Miss HOT and Mr. COLD

CHAPTER 13: Are You Serious?!

Kahit sinabihan pa ako ni Fortalejo na layuan siya hindi ko magawa. I mean, I love him. And even if it hurts me like sht na harap-harapan niyang ipagtabuyan, I just can't. I think it's my pride that is at stake here. Sanay ako na whatever I want ay nakukuha ko and I just can't back down right now. I know I'm being pathetic but who cares? I REALLY WANT HIM TO BE MINE.

(MANSION)

Pagbaba ko sa dining area, naabutan ko si Mom, Dad and Kuya na nagbe-breakfast.

"Good morning everyone!" Masaya kong bati sa kanila

"Good morning too baby! Looks like maganda ang gising mo." Bati sa akin ni Dad

"Well I had a complete beauty sleep dad." Umupo na rin ako sa tabi ni Kuya

"I hope tuloy-tuloy yang maganda mong mood hanggang mamaya." Sabi ni Kuya na ipinagtaka ko

"At bakit kuya? May reason ba para masira?" Sarcastic kong sagot

"We don't know." Then he just shrugged

"Baby how's you and the heir of Fortalejo's?" Tanong ni mommy na ikinatahimik ko

"Looks like you hit her emotional button mom." Singit ni kuya na ikinataas ng kilay ko

"Kuya tell me the truth, do you have a problem with me?" Mataray kong tanong sa kanya

"None." Sasagutin ko na sana siya nang bigla siyang tumayo

"Mauuna na po ako sa office. Excuse me." With that umalis na siya

Is it just me or talagang may problema sa akin si Kuya Jk? I can't read his actions. Hindi naman siya ganyan sa akin eh. He seems cold. *shrug*

(OFFICE)

Like always, I did my daily routine. I greeted the other employee with a smile plastered on my face. Nakasabay ko pa nga si Sir Taro sa elevator eh.

"Good morning Miss Gabriel!" Bati niya sa akin

"Good morning too Sir." Ngumiti lang ako sa kanya

Pansin niyo that I called him 'Sir' that is because wala kami sa labas para mag-usap na parang magkaibigan.

Dumirecho ako sa table ko and had a heavy sigh. I can feel something's not right and it bothers me. I just hope na kung ano man iyon ay magagawa ko parin ngumiti.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Tanong na nagpabalik sa akin sa realidad

"Oh. Kanina pa po kayo diyan Sir?" Tanong ko na ikinatawa niya

"Uhmm yes? About 5 mins ago." So nakatulala na pala ako for 5 mins. Great Apathie! What's happening to you?!

"Hey! *snap* You're spacing out again. Are you okay Apathie?" Napatingin naman ako kay Sir Taro

"Uhmmm. Yes Sir. What can I do for you?" Pag-iiba ko ng topic

"In my office now." Tapos tinalikuran niya na ako at pumasok na siya ng office niya *sigh*

I really don't know kung anong nangyayari sa akin. Am I just being too paranoid with my surroundings? *sigh* Sumunod nalang ako sa office ni Sir Taro.

"Umupo ka Apathie. *Umupo naman ako* Now tell me what's bothering you." Sincere niyang tanong

"Wala naman eh. *sigh* Uhmm.. Yung totoo?" Then tumango siya so I continue

"I don't know Taro but I'm not fine. I tried to be cheerful and act like normal but still... here I am lost in my thoughts. *My vision started to blur because of my tears approaching to fall* I'm hurt! And I hate this feeling. First time kong naramdaman to! I always win. I always get what I want. I'm always the best but what's happening right now is its complete opposite. Talunan ako. Hindi ko makuha si Fortalejo and I can't be the best because of my emotions, kinakain ako ng nararamdaman ko." Then I bursted out crying