I was scrolling my laptop when my phone rang. I gave it a quick glance since I’m busy checking the sales report for the last week. Sa sobrang abala ko ay ni hindi ko na ito nasagot.
But then it rang again.
Bumuntonghininga ako saka ito kinuha. I saw an unknown number. Hindi ko na sana sasagutin pero naisip kong baka order ito. Pero hindi naman ako nag-iiwan ng number ko sa Instagram. Transactions are being held in chats.
Hesitant, I still answered the call.
“Hello?”
“Took two attempts before you answer, huh?”
My brows furrowed. Mabilis na nakuha ng pamilyar na boses niya ang atensiyon ko.
“Hellios?” tanong ko habang tumutuwid sa pagkakaupo. “Is this you?”
“Hmm. Are you busy?”
He didn’t answer my question but I already know who this is. Sa ilang pagkakataon na nagkakasama kami, saulo ko na kaagad ang timbre ng boses niya. Hindi ko alam pero lahat ng tungkol sa kaniya ay madali kong natatandaan.
“Nasa restaurant ako. I’m checking some reports,” I said. “B-Bakit?”
May isang linggo na rin simula nang huli kaming magkita. That’s still the time I went to his condo to take care of him because he’s sick. Pagkatapos no’n ay hindi na kami nagkita ulit. Nung nakaraang misa ay hindi ko rin siya nakita. None of his family attended the holy mass last Sunday.
“Hellios…” tawag ko dahil hindi na siya nagsalita pa.
“Hmm?”
“How are you feeling now? Magaling ka na?”
“Yes. I was already fine that same day.”
Tumango ako kahit na hindi naman niya nakikita. I looked down on my hand that’s placed above my lap.
“That’s good to know.”
“Thanks for taking care of me.”
“No, I didn’t. Ipinagluto lang kita. Hindi rin naman ako nagtagal doon kaya hindi ko masabing inalagaan kita.”
“You still went to my place to check on me. Nag-alala ka pa rin sa akin.”
Yes, I did get worried for you. Hindi lang talaga naging maganda ang naging usapan natin no’n bago ako umuwi. I guess you’re already calm down now… about that topic you’re very allergic to.
“I did. Nag-alala ako para sa’yo. You got sick because of me—”
“That’s never your fault. I would soak myself in the rain over again just to protect you.”
Ngumuso ako, ramdam ang kung anong kiliti sa sikmura ko. I bit my lower lip to refrain myself from being too happy. Is this what it really feels like to fall for someone? Kadikit na ba ng salitang gusto ko siya ang pakiramdam na tila inihehela sa alapaap?
I know I’ve been to in denial about my feelings for him but for the past days that I didn’t had the chance to see him, that’s when I realized that I’m ready falling for him, too.
Kapag nagkataon, siya ang magiging unang nobyo ko. Wala akong ideya sa sasabihin ni Papa oras na ipaalam ko sa kaniya ang tungkol sa amin ni Hellios. Kapag nagkaroon na kami ng relasiyon. I’m in the right age already but I’m still afraid of his possible reaction towards him.
He’s an Atheist. What if he doesn’t get to like him?
No. He will like him. I know Papa won’t judge him easily without knowing him first.
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Suarez Empire Series 1: My Heaven In Hell
General FictionShe's a servant of the church with pure and innocent heart. He's a badass tattooed man. An Atheist. Will their different beliefs become a hindrance to their love? - Published under KPub PH.
