Chapter VI

It actually catches my attention on what Arthur is saying.

Not because of the way how their story goes, well i'm also interested in that but, what caught my attention most is that the girl's name who helped was Allyson. Same name of my mysterious angel Ally.

Now what?? Where did that 'mysterious angel' came from? and did I actually owned her by saying my??

This is not really a good sign, is it?

"Allyson was a fine pretty lady. Just like i've said earlier, she's not the same of the 'escorts' we knew. She picks the events she wants to attend and usually she pick situations where she can help rather than just display yourself around." he continued.

"I didn't really get it how she's different from the rest of the escorts. Because the way you say it, picking events to attend is just like picking richer and better men to pay you up. Situations she can help? Isn't that the reason they are hired? For men needs special help to relieve theirselves."

I saw that Arthur wants to argue and explain more but there is also understanding in his face.

"I do get your point Alex. But for the record, Allyson is not a full time escort and she's not up to money just like you've said."

Tumango nalang ako sa kaniya para hindi na humaba pa ang usapan. I think the Allyson he's talking about is far from the Ally I knew.

'Oh bat napasama na naman sya sa iniisip mo?' sita ko sa sarili.

"And actually, my wife loves her. She visits on special occasions at home."

Arthur laughed when he saw the disagreement in my face.

We have talked for a few minutes after the early dinner and decided to call it a day.

I am now on my way to the elevator that would send me to my room when I received a text.

It is from unknown number but when I opened the message, I recognize who is it from right away.

Fr: *****88678

~I'll be waiting outside your room~

Clearly from Miranda.

Imbis na tumuloy sa elevator ay tumungo ako palabas ng hotel and called Andrew who answered right away.

"Sir,"

"Where are you? I need a ride for tonight" agad kong sabi bago pa nya matapos ang pag bati. 

I need to get away from this hotel o di kayay malalaman ni Miranda na hindi totoo ang ginamit kong excuse sa kaniya para tigilan na nya ko.

"I'm right here sir."

Luminga naman ako pakanan at nakita ko ang itim na kotse na alam kong si Andrew ang lulan non.

Once the car stopped in front of me, I get in the passenger seat right away.

In-end ko naman ang tawag at nagmaneho naman agad paalis si Andrew sa lugar na iyon. 

"Where to sir?" Kalmado niyang sabi.

"Do you know a bar that we could hang for the night?" tanong ko sa kanya habang sinasandal ko pakomportable ang aking sarili sa upuan.

"Yes sir bu--" alanganin sumagot si Andrew kaya napagtanto ko na baka may plano siya kaya inunahan ko na

"Plan?"

Tumango naman sya at nagmaneho ng diritso.

"Martins"

sabi ko sa kanya habang napapabuntong hininga

"Sir?" he asked. Halatang nalilito sa sinabi ko.

"Drop me at Martins Hotel. We're already near"

He just kept silent at hindi na nagtanong pa.

Nang makarating na kami sa labas ng hotel ay hindi ko naman talaga alam kung bakit ako nandidito.

'You know your reason Alex and it's because of Ally'

Bago ako bumaba ng kotse ay napabuntong hininga naman ako.

"I'll call you to pick me up tomorrow. For now, i'll just stay here and you enjoy Greece. Miranda might bother you but please don't tell her where I am" saad ko bago sinara ang pinto. 

"Sir! Do you want me to checked you in and let you settle down first before I go?" Pahabol nyang tanong habang nakadungaw sa ngayong nakabukas na nyang bintana.

"No need. I already have a room" I waved goodbye at him then entered the hotel.

I was about to ask the receptionist on Ally's room number when I saw her walking in the hotel.

She's beautiful in what she's wearing. Black pants, puff long sleeves blue top and flat shoes. She also have a chain sling bag with her. Nakalugay ang kanyang tuwid na buhok. Simple but she looks beautiful. 

Hindi nya ata ako nakita dahil derideritso sya naglakad papuntang elevator.

"Ally" medyo napalakas ng konti ang sambit ko sa pangalan nya kaya may iilan ang napatingin sa akin.

I ran after her sa may elevator. Nang malapit na ako sa kaniya ay bumukas naman ang elevator na agad syang sumakay. It leaves me no choice but to get in too para makausap ko sya. 

Tumabi ako sa kanya na hindi pa rin ako napapansin. Nakayuko din kasi sya at may hinahanap sa bag na dala dala nya.

"Looking for something?" tanong ko sa kaniya na nakapagpatigil sa kaniya.

Dahan-dahan naman syang lumingon sa akin which i find it cute kasi naka bukas pa ng konti ang bibig nya habang nakatingin sakin.

"Alex?" paniniguro nya.

"It's me. Wanna have coffee?" I casually asked na nakapag pataas ng kilay nya.

"And what makes you think that I will go have coffee with you?" she asked.

Napangiti naman ako sa aliw sa kanyang reaksyon.

"I didn't think you would, that is why I am asking" i answered.

"What do you want? Don't tell me you came here just to see and have coffee with me?" she looked at her wrist watch.

"7 in the evening?" nakataas parin ang kilay nya habang nagtatanong which made me chuckle.

"Don't flatter yourself too much honey. Yes I came here to see you but for other reason and not coffee." i answered with a smirk.

"Point taken." sabi nya habang tumatango.

Looks like she's thinking about it for she was quiet for a minute.

Bumukas naman ang elevator sa isang floor which shows na nasa 10th floor na kami.

"Fine. Tara na bago pa magbago isip ko." She said and went out of the elevator.

I immediately followed her as she walks to her room. Nang makarating na kami sa tapat ng room 1**** ay huminto sya at may kinuha sa bulsa nya. it was her key card. nang mabuksan na nya ang pinto, una syang pumasok bago ako inaya sa loob.

"It's not as fancy as your place but hindi ka naman siguro maarte no? haha" pabiro nyang tanong habang nilalagay ang bag nya sa maliit na coffee table.

Umiling naman ako bilang tugon at nilibot ang tingin ko sa kabuoan ng kwarto nya. Yes, the space doesn't meet with the area of my place but it does not matter. She has queen size bed with white beddings which made it look so clean. It has a side table on the right side of it and above is a lamp shade. May hindi gaanong kalaki na space ang nasa may harap ng kama and nandoon nakapwesto ang coffee table nya. There is also a long couch on the other side of it. No paintings, tv and all. Simple lang ang kwarto at wala din itong veranda.

"I hope you're ok with it or we could just go out and have coffee somewhere." she said while looking at me unsurely.

"It's fine. tawag nalang tayong room service for us to have coffee? or you prefer dinner and wine?"

Napatawa naman sya sa tanong ko.

"lemme get this straight Mr. Sarmiento" she said while crossing her arms in front of her.

"What are you exactly doing here?" she asked in a serious tone.

napahinga naman ako ng malalim.

I looked straight in her eyes and asked the question that I'm quite hesitant to ask.

"Can you be Mrs. Sarmiento?"