Amorous Desire

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Aira's POV

Umuwi ako sa bahay ngayon at tumambay lang sa kwarto ko. Malapit na kasi ang annniversary ng kompanya at nag-iisip na ako ng mga designs ng mga damit na pwedeng irampa ng mga kukunin naming models.

We're into clothing line and every year, we're hiring freelance models to ramp to our stage wearing our owned designs clothes. Luckily, ako ang in-charge dito. Yes, kahit naman masama ang ugali ko ay may talento din naman ako kahit papaano.

Tinapik-tapik ko ang lapis sa sketchpad at nagisip ng iba pang detalye ng gown. Gusto daw ni Daddy ngayon ay wedding theme. Kung ako lang ang magsu-suot, I just wanted a simple wedding gown. Nakikipagparticipate rin ako minsan at dinadala ko din sina Cristy at Nadine.

I sighed then closed my eyes.

"Aira, linya mo ito. Mag-isip ka ng kakaibang detalye na sa tingin mo ay hahangaan ng mga tao kapag suot mo. Kaya mo iyan." I told myself with full of determination. I sighed again then slowly opened my eyes. I looked at my sketchpad and let my hands to their job along with my mind. I added details with my heart. I smiled upon the idea that's running through my mind right now.

Minutes after, tapos ko na ang aking outline. I excitedly walk out of my room and ran to my Dad's room. I was holding my sketchpad but I stopped when I saw him sitting on the couch, and he's not alone. He's with Bea. I didn't move and let myself watch them.

"Is that a wedding gown?" Dad asked. My eyebrows automatically formed into a straight line.

"Yep!" She answered like a kid. "Gusto ko pa kasing matutunan ang ginagawa ni Ate. And maybe, I could help her out." She added. Napatawa ako sa isipan ko.

Pasipsip. Puro pasipsip.

Nakangiti pang pinakita ang sketchpad kay Daddy. Ito namang isa, nagpapauto lagi!

"This is such a beautiful gown hija. With all the details. It looks so expensive yet worth it." Daddy commented. Umusok yata ang ilong ko sa narinig ko. Lalo na nang marinig ko ang masayang tawa ni Bea.

Ulol. Parang pusang naipit!

"Of course. I was thinking, once in a lifetime lang po siya. Maybe clients would love to buy this one. Hindi naman po sila basta-basta ‘dba? And surely, magugustuhan nila ang design lalo na sa mga maliliit na parte nito." Bea proudly explained. Tumawa lang si daddy at tumango.

Oh Jesus.

"Okay. We'll let Frances know about this. Isisingit na lang niya sa mga designs niya." He said.

"Thanks Daddy!" She giggled as she kissed his cheeks.

Plastic.

Hindi ko na nakaya ang eksena kaya lunapit na ako. I let my sketchpad be on my arm to let him know that I already have my own ideas. I fake a smile.

"Good morning, anak." He greeted and smiled. Hindi ako kumibo at tinignan lang ito tapos kay Bea.

"Anyway, tell to Naveen and Fhax to come to our big event." He started. Our company always have this one big event every year as a repay to our employee’s good work. Tatlong araw ito para magrelax at mag-unwind. We let everyone enjoy their free time as we work on the first day by making charitable works from the big event.

I just nodded and I'm about to hand him my pad when he first showed up Bea's pad.

Putangina.

"Look at this gown. It'll be perfect for the ultimate. Or you can have yours too. Kapag may iba ka pang gusto." Dad said that made me feel worse.

"Sayang naman kasi ang design ng kapatid mo. It has little details that's rare. Do you have your ideas with you?" He asked.

Hindi ko alam kung nakikita niya baa ng hawak ko o sinasadya niya akong pahiyain sa harapan ni Bea.

“I already have.” I answered. “At kompleto na ang deigns ko.” Sumulyap ako kay Bea.

"Bea's just trying to help you. C'mon Frances, mas gagaan ang bagay kapag nagtutulungan." Sabi niya sa’akin nang makuha ang gusto kong iparating.

Mas lalo akong napikon.

“Sure.” Tumango-tango ako. “Bakit hindi mon a lang rin ipagawa sa kanya lahat? Tutal, nagbibida-bida na naman siya?” I asked with full of sarcasm.

"Frances anak, don't take my words into negative. I just want you two to help one another." He tried to reach me out but I take one step backwards.

I'm disappointed.

"No." I shook my head. "This is mine. And I already proved myself to you, years ago. Kahit ito lang ang hindi mo ipagalaw sa kanila. Mahirap ba iyon?” Tanong ko at nang hindi ito agad makasagot ay tumalikod na ako at hindi na dininig ang paliwanag niya.

I ran as fast as I could towards my room. I grabbed my bags and keys and get way out.

Seems like I need alcohol for the fresh wound inside me.

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Third Person's POV

"Kuya! Tulala ka diyan." Tawag ni Nadine sa pinsan niyang si Gelo ng madatnan niya itong nasa may pool area.

"Wala." Sagot naman ng lalake kaya napaingos ang batang babae.

"Sus! Kung alam ko lang, babae iyang tumatakbo sa isipan mo." Nadine teased. He just laughed a bit and glances at Nadine.

"Bakit ba feeling ko, mas matanda ka kaysa sa amin ng mga kapatid mo?" Gelo asked then chuckled. Nadine just make a face.

"Sa itsura ni kuya noon, nasanay na ako. At hindi ko kasi kayo ma-gets. Ang gwapo-gwapo niyo. Bakit ba kayo nababaliw sa iisang babae? You know, you can have all those girls if you want to. Malay mo sa'yo. Nasa gilid-gilid lang..." She said but used a soft voice to her last sentence. Gelo turn his face to her and gave him a malicious look.

"Stop what you're trying to figure out baby." He warned. Nadine just laughed hard.

"Oopss. I didn't name names yet. May pumasok na agad sa isipan mo? Wow. You're so intelligent talaga, Kuya!" She added then clapped her hands. Napailing ulit si Gelo.

Kung gaano kasulit si Lily, hindi niya alam kung double o triple sa batang ito. 

"Kamusta na kaya si Ate Aira?" Nadine asked out of the blue.

"Nadie, I didn't say na si Aira ang naisip ko." Gelo immediately said. Mas lalong natawa si Nadine.

"And Kuya Gelo, I didn't say that either. I just told you maybe your special someone is already around you, around you. Okay? I didn't tell it'll be Ate Aira." She chuckled.

Gelo just frowned.

"But you know sometimes, action speaks louder than words. Sometimes, the heart's stronger than the brain. And smart people can be a fool." Nadine said again then looked at him.

He just massaged his temple.

"Oh kid, not me." He snorted and she just smiled, receiving a beautiful lie.