Linked Souls

Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Cry

I wrapped the cyan silky bathrobe around my body after bathing. I could smell the fragrance that lingered on my skin. Pansin ko rin na bahagyang kumintab ang kutis ko. I wonder what substance is mixed with the water that it has this kind of effect on the skin.

Lumapit ako sa salamin para tingnan ang hitsura. Mula sa pumipitik na reflection ko ay agad kong napansin ang isang bagay na nawala sa tainga ko.

I gasped and muttered soft curses.

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa sahig at pinuntahan din ang bathtub na pinagbabaran pero bigo akong makita ang rosas. Wala rin sa basa kong damit. It must have fallen on the ranch when I lie on the grass or got swept by the wind when we were on the way there.

Still, I tried to look around the place.

Hindi sana ako matitigil sa paghagilap kung hindi ko lang narinig na may tumikhim sa likod ko. A guy with a red mohawk hairstyle and in white turtle neck long sleeve wrapped just an inch away from his elbow appeared. He has full makeup on, highlighting his long eyelashes.

"I've been waiting for you to come out, Miss Astra." His voice was a mixture of raspy and sweet.

Wala sa sariling napayakap ako sa katawan ko.

"S-Sir... you are not allowed here," I said.

I stepped backward. What the hell is a guy like him doing in here? I am not wearing anything aside from a bathtub wrapped around me that can be easily disrobed.

"S-Sir?" He bit his bottom lip and closed his eyes for a moment. "Let's get this straight, aright? I am not a sir. I hope I won't hear that noun from your lips anymore. Second of all, I am here to help you with your outfit for tomorrow and everything."

My lips slightly parted when I realized who he is.

"Anyway, I'll wait outside. Pakibilisan lang." Umikot pa ang mga mata nito bago lumabas uli.

Naiwan akong napapangiwi. That must be Lady Merryl.

Pagkalabas ko ng Bathroom ay naabutan ko si Lady Merryl na nilalatag ang iba't ibang klase ng dress sa mahabang. Pansin ko rin na medyo iritado ang mukha nito. Malamang na dahil sa pagsalubong ko sa kanya kanina.

"I-I'm done," I said but I didn't get a response.

Dahan-dahan akong umupo sa sofa pero agad din akong napatayo nang bigla siyang tumingin sa akin gamit ang kanyang mga nanlilisik na mata.

"Red or black?" he asked.

"Any—"

"It isn't in the choices," he cut me out.

I gulped. "Red..."

He nodded.

"Why?" he questioned again.

Napakapa ako ng sagot.

"Because I like blood?" I responded, unsure.

"Geez! Kilala mo ba talaga kung sino ang ka-date mo bukas?" may halong panunuyang tanong niya. "You are going to date Lord Severo, the leader of our clan. Let's be professional here. I don't want to disappoint him. Aright?"

Tumango lang ako.

Bigla itong ngumiti sa akin. "Sorry..." Umiling-iling pa ito. "Naimbyerna lang ako sa pagtawag mo sa akin kanina. Sa ganda kong ito, Sir ang itatawag mo sa akin? Nasaan ang utak ghorl? De. Joke lang." Saka siya humalakhak nang malakas.

I just watched him laugh hysterically.

"Anyway..." He cleared his throat. Kinuha niya ang kanyang kulay brown na Louis Vuitton bag at nilabas ang isang magarang suklay at wireless na blower. "I'll just dry your hair before we proceed to measurement, your taste, the theme, and the likes. Aright?"