"Stacey, bakit ka pumayag na magtrabaho sa kanya?" asked Blake.
Nagbaba siya ng tingin. She can't tell him the truth. "I need the job. It pays well naman."
He sighed. "Sabagay, I know na mas okay nga yun kesa sa pagkanta mo sa bar. But I don't like the way he looks at you." amin nito bago tinapunan ng tingin ang lamesa sa tabi nila.
Napatingin din si Stacey pero binalik din niya ang mata kay Blake. Hindi niya gusto ang inis na nararamdaman niya. Hawak ng babaeng kasama nito ang pisngi ni Nick and she seems to be pacifying him or something.
Mayabang na nga babaero pa! Kung hindi lang masama ang ugali sa akin ni Heather, I susumbong ko talaga ang manyakis na lalaking ito! Inis na sabi niya sa sarili.
Lalo na siyang nabwisit sa boss niya. Parang nagbibilang talaga ito ng babae. Pinilit niyang burahin sa isip niya ito. She should focus on Blake.
"Why did you ask me to dine out?" tanong niya Kay Blake.
Ibinaba nito ang hawak na tinidor and tumingin ito sa kanya.
"Namiss lang kita. Ilang gabi na din akong nasanay na nakikita ka sa bar."he seriously said..
She frowned. "Ikaw ha? Bad yan! Di ba sabi ko huwag kang ma-fafall sa akin ulit?" she joked.
He chuckled. He leaned on his chair then crossed his arms on his chest.
"Last time tinanong mo ako kung ano ang nagustuhan ko sayo dati di ba?"
Napatango siya as she takes a sip of her wine.
"Ako naman ang magtatanong ngayon Stacey. Kung wala ba akong girlfriend, magugustuhan mo na ba ako?" he asked.
Napaawang ang bibig niya dahil sa unexpected na tanong nito.
"Your plan better work Tanya." Nick said pagkatapos tumungga ng Juve y Camps Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2010.
"It will work babe. Easy lang sa alak." Maarteng sabi nito.
Since wala naman silang balak mag-dinner, tapas lang ang inorder nila. They are just having jamon serrano with their wine.
"Stop looking at them para hindi ka na-babadtrip. If you will just let me babe, ako ang bahala sayo mamaya." hirit ni Tanya as she moistened her lips habang nakatitig kay Nick. “You know what I mean…” makahulugang sabi nito in a husky voice,
"No dice Tanya. "he said seriously .Dati pa ayaw na nito ng any sexual relationship with her. Lalo na ngayon na nakilala na nito si Stacey.
Tanya let out a smile that never reached her eyes. She looked at their right side. Pinasadahan nito ulit ng tingin ang si Blake sa kabilang lamesa. If she can't have Nick tonight, pwedeng-pwede itong substitute. She just has to wait for the perfect timing. She is sure that Nick will not go out of this place without his slut.
Pag-alis nila, siya na ang bahala kay Blake. It has been such a long time since she has been laid .Umasa pa naman sito na kaya ito tinawagan ni Nick dahil he wants her to mouth fuck him like before. Yun pala he has other reasons. Well, makikisakay muna ito. Sooner or later, matitikman niya ulit ito.
"Why are you asking me that question now Blake?"Stacey is frowning slightly.
He leaned forward and touched her hand. Saktong napatingin si Nick sa kanila. He saw Blake’s hand on Stacey's.
Hindi na ito nakapagpigil. Tumayo ito. He ignored Tanya who called him.
"Miss Ledesma! Can I have a word with you?!"he asked in a chilly voice.
Sabay na napatingin sina Stacey at Blake dito. Matigas na matigas ang expression nito. Nakasunod dito ang kasama nitong babae.
"Babe.." tawag nito but Nick didn't even look at her. Kay Blake ito galit na nakatingin.
Hindi na napigilan ni Nick ang selos kaya sumugod na ito .Inis na inis si Tanya because all her plans will be ruined. She is planning a more subtle approach. Kaso sa init ng ulo ni Nick, mukhang magkakagulo pa yata bago nito mailabas ng restaurant ang malanding babae nito. Tumayo na din Si Blake.He looks angry too.
"Nakaka-lalake ka naman yata! Nakita mong nag-uusap kami." he told Nick.
Napatayo na din si Stacey.Bigla siyang natakot sa hitsura ni Nick. He looks ready to hurt Blake.
They are already causing a scene. She has to do something quick.
"Blake, it's okay. Baka may sasabihin lang na importante ang boss ko." she told him.
The two men are angrily staring at each other pero mas nakakatakot ang expression ni Nick. Kahit hindi niya alam bakit galit na galit ito, she can't let them hurt each other. Parehong malaki ang katawan ng dalawa but since Nick looks more furious baka mas makalamang ito kay Blake.
Hinawakan ni Blake ang kamay niya to pull her on his side para mailayo from him. Nakita ni Stacey kung gaano lalong dumilim ang mukha ng boss niya. Mabilis niyang inalis ang pagkakahawak sa kanya ng binata and lumapit siya kay Nick. She is scared to death. Any moment alam ni Stacey that her boss will act violently. Hindi siya sanay sa gulo kaya ayaw niya na siya ang pagmulan ng away ng dalawa lalo na sa public place.
Nun naman nagsalita si Tanya. She walked to Blake's side.
"Let them talk. Hintayin na lang natin sila dito." sabi nit okay Blake..
"Sige na Blake. Sandali lang kami."paalam niya sa binata.
Blake hesitated but eventually nodded pero masamang-masama ang tingin nito kay Nick.
FUCKING HELL! The bastard is acting like her boyfriend! Nick furiously thought.
He felt all the blood came up his head. Hindi na nito napigilan ang sarili. He grabbed Stacey's arm to get her away from the fucking asshole. He will deal with him later.
"Hey!" galit na sabi ni Blake nang makita nito na marahas na hinablot ni Nick ang braso ng dalaga.
Tinapunan ito ng nakakamatay na tingin ni Nick.
"Don't you dare stop us..." banta nito kay Blake sa nakakatakot na boses.
Gumitna na si Stacey. "Blake ano ba?! Please..." pakiusap niya.
She saw the head waiter approached their table. Nakatingin na din lahat sa kanila.
Narinig na lang niya na tinatanong nito si Blake kung ano ang problema. Hindi na siya nakalingon dahil halos kaladkarin siya ni Nick palabas.
"Sir, saan tayo pupunta?" she asked.
She frowned nang mapansin niya na may dalawang lalake na nakayuko sa motor ni Blake.
"Wait!" she protested. Mukha kasing may hindi magandang ginagawa ito sa mga gulong ng motorsiklo. Wala pa naman ang gwardiya sa pwesto nito.
Hinila lang siya ni Nick papunta sa kotse nito. Hindi na pumalag si Stacey. He shoved her in. His grim expression is sending shivers down her spine. She just looked out the window as he drove. Ang dami niyang gustong sabihin dito at itanong but she has to wait. He is still in a foul mood. Kanina tinanong na niya ito kung saan sila pupunta but he ignored her. Naisip niya na talagang he will do whatever he wants regardless of the people na maapektuhan. Ngayon nga, basta na lang nito iniwanan ang date na kasama.
Nakahinga siya ng maluwag ng mapansin niya na pauwi sa bahay nila ang tinatahak ng kotse nito. Bago lumiko sa kanto nila, he pulled over on the side of the road.
"Ilang lalake ba ang sinasamahan mo?!" galit na tanong nito.
An expression of disbelief crossed Stacey's face. Sinalubong niya ang tingin ni Nick. Sisinghalan sana niya ito pero natigilan siya.
Gosh! Bakit ba ganun? Kahit super sungit madalas at napaka-condescending ng bwisit na lalaking ito, super guwapo naman talaga! And he smells so good! Ngitngit ni Stacey as she tried hard na makipagtitigan dito.
"I beg your pardon?!" malamig na tanong niya.
His mouth is set in a thin line. Napansin ni Stacey na pag galit ito, a muscle jerks at the side of his jaw.
"I remember last Saturday, you were with your former boss. Ngayon iba na naman .Didn't I tell you that ayaw ko ng empleyadong may hindi magandang ginagawa? How many men are you dating? Iba-iba araw-araw?" he asked through gritted teeth.
His plan to be nice and cool- headed had disappeared cause he is jealous as hell. Pati ang plano sana ni Tanya hindi nangyari dahil sa init ng ulo nito.
That fucking asshole is still lucky that I didn't beat him to a pulp! He told himself.
" Hind ba sinabi ko sayo na wala kang pakialam kung ano man ang gawin ko outside the office?" she said as she controls her temper.
"Believe me Stacey, I have all the fucking right..." he said menacingly.
Her heart skipped a beat.