To Catch A Dream (Architect Series #1)

❛ two ❜

"Ang galing talaga ng utak mo, Melanie! Myghad, Damien is so sweet!" Devi giggled.

"Oh God! I am drooling over Gener's body!"

"Duh, I'm brilliant. I can make move na kay Sheal," Melanie responded.

Nanatiling tikom ang aking bibig. Hindi ko alam kung ano'ng maishe-share ko sa kanilang chika dahil hindi pa rin ako nakakalipat sa condo ni Fabian pero napag-usapan na namin 'yon at mamaya ay susunduin niya ako para makalipat.

Well, we haven't yet started the game. Sina Devi, walang pinalagpas na araw dahil nagsimula agad silang tatlo pero ako, kailangan ko muna pag-isipan dahil mas'yadong awkward kung lilipat agad ako sa condo ni Fabian.

And kapag nalaman 'to nina Mommy, hindi ko na talaga alam. Buti na lang talaga at nasa Bataan sila. I am living in a condo simula no'ng dito na ako nag-aral sa Manila.

"Kapag talaga na-fall 'tong si Sheal sa akin, gago, dream come true!"

I laughed and talked with them. Pinag-usapan namin ang ibang bagay. Nang matapos ang buong klase, halos hindi na sila makalakad nang maayos dahil sa sundo nilang tatlo. Excited na excited silang nag-ayos ng sarili dahil makikita na naman nila 'yong mga partners nila.

Napairap ako. Sinabi ko kay Fabian na saka namin sisimulan ang laro, kapag nasa condo na niya ako. Hindi rin ako nagpapasundo dahil may ibang buhay 'yong tao. Hindi rin naman alam nina Melanie kung ano na ang nangyayari dahil sabi namin no'n, walang pakialamanan.

I feel exhausted when I arrived in my condo. Nakahanda na ang luggage ko na nasa gilid ng kama. I texted Fabian my condo's location at sandaling pumikit. I am really tired because of school works. I really want to rest but I can't.

Napadilat ako when I heard a ding-dong sound. It was from my door. I guess it is Fabian. Weekend lang naman pumupunta ang mga kaibigan ko rito, kapag may sleepover.

I walked toward the door and quickly opened it. Fabian greeted me with his big smile on his pretty lips. I lowered my gaze to distract my sight. Grabe naman 'to, alam kong guwapo siya pero huwag muna! Easy ka lang, Vena!

"Are you ready?" He asked me with his deep voice.

"Ready since last night," I pointed my luggage and he chuckles.

"Gusto mo na agad akong ma-fall?" He wiggles his eyebrows. "Pa'no ba 'yan? Girls are more fragile than boys. Ikaw agad ang mafa-fall dito."

"Pardon?" I rolled my eyes. "Just so you know, it is hard to tame my heart so please, try harder, dUh."

"And ops, boys are more fragile than boys," nilapit ko ang mukha ko sa kan'ya at ngumiti nang matamis.

Nakita ko kung paano umigting ang kan'yang panga noong bahagyang lumayo ako. His lips formed into a thin line. Umiwas siya nang tingin at naglakad sa kinaroroonan ng aking luggage. Hindi niya ako pinansin hanggang sa marating na namin ang basement at pumasok siya agad sa kotse niya pagkatapos niyang ilagay ang luggage ko sa trunk.

"Oh, Fabian, what is your problem?" I asked out of frustration. Naglakad siya papasok ng building, pretending that he didn't hear me.

I am behind him and he is not talking with me! I am trying to get his attention but he's not even glancing at my side. Well, fuck everything! Basta para sa 40,000, magtitiis ako sa kan'ya!

"Fabian, wait me!" I shouted.

I am wearing my 5 inches heels and his pace were bigger than his normal pace. I can clearly see that he's avoiding me. Ayaw niya nang naaabutan ko siya.

What the fuck is his problem?

I crossed my arms over my chest. Napasimangot ako. If he doesn't want to talk with me, then fine! Akala ko pa naman iba siya sa mga kaibigan niya because of his soft features! Panakip lang pala 'yon sa pangit niyang ugali!

"You will sleep on this couch," malamig ang kan'yang boses nang sabihin 'yon.

Binitiwan lang niya sa gilid ang aking luggage. Hindi niya na ako pinansin at naglakad papunta sa isang silid. I shouted, a very loud shout, from the bottom of my lungs because of irritation.

Nakakainis! Ang ganda ganda ng mga partners nina Devi tapos ako parang ewan lang na moody! Kanina lang ang ayos ayos namin tapos ngayon, hindi namamansin!

"What the hell is your problem?" Inis niyang tanong nang makalabas. He's wearing a white plain v-neck shirt and a boxer.

"Bakit hindi mo ako kinakausap?! At saka bakit mo ako rito papatulugin sa couch?! Buti pa si Damien, he behaved like a perfect and a handsome gentleman!"

"Edi ro'n ka kay Damien," mariin niyang saad.

"Why did you choose me as your partner in the first place?!" I rolled my eyes. "You can't even take care of me properly! You are treating me like a stranger!"

"Aren't you a stranger?"

"I am not! Duh, you know me! You even told them that you want me to be your partner in this game." Maldita kong sagot.

"You are still a stranger to me," his jaw clenched.

"Excuse me, Fabian, but my name is Venus Arleth Ocampo! Oh, I am not a stranger to you anymore," I smirked.

"Really? Is that the reason of your tantrums?" He slowly walked towards me. He lowered his head to reach my ear. "Do you really want to sleep with me in the same bed?"

"W-why? It's okay naman, ah! Melanie and Sheal were sleeping together!" I stammered because of awkwardness. I can almost feel his warm breath! It is touching my ear, down to my neck.

"Oh, my Venus is demanding again," he smiled sheepishly.

"I am not demanding! I am just suggesting!" I defended myself.

"Hindi ako mahilig sa demanding," he whispered. "But why is it so cute when you are demanding to me? It was like you are begging for my affections and you want us to cuddle," he said.

I tilted my head to divert my attention. I licked my lower lip to distract myself from smiling. Huminga ako nang malalim. Feeling ko gusto nang lumabas ng puso ko sa bilis ng kabog nito.

"I don't care if you don't like my personality. As long as hindi ka nao-offend sa ginagawa ko, I won't change myself just for you."

"Who said I don't like your personality? I hate maarte, demanding, loud people but I think, I am starting to love it now," he smirked. "Only if ikaw ang gumagawa no'n sa akin."

I stared at him. I don't know if it is a part of his game, our game, but I know how to control my emotion. Hindi ako bumibigay agad!

"Is that so? Can I sleep beside you now?" I pouted and do some cute movements.

"If that is what my Venus want, then she can sleep beside his Fabian." He wiggles his eyebrows.