Chapter 3

Symphonies

Shea Kesleigh's Point of View

Weird. Yan agad ang pumasok sa isip ko habang inaalala ko pa din ang nangyari kanina sa dalampasigan. Those eyes...it's predatory. This feelings is so foreign to me. Ngayon ko lang to naramdaman. Pinaghalong takot at excitement at saya? Hindi ko alam. I was back from reverie ng may kumatok sa p***o.

"Dinner is ready, cousin." Sabi ni Gianna at hinila ang kamay ko. "Sandal-." Hindi ko na naituloy ang sasabihin ko ng pababa na kami ng hagdan. I never been so conscious about myself. Pero ngayon, kung ikaw ba naman ang may kasamang parang mga God and Goddess mula sa Mt. Olympus baka kapag tumabi ako sa kanila mapagkamalan akong katulong. Gusto ko lang sanang tingnan ang sarili ko sa salamin. Pero hindi ko na nagawa dahil hila na ako ni Gianna. Naka simpleng t-shirt lang ako at maong na shorts. Habang pababa napansin kong may nakalagay na piano sa may gilid ng staircase. It was a grand piano. Sino kaya ang gumagamit nun? I wondered.

"Akala mo naman sobrang gwapo. Sino ba siya para habulin ko?" I heard Vic's voice and the chattering of the utensils.

"My Mom will be here tomorrow. Gusto ka niyang makita at makausap Shea." Sabi sa akin ni Gianna. I just nodded my head at sumunod papuntang dining area. The dining area is composed of long table with 12 seats. May chandelier na nakasabit sa taas. At may mga katulong nakatayo sa gilid.

"Shea!" Beth exclaimed ng makita niya ako. "Sabi ni Gianna nahihiya ka daw samin? Oh no, don't be. Kung gusto mo sumama ka sa bridal shower bukas?" Sabi niya while clasping my hands. She squealed like a little girl but realization hits her at unti-unting nawala ang ngiti sa labi niya.

"Oh my goodness! Elizabeth we're so busted!" Sabi ni Tori habang nakakunot ang noo.

"What bridal shower are you talking about Beth Dianna Williams? Please enlighten me." Sabi ni Kevin na nakaupo sa kabisera habang may madilim ang mukha.

"Ha-ha-ha Kuya. It was just a harmless party for Ate Gianna. Like duh." She said at patay malisya lang. Tumabi si Gianna kay Kevin at ako naman ay naupo katabi ni Beth at kaharap si Ravi.

"We promise you, no boys. Magpaparty lang kami sa bar and of course kami lang girls." Sabi ni Vic habang nagpatuloy kumain. "Shea is coming with us." Vic added with a grin as she winked at me.

"Hon, party lang yun okay? Girls night out. No boys. No strippers. Just us."

Gianna cooed and give Kevin a kiss on the cheeks. How sweet.

"Make sure of it." Kevin replied.

"Don't act like a saint Kelvin. There's also a bachelor party for you. Who knows what will happen?" Ravi smirked as he continue to slice the steak. Si Gianna naman ang kumunot ang noo.

"Hon..." he coughed. "It was just a harmless party." Ginaya niya ng sinabi ni Beth. That made me laugh. Napatingin silang lahat sa akin. Bigla kong natikom ang bibig ko.

"S-sorry." Sabi ko. Dapat kasi nirerendahan ko ang bibig ko.

"Wow. You're so beautiful when you laugh like that. Your eyes glows and trust me you looked like a freakin' goddess." Sabi ni Ravi at nakatingin sa akin. Nagiwas ako ng tingin.

Flattered, tinuon ko na lang ang pansin ko sa pagkain sa mesa. This is so embarrassing. "So anyway, I was saying hon, mga pinsan ko lang at kaibigan ang kasama ko sa party. I promise you no girls. Baka hindi mo ako siputin sa kasal natin eh." Kevin mumbled while looking at Gianna. Halata naman sa mukha nila na inlove na inlove sila sa isa't-isa. They're both lucky.

"Pajama party later. Movie marathon tayo? Just like what we usually do? Shea sama ka?" Sabi ni Beth sa akin.

"Sounds good to me." I said.

WATCHING a movie with them is a new experience to me. Nakaupo ako sa kama ni Beth at si Gianna naman ay nakaupo sa carpet habang kumakain ng pop corn. Nakadapa naman si Beth at Vic habang nanonood ng Hangover I.

"This is nice." I said while watching. "We're always doing these when we have time. Girls night out. Sleep overs and such." Sabi ni Beth. Both of them are so friendly and they are so warm.

"This is actually my first time." Sabi ko naman. Agad namang napaupo si Vic at humarap sa akin. "Really? First time is always the best." She added. Her blond hair is tied in a bun at ngayon ko lang napansin na hindi sila yung ibang mayayaman na puro paganda lang ang alam.

"Anong ginagawa mo sa free time mo?" Tanong ni Beth. Napaisip ako, ano nga bang ginagawa ko? Minsan lang naman ako magkaroon ng free time at nakakasigurado akong ibinibigay ko yun sa kapatid ko.

"Playing with my younger brother." I said.

"Ohh. Bakit hindi mo siya sinama dito?" Sabi ni Vic. I shook my head. "Long story." I answered. "How about your parents? Where are they?" Biglang napalingon sa puwesto namin si Gianna na kanina pang abala sa pagkain ng pop corn.

"I don't have parents anymore." I mumbled. Shock is visible on her face.

"Sorry Shea for asking." Vic said while pouting. "No it's okay. Matagal na yun." Yun na lang ang nasabi ko. "Can I leave for a moment? Iinom lang ako ng tubig." She had touch a sensitive spot on my heart. "O-okay. You may go. Pero babalik ka, alright? May Hangover 2 and 3 pa tayong isusunod." Vic studied my calm face. Lumabas ako sa kwarto ni Beth and dumiretso pababa ng hadgan. Ilang ilaw na lang ang bukas at masyadong dim na ang ilaw ng nilalalaran ko. Pababa ako ng hadan ng may narinig akong tumutugtog ng piano. It was soft melody. Habang bumababa ako mas lalong lumalakas ang tunog. If my memory serves me right, it was a piano piece by Beethoven. Fur Elise. Natandaan ko ng high school ako may music class kami. It's like nabuhay ulit si Beethoven para tumugtog ulit. It has a light, mellow character. Tuloyan akong bumaba sa hagdan. I saw a man playing the piano. His back facing mine. All I can see is his black hair. It seems so soft. Plus, he has a bulky sexy back. And how the hell he could play a piano in a dim light like these? And little did I know nakatingin ako sakanya for as long as I can't remember. Impossibleng si Ravi to. Lalo na si Kevin. His aura seems different.

"Enjoying the show?" A deep baritone voice mumbled at tumingin siya sa gawi ko. I can't see his face clearly because of the dim light. Kahit hindi ko siya makita alam kong siya yung lalaking nakita ko sa dalampasigan.

"I-ikaw. Ikaw yung nakatingin sa akin kanina." I exclaimed. Tumayo siya at doon ko lang napagtanto na hanggang balikat niya lang ako. He's so tall. Taller than Kevin. Maybe six feet and 2 inches long?

"Hmm. I was looking at you? Now that's hilarious." He said as his lips turned into a smirk. "I was there to witness the sunset. Not to stare at you." He said at naglakad ng dahan dahan sa puwesto ko. Habang lumalapit siya mas nakikita ko ng malinaw ang kanyang mukha. There's a small scar marred on his eyebrows. That gives him a badboy profile. He's so handsome and too gorgeous. So impressive. Lalo na ang tindig nito. Full of confidence. For sure he's earning a lot of interest of every women. At tama nga ako halos wala pa ako sa balikat niya. Nasa harapan ko na siya and I can even smell him. Manly. Yan agad ang pumasok sa isip ko. He bent down para maabot niya ang mukha.

He possesses a aqua blue eyes together with a long lashes. A proud nose. About his jaw line? Too stubborn. I never been able to resist his eyes. I subconsciously bite my lips. He lifted his hands and brush its back against my cheeks. "You're skin seems the softest part of you but I think I'll disagree once I kiss that fucking lips." And before I could respond he quickly withdrew his hands and walk away from me like nothing happened.

Bakit ang lakas ng epekto niya sa akin. Who is...he?

To Be Continue.....