Red String of Fate

Chapter 10: Almost Mellow

"Love, I called to see how you're faring without me. I know you miss me." Alexander said over the phone as he loosened his tie. He handed the bellhop some bills before he closed the door. He could see Alexa clearly inside his head - frowning, furious and beautiful. "Bakit ka ba parating galit sa akin, love?"

"Anong love pinagsasabi mo? You're delusional!" Alexa said as she stood up. Hindi na nya naiintindihan yung feelings nya kay Alex, unlike the other boys she met before who were easily dissuaded, Alex's too persistent for her peace of mind. And he's sexy as fucking hell. She added in her head. She wanted to keep her distance; it was bad enough that it was just a one-night stand, but now she's being forced to deal with him on a daily basis. His existence reminded her that she was at one point weak and gave in. But he kisses really well. Her traitorous mind whispered and she almost groaned nearly forgetting that she was talking to him on the phone.

"Anong delusional? Are you still in denial? Kaya pala wala ka pang natatapos mula nung umalis ako." Alexander teased and Alexa looked at the phone in her hand and frowned. Okay, that's creepy. She thought. He was right, but she'd rather walk naked around Makati than admit it.

"You wish." She said instead.

"Alexa, alam ko. Why don't you just acknowledge that the attraction is mutual kesa pinapahirapan mo pa ang sarili mong ganyan?"

"What the fu--" Alexa started to protest but Alexander cut her off.

"Shh... hush, love. Don't talk about fucking when I'm not there. By the way, have you eaten lunch?"

"You're fucking crazy, Sandoval!"

"Just answer my question and let's talk about fucking when I get back. Have you had lunch?" Alexander asked calmly and Alexa clenched her fists.

"Yes." She lied and he laughed again.

"Love, thinking about me is not tantamount to eating, you need food para may lakas ka pagbalik ko." He said and Alexa's mouth gaped open in disbelief.

"Ang bastos mo!" She exclaimed.

"Ikaw talaga, love. Naughty, naughty. What are you thinking?" He teased as he laughed and Alexa blushed like a teenager. Nakaka-stress talaga kausap tong isang to! She murmured to herself. "Love, just tell me if you have needs that only I can satisfy and I'd gladly leave this conference to cater to your desires."

"Tarantado! Manyakis ka talaga." This pervert will be the end of me!

"Wag ka nang pa-demure, Alexa." He said laughing. "But as much as I love talking dirty over the phone with you, I have a conference to attend, love."

"Bye." Alexa mumbled.

"Wait. Promise me that you won't skip lunch first? Sagutin mo ako or else I'll start sending you nude photos of myself."

"You're mental, Alex."

"Ayaw mo? Wait, I'll send you a photo of my chiseled chest." Alexander taunted and nearly laughed aloud when Alexa uttered a long string of expletives. "That's not the answer that I want to hear, Alexa. Okay, I'm sending you the photo now..."

"Fine. Fine!" Alexa replied cursing under her breath.

"Promise me you'll eat lunch, love."

"Oo nga!"

"Good girl." Alex said smiling. He paused before he expelled a heavy breath. "I'm missing you, Alexa." He whispered and Alexa felt her heart thump madly inside her chest. "Bye." He added and ended the call.

Alexa stared at the phone in her hand for minutes unsure suddenly of how she feels towards Alexander or what to feel towards him. Buti wala sya dito because I need to sort my head out. Nababaliw na yata ako sa kaka-harass nya sa akin. She thought before she went inside the en-suite bathroom of the office and hurriedly splashed water on her face. She looked up and stared at her reflection on the mirror.