THE SECLUDED TRAILS OF DECEIT '. ruler of fate series l first book

KABANATA 33

The Secluded Trails of Deceit
written by : riyanisity

Time flies so fast in our relationship and academics. I'm already on my first OJT as a fourth-year college student as of now, while Draven is in his second year as a law student. Just like what my mom said, it was better for myself to choose our company for my internships, which I did, in order for me to be familiar with our own environment since I will be working here too. Mabuti na lamang at pinayagan kaming mag-apply mismo sa gusto naming kumpanya at hindi ang school ang pipili ng pagtatrabahuan namin, kaya narito ako ngayon.

Looking at the folders I have on my hands as I went inside the elevator, it was too late for me to realize that I almost bumped into someone. Nang iangat ko ang aking tingin para matukoy kong sino 'yon, ay siya ring pagngiti niya sa'kin nang malaki.

His head tilted, "Oh, Ms. Baguio?!" malakas bati niya.

Good thing that it was only us in here when I glanced around, so his remarks didn't catch anyone's attention. I let out a quiet sigh, "You're mistaken. I didn't join any pageant." matapos sabihin 'yon ay tahimik na pinindot ko na lamang ang floor na pupuntahan ko.

I visibly sensed that he was peeking at me repeatedly after that, so I couldn't help but stare at him from the elevator's door. Bahagya pa nga siyang nagulat nang magtama ang tingin naming dalawa do'n bago muling namuo ang ngiti sa mukha niya.

He cleared his throat. "How are you?"

My brow raised a bit, "Fine..?" tipid na sagot ko pa rin.

Kinamot niya ang leeg niya at binaling sa'kin paharap ang buo niyang katawan. He's now facing me by my side, while my body remains straight towards the elevator. "I'm Khalil. Doesn't that ring a bell..?"

A crease formed on my forehead as I thought about what he said. No'ng una ay walang pumasok sa isip ko, hanggang sa makumpira ko kung sino siya matapos lumipas ang ilang segundo. I was about to answer him that time, but the elavator opened, so I just showed him a smile and a wave before I went outside of it.

Lumapit ako sa front desk, "Is Mr. Alcuriza here? I was asked to give him these documents." tukoy ko sa aking hawak, habang taas-taas 'yon para kaniyang makita.

Her stares, which were on me, went straight to my back. Tumikhim siya at tinuro ang espasyo sa tabi ko. "There's Attorney Alcuriza coming. You can give it to him now."

My eyes blink before I turn around. Ang unang nahagip ng mga mata ko ay si Khalil na naglalakad papalapit sa'kin, habang ang dalawang kamay niya ay nakasuksok sa bulsa ng kaniyang pantalon. His eyes were staring at me already and not leaving even a split second.

Saglit pa akong tumingin nang pabalikbalik sa receptionist, na yumuko bilang pagbati at muling bumalik sa kaniyang ginagawa, at kay Khalil, na may ngiti na ulit sa mga labi, bago ko makita nang malapit ang ID na suot niya.

He licked his lips. "Now, what do I owe this pleasure? Heard you're looking for me, Miss?"

I slowly nodded my head before handing him the stack of folders. I was still shocked and a little bit dumbfounded. "Mrs. Juarez told me to hand these to you, Attorney."

Hindi niya napigilan ang mas lalong paglaki ng ngiti niya sa hindi ko malamang dahilan, pero hindi na 'ko nag-aksaya ng panahon para punahin 'yon at mas lalong nilapit sakanya ang hawak ko. Kaya lang, imbes na kunin niya 'yon sa'kin, ay nilagpasan niya lamang ako. What he did made my eyebrows knit together as I followed him with my eyes.

He stopped in his tracks, a few steps away from me, and looked back to where I was, "Follow me on my office." sagot niya bago ituloy ang paglalakad palalayo sa'kin.