Mr. Left (Mr. Series #2)

Chapter 9

When our professor arrived for the lesson, Anne Marie and I went in. Jhunel also entered the class, and I saw him, but he never turned to look at me. He seems to be separating himself from me at this point.

Napabuntong-hininga ako. Somehow, I can say, I'm starting to feel sad about him distancing himself from me.

Time went by swiftly, and I was oblivious to it.

I was instantly anxious about traveling home with Jhon Rey, thinking that we would have a family dinner tonight. Anne Marie seemed perplexed as to why Jhon Rey and I were leaving the room together, but I didn't say anything to her. Mukhang may panibago na naman kaming pag-uusapan bukas. Sasabihin ko na lang sa kaniya lahat ng mangyayari ngayong gabi.

I noticed Derrick is still lagging behind me; it seems like he is aware of Jhon Rey going home with me but still chooses to look over me, as my father told him to do.

Alas sais ng gabi nang makarating kami ni Jhon Rey sa bahay. Bukas ang gate at may hindi pamilyar na kotse ang nakaparada sa garahe namin. Surely it's from Jhon Rey's parents.

My chest tightened as my anxiety increased. I know this dinner is not like the real ones, but I can't seem to be at ease.

How many times do I remind myself that we are not getting married for love, but I truly can't help but approach it like a typical girl who will meet his family and hear their perspectives on the wedding preparations? Iyong isipin palang na ganoon, sobra na ang kaba sa dibdib ko.

"Hey, are you alright?" Jhon Rey appeared a little concerned for me. We were still in his car, and I was unable to muster the will to go.

"Hindi ako sigurado. Kinakabahan ako. Ikaw ba,hindi?"

"I'm fine," sagot niya. Sabagay, mukhang wala lang naman sa kaniya iyo. Yeah, right; he had encountered this situation before, having dinner with his loved ones and family. "Ikaw ang inaalala ko," he admitted. "Do you think you'll be alright?"

Napabuga ako. "To be perfectly honest, I can't help but worry. They did, after all, see what had occurred before. Nasira ang family dinner niyo dahil sa amin ng best friend ko, kaya hindi ko maiwasang makaramdam nang ganito."

Sinubukan kong huminga pero bawat buga ko ng hangin ay hindi naiibsan ang kabang bumabalot sa sistema ko. But even if, I breathe slowly, trying to control myself.

Naramdaman ko ang kamay niya sa balikat ko. Mahina niya akong tinatapik kaya naman napalingon ako sa kaniya. "It will all work out perfectly. Now let's leave. They are already inside, waiting."

Napakurap ako. Tila ba nagkaroon ako ng lakas dahil sa ginawa niya. I let out a sigh and got out of the car. Hinintay ko siyang lumabas at tumabi sa akin para naman makakuha pa ako sa kaniya ng lakas ng loob na pumasok sa pamamahay namin at salubungin ang pamilya niya.

Nagulat ako sa ginawa niya. Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko.

My heart started to beat more quickly as a result, but because I was focused on him, I forgot how anxious I was. "Jhon Rey..."

"Shall we?"

Nakita ko ang mga magulang namin sa dining room. Kapuwa nag-uusap. Sabay-sabay silang napalingon sa amin at mababakas ang gulat sa mga mukha nang makita kaming magkasama ni Jhon Rey. Lalo pa't magkahawak ng kamay.

"Bagay sila," Jhon Rey's mother said. "Sheen May is absolutely lovely," she continued.

I bit my lip because I don't know how to react in a compliment. Especially, it came from Jhon Rey's stunning mother. They mostly look the same. She has smooth, white skin. In comparison to her husband, she has a very soft and kind face. I now clearly know that my father and Jhon Rey share a trait. They exude a really menacing air. To that, add their bulky appearances, which suggested that you should heed their advice if you wanted to avoid waking up in the hereafter.