Kabanata 7
Lost
We were both natural. Nagpatuloy kami sa mga activities na pinlano niya sa araw na iyon ng walang distraction galing sa nagsho-shoot. We rode a horse. One for each and spent an hour riding them until we arrived at the golf course.
Nang nakarating doon, nag golf naman kaming dalawa. Both competitive, it became more intense as the game continues, with our modified rules.
Nang sa huli ay siya nga ang nanalo, isang malapad na ngisi ang iginawad niya sa akin.
I glared at him. Gusto kong magprotesta at kanina ko pa naiisip na pagbibigyan niya ako. Not that I want him to lose the game to satisfy me, but at least he had this gentleman kind of idea!
Bakit pa nga ba ako nag-eexpect? This asshole would do anything to win!
At hindi niya kailangang maging gentleman o pagbigyan ako para lang manalo ako sa kanya, no!
"So what are the activities this afternoon?" My brow was raised as I inquired.
Kumakain na kami ng lunch at nakapagpahinga na. He smirked.
"Ayaw mo bang magpahinga? Pinagod kita kanina sa golf."
"No, I'm fine. I have all the time later tonight to relax."
"So you agree? You'll stay here?"
I shrugged. "There's no difference so why not."
"Alright. Bakit? May gusto ka bang gawin mamayang hapon?"
"Hmm..."
Iginala ko ang mga mata sa hall kung nasaan ang iilang indoor sports center nila. Nagtagal iyon sa malaking double doors. Napalingon din siya roon bago kami nagkatinginan.
"How about bowling?"
"Bowling, then," he concluded.
Ilang sandali lang kaming nagpahinga pagkatapos kumain at dumiretso na kaagad kami sa hall. Royce sat on the long sofa, still relaxing from our heavy lunch while I was standing and stretching my arms in front of him.
"You think you'd win by warming up?" he smirked.
Ipinakita ko ang pag-irap ko sa kanya. "I just don't want to get injured."
He chuckled. Galing ang mga kamay at braso niya sa backrest ng sofa, naka kalat ay binaba niya at itinuko sa tuhod. He leaned closer and his eyes darkened.
"So you're not thinking of winning this? You lost your spirit after one losing match, huh?"
Parang walang ka wala iyon. If I yield and tell him that I don't care if I win, he'd laugh at me. At kapag naman sinabi kong competitive pa rin ako, ganoon din!
"Don't be so full of yourself, Royce. Pinagbigyan lang kita kanina."
"Oh really? Was that staged? Why were you pouting the whole lunch time then?" mas lalo lang siyang ngumisi.
"Well, there were some mistakes kaya hindi ko na sineryoso sa huli. Huwag kang feeling na magaling ka sa lahat ng pagkakataon."
He laughed. "Hindi ko sinabi 'yan. Ikaw ang nagsabi niyan, Sky. Magaling ako sa lahat ng pagkakataon."
"Whatever! Just shut up, Royce."
"Alright, my fiancee. I'll just shut up and beat you."
Sinimangutan ko siya at nakangisi naman siya sa akin.
Pumulot ako ng bola at nauna nang tumira. I frequented this place when I was young. Ganoon din sa ibang resorts namin, lagi'y sa mga sports center ako, kung hindi man sa spa. Mananalig ako sa kaalaman ko rito para matalo si Royce.
