Gunned Down (Chasing Dreams Series #4) | C O M P L E T E D

Chapter 5

Binitawan ako ni Marcus nang nasa kalsada na kami. I was about to lift my hand to shield my eyes from the sun when he removed his cap and put it on my head.

Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi ko. "You didn't have to, but thanks..."

I could only see the glimpse of his side profile; and because I was wearing his cap, I could only look at his smiling lips for a bit longer.

When the stoplight turned red, he tugged the sleeve of my jacket as we crossed the road. Napapangisi, bumaba ang tingin ko roon. Ano ako, bata?

"I thought we're gonna use your car..." mabilis kong tinikom ang bibig ko nang balingan niya ako ng nakataas ang kilay.

"Commuting is fine. Sorry, I didn't mean it that way," agap ko.

Nakatawid kami sa Taft Avenue at hindi na niya inalis ang tingin niya sa mukha ko. He looked so serious and it bothered me. I should've just closed my mouth.

"Olga, why do you think I went out of the hotel looking like this? Why did we act like a couple? Hmm?"

"To get rid of your bodyguards, so you could go out alone..." hula ko.

"Exactly. I want to enjoy my freedom without being watched by those people. They'd treat me as if I was fucking made of glass and I don't like that. I just want to be normal even just for awhile," he replied, gentleness crossing his eyes.

I nodded as I smiled at him apologetically. "I understand. Just forget what I said."

Tinagilid niya ang katawan niya at nang namataan 'yung bus pa-SM Fairview ay 'agad niyang pinara 'yon. Ako ang una niyang pinasakay at nakaalalay naman siya sa likuran kung sakaling ma-out of balance ako.

"Dalawang Cubao po," sabi niya sa konduktor.

We had to stand up in the middle dahil puno na 'yung bus. Pinagtitinginan ng ibang pasahero ang kasama ko kaya mabilis kong hinubad 'yung sombrero at isinuot 'yon sa ulo niya. Nasa kaliwa ko pa naman siya at bahagyang nakaharap sa akin.

Napahinto si Marcus sa pagbibilang ng sukli. "You didn't have to, but thank you," panggagaya niya.

"Baka may makakilala kasi sa 'yo..." bulong ko habang nakangisi.

"Thank you," he mouthed and smiled sincerely at me.

Amusement was etched on my face as I stared at the man in front of me. I know there's a stereotype about the rich people—especially for a billionaire like him. I just couldn't believe that we're riding a bus right now and he's counting his peso coins like he's already used to it. He even ditched his bodyguards.

I looked away and smiled secretly. I admit, I like this side of him. He seemed so untouchable when he's wearing a suit. But with a casual getup like that, he's just like me and anybody else. He's really one of a kind...

Bumaba kami sa Aurora at naglakad na lang papunta sa Araneta Coliseum. Hindi ako sigurado kung ano'ng gagawin namin doon. Oo, kadalasang ginagamit 'yon bilang venue para sa mga concert. Minsan, sa basketball.

"What?" natatawa niyang tanong dahil para ko siyang tutunawin sa titig ko.

"Concert o basketball?" I asked him back.

Tito Boy, pasok!

"Basketball." He proudly showed me the two tickets. "First game ngayon ng PBA Governor's Cup Finals. I want to watch it before I leave the country."

I nodded my head slowly. "Kailan ka aalis?"

"Bukas ng gabi ang flight ko," binasa niya ang mga labi niya at itinutok na ang mga mata sa kalsada.