Chapter 3: Chapter 2
Morning came as the sunshine rise upon my skin.It was a soothing feeling with a hint of invigorating substance of susceptibility.After I climb out in bed,I walk to my cubicle in this room and have my morning rituals with me.Girls and their stuff.
Pagkatapos ng aking paghahanda para pumasok ay bumababa na ako para kumain.As usual when I get in the dining hall,a bunch of maids greeted me.May isang naghila na naman para may maupuan ako.
I heard two feet walking towards here.Si mama na may kausap sa telepono ang papatungo rito.But I held my gaze in the sudden surprise.Bigla na lang kasing sumulpot ang pinsan ko.He was now leaning in the chair in front of me.Looking so high of himself.The table between us became the obstruction for the both of us.Not until my mama came and then the eating session have started.
Tahimik lang kaming kumakain not until my mother broke the silence.
"Si Lucian ang maghahatid sayo araw-araw patungong eskwelahan.You do what he told, understand?"
I nodded in agreement. "Yes, mama. "Indeed, hopelessly.
Time fly so fast.Me and Lucian are now heading towards the gate.Nagtataka pa nga ako kung bakit hindi niya dala ang isa sa aming mga sasakyan.Tahimik lang akong nakasunod sa kanya.
My stares lock at his back.It was manly,wide and comfy.His capacious shoulders na parang hinasa sa gym araw-araw.Matikas din ang kanyang tindig at maangas kung lumakad.Nagmumukha siyang mayabang sa una naming pagkikita pero hindi ko ugaling manghusga kapag hindi ko pang lubusang kilala ang tao.
I don't like arbitrate people because it sounds un apportion circumspection in my ears.
Natigil ako sa paglalakad ng mapagtantong nakahinto na pala siya.I look up to him to see his face clearly because my height is really a fellow feeling on his drawn out towering height.Kahit tikom ang kanyang bibig ay halata naman ang pilyong kislap ng kanyang mga mata.
My face flushed.Second discomfit moment for me.Way to go Lea!
"Remember what your mother said? "I nodded.He have this playful aura again.
"Yes.Do as what you've told."Salita ko sa kanya.Remembering my mother's words inside my head.
"Okay your Highness,we're not using any cars."
"What? But---, "I've stop on my remarks when he shot a glare to me.
"Do as what you've told."
His words are full of authority.Na kapag hindi ako sumunod ay may paglalagyan ako.
"I'm sorry. I understand. "
"Now we're are we? Ah, we're not using any cars.Mag co-commute tayo."I gasped in awe.
Hindi pa ako nag co-commute sa tanang buhay ko.I feel inflame of all a sudden.I can encounter now the things I haven't did in my entire existence.At si Lucian ang kasama ko sa hindi pa na e-experience na mga bagay-bagay.
His my cousin and I think it's not that bad to share some things I haven't done yet.
Lagpas na sa gate ang nilalakaran namin.His aura is intimidating me.I was known for being a sugar coated talker yet her I am,looking so mute having my mouth sealed.
Should I start having conversation with him? But I don't know how.Kapag kasi bubuka pa lang ang bibig ko ay ang mga mata niyang nagbabaga ang sasalubong sakin.His piercing stares is giving me some chill in my veins.
But I have to say something!
"Uhmmm, saan ba tayo sasakay?"
"You'll see..."
O-okay?
"Anak ka pala ni Tito Diego?I've seen him last year in our grandmas birthday but I haven't spotted you."
A moment of silence.I'm just trying to have some confabulation here!
"Malayo pa ba ang lalakarin natin?You know what, it's my first time to commute in my own.Well not literally on my own because I have you in my side."I'm really trying. Pushing some more.
"Kamusta na pala si Tito Diego?Wala na akong balita sa kanya.Is he okay? Where---, "I was cut off.
Hinarap ako nito ng may nagbabagang mga tingin.Napalunok ako dahil doon.I startled.Takot naman ako palagi sa kahit anong bagay.
"Shut up your pretty mouth will 'ya? "I avoid his gaze and silently nodding at him.
After that, he continue walking like no menace to death gleam happened between us.Hushed atmosphere filled us again.
Now I give up.Man, his scary when his mad.And I don't want to feel that terrifying notion again.
Ang kanyang paghakbang ay huminto.Sinundan ko kong saan nagawi ang kanyang mga tingin.I can't take off my eyes to the children in the streets.Kita ng aking dalawang mga mata kung paano sila pinagtabuyan ng isang ginang na pinanghingan nila ng pagkain.
Nagsalubong ang aking kilay dahil doon.How could she exclude those sympathetic children?
I started walking towards them.I can hear Lucian's voice calling my name.I shrugged it off his call.
"Excuse me ma'am? You don't need to push them away like that.They're just kids."Galit na bumaling sa akin ang ginang.
"Huwag kang makialam dito! "
"I cared ma'am!These are just children's who happened to be famish! Nanghihingi lang sila ng pagkain kaya hindi mo na dapat tinulak."
"Sinabi kong huwag kang makialam hindi ba?! "And I was shock on how rude she is.
Nagawa pa ako nitong itulak at dahil hindi ko napaghandaan iyon ay napasalampak ako sa semento.She have the attitude!
May dalawang kamay ang umalalay para ipatayo ako mula sa pagkaka upo.I know it's him--- Lucian.Ayan na naman ang galit niyang mga mata.
"I told you to do as what I've told!Kaya pala pinababantayan ka ng ina mo dahil sobrang paki alamera mo.Lagi ka na lang napapahamak dyan sa katigasan ng ulo mo. "I lower down my head.His words strike me.
"I just want to help..."I whisper.Nakatitig lang ako sa aking sapatos.
"Ma'am,might walk away before I'll call the police for disrespecting this woman and the kids."His talking now to that woman.His voice is alleviate yet there's a trigger augury on it.
"Your a hard headed girl, Lea. "
Napaangat ang aking mga tingin sa kanya.He said my name and it felt weird yet good?
"I'm sorry..."
"When you say sorry, take care not to do the thing that you have apologized for again.Let's go, your getting late for school. "
Nauna na naman siyang maglakad habang nasa kamay ang mga bulsa.
His right.Whatever reason may be, I should put that in my mind that it's not good to be apologizing for the same thing all the time.
I give the children an vindictive look.Binigyan ko din sila ng kaonting pera which came from my allowance.Rinig ko ang nakakairitang reklamo ni Lucian.
"Ano? Baka gusto mong magtayo pa ng bahay amponan dito? "Pasimpleng umikot ang mga mata ko dahil doon.
Can't he see? I'm just trying to help!
This thing in front of us have a three wheels.It's a vehicle--- with three wheels. Dito ba kami sasakay? I feel thrilled because I haven't ride this one yet.Pero bakit nga ba dito kami sasakay dito?
I look at him bewildered.Tinaasan lang ako ng kilay nito.
"Yes your Highness, we're going to ride that vehicle.Got a problem with that? "
"Is it safe?"Mukha kasing bibigay na ito kapag siya pa lang ang sasakay.
His a big man, kakasya kaya siya dyan?
"Your always safe with me."
With that, nauna na siyang pumasok sa loob.Napanguso ako bago sumunod sa kanya.Good thing we conform.Kasya naman pala kami.Lucian don't have any gentleness with in him.Siya pa talaga ang nauna?
Mausok.My eyes became blurry when some dust invade my eyes unwelcome.Mahina ko iyong kinusot after that, I blink and blink again.Masarap din ang hanging tumatama sa mukha ko.It felt so refreshing and lively.
The vehicle stop.May mga taong sumakay at puro kalalakihan.I have one on my side.Patuloy parin ako sa pagtitingin sa palagid.Not until I caught that man beside me--- looking at me intently.
"Manong para! "Gulat kong tiningnan si Lucian.
Huminto si Kuyang driver.Lucian defray and gesture me to step outside.Naguguluhan man ay sinunod ko siya.
"Bakit tayo bumaba?"
"Shit happens. "
"Don't cuss! It's bad."May panunuya ako nitong tingnan.
"Innocent girl we have here huh?"
Nawalan ako ng imik.Napahalukipkip na lang ako at ibinaling ang tingin sa paligid.
"Your Highness---,"
"Will you stop calling me that? I am not that omnipotent! "Lucian smirk at me together with his signature playful smiles.
"Innocent became feisty."Napaiwas ako ng tingin.
Why is he making fun of me?Sa pagkaka alam ko hindi pang biro ang mukha ko.His enjoying teasing me with his sarcasm! Ano bang ginawa ko sa pinsan kong ito?
I extended my arm and kick some small stones.Sa ganoong sitwasyon ay may huminto na motor.A color black mix with bloody red ducati.Hindi ko na kailangang magtanong kung kanino iyon.Dahil nauna ng sumakay si Lucian.
He looks so cool riding that one.Nagmumukha siyang bad boy sa estado niya ngayon.
"Sakay na. "
Napaturo ko sa sarili ko.Me? Sasakay dyan?Hindi pa din ako nakakasakay sa ganyan.
"Bingi ka ba? "My face crumble.
"I-it's my first time okay?! "
"Darn! Always your first time together with me.Sakay na,hindi kita ihuhulog."I've been defeated by his words.
Iniabot nito ang kanyang kamay sa akin.His defying my courage if I can make it.May pag alinlangan man ay inabot ko iyon. Mahina akong napasinghap ng tuluyan na akong makasakay.It was a deem outcome.
"Kapit ng mahigpit.Baka mahulog ka. "
"Saan ako kakapit? "
His hands caught mine.He silently put my hand in his waist.Nahigit ko ang aking hininga dahil doon.There this uncertain feeling again.
And there goes my first time riding a ducati. Rinig ko ang kanyang halakhak dahil biglang napahigpit ang kapit ko sa bewang niya.The picture of us bring uneasy to my system, it became unbalanced.Me, hugging him tightly.
Tila naging hangin ang bawat dinadaanan namin dahil sa sobrang bilis niya.My mini skirt is like having some communion in the air! Lumilipad ito at kita na halos ang cycling ko! Oh my God!
"Lucian! Slow down please! "I shouted at the top of my lungs.
Oh my God! Nakakahiya sa nakakasabay naming mga sasakyan.I never been feel entangled in my whole life.My eyes became teary.Naiiyak ako!
"What?"
"I said slow down,please! "
I even saw few people inside their car taking a peek!
"Why would I? "
I'm crying right now! He didn't even care.
"My cycling is visible because of your over speeding! "
"Fuck! You should told me immediately."
Nakahinga ako ng maluwag dahil inihinto niya ang kanyang motor. I was catching my breathes.Hinihingal ako sa pagsigaw ko kanina.
Pinababa ako ni Lucian bago siya bumaba ay hinubad niya ang kanyang jacket.My eyes are fluffy right now, I can feel it.
"Use this to cover your legs."Walang pag alinlangang tinanggap ko iyon.
Itinali ko ito paharap.He examine me from head to toe and when he looks satisfied,sumakay na ulit siya at ganon din ako.Kung kanina ay sobrang bilis ng kanyang pagpapatakbo ngayon naman ay katamtaman lang.
Ilang oras din akong na late at ngayon ay nasa tapat na ako ng aking eskwelahan.Bumaba na ako at hinarap niya.His body was leaning on his motorcycle, it became his foundation of force not to fall down.His hands is resting in his chest.
"T-thank you..."
Even though his that jerk earlier pero naawa naman siya sakin at ibinigay ang jacket niya.Hinubad ko iyon and handle it to him.
Mahina akong suminghap ng dumukwang ito at inayos ang buhok kong sabog na sabog na pala.My mom will surely hate me if she see this.Ayaw niyang nagugulo ang natural na maalon kong buhok.
Lucian put the small strands of my hair in my both ears.I feel daze on his sudden acts.It's surprising, really.
"I'm sorry..."Saka siya bumuntong hininga.
Is he sorry because his being a jerk earlier?Pero may tinatago naman siyang kabaitan.If he don't, then he shouldn't let me borrow his jacket.Hindi ko maintindihan ang inaakto ni Lucian ngayon.His instigate are now confusing me.
Tinabig ko ang kamay niya at napahakbang paatras.
"S-sige na.Late na ako."Tipid itong tumango.
I turned my back and started distancing myself on him.Ngunit napatigil ako ng magsalita siya.
"Take care,couz."
With that, he left.
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