ni Gavi—"

"Who is him?" He cut me out, still not turning around.

"Si Gavin nga."

"Silly. I'm not asking who the fuck is his name. I asked who is he?" He repeated.

I deep sighed. "Gavin Sean Delapaz, he's only 25 but he already considered as one of that hunky Batchelor businessmen who was being featured in some famous magazine here in our place. He's doing best in his business." I laid the details I know.

"I see. What's your relationship with him?" Now, he turns to look at me. His eyes are shouting authority!

"Wala ka na roon." I short replied.

"Oh come on, woman. Don't be too overprotective with your stupid boyfriend." He said sarcastically.

'Just make sure not to talk more. He's fussing mad right now

I remained silent.

Gaya ng sabi ni Kyden kanina, galit siya kaya kailangan 'wag na akong magsalita ng marami. Mahirap na!

"Didn't I tell you to go on shopping not to date your lover?" He asked again when I didn't say a thing.

Lover, huh?!

"I'm not dating, Mr. Nevad—"

"Stop lying, woman!" He said in a range that makes my words left hanging. "I know what I saw."

"Well, it's not what you think." I reasoned out.

"What did you know about what's in my head, huh?" He asked in defiance and even take a seat in the swivel chair.