Whispers In Shadows

20

"Since when did you know about it?" I asked Keith when she finally stopped walking and let go of me.

We are now in the parking space and no one is here aside from the both of us.

But instead of answering, she just shrugged.

"K!" I called her out.

K rolled her eyes. "It doesn't matter, A. I don't have a plan of meddling with your life anyway. It's your business, not mine," she said.

I sighed.

"I love him," I said.

She nodded. "Surely, you do. I know you won't risk it if you don't." She said, sitting at the parking's gutter. "Are you going to tell D about it?" she asked then.

I nodded. "She said she likes me for Dashiel. I just can't find my chance to tell her," I answered.

"You should tell her as soon as possible. She doesn't like to be the last person to be informed in things like this," she said.

"I know," I answered. "How about Dan?"

She shrugged. "You won't have a problem with him. He will like you for Dashiel more than any other girls," she answered.

And I can't help but be flattered hearing those, at least, one of my friends approves of my relationship. That's what I really want, a love that is accepted by the people I cherished the most.

"Let's go back inside. Dan's acting crazy already," she said, standing up while staring at her phone. Her brows were creased, it's probably because of Dandrev.

"Let's go," I agreed and we headed back to the party.

"Where have you two been?" Dionne asked us as soon as she saw us approaching.

I shrugged and said, "Parking."

"What did you do there?" she asked.

"Took a break from this crowd," Keith answered. "When will this end?" she added.

Dionne's brows furrowed. "Are you bored already?" she asked.

Keith rolled her eyes and put her arms around D's shoulder. "After the party, D. End this and start the real one," she said.

Dionne's eyes widened then, she smiled and her eyes twinkled. "Alright! I will tell the organizers," she said. "Excuse me," she added, then left.

I just shook my head. Surely, they will drink again!

I took out my phone and typed a message for Dashiel.

[They are planning for an after party.]

[That was Dan's idea.] He answered immediately.

[There will be drinks for sure.] I replied.

[Will you drink?] He asks.

I roamed around to look for him and I found him with his mom and papa Ae's table, looking at me as well.

[Stop staring at me, baby. You're getting really obvious.] I replied instead.

[I can't help, baby, I'm sorry. You're too beautiful to not stare at. But will you drink?] he texted back.

[Thanks for the compliment, Mr. Dela Torre. You look so handsome as well.] I replied.

[Thank you so much, baby. But please, answer my question.] he said.

I rolled my eyes. [Will you get mad if I drink? They will be drinking and surely, they will force me to drink too.] I asked instead.

I turned to look at him again and I saw how my baby looked so conflicted but sighed eventually.

I smiled as I read his text.

[I will join you so I can watch how much you will be drinking.]

[Don't worry, I won't act crazy later.] I replied.

[You should, baby. I don't think I can't resist you if you try to seduce me. I might give in and kiss you in front of them.] He texted back and when I looked at him, he's already smirking at me.

[We just did it earlier!] I replied and I could see him slightly laughing at his seat.

This guy, he learned a lot already. He got the guts now!

[You can't blame me, baby. You know I always want you.] He answered.

I rolled my eyes and replied. [Perv.]

He laughed again and I squinted my eyes.

[Baby, I have waited for you for years and now that you're already mine, I don't want to miss any chance I have to be with you.]

Oh, damn these butterflies inside me. They are starting to have a party again.

[We could have been together long ago if you didn't act like you will not like me when in fact, you're so whipped about me. You're head over heels in love with me.] I answered confidently.

He turned to me and arched his brow. [Baby, you're still too young.] He replied.

[I'm still young now, baby. Don't forget that you started finger-f*****g me when I was still seventeen.] I teased and I can see how fast his face turned red from embarrassment.

[Please also don't forget that you were asking me for s*x when you're still seventeen.] He fired back.

I turned to him with widened eyes, I then frowned when our eyes met. [Baby...] I replied but he laughed again.

Wow.

He also knows how to teased back now. And damn it! Of all the things he could tease me on, he really chose that one where I am most embarrassed.

Really, baby?

I glared at him.

[I'm sorry, baby.] He texted back.

[You're being mean.] I replied then looked at him to see what his reaction was.

But damn, my baby frowned like a kid.

[I don't mean it, baby. I'm sorry.] He texted back immediately.

[You do. I know.] I replied and my eyes widened when he suddenly stood from his seat and walked towards my direction.

He stopped by my side and leaned on to me. "I'm so sorry, baby." He said, giving me a soft kiss on my cheek.

And I was too shocked to even react.

"You two should stop flirting now if you don't want to get exposed." Keith suddenly said at our side.

Dashiel looked at her with brows furrowed.

"She knew about us," I told him.

Dashiel nodded, sliding his hand on the backrest of my chair. "I would be happier if everyone would know that she's mine," he said.

Keith turned to me and I just rolled my eyes, recovering from the shock he just gave me.

"Don't make me look like a bad guy," I said. "You should go back to your seat now before they notice your clinginess," I then told him.

He shrugged. "But are we good now?" he asked, leaning again to me.

I nodded.

"Alright. See you later," he said, kissing the top of my head before leaving.

K rolled her eyes and shook her head. "You better make up your mind now and tell them about your relationship. Your man deserves that," she said.

I sighed and said, "I know."

Those were the last words she told me before the debut party ended and the after party started. It was held at the hotel's pool area. Five tables were arranged at the pool side and at the side of the tables was an inflatable pool that was filled with different kinds of alcoholic beverages.

I just sighed and shook my head upon seeing it. They are really ready to turn themselves into being an alcoholic.

"Are you going to drink?" I asked Dashiel when we met at the buffet of finger foods beside the pool of drinks.

"Are you going to let me drink?" He asked instead.

I arched my brow at him but nodded eventually. It's his sister's birthday and one of the rare times he will have a time to have fun.

"Just don't drink too much, alright?" I said.

His side lips rose up and said, "I should be the one telling you that."

I rolled my eyes. "I won't drink too much, okay?" I said, glancing at the pool.

I heard him chuckle and when I turned to look at him again, he still had that happy grin on his face. "Alright then. I will just have at least two bottles of beer," he said.

"What?" I asked, arching my brow still.

I knew how low his alcohol tolerance was and surely, a bottle would be more than enough.

He shook his head. "I just love you so much," he said, still chuckling.

My butterflies, once more, flatters again.

Damn it!

The after party started and I chose to sit in the corner, peacefully sipping on my bottle of beer when Dan came and sat a chair away from me.

"You got close to Kuya Dash," he said.

My heart is beating fast with that.

"And what are you trying to imply?" I asked, trying to pretend that his words didn't make me nervous.

Fuck.

Won't this night end?

He shrugged. "I just noticed," he said.

I rolled my eyes and didn't comment on that. I can't speak anymore, my voice would shake if I do.

But then, Dan stared at me. "Are you dating my brother?" He asked, eyes full of seriousness and curiosity.

'Yes.'

I really wanted to answer but my mind decided to say otherwise.

"No, Dan. I'm not dating your brother. Why would you think I'm dating him?" I said, creasing my brows to show him that I'm offended by his words.

I gulped on my beer after that.

My heart is beating so fast that I think I'm lacking some oxygen.

Dan didn't say anything, instead, he shrugged then stood and left me alone.

I took a deep breath.

"Damn it!" I murmured to myself.

The party goes on with me staying at my seat. Dashiel didn't try to approach me and remained in his seat together with some of their family friends that joined the after party. Nina Sierra asked them to join probably.

And when the night gets deeper and I feel bored by just myself. I decided to leave. I passed through Dashiel's table but he was too engrossed with what the people beside him were saying to even notice me.

I understand.

So, I headed straight inside the hotel and hopped the elevator, pressed the button where our rooms are located. I will be sharing a room with D and k, but before going straight there, I will go to Papa Ae's room to check on him.

But when I opened his room I was surprised to see Ninang and Papa drinking at the balcony and what she said hurt me so bad.

"I only wanted one girl for my Dashiel and it is Bianca, you know her, right?" he told papa.

"Yeah. Your best friend's daughter," Papa answered, nodding.