Chapter 5

"Laine!" We stopped Lalaine's walk and turned around. We saw Eljay, her latest boyfriend. Well, not to mention, Lalaine has this kind of attitude of being a playgirl. Actually, we really have a lot of differences. I really don't know why we became best friends. Maybe it's true that 'Opposite attracts'

"Oh, Eljay?" Lalaine's cool question to the breathless man. I kept staring at them, with no intention of diving in.

"Why don't you answer my calls? Even in my texts you don't reply! What's wrong with you ?! I'm your boyfriend Lalaine!"

Laine crossed her arms. "Let's just say, I'm bored. We'll also be on for three weeks but I didn't see anything special on you. Let's break up." Lalaine's casual promise dropped by Eljay's jaw. I was just shaken. What else can I do? That's Lalaine Rihanna Codilla, and that's how she treats her boys.

"Your so harsh Laine." I promise we will enter the classroom. It was a little early so we didn't have that many classmates.

He slumped in the chair next to me. "It's like you're not used to me sissy. Also, don't feel sorry for me. He's a two timer jerk. He deserved that."

I sighed. "I wonder if there is another man who can make you right. Someone who can control that attitude of yours."

He went home. "That will never happen. I will never control a man. I admit that I like handsome boys and the chase, but of the many who have become boyfriends or have been my crush, no one has lasted me a month. "My attractions easily fades, Amara."

"Yeah, yeah. Have fun. But still, you should know your limitations. When boyfriend, just boyfriend. Do you understand?"

She nodded three times consecutively. "By the way, how are you and your Raxon babes?" he asked weakly. My cheeks grew hot when I heard the man's name.

"W-What are you talking about?"

He blinked. "Tss. Dumedeny pa. What I'm asking is, did your meeting at Aling Maria's house follow?"

I shook and played with my fingers. It's been two months since that day. And for two months I did not see even a shadow of him. I don't know where the god put him and it's like he's in another part of the world. Maybe he's so busy with his college life that even in the canteen or in the library I don't see him.

"It's a pity. Do you want a baby boy to find you? You know, for--"

"I'm not interested." frankly I promise. "We're bestfriends Laine but I have no plans to do what you're doing."

"You're not the Good Girl anymore!"

Hours passed quickly and dismissal was over. When we left the school, Laine and I went straight to the fishball vendor near the gate. We are used to it when there is too much to do at school. We consider eating as stress reliever.

"Buy older." and Laine. "Ten for me and ten for my beautiful friend. Bali, twenty all."

I handed the money to the salesman, as did Lalaine. Moments later he handed us the fishballs in two plastic cups. We put the sauce ourselves to our liking. I took a stick and fired a fishball. But when I looked up at the students just coming out of the gate I almost choked because of my sudden swallowing. It was really good and Laine immediately reached for the water so I recovered quickly.

Who is the person I saw? Well, it's just that man named Raxon Bermudez. He was standing outside the gate obviously talking to a woman. It is tall, smooth -skinned, somewhat curly hair and obviously rich. It is also in the uniform of a medical student. A classmate, I guess?

"He already has a girlfriend, and that's nice." Lalaine suddenly spoke next to me. "G-Girlfriend? That's his girlfriend?"

"Maybe. I'm not sure. But isn't it, many say, that women are unfamiliar so it's a miracle to see him with a woman. Alas. Looks like you're hopeless sissy!"

"And who told you that I was hoping? I didn't know that person and even more I didn't know if he was with women!"

He grinned. "So? E, why do you look so angry?"

"I'm not!"

He just laughed. I looked in Raxon's direction again and saw they were still talking to this day. The woman was still laughing while Rax was just playing poker face. Seriously? What are they talking about?

What do I know? I should not be thinking about those things. I don't have to know what's going on in that man's life.

"Amara!" I looked at Mike who had just come out. The other students looked at me because of the strength of his shouting. When I looked at Raxon again I almost let go of the cup I was holding when I found him.

of deep eyes staring at me.

I swallowed and immediately averted my gaze.

"M-Mike." he smiled. Because of that, his dimples appeared on both cheeks.

"Oh, sissy, why are you stuttering?" Lalaine asked sarcastically.

"Don't you say you like Mike here?" even when his mouth really had no brakes. Mike was so scratchy on the back that he was obviously confused.

"Shut up Lalaine! We're just friends!" the witch just shrugged. I turned to Mike. "Oh, what do you need from me?" I casually asked then glanced at Raxon's behavior. He was still there and still looking in my direction. The woman continued to speak as she could hardly hear what it was saying.

"I-I would have invited you to our house tomorrow. It's my birthday so I want you there. I mean, you."

"Sure!" Lalaine immediately complied. "Don't worry we're going! What time is it?"

"Seven pm the party will start."

My forehead furrowed. "Wait, I need more--"

"Expect us to get Mike!" I glared at Lalaine but she just grinned. Mike said goodbye immediately so I didn't say that I wasn't sure if I could go there. That's a good invitation. But I also knew that it was a big celebration and that many people would attend. Maybe Raxon's family even went there. And I also think that a simple girl like me doesn't fit in celebrations like that. Mike's family is well known in San Alfresco and many wealthy families are sure to attend. So I think a poor person like me has no place in such celebrations.

Well, good for Lalaine. We do not have the same status in life. He is the son of well -known attorneys here and also owns lands. So, basically, she can blend to their world, unlike me.

"You just go Laine." he frowned like a child. "I'll only go there with you. Don't even think about your clothes, I'll just lend you!" I sigh. He was really very insistent.

I glanced again at Raxon's stand but was very disappointed to see that he was no longer there. Maybe, he already delivered the woman? I sighed. Maybe, she's really his girlfriend.

"Amara!" I heard mama shout from below. I immediately went there and found Lalaine leaning against the closed door.

"Your morning ah? It's only four o'clock, Laine." today is Mike's birthday and we agreed that we will dress at their house so I can choose what to wear.

"Don't complain! I'll take care of you!" he said once dragging me out. I said goodbye to mama before we left and rode the tricycle.

When we arrived at Laine's house we went straight to her room. They don't have an aunt and uncle because a case is being handled in Manila so only maids are with him in their mansion.

"Choose." he then laid on the bed many dresses with different designs that I knew would be expensive. I was very scratchy on my neck. After all, no matter where I look at the clothes, there is no simple and plain design.

"You are beautiful, white and have a beautiful body curve so wherever you choose it will definitely suit you." he grinned as I was hesitant about what to choose. "But I think so," she picked up a sleeveless royal blue dress that was knee -length. "This is your thing."

I glanced at the dress and saw in all her dresses it was not very revealing, so I just nodded. She put some light make up in my face. He also fixed my hair. And just after two and a half hour, we are both ready and settled.

"You look fabulous Amara! I'm sure, boys will drool over you!" she exlaimed. "You too, you're beautiful. The case is sexy what you're wearing." She wore a black off shoulder dress that fit her body and had a slit in her right thigh. Anyway, nothing new there. She always prefers to look sexy than being plain and simple. With his height and the curve of his body, he can be mistaken for eighteen or nineteen years old.

Lalaine's family driver took us to Mike's Mansion where the celebration would be held. An assistant guided us to the vast garden area where the crowd was. Many people greeted our sight. Laine greeted some of our classmates and schoolmates, while the others talked about things.

"Amara!" Mike in his black tuxedo walked towards us. It looks so cute. "Good and you arrived."

"Okay, if I only knew, you really only want to invite Amara in case Amara won't let me go without me so you've already included me." Laine groaned. Mike could not speak.

"Oh, don't understand what this talkative friend of mine is saying. By the way, happy birthday Mike." I smiled promise tobay reaching for a box with only cake that I myself made.

"That's the cake I baked myself. I'm sorry if my gift isn't as good as the ones you received. That's all I could handle. Sor--"

"What are you? Don't be sorry! You worked so hard for it so it's definitely tastier than the cake we ordered. Don't worry, I'll finish it. Thank you Amara. I really appreciate your gift."

"Oh my gosh, you're too sweet there. I'm sorry Mike, I don't have a gift. Dad is mad at me so that's why, I wasn't given an allowance." and Laine.

"Oh, that's okay!"

After that brief conversation Mike left us to entertain the other guests. Even the mayor himself was there. Laine and I just went to the table where our acquaintances were so it wouldn't be too boring.

"Oh, Laine, do you think you've been around for a while?" I asked noticing that he was looking around.

"I'm looking for a handsome sissy!"

"Ha? You just broke up with your ex ah?" he struggled. "That's why I have to look for a new one!"

"I don't know about you Laine." I just shook and sipped orange juice. A dedication speech given by Mike's mother started the celebration. Mike also gave his own speech but I could not follow what he was saying when my eyes suddenly caught sight of the two men who had just arrived at the venue. Most of the girls shifted their attention to them. I sighed. With their posture and good looks, who can't be fooled by the Bermudez brothers?

Raxon looks so formal and serious in his gray tuxedo. Just one look at a man who looks like him and is as tall as I am sure he is the only brother I have heard of a year younger than him, Ravin Ephraim Bermudez. They both have this muscular body and dangerous aura that made me think that maybe, they share the same attitude.

I saw how Raxon's eyes scanned the place. When I saw his eyes stop at me I swallowed and immediately averted my gaze. Damn. Am I really what he is looking at, or am I just delusional?

"Are you okay, sissy?" Laine asked sharply as if I couldn't be bothered. I nodded but he was obviously not convinced. I just ignored him and just joined the conversation with my classmates to relieve the tension I was feeling.

"The rummy is really a hottie!" Bea smiled.

"You're right sis! Did you see the Bermudez brothers? They look so hot!" I was swallowed up by what they were saying. God. Can't I really avoid that man and even his name is the force of the effect on me?

"Don't they have a girlfriend?" Mika asked. I just remained silent because the topic makes me feel uneasy.

"No! They're both single! Based on what I've heard, it's strange for women and they're the ones who are nambabasted! Also, they won't shoot us. I'm sure, they prefer a girl in their age with class and something to be proud of! "

"Yeah right. They prefer matured girls." Laine agreed in a disappointed tone. I frowned and looked at where Lalaine was staring. There I saw Ravin Bermudez who's talking with an elegant woman. He was sitting at a table with other men and women who were probably his friends or classmates. Now I wonder why she is looking at him that way.

Instead of thinking about things, I just ignored it. I know Lalaine. His speed can attract handsome men but you also quickly disappear. I let him know I was going to the comfort room before getting up and walking into the mansion. Maybe, I'll just ask one of the maids where the toilet is.

"Sister, where is C.R." I asked a maid. He pointed it out to me so I immediately went there. And just after a couple of minutes, I went out. But I almost jumped in panic to see who was leaning against the wall who was now looking at me seriously.

"R-Raxon .."

His expression remained cold and mysterious. "Do I look like a monster to you?"

"N-No! It's not that! I was just surprised. I didn't expect you to be there .." Why the hell is he here? Did I think he was in the garden area? Maybe someone is waiting?

"Are you waiting for something?" I couldn't stop myself from asking questions. I'm just a bit .. curious.

"I'm waiting for you."

"H-ha?" My lips parted. But I stiffened even more when he glanced at me from head to toe.

His jaw clenched and his eyes became darker. "Let's go somewhere else. Not here."

"A-What do you mean?"

"You like it here? Didn't you see how the men inside stare at you? They're looking at you as if they want to strip all the clothes in your body!" he irritated promise. My cheeks grew hot at what he said. I can't even say a single word!

"Don't go back there. I might just bump into someone."

"But Laine--" I was suddenly taken aback by thatg grabbed my wrist and pulled me out of the mansion. Some of the maids looked at us. But because of Raxon's dangerous aura none of them planned to approach or ask questions.

"Rax!" I hoarsely shouted his name as he stopped in front of a black car I knew he was.

"Where are we going?"

He answered, "At my place."