STRINGS ATTACHED

CHAPTER 2 :*

He caught the last snap of nod made by Eros. This time around, Emily found the time to wander her gaze around the room. He catched her gaze instantly but it didn't linger. Ngumiti ito sa kanila, to no one in particular but it was already enough to send him short for air.

 Pasimple niyang inabot ang beer na nasa mesa at tumungga. Really, what he wanted with the bottle was to smack it on his head. He's turning shit.. 

''I could use a little help, guys..'' marahang saad nito.

Tristan groaned and looked at his bandmates, meeting their grins in the process. ''Kayo na ang tumulong. 'Tang-ina, ni hindi ko pwedeng gantihan.''

A barked of male laughters followed. Rocky took the initiative to help Emily. Si Gabe naman ang humalili sa babae. Hindi naman na pumalag si Eros. He was somewhat pacified by his sister.

Si Kurt ang sumasagot sa mga tanong ni Emily habang dinideposito ng mga ito si Eros sa sasakyan ng huli. 

Samantalang siya ay prenteng nakasakay sa motorsiklo na hindi niya alam kung kanino.Naka-parking iyon sa tabi ng BMW ni Eros. 

Maliban sa gitara, ang isa pang kinahiligan niya ay mga motor. At ang isang ito ay tila binuhay na pangarap niya. A sleek super gorgous new released Honda Sonic RS125. 

The fucking thing excite the hell out of him like sex.

 Kung kilala lang niya ang may-ari ng motorsiklo ay tiyak niyang kukulitin niya iyon sa kakatanong kung paano nito nabili ang motorsiklong iyon gayong sa pagkakaalam niya ay matagal nang wala ang ganoong klase ng motorsiklo ditto sa 'Pinas. 

The owner must have gone a lot of troubles for getting this thing in here.

''Nasuntok ka raw ni kuya?''

Ang usok ng sigarilyong hinihithit niya ay napigil sa loob ng bibig niya nang marinig niya ang napakahinhin na tanong na iyon mula sa napaka-seksing si Emily.

 He sucked his breath as he made the fucking huge effort to act like she didn't arouse any interest from him. Since, if truth be told, his interest wouldn't cover the other thing that's arousing inside his pants. 

Fuck.

 Bakit nga ba siya nagsuot ng tight-fitting jeans. 

''I guess.'' Sagot niya sa walang ganang tono.

''Pwede bang malaman sa'ng banda?''

Bakit, plano mong hagkan? Yes, babe. I'm in. Oh wait, you're brother's gonna kill me so I'm out.

Summoning all the self-control, he finally faced her and once again hit by the refreshing beauty. Despite the control he was trying to muster, it didn't escape from his notice she's looking weary.

 Her hair was clamped behind her head clumsily and some tendrils fell from the grip, fanning her very exquisite face. 

But no matter how stunning she's looking right now, her stress was concerning. Kumunot ang noo niya. ''You're looking as if you're about to fall apart any moment. Umuwi ka na.'' Marahang utos niya.

Slowly, she gave him her smile. The very first smile that's directed to him and that did the trick. It stole all control he was establishing awhile ago. Nagtatagis ang mga bagang na iniwas niya ang tingin dito. Sinong tarantado ang gumayuma sa kanya nang masikmuraan niya?! Tumikhim ito. 

''You're practically riding my bike.''

Napabalik ang buong atensyon niya rito.''This sweet drive is yours?''