Mr. Wrong (Mr. Series #1)

Chapter 13

Nagising ako sa ingay ng alarm clock. Bumangon ako mula sakama sa kabila ng katamaran. I don't know. Monday feels. And after all, today is the day I hate the most. Ang araw na maninirahan ako sa bahay ng ex-boyfriend kong si Jhunel. Hindi talaga ako makapaniwalang nangyayari 'to. I can't imagine that in a few hours, susunduin niya na ako. Napapailing na lang ako out of disgust kapag naiisip 'yon.

Naglakad ako papunta sa comfort room at nakita ko ang isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit tamad na tamad ako ngayong araw. I got my menstrual period today. Every girl hates every single day when they have their period. We get cramps, pain, emotional disorders, overthinking, cravings, and stuff monthly!

I bit my lips as I decided to take a shower. I also packed my clothes, uniform, and skincare essentials.

Moments later, I heard a knock on the door. Slowly, the door opened, and I saw Mommy.

"How are you?" She approached me. "Namumutla ka. May problema ba?" tanong niya habang hinihipo ang leeg at noo ko.

"I'm just feeling a little heavy," I mumbled.

"Why? Dahil ba sa project mo with your ex-boyfriend? Gusto mo kausapin ko 'yong professor mo? Hindi naman malalaman ng dad mo kasi nasa business trip siya," she explained with her weary eyes. I can also see that she's uncomfortable with the idea of this project. But what else can we do? My father will be mad about this if he gets to know that I complain. At hindi ko 'yon gustong mangyari dahil alam kong pati si mom ay madadamay.

But I can't help but feel disheartened. Sometimes, when I'm on my period, I get too emotional. And I feel empty and unloved.

"He left already?" I asked.

"Yup, to Europe," she clarified. Europe? That's too far.

Niyakap ako ni mom habang hinahaplos pa ang likod ko. "Are you going to be alright here alone?" tanong ko.

"You're the one I'm thinking about, Sheen. I feel like I am an irresponsible mother. I am letting you go into danger."

"It's not your fault, Mom. May punto naman si dad. I really got to do this for me to graduate. Magiging maayos din siguro ang lahat. I'll call you," sambit ko, trying to make her not worry about me.

Mommy helped me take out my things. Then our maids brought it downstairs. I close my eyes as I prepare myself for the hellish week. Mas mahirap pa ito kaysa sa final exams. Seriously.

"Are you sure? You're gonna be alright?"

I heaved a sigh. "I'll be fine. I think I can manage, mom."

Kinuha niya ang kamay ko at may nilagay siya roon. I realized that it was a mini stun gun. I smiled. I couldn't help but laugh when Mom gave me that. She's kinda cute.

Again, I took a deep breath before I finally said goodbye to them and left the house. I didn't let Mommy see me outside anymore because I didn't want her to see the person who ruined her daughter before.

It's just a week. One week. It will also end. Next week, when it is his turn to live in my house, I can just lock myself in my room so we cannot meet.

I was shocked when I came out and an unfamiliar silver car approached me. A man was leaning behind it. Tall.

I stopped breathing when I realized who that man was. His hairstyle, the way he stands...

"Jhon Rey?" I exclaimed.

He slowly turned to me, and there I finally saw who the man was. I was right.

Our eyes met.

Jhon Rey just smiled and approached me. Hindi ako makapaniwalang siya ang nasa harapan ko. At napapatanong ako sa sarili ko, paano niya nalaman kung saan ako nakatira? A lot of questions. Hindi ako makapag-isip nang deretso dahil nasa harapan ko siya.