Twisted and Turned. { NashLene }

TAT. [ 7 ]

Different

Natapos na ang layouts para sa aming tatlo. Pati ang solo shots namin natapos na rin pero hindi pa rin bumabalik si Nash.

Don't tell me he went to Alexa? Was that matter really that urgent that it got the professional Nash flying out of ABS?

JB was impatiently tapping his toe on the floor while Kate was busy phoning Nash. It's been the tenth? twentieth? I lost count how many times she dialled him and got no answer.

This is not the Nash I knew. The Nash I knew puts his craft on top of the line and others fall below. Pero ang Nash na wala dito ngayon, mas pinili ang pag-ibig kesa sa propesyunalismo.

"Hindi niya pa rin sinasagot?" a vexed JB inquired. His brows were knitted together and his lips were on one line.

Isang iling ang isinagot ni Kate, "Tatawagan ko siya uli." suhestiyon nito.

Akmang tatawagan muli ni Kate si Nash nang ipinaba ni JB ang telepono mula sa kamay nito.

"Let him be. Let's just photoshop his damn face on the pictures." ani JB sa kalmado ngunit nakakatakot na tono.

The three of us just sat there, watching the chase unfold before us. Akala ko mata at awra lang ni Nash ang nagbago, pati na rin pala ang kanyang work ethics.

"He's not like this before..." I muttered, still stunned.

It really is true. Not only does time and the seasons change drastically, but people too.

Napatingin sa akin ang dalawa. Donny kept a poker face while Joao heaved a sigh. May alam siguro si Joao dahil mas nakakasama niya si Nash.

He rested his back on the monobloc chair, "Alexa's a pretty girl. But her effect on Nash isn't as beautiful as her face. This isn't the first time Nash ran to her in the middle of a commitment." Joao shared.

I can't imagine how many times Nash ran out of his every commitment with just one call from Alexa. Damn, he really is whipped.

I shifted uncomfortably on my seat. I don't know if this reality slap is helping me nurse my heart or it is just inflicting more pain.

"Let's not meddle in their business. Baka may emergency talaga si Alexa." Donny shrugged.

I glanced at him. Yes, it's a given that we're adults already but I just can't help but admire his maturity. He's not like the others who are quick to judge, he's understanding and analyzing both sides of the story.

I grinned, "You're right."

Nilingon niya ako at ngumiti rin. His pink plump lips stretched and his eyes who were shielded by his long lashes were drawing me in.

Hay Donny. Why are you so dreamy?

I blinked after realizing my train of thoughts. Bakit ba ako nagpapaakit dito? Wait, nang-aakit ba siya o ako yung nagnanasa?

Oh god, please let it be the former.

I looked away dahil baka kung saan pa mapunta ang aking mga mata. Naalala ko na naman nung kinuha niya yung pilik mata ko, nag-assume ako nun na hahalikan niya ako. Ayaw ko nang maulit yun ano! Mabuti na lang at walang psychic powers 'tong si Donny or else I'll be a laughing stock.

In order to distract myself with Donny thoughts, I motioned for Sofia to come near me. Nang mamataan iyon, ay agad itong lumapit sa akin.

"Patext naman si Nash..." I trailed off, Sofia was now grinning after hearing my motives. I ignored her reaction and continued, "Ask him if he's okay tsaka update him sa plans ni JB. Baka... maisipang bumalik nin." I almost whispered the last line.