Loving This Bitch

CHAPTER 16

The way he held that girl was so gentle, almost weightless. It wasn't too tight or too loose, just perfect. I couldn't help but notice it because that's where my eyes were focused earlier. I don't know why I couldn't tear my gaze away from them.

"Miss Davies."

The way he defended Nezel from Sheldon. The way he tried to divert Sheldon's attention away from the girl.

"Miss Davies?"

Are they really just friends? Is that how friends behave? There was a genuine concern in his voice when he called her, a protective instinct that hinted at a deeper connection between them.

"Miss Davies?"

"Yes?" Bumalik ako sa reyalidad nang marinig ko ang pagtawag ni prof.

"You're spacing out. Focus on the board," he said, his attention returning to the lesson at hand.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes as I snapped back to reality, suddenly aware of my wandering thoughts. Goodness gracious! Why on earth am I preoccupied with the nerd and that girl? It's utterly absurd!

"I don't know. Why don't you ask Niona since her mom is a designer? Maybe she has some ideas too."

"You're right. Niona, what do you think would be a suitable color for Mommy?"

The sunlight glinting beautifully on the surface of the swimming pool, resembling twinkling stars in the sky.

"Niona?"

"Hmm?" Wala sa sarili kong sagot kay Rinoa.

Both Rinoa and Ariena looked at me, seemingly curious about what was occupying my mind.

"You've been zoning out for a while now. What's going on with you?" Rinoa inquired.

I didn't answer her directly, instead choosing to divert the conversation by lowering my gaze to the paper she was holding.

"What's that?" I asked, attempting to change the subject.

"Oh, right. I'm picking out a color that would suit Mommy because her birthday is coming up soon," Rinoa explained.

Nag-isip ako ng kulay na babagay kay tita Cerise. She's a sweet, loving and caring mother, she's very feminine too.

"I think...pink" I said. Nagliwanag naman ang mukha ni Rinoa.

"You think so too? Ayan din naisip ko kanina since red-pink ang meaning ng name ni Mommy. Pinagpipilian ko lang yung dalawa"

Oo nga pala. Though, moderate red ang cerise. Mas nangingibabaw pa rin ang pink. Marami ngang nalilito roon dahil mukha raw fuchsia but it's not.

Nilagyan ni Rinoa ng check ang pink at may ipinakita na naman sa aking papel. May nakadrawing doon na mga design ng damit.

"Is tita going to celebrate her debut or what?" I asked dahil mahahaba at magagandang gown iyon.

Nawala ang ngiti sa labi ni Rinoa at umirap.

"Anniversary rin nila ni daddy 'yan kaya mamili ka na lang"

Kinuha ko ang papel at namili. Those are ten designs of gowns. I'm not sure which design Auntie prefers, so I based them again on her personality and the occasion. Since they will be celebrating their birthday and wedding anniversary.

"Is it outdoor or in?" Tanong ko habang pinagkukumpara ang mga designs.

"Out" Maikling sagot niya.

Tatlong designs lang ang itinira ko at binalik sa kaniya ang pito. Bohemian Chic, Vintage Charm, and Garden Goddess. Una kong sinuri ang Bohemian Chic.