Smitten To A Benjamin (4th Gen #16)

Chapter 30

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"OKAY. I shouldn't really be jealous. Why would I? As if Hakob would choose Gretta over me? He's not giving me reason that he'll choose her. He's always giving me assurance." She said to herself while watching her face on the mirror.

"That's why I hate falling in love because it'll lead me to self-talking." Singit ng isang boses sa likuran niya.

Napasinghap siya at napalingon sa kanyang likuran.

It's his cousin---not anymore, after knowing that she's not blood related to Cali's, it means their relatives is not her relatives anymore.

"Geez. Para kang kabute."

"What?" Naguguluhang tanong nito halatang hindi naiintindihan ang lenggwahe niya.

"Nothing. What are you doing here?" Pagtataray niya.

Umupo ito sa tabi niyang upuan sa may park. Nakatalikod lamang itong umupo at sinandal ang likod sa mesa para magkaharap sa kanya.

"Hey, fake cousin." Nakangising bati nito.

Her eyed widen on what he said. He knew? How?

Ngumisi ito ng makita ang reaksyon niya. Mukhang tuwang-tuwa pa ito. What is this jerk up to?

"Well, the night you knew that you're daughter of someone else, I also find out. I was there you know...smoking."

"But you're not allowed to smoke!" She hissed.

"Tss. I thought you would say I'm not allowed to be there."

Inirapan niya ito.

"Shut it, Xian. So what? You would tell Henry and Xyril that I'm not part of their family?" Pagtataray niya at itinago ang takot na baka nga ipagsabi nito.

Xian fix the hair that goes in front of her face and put it behind her ears. Nanatiling masama ang tingin niya dito taliwas sa maaliwalas nitong mukha.

"Why would I tell them when they knew in the first place?"

"What?"

"They knew, Cyra. Why wouldn't they, huh? They even know that you're talking with your real father but Henry still lets you because he's giving you time with your father before Henry will going to kill him." Xian revealed.

Her blood drained. Nanlamig ang kanyang talampakan at nanginig ang kanyang kamay. She knew that Henry is really planning bad towards her father but hearing it from Xian seems like confirming it.

"W-why...H-how did you know?"

"I'm their spy, Cyra. My task is to watch you and your family doing." He confessed.

Fuck! But why is he saying this? Para saan? Bakit binulgar nito ang pagkatao?

"Stay away, bastard." Nanginginig na siya sa galit ng mapatayo siya.

Tumayo rin si Xian, he seems so chill opposite to her reaction.

"Ouch, Cyra. After confessing you would call me bastard?" Pagdadrama nito.

"Why are you telling me these?" Lakas-loob na tanong niya.

"Because I can't afford to hurt you. You're innocent and pure despite how chaotic the environment you grew in. If there's someone who will die first, that's the Cali."

Napalunok siya. Parang may kung anong lumambot sa kanya but can she trust him? He was Cali's spy!

"I know you're doubting me but you can't get rid off me beside now starting now. I'll be your guard from other spy, I'm not the only spy your father sent you." Seryosong saad ni Xian.

Napalunok siya at napatango. Xian smiled and reach his hand for her.

"Let's go, I'll guide you to your classroom---"

"Back off."

Lihim siyang napasinghap ng marinig ang malamig na boses ni Hakob sa likuran ni Xian. Napabitaw naman si Xian sa kamay niya at napalingon kay Hakob na nasa likuran nito.

"Oh. The lover." Ngisi-ngising saad ni Xian na mukhang nasisiyahan sa masamang timpla na mukha ni Hakob.

Mas lalo lang kumunot ang noo ni Hakob. Hindi nagustuhan ang presensya ni Xian but Xian remained unbothered, lumapit pa ito sa kanya.

"What are you--"

Napasinghap siya ng halikan siya nito sa pisngi. Narinig niya ang mura ni Hakob at akmang susugurin si Xian pero umatras na si Xian at sakto namang lumapit si Gretta at hinawakan si Hakob sa braso.

"Hey, you're here." Tuwang saad ni Gretta.

Napasipol naman si Xian at kumaway sa kanya bago naglakad papalayo. Sge calm herself before looking at Hakob who's darkly staring at her as if she done something wrong.

"Is that Xian, Cyra? He's still hot, huh?" Gretta giggled.

Lihim siyang napairap at bumaling kay Hakob. Napatingin siya sa kamay nito at may hawak itong iced coffee galing sa mamahaling coffee shop. Naalala niya kanina na nasabi niya palang nag-crave siya ng iced coffee.

"Uh, is that my iced---"

"Iced coffee?! I love iced coffee!" Gretta suddenly exclaimed.

Napatingin siya muli sa iced coffee. Dalawa 'yon. Mukhang para sa kanilang dalawa ni Hakob o para sa kanilang dalawa ni Gretta?

No. Don't be jealous. There's no reason to be jealous, pag-aalo niya sa sarili.

Inabot ni Hakib sa kanya ang iced coffee at ang isa naman ay kay Gretta. She simply said thank you while Gretta is giggling happily.

Ngayon lang ba 'to makakatikim ng iced coffee? Tss.

"Let's go." Yaya ni Hakob at hinawakan siya sa bewang para igiya papuntang classroom.

"Wait! I almost forgot, Hakob. Professor Scottz wants to talk to you in his office." Agad na pigil ni Gretta.

She sighed heavily. Ngumiti siya sa dalawa at tinanggal ang kamay ni Hakob sa kanyang bewang.

"It's fine. Alam ko ang daan papuntang classroom. Just be quick." She said calmly and slightly pushed him.

Hindi na niya hinintay na sumagot si Hakob dahil umalis na siya.

The next days she almost can't believe herself that she had a long patience towards Gretta. Palagi nitong kinukuha ang atensyon ni Hakob, and she just let them. She doesn't wanna be termed as immature and childish to be jealous over some nonsense things. Yes, she shouldn't be jealous.

"So, you would let your man go away?" Xian said beside her as they'te watching Gretta and Hakob fixing books on the library as a volunteer.

"Tss. He's not. He's just helping Gretta." Sabi niya sabay baling sa kanyang notebook para kunyaring abala.

"Helping Gretta...hmm. Anyways, don't go home too early later. Xyril is going home from abroad, baka mag-abot kayo." Xian informed.

Tumango na lang siya. Nawawalan ng gana. Kainis na Xian, imbes na hindi siya magselos pinapasukan ng ideya ang utak niya.

Inis na tumayo siya at tinungo ang direksyon kung nasaan sila Gretta at Hakob kanina peeo ganoon na lamang ang kaba niya ng wala na ang dalawa.

"Shit! Let's find them!" She lowly hissed and pull Xian.

Hinanap nila ang dalawa sa bawat shelves. Wala ang dalawa sa matatao. Xian pulled her towards in a corner where it's not crowded. Dinumbol siya ng kaba ng marinig ang boses ni Gretta.

"I like you, Hakob. I really do." Gretta confessed.