Enter Me, Engineer ✅ [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 7

I used not to be affected by anyone but what he just said made me blush and thinking why he would do that? It's just fine with me!

"O—okay," The only word I could utter. I heard him chuckled and then I feel him braiding my hair. "What are you doing?"

"Braiding you?" He continue what he's doing and we both stay silent for while.

"If ever..." I trailed off and looked at him that made him stop braiding my hair. "Would you like me?"

I can't even explain why I asked that. Bigla nalang pumasok sa isipan ko at lumabas sa bibig ko.

"Hindi ko kailanman hiniling na magkagusto sa isang maharot na babae..." He looked at me while saying those words.

I can feel my heart throbbed in pain but I immediately make my face calm even I can feel myself hurting by his words. I know! Mataas ang isang katulad niya at hindi ko siya kayang abutin kahit anong gawin ko.

"Celes—"

"It's okay! I'm just asking. Not that I like you but I just want to ask because maybe curious?" I laugh and pretend that it's not big deal but of course it does!

Sa nakalipas na buwan ay wala na akong naging lalaki dahil alam ko sa sarili ko na may gusto na ako sa kanya! Damn! I thought it was just an attraction or lust but when we're together, I feel like I'm slowly melting by his sweetness and care!

"No! It's not wh—"

"Siguro umuwi ka na muna. Gabi na din," Ngumiti ako at umalis sa kandungan niya. I help him stood up but I know he can because he's strong enough!

"Celestine," He called my name and held my hand. His one arm encircled around my waist as he pulled me towards him. "I would possibly like you in any way. You're an exception for that rule of mine, Tine..."

I just smiled and push his chest gently. I'm sure he just only saying that for me not to hurt but I know I'm not an exception. And I will never be like by him.

"Sige na.. Umuwi ka na," I said and open the door for him to leave dahil habang tumatagal siya dito ay bumibigat ang dibdib ko. Pakiramdam ko ay lalabas na ang luha ko. Damn!

"I—I will see you tomorrow. Goodnight," He kissed my forehead and the only thing I could do is cage my heart inside my chest.

Hanggang sa makaalis siya ay ang tanging magawa ko lang ay ang tumayo habang ninanamnam ang halik niya sa noo ko. I could feel that I will lose my heart to him and I don't want it.

I turn on my phone and I saw how messages flash on the screen. I open one of it and it was from Clark.

From: Clark

        Hey babe! Want to go out with me?

I typed 'yes' because air is what I need right now. Baka sakaling makalimutan ko panandali si Kuenzier. At baka kapag nanatili ako sa loob ng condo ko ay hindi ko mapigilan at umiyak pa ako.

I wear a black croptop and white jeans. I just put a liptint and a blush-on. I close all the windows and the lights before getting outside. Madilim na at wala ng masyadong tao sa floor kung nasaan ang condo unit ko. I enter the elevator and go to the parking lot and saw Clark waiting for me there. I smiled at him and wave.

"Buti pumayag ka," He said and open his car. I mumble my thank you before went inside his car.

"Clark, pwede bang huwag muna ngayon? I just need a fresh air to breath." Nilingon ko siya at malamlam na nginitian.

"Me too. I just want to be with you," Clark smiled and maneuver the car. I didn't ask anything, I just let him drive the car until it stopped.

"We're here," Anunsyo niya at lumabas ng kotse bago ako pinagbuksan ng pinto.

The cold wind immediately touch my face that made me relaxed. I can see the city lights infront of me. I don't know where were we but I'm thankful to he brought me here. It relax me a bit.

"Mind telling what's on your pretty mind?" Tanong niya. Umakyat siya sa bubong ng kotse niya at tinulungan din akong umakyat.

"Nagkagusto ka na ba?" Panimula ko at nakita ko kung paano siya natigilan. I can hear that his breathing stop because of my question.

"Hell, yeah!" Sagot niya at kinuha ang kamay ko. "It's you, Tine..."

"I like someone else, Clark." I shooked my head and pull my hand away from him. Natahimik kaming dalawa at tanging tunog ng pang-gabing ibon ang tanging naririnig sa paligid namin.

"I know. It's Kuenzier, right?"

I looked at him, shock. He just smiled and pull me closer to him, just enough to hug me.

We both stay silent for awhile. I took out my phone and took a picture with our hands like we're trying to reach the sky. I post it on my i********: and tag Clark.

"You're the moon that I can't reach." I put it as my caption. Clark saw it and he chuckled.

"May hugot!" Tumawa siya at humilig sa balikat ko.

My phone vibrated and I nearly drop my jaw when I saw that I was from Kuenzier.

From: Kuenzier

       Where are you? I came back at your condo because I left my wallet but you're not there and then I saw your post. You're with Clark?

I didn't reply and just read again his message. He could just enter my condo and get what he need because he knows my passcode! Why the hell he didn't get inside?

Suddenly, Kuenzier's name suddenly flash on my screen and he's calling! Nataranta ako at aksidente na napindot ang amswer button.

"Celestine.." He mumbled my name as I swallowed hard.

"K—Kuenzier," I uttered his name. Clark is just watching me while I even don't know what to do or what to say.

"Pinaalis mo ba ako para makasama siya? Ayaw mo na ba akong kasama? Pero hindi pwede! Tutor mo pa ako. Dapat hindi nalang pala ako umalis eh!" May pagtatampo sa boses niya.

"Gusto ko lang magpahangin," I said. I try to hide all of my emotion. I try to hide the bitterness and I thank myself because I succeed.

"I can accompany you if you say so! Atsaka pa, may rooftop ang building! Hindi na kailangan pang lumayo! Just say you just don't want to be with me because he's better than me!" Pagkatapos no'n ay ibinaba niya ang linya.

Natameme ako dahil sa tampo at inis na nakalakip sa boses niya. I know! It's my fault pero paano ako magpapahangin na siya ang kasama ko kung siya din mismo ang iniiwasan ko?

"You look shock. Anong sinabi?" Tanong ni Clark kaya't napalingon ako sa kanya.

I sigh and put my phone inside my pocket. "He's pissed. Sabi niya ay kaya naman daw niya akong samahan. He don't know that I want to breath a fresh air because I was hurt by his words."

"Ano bang sinabi niya?" He asked again. I didn't mind though.

"He doesn't like flirty woman. Kahit naman gusto ko siya ay ayaw kong magbago. Atsaka pa, kaibigan lang ang turing niya sa akin. He doesn't know I like him," I shrugged while bitterness eat my whole heart and mind. Friends. Yeah, just friends.

Pero kung makapagsalita naman kasi siya akala mo higit pa doon ang relasyon namin eh! Nakakasira ng ulo ang umasa tapos bandang huli ay kaibigan lang pala!

"Lesson learned. 'Wag magmahal ng kaibigan. Masasaktan ka lang," He chuckled. Patalon siyang bumaba at inalalayan din akong bumaba.

Kahit na bumaba ay hindi pa rin kami umuuwi dahil ayaw ko pa. Gusto ko pang makita ang ilaw sa syudad sa pwesto namin. It's so relaxing and comforting.

"Celestine..." Clark uttered my name so I immediately look at him. "Would you allow me to court you?"

Natulala ako sa kanya. Hindi makapag-isip kung ano ang isasagot dahil sa biglaan ang pagsabi niya no'n. Alam niya naman na may gusto akong iba pero bakit sisiksik pa siya?

"Clark, you do kn—"

"I do know. Since the first day, I admire you. I always try to flirt with you and that one night with you is the best night ever! I want to prove to you that it's you I want and not just your body," He kneel infront of me and under the stars and sky, he said; "Can I court you?"

I think deeply. I don't want to hurt him nor make him fall for me deeply. Pero ang sabi niya ay papatunayan niya at wala siyang sinabi na makikipag-agawan siya. Would I let him? Would I let him court me?

Would I give him a chance even I like someone else? Would I?

Naputol lang ang pag-iisip kong iyon ng may tumikhim mula sa likuran ko. I know that voice! I know who the f**k is it!

"Let's go home, Tine.." Kuenzier uttered as he swiftly encircled his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to his body.