My Guard for Life

Chapter 8

Later that night, Pierre wasn't in a good mood. Ewan ko sa lalaking 'yon. Bigla na lang umalis sa lap ko at pinuntahan ang mga aso ko. Wala naman akong maisip na rason why he acted that way. Did I say something wrong?

We went to the gym after that. We didn't stay for too long because of our pets. Then we ate dinner, and Pierre never talked to me again. The cold Pierre is back.

Now, I'm alone sa mini-library ko. My personal space and my haven. My mini-library is connected to my bathroom and directly from my room. I don't think my parents know about this. This library was once my walk-in closet; that's why it's connected sa bathroom. I don't care if I only have a cabinet for my clothes, at least may library ako for my favorite books.

Pierre helped me to build this space. Ako naman ang nag-decorate. The bookshelves are made in hardwood in shape inspired by the first letters of my name, K and D. Mayroon akong desk, and a chair facing the right wall. The walls are painted white. Teal naman ang accent wall. May white carpet at mayroon ding lamp.

I decided na tapusin na itong manuscript ng Hot Heartbeats. I made sure that the manuscript was complete before I passed it sa mga editors ni Ate Avi. Sila na ang bahala sa lahat pati na rin ang mag-publish.

Tiger and Willow are with Pierre. I wanted to be with them pero mas gusto ng mga aso ko na kasama si Fluff. I felt betrayed. I was slowly scrolling the pages when Pierre knocked.

Tiningnan ko ang pinto nang pumasok siya sa loob ng mini-library ko. The room looks small when he came in. Masyado siyang matangkad para sa room ko. But still, I'm happy he's here. Biglang nawala ang pagdududa ko na galit siya sa akin.

"What made you come here? Did you know I was overthinking kung may nagawa ba akong mali sa 'yo? Or did I say something wrong? You became colder than usual," may halong tampo ang boses ko.

Isinarado niya ang pinto at lumapit sa desk ko. He handed me his phone. Sa halip na tingnan niya ako ay binigyang-pansin niya ang laptop sa harap ko. What the heck is wrong with him?

"I don't get you. We were okay na kanina then you're asking for a fight again."

He clenched his jaw, not giving me a word. I harshly got his phone from him. Tumatawag si Ate Avi ro'n. My forehead creased. Bakit hindi na lang siya tumawag sa phone ko? Bakit kay Pierre pa?

I looked at the man beside me na busy sa pagbabasa rin ng manuscript ko. Is Ate Avi playing as a matchmaker? I don't need it, though. Sa sitwasyon namin ngayon ni Pierre ay hindi kami magkakasundo. Maybe if I stoop into his level of childishness. Seriously, this guy.

"Mag-uusap lang kami ni Ate Avi. Stay here."

Hindi sumagot si Pierre. Nanggigigil ako. Napu-frustrate ako. I'm on the verge of hurting him physically. Namuo ang tubig sa mga mata ko. I hate his silence.

Lumabas ako sa library at pumunta sa bed ko. I toss myself on it. I answered Ate Avi's call.

"Hi, Ate," malungkot kong pagsisimula.

Pakinig ko ang medyo magulong background in Ate Avi's end. She must be busy.

"I'm sorry to bother you, Ate. Are you busy right now?"

Seconds after, Ate Avi spoke, "Hey, sorry. I was in a meeting with the management. It's fine now. Where's Pierre?"

I lowered my head, feeling a bit sad. I turned to the library's door and let out a harsh breath. Kung hindi niya ako papansinin, hindi rin ako! Wala naman akong problema. Siya itong naging cold bigla. How cruel.

"He's reading my manuscript. Why?"

"I called him a while ago. You know what he said to me when I told him that I don't like Rainne?"