Sinking Deep (GL)

CHAPTER 15

"I ran out of gas," iritabling sagot niya.

"And your car?" tanong ko ulit.

"I left it at the highway near Pobrio Street at sumakay nalang ako ng taxi." She explained.

"Akala ko patay ka na kasi hindi ka na nagpaparamdam dito," I stated. Pinark ko na ang kotse ay inayos ang buhok ko.

"Patay your ass!" pabirong sigaw nito saka tinapik ako sa likod. "Let's go!" she said filled with excitement.

Parang ngayon lang dito nag-aral kasi tumalon-talon pa pagkababa niya.

"Your classroom is in the next building so see yah later!!" sigaw nito nang nakalayo na sakin saka pumunta sa engineering's building.

Kumaway lang ako as a response tsaka lumakad nang mabilis papunta sa building namin. Inantay ko ang elevator na bumaba habang nakasandal.

Nakatalikod ako nang biglang may humintong boots sa likuran ko, naging malamig ang mainit na temperatura kani-kanina lang. Dahan-dahan akong tumingin sa likod at nagtama na naman ang mga mata namin.

Ma'am Rhea's eyes is burning while staring at me. Hindi ko alam kung ano na naman ang nagawa ko at ganito ang titig niya sakin.

Her intense gaze felt like it was peering right into my soul, her eyebrows almost meets as she stares at me.

Iniwas ko ang tingin ko sa kanya, when the elevator doors opened, I gestured for her to enter first, because I'm her gentle woman wife.

Pumasok naman siya nang padabog saka pumasok na rin ako, pumwesto ako sa likod gaya ng dati para mas makita ko ang suot niya.

I notice how stunning she looked today. She wore a tight-fitting red sleeve that accentuated her beauty, paired with a black silky skirt that showcased her long, fair legs. I couldn't take my eyes off her as I admired her appearance, I bite my lips intentionally.

The elevator ride with her felt like an eternity. Ang bagal na naman ng takbo ng elevator.

The spacious silence between us was almost suffocating, and I could sense the tension in the air. I tried to steal glances at her, but her cold and composed demeanor made it hard to read her emotions.

Ano na naman kaya ang iniisip nito.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, she broke the silence.

"Did you enjoy your evening with Vivien?" she asked, in her usual sophisticated voice.

Ma'am Vivien? anong kinalaman ni ma'am dito?

Her question caught me off guard, trying to understand what she said.

"Yes, I drove her home." I replied.

She nodded, not giving away anything, and the silence returned.

I stepped forward para mapantayan siya kung nasaan siya. She then surprisingly looks at me. I could feel her eyes on me, and it made my heart race.

It was clear that something was bothering her, but she kept her emotions hidden behind that sophisticated facade.

I wondered what was going on in her mind and if she felt the same pull towards me that I felt towards her. But for now, I had to be content with the moments we shared, even if they were filled with silent tension.

Nakarating kami sa third floor, finally. Nauna siyang lumabas sakin parang hangin na naglakad sa hallway not even sparing a glance at me. Nakarating agad siya sa room namin and guess what?

Sinarado niya nang malakas ang pintuan at napatigil ako.

What's with her today?

Pagkarating ko sa labas ng room ay binuksan ko nang dahan-dahan ang pintuan tapos sumilip, nakita ko kung paano naging mga yelo ang mga colleagues ko, as in lahat sila hindi gumagalaw including Charlotte.