Till the Last Game Do Us Part

Chapter 1

Atherelle's POV

Savage

As I went out of my room early in the morning, my mom and dad weren't at home anymore. They are always busy with our business that I don't see them often at home. I went to the dining room to eat breakfast all alone at hindi na ito bago sa 'kin. I've dealt with these all alone since the day my older sister died. That was almost the downfall of my parents. Unlike me, my sister is fond of business and is quick-witted, kaya naman noong namatay ito ay sobra ang paghihinagpis ng mga magulang ko.

She's bound to be the heiress of our business, and if ever she is still alive, maybe I am taking architecture right now. My sister encouraged me to pursue what my heart says. She was once my supporter and savior. Palagi akong nakakagalitan noon ng Daddy namin. Mostly about school and because of my addiction to mobile legends. My sister was always there to defend me.

Magkasundo kami ng ate ko despite the different treatment our parents had given us. I love her so much. She's the only person who understands me and has stood by my side even in the worst situations.

After she died of a heart attack, I compromise to her that I will be a good daughter and sister. I tried to be as excellent as her just so I could heal our parents' wounded hearts caused by her death. I want to see my parents smile and laugh again the way they had when my sister is still alive. I tried so hard to get back the light and the genuine happiness they have back then. I maybe failed many times, but I will continue to prove myself to them that I am worth it.

"Here comes the suitor again. Damn, I'm started getting pissed off that shit, Atherelle. Busterin mo na 'yan." Clarissa groaned, looking at Clark holding a bouquet, and walking towards us.

Kakapasok ko lang sa campus at ito kaagad ang bumungad. Nothing's new anyway. Clark's always welcome me with these every day. I already said no to him. He started courting me last year and I told him I can't be in a relationship with him. He assumed that maybe I will change my mind soon and I will realize that I like him too, kaya naman ngayon ay nanliligaw pa rin siya.

I know to myself that I can't. I already told him frankly that I can't. I don't just answer him a yes because I was bored. Hindi ko na uulitin ang mga ginagawa ko noong high school pa lang ako. I was a brat way back when I was in high school and that became the reason why my parents are disappointed. Kahit sinu-sino ang naging boyfriend ko. Naging suki na ako nang disciplines office noon sa dami ng naging boyfriend ko at pang ilang beses nahuling may kahalikan sa loob ng campus.

"Hi, Zed," Clark greeted me as he finally reached us "For you," he handed me the flowers.

Just like before, I accepted it and say thank you to him. Clarissa rolled her eyes beside me. Nakalukipkip siya at nakabusangot habang nakatingin sa amin ni Clark. She doesn't like Clark because he seems like faking his treatment to me the reason why she hates him. Trying hard din daw kasi.

"I'll lead you to your room." Clark offered

"No, it's okay. I am with Clarissa anyway. We can manage." I refused

"So, we'll see each other at lunch?" pahabol ni Clark

"I'm not sure about that but, I'll see," I said and bid goodbye to him.

"Bakit ba sama ng sama 'yang si Clark sa'yo? Buntot ng buntot, feeling jowa! Girl, there's a lot of guys who are attracted to you, but they'd back off because they thought you're in a relationship when it's definitely 'not'." iritable niyang sinabi habang naglalakad kami papunta sa building namin.

Hindi ko naman masabihan si Clark deritsahan na ayaw ko nang ganito. He already knew what he is doing, and I clearly said to him that I didn't like him romantically. Hindi ko na kailangan ulit-ulitin 'yon.