June ( Gugma Series 3)

Chapter 35: The Truth

Chapter 35: The Truth

"I still need to meet with Mr. Aboitiz later," pagpapaalam ko kay Angelo habang nagdadrive siya papunta ng Waterfront Hotel. Nag check-in daw sila roon kagabi dahil kinulit siya ng kinulit ng batang nasa bisig ko, excited na raw kasi siyang makita ako.

She's sleeping soundly now because she's exhausted from walking and running around the airport waiting for me, and she's also full from the milk she drinks.

"Take your time. Argus will most likely invite you to dinner." His gaze is fixed on the highway.

"No. Babalik din kaagad ako after ng meeting namin."

"Hindi mo sure. You know him better than I do." He smirked as he cast a quick glance at me.

"Ayaw ko nang pumagitna sa dalawang iyon. Nakakapagod silang payuhan. Mag-aaway, maghihiwalay at magbabalikan ulit. Matutulog na lang ako kaysa sayangin ang laway ko sa kapapayo sa kanila."

Natatawa at napapailing si Angelo sa naririnig niya mula sa akin. "Right, magbalikan sila kung gusto talaga nila. Kung ayaw, huwag na nating pilitin."

Hinilot ko ang sentido ko dahil umaatake na naman ang sakit ng ulo ko sa hangover. Dumagdag pa sa sakit ng ulo ko ang lalakeng nasa Airport kanina. He's taking over my thoughts once more, and I'm not happy about it. I took a deep breath and decided to amuse myself by staring out the window at the now progressive province of Cebu.

Stunning architecture can be found everywhere. The road has been widened, and I noticed a railway bridge from above us. Natapos na pala iyon? I'm impressed!

We pulled over to the hotel's valet parking and he brought out my luggage and shoulder bag. Karga ko naman si Angela at nakasipsip siya sa hintuturo niya habang natutulog. Hinalikan ko ang noo niya at bahagyang pinunasan ang pawis na namumuo roon.

Pagdating namin sa room 2310 ay maingat ko siyang inilapag sa Queen size bed. I set the air conditioner to a comfortable temperature and place two pillows on either side of Angela. I then took my clothes and went inside the bathroom to take a warm bath to relax my tired body and mind.

Pagkatapos kong magbihis ay lumabas na ako.  Angelo has already entered the bedroom and is gently tapping Angela's little hips. I stood at the door's corner, staring at them in awe. Agad na sumilay sa aking labi ang ngiti dahil kapag aalisin ni Angelo ang kamay niya sa pagtatapik sa hita ni Angela ay hihilain ng huli ang kamay niya para magpatapik ulit.

"Sinanay mo kasi," mahina kong sabi.

I heard him laugh a little.

"Ikaw ang nagsanay dito," sisi niya.

"The pretty girl is already fast asleep. Conscious lang ang utak niya  na may katabi siya kaya magpapatapik talaga 'yan."

Napailing na lang siya habang titig na titig kay Angela.

I then positioned the chair in front of the vanity mirror and applied light make-up to my face. I now prefer a lighter shade of lipstick, such as pink nude lipstick.. Sinuklay ko lang ng ilang beses ang buhok ko habang titig na titig ako sa mukha ko. I already have fine lines on my forehead, which irritates me. I shook my head to clear my mind of any thoughts that had entered it. Inabot ko ang hand cream at ipinahid sa kamay kong visible na ang veins dahil sa pagiging chef ko. But I'm proud of myself because it's not a flaw for me. It represents how hard I've worked to advance my career.

"Your hair suits you," Angelo commented.

"I know right."

I noticed him staring at me. "Baka next time, magpapakalbo ka na."