Hatid

H: Chapter 32

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"Meeting? Meeting 'yon!?" Giit ni Greta nang napahinto sa lakad-pabalik niya sa condo ni Loki. Hindi na namin kayang magtagal sa mall dahil baka makita pa namin sila.

"H-He said it was a meeting for a presentation." I said trying to calm my voice.

"Putanginang Max 'yon!" Mura ni Greta at nasapo ang noo. Habang may sinasabi siya, naalala ko ang nakita ko kanina.

Si Max... na kasama si Viv.

"Can you calm down for a sec?" Ani ni Loki kay Greta nang nilahad niya sa 'kin ang isang basong tubig.

"Paano ako kakalma Loki? Naranasan ko na 'yan! Kitang kita doon na nagtatawanan at naghawak kamay pa!" Giit ni Greta. "Sige sabihin mo sa 'kin ngayon kung paanong kumalma."

Hindi ko namalayang tumutulo na pala ang mga luta sa 'king mata.

"Don't assume to much." Napakunot noo si Greta at akmang magsasalita pero mabilis itong naputol ni Loki. "We aren't sure okay? We may misunderstood everything that may lead into their break up." Kita ang pagkontrol ni Loki sa kaniyang boses.

"Tangina naman." Sabi ni Greta at padabog na naglakad palabas sa condo.

"Greta..." I called here but it was too late.

"Just give her time to freshen up." Loki said as he sat on the chair and massage his temple.

"L-Loki hindi naman totoo ang sinabi ni Greta 'di ba?" Mahinang sabi ko at patuloy ang pagtulo ng luha sa 'king mata pero agad ko itong pinunasan.

He starred at me then sighed. "I don't know and I also don't want to assume."

"H-Hindi magagawa 'yon ni Max." I said and look away. "Viv and he are just classmates and friends, that's it."

"You know the girl he's with?" He asked and I nodded.

"She's my best friend." May tumakas na luha sa 'king mata. "My best friend since grade school."

"Maybe," napatingin ako kay Loki. "Maybe their really having a meeting. It's normal for friends to laugh and hold hands right?"

He has a point. Did I assumed that much? I trust Max and so do he.

"Can I ask you a favor?" I asked and he shifted on his seat.

"Anything for you, Tina."

"Could the both of you accompany me?" I asked and his brows furrowed.

"Sure. Where?"

"Home."

I found myself quiet while seating at the backseat of Loki's car, heading to Mom's.

"Tangina, hindi talaga maalis sa isip ko 'yung kanina eh." Reklamo ni Greta sa front seat at napatingin sa 'kin sa mirror. I raised a brow and gazed outside.