The Sweet Revenge (Tagalog)

Chapter 6 : Jealous

Buong araw ay ginugol ko ang oras sa pagtapos ng mga papeles para ma-check ang location sa Zambales. It was really an exhausted day because something came up and it created a huge problem in our company.

The team was now doing their task to address it but I couldn't think properly because I know some of them will blame me. Kasalanan ko ba na nag-back out ang investors galing France? Anong magagawa ko? We need them to continue our projects, we can sue them for not following the contracts and the legal team are now working on it.

"Kaya mo bang pumunta mag-isa doon? Hindi ka ba maliligaw?" tanong ni Duex at sumandal pa sa kotse ko habang magka-krus ang braso.

It's a BMW and I got it from him, it was his gift.

"May waze naman." I combed my hair using my fingers out of frustration. Napaka-stressful talaga!

He arched a brow, I examine his body. He was only wearing a plain white shirt partnered with khaki shorts. Bumagay sa kanya, well, lahat naman.

"Okay, just call me when you need help, okay?" I nodded before sliding myself inside my car. I waved my hands to bid goodbye until my car departed.

Habang nasa biyahe ay nakinig lang ako ng kanta at sumabay doon. It was actually relaxing because I'm enjoying my time alone as I felt how good it is to have my freedom.

Kinakatok ko ang mga daliri sa manibela nang tumugtog ang kantang paborito ko, It was the song of Taylor Swift.

'We were both young when I first saw you

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

I'm standin' there

On a balcony in summer air

See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns

See you make your way through the crowd

And say, "Hello"

Little did I know'

Sinabayan ko ang kanta at bahagyang pumikit-pikit. Bumagal din ang pag-andar ko nang sasakyan dahil malaya ako sa kalsada at wala masyadong sasakyang dumadaan. Palubog na rin ang araw at naghahalo ang kulay kahel sa abong langit. Hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti, we used to watch sunset together. It was our favorite bonding together, no matter how dark our past was, happy memories with him would never change the fact that it was one of the highlighted part of my life

'That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles

And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"

And I was cryin' on the staircase

Beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run

You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess

It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"'

Pagkatapos ng kanta ay pinatay ko na ang speaker at nanahimik. Malakas at mabigat ang buntong hiningang pinakawalan ko at malalim ang iniisip.

What if he didn't cheat on me? What if we proceed to our plans . . . marrying after 2 years and having 3 children. Would I be happy if that happened? It could be the best moment of my life but I couldn't do anything to bring back the past. All I could do is to seek revenge, move according to my plan.

Matapos ang tatlongpung minuto ay madilim na ang paligid. Sinubukan kong kunin ang phone ko para tawagan si Duex nang bigla 'yong mamatay. Nanlulumo akong napasandal at gano'n na lang kalutong ang mura ko nang makitang ubos na ang gas ko.

Inis kong isinandal ang noo ko sa manibela at pigil na tumili, nakakainis! Bakit ngayon pa?! Hindi ko kabisado ang lugar dahil ito ang unang beses na pumunta ako rito. My eyes widened when I realized that I have power bank with me!

Nagmamadali akong naghalungkat sa bag ko para hanapin kung saan ko 'yon inilagay but unfortunately I didn't bring it with me.

Kagat ko ang labi sa sobrang inis. Kuyom ang dalawa kong kamay habang masama ang tingin sa daan. Madilim ang paligid at may mga puno, sinubukan kong sumilip sa labas pero agad akong binalot ng takot nang makitang halos walang tao sa labas.

Paano ako pupunta nito?! Nakakainis! Bakit pa kase ako nagpunta dito.

Halos sampong minuto akong tulala nang biglang may kumatok sa bintana. Gulat akong napatalon at halos magningning ang mata ko nang makita ko si Styx. He was looking at me worriedly.

Binaba ko ang bintana at hinarap siya, bahagyang umawang ang labi niya nang makita ang mukha ko pero mabilis ding nakabawi.

"What happened?" he asked using his low voice.

I blinked twice before clearing my throat. "Empty gas."

He licked his lower lip a bit before smiling. "I'm going to Zambales, I heard from your secretary that you're going there, too. Mind if I give you a ride?" Tumaas ang kilay ko sa sinabi niya.

Saglit akong natahimik at nag-isip kung tatanggapin ko ba ang offer niya. Kung tatanggapin ko, makakasama ko siya sa sasakyan ng matagal. Well, not that long but at least! Makakasama ko pa rin siya.

I gathered my things before getting myself out of the car. May tinatawagan si Styx ngayon, 'yong mag-aasikaso ng sasakyan ko. I raised a brow when he smiled at me again after hanging up his phone. I rolled my eyes and opened his damn car para matapos na.

Halos hindi ako huminga habang nagd-drive siya. He was smoothly driving on the road while glancing at me several times! Natatakot ako at baka mabangga kami!

"Can't you focus your eyes on the road?" iritang saad ko dahil sa sobrang awkward!

He bit his lower lip to stop himself from smiling. "Why?"

I rolled my eyes. "Hindi ako komportable, Styx," pagpapakatotoo ko

Ramdam kong natigilan siya pero hindi ko 'yon pinansin. Itinuon ko ang paningin sa labas at pinagmasdan na lang ang madilim na kalangitan. Mula sa kinaroroonan namin ay tanaw ko na ang dagat. I decided to just booked at the nearest hotel para doon na magpalipas ng gabi, sigurado naman akong mahihirapan akong umuwi lalo na dahil wala akong sasakyan.

"Kayo?" After the car resonated with deafening silence, he broke the ice.

Kunot noong tinignan ko siya. "What?" I asked, getting confused.

Nagulat ako sa pagbabago ng aura niya. Biglang nagdilim ang kanyang mata habang mahigpit na nakakapit sa manibela. Kagat ko ang labi habang pinagmamasdan siya, he looks hot.

Saglit siyang tumingin sa 'kin bago ibinalik sa kalsada ang mata. "Duex. Kayo ba?" Madiin ang tingin niya sa kalsada na para bang malaki ang kasalanan no'n sa kanya.

Umikot ang mata ko. "Kung kami ano namang pake mo roon?" mataray na saad ko. He exhaled in disbelief before throwing me a death glare.

Tsk.

Oh, gosh, natatakot ako.

I mentally laughed.

"Xhia," nagbabanta ang tinig niya.

I scoffed. "Bakit? Ano bang problema mo?" Kumuyom ang isang kamao niya habang ang isa ay mas lalong humigpit ang hawak sa manibela.

He looked hot while driving his Ford smoothly, parang gusto ko lang siyang panoorin sa buong biyahe at pagsawaan ang kanyang mukha.

"I'm jealous," he whispered but enough for me to hear. Umawang ang labi ko at hindi makapaniwalang tumingin sa kanya. He glanced at me a little before biting his lower lip. He cleared his throat before scratching the back of his head. Pakiramdam ko ay sobrang pula na ng mukha ko ngayon, madilim ang paligid sa labas pero iba ang nililikha ng magaling kong imahinasyon na para bang totoong may magaganda at maiilaw na alitaptap sa paligid.

I looked outside the window to get some air. Ha! Pakiramdam ko ay nanunuyo ang lalamunan ko at may malaking bato ang nakabara roon. Saglit pa akong nagpakawala ng buntong hininga bago kurutin ang daliri ko dahil pakiramdam ko ay nawawala ako sa sarili.

I looked at him again and this time, our eyes met. He was staring at me and full of unknown emotion. I didn't even noticed that we already stopped. He slowly unbuckled his seatbelt and lean closer until our face our now inches away from each other. I could smell the mint scent of his breath, sa bawat paggalaw ng puno ng lalamunan niya ay pinagmamasdan ko.

"A-Anong s-sabi mo?" Gusto kong sampalin ang sarili ko dahil nakita ko ang pag-alpas ng nakakalokong ngisi sa labi niya na para bang inabot ako ng ilang minuto bago maintindihan ang kanyang sinabi! I cursed myself mentally.

"Do I repeat myself, Ms. Xedler?" he said in a hoarse voice before planting a kiss at the side of my lips and leaving me inside his car, dumbfounded.

Inis akong lumabas ng kotse niya at nagmartsa sa direksyong pinuntahan niya. I saw how tall the building is, it is not a 5 star hotel but it looks luxurious. Parang katulad lang ng sa manila.

Nag-book siya ng magkaibang kwarto namin, syempre hindi naman ako papayag na magkasama kami sa iisang kwarto 'no!

Matapos ay inabot sa 'min ng babae ang key card namin bago kami hinatid sa kwarto namin. Halos tumirik ang mata ko nang makita kung gaano kahalay ang tingin sa kanya ng babaeng crew. Pagpasok namin sa elevator ay nakita ko sa repleksyon kung gaano kawalang pake si Styx sa tingin na iginagawad sa kanya ng babae.

Nakasimangot akong lumabas ng elevator at hindi na sila inantay pa nang makita ko ang kwarto ko, mabigat kong sinara ang pinto nang marinig kong tinawag pa ni Styx ang pangalan ko pero wala akong pake!

He can flirt whenever he wants and I don't give a f**k to show a single care.

Matapos kong ibaba ang mga gamit ko ay naalala kong empty battery nga pala ako. I stomped my feet out of frustration before walking outside the room. Nag-isip ako kung kakatok ba 'ko kay Styx o babalik na lang sa room but I chose not to do the latter.

"Hey." Ang nakakabwisit niyang ngisi ang bumungad sa 'kin bago sumandal sa hamba ng pinto.

"I need a charger," I demanded like he was obligated to give me a f*****g one.

He raised a brow. "And?"

"Can I . . ." Wtf? Sabihin mo lang pahiram dami mo pang arte! Sermon ko sa sarili.

Tumingin siya sa 'kin at tila ba natutuwa sa pagka-ilang ko. Kagat niya ang labi habang malalim ang mata na pinagmamasdan ang mukha ko lalo ang labi ko. I gulped when he held my hand before kissing it slowly. I tried to stifle a smile realizing how cheesy it was!

"S-Styx . . ." I stuttered, my cheeks turned crimson red when he gently caressed my hand with his soft one.

"Yes, love?" His eyes screamed darkness.

I took a deep breath before pulling my hands away from him. I smiled as if nothing happened and lifted my arms to caress his cheeks, he was stunned and couldn't move a single nerve.

"I want you now, Styx," I whispered seductively. His eyes widened a fraction.

"Y-You, what?" he asked in disbelief.

"Do I have to repeat myself, Mr. Syruis?"