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WHAT.
"Oh, no. You didn't just say that." I scoffed at him sabay kuha pabalik ng kamay ko.
Grabe, isa itong traumatic experience! Fudge, dagdag nanaman 'to sa on-going list ko of disturbing memories with Key. Ugh.
"Alin, Prez? Yung 'Don't get hurt again, when you're hurt, I'm hurt too, in here' ba?" He smiled gloriously and then clutched his chest. Yuck! Uulitn pa eh! Anong kadramahan ba kasi ito, aber? Ha. Sagwa, pwede ba.
"Alam mo yung nakakadiri? Ikaw 'yun eh. Ugh. My god, creepiness everywhere!" Yinakap ko yung sarli ko at saka ko pa hinimas-himas 'yung mga braso't balikat ko. Kakilabot kasi talaga eh, "Spare me, please."
"Wow, thanks Prez ah." He said in a deadpanned voice, "Way to ruin the moment."
Sus, moment-moment! Hah. There was never a moment to begin with! As if.
Ano nanaman ba kasing trip ng lalaking 'to, ha? At wala ba talaga siyang balak na i-enlighten ako tungkol 'dun kay Harina at sa overly friendly set-up nila? Fine then! Magsama sila! Pakasal na rin para happy ending na! Tsss.
Okay people, freeze. Be logical. H'wag assuming. I'm not bitter, I'm just curious. Magkaiba 'yun. You see, I'm just a very, very curious person. Talaga. Swear.
And... come to think of it, why would he owe me an explanation in the first place?
Napapikit ako at napaisip. Uhm, bakit nga ba? C'mon neurons! Do your job, work it! Work it! Bakit?! Answer me, dammit!
Hopeless Romantic a.k.a. Semi-Maria Clara conscience: Oh, you! Of course he owes you an explanation! Bakit? Simple: You are his girlfriend! Oh ano, gets mo na? Go, girl! Usap na!
Powerful Bitchy conscience: Weh! Girlfriend ba kasi talaga? Asa! Nako, eh 'di ba, label lang niya sa'yo 'yan teh?! Girlie, h'wag tanga.
Really? Teh? What was that? At may bading na entity pa yata na naninirahan sa subconscious ko. Nooooo, leave me alone!
Ahhh, grabe, what am I doing? Kapagod sa brain cells ah. Ugh. Awat na nga.
I blinked my eyes open and found Key's expresionless eyes studying me intently, para bang hinihintay niya ako na rumespond sa kanyang prior melodramatic spiel. Tsss, ewww. No way, sir. Try harder.
"Moment your face." I mocked, "Baduy mo, yuck."
The bastard paid no attention to my epic snide remark, heto at umupo pa siya sa tabi ko, "You know, Prez, for the last 12 months and 4 days that we've been together – "
"Tell me about it." I cut him off, my voice sarcastic. Aba't tutok na tutok pala siya sa history at timeline ng pag-iibigan naming eh no. Wow, nakakaiyak naman. Hah. This guy and his stupid games.
"Will you shut up and let me finish here?" He shot me a piercing stare, "Singit e."
Ugh, bastos all the way! Napa-irap tuloy ako sa kanya, "Make me."
Oh god. NO. Wait... Make me? Ewww, no, no, no. I'm not flirting with this jerk! What is wrong with me?! Asar, kung anu-ano nanamang mga lumalabas sa bibig ko eh. Ugh! Stupid, impulsive mouth!
He laughed lightly. The annoying guy is clearly amused, and I am not pleased.
"Oooooh, look, a challenge. I love challenges. What are you suggesting now, Prez? Hmmm?" He leaned close. So close na naramdaman ko tuloy yung pag-hinga niya against my ear. Oh no, not good. "Should we do it here, then? Right now?" He whispered, "Be careful what you wish for, love."
