Taming Cinderella

Nine

Nobody seemed to notice my existence as I sit on the chair. Not even the teacher or Snowy. They're all engrossed in listening about what the Witch was telling.

I took the opportunity to open the gift that I saw. At first, I thought that it was just a mistake but as I opened it

"Ms. Reyes" called the Witch. I didn't bother looking at her. I just can't understand why! How?!

"Ms. Reyes!" Muling tawag ng taong kinamumuhian ko. I would know for sure na alam ko ang isasagot ko sa tanong niya pero hindi lang talaga ako makapagisip ng maayos kaya mabilis akong lumabas ng room.

I knew that everyone's looking at me but I specifically saw Ten going out of the room as well. I ran and didn't look back.

I was running like a mad person and I don't know where I'd go. I just can't think clearly. Why?- That's the only thing in my mind right now.

Nang wala na kong matakbuhan tumigil ako at naupo sa isang sulok ng gym. Pinili ko ang pinakasulok at pinakamataas na parte ng upuan sa gym. I looked at the message once again.

"No words can describe how much I miss you sweetheart. I won't let you go this time. I promise. ❤"

Sweet words that could send shiver to my spine.

"Shouldn't you be in class?" Asked the man in a white shirt and a basketball shorts.

That caught me off guard! Sa sobrang preoccupied ko I didn't know that there's a person here. Muntik ko nang maitapon ang hawak kong box. Thanks to my reflexes.

"Ha?" Fail! Where did my wits go. I am not like this. This letter is driving me insane. I need my sanity back. I couldn't let anyone notice it.

"Is something bothering you miss?" This time, he asked in a sympathetic tone. If only I'm not in this kind of situation I would flirt with him because he's one of the guys that cannot be taken for granted.

"None of your business." I retorted and left the gym. That's the best answer I could give. Besides, we're not close. Why would I tell him if something's bothering me?

I pushed the thoughts away. I can't let this eat me up. I need to attend my classes.