He stopped walking for a while. I saw his eyes scanned the place. Hindi ako sigurado pero para siyang may hinahanap. For a split second, I think our eyes met. It was really really quick though. He was fast to look away. And so he continued walking.
I watched his every movement in awe. Sinalubong siya sa may bandang entrance ng isang lalaki na marahil ay tauhan niya. I was seated near that area so I immediately heard what the man said.
"Sir, may problema po tayo. Yung sasakyan niyo po nasa shop pa rin. Hindi pa raw po sila sigurado kung kelan matatapos,"
I was just watching as Zaid's expression gradually became rigid. "Akala ko ba ngayon daw?"
The guy he was talking too looks so guilty and problematic. "Yun nga po, Sir. Sorry talaga, alam ko pa namang ngayon yung importanteng appointment niyo sa Makati,"
Zaid checked his watch. I heard him muttered a silent curse. He sighed. "I'll just try to book for a ride," he calmly said.
Napakurap-kurap ako nang may maisip.
I impulsively stood up on my chair. "Wag na,"
I saw their heads turn on me.
"Pwede kitang.. ihatid doon," suhestiyon ko.
Nakita ko ang munting pagsinghap ni Zaid. He turned to the guy and instructed him about something. The guy nodded and went outside.
He momentarily turned his gaze on me.
"Thank you for the offer but you don't have to," he smoothly said.
I was about to open my mouth when he already turned to his phone. Hindi rin nagtagal ay naglakad na siya palabas habang nakatingin doon.
I closed my mouth and mentally shook my head. Hindi na ko nagdalawang isip pa at kinuha ang dalang gamit bago lumabas. Naabutan ko roon si Zaid na nakaupo sa upuan habang salubong ang kilay sa screen ng phone. Tinabihan ko siya.
I patiently and confidently waited on my seat.
As expected it took just a while before I heard his frustrated grunts.
"Why the heck do they keep on cancelling..." he whispered to himself.
"Mag pahatid ka na kasi sakin. Bakit ba ayaw mo?" I shamelessly asked.
He didn't shot me a look. But his forehead creased more while staring on his phone.
I arched my brow.
"Tara na kasi. A little lowering of pride won't hurt you," I remarked.
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