Wicked Witch

Chapter 35

Monday came pretty quickly and I decided to come to work early. I wanted to finish my workload so I can be free to go later to see Zara. Inayos ko na ang mga gamit ko sa taas ng study table at isinilid iyon sa bag.

I picked up my wristwatch on top of my dresser and wear it before having one last look in front of the mirror and got out. Lumabas na ako ng unit saka dire-diretsong naglakad sa elevator. Saktong pasara na ito kaya't maagap kong iniharang ang kamay. Mabilis ko nga lamang iyon pinagsisihan nang makita kung sino ang mag-isa na nasa loob niyon.

There in his jet-black corporate attire, clean-shaven face, and neat haircut, was the devil himself. He's wearing his rectangular-rimmed glasses that always make my insides tremble indiscreetly.

Maayos ang tindig at diretso ang tingin na nakatunghay siya sa akin. His eyes are void of emotion. I can't see even a hint of slight surprise in it when he saw me standing there in front of him. Saglit na nagtaka pa ako sa timpla niya. Ngunit nang maalala ang diskusyon namin kahapon ay saka ko naintindihan na baka galit pa rin siya sa akin dahil doon.

Hindi ko alam kung ilang segundo pa akong hindi nakabawi agad nang tapunan niya ng tingin ang relong pambisig.

Then he boredly raised his eyes back at me again and said, "Are you going in or not?"

I scowled because of the coldness of his voice and just got inside.

He's still the same. He'd still always get grumpy and have little mood swings. I get that he already has a cold demeanor, even before. He's just different when it comes to me. But seeing him being his old self again just renew some memories of him that I already hushed for so long.

Ipinilig ko ang ulo.

I stood inches away from him as possible. The elevator dings as it closes and the awkward silence just started to envelope the both of us.

I unconsciously scrunched up my nose when his manly perfume automatically welcomed my nostrils as we waited for the lift to reach the right floor. We just stood there, unmoving.

Nakatuon lamang ang mga mata naming pareho sa harap kung saan nakikita namin ang repleksyon ng isa't isa at hindi ko mawari kung sa akin nakasentro ang masama niyang tingin.

What the hell is his problem?

Humigpit ang kapit ko sa suot na bag sa kanang balikat at ngali ngaling ihampas ko iyon sa kaniya. Ngunit napansin ko ang mas matalim na pagsunod ng mga mata niya sa kamay ko.

The huge diamond in my engagement ring shines bright on the reflection right in front of us.

I heard him hissed.

"An October bride, huh?", puno ng pagkasarkastiko niyang sambit.

Hindi ko maiwasang magtaas ng kilay dahil hindi ko alam kung paano niya nalaman. I just heard it from Ashton last night so how come he also knew about it already?

I scoffed.

"Chismoso ka na rin?", painsulto kong saad pabalik.

"What happened to your 'not marrying for convenience'?", he mocked.

Napahilot ako sa sentido dahil pinapainit na naman niya ang dugo ko.

"Don't start, Zardeleja. Ang aga aga pa.", I warned him.

Like really? Hindi pa siya tapos? Was he really that butthurt because of what I told him yesterday?

I heaved a deep breath. I really have to remind myself to have patience. I still have plans for today. At kapag sinira pa ni Levi ang disposisyon ko ngayon ay baka hindi iyon matuloy.