Chain of Restrictions

Kabanata 17

Date

Since that day, he give me gifts. Like any chance he gets. He is literally spoiling me to the core. Hindi rin kami mapaghiwalay, ayaw niya rin kasi akong mawalay sa kanya.

Enebe!

"Guys, I have a question." Mika suddenly asks in the middle of doing our research.

"Anong lunch ang hindi masakit sa puso pero masarap?" Napatigil kami sa aming ginagawa at napaisip.

"Ano na naman ba yan, Mika?" Kreia asks like this has always happened to her.

"Lunch. Break. Hehe." She then covered her mouth as she giggles. Awkward akong napakamot sa aking ulo. Habang ang mga kasama ko naman ay parang napipilitang tumawa ng mahina. Oo nga naman lunch break. He he.

"D-Dana c-can you do the theoretical background? Kayo na lang ni Vaughn. Will that be okay?" Awkward na tanong ni Mayor na iniiba ang topic. Tumango naman ako at siniko si Hugh whose busy with his phone. Simula nung sinabi niya sa akin na manliligaw siya ay hindi na siya natulog pa uli sa klase. Iba talaga ang epekto ko. Chos!

"Tara library." He nodded at tumayo. Pwede naman kaming pumunta sa library sabi ni Sir, malakas din kasi ang wifi doon. Palabas ng classroom ay nahagip ko ang tingin ni Mika na sinusuri ako. I just winked at her, may ngiti naman itong napailing.

Pagpasok namin sa library ay naghanap agad kami ng mauupuan. I made him sit down as I went to where the computers are located.

Marami ang mga estudyante, pero meron pang isa ang natitira. I was about to hold on the chair nang may humawak nito mula sa akin, at agad na umupo. Nilingon niya ako at may tagumpay na ngiti sa labi. Agad na tumaas ang aking kilay ko when it was Jane.

Ay may nagbabalik. Matagal din siyang walang paramdam ah.

"Sorry, ako nakauna. Hanap ka na lang ng iba diyan." I just shook my head with her ass attitude and turned my back. But she suddenly talked, which made me stop.

"That's right. Maghanap ka ng iba. Ako naman talaga ang nakauna." Makahulugang saad niya.

Siya nakauna? Sino? Ni Hugh?

"You gotta be sure about that." I said without looking at her. Tinuloy ko ang paglalakad at tinahak ang pwesto namin ni Hugh.

Nevermind with the computer.

Umupo ako and connect my phone with the Library's wifi. Taka naman akong tiningnan ni Hugh dahil sa mabilis kong pagbabalik. He didn't stop staring, waiting for me to explain.

"The computers are all used, okay?" Wala sa mood na saad ko. Di ko nakita ang kanyang ekspresyon when I decided to stand up and look for books that can be of use related to our study.

I was looking for different books when I saw Kreia and Carter on the gaps of the bookshelf. Kreia is busy doing her work while Carter is napping, his back is facing me.

Tumigil si Kreia sa ginagawa at napatingin kay Carter. Using her pen she did something to Carter's hair. A sweet smile then appeared on her lips.

What is she... ?

"Baby." I literally jumped on my spot when Hugh called me that. Para akong bata na naabutan may ginagawang masama.

"Hugh! Stop calling me that. Baka may makarinig!" Naiinis na mahina kong bulong. Umangat ang kanyang kaliwang kilay as a reaction from what I said. He looks arrogant but handsome with his eyebrows raised.

"Why does it matter? Hm?" Dahan-dahan siyang lumapit sa akin, making me step back.

"Ano naman kung marinig nila?" Mahina niyang bulong niya as he keeps on advancing. Naramdaman ko ang bookshelf sa aking likuran. Dead end.

"It's not their business. Now, how about we continue doing our study?" He sexily smirked as he held my hand and pulled me out from that isle.

Bakit ang hot niya? Kinikilig tuloy ako.

Showta! Ang hirap mag construct ng sentence para sa theoretical background!

Nilingon ko si Hugh and saw him seriously doing his work. Tiningnan ko ang akin, in the 30 minutes that we have spent here, I only constructed 3 sentences so far. Psh.

Habang si Hugh naman ay nasa second paragraph na. I placed my arms on the table at ang magpapahinga lang sana ay di ko namalayan na nauwi sa pagtulog.

Naalimpungatan ako when I heard the bell rang. Mabilis akong lumingon kay Hugh, nagulantang naman ako when I saw him watching me.

Kanina pa ba siyang nakatingin?

I gathered all of my things when I noticed that my draft which only has three sentences is missing. Dali-dali kong hinanap iyon but I just can't find it. Tatanungin ko na sana si Hugh when I saw a paper on his hand. A dashing smirk on his lips.

"You... looking for this?" He gave it to me, I was shocked when it's my draft! And my supposed to be work ay siya ang tumapos! It was cleanly written and his way of constructing the sentences are so well. Tumpak na tumpak sa theory para sa study namin! Ang galing!

"I did it for you. You're welcomed by the way." He teasingly said and even winked at me. He then coolly turned his back at naunang naglakad.

H-He doesn't really have to though. Damn, he's very dependable too.

I really want to do something for him in return. So I thought about it, and I have planned to ask him for a date. It's also a great timing na bukas ay Sabado.

Bakit mga lalaki lang ba ang pwede?

The class was dismissed and we're currently walking papuntang parking lot. I need to ask him first! I hesitantly raised my right hand and after seconds, put it down. Nahihiya ako! When I was about to try again, he suddenly turned around and faced me.

"What is it Leigh?" A cute smile is on his lips as he bends a little.

"U-Uh." Namula ang aking mukha. I stressfully combed my hair with my fingers and heavily sighed.

"I-I just wanna ask. C-Can you hangout with me, tomorrow?" Agad akong tumalikod after I ask him that. Pigil ko ang aking hininga habang naghihintay sa kanyang tugon.

"No need to fret, I'll be glad to." Mabilis akong napatingin, a relieved smile is on my face. Lumapit siya at may masayang ngiti na ginulo ang aking buhok. After that sumakay kami sa sasakyan at umuwi. A comfortable silence between us.

Maaga akong gumising kinabukasan, nilingon ko ang aking alarm clock and I'm shocked. 8:05 am. Una akong nagising kesa sa oras na akong sinet.

Excited akong bumangon at napagdesisyunan na maghanda na lamang. Napadaan ako sa aking vanity table na may malaking salamin. Lumapit ako ng may napansin akong kakaiba.

Who's this beautiful b***h?

Maaliwalas ang aking mukha, ang gaan ng aking pakiramdam, at kitang-kita ang masayang sinag sa aking blue-gray na mga mata.

Dang. Ang ganda ng gising ko.

I went to my bathroom and did my business. I even have the time to do my concert. Ano ba, minsanan lang 'to.

Pakanta-kanta ako habang nagbibihis. I chose a black denim high waisted skirt and a white waffle crew neck lettuce hem crop top, that I paired with Gucci Marmont Leather boots and my Prada Cahier Belt Bag.

Naglagay ako ng make-up when I remembered that this will be kind of a date. Malakas naman akong napahagikgik. Parang kailangan ko yata ng doktor. I need to have my brain check.

I styled my hair into a braid ponytail and have some loose hairs fall on the side of my face. And lastly, I wore the necklace that he bought for me. Done!

I was about to open my door para lumabas when someone knocked. I excitedly opened it and a charming Hugh is waiting for me. He's wearing a black jeans, striped shirt with a blue polo over it, and Vans shoes.

"What are you wearing?" Nakataas ang kilay na tanong niya. Napatingin naman ako sa suot ko. It looks fine to me.

"Clothes?" Napailing na lang siya sa sagot ko at naunang naglakad pababa. What's with him?

"Hey. Wait for me." Since we're still minors and Hugh doesn't have a license yet. So we will bring Manong Roel with us. I planned to bring him to Anjo World. Hihi. Manong Roel drove us to the location and parked the car. Bumaba naman ako.

We ask manong kung gusto niyang sumama, pero tumanggi siya, manunuod na lang daw siya sa loob. We will just contact him if tapos na kami, he agreed. Sabay kaming pumasok, we paid at naglakad na sa ibang direksyon.

Ang ganda ng Anjo World. May iba't-ibang rides na masayang sakyan. Patuloy akong nakatingin sa paligid when I felt something on my right hand. Before I can react to it, a warm hand held my hand, I then felt it slowly intertwined our fingers.

Namula naman ang aking mukha hindi dahil sa init ng panahon, kundi sa kilig. I tried to peek at Hugh but he was looking at the opposite way, pero nahagip ng aking tingin ang pamumula ng kanyang tenga. Hmft. Ang cute!

"Let's try the Boomerang." Malaki ang mga matang tiningnan ko ang tinutukoy ni Hugh. It's a freaking huge swing! Kahit nasa malayo ay dinig na dinig ang tili ng sumasakay nuon.

"Ah he he. Mas maganda ang vikings." Umiiling na saad ko sa kanya.

"Come on. Ikaw ang nag-aya kaya sasakay tayo diyan." Wala akong magawa nung nakasakay na kami. Siya na rin ang nag pasuot sa akin ng parang seatbelt, di na kasi ako makagalaw. He then takes his seat beside mine. T-This is crazy!

Nagsimula itong umandar ng mahina paatras habang mahinang umiikot. Ramdam ko ang bilis ng pintig ng aking puso dahil sa halong kaba at excitement.

"s**t!" Napamura ako ng sa bawat ugoy nito ay mas tumataas, habang mas kumukuha na ng tiyempo ang pag ikot. Tangina.

"H-Hugh!" I moved my right hand, seeking for his hold. Mabilis niya namang hinawakan ang aking kamay.

"Yes, baby." He answered as he tightened his grip on me. Nilingon ko naman siya at malakas itong humahalakhak dahil sa gulo-gulo kong buhok. Dala nang malakas na hangin.

After we ride the freaking Boomerang ramdam ko ang pagkahilo ko. Dang that ride!

Nang okay na ay we decided na kumain. We then went to different shops. And also tried rides that are less scary.

Di namin namalayan ang oras, it's now already 6:47 pm.

Kanina napadaan kami sa isang notice board and saw a flyer na nagsasabi na may Fireworks display daw mamayang 7:00 pm. Since we only have minutes left, we decided to watch that. So, we find a seat near the event.

"I'm happy that you invited me for a date, baby." I stopped sipping on my drink at nanlalaki ang mga matang tiningnan siya.

"It's a date, right?" May maliit na ngiti sa kanyang labing saad. Napatitig naman ako sa kanyang mga mata that show his tender emotions.

"Magsisimula na po ang Fireworks Display!" Dinig naming saad ng speaker. Di kami tumayo at nanatili lang sa upuan. Kitang kita naman dito ang fireworks dahil open place naman.

While waiting, I felt him hold my left hand, napatingin naman ako sa kanya. His gray orbs instantly met mine.

I'm really happy that I took the courage to ask him.

"Haha, ano ba!" May marahas na umupo sa aking tabi at bigla akong tinulak palapit kay Hugh. Di inaasahan ni Hugh iyon kaya 'di siya nakaiwas sa nangyari.

Dahil sa sobrang lapit namin ay nakita ko ang panlalaki ng kanyang mga mata kasabay ng sa akin. When we both felt something soft on our lips. I even felt him lightly grip the side of my waist.

Fuck!

I kissed him!

On his lips!

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sshandi

Ehem.