The Perks Of Being Annabeth Petrova

Fifty One - Seven Months later...

"I DON'T WANT THE BOYS CALLING YOU ENDEARMENTS." Vince wrapped his arms around me as we

ay on his bed. Tama. We are living in one roof since we are officially in a relationship.

"Why?" I paced at him. Hinawi niya ang iilang hair strands na naligaw sa mukha ko.

"I just don't want them to."

I raised an eyebrow. "Really, Vince? I won't stop them calling me 'baby', 'sexy', 'gorgeous', and such just because you don't want them to."

He frowned. "You are mine, Isabella, and I am the only one who has the right to call you those things."

I rolled my eyes at him. "Whatever." Pero deep inside, my heart flutters hearing him say that I'm his.

"And you better start talking tagalog." He added.

What?! Bumangon ako. "And why?" Somehow, it panics me.

"Because you sound sexy. But, speak only at my presence. Ayokong naririnig ka nilang nagta-tagalog."

I blew my hair which covers my face.

"Vince..." magrereklamo pa sana ako but he stopped me.

"That's final." He authoritatively stated as he lay his head on his arms.

No choice. It seems as if I can't disobey him. Besides, I like him that way. He pulled me down towards him and gave me a spoon hug. I felt his warmth making me fall asleep in his arms.

Seven months later...

All is well. Everything's under control with the MBB Boys started working na at sila namang tatlo ni Maria ay busy sa mga negosyo ko worldwide. I'm always at Parasimo para alalayan si Alexa since malilingat ka lang sandali, tatakas iyon para mag-lakwatsa which is para sa kanya, ways of unwinding and relaxation. Okay lang sana dahil kaya naman nina Mara Clarisse at Julianne Claire (twins). Pero, kung hindi lang sana palaging nasasangkot sa gulo itong kaibigan ko. One time, muntik nang mamolestya ng isang lalaki sa mall. Mabuti na lang at sinundan ko. Isa pa, aakusahan pa sana na nagnanakaw dahil nasanggi niya ang tray ng alahas sa store at nawala daw ang daan-daang libong halaga ng isang pair ng earrings. Kaya, pinapasundan ko o di kaya ay binabantayan ko dito sa resto. Kargo ko pa na man siya dahil pinagkatiwala siya ni Vann Bernard sa akin. Isa pa iyon. Alam namang busy akong tao, dadagdagan pa ang aatupagin ko. Okay na nga lang dahil friend ko naman siya. Haay!

"Annie, Let's go to the mall. My treat!" Pa-cute pang yaya ni Alexa.

Umangat ang tingin ko dito mula sa pagre-review ng files ng Volcoffh Shippings.

"No. I'm busy and change you're clothes into decent ones. You look like a harlot." Sabi ko without emotions at tinuloy ang pagbabasa.

"I'm not a prostitute!" sagot nito raising her voice.

"You are not but you look like one. People these days are quite judgmental." Without looking.

"And when did Miss Annabeth Petrova cared of what would others say?! What's wrong with my clothes?"

Inilapag ko ang blue folders at tinanggal ang reading glasses. Wait. I don't have poor vision. I have a reason.

Parang natuklaw ng ahas itong si Alexa.

"What? Alexa, look at yourself. It's not clothes, it's torn fabrics. And, to clear things out, I do not care what others would say about me and you but I feel responsible if ever you were to hear they're ill-mannered distaste to you." I gave her a head-to-toe look.

"Like hello? This is the newest release from Versace's collection and there's only two of them ever. In the whole wide world." Maarteng sagot nito with matching hand gestures.

I blankly stared at her. "I don't care. Now go. I have a lot of things to do." Pagtataboy ko dito and continuing reading the papers.

I was stopped dahil sa walang pasabi niyang kinuha ito and stood firmly before my office table.

"Alexa, give it back to me." I patiently said.

"Not until you would go with me to the mall."

"Alexa." Tawag ko sa name niya with a warning tone.

"Yes, Annie? Oh. I think this goes to the trash." Sabi niya at lumakad papuntang trash bin. Before she could drop it, I threw a knife to her direction.

"Oh my!!!..." gulat na sigaw nito.

"I don't need it anyway. Fine, I'll go with you. Just don't cause any trouble." I told her and stood up.

I saw her looked at the blue folders pinned to the wall by a dagger at bumalik ang tingin sa akin. She nodded breathlessly.

"What are you waiting for? Head for the door." Saad ko taking the dagger and put it back to the leather straps on my thigh.

Nauna siyang lumabas walking like a robot. I took my contact lenses out from the drawer and wore it before heading out the door.

 

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