Impervious Treasure (Azcona Cousins #2)

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Chapter 16

Ramsis Gabrielle's victorious smirk had me tongue tied the whole night. He really did finish my project, malinis at pulido. He did some changes on my edits and half of the output was from his own ideas. Tahimik lang ako sa tabi niya at hindi umaalma sa kung anuman ang nilalagay niya. He drank the coffee instead of me.

Noong tinawag kami para sa hapunan ay mas pinili niyang manatili kasama ko. I had no choice but to bring him food at the lanai. It's a bare minimum gesture. Hindi naman maganda kung aabusuhin ko ang tulong niya sa'kin.

Pagod akong nag-inat ng katawan at humikab nang pumasok sa kwarto.

A satisfied grunt escaped from my lips as soon as my body landed on my bed. Hindi na ako nag-atubiling buksan ang lampshade. I also didn't change my clothes. Kung ano ang suot ko kanina ay hindi na ako nagpalit.

Ramsis' smirk kept replaying on my mind til I got sleepy. Sa paggising naman ay bigla akong nataranta sa pagtunog ng aking phone. I lazily reached for my phone on the bedside table. Sinagot ko ang tawag na nakapikit pa rin ang mga mata.

"Hello?" I said in a hoarse voice. I rolled on the other side of the bed and snuggled a pillow.

"Good morning to you, too.." the caller greeted sweetly.

"Good morning and get lost because I'm still sleepy."

"I thought we'll update each other, Clair Emrie Fonacier?" dumilat ako at gulat na bumangon sa narinig. It called my attention. Mabilis kong tinanggal ang telepono sa tainga at tinignan ang oras at kung sino ang tumatawag.

My eyes widened when I realized that I am late for my first subject. I was never late for any of my classes, ngayon lang! I mumbled a curse. Sinapo ko ang aking noo nang maalalang hindi ako nakapagset ng alarm kagabi. Ni si Gian ay 'di man lang ako ginising!

"Not now, Ramsis. I'm late for class." I ended the call and threw my phone on the bed.

I stood up and ran towards my closet to gather my uniform. I hurriedly took a bath. Wala na akong oras para tuyuin ang buhok. Halos kapusin ako ng hininga sa pagtakbo pababa at sa kamalasan ko pa ay walang available na kotse ngayon sa garahe. I know Mom and Dad are using different cars.

"Clair, kain na muna," our helper said.

Agad akong umiling. "Sa school na lang po ako kakain. Salamat."

My phone rang and it was Ramsis again. Umirap ako habang naglalakad palabas ng aming bahay.

"What now, Ram? 'Di ba't may klase na kayo?" may duda kong tanong.

"I'm outside your house."

"Huh?"

He laughed. "Hurry up. I'll cover you up with my excuses."

Pinatay ko na ang tawag niya. Sumilip ako ng kaunti sa siwang ng gate namin at nakita ko ang kotseng laging gamit ni Ramsis sa tuwing pumapasok. My brows snapped together as I advanced to his car. He rolled down his car window.

"Take the shotgun."

The moment that I hopped in his car, a flavorful gourmet smell filled my nostrils. I also smelled freshly brewed coffee. I subtly licked my lips. My stomach shamefully growled. Humawak ako sa aking tiyan at tahimik na tumanaw sa labas ng bintana.

"I know you haven't had your breakfast yet. Take the food box, para sa'yo talaga 'yan," ani Ramsis habang nagmamaneho.

I cleared my throat.

"Are you sure?"

He glanced quickly at me then returned his eyes on the road. "Of course, Emrie. Hindi naman ako pupunta sa bahay niyo na wala akong alam sa'yo."