Dangerous Love

CHAPTER 14

(FLASHBACK…)

NAPAANGAT ng tingin si Blythe nang may mahinang kumatok sa kaniyang lamesa.

“Yes, Sir?” she asked politely as her manager stood in front of her.

Ngumiti si Jairus. “Get ready, Blythe. Ikaw ang isasama ko mamaya sa client meeting.”

“I’m busy­—”

“Blythe, this is about work,” seryosong sabi ng boss niya.

Bago pa man makapagtanong si Blythe, umalis na ang boss niya at pumasok na ito sa sarili nitong opisina.

Aira, who heard their boss, pushed her swivel chair towards Blythe. “What client meeting?”

Nagkibit ng balikat si Blythe. “Hindi ko alam. Tignan natin mamaya.”

“Looks like he hasn’t given up on you yet.”

Blythe scoffed. “I don’t care. Basta hindi ako interesado sa kaniya. And I don’t want to get close to any male species for now.”

Bahagyang kumunot ang noo ni Aira. “LQ kayo ni Evron?”

Blythe tsked. “I don’t care about him. Akala ko matino siyang lalaki. He’s also a jerk.”

“Baka naman misunderstanding ‘yan. Kausapin mo siya.”

Umiling si Blythe. “Ayaw kong makita siya. Baka kapag nakita ko siya, mabigyan ko pa siya ng mag-asawang sampal.”

Aira looked at Dianne.

Tipid lang namang ngumiti si Dianne saka humarap sa computer. Napangiwi siya saka inilabas ang cellphone. Looks like the Chief of Black Lotus was in trouble. She typed a message and sent it to the Chief of Black Lotus.

“Ano bang nangyari?” tanong ni Aira.

“He cheated.”

Dianne looked at Blythe. Hindi siya naniniwala na magloloko si Evron. Ni wala ngang makalapit ritong babae maliban sa ina at kapatid nito, kaya paano itong magloloko. She couldn’t defend her Chief because it might arouse suspicion, so she just wished good luck for Evron.

Sana malagpasan nito ang pagsubok ng love life nito.

—

“Sir, nasaan po ang client na tinutukoy niyo?” tanong ni Blythe habang panay ang tingin sa entrance ng restaurant, hoping it will be the client her boss was talking about.

Kanina pa sila na nasa restaurant.

At halos tatlumpung minuto na silang naghihintay, pero wala pa rin ang hinihintay nila.

Jairus smiled as he poured wine into his glass, clearly looking nervous. “Ahmm… Blythe… this is…”

Jairus couldn’t look at her.

At doon naintindihan ni Blythe ang lahat. Hindi siya makapaniwalang natawa.

“Sir, if you want to have dinner, you can just say so. You don’t have to make an excuse.”

“Pero kapag sinabi ko ang totoo, sigurado ako na hindi ka papayag.” Sabi ni Jairus.

Kinuha ni Blythe ang bag saka tumayo. “Sir, at times like this, I’m already resting. Sorry, I have to go.”

Mabilis na hinawakan ni Jairus ang pulsuhan ni Blythe. “At least, you have to eat dinner. You don’t have to avoid me so much.”

Hinila ni Blythe ang brasong hawak ni Jairus, pero humigpit ang pagkakahawak roon ng lalaki. Jairus smiled. “Blythe, minsan lang ‘to. Please, have dinner with me.”

Blythe tried to pull her arm again, but this time, another hand gripped Jairus’ arm that was gripping her.

Mabilis niyang tiningnan ang bagong dating.

“If the woman didn’t want to have dinner with you, don’t force her.” Malamig na saad ni Evron. “She already said no.”

Mahigpit yata ang pagkakahawak ni Evron sa pulsuhan ni Jairus, kaya binitawan nito ang braso ni Blythe.

Umatras si Blythe.

Padaskol namang binitawan ni Evron ang hawak niya saka hinarap si Blythe.

At that moment, Blythe suddenly felt guilty, as if she was caught having an affair with some guy. Pero ganoon din naman ang ginawa ni Evron, hindi ba? Kaya nga galit siya rito.

“Sino ka? Huwag kang makialam. This is between Blythe and me,” wika ni Jairus.

Evron looked at Jairus. “I’m her boyfriend.” Then he faced Blythe again.

“Let’s talk, Blythe.”

“Wala tayong dapat na pag-usapan—” Before Blythe could react, he effortlessly lifted her over his shoulder like she weighed nothing.

“E-Evron!” Blythe gasped, startled. “Ibaba mo ako!”

Jairus stood abruptly. “What the hell—”

Tiningnan ni Evron ang lalaki.

Just one glance and it was already cold enough to freeze the room.

Hindi naman alam ni Jairus, pero may kakaibang aura ang lalaki na parang nagsasabi na huwag na siyang makialam.

Evron walked away with Blythe over his shoulder.

Like a sack of rice.

And he ignored her protests completely.

“Evron! Ano ba?! Nakakahiya!”

“Put me down!”

“No.” Kahit anong pagpupumiglas ni Blythe, hindi nagpatinag si Evron.

People inside the restaurant stared openly as Evron carried her out without the slightest care.

Hiyang-hiya naman si Blythe dahil sa nangyayari.

“Evron, nakatingin sila sa atin.”

“Let them.”

“You’re insane.”

“Probably.” Tugon ni Evron.

And somehow, that answer made her shut up for a second.

—

AFTER GETTING into the car, Evron pulled out his phone and dialed someone.

“Teach him a lesson,” he ordered Dianne.

“Yes, Chief.”

Dahil kapag siya ang gumalaw, baka mapatay niya lamang ito.

Evron ended the call.

The entire drive was silent.

Blythe sat stiffly in the passenger seat. Natatakot siya kay Evron. Nakakatakot ang katahimikan nito.

Kalmado man ang lalaki, matalim ang tingin nito na parang anumang oras ay papatay na siya.

“Saan tayo pupunta?” tanong ni Blythe.

“My house,” simpleng sagot ni Evron.

“Ano?!”

“You’re not going back tonight.”

“Excuse me?”

Hindi na nagsalita si Evron.

Natakot naman si Blythe na magsalita pa, kaya tumahimik na lamang siya.

—

THE MASSIVE black gate opened slowly. Blythe’s eyes widened slightly as the massive estate came into view.

The place looked like something owned by royalty.

Tiningnan ni Blythe si Evron. Napapatanong na siya sa kaniyang isipan kung sino ba talaga ito.

“You live here?”

“Yes.”

“You said you manage a café.”

“I do.”

“That’s not the important part right now.” Sabi ni Evron at bumaba sa sasakyan.

Umikot si Evron patungo sa kabila. Binuksan niya ang pinto ng passenger seat.

And before Blythe could say anything, Evron pulled her toward him and then kissed her.

The kiss was hard, intense, and possessive.

He pulled her closer as one of his hands was on her nape, deepening the intense kiss.

Blythe could feel the jealousy and frustration in the kiss. Pero hindi sanay siya sanay sa ganitong inaasta ni Evron, kaya naman pilit niya itong itinutulak, pero para lamang siyang tumutulak ng semento.

Until Evron stopped kissing her, carried her, and walked into the mansion.

“Evron! Ano ba—”

“One more word, and I’ll kiss you again.” Banta ni Evron, kaya naman tumahimik si Blythe.

Maids who saw Evron carrying a girl in his arms were stunned.

Some of them were confused.

And some were smiling.

Dinala ni Evron si Blythe sa kaniyang kwarto.

Evron kicked the door open and walked into the room.

Nakaramdam naman ng kaba si Blythe lalo na nang ibinaba siya ni Evron sa kama, saka ito bumalik upang i-lock ang pinto.

“Blythe, I’m jealous,” said Evron, and it was written all over his face.

He pushed Blythe and went on top of her.

He pinned her to the bed and started kissing her.

Nagpumiglas naman si Blythe sa ilalim ni Evron, pero walang-wala siya sa lakas nito.

Evron started to unbutton her blouse, slipping her clothes from her shoulder, and kissing her bare shoulder.

Tears fell from her eyes.

Biglang napatigil si Evron sa paghalik sa dalaga nang maramdaman niya ang mainit na likido na dumikit sa kaniyang pisngi.

His breathing was uneven as he looked down at her.

Blythe’s eyes were wet.

Parang may kung anong pumiga sa puso ni Evron nang makita niya ang pagluha ng kasintahan.

His grip loosened immediately.

“…Damn.”

Mabilis siyang umalis sa ibabaw ni Blythe, saka inayos ang damit nito, saka niya ito kinumutan.

“I’m sorry,” he muttered.

Nagmamadaling lumabas ng kwarto si Evron.

He leaned on the door, and his fist suddenly punched the wall.

He ran a hand through his hair in frustration.

What have I done?