“What?” I asked as I heard Knight’s words.
He chuckled. “Why? Don’t you want me to date you?” He asked me.
Holy crap! This question is even harder than the hardest Chemical equation to be balanced. Why is he asking me this right now? And where is he coming from? What happened to the cutie Knight?
He must have seen my shocked expression because he pouted. “I’m just kidding, Ashejan.” He told me to my dismay. Why would you take your words back, stupid?! You said you’d freaking date me!
“I know I can’t compare to all the boys around you.” He spoke and I was stunned. Did he think he’s inferior from these boys?
Ugh! Damn it! Why do they have to come at me at this time? They left me and broke up with me so they should just stay away from me. Not like this.
“They can’t compare to you, Knight.” I told him and he looked at me. I smiled at him. &ldquo
Knight is still holding my hand when we were already inside the cab, on our way to the temple. We’re seated at the backseat and I can see the driver look at us from the rearview mirror.I can’t help but blush and look away as I feel his fingers laced with mine.I wanted to pull my hand back because my heart couldn’t handle all the feels but I’m scared that this would be the last time that he’ll hold my hand like this. I don’t want to let go yet. What I’d give to die holding his hands.“Uhm…” I wanted to speak because the ride is too quiet and I’m getting irked up.Knight looked at me. I was expecting him to let go of my hand but he didn’t. He even held it tighter. Oh, Knighton. Don’t you know how much my feels for you are?“Did Serena and Phytos go out today, too?” I asked him.He narrowed his eyes on me. “Honestly, I don’t know.” He
"You know how to paint?" I asked Knight as we walked to the seven-tier brick pagoda to paint the scenery of the temple and Han River at sunset.He chuckled and gave me a look. "Of course I can." He beamed as he took my hand in his.I was shocked at his sudden gesture and he raised his brow on me."We're dating, right?" He asked me and I can't help but blush.Hell, yes, Knighton Javier! We are dating.He chuckled as he saw my expression. "You're cute." He commented and I swear I blushed even more.We looked for a good spot to paint and stayed there."The sunset is beautiful." I stated as I looked at the beautiful velvet sky.I heard Knight chuckle beside me as he started the painting. I felt really sorry because I actually couldn't do well in arts.I looked at him and he's smiling at the canvass. "What?" I asked him and he shook his head.I narrowed my eyes on him and he just chuckled. "Why are you laughing at me?"
I couldn’t sleep that night because Knight and I have been exchanging text messages in the middle of the night until dawn.From: My Knighton Javier <3Do you think we can see the Big Dipper tonight?--To: My Knighton Javier <3Can we not talk about the galaxy, Mr. Jvier? I think my brain’s going to bleed right now. lmao--From: My Knighton Javier <3Someday, I’ll take you to stargazing with me. It’s fun!--To: My Knighton Javier <3And you’ll educate me about the constellations and the whole Milky Way galaxy? --From: My Knighton Javier <3Why not? I’ll make you love the galaxy because to me, you’re the whole damn universe. You’re more than the brightest star, mo
Knight and I had a lot of fun that night. It’s true that the musical is one of the bests. The actors were all good and you can see the chemistry of each one on stage.Though I didn’t focus on the musical one hundred percent because I am thinking of Knight’s arm brushing with mine on the arm rest, I still enjoyed the musical.But damn. How can I stop all these butterflies from making me feel uncomfortable when Knight is around? I don’t know. They just happen to always be there to annoy me and my system. Only God knows how one touch could make me crazy!Knight brought me home before eleven o’clock, much to my disappointment and delight as the same time. Disappointment because I wanted to be with him some more and delight because I didn’t go back on my note for my parents.Damn. I’ve never felt this attracted to a man before. Not even all the attractions I’ve felt for all of my exes combined would reach this in
Genina was talking about how she was so irritated and annoyed when Julian came inside the room and winked at her. She is literally killing him with her glares but he just wouldn’t budge. He even wanted to grab lunch with Genina which made her even angrier.“Damn him! Damn him! Really!” She cursed as she ran her fingers through her hair in frustration.She really looked annoyed about Julian and I don’t get it. I think they look good together and I am starting a new ship. GeniLian ship. Mehe. Nice ship name, though.“Are you just going to watch me burst like this?” She exasperated and I shrugged. What does she want me to tell her? For me, it’s about time that she finds her match. And Julian is really a good match for her. Hell, I would die to see this bickering couple every day.She rolled her eyes on me and sighed heavily. “I’m so going to laugh at you when Knight starts to date Serena.” She told
Knight laced his fingers with mine as we walked home that day. Up until now, I still couldn’t believe this. It still felt surreal. I still couldn’t make myself believe that I am here, holding hands with Knight Javier, dating him.Well, how could I believe it? I don’t know where all his feels are coming from. He didn’t tell me how he liked me in the first place. He doesn’t tell me that he likes my smile, or my face or the way I dress or even my attitude.He just told me that I’m different. I’m ordinary in his eyes.And then there’s Serena who gets too close to him at school. It’s as if she wanted to eat him alive, all for herself. I don’t like it. Hell, what kind of girlfriend wanted to see another girl ogle at her boyfriend like that? The only thing I’m curious is of their relationship. Why doesn’t Knight push him away?I wanted to know. I want to know now because I know that the imag
Knight stared at me and I froze right on the spot.What the freak? Why is he here with his mother? And what am I doing here, letting Gavin hold me by the waist like this?Situation Normal: All Fouled Up.“You know them, Shejie?” Gavin asked me but I couldn’t reply because my eyes are all set on Knight’ daggers on me. He’s shooting daggers on me and I can’t even… Ugh!Why do things always have to happen at the wrong time?“I’m Knight.” I was shocked at the sarcasm and anger in his voice. Damn it! I know he’s mad. And double damn it! I’m dead!I noticed Gavin’s hand out of my waist and I took that time to step away from him. Hell, what was I doing near him anyway?“I’m Gavin. Ashejan’s friend.” I was actually relieved that he introduced himself as a friend and not like how Jericho or Phytos would. Those two are the hopeless ca
I didn’t even concentrate on the lectures today. Damn it. Why did he have to tell me that we’re having dinner with his mother just this morning? I’m not prepared enough!And what would I tell his mother when she saw me with Gavin last night? Won’t she think of me as a slut or a flirt? Would she think that I am not serious with her son?“Are you alright?” Genina asked me. “You’re zoning out since this morning.” She told me as a matter of fact.I nodded and smiled. “I’m fine.” I replied. “I’m just thinking of some things.” I told her.She raised her brow. “Like what?” She asked me. “What are you thinking that made you zone out too much?” She asked as she leaned her elbows on the table to listen to me more attentively.Damn it! She’s cornering me and I can’t even decide if I’m going to tell her or not about me and Knight.
Three years later…“Mom! Buy me ice cream!” A young girl beamed at her Mom as they walked past me. I have been hearing her whine for a while now and I think her mother wasn’t even paying attention to her. She was busy talking to someone over the phone.I looked at her and smiled to myself. Serena should be her age right now. I haven’t seen that girl for a while now, though.The young girl kept on insisting that she wants an ice cream but her Mom is ignoring her request. She’s too close to crying and I want to run to her and give her what she wants.“Mommy!” She continued to shout and I can see some streaks of tears flowing down her cute, chubby cheeks. How could her mother resist this girl’s cuteness?I stood up from the bench I was sitting at and walked to the little poor girl. I take back everything I said about not liking kids. If kids are as cute as this one, I would endure their n
The room went all silent and the only thing heard is my loud gasp at how shocked I am with Mark’s words. How can he manage to make his image bad on his first day of class? Why did he have to say that in front of the whole class?He didn’t have to save me from Julian Paredes’s hands. I can manage. Besides, I’m already used to it – Julian Paredes’s bullying.Genina looked at me with wide eyes as her eyes darted to the man beside me. Hell, I didn’t want to look at him. I don’t want to look at Knight.I looked at Julian Paredes and he is also as shocked as everyone else. He looked at me alarmed. Fuck it. Why did he have to push buttons of someone anyway?I heard Mark smirk. “Don’t talk as if you know everything.” He told Julian before he went back to his seat behind me. And at the mere loss of contact with Mark, I felt relieved. It’s as if I was freed from prison.“Are you al
Semester break came in as fast as a second and I didn’t even notice that it’s, once again, the start of school. Hell, I didn’t want to go back to school.Hell knows how hard I tried to not to go out of the house during the vacation because I’ve been avoiding Knight with all my might. I didn’t want to see him. I didn’t want to bump into him. Heck, why did I even fall for him?I don’t know what to do.Since that day I broke up with him face-to-face, he hasn’t shown his face to me. Or did I just not go out that I haven’t seen his face? But he didn’t send me anything. No messages. No calls. No letters. None at all. So, I thought he accepted it whole-heartedly. And perhaps, maybe he had a good time with Serena and his family. He should…right?Ugh. Why am I feeling bitter? I am the one who broke up! I shouldn’t feel bitter! Not to him.“Ashejan Araullo, come down now!” I
“What’s with the face, Ashejan Araullo?” Julian Paredes is gawking at me with his swagger outfit. Psh. As if he looks good with that thing. He looks like a gangster. No wonder Genina wouldn’t like him no matter what he does.First, he pesters me. Second, he dresses like a gangster. Duh! Who wanted to date a person as mischievous as that? Psh.I rolled my eyes at him. I don’t even know why I am stuck with this person when all he wants to meet is Genina. And where is that woman anyway? I said I needed her and now she’s nowhere to be found. Why would she be not around when I needed her the most?Ugh.“You should smile more, Ashejan,” Julian is really trying to pester me. I glared at him and he snickered. “Oh, come on! Loosen up! Relax!” He beamed raising both of his hands up in the air.One more word and I will really throw this unopened mineral bottle right onto his face. He’s really g
Chadwick drove me home after making me stop crying. I swear if he isn’t Chadwick, I would’ve cried even more. But since it was him, I reduced a liter from my falling tears.Good thing, though. Because I wouldn’t want to faint in dehydration.He muttered some comforting words as I was crying my heart out. He, too, was shocked to know that Knight is a family man. He had never expected me to fall for a guy with a daughter at such a young age.Oh, who said I wanted to?If only I had known him for a little more time, I wouldn’t have let myself fall for him. But I was too gullible to still do.I walked to my room, trying my best ninja moves so as to not cross paths with my sister or with my parents. I swear if they saw me looking like this, they’re going to ground me for the whole winter break. That’s torturous!Who in the world would want to be grounded for the whole season break? Not me. Definitely not me!
I rolled my eyes as I saw Chadwick waiting for me outside my class. I was kind of relieved that Knight has taken the exam earlier than me, so, he couldn’t see this. I’m pretty sure we’d fight over this.And I’m sad because I know that this is going to be my fault…and partly Chadwick’s.I don’t really know what’s going on inside this jerk’s head so I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what my next move should be because he always counters back really flawlessly that makes me speechless, with no thought in mind.“This is the last day of your exams, right?” The jerk asked me as he walked to me, offering to carry my books. Since when has he learned good manners, anyway?I looked at him and rolled my eyes. “Yes, so what?” I asked back as I walked, totally ignoring the helping hand he was offering me.He ran after me and walked by my side. “Then, we can spen
I was busy kissing Chadwick and the next thing I know, he was down on the floor. My legs trembled when I saw Knight punch him really hard.“You, asshole.” He spat at Chadwick as he motioned to punch him again.It was good that I held onto his hand and pulled him away before his fist could land on Chadwick’s face again.Why did I even kiss him in the first place?I made Knight look at me. “Knight, please, calm down.” I told him as I stroke his arm while I hold his other hand tight. Shit. This is all because of me.I am very stupid that I think I should be in Guinness. Really.He looked at me with his angry eyes and I won’t complain. It was my fault for kissing back. It was my fault for not looking away. It was my fault for even looking at Chadwick. I should’ve just gone out of the cafeteria but I didn’t. It was my entire fault.He sighed hard and hugged my tight as he kissed the top of my
“Who she, Dada?”I almost wanted to run away from here when I heard Serena speak to Knight. I was so nervous that I think I could even match her broken, baby language.I swear I admire Knight for introducing me to his daughter but I don’t think I’m ready for this. I didn’t know it was this hard – accepting that the person you love have had experienced something special with another woman that’s not you.I wanted to know how it felt when he did it with her but then again, I don’t want to bring the past back. I wanted to know what he felt when he knew he was going to be a father but then again, I don’t want to be disappointed.He must really love Serene so much to be this happy.He scooped Serena into his arms and made her face me. “Serena, this is Ashejan,” Knight introduced her to me. “She’s my girlfriend.” He added even though we both know that little Serena doesn&
“Ashejan, please talk to me.”I don’t really know what I will say. Damn. I can’t even move an inch after his revelation. I wanted this right? I wanted to know everything. But why do I feel so regretful that I had to know the truth? I got what I want but why does this hurt so much?I looked at him with my mind blank. I don’t know what to say or how to react. I’m way too shocked to even give him a better reaction.He’s a father. He has a two-year old daughter and she’s named Serena. All this time, I was jealous of the wrong girl.So that’s why he said he would never date Serena, our classmate. He’s just close to her because she’s a nerd and she’s the same name as his daughter.Knight held my hand. He must have noticed that I wasn’t myself. Hell yeah, I wasn’t myself these past few days. I don’t know if I will ever be.I can be with a playboy or a Casanova