Burning Attraction (BLA #1)

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Sorry

Theo left before 9 in the moring. Kakatapos lang namin kumain ay nag-ayos na agad siya para sa trabaho. I volunteered to wash the dishes since he's already the one who cooked to divide the chores equally and fair.

Kaso nga lang ay kakaalis niya pa lang ay wala na akong magawa dito. I took my phone out from the pocket of the dress shirt I am wearing and I started to search for a good restaurant nearby.

Ako ang nag-aya na maglunch kaming dalawa kaya siyempre ako din ang magpaplano kung saan.

I was in the middle of scrolling when someone called. Pangalan agad ni Tito Rey ang bumungad sa paningin ko.

I stared at it for almost a minute, waiting for it to end but I realized that by doing that, I am just running away from my responsibilities at work considering that a new issue arises last night. Mabigat na lang akong bumuntong-hininga at sinagot iyon.

"Ang tagal mong sagutin, ah!" Sigaw agad iyon ni Tito kaya mabilis ko iyong inilayo agad sa tainga.

I combed my hair backwards and closed my eyes tightly before I put it back on my ear.

"What is it, Tito?" I asked with a sigh.

"You have a lot on your plate today! Kaya mag-ayos ka na at susunduin ka namin sa condo ng..." he paused which made me pursed my lips. "...fiancee mo..."

I bit my lower lip after hearing that. I know Tito Rey is having a hard time believing it before but maybe, what happened last night just made everything clear even though we are not yet announcing anything to the public.

Pictures of me with Theo entering his condo last night after seeing the ring I am wearing and after he pulled me out of the crowd is not something usual. I know everyone, not just the reporters, know that what we've shown last night is a big catch to the public. Isang bagay na hindi hahayaang hindi isapubliko.

"What is in my schedule? Mamayang lunch?" Tanong ko nang maalala ang plano.

I'm going to have lunch with Theo. But hearing that I have a lot on my plate today made me think that going out to eat lunch together is impossible now. I know the nature of my job and they don't allow us to easily go out of the venue when our job is not yet done.

Sa loob na kumakain ang lahat at kadalasan ay mabilis lang din iyon, hindi na umaabot ng 30 minutes ang bawat break para lang maging productive ang bawat oras.

That's how my job works ever since I entered show business.

"Prepare now. We'll be there in an hour," sinabi ni Tito bago pinatay agad ang tawag.

I was just about to protest since how could I get ready in just an hour?! Pero pinatay niya na agad iyong tawag!

Mabilis na lang akong tumayo at nagprepara na. I was already wearing a robe when I got out of the shower when I realized that I don't have any fucking clothes!

Kunot-noo at nakapameywang kong inilibot ang tingin sa closet ni Theo. Sure, I don't have any problem going out with only a robe but not this time! Alam kong napakaraming reporters sa baba na naghihintay sa akin!

Okay lang sana iyong mga pantaas niya. I know it'll look fine on me but what will I wear to cover up my lower body?! His pants are too long for me! It might fit my waist when I wore a belt but the length is just too much!

9 na at paniguradong nasa meeting na iyon kaya hindi ko na siya matatawagan kaya sinubukan ko na lang idial si Tito. Pero magsasampung minuto ko na ata siyang sinusubukang tawagan ay wala pa ring sumasagot!