Mr. Wrong (Mr. Series #1)

Chapter 20

"Hindi naman magagalit si Jhon Rey dahil wala naman siya rito at isa isa pa, you two are just faking your relationship."

I was even more irritated by what he said, especially when he laughed, insulting me. "Sa tingin mo hindi ko malalaman? Ngayon, sabihin mo sa akin, mali bang halikan kita? We've been kissing back then, haven't we?"

Is he on drugs?

He touched my cheeks and wiped my tears. I could barely move my hands to push him away. I don't know. I'm stuck. I'm scared. I began to remember all the things he did when we were together. All those memories I tried my best to forget. They are here now, haunting me and killing me deep inside.

"Even if we make out here, no one will get angry," bulong niya pa bago niya ako muling halikan. Oo, sa gitna ng klase. Kahit anong subok kong itulak siya ay kulang ang lakas ko. Nanghihina ako. I have no strength to protest.

"Fuck you!"

Nagulat ako nang bigla na lang bumagsak sa sahig si Jhunel. The one thing I knew was that Jhon Rey was there, clenching his fist.

"I think you're the one who couldn't get over her. You are trying to manipulate her and taking advantage of her weakness," matigas nitong sabi. I saw how Jhon Rey's face changed from someone who had an angelic and innocent look to someone who has now turned into what I never imagined he would be. I can see his frustration.

I don't know if I should be happy because he's defending me from my ex-boyfriend. I feel like I'm guilty of his frustrations since I get him involved in my life and problems. I shouldn't have used him.

Jhunel sat on the floor while blood was dripping from his lips. He smiles like a fool. "How do you know if she's not yet over me? She may still like me," Jhunel proclaimed. "And to tell you the truth, we will get married as soon as this semester ends."

My heart breaks apart. I saw how Jhon Rey looked at me clueless. Gusto kong umapela pero nagsalita siyang muli na naging dahilan ng pagkaumid ko.

"I don't care, as long as her heart belongs to me, that would be enough."

My heart stopped. I gently looked at him, asking if I heard it right and wondering why he would say that. There's a trace of anger on his face, but I can see he's trying to be calm.

Jhunel tried to stand up, looking at Jhon Rey.

"She will not be yours. She was made to be mine," Jhunel said proudly again, walking out of the classroom like he did last time. Agad naman akong nakahinga nang maluwag nang mawala siya sa paningin ko.

"You all right?" I asked Jhon Rey as we got out of the corridor. Professor Aquino let us out because we were interrupting his class. We were actually sent to the guidance office because of the mess we had made.

"I should be the one asking you."

I couldn't breathe. Para akong nauubusang ng hininga sa tuwing kinakausap niya ako. Pakiramdam ko may pakialam talaga siya sa akin lalo na sa tuwing tiningnan niya ako. The thought of him just looking at me makes me feel overwhelmed. It was indescribable. It was as if there was something between us. I feel it. Like we've known each other for a long time. I couldn't look away. I get drowned every time.

"Ah, a-ayos lang naman ako. Kung alam ko lang na mangyayari ito, hindi na sana ako nag-overreact. It was just a kiss." I forced a laugh.

"Tss. So you're telling me that it was fine if someone kissed you?"

"H-ha?" Sandali akong hindi nakapagsalita.

"Is that why you chose to forget how we kissed that night and act as if nothing happened?"