My Puppy Love (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 3 -Such A Disaster Night

He arrived 15 minutes earlier to pick me up. The security guard on my condo building called to inform me that he's waiting for me outside. I collected my black sling bag that matches my little black dress which exposes my back with porcelain skin. The dress exposes my perfectly shaped legs as well. Most of my friends envied my legs the most, they say I have killer legs. This is one of my best assets  I guess. I also wore nude 3 inches heels which emphasized my long and smooth legs more. I let my chestnut long curly hair dance with the wind as I walked. It framed my small heart-shaped face. I took my last glance at myself in front of the whole body mirror. I smiled feeling satisfied with my reflection. I headed outside my condo and walked straight to the elevator.

It took me a few minutes before I reached the lobby. I walked out of my building to meet Bernard. I need not look for him longer because he's just waiting right outside my building. He's wearing a black suit which is very stylish if you will ask me. He's leaning on his BMW crossed arms while looking at his shoes. I can see so many women giving him a second glance as they pass him by which he seems not to notice. Mary is right, this guy is such a catch. He slowly stood straight as soon as his eyes laid on me. Admiration is evident in his eyes as he surveyed my appearance from head to toe.

"Wow! You're getting prettier everyday babe." I don't know if I should feel discomfort for the very stern look he is giving me. 

"Don't flatter me too much and please cut that babe thing off." I let a small laugh come out of my mouth. He planted a soft kiss on my cheeks then helped me get in the car. He closed the car's door on my side before he runs towards the driver's seat. When he was seated already, he put my seatbelt on then his afterward but still looking at me. As if that's the only thing that he has to do at that moment. I felt uneasy now with his deep stare. I avoided his stares by trying to pull down my dress that seems to be shorter now that I'm seated. It exposed half of my legs already.

"I hope we're still having dinner. I'm really hungry." I said jokingly just to hide the awkwardness that I'm feeling.

"I'm sorry. I can't help it. You're too hot and beautiful babe." He looks at me intently with admiration and something else which is stronger, an emotion that I wouldn't want to recognize.  I decided not to mind it to avoid awkwardness between us. I almost wanted to thank all my guardian angels when he finally turned on the engine then drove away. I was thankful that we were able to overcome the discomfort that we earlier had when he finally talk about something else. We talked about so many things which I enjoyed.

We stopped in front of a 5-star hotel in Manila. I'm impressed. Good thing I decided to wear this dress.

A uniformed valet greeted us as Bernard handed him the key to park the car. He said his thanks then we entered the grand hotel while his hand landed at the small part of my back. The receptionist guided us to our reserved table. We had a feast while talking random things about our lives. He was such a talker that's which made me enjoy our time. We're finally having our wine when I remembered something. I put down my glass.

"I'm leaving this weekend."  I spoke casually. I don't know why, but I felt uneasy about this. His forehead creased.

"To where? I can clear my schedule and come with you." He suggested which confuses me. Clearly, I cannot accept that. Most especially not after what happened a while ago.

"I'm going back to Bicol. To our province. And no need, I can take care of myself." He put down his glass then hold my hand on the table. I wanted to pull back but he won't let go.

"How about me?" I looked at him with all the confusion I'm having since I met him a while ago.

"What do you mean? You know that we're not an item right? Yes, I enjoy your company but you know I have a fiancee."

"But you're not serious about it! You don't love him remember? It was a stupid puppy love!" I was taken aback by his change of mood. Some of the guests threw a curious look at us because of his loud voice which embarrassed me. His jolly aura was gone, he has now this very heavy and dark aura. Something that I've never seen before. I pulled back my hand from his grasp.

"But we're still engaged and you know that. And you and I are just friends hanging out together not more than that." Maybe he noticed that I was a bit shocked by his reaction. He held my hand again. "I'm sorry babe. It's just that, I don't want you to settle for some unworthy probinsyano guy." I can't help but raise one of my eyebrows. I don't know but I felt off hearing him say that. I might not love Alex but he's still my friend. I can not allow him to insult Alex like that. We agreed that we'll just enjoy each other's company no more no less. I felt so irritated. I pulled off my hand and stood up.

"Thank you for tonight. I have to go." I need to get away from him ASAP. I walked away as soon as I can. I'm on the facade of the hotel when I felt a hand on my arms. 

"I'm sorry okay. Please let me take you home. Please. I don't want to ruin the night for both of us." I looked at his face for quite some time. I inhaled sharply before I agreed. I don't want to create a scene.

We had the most silent ride home. I was about to get out when he stopped me. He gripped my arm.

"I'm tired I need to go." I tried to pull away but he's not letting go instead I heard he locked the doors.

"I'm so tired of this chasing game of yours! You have to call off that f*****g damn engagement of yours now!" I closed my eyes tightly controlling my anger bursting out.

"You're not my boyfriend!" I said between gritted teeth.

"But I'll be soon! You just have to break off your engagement. I know you like me too Leila that's the reason why you wore that tiny dress of yours right? To seduce me, to make me want you more! I have everything that any girl would dream of that's why you want to make me go crazy about you!" He said confidently. I was stunned and speechless. I never thought he could be this conceited. I wondered why I never saw this side of him all this time. I shook my head in disbelief.

"I never said I like you and I guess I'll never will. Let me go now!" I can't stand him anymore. I tried to pull my arm again but his grip became stronger. My delicate arm is getting swollen due to his tight grip. I'm sure that I'll get bruised on it tomorrow.

"I know what you want babe, I'll give it to you then." Fear crept my whole being. He has this devil look on his face full of lust. He surveyed my body again as if I'm not wearing anything in his eyes. I'm shivering in fear. I tried to push him again but he pulled me towards him instead and grabbed my body closer using his other arm I felt his lips on mine kissing me without any inhibition. He's doing it with so much hunger like an animal who never ate for such a long time. I froze on my seat. I was shocked. I can't believe what's happening. I tried to push him but he's too strong. I panicked when I felt his hand traveled further from my back as if looking for something he cannot find until it reached my exposed leg. I used all my strength to push him and I slap him the hardest that I can. I've never felt this disgusted my whole life. He seems so shocked but I don't care.  "How dare you! Open this damn car before I ask for help!" I shouted. He touched his reddening cheeks where my hand landed. He chuckled then I heard the unlock sound.

I frantically opened the door and almost run until I reached the elevator. I pushed the button of my condo floor. As soon as it was closed, I leaned back on the elevator wall. I felt so drained. I cried in my hands. I still cannot control my shivering out of fear. I need to get away!