Chapter 7.2
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Chapter 7.2
Madaling araw na ng dumaong ang yatch na lulan si Bernard at Clarissa. They went straight to the parking area where their car was parked.
Parehong tikom ang kanilang mga bibig. They knew something has changed from the way they would treat each other. Tila parang bagong kakilalang kaibigan o kakampi ang nakita nila ngayon sa isa't isa.
"Ahm.." Bernard trying to break the silence between them.
"Ahm, I guess we can part ways? See you sa Manila Con?" dugtong ng binata.
Akma ng sanang tatalikod ang binata pasakay sa kanyang ng magsalita si Clarissa
"Wait." pagpigil niya rito
Hindi inaasahan ni Bernard ang muling pagtawag ng dalaga sa kanya. It was as if he heard Aina calling him back.
"Yes-"
Nakayuko si Clarissa na tila nahihiya. Ngunit naiisip niya lahat ng masamang nagawa niya kay Bernard at hindi mapakali ang isip niya. She is guilty and she just can't let it pass by.
"T-thank you, for this night. And sorry ulit." mahinahon niyang tugon.
Nginitian naman siya ng binata.
"Wala yun." and he heave a breath "Kalimutan na natin sana ang mga masamang namagitan sa atin. I guess it is safe now that we can be friends?" medyo mahiya-hiyang tanong niya sa dalaga.
He offered his hands as a sign of peace offering. Madali naman itong tinanggap ng dalaga.
"See you soon." paalam nito bago tuluyan patakbuhin ang kanyang kotse.
Bakas sa mga labi ni Bernard ang tuwa. Abot tenga ang ngiti niya habang siya ay nagmamaneho pauwi ng condo niya. Hindi niya maipaliwanag ang nararamdaman, pero isa lang ang sigurado siya - that woman is something not to mess with. Hindi niya na nais pang lapitan ito para lamang sa init ng katawan na nararamdaman. Clarissa is something - very different from all the girls he's been with and he has to learn more about her.
"Ah damn woman! You're making me crazy" aniya sa kanyang isip.
***
"Bro, okay ka lang ba? Bakit kanina ka pa paikot-ikot diyan?" naguguluhang tanong ni Yael kay Bernard. Kanina pa ito paikot-ikot sa kanyang opisina. Tatayo, uupo. Lalakad, uupo muli and the journey continues.
Hindi napapansin ni Bernard ang mga tawag sa kanya ni Yael, bagkus hindi mawala sa isip niya si Clarissa. It is like there is something in her that reminds him of Aina.
"No she can't be" he said in his mind.
"Hoy, napapaano ka ba?" muling hirit ni Yael.
Napabalikwas ito ng tingin. "Wala ito. Just thinking of something."
"Wow. Didn't saw you think this deep, man. I can't believe what I am seeing now." Yael while clapping his hands.
Natawa lamang ito. Ngunit sa ngayon ayaw niya muna magbigay ng kahit anong clue kay Yael.
"Tell you what. Don't mind me, Man. Mas pakelaman mo si Zea. I know you're into her." he whisked the attention away from him.
"Well, yeah. Actually the woman is sexy and is demure at the same time. And is a good writer too." Yael suddenly got into discussion with his love interest and forgots about his questions to Bernard.
Deep inside his mind, he's still thinking about Clarissa. She is ruining his mind right now and he needed to whisk her away and focus on his main goal, that is to get her laid into his bed and succumb into his prowess.
***
"Good Morning, Clarissa, anak" bati ng kanyang ina. Nasa mansyon si Clarissa ngayon at doon na nagpalipas ng kanyang weekend. Nakahain na ang breakfast.
"Would you want some coffee, dear?" her mom offered her.
"I'm good Ma, ikaw you should eat too, bawal ka malipasan at nag gagamot ka pa" sabi nito habang kumukuha ng breakfast.
"Asan si Dad?" kapag kuwa'y napansin niyang wala ito.
"Well, another meeting daw. Lagi na lang. Every weekend nawawala." may lungkot na batid na mama niya.
Hindi na ito inalala pa ni Clarissa dahil paniguradong may mga kausap na naman ito sa business dealings niya.
She suddenly thought of Bernard. Naalala niya na bukas na ng gabi ang manila convention. Alam niya na pupunta rin ito sa even at magkikita silang muli.
She bit her lip with sudden anticipation she felt. Biglaang nanumbalik sa kanya ang mga naganap noong unang convention na dinaluhan nilang dalawa. It was that feeling the electrifying moment when he pinned her to the wall.
That day was her worst, but now things are different between her and Bernard, and she thinks that worst could be her best.
She thought that best moments were only the moments she shared with Andrew. Pero lahat yun ay unti unti ng naglaho. She is now ready to face the life without that man.
"Ma, I will have to leave for manila this afternoon. Are you sure you don't want me to call dad?"
"Yes, anak. Narito naman ang nurse ko, she can attend my needs for me."
Nginitian niya ang ina. How lucky she was to have a mom like her. She will do everything to make sure na gagaling ang mama niya sa sakit nito.
***
Clarissa went to Glorietta to pick up the custom made gown she will wear at the convention. It really was a hassle travelling from and to their mansyon kaya dumiretso na sya dito para kunin ang mga dapat kunin.
She was seated on a coffee shop when suddenly on her panoramic view angle she saw a familiar figure.
"Daddy?" she said.
Laking gulat ng dalaga ng makita ang daddy nito sa mall. And to think he is not a person who will go here, what is he doing here.
Mas hindi inasahan ni Clarissa ang mga sumunod niyang nasilayan.
A woman, almost as same as her age hugged and kissed her dad on the cheeks.
She is bringing with her lots of shopping bags.
Clarissa was stunned. Hindi niya alam kung anong pakiramdam niya. Is her dad cheating on her mom?
She almost dropped her cup because of this surprise.
Hindi niya aakalain na magagawa ito ng daddy niya sa mama niya. Is it because her mom is sick and he can just do what he wants?
Halong gigil at galit ang nararamdaman niya ngayon. Alam niyang magtutuos sila ng Daddy niya sa susunod na magkikita sila.
Clarissa took her camera and captured this ill moment. "Evidence is well served with iced coffee" she said before she stormed out of the store.
*To be continued
Thank you for waiting. I aplogized for updating sooo late. May work po ako and this is still my past time. I hope you are with me until i finished this book. Thank u readers. Me ❤️u all
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