Until Skies Taste the Sun (Lost Series #1)

Kabanata 2

Perfect time na lumabas si mommy na may hawak na envelope. "O, hindi pa kayo nakakaalis?" she asked.

Third and I exchanged glances first before he talked. "We were actually leaving na po... Uncle, Auntie," magalang niyang sabi.

"O, siya sige, mag-ingat kayo, 'ah." Dad went on my side as he gently tapped my back. "Third be careful on your drive, take care of Avi," Dad further reminded.

"I will, sir. Don't worry, she'll be safe and sound till I got her home," Third reverently announced. I looked at him and gave him a smile which he also returned.

Napangisi si Dad sa sinabi niya. "I trust you, son. Enjoy your day, the both of you. You two should get going now para makauwi rin kayo nang maaga."

"Bye Avi, bye Third," Mom joined. I just hugged them and kissed their cheeks while saying I love you before proceeding to the car.

Third opened the door of the shotgun seat for me before turning around and entering the driver's seat. I am putting on my seatbelt when he got in the car. His perfume was all over! It calms my nerves. Ang sarap bumiyahe ng ganitong ka-comfortable! He's neat and organized!

When he started the engine, he asked me. "Did you have your breakfast?"

Actually, I haven't still. I don't have spare time to eat dahil saktuhan lang ang naging kilos ko kanina sa house. I'm really famished so there's no point in lying. Besides, I think he hasn't eaten yet. It's still so early right? I checked my phone and saw that it was 7:04 still. Sobrang aga pa nga.

The car is now moving when I answer, "Hindi pa... You?" I returned the question.

"I still haven't. You wanna go first to a coffee shop?" he casually asked.

"Sure."

At gaya nga ng sabi niya, we stopped in front of Starbucks. Agad naman na rin kaming bumaba at pumasok sa loob. When we got in, I went to the counter straightaway.

"Good morning ma'am! May I take your order?" The barista girl said energetically. She looks so young and kind. I can sense how sweet and innocent she is. I flashed a genuine smile before saying my order.

We are halfway on our eating nang tumikhim si Third. My gaze on the southwest veggie wrap I was eating moved up to him when he started talking after sipping on his latte. I have my almond milk on the other hand.

"You want anything else?" He normally bit his lip.

Napatitig ako but I came back with my senses when I realized what he just said. "No, no I'm fine! I mean... medyo full na rin naman ako rito..." medyo taranta kong sabi while pointing my plate. Napapunas pa ako sa gilid ng lips ko dahil baka may amos pa ako.

Habang nag-oorder ako kanina, he was suddenly at my back without notice. So close to my back! And when time came na magbabayad na ako, hinarang niya ang hand niya sa'kin to say na siya na lang daw. I insist, but the moment he touched my hand and put it down, I lost control and panicked! I just pulled back and let him. Hell, I was so sure my cheeks reddened at that moment!