The Spotlight of Destiny (A Lover in Paris 1)

Chapter 35

Nginisihan niya ako ulit bago ubusin ang natitira sa baso niya. "I asked first. Why? So you can mingle with random girls at the club?" I furrowed. He let out a sigh before showing off both his hands and even his pockets. "I'm not married. Nothing to hide either." He shrugged before taking a sip on his drink again.

"But-"

"If I'm married, I'm probably at home taking care of my wife and kids. But, I'm not. Sorry to break in to your trust issues."

Nanlaki na lang ang mata ko sa sinagot niya. I just wanted to be safe here. Ayoko naman maging family wrecker, 'no. How come he didn't marry Jade after all? "See? Everything is safe. We won't let you join this game if ever you two were already in a relationship. We hate third parties," sabi pa ng babae ulit na katabi ni Bella.

"Ayun naman pala, e. Let's continue the fun! And to be fair, dapat may 10 second kiss din katulad ng sa iba. And please, no cameras," sambit ni Sky kaya agad ko siyang nilingon. Kumindat pa ito sa'kin bago niya iabot ang tequila kay Niel. Nilagyan na rin ako ng asin sa bandang leeg ko.

I flinched when his tongue finally touches my neck, tasting every inch of it. He stopped and stared at me for a while when he finished it before continuing the 10 seconds kiss. I think my heart will jump anytime now. His stares went down to my lips. "You're the one who'll kiss. It's a dare."

"H-huh? Akala ko ikaw rin ang gagawa no'n?" Parang gusto ko na lang himatayin agad lalo.

"Who lost the game, hm?"

Napalunok na lang ako sa hiya at kaba. Napalingon din ako sa mga kasama namin na mukhang naghihintay na tapusin namin 'yong dare. "Uhm, can we do it in private?" bulong ko. I don't think I can do it in front of them. And of course, for the safety. I don't want any of this to be broadcasted.

Nagpaalam kami na lalabas saglit. I even brought the tequila with me and I won't drink it with any lemon after. "Does the tequila needs to witness the kiss?" Natawa siya nang makita ang hawak ko. He's leaning on his car with his arms crossed in front of his chest, just waiting for me to start.

I set the phone timer for 10 seconds at hindi ko na lang muna siya pinansin saka inubos ang tequila. "I need this to do this." He was about to talk again when I pulled his collar to make him more close to me. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath bago tuluyang inilapat ang labi ko sa kanya. I rested my hands on his chest as he grabbed my waist, leaning more on his car.

I thought it's just gonna be a smack for 10 seconds but it surprised me to feel his started tasting every inch of my mouth. Well, I'm not even expecting him to kiss me back 'cause why would he? I heard the timer beeping but his lips didn't let go of mine yet.

"Dare's done, Niel." I pulled my head back. He didn't reply but hugged me instead, burying his face in my neck. "I miss you, Myra," he whispered. That made my heart beat fast again. Hindi ko alam ang sasabihin ko at nanatili lang sa pwesto namin.