The Bitchy Gangster Queen

Chapter 49 ♛

♚ The Bitchy Gangster Queen 49 ♛

RAECHELLE

"Hey." Someone called.

I didn't bother to turn my head to see who it was. I already knew. That familiar deep voice that he also rarely use.

He sat not far from beside me. I didn't talk but there's no awkwardness either. Just a peaceful and comforting silence.

Nilaro ko ang paa ko na nakababad sa asul na tubig ng pool. Ganon din ang ginawa niya.

Gusto ko sana sa loob tumambay dahil mas malamig doon kaso may war. Kung sa kusina naman, may dalawang nag lalandian doon. Masakit sa mata ng mga single.

I was also thinking to just go upstairs and maybe read something or just sleep. But I can't. I don't want to sleep yet. And for the first time, I don't feel like reading. So I just decided to stay here. In the rooftop. Sitting at the pool side while overlooking at the city and stars. Wonderful isn't it?

Must be a minutes passed until he spoke to me.

"King... and Queen..." he started, "you know where they are, right?"

That got my attention.

Nilingon ko siya. Hindi na ko nagulat nang makumpirma na nakatitig nga siya dahil kanina ko pa man din nararamdaman.

Blanko ang mukha niya. Hindi ko mahulaan ang tumatakbo sa mga isip niya ngayon. Why is he suddenly asking me that?

He shamelessly staring at me so I did the same. Trying to figure out what's on his mind.

"What if I do know? What are you gonna do? Tell them?" I frankly asked. There's no point of beating around the bush.

He didn't answer. I almost rolled my eyes. He just kept staring. What the hell is wrong with him?

Instead of feeling uncomfortable, I felt weird. I copied him. Stare with the same intensity. Akala niya ba mag papatalo ako? Lahat yata ng kasama ko simula bata ay sa mata nakikipag-usap. Basic lang 'to sa'kin.

1 minute...

3 minutes...

10 minutes...

17 minutes...

Napangisi ako nang mapalunok siya at nag-iwas ng tingin. I won. Akala ko uumagahin na kami e.

He cleared his throat. "No." he muttered. Must be the answer. Most of the time, I really don't get this guy. So... unpredictable.

Ibinalik ko nalang uli ang tingin sa harap. Napapikit pa ako nang dumaan ang malamig na hangin. Huminga ako ng malalim bago dahan-dahan iyon pinakawalan.

Yes.

I knew where they are. Honestly, for me, it's not that hard to find Queen if you knew her, and how she works. She always leaves clue whenever she disappear without telling. It's just that others never noticed that. Only I did.

I knew. But I won't tell.

I'm not in the position to say it. Queen is smart. She knew right away when I found them and immediately asked me to keep it secret 'till she comeback with King. I respect that.

"Since when?" he asked. Genuinely curious, eh?

I shrugged. "You bet." I teased.

He tsked.

I almost laugh. He must be frustrated. Is this his first time not be able to find someone? Ha. That one is indeed frustrating. I hate it too when I failed to do something especially the important ones.

Ok, the truth is... I already knew since day one. When everyone is panicking. I just acted that I'm struggling finding them and can't. But swear, not my intention to lie.

Namagitan na naman ang mahabang katahimikan. Kaya nagulat ako nang bigla-bigla nalang tumayo 'tong katabi ko. Natalsikan pa ko ng tubig. Ganon siya ka-aggressive.

Kunot-noo ko siyang pinanood mag lakad paalis. Problema nito?

Nailing nalang ako habang nakatitig sa likod niya. He's just wearing simple white oversized shirt but still looking like a model. Tsk.

Paiwas na ko ng tingin ng bigla siyang nahinto.

"I know your smart, especially not numb. I also knew that you know probably have hint about what I feel towards you." I blink when he suddenly turned back. "I don't know if you hate me or what but why do you kept denying it?"

W- What?

Bakit... Bakit naman biglang doon ang usapan?

Napakurap ako nang mabilis siyang nag lakad pabalik. Hindi sa pwesto niya kanina pero sa mismong tabi ko na. Umupo siya at nag indian-sit.

Ayan na naman ang mga titig niya. Ganito siya lagi lalo na kapag kaming dalawa lang ang nasa iisang lugar. Tila ba isa akong magandang pinta na makulay at masarap titigan kahit kabaliktaran naman noon ang totoo. Wala akong kulay. Walang buhay. Blanko. Lalo naman 'di kanais-nais titigan. Bakit siya ganyan?

Iniwas ko ang tingin ko dahil bigla akong kinabahan.

"I'll be frank and honest with you. It seriously hurts me. I hate it when you distance yourself from me." He said. "Why? Am I being an asshole? Do I make you uncomfortable? Don't you like me... perhaps... hate me?"

Cat got my tongue. I suddenly couldn't speak. I froze. Damn, am I panicking? My heart is beating crazily fast.

Anong sasabihin ko? H- hindi naman ako lumalayo. Am I? Alangan lumapit ako? Paano kung parati nalang ganito? Kaya nakakatakot makasama siya, lagi nalang ako kinakabahan.

"I like you." He confessed. "I like you a lot, Raechelle."

Napahugot ako ng hininga at wala sa sariling napahampas sa dibdib. Tangina ang bilis. Am I... dieing? Wtf?

Kung kanina abnormal na tibok ng puso ko, ngayon mababaliw na yata ako. Aatakihin ako dahil sa ginawa niya.

Bakit bigla bigla siyang nanghahalik?!

Napapikit ako nang gumalaw siya at dinilaan ang ibabang labi ko kaya napasinghap ako sa gulat. I felt his tongue slid inside my mouth. I almost bit it in shocked. He held my nape so I won't get away.

Nakakapanghina. Iyong puso ko nag wala na lalo.

The kiss lasted for I don't know. I can't think properly. Magkadikit ang mga noo namin at pareho kaming nag hahabol ng hininga. I can hear him and smell is minty breath.

Shit. We kissed. We really did that. That was insane.

Dumilat ako para tignan siya. Mukang nag kasabay pa kami, dahil doon sabay kaming napatawa.

His other hand reached for mine. "Lemme think about what I said earlier. I just realized, I don't like you anymore."

Hm... ouch?

So this is the pain everyone talks about. It's heavy. Napapikit nalang ako dahil nag-iinit ang mga mata ko. Ayokong pumatak 'yon sa harap niya.

What a jerk! He just kissed me!

Then why did he kiss me?! Testing me?! Fooling me?! Fuck him!

"I hate-"

"I love you."

Opened my eyes. He's smiling and felt him gently caressing my cheeks. That made me close my eyes again as I felt a tear drop.

"I'm sorry that I don't like you anymore. My feelings for you is deeper than that. I don't wanna lose you. Please, can you be mine, Rae?"

My mouth went open. I was dumbfounded. My heart beating so fast and loud. I couldn't find words that I just found myself nodding.

"YESS!"

He hugged me with so much joy. I can't help to smile. He's so cute.

Geez, is this really happening? I was just single 30 minutes ago but now I got him.

Christian, you freaking speed.

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- ReGenie -