CHAPTER 46 -  REPRIMAND

JULIAN arrived late in the afternoon. Naabutan nito Sina Clive at Nikole na nagpapalipas ng oras sa loob ng gallery. Nikole was painting Clive’s torso and it was nearly done. Nakasuot naman ng shorts si Clive dahil nasa katawan na parte na ang ipinipinta ng dalaga.

“Jules, you’re back!” masiglang wika ni Nikole. Hindi niya halos namalayan ang pagdaan ng oras. When Clive suggested to continue his painting, Nikole did not decline.

“Pasensya na sa abala kaninang umaga sa bahay. Apparently, the old man had a mild stroke.” Naglakad patungo sa tabi ni Nikole si Julian at wari ay pinagmasdan ang canvas. “Dumaan na rin ako sa agency to check some reports of my agents. Kaya medyo late na ako nakabalik dito.”

“I don’t want to sound mean about Martina’s father but serves them right! E kung hindi naman siya basta sumugod sa bahay mo hindi naman siya aatekahin. Uto-uto kasi ng bruhang anak. Even Martina isn’t in her right mind. I can’t believe you had a thing for her Jules.” Inis na ibinaba ni Nik