Monday, September 1, 2008

2

Iñaki Rocha took a puff from his vape as he stood at the church's patio. What's keeping her so long, he thought. He gazed at his watch-3:30.

At 26, Inaki has lived a very pampered life. Being the only child of two doctors, he grew up spoiled by material things. He was a considered a problem child always screaming for attention from his parents. At 17, he got his then girlfriend pregnant. However, they decided to live their own lives with Inaki promising to give monthly support for the child, now 8 years old.

Inaki gazed up and saw the person he was waitng for exiting the church- Tatiana. Slowly he walked toward her, a smirk across his face as he saw her surprised expression.

"Bakit andito ka?" Tatiana asked.

"Inaantay ka."

"Why? I have my car with me."

Iñaki smile turned into a frown.

"Anyway, andito ka na rin lang, we need to talk. Punta tayo sa Santa Lucia." the two walked side-by-side out of the church. 

Tatiana glanced at the person beside her as they were walking. Iñaki's almond-shaped eyes were covered by the shades he was wearing, held in place by his high-bridged nosed. 

"Kanina ka pa nakatingin," Iñaki quipped. Tatiana took away her glance as Iñaki let out a short laugh as they turned to Calle Real. Up ahead, Puerta Santa Lucia stood out like a sentinel.