CARLA"That annoying Jessica! I'll make her regret ever challenging me," I groaned out with detest.I could still feel my whole body vibrating with intense anger over Jessica's nonsense.After she challenged me, I immediately joined the queue and signed up for the audition.My name fell among those that will have theirs in four days time.Despite seeing that I signed up, Jessica still had the audacity to mock me, saying I'll break before that day even reaches."I wouldn't have joined the audition, but she needs to be put in her place once and for all! " I vented out to Pedro, who sat next to me.He was just silent all through, nodding his head at my word."I need to get my strength fully for that day. What do you think?" I asked, turning my head to face Pedro."Hmm, " He hummed, nodding his head with his eyes on his phone.It almost looked like he wasn't listening to me.And to confirm that I was right, I noticed an earpod in Pedro's ears. He wasn't listening to me at all!This left m
CARLAI still had my eyes shut, telling Diego what I wanted from him.And honestly speaking, I needed someone beside me at the moment, and he's the only one I could think of.I still had my legs tucked close to my chest, patiently waiting to hear his response to my request."You want me?" He asked, his voice sounding cool and touching.My lip curved to the side, feeling my cheek burning up slowly.I nodded, even though he couldn't see what I was doing, saying to him, "Yes, I do. The... House is looking lonely and quiet. I could use a buddy at this moment. So, what do you say?"My legs came down, crossing against the other with my right hand rubbing my neck, with a smile engulfing my face.I couldn't explain how I was feeling at the moment, but I know I was feeling good just talking to Diego. But just when I thought I'd get what I wanted... "I'm sorry, Carla. I'm quite busy at the moment," He said, turning down my request.That got sadness taking over me in no seconds. I listened to
CARLAI had my eyes following Diego, who walked up to the couch, staring at the bowl of ice cream I kept on it.He took a look at me, wearing a quizzical expression on.I dimmed my eyes at him, asking, "What? Never seen an ice cream in your life before?""I have. Just haven't seen a frustrated lady like yourself. One who has nothing to do but sit here, watch a horror movie, and bury herself in a big bowl of ice cream," He teased me, letting out a chuckle.That tongue of his. I thought he has lost the gift to insult me?Whatever way, it feels good.Not wanting to show the smile that wanted to escape my lips, I said, acting all tough, "You can laugh all you want, Diego. At least I was doing something." I glowered at him.I saw Diego smirk with his eyes falling on me. That sent an electric wave around my body with my eyes leaving his point. "Is it me or is the room suddenly turning hot?" I waved my hand at my face for breeze.With the corner of my eyes, I could see Diego coming my way.
CARLAI woke up to the sound of my alarm. That got me stretching out wide, letting out a yawn."What a night?" I gaped out, dimming my eyes open.When I looked around and noticed I was in my room, my eyes grew large at once, with my head hovering around in astonishment."How did I get here?" I jumped out of bed, but fell back on feeling my eyes turning."Wow. Easy there, Carla. Just relax," I said to myself, relaxing back on my bed.I lifted my gaze to take a quick look around my room."But I was with Diego last night. Did he bring me here?" I wondered, seeing that as the only explanation currently."He must have brought me here when I fell asleep deeply. Otherwise I would have felt when he was carrying me if I wasn't," I believed, knowing myself.Once my eyes came all calm, I got out of bed, making my way out of the room.My mind on Diego, wondering if he had left already.It was six in the morning and I was sure Mom would be back home."He must have gone," I assumed, stepping into t
CARLAMy eyes were still locked with Diego's.He kept staring at me without making a blink.I could feel my body turn hot just looking at his entrancing face. It got my heart swelling with a temptation to brush my lips against his cheek one more time.But I had to pull myself out of this thoughts, breaking the lock between us.I gave a smile, looking the other way, saying, "Wishing you good luck at the office. It's a boring environment, so..."I directed my gaze back at Diego again. He still had his eyes on me, and that got me feeling hot even more."So be a good... Em... Do well at the office," I stammered, saying whatever that came to my mind, with my eyes looking elsewhere than his face.I was beginning to sweat within.That's when I noticed a smile across Diego's face from the corner of my eyes. That got my attention once again.I couldn't have a long look away without turning back to stare at him. It's almost like he had a spell or something that keeps calling my attention his wa
CARLAI sat alone at the cafeteria, thinking about what Jessica had said."What does she mean by that statement?" I wondered, playing with the straw of my drink with my mind all lost in thoughts."She is just saying rubbish. I shouldn't allow her words get to me." I groaned, swaying my head to take out whatever Jessica had said back there. But the looks in her eyes were tense and full of seriousness.Is there something she knows that I don't?"Hey sweetheart," I heard Pedro's voice.That jolted me out of my thoughts, with my attention falling on him.He was swift to even allow me have a good look at his face. His lips just came down on my forehead, pecking it with kisses."Where you hiding from me, my heroine?" He smirked, sitting right next to me.From his words, I could tell he had heard about the drama that unfolded at the gym.I gave a smile, crossing my arms on the table."I wasn't. Just wanted to get some refreshments," I said, signaling at the drink.Pedro hummed, taking a qui
CARLAAfter what I witnessed at the cafeteria, I could no longer take Jessica's words out of my head.She was standing right outside, almost like she saw the whole drama before me.The mockery in her gaze, it was just intense."Ma'am!""Huh?" I shivered out of my thoughts on hearing the cab driver's loud call.I looked his way and saw he had stopped driving. "We're here, " He notified me.I took a look at my window to see we have arrived outside Diego's company. The sight of the building brought his face into my mind, sending a warm feeling engulfing me from inside.I couldn't wait to get in and see him."Thank you", I appreciated the driver while paying for my fee.I opened the door and stepped out of the cab, staring at the building with my bag hanging across my shoulder.With a sigh, I took my steps forward, approaching the entrance, and also trying my best to take out any negative thoughts.The security at the entrance didn't hesitate to open the door when he saw me coming."Nice
CARLA"Jealousy?" I uttered, still gazing at Diego in astonishment.What makes him think I'm jealous? His lips curving into a smirk, caressing ny lips more."Yes, jealousy. You are jealous of my secretary. Isn't that right?" He questioned, taking me by the waist in a swift, and pulling me closer.A soft gasp escaped my lips on feeling his grip and arm clenching around my waist."I'm not jealous. Why would you say that?" I questioned, trying to look serious before Diego.He scoffed out, saying, "Maybe because she has a bigger boob than yours?""What?!" I yelled.Diego began laughing at me, and that made me annoyed."Let go of me! " I groaned, struggling to break free from his hold, but he wouldn't budge."Why are you getting mad? If you aren't offended by what I said then you won't be acting like a psychopath.""I am not a psychopath!"I forced myself out of his hold, running towards his table.I stood close to the window, turning around to face Diego. He was still standing near the do