Loving This Bitch

CHAPTER 23

I walked into school feeling irritated today. I didn't know why, I was just in a bad mood. My arms were crossed, and I had a scowl on my face as I walked. I didn't care if people were staring at me. All I wanted was to get to my classroom without anyone bothering me.

As I marched down the hall, my footsteps echoed loudly against the tile floor. Students parted like the Red Sea, giving me a wide berth as I passed by. Whispers followed in my wake, but I ignored them, keeping my gaze fixed straight ahead.

Suddenly, someone stepped into my path, forcing me to stop. It was one of the underclassmen, nervously clutching a stack of books.

"Excuse me," she mumbled, trying to squeeze past.

I shot her a glare that could melt ice.

"Move," I snapped, my voice low and menacing.

The poor girl's eyes widened in fear, and she quickly scurried away, nearly tripping over her own feet.

With an exasperated sigh, nagpatuloy ako sa paglalakad papunta sa classroom. Finally, I reached the door and pushed it open, stepping inside without bothering to greet anyone. I made my way to my seat at the back of the room, dropped my bag on the floor, and slumped into my chair, still fuming.

I tried to distract myself by taking out my books, but my mind kept wandering back to my sour mood. Why was I so angry? It was just one of those days, I guessed, where everything seemed to annoy me for no reason. All I wanted was some peace and quiet to get through the day.

Our professor arrived and announced that we have a quiz. I just took out a piece of paper and waited for the quiz to be handed to me. I'm not in the mood today. I don't care if I fail this one.

"Hey, sister."

Nagpatuloy lang ako sa paglalakad at hindi pinansin ang tao sa likod. 

"It's been a while, right?"

Huminga ako nang malalim.

"Yeah"

Nasa tabi ko na si Sheldon at sinasabayan akong maglakad. Habang naglalakad ay napapansin kong panay ang tingin ni Sheldon sa mga magagandang babae at tinititigan ito pagkatapos ay iiwas ng tingin sa mga babaeng hindi gaanong kagandahan.

"Do I look pretty?" I suddenly asked kaya napatingin siya sa akin at walang gana akong tinitigan.

"I haven't eaten yet," aniya at umiiling-iling pa.

Mas lalong sumama ang timpla ko sa sagot niya.

"Sinasabi mo bang hindi ako maganda?"

"What's wrong with you?" Kunot noo niyang tanong.

"Whatever" tinarayan ko siya at binilisan ang paglalakad.

"Sister, kahit naman anong hitsura mo, maganda ka pa rin," sabi niya sa gilid ko at bigla akong inakbayan.

"Yeah, right? I'm annoying if I act pretty." Sabi ko habang tumango-tango pa. 

I heard him chuckled. Sinamaan ko naman siya ng tingin at inalis ang pagkakaakbay niya sa akin.

"We're not close, a'right?"

Sinundan niya ako hanggang sa makarating kami ng cafeteria. Humiwalay lang siya nang makita yung babaeng target niya nitong mga nakaraang araw. He's too busy with her that he forgot about me. I'm glad that he forgot anyway. Mabuti na 'yon dahil wala akong panahon sa kaniya.

Wala si Rinoa ngayon dahil kakanta siya, si Ariena naman ay may laban na naman kaya ako lang ang mag-isang kumain sa lamesa namin. After eating, naglakad-lakad muna ako sa buong school, nag-iisip kung anong pwedeng gawin. I'm bored and not in the mood at the same time. Hindi ko alam kung anong gusto kong gawin ngayon. Pakiramdam ko pagod ako.