Even If It Means A War (Chaotic Series #1)

Kabanata 17

Even If It Means A War

Kabanata 17

We arrived in Manila.

"It's hot!" That was my complaint as the intense glare of the sun touches my skin.

Rall laughed beside me. "That's how it is when you're used to the comfortable countryside."

I shrugged my shoulders in approval. Ang tindi talaga ng init. Mainit din naman sa Sorsogon pero hindi naman ganitong maglakad ka lang saglit sa labas, papawisan ka na.

We were picked up by a van headed to the Conrad Hotel. Our suites were next to each other. We chose for full-service. Dalawang araw lang naman kami rito at sa makalawa makakabalik kami agad.

Naligo ako at nagbihis.After completing my nightly routines, I texted Rall that I'm going to sleep. There was a call from Zame nineteen minutes ago. I left my phone on the bed while I was in the bathroom, so I didn't hear his call.

I sat down on the bed. I dialed his phone and began applying lotion to my skin. Nilapag ko ang phone sa kama habang hinihintay na magbago ang nasa screen.

"Hi!" nakangiti kong bati nang sagutin niya ang tawag.

"Hi, honey," I heard him sigh. "I'm so tired at work. Kumain ka na?"

I ran my hand over my leg. "Yup, kanina. It's ten, you should rest."

"Later. Kausap pa kita," he took a deep breath again. "Nagtatampo ako sa anak natin."

Napataas ang kilay ko at natawa. "Why? Ano'ng ginawa niya sa'yo?"

"Why does he call you 'mama'? But he can't pronounce 'papa'? That's unfair."

I chuckled. "He can't pronounce some words yet. You should train your son better."

"I'm training him to talk, pero ayaw talaga. Gustong lagi ikaw," I could imagine him pouting. "But by the way, what's with the new corny stuff Rall is saying to you?"

"Huh? Wala naman. We're just here for business."

"I'm still bothered. He's touchy to you. Palagi kong ipinagdadasal na sana mapangitan siya sa'yo."

Natatawang nakabusangot ang mukha ko. "What the hell, Zame?!"

"I'm serious, I really do. Para hindi ka na niya magustuhan. Nandidilim ang paningin ko kapag nakita ko kayong magkasamang humihinga." Sambit niya pa.

Malakas akong natawa. "Ang OA mo! What about kayo ni Shell, huh?"

I heard him chuckle. "She's just a friend. 'Yung sa'yo, manliligaw na."

So it's fun now riding jokes about them, huh?

I know he has a big trust on me. The way he controls his jealousy whenever he sees me with Rall is not easy. Hindi niya ako pwedeng hablutin o tangayin na lang. Maling kilos ang pagsabihan si Rall at hindi makakabuti ang kahit ni isang hindi pamilyar na galaw.

"Hindi ko kasalanan na maganda ang asawa mo," I smirked.

"Damn, girl. Ang sarap sa pandinig. Say it again."

Kinagat ko ang labi at natawa. "Three years na tayong mag-asawa, Zame. Hindi ka pa rin ba sanay na sabihin kong asawa mo ako?"

"Araw-araw bago ang pagmamahal ko sa'yo. Walang naluluma kaya lahat ng bawat salita at galaw mo, pakiramdam ko bago palagi."

Ngumiti ako. Pinadaan ko ang ilang segundo para ulit-ulitin ang sinabi niya sa utak ko. Tila malambot itong kapa na naging talisman sa aking puso.

Walang naluluma. Ibig sabihin, hindi siya nagsasawa. Laging bago. Dahil araw-araw niya akong mahal.