When I Chase (When #1)

Chapter Twelve

"Talk to him and then ask for your things. Simple." she shrugged and picked up her enormous burger. "Chances are, he was just pissed that night and he's too busy at work that's why he couldn't find time to see you and give you your stuff back."

"Just apologize and say that you're repenting for your sins." Noelle mumbled as she ate.

The sound from the speaker inside the room signaled the end of class. It was my last subject for today and I've finally made up my mind.

Naisipan ko na sundin ang payo ni Noelle. I'm going to see him. Para pagkahingi ko ng sorry ay mahingi ko na rin ang driver's license at credit card ko sa kanya. I have other cards but I feel impaired without my driver's license.

I dialed Noelle's number as soon as the professor left the room. Tumayo ako mula sa upuan at nagmamadaling isinabit ang backpack sa balikat ko. A few block mates waved me goodbye and I politely returned the favor as I walked out of the room.

Nasa pang limang ring na ako ngunit hindi parin iyon sinasagot ni Noelle. Pagkalabas na pagkalabas ko ng pintuan ay napatigil ako sa paglalakad.

My jaw dropped when I saw him standing across the room. May hawak itong phone at tulad ko ay nakatapat iyon sa gilid ng tenga niya. He was frowning until his eyes landed on me. I stilled in front of the door way. I can't move.

He's not wearing his usual corporate attire. He looked laid back with his long sleeved sweater and fitted dark pants. He looked hot, in and out of his suit.

Ibinaba niya ang phone. Pinindot niya ang screen bago iyon itinago at ibinalik ang tingin sa akin. I gulped, hard, as he walked towards me. His face was blank but his dark eyes were piercing right at me. It took me a lot not to flinch.

"G—" I cleared my throat and tried to grin like a normal person, though I'm pretty sure I most likely looked like I was in pain. "Grant."

"Hey," he was looking straight in my eyes when he said it. My knees almost gave up. He looked even more dazzling up close. It's too much. He's too much.

Grant cut me from being dazzled when he raised his hand. Lumipat ang mga mata ko sa hawak niya at hindi ko napigilan ang excitement nang makita ang driver's license at credit card ko. 

"My cards!" inabot ko iyon mula sa kanya at nakangiti habang ang mga mata ay nanatili sa hawak. I took my time appreciating my driver's license.

Pansin na pansin ko ang picture ko sa gilid. It was taken when I was sixteen. Maikli pa ang buhok ko. Kulot iyon at ang tips ay may ibang kulay. I looked like a kid. Embarrassment passed by my brain when I thought of Grant staring at my picture.

"I was out of town kaya ngayon ko lang nabalik." sabi nito na nagpaangat ng mga mata ko. Tiningnan ko siya. Napangiti ako nang marinig ko ang paliwanag niya. He was just out of town! Hindi niya ako iniiwasan on purpose!

"Hindi ka galit sa akin?" my eyes were sparkling as I looked at him. Kumunot ang noo niya at pagkatapos ay napasimangot.

"No. I'm not mad at you." he shook his head.

Pinili kong wag sumagot. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay. He sighed. "I was pissed." his eyes squinted as he looked at me with scrutiny. "You're very stubborn."

That earned him a proud grin from me. I consider my stubbornness a redeeming quality, that's why I don't get offended whenever I'm being called for it.

"Did you bring your car?" tanong ni Grant. My grin faded into a smile. I shook my head in reply.

He reached for my bag ang swiftly managed to take it from me. I was too busy staring to stop him. "Come, I'll drive you home."