Aren't We All Liars? [Vendetta Series #1]

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

That Criminal Law 1 quiz was no joke. I reached a point na yung literal na definition nalang ng provisions ang pinaglalagay ko kahit na ang tanong naman ay kung paano magiging criminally liable ang dalawang kliyente kong accessories to the crime of murder.

Sana naman bigyan ako ng partial points ni Atty. Castañar dito. Kahit 0.5 points lang. Napabuntong-hininga ako. Criminal Law is definitely not my strongest suit.

Nang narealize kong wala na talaga akong mailalabas pa sa utak ko, nauna ko nang pinasa ang yellow sheet kay Prof Castañar. This just means I have to work double time in this course. I can't fail. Heck, I can't even afford mediocrity!

After class, dumiretsyo na akong library upang simulan ang Legal History paper ko. I took out my airpods before playing Lo-Fi music in the background. May study playlist pa ako para mastimulate yung brain cells ng utak ko habang nagsusulat.

Hindi ko na namalayan ang oras. Nagulat nalang ako at may kamay na tumapik sa balikat ko.

Bago ko pa mahulaan kung sino ito, tumawa na siya sa likod ko.

"Santino?" I asked. Mamaya ibang tao pala eh.

"Hi. Kanina ka pa?" He asked.

"Yup. But it's fine!" I showed him my laptop. "I finished my paper while waiting for you."

Nginitian niya ako. "That's great. Let's go?" He asked as I packed my things from the library desk.

I followed him all the way to the parking lot before telling him I didn't have my car with me. I asked my mom's driver to bring me to Malcolm today so I would have an excuse to ride with Santino on the way to our date.

The more alone time I spend with him, the more information I can get and the more chances I can lure him in.

He opened the door for me before riding shotgun in his Black Range Rover. His car was immaculately clean and spotless. I guess Santino here is a clean freak. His veins protruded as he gripped the steering wheel tightly. His other arm was resting on my back seat as he maneuvered the car outside the parking lot.

I did my research before-hand and turns out, Santi is a fan of wine. He asked me where we were going to have our date so I suggested we'd dine at a famous Spanish restaurant in Makati. Barcino.

Once we entered the restaurant, I caught a'lot of people staring at us. I'm just not sure if it's because they know he's the son of the Senate President or because he's just too good-looking.

Santino was wearing a light blue Ralph Lauren button-down shirt that fitted his arms perfectly. His black slacks, armani belt and shades topped his mysterious aura. Mukha siyang artista. I would have probably swooned at his gracious looks if he were someone else.

But he's not.

We were gestured to a table for two. Santino ordered Paella Negra, Gambas Al Ajillo, Cauliflower Cheese, and Chorizo Iberico for us. For our drinks, I ordered Sangria, while he requested an entire bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.

I see he likes red wine.

After the waitress left us, Santino finally started a conversation with me. "I'm sure you've had a'lot of boyfriends in the past. Is there anyone who has taken you here before?"

Wow. Diretsyong boyfriend agad yung usapan eh.

"On the contrary, I've actually had zero boyfriends." I said innocently at him.

He seemed satisfied with my answer. "Flings then?"

The waiter arrived shortly with our drinks on hand.