The Gentlemen Series 6: Chris, The Macho Lawyer (SELF-PUBLISHED)

TWENTY-NINE

Jerk

I somehow managed to slip into my pajamas despite my shaky state. After that, I sat on the edge of my bed silently, praying for this unsettling feeling to fade away. The incident happened awhile ago had left me dumbfounded.

I hugged myself and let the tears flow out of my eyes. Earlier, it took me a lot of willpower not to break down in front of him. Now that I am all alone, I wanted to let it go.

I had never been assaulted like that before. I could still feel the hand's man on my chest. His grope was tight that it leaves a red mark on my breast. Knowing how delicate my skin is, it might become a bruise in the coming days.

I wanted to get comfort by calling Kuya Lawrence but knowing his temper, it wasn't a good idea at all. He might go berserk and create havoc. It was hard enough for me to tame Chris, how much more for Kuya. Taming two raging beasts is something I wouldn't dare to wish.

A knock on the door pulled me back from my deep thoughts. I hastily stood up and ran towards my bathroom. I turned on the faucet and splashed water on my face. I hope Chris won't notice my puffy eyes. I grabbed the clean towel near me and dried my face and neck.

The knocks he's making now are more intense, becoming impatient. I could imagine him being grumpy yet again. I formed a little fake smile on my lips. I inhaled sharply before I hold the doorknob and open the door.

"May kailangan ka?" I asked in light tone.

Madilim ang mukha nitong nakatingin sa akin. He studied my face with scrutiny. He then transferred his gaze to the inside of my room, eyeing it suspiciously. "Are you okay?"

I cleared my throat and brought my trembling hands to my back to hide them. "Of course I am. Is there any reason for me not to be okay?"

"I thought I heard you crying." He added and it almost leave me breathless. Did I sob too loud?

"Uhm no? I just came out from the bathroom when I heard you knocking, Chris. I told you, I am fine. Inaantok na nga ako eh."

His penetrating gaze made me shudder. Please, just believe me, okay? Para akong nabunutan ng tinik when he I saw him nod.

"Sleep now."

I nodded as a response as well. Nang maisarado ko na ang pinto ay sumandal ako doon. He didn't see the fears in my eyes, did he? I breathe in and out to calm my system. I want to put on my head that what happened earlier at the park will pass by and that I will be okay tomorrow.

The maniac didn't harm me that much. He didn't rape me. I am safe. What happened is not a big deal, Veronica.

A man who gripped your breast is not a fucking big deal!

A sob escaped from my mouth before I could cover it. I am scared. Now I am scared. I don't think I can find the inner peace soon.

Sleep? I don't think I can sleep immediately. I feel so tired, my right breast is swelling from pain, my mind is wide awake it actually gives me headache.

I made another sigh before I moved from my spot. Paalis na ako sa likod ng pinto when I heard another knock that startled me.

Seriously?

Binuksan ko ulit ang pintuan. "Chris, I told you I am.....HEY!"

Chris scooped me up in a second as he made long strides going to my bed. Before I could utter a new protest, he laid me onto the bed gently, his eyes lingered on mine.

He straightened his back and pulled his shirt up and dropped it on the floor unceremoniously. I gawked at him as my arm hung limply at the side of the bed.