Undeniably In Denial (Metro Series #2)

Ch. 09 - Bb. Cutesy

IX - Bb. Cutesy

Charymae's PoVWhen I walked out, I realized I was being dumb. Wala naman akong nagawa ngunit bakit ako iyong umurong? Hindi ba't siya ang nagsimulang makipagbardagulan sa akin? Tss, mayaman nga pero walang class. Kainis!

"Chary, punta na tayo sa loob?" Daniel offered his hand to help me go up the stairs since he is a few steps forward. I gladly accept his hand and we pulled ourselves back to work. All of them didn' t seem to care at first, but when Karen uttered insulting words it was as if they were porcelain dolls that came back to life. Or should I say— their true colours were now staining their reputation, it will be better to state this as a fact though.

"Ang brazen mo naman pala ano? You came back, as if you aren' t humiliated enough. Haha, scandal girl!" Karen fired away again while I walk past them. I stopped and so did they, turning myself to face them as if I was the most powerful being here on this very scene. My poise would say, like I care? But kung ang isipan at puso ko ang tatanungin, I think I am very troubled again, parang tinutusta ko ang sarili ko sa mainit na apoy.

"A pleasant afternoon ma' am, what can I get you? Perhaps, do you need any help?" I showed her my smile willingly and asked nicely. This bitch must realise what she had done. "Or going out and not looking back would be highly recommended, Miss Karen."

I emphasized her dear name like a canon firing high. Parang hawak ko ang lahat ngayon, tila lumilipad iyong ulo ko at kung saan-saan na nakarating. I can see the fear instilled in her eyes, as if the tables have turned. And my frown before turns out to be a smile later on. The predator was chased away by the prey, and it'll only take a matter of seconds before she bursts into tears. Nakatayo ako habang nakaupo naman siya sa upuan ngunit pareho lamang kaming nagsusukatan ng titig sa isa' t isa. Mukhang mayroong Round 2 na bardagulan ang magaganap, pero wala akong pakialam.

"I worked for the past few months in this restaurant. I've gone far, so why should I stop right now?" My gaze started to become ferocious, like a cat stretching out its claws. "Para saan? Those words were just like a red ant biting me. Not even close to a mosquito carrying malaria o kaya tinik ng isda na na-stuck sa lalamunan ko. Ano ka? Tao ka lang naman at tao rin naman ako, so what is the difference you ask? I have more authenticity than yours— you are just a knock-off in society."

"W-What? How could you?" Karen stood up and attempts to ease her pride. Kumikinang ang mata niya sa galit at nais na yata akong sagasaan ng matatalilim niyang pagtingin. She moved closer, and closer while I did not move an inch in my position. Mas lalo pang sumingkit ang mata niya sa kaka-anticipate na makakita ng takot sa mata ko. Pero sorry siya, I'm not that weak. Truly that the glamour falls off with your own hands. Kaunting kaunti na lang at maaabot niya na ulit ang kinatatayuan ko, pero sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon... siya naman iyong lumagapak, hindi sa buhay kundi sa tiled floor. Kung kanina ay ako iyong kinakantiyawan, ang lakas naman ng pangungutya ng bawat isa sa babaitang ito. Kung kanina lang ay parang siya ang reyna reynahan dito, tila naluklok na ako bilang pamalit. At kung kanina na ako iyong basang sisiw, siya naman ay nalulunod na sa sariling kahihiyan. Ang bilis talaga ng karma!

"Excuse me Charymae?! Nakikinig ka ba?" Dinuro-duro ni Manager Teresa ang kokote ko, as if telling me that I have this awful brain. "You are just wasting my time! Argh! Mas lalong tumataas ang blood pressure ko sa iyo! Why would you cause a scene huh? Tanga ka ba? Ibabawas ko sa sweldo mo kung ano iyong damage na natamo during your stupidity. Got it?"