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

Chapter 12

The days passed by like a whirlwind. I was excited to get off work for Bridgette and I decided to shop at the mall. Essentials lang naman ang bibilhin namin para sa two-day trip namin sa Northern Luzon. Idagdag pa na nag-book si Marcus ng suite para sa amin kaya sa MGH na kami didiretso pagkagaling sa mall.

Of course, we dressed up accordingly. We can't show up at the hotel wearing our uniforms for it might create a commotion. I just wore a simple blouse, partnered with a jeans and flats. Si Bridgette naman ay naka-dress at ankle boots.

"Hindi mo sinabi na wala kang dalang sasakyan! Sana dinala ko 'yung sa 'kin!" reklamo niya habang nag-aabang kami ng jeep.

Ngumuso ako. "May problema 'yung preno, eh. 'Di ko pa nadadala sa talyer. Pero may time ka pa namang kunin 'yung sasakyan mo sa inyo para naman hindi ka ma-haggard, Madam."

"'Wag na lang! Baka usisain pa 'ko nina Papa, eh. 'Lam mo naman 'yung mga 'yon..." she sighed and glanced at the jeepney from the distance.

Pagdating sa Century Mall, tumungo 'agad kami sa isang sikat na clothing store dahil muling ni-release 'yung swimwear collection ng model at aktres na si Kirsten Buenaflor.

"You're buying one of each?" tanong ko kay Bridgette habang nakasunod sa kanya.

"Yup!" Tumango siya nang hindi ako nililingon. "But some of these are yours. I'm sure bagay—"

Inagaw ko sa kanya 'yung mga bikini. "I didn't bring an extra money for these..." bulong ko.

Pinanliitan niya ako ng mga mata.
"Ililista ko na lang sa mga utang mo sa 'kin," aniya at kinuha ulit sa akin 'yung mga bikini.

Wala akong nagawa at napapikit na lang nang makita 'yung total ng mga binili ni Bridgette. She bought me two pairs of bikinis and those aren't cheap at all. Pero 'di bale na nga... Pagbibigyan ko na dahil alam kong sinusuportahan lang naman niya 'yung idol niya.

Pagkatapos naming mamili ng kung anu-ano ay nagmadali kaming lumabas sa mall. When the familiar SUV approached us, a smile instantly crossed my face.

Binuksan ni Bridgette 'yung pinto ng passenger seat at itinulak ako sa loob niyon. Mabilis kong hinawi ang buhok ko at nahihiyang ngumiti kay Marcus. Still in his office attire, minus the coat, his playful gaze darted on my face.

"Hi..." I greeted sheepishly.

"Hi..." Reaching my seatbelt, he unbuckled his and leaned closer to me. "I've missed you. Thank you for coming with me."

Titig na titig siya sa mukha ko kaya napalunok ako. His smiling eyes moved slowly, examining my face as if it was a part of an experiment.

Tumikhim si Bridgette na ngayo'y prenteng nakaupo sa backseat. "FYI, guys, traffic na sa likod. Pwede na siguro tayong umalis?"

Marcus fastened my seatbelt, but he couldn't take his eyes off me as he settled on his seat. My heart was seriously beating so fast that I had to rummaged through my bag just to pretend that I was doing something. But no matter how much I try to ignore it, I felt like Marcus already knew it.

Changing the gear, the corners of his mouth rose up. "Let's go..."

Sinalubong kami ni Alexander sa basement parking. My eyes wandered around as I got off the SUV. I could tell that this particular area was exclusive for Marcus' car collection. And as we walked toward the elevator, I spotted the Jaguar, Ferrari, Audi, Tesla, Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and other luxury vehicles. You name it—Marcus had it all. Never in my life I'd imagined that I would see them together in one place.

Nagulat ang ilang bellboy at mga taga-Housekeeping Department sa 14th floor nang lumabas kami sa elevator kasama si Marcus. Nabuwag ang kumpulan ng mga nakikipag-tsismisan at nagturuan kung sino ang pasimuno. But despite being irresponsible, Marcus smiled and greeted them before we turned to the right hallway.