Kabanata 64

Umikot si Linden at pumasok na sa kanyang kotse. He just left me here standing while talking to Crane on the phone.

Napabuntong-hininga ako at pumasok na rin sa loob ng kotse.

"Crane, I'm busy right now." Sabi ko pa na hindi magawang tapunan ng tingin si Linden.

I could feel the heavy tension inside the car, and I was not comfortable talking on the line with Crane.

Pinagpapawisan ako ng malamig at the same time dumudulas ang kamay ko dahil sa pawis. Yes, I'm sweating with mix of coldness.

"I'm sorry, puwede ba akong tumawag mamaya?" I sighed and pretend to be casual as possible. Gusto kong ibaba ang phone pero hindi naman ata maganda iyong bababaan ng wala man lang pasabi o paalam.

"Kailangan kong mag-review, pasensiya na."

"Okay then, I understand. Just tell me when will be your free time, nandito kasi ako ngayon sa Brooklyn and I'd like to see you and have dinner with me, don't worry walang malisya." He defended and chuckled.

"Sige, ibababa ko na." With that I hung up