Chasing Stars

Chapter 32 - Storm

Warning : SPG⚠️

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"Mama Dan, I finished the book you gave me. Buy me another one!" Damon requested bago humalik sa pisngi ko.

"Sure, baby. Don't be makulit, ha? Take care of lola!" bilin ko bago umalis.

When I arrived, dumiretso na ako sa klase. My students went quiet nang makita ako.

"Pass your assignments." sambit ko at sumunod naman sila. "Is there anyone else here who didn't understand our previous topic? Ask questions now before we move on to the next." I said pero wala naman nang kumibo.

I introduced another chapter and gave them an activity after.

"Excuse me, miss. Dean is asking for you in his office. Asap daw po." sabi ng estudyanteng kumatok sa pintuan.

"Miss Trinidad, collect the papers after you're done with your activity. Give them to Professor Jimenez kung wala ako roon sa office ko." bilin ko at saka na tumungo sa opisina ni Dean.

Taas noo akong naglakad papunta roon. When I arrived, I almost turned my back dahil nadatnan ko si Anthea na nakaupo sa couch. I gulped hard bago umupo sa tapat niya.

Mataman niya akong tinitigan. She stared at me with coldness in her eyes. Ganun din ang ginawa ko. I made sure na walang ekspresyon na lilitaw sa aking mukha habang nakatingin siya.

I crossed my legs kaya naman bahagyang umangat ang pencil cut skirt hanggang mid thigh ko. I saw how her gaze shifted from my face, down to my exposed legs. Kahit nang dumating si dean ay hindi naalis ang tingin niya sa hita ko. Pervert!

"I know you already knew each other. Naging propesor mo siya noon, Professor Cortez. Professor Vergara has just completed the signing of a contract. She will be working here on a permanent basis. I'd like you to move up to the third-year level of study. Professor Vergara will be in charge of the first-year students." Dean explained.

Kumunot ang noo ko sa narinig. Why would I be the one to adjust? Gusto ko sanang magprotesta pero parang magmumukha akong masama. Kung AAU ang nag request, wala na rin akong magagawa.

"Okay, dean. Noted po. 'Yon lang po ba?" magalang kong tanong. Unlike Anthea who kept on staring at me kahit nasa harapan si dean. Hindi man lang nahiya.

"Yes. I just want to formally inform you about the switching." Dean said.

"Sige po. Babalikan ko na ang klase ko kung ganon. Thank you, dean." I said at tumayo na.

Mabilis akong naglakad papalayo roon at sakanya. I walked as fast as I could and didn't look back. Nang madaanan ko ang luma niyang office ay natigilan ako. For sure dito siya ulit.

"You wanna come in?" she said behind me.

"No. I need to go to the bathroom."

"Come in. May cr sa loob." aya niyang muli.

Umiling ako at muling naglakad. "No, thanks." Akala ko ay susuko na siya pero sumunod parin siya sa akin. Sumabay siya sa paglalakad ko hanggang sa magpunta ako sa faculty comfort room. Walang ibang estudyante because they're not allowed to use it. Only the faculty members.

Nilabas ko ang make-up kit ko sa bag at nag re-retouch. Siya naman ay

Sumandal lang siya sa sink with her arms crossed at tinignan ako.

"Staring is rude, Professor." I said bago nag apply ng lipstick sa aking labi.

"You look beautiful without your make-up on. You don't need those." kita kong turo niya sa kit na nilapag ko sa lababo.