I was silent the whole time after entering Kendrick’s car. He held the door for me and guided me gently as he also carried my bag and prepared my things before we leave. I was also surprised when I noticed that he put the container with sandwich inside my bag and put an expensive perfume that I can’t even afford. I sighed as I heard my chest hammering in fear. I don’t want to consume my minding thinking the whole time that he’s going to plan something I’d fear.
“You don’t actually have to do this,” I uttered and feel his eyes glanced to my direction. I can sense the strong tension between us. I couldn’t avoid wondering of how he ever knew about me? I bit my lower lip as I feel his eyes looking at me worriedly. I shook my head in disbelief when he smiled for assurance.Camila’s not with us and intentionally chose Trexon to drive her to school. I wry when I realized that she was also trying to let me make things up with this jerk who wanted me to feel bad impressioI was shock of what he just said. I could even hear Carx was teasing Rue while they walked passed by us. I bit my lower lip as I read Trexon’s reaction when he saw them again. He carefully carry his phone towards Carx and saw him flash his mischievous smile when I heard Kendrick cursed at him. I was frighten of what happened. I saw Rue forced a smile as he met my stares. He’s acting weird that made me feel awkward and intense. I saw Trexon simply look at my direction as I sighed again and squeezed my eyes shut. “Are you okay?” he asked but he’s in fierce as he handed me drinks he bought earlier. “I’m fine,” I stammered while answering. I gently accept his kind offer and moved a bit. I saw Carx’ face beamed and licked his lips as he replied to Kendrick’s question while silently mouthing, “She’s a bitch…”Rue quickly grabbed his arm and Carx grinned to Trexon, and to me with his death stares. I was confused of his expressions whenever he see
felt his electric touch the moment he laid his eyes on me and he was glaring. His voice was scorching my skin and I feel the intense. I am certain how he could feel my body shaking by his sudden question. I sighed deeply as before I reacted and frowned while trying to get his hands off me. “What are you doing?” I suddenly asked. My classmates were confused of Carx’ attack but neither of them helped me from his grip. “I have told you to accept my favor and get out of my sight,” he firmly murmured while he was slowly pulling on my wrist and taking me out of the place. I wry when Rua was calling me but I can’t say anything – instead I accidently bumped into her. I feel her turned at me as Carx kept holding me tightly. We’re in the middle of the crowded field and he take me to other way where few of the students are having lunch. He heaved a sighed and let go of me after we reached the vacant benches under this huge tree. The ground was muddy and the cobblestones
Saturday. Today’s Trexon and Marisa engagement. I was surprised to see Kendrick again after his disappearance the last night he drive me to my workplace and didn’t bother telling me that he’s gone to home. I bit my lower lip when he caught me looking at me. I walked downstairs quickly to commute instead. I glanced to the left side yard of Mrs. Rovis’ house. They’re all preparing and setting the table with white cloth. There are also beautiful vases and tulips, tied in purple laces. Marisa smiled at me from distance. She went to me, so I subconsciously waved my hands to her and smiled widely. I looked at her, head to toe and I wonder if I can do the same as her if I become a model? I can’t imagine myself doing the things I didn’t wished. Maybe it will be a challenge for my personality since I really have the opposite taste in fashion. I offered her a hand which she gladly shook it with me. “Are you Annette?” she asked while her eyes roaming the surroundings, which busy people are sta
While we’re heading back home. I could already see the visitors chattering while drinking served champagne and wine on their table. I wonder why they suddenly came up with a thought to celebrate the occasion, with garden theme at Mrs. Rovis’ backyard – which they can reserve venue for this extravagant event. I walked in the door while they’re busy at the back. I didn’t see Camila and she didn’t bother informing me that she’s outskirts of town. I feel my knees weaken when I saw my dad talking with Carx’ mom. I bit my lower lip when I slowly walked to them. They seem close to each other and the way their gestures are, they seem once comfortable with each other. The smiles they exchange with each other – seeing their hands are reaching and eyes that met without signs of awkwardness. I went to the left side corner and didn’t continue to approach them. I maybe wanted to keep my personal plans secret, but I felt something mysterious which I was curious about. I headed to the kitchen af
Since that day happened, I never had a chance to seek for explanation and validate my assumptions every time I heard him cussing over someone he hated. Because my instinct seem to fully agree that it could be me. This might be the hardest delusional part of tracing what causes his anger, and now I believe in myself that it was me. I showed up in front of him. Never scared from his judging eyes and made sure this is the best action I could ever pretend that I’m not affected of any and pretend I was innocent about it all. “Oh, Anne.” I smiled at Trexon, he was unsure of his reaction when he saw me as he glanced at Carx also that creeps my head with his usual unbothered façade. I looked back from where I’ve been. I maybe not ready to face him with this courage, but I have to unleash fearing his whole personality. It strangle me we’re in this distance. He’s always reckless that I never once believed he’ll come up treating me as horrible existing pest.“Good morning,” I greeted and lifte
“Hello, Carx…” Clamine stood and motioned her hands between us. Camila was behind Carx. She was holding his wrist and also confused of occurring awkwardness. I smiled at them and humbly excused myself as I headed to backdoor instead. “I’ll visit my hometown, Mrs. Rovis. I’ll be back by afternoon,” I stated and smiled at Camila once more. She was frowning and her hand moved enough to wave to my direction. When I finally reached the doorway and step outside. I heard the last statement from Clamine’s mouth said, “I never thought you’ll met her this time. How come you able to endure this and play along, Carx?”I feel someone gripped my wrist and saw it was Camila. Her eyes were weary and she’s holding me gently. I automatically smile when I saw her. This time, I have stopped my mind bothering things which were uncertain. I know that they’re not under my control. Yet I find way to equate and heed thoroughly the cues I am now hearing. I feel how Camila was
Is-Istanio?” I asked again. I feel this excitement creeping inside my head as soon I could process the assumptions lingering in my thoughts. “How did you two guys know each other?”“Silly. I don’t know him. He just went to me then introduce himself. So do I,” she answered. I sense her fluttering emotions when she have elaborated the details. I shook my head in disbelief. I did not expect he’ll be residing here again since I just knew he was working at Western City. I stiffened when I saw Istanio stand before us and smiled. I was surprised when he reached for my hand and smile playfully. “Istanio, ma’am.” I shake hands with him and waited for his reaction to change. But this time, he was innocent of everything. Istanio was never this courageous to first move. He have limited personality and tricky impressions. “What a beautiful sight,” he mumbled till he have reached Camila’s as well. “Are you going to Western City?” he casually asked and looked into n
“So you accepted his offer?” Istanio asked while he was chewing food in his mouth. I lost my appetite because of what happened earlier. I was scared that I was slowly ruining out friendship. Even I wanted to try telling myself that she just misunderstood everything. He intently look me in the eye and curiosity flashes when he stare into me. I told him about the offer that Trexon advised me to try modelling. But I can’t open up my interest regarding it. I saw how they’re bothered about the sudden argument happened earlier. I sighed and leaned behind the chair and nodded my head slowly. “Why are you sad about it? Don’t you want to try modelling at least, so you can pursue world of fashion. Since you’re studying that program,” he stated and saw his expressions change when he saw me wry as I shrugged my shoulders. I looked around and saw Rue heading to the corner of this restaurant. I saw Sabrina, dressed sexily and greeted him with good impression. I sh
After days staying at the hospital. I already discharge that Saturday after Trexon visited me yesterday and promised to help about the job he offered to me. The cold air welcome me the moment I stepped inside my room. I arrived at apartment exactly noon time. I get home all alone. The room was silent and peaceful. I closed the door behind me and stare at the ceiling. The day that cause trauma all my life reminded me how I let myself broke into pieces even more. It sadden to realize I was left all alone after meeting those people I once hold onto. Camila didn’t even bother reaching me out, or even Carx to apologize of what he done. I went to my full length mirror and saw my skinny reflection. I saw how my eyes already darken under. I heaved a sigh and reach the call at the telephone. “Hello,” said the man from the other line. It was hoarse voice and I can clearly hear how he was sobbing while talking to me. “Who is this?” “Your dad,” he shortly answered. This was the first time
The next morning, I feel unwell and wasn’t feel comfortable even I left alone in my room. What Carx had done to me was unforgettable and brought me into biggest trauma that would forever hunt me, even in daylight. I couldn’t help but shed in tears again. I was laying in this hospital bed. There was none of them visiting me. Even Camila that I wished had changed her mind at least just to see me if I was doing fine. She really change and becoming unpredictable. I reached my phone and saw missed calls and messages from my parents. One message caught my attention and notice it was an unknown number. The message told something I wish I was familiar of it since that first time of meeting each other: ‘I’ll visit you by 9PM, sweetie.’ I was hoping of whoever it was. I became too desperate after everyone had left me broken. They left me being mum all my life, giving me endless trauma, hated my whole being, and blaming me for everything shit I must’ve done. I cried again, but this time becaus
“What happened?” I was surprised seeing Camila broke in tears. She also glared at Carx beside me. I quickly went to her but she just step away and rolled her eyes at me. Her cheeks were all red as she kept wiping off the tears on her cheeks. I was confused when I exchange stares with her including Carx who stood beside me and didn’t care to Camila glaring at him. “You betray me too, Anne,” she said and looked to me with as she scoff in disappointment. “Have you ever wondered what would I feel when I’ll figure this out?” Her voice shake and she could cry again at any time if she continue with her words. She was really heart broken that I couldn’t help but to only look at her. I know she don’t like the idea of me getting near her when I hurt her which I was unsure about. “What do you mean?” I avoid my eyes from her. I bit my lower lip and saw Carx moved away form me and attempt leaving. Rue stopped him by grabbing his left arm. They exchange stares to each other. I saw how Camila st
“Do you know each other?” I heard Istanio’s voice echoed when he already reached our direction with his confused expression. I looked away after I noticed this stranger in front of me was glancing as he smirked. Istanio smiled at me while I started to eat the food I have ordered earlier. I shook my head after I met Istanio’s eyes and forehead wrinkled in frustration. I saw them fist bump while I listen silently to their conversation. It’s hard to be in this situation, where I left behind when others started talking such. I feel my phone vibrated saw text message from Camila. I haven’t informed her properly about my leaving. I licked my lower lip after I wiped off the napkin to every corner of my mouth. “She was my schoolmate,” said Istanio and saw him in my peripheral vision how he glimpse at me. “How is staying here, Calden?” he asked as this Calden moved his shoulders and flexed it as he put on the earphone . We started to get back on our apartment. I happened to cross path wit
I go back to school and meet the usual classmates who wanted to get rid of me, so bad. I sighed when I sat on my chair and didn’t turned looking at their direction. I realized that Rua already changed her seat and sat with the well-known council of her college. I was frowning the whole day even good thing happened to me last night. “For today, I’d like you to choose your own partners for reporting next week,” said the veteran professor as she carefully settling her eyeglasses on her nose. She looked at the left side and saw her grinned at Rua as she added, “I want you Ms. Rua to pick someone from your row to be your group member.” I noticed how the others wry and didn’t look at her in the eye. We were girls aligned in the row and noticed them glancing at me as I waited for her to choose me to be in her group. I feel uneasy and having a hot seat. I shiver when I looked around, then saw Carx was there, he was busy scrolling on his phone and didn’t care of anything
I was surprised of what he said. And I can’t even digest the words he have told me. My brows automatically furrowed when I saw him grinning already. This stranger must be idiot! “Do you know each other?” Istanio asked as he joyfully approached us —now with his curious expressions. I looked away and packed my food instead. I quickly went to my things and carry them all at once. I feel my pocket vibrated and read the message which Camila had sent. Camila:Are you still mad at me?I pressed keys on my dial pad and it took three rings before she could answer. I heard him heaved a sigh and utter a small voice. “Sorry.” “No. You don’t have to be sorry. I’m the one at fault. I’ll be visiting you every Sunday. If it’s okay with you,” I said in a calm voice. I can’t avoid sometimes of being worried whenever she’s like this. She always apologize, though in the first place I understand everything and it made me feel guilty cause she made covered my mistakes from any circumstances. I heard
“Really huh?” I pushed him away from me and angrily pointed him my fingers. I was furious when he mentioned the word that trigger me again. I step towards his direction and knitted my brows as I cursed and blurted out, “You don’t own me anymore. I’ll leave and make sure you can’t find me!” I went to the staff room and didn’t turn back to their direction when everyone witnessed what happened. I walked pass by Trexon and saw his worried eyes as he grabbed my arm gently and looked to Carx’ direction. I pulled my arm from him and he followed as I started to pick my folded clothes and went to the restroom. “Stop following me,” I insisted as he stared into my direction and about to held my wrist that I quickly lifted and started to get shiver when his eyes look into me without knowing it weakens me after what happened between us. “What happened?” He asked softly and held me to both of my shoulders to steady in my position, looking to his eyes in cur
Since that night, Kendrick keep visiting Camila’s house. He always offering us for a ride. While I was not trying to talk with Camila since the thing she have told me about my parents knowing that I work. The car was silent while we’re heading to school. I can’t stop him from insisting and even made Camila to just agree about it. She keep glancing me through rear view mirror. Her eyes met mine and show a small smile from her face. Kendrick and Camila are both schoolmates in that university. But he dropped Camila and before me. It was late for me to notice that they seem close with each other because of it. Kendrick didn’t wear the uniform as Camila thus I assume he is not studying there. “Who are you dating?” he suddenly asked and glanced to me. I bit my lower lip when I remember the last kiss we had. We never talk with each other after that incident happen. We merely exchange stares and Marisa is the one only visits Mrs. Rovis’ home. I wonder why Trexon always
I froze when he reached my hand and squeezed it tightly as he motioned his other hand to the ceiling and said, “You’ll surely like this place once you transfer. I can visit you anytime when I’m free.”“Jeez, Tanio! Why are you saying that to her? You’re creeping her out,” said the landlady. She then looked at me and nodded as her head lean to the side as she asked, “You can stay here so someone can at least maintain the room if you worried paying down payment.”I automatically smiled and jump in surprise. She was too kind that I can’t help but reach her for an embrace. She hugged me back and slowly rubbed her hands to my back. “If it’s okay. Can I move here by tomorrow? I’ll make sure to do my best cleaning the entire area of your apartment, madame.”“Are you sure?” Istanio asked with his wrinkled forehead because of what I just said. “You can just promise her to pay after a week. She can consider…”“That’s the kindest offer I can do for her.