Overview : That awkward moment na kine-claim ng iba na asawa daw nila ang boyfriend mo. That awkward moment na may tinatago ang bestfriend mo. That awkward moment when hindi ka makapasok sa loob dahil 'di ka kilala and that final awkward moment when he suddenly grabs you by the hand and pulled you into one of those popping and mind-blowing kiss of the century
the bonus? is when they ask who you are to him and he'll say "She's my girl". Got any clue how this chap would flow? read!
Quote :there will always be someone smarter, better looking and younger. but they don't have your life experiences. and that's your edge
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“Go number 22!!! Woooh!!” Not bothered by the glares she gets, Meg stood up from the bleacher and cheered for Iñigo. She tossed her hankie in the air and then shouted some more
We are now at the the upper A bleacher of Sta. Ana Race track where the fundraising competition is about to start. It was 7 pm sharp when I decided to drag Meg along with me
Then she looked down at me as a brow was raise on her face “and why aren’t you cheering for your boyfriend, Nina?”
I heard few gasp from behind us and I turned around to see a bunch of squealing annoying group of teenagers
“Narinig niyo ba yun? Girlfriend daw?” sniggered by one of them
“Well, dream on girl! Ako lang naman ang asawa ni Iñigo” a skinny-as-stick girl wearing a sleeveless halter that shows her non-existent curves stood up and folded her arms on top of her chest
Ano daw?!
“Hoy hoy hoy! Asawa?!” another girl stood up, She was quite pretty but the shade of her lipstick, Mac Pink Nouveau, didn’t suit her at all
“You’re so ambi talaga! Baka you meant kabit?”
Just when the girl was laughing on her sole victory, another one form their group stood up. A gay-man added an extra 'ooooph' before fully making his way up from where he sat. He reminded me a lot of Ricci Chan from No other Woman.
He flipped his non-existent long black hair and then held his chin up to show superiority amongst them
“Tsk! The only kabit here are all of you, cuz.. I am the legal wife!” He said and then suddenly, his eyes landed on our direction
“Kaya bitches who claim him should wake up and stop dreaming on!”
A conjoined laughter came from their lips while they exchange this non-linguistic look at each other.
“Aba.. gago ‘to ah!” Meg gritted her teeth and was about to stand from where she sat
But thank god! I pulled her hand.. I don’t know what she could do when she’s piss
“Meg” I warned and then shook my head in disapproval.
She let go a deep harsh breath and then murmured “Naghahamon eh”. She intwined her arms on top of her chest and glared in the air
“Let them be, you know what they say .. libre lang mangarap” A husky male-ish voice uttered. We both looked up to see a familiar tall man with the same Cheshire grin
“Footlong?” He offered and handled me one with a soda
“Patrick!” Meg stood up and then gave the man who stood before us a warm hug
She let go from the hug and grab the footlong from Patrick’s hands “I thought you don’t go along with crowds and noises?”
“I wouldn’t miss this fundraising for anything”
I watched them as they sat close to each other. There's something different between these two. I couldn't just pin point out what but whenever Patrick would whisper something on Meg’s ear she’ll end up either laughing or nudging him on his stomach which I find really adorable
They act more as a brother-sister than lovers and they seemed closer than the last time I saw them together. Definitely, They're upto something now.
The last time I saw them was the time they were really intimate on Meg’s couch
Bssszzzt Bsssszzt Bsssszzzt
My blackberry snoozed inside my Dooney & Bourke Blue handbag. I immediately grabbed it and saw an SMS coming from..
From : Iñigo
Look at me
I’ve scanned the oval and saw him there smiling while holding his helmet on his side. He looked so flawless and hot even when He was just wearing his red NASCAR jacket which seems to be his trademark
Even when distance kept us apart, I could still manage and outline how his smile was plastered on his perfect cult face.
“OMG!! He’s looking at our way!!”
“I think I’m gonna faint”
“Gwapooooo!!!”
squealed by the same annoying pile of wanna-bes behind us. Meg just made faces and told them to 'shut the fuck up'
I, Being the modess Nina, just rolled her eyes and then smug at Iñigo. He looked down on his phone once more and started typing.
What is he doing?
Consequently, my blackberry vibrated yet again ..
From: Iñigo
I think you forgot my goodluck kiss
I smiled and I looked down the oval and saw him leaning on his car, as if waiting for my cue. This bad-ass hottie knows when to allure women our age.
To: Iñigo
You know that’s impossible.
It took him approximately less than a second to respond and sent his reply on my phone
From: Iñigo
Hhmm.. I guess you owe me after the race. At may interest na, dapat more than one
I saw him smirked before he looked up once again to catch me in the waves of the crowd. He was standing on the oval while waving at our direction
To : Iñigo
I guess I do. Your call. Any time and anywhere
“OMMMMFFFGG!! HE’S WAVING AT OUR DIRECTION. HE’S WAVING!!!” exaggerated by one female on the east part of the wing
I looked up and saw he is indeed waving at me with flirty wink to match with
Stay still my heart
He blew a soft flying kiss which made the crowd howled as they've gone totally wild with it.
He seems really popular
I was about to waved back at him when I heard a loud gush of screaming girls from behind us. They seemed to be so in to the waving part that they squealed on top of their lungs
“KUMAWAY SIYA SAKEEN!”
“TANGA! SAKEN YUN!
“ASA KA! HALATA NAMANG PARA SKEN YUNG FLYING KISS!”
I withdrew my hand back and then sighed
“Feeling ko any minute guguho tong bleacher” Patrick uttered as he tighten his grip on Meg’s waist
“Che! Chansing naman yang ginagwa mo!” Meg yanked away Patrick’s hand and glared at him
“Totoo kaya! And this is actually the first time I see that 1 is to 30 ang ratio ng men to women sa isang racing competition. Do these bitches know how the sport of racing works?” teased by Patrick while Meg glared at him and elbowed his gut
“Hey what did I do?” Patrick complained
Meg’s expression suddenly soften when she turn her attention to me and then smiled
“Don’t listen to him. For sure, they came here for charity”
Maybe he's right
“Meg, Patrick’s right. I guess if It wasn’t with these good-looking racers, I don’t think they would even be here in the first place” I sighed while Meg finally had nothing else to say anymore. She was about to open her mouth but decided to close it immediately
“Good Evening, People of Sta. Ana Racetrack! And welcome to ‘ Watch, Race && Go’” A man in his expensive-looking tux said through the mic. The crowd began to feel giddy and were excited when racers started walking through the oval and at the side of their car
“A fundraising event conjoined by these young good-looking racers whose aim are to help those who were greatly affected by typhoon Sendong” A woman in her late 30’s uttered as she gracefully walked beside her co-host
“Indeed, Vicky .. young good-hearted men in their generation. I’m sure these audience don’t like us to keep them waiting right there on their seat. So let’s start..”
“A man wearing his lucky green NASCAR jacket with number 13 crest on his delts. A man who won 3rd Place overall Formula BMW Pacific Championship with 1 Podium last year. And the 3 of youngest and best Asian Driver of 68 participants on Buenos Aires. Ladies and gents .. Matt De’Angelo!”
The crowd howled as a very fine-looking man stood up next to his harlequin-colored Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. He waved at everyone else on the track and smiled flashing his alluring heart-melting smile which made the girls squeal and the crowd went wild
“The crowd seem to love him that much” The female host commented while smiling at that racer.
I guess hindi lang audience and fans ang may gusto sa kaniya.. kahit host
I thought when the female host seemed abashed when Matt smiled back at her too
“Next, is a man who not only inherited the charm of the former Champion of Philippine Senior Rotax Max Challenge. He also got the speed and tricks to win from his father. Let us welcome .. Kaifer De la Merced”
Kaifer De la Merced? It kinda rings a bell
I thought as I saw a familiar man on his late 20’s smiling
The role call continued as the host began introducing each racers on the track. On by one they come up They graced and took the spotlight with those really tempting smiles that got the female species squeeled
On the other hand, I watched as few pieces of flashback run through my head
I was scribbling down various notes that I should use as details when I saw a hand extend it self to me while holding a coke
I looked up only to see a man in his late 20’s as he smiled at me
He had this strong jaw line just like Iñigo’s and definitely over towering me with his height.
He nodded at me to take his coke so I smiled in return and took it while he sat next to me
“Kaifer De La Merced” He said with such friendliness in his tone while tossing his drink up on me
“Nina Fernandez” I said in return as I opened the can of coke in my hands and tossed it up as well
Before I could even stop my self from reminiscing I was held on to my seat right away when it was Iñigo’s time to haul the crowd with his charm
“The whole-time favorite racer of the crowd, the one who kept a lot of us proud with his glory in his career.1st placer at Rookie Cup Formula BMW Pacific 2011 Championship with 2 wins and 1 podium”
Nobody was listening to the host anymore. They were as if too eager to be noticed by this racer that they began to make noises as they kept on cheering and howling for him
“and Represented Philippines in the Rotax Max DD2 World Finals in Helsinki.. Ladies and Gents.. we give you Iñigo Bustamante!!!”
PAPA IÑIGO!! MARRY MEEEE!!!
AMEN KA NA LANG!!!
The crowd began to howl in delight, the mob made noises and the girls kept on squealing as it echoed through out the whole field
“Settle down settle down” cued by the male host but the crowd remained unfaze by the pleading and still continued the squeeling and shouting on Iñigo's name
The male host was somehow irritated and whispered on the female host beside him. In return, She nodded and understood what she heard from her partner
“Racers" She spoke .. before adding
"put on your helmets, fastern your seat belts and roar your engine cuz we’re about to start.. ”
The people inside the Sta. Ana Race track joined the two hosts for the countdown
5
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4
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3
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2
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1
“PANG!” the sound of the pistol as the checkered black and white flag was swayed downwards
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“Nina! Andito ka lang pala! I’ve been looking for you” Meg peeked from the door and then closed it behind her
“Ni-nerbyos akong bigla.. akala ko mala-laglag yung puso ko nung nag drift si Iñigo sa number 13”
Meg sniggered and rolled her eyes “Ang OA a?”
“Well.. I’m sorry if this is the first time I’ve watched it live.”
I said as I applied Armani Luminous Silk Foundation on my face. Meg began to chuckled and she laid her bag on the sink beside mine
“You know .. masyado kang tense eh! Chill! Nanalo naman si Iñigo”
“Talaga?”
“Yeah. He’s second to that .. De’Angelo guy”
I watch her as she got that Maybelline Define-a-Lash Mascara from her Red Ralph Lauren bag and then grabbed a hold on her brand new perfume
“Chanel No.5? I thought you don’t like that smell?” I asked as I watch her sprayed it all over her
“Well.. Patrick gave this to me. I couldn’t say no you know”
Then I gave her the ‘I-know-what-you-did’ look which made her smile grew wider
“Are you two---”
“No. We’re not a couple if that’s you want to know” She slid her make up back to her back and then turned to face me
“Liar!”
“Gaga! Friends lang talaga kami.. walang commitment between us, okay? Close friends na nandyan sa isa’t isa pag sexual-deprived kaming pareho. Yun lang yun” She uttered and then laid her hand on her hips
May tinatago talaga tong babae to
“Pero.. you looked good together”
Her lips broke into one of the sincerest smile ever and she said ..
“I know”
She shoved her lipstick inside her bag then leaned at the sink
“pero some things are meant to stay that way.. and besides, baka hinahanap ka na ni Iñigo.”
Oppps! I almost forgot
I immediately shoved my make up inside my bag and then glanced at the wide-mirror to see how I look
I darted my gazes once again to the amused friend of mine right before me and beso-ed her
“See you, Meg”
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The first thing that caught my eyes was the ball of people surrounding the fence to the oval. There were demanding to get their selves inside but they were not allowed to by the full-equipped with fire arms security guard
“Sige na guard! Papasukin mo na kami para sulit naman yung 1000 namin!”
“Oo nga!”
“Sorry, Ma’am. We were told not to let you inside. Besides its already pass 10 aren’t you supposed to be home by now?”
Wow taray! Inglesero si koya security guard!
I took few steps back ward away from them and then started jumping up and down just to see if Iñigo’s inside
There he is!
I thought as I spot him talking to one of the racers inside. He was congratulating a guy with a green NASCAR jacket whose name was Matt De'Angelo
But how am I suppose to get inside if bawal?
I felt a light build lit on top of head as I thought of something that will surely allow me to get over that fence without a hassle
You didn’t become a Cum Laude for nothing, Nina
I squeeze myself between the pile and waves of the people and then settled in front
This is it, Nina! Work your charm!
a security guard from the farthest left threw his cigar and elbowed the smaller one
“Wui! Pre’ chicks oh!” whispered by a slightly smaller security guard to the on in the middle
“Miss? May kailangan ka?”
“I work for Philippine Daily Inquirer and I’m—”
“Ahh.. Tga-Media?”
Ayy! Hinde! Taga-MMDA
I nodded and gave him a card
“Here’s my ID”
He hesitated at first and was stealing glances from time to time. He looked at me from up and down before finally opening the gate for me and let me in
“Pre’ may number niya ba dyan?” whispered by the slightly buff man before I could completely slid my self behind
Somone's quite popular with the guards
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San na kaya yun?
My eyes searched for him in the wave of people who kept on running and bumping on me. I even saw one racer with some girl making out at the side of his car. They obviously cant wait to get their asses home that they started lavishing each other on the open
Yikes!
I was lost for a moment and didn’t know where to go
"Sorry" I said as I apologized to a man I've bumped with few seconds ago. He glared at me and then continued his stride.
He was obviously not in the mood for compensation coming from me
I've looked around once again but I couldn't find my self way out of this crowds and people who were at rushed on their way home. I sighed and feel dizzy at the same time when suddenly, a hand grabbed my wrist out of nowhere
Whatta--!!
But, My heart stood still when I looked up and saw a smirking Iñigo before me.
He looked hotter than before even when drench in his own sweat
“Iñigo!” I said as I gave him a warm big embrace
And while I was snuggling on his neck .. feeling his warmth before mine, I saw millions of eyes darted on our direction. My eyes became wide-opened in surprised
I was startled and immediately pushed his chest away from me
Puzzled and confused at the same time, I began to panick when I realized I was standing in front of the reporters ,cameras and lights that almost blind me in the eyes
Iñigo's hands snaked its way to my waist and held me closer to his arms. He remained calm while smiling at every one else. Then his hands went lower and I was surprised when he squeezed me ass!
“So here’s the proof that Im not dating any model who goes by the name of Kendra”
Another reported with glasses stood up and asked
“So the picture on the headline wasn’t true?”
“Times like this, wala ng true or fake. Ever heard of photoshop?”
Some reporters were nodding while others continued scribbling on their papers. But the other one finally caught me right there and noticed I was beside Iñigo himself. His brows were pulled together while he asked Iñigo
“Sir, so who’s the girl beside you?”
Oh no….
Iñigo’s eyes landed on mine and then he gave me one tempting alluring smile before he darted his attention again on those curious eyes
“She’s my girlfriend” He said proudly which made those reporters gasped and exchanged non-linguistic looks as they smiled sheepishly on us
Everything happened in a blur when flashes of camera came to the view. I felt like I was a deer in a headlight but weird as it seems, I still felt safe for Iñigo quickly rested his arm around my waist
I was contented at that but when he suddenly grabbed my cheeks with his hand, that was a whole different story.
Before I registered what he was doing, He already pressed his lips against mine and surprisingly, I responded to the kiss as if forgetting the fact that we were in front of the paparazzi.
He wrapped his arms around me instantly, pulling me closer and kissing me back hard, with all the intensity and desire
I know this would go with the headline the next day, but for a moment, I didn’t care
Then I remembered what he sent on my phone awhile ago
From: Iñigo
Hhmm.. I guess you owe me that after the race. At may interest na, dapat more than one ang kiss
Ito na yata yung post-goodluck kisses that he was asking for
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(A/N: I thank AknedMars for allowing me to use her Matt De'Angelo for this chapter! Read her works! awesome talaga! btw, the flash back was from chapter 16.
Updates wont be regular again. Expect it after midterm.. third week of january.
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