Sunshine's Own Eclipse

Kabanata 4

Nasa karenderya nanaman ako. Kaharap ang dahilan kong bakit ako nasa sitwasyon ko. Naka ngisi lang siya sakin. I was so wrong when I said that he's not talkative because to the contrary he is.

" You keep on staring at me. You should eat your food Solana. "

Sinamaan ko lang siya nang tingin at kumain na din. I was a fine restaurant just hours ago with this same face but different. Nakakalito? Oo.

" Why are you really in this place Sigmund?"

Natigilan siya and let out a deep sigh. I can't just stay here and say nothing. I just said yes to the man who's looking for him. I just said yes to a contract that I have less to gain to.

I am not dumb to not know now that he run away from home and he's family is looking for him.

" It's not the right time for you to know Solana. Besides are we even friends?" Napangaga ako sa sinabi niya. How dare him! Hindi paba kami magkaibigan sa lagay na ito?

" You can't sit with me and peacefully eat your dinner in front of me if we're not friends! You! Duckhead!" I was supposed to cursed him but it's not appropriate so no.

"Where living in the same roof" dagdag ko pa.

" Hahaha kidding, I won't be sitting here too if we're not friends."

He's really an asshole. But having a friend isn't so bad. Ngayon lang ako nagkaroon nang kaibigan. But doesn't this complicate things. I am friends with him, living with him and I have a boyfriend who looks exactly like him.

If Sigmund always look like a mafia boss with his corporate dressing. Kale in the other hand looks like a cold heartless CEO. Not just by looks but he's really cold.

God Lord, why am I in this situation. Thinking that I may have made wrong decision by living with Sigmund, signing a contract with I believe is his brother Kale Sant Philips. The Philips is starting to make a life here outside of my Lolo Emilio's wall is dangerous and this is a very big challenge to me.

Swerte pa ako sa lagay na ito dahil wala pang ginagawa ang pamilya ko para pakialaman ang sitwasyon ko.

" You looked troubled Solana. I won't ask questions but if something is really bothering you. There's always a way to find an exit in any situation but face it instead of running away from it. It's the right thing and it will not be very easy."

I can see the sincerity in his eyes. No it was more of a guilt. I wonder why he ran away.

" I always thought you are one a asshole and a jerk. Mukha ka kasing mafia boss."He laughed at my comment. Seryoso ako sa sinabi ko pero mukhang lumabas yun na parang biro. Tsk.

" And I always thought your intimidating as you really are Solana. You act brat but with modesty. I didn't know any woman can do both gracefully." his voice is flirty I can sense it.

"We're friends and your not as charming as your br--- Ow I forget to order water pala... How to ask the lady that I want a mineral water?"

I almost said it. Mukhang napasobra ako sa kwento. Damn. His face become serious and I wonder if he can sense that I have something in my sleeves that will definitely involve him.

As I looked around the karenderya as I look away from his gazes. I can see people and students in uniform. We really stood out among others as we wore the most finest and expensive dressing in the place. Mukhang kami lang din ang hindi nag iingay dahil ang nasa ibang lamesa ay masayang kumakain nang dinner nila.

Hanggang sa pag uwi namin sa apartment ay pareho lang kaming nanatiling tahimik. Ako ay dahil nahihiya ako dahil sa kadaldalan ko. Siya ay hindi ko alam kung bakit. Probably thinking that something that I do not concern.

" I won't ask but Solana, Be careful. He is a dangerous man."

I know he's observant but still it surprises me or ganun lang ba talaga akong kadali basahin. Neither of the two, I do not know anymore.

Pagkagising ko ay tsaka lang nag sink in saakin ang nangyari kahapon. I can't believe that I have a boyfriend. My cold and expressionless boss is my boyfriend. He's the first. I am 25 years old at ngayon ko lang naranasan ang ganito. I was being protected from guys. I don't even know him. Our first meeting and instantly he become someone that is called boyfriend. And I just got a warning that he is indeed a dangerous man.

It's already 6 am when I got up and ready for work. Habang naliligo ay bumabalik sa isip ko ang lahat nang nangyari kahapon at kagabi. All the conversations I had was too much. And I need to clarify my stand with Sigmund. Masyado akong madaldal.

I wore a casual office dress. I put my hair into a high ponytail and put on a red and bold lippie. I don't usually put on a red lipstick but I wore it. Napailing ako sa sarili ko nang mapansin kong masyado akong nakatuon sa ayos nang mukha ko ngayon.

Mukha nananan ni Sigmund ang nasilayan ko sa hapag. Katulad kahapon ay nasa tab niya lang ang paningin niya habang nagkakape.

" I won't be home for a week. Make sure to lock the house when I am not around, Solana." he spoke still not looking at me. I stared at him for more than 10 seconds and I really admire the resemblance he had with Kale.

" Stop staring at me. You are acting wierd and If you are about to ask about my clothes again well its in the same store. UK"

" I am sorry if I invade your personal life ha pero kasi I know na you know that I have met someone that is related to you. Pero wala akong plano na makialam sa buhay mo. I want a peaceful and a safe surounding for myself. Promise!" I said as I exited the apartment. I am also the one to be blamed kung bakit nasa ganitong sitwasyon ako. I am uncertain of what will happened to me now that I am living with one of them while I am in a relationship with the other one.

Nalilito parin ako sa sakayan kaya maaga akong aalis para hindi ako malate sa restaurant. I have a boss now and which I don't know how to face. A boyfriend for a boss. Interesting.

" Good morning Miss Sol, pinapasabi po ni Chief Sant na dumeretso po kayo sa office niya."

My unexpectedly boyfriend wa sitting when I entered his office. He's wearing a black long sleeves polo. A pen in his left hand and his other hand is in the computer. Isang table pa ang nasa kanang bahagi nang table niya ang naroon. It was a white table with the white swivel chair. Exactly like his and a computer.

" You are late. I told you to be here at 8 Miss Marques."

His deep voice invaded the whole room as he stared at me with his deep blue eyes. All I can sense is danger and coldness in his voice. He's authority is somehow terrifying. God how did I involved myself with these beast.

" I apologized sir, I am not still familiar on how to commute on my here kasi. Sorry po." my voice nearly cracked. I am terrified but am still thankful na hindi iyon tuluyang nabiyak. I acted strong and mighty yesterday while here I am. Regretful.

" I need you to finish these reports by the end of the day. I still have be in the kitchen as some VIP clients personally want me to cook for them. I prepared a food for you in your table. If you haven't eaten breakfast yet."

He stood and make his way out of his office. Despite him being like that I am beyond surprise that he actually prepared something for me. Lumapit ako sa table ko at may nakitang dalawang serving nang pagkain. Don't tell me.

Agad akong bumababa at nagpunta sa kitchen. He was just about to wear his apron. Senyasan siya nang isa sa mga cheif apprentice na nandito ako. Tumaas ang kilay niya pero hindi ako nag atubiling hilahin siya paakyat ulit sa office niya.

" You should have told me na hindi ka pa kumakain. Knowing the kitchen baka sa gabi kana makakain ulit." Hindi matanggal ang tingin niya sa akin. He seemed amused to what I did. Akala ko ay magagalit siya sa paghila ko.

" Okay girlfriend calm down." He can make me lose my control by saying unexpected things. Katulad kahapon ay naghuremtado nanaman ang puso ko. My faces heated from that.

"Shut up Kale and eat."

Hinila niya ang palapulsuhan ko at inupo sa upoan ko. He opened the foods for me. Naka packed iyon. He even gave me the spoon and pork after he cleaned it with the tissue. He's so handsome and hot while doing it. Nakatupi sa may siko niya ang polo niya at nakabukas ang dalawang butones nun. I can clearly see his collarbone from where I am sitted.

" Are you already full?"

Naguguluhan akong tumingin sakanya. Hindi pa nga ako kumakain paano ako mabubusog?

" Or should I take it off so you can be more satisfied with your food."

What the heck. Nahihiya akong nag -iwas nang tingin pero hindi iyon nagtagal dahil bumalik lang ang tingin ko sa kanya dahil tumawa siya. He became more handsome. Goodness.

" You look more hot when you laugh." tumikhim siya at nagpatuloy na sa pagkain. He's ear was red. May sakit ba ang taong to? I was about to put my hand on his forehead nang naagapan niya yun.

" You're ear is reddish kasi kaya I was about to check your temperature. "

Ganun kasi ang ginagawa ni Mamang sa akin pag nagkakasakit ako.

" No, just finish your food sunshine." My mouth gaped open of what he called me. Only my family calls me that and the way he called me is very far different from his usual voice. It is soft.

God my whole being is in danger with these one. It's only been a day since we've met but I have already felt so much emotion. Emotions I cannot control.

" I'll be back in the kitchen. You can stay here or be in the restaurant, there might be another commotion to happen today. Expect more of it everyday though. My clients are high ends but they act liked poor that than rats on how they act."

Tumango lang ako at tinapon ang pinagkainan namin sa trash bin na nadun. Sinundan ko nang tingin ang pag-alis niya hanggang sa makalabas siya nang pinto sa office niya.

As I open my computer, there's already a file there. Data base files of employees. I scan it to know more about the staff and personnels in the restau. Damn, the chief are all re owned and world class chief. Including Kale Sant Philips. He won the The Bocuse d'Or competition its the most rigorous culinary competition in the world, held every two years in Lyon, France. Twenty-four countries are selected to compete and each country's team is comprised of one chef and one commis- assistant. A master's degree holder in culinary arts. Graduated from Westminster Kingsway College, London, UK. One of the best culinary school all over the world.

I was so shocked that I have no interest in his other staff so I search for him and what's more shocking is that he is one of the richest bachelor in the world.

Kale Sant Philips is worth $3.2 billion, a representation of his stake in Stripe. He firmly ranks 5th among the wealthiest bachelors. Kale Sant Philips was born in 1990 in Amsterdam, Paris. He attended Westminster Kingsway College, London, UK.

Kale Sant Philips is not just a chief and a CEO but also a certified pilot. He is also passionate about music with his instrument of choice being the piano.

What a perfect man he can be. That cold Kale Philips is dangerous indeed. He is richer than my family. Then why need me for information and be in favor of his grandpa when is rich even without his grandpa's riches.

Agad kong sinara ang tab na naka search ang pangalan niya nang makita ko siya mismo sa bungad nang office niya. That was close. Baka akalain pa niya ay may gusto ako sa kanya.

I look at the door when there's a man in a blue suit with a blond highlights in his hair. He's bulkier than the two Philips. He got this playful aura. He's playfully smirking at me and to Kale. The one that rank 3rd in the richest bachelor where I read about Kale. Dominique Blue Guerra.

"Ow may secretary kana pala Santi!"

Then the door opened again a guy in a chief suit came in and he's chief hat in his hand. Ow I know this guy Allen Mike Voixxe. Kale's assistant when we win the Bocuse d'Or competition.

"Boss and hot naman neto mukha nga lang mataray."

The door opened again. That made me gaped my mouth wider. Leon Joseph Marques. Damn. What is he doing here in Manila. Pag kakita niya sakin ay nanlaki din ang mata niya. Umiling ako nang lalapitan niya sana ako.

"Kuya" mahinang bulong ko

I am really nervous right now. What if iuwi niya na ako. Wala pa akong isang linggong nakakaalis sa mansyon at ngayon ay parang babalik na ako agad. Halata sa mukha niya hindi niya gusto ang nakikiat niya.

" It's lunch time already sunshine." mas lalong nanlaki ang mata ko nang akmang lalapit ulit si Kuya Leon hearing the endearment Kale calling me.

I am so doomed right now.

They are so quite when Kale come to me. " Come here sunshine." His dominant hand dominating my slender waist as the people in this room gaze at his hands. His veins showing in his arms as his polo is folded in his elbows.

Kinakabahan ako sa mukha ni Kuya Leon. He does not look please at what he is seeing. "Who's these young lady here, Sant?"

Mas inilapit pa ako ni Kale sa katawan niya at umigting ang oanga niya nang mag tanong si Kuya Leon. "Mine. Joseph. Back off."

Kuya showed a displeased face and smirk. " You might want to take your hands off if you'll know who's she Sant."

Feeling ko ay namumutla na ako dahil sa sobrang kaba ko. I never imagined na makikita ako nang kahit na sino sa pamilya ko. Not this soon.

" Who are you then, sunshine?"

Kinabahan ako sa tanong na yun. I don't know what to say or answer to Kale so instead ay lumabas ako doon. Running from all of them.

I run off when a strong hands hold me in place. " What are you doing Solana Evangeline Marques?" bawat salitang binibitawan niya parang kumukuha nang lakas ko.

We are in an alley now. No one's around so I hugged him. I miss him at kinakabahan ako sa pwede niyang gawin. " I am sorry Kuya."

I am sobbing in his chest. Umiyak nalang ako sa sobrang kaba ko.

" My company will crumble into bits if you don't stop crying now sunshine. Come on. I am sorry if I made you cry. Nabigla lang si kuya. Damn mawawalan ako nang mana oag nagpatuloy pa tong umiyak."

Mahina akong natawa kahit may luha pa sa mata ko. What a mood Sol.

" Please don't tell Lolo Emilio. I am sure hell will lose if he knew Kuya. You know him."

" Why are you with that Philip, Sol? That one is a dangerous man princess."

Umiling lang ako dahil hindi niya maiintindihan ang dahilan. Hindi nila maiintindihan.

" Okay but please be careful. You are the sunshine of the Marques Solana. They will kill if that bastard hurt you. We all will Solana."

I hugged him at what he said. Cause I know there's no way that could happen dahil isa lang namang deal ang lahat nang to. All business related. Just work. Or so I thought.

Kale's deep blue eyes was dangerous as he stare at me and Kuya Leon alone in this alley and hugging.