Bound To You

CHAPTER 33

I narrowed my eyes to Raven but the grin plastered on his lips didn't falter.

"I like Pam but no, im not courting her" he answered, never leaving his gaze to Yanna.

"Really? Then what's that mean?" tinuro ni Yanna yung tupperwares at tubig na nakalapag sa tapat sa table "And the stuffs that you're giving her?" she added as she taided an eyebrow.

I shook my head. I don't know if she's just bluffing and pretending she didn't know that it's all from me or she's that slow to realized it. Tss.

"I said I like her" Raven replied simply. "I like seeing her face when she's pissed off, it's cute. Pero hindi ko siya liligawan not unless kapag in love na ko sa kanya" he added which made the creased on my forehead deepened.

What the hell is he talking about? Does he mean it?

"Don't worry Pam, i'll tell you right away when im already inlove with you" sabi pa niya na biglang naging seryoso habang nakatingin kay Pamela.

This time, I have this urge to punch him kahit best friend ko siya. If I didn't knew better, maybe I already did punch him right away. Tss.

Sinutok ni Pam ang braso niya pero tinawanan lang siya ni Raven.

"Magtigil ka. Nakakasuka!"

I kept my mouth shut and watched her reaction until she'd opened the lunch I prepared for her.

"Kay Trystan galing yan. Peace offering" sabi ni Raven when Pam looked shocked na walang mukha ng panda sa tupperware.

"Thanks" she said all of a sudden which surprised me.

I didn't expect that coming, so I can't help but smile widely. Just a simple thanks coming from her was enough to say that all my efforts are worth it.

*

"Let's study!" sabi ni Raven pagkaalis ng prof namin. "Dun tayo sa library" he said then walked ahead.

We seated acrossed each other with a book in our hands. My forehead creased when I read the title of the book his reading.

"I didn't know they have romantic novel books here" I commented.

"Wala. Hiniram ko lang to kay Kristina, yung student assistant dito" sagot nito.

Napailing na lang ako. Study my ass. Tss.

"Absent na naman si Ashley. Naiinis na ko, hindi na nagbago pa-especial pa rin"

My forehead creased as I overheard someone said it just near behind me.

"Si Ashley Ricaport? Yung anak ni Dean Enrique?"

"Sino pa ba? Tsk."

I looked over my shoulder and I saw a familiar girl. I didn't remember where did I saw her but I know I've met her before. Then about Ashley..

I closed the book and stood up "I have to go" paalam ko kay Raven saka binalik yung libro sa bookshelf at lumabas ng library.

I dialed Tita Brenda's number and set it up on speaker while I was driving.

"Nephew.."

"Tita, what's the address?"  I asked straightforwardly. No need to beat the bush.

"You're considering it na?" she asked instead of answering my question first. Tss.

I shook my head though she wouldn't see it. "Hindi pa ko nakakapagdecide. I just want to clarify things"

"Okay. I'll text you the address. Then tell me right away if you have already decided, okay?"

"Thanks Tita"

I ended the call then I let out a sigh.

Pintuhan ko yung address na tinext ni Tita Brenda and fortunately, the gate of the house wasn't all covered so I was able to see the garage and the cars that were parked inside. And there, I saw the very familiar red car beside the black one that owned by Dean Enrique.

I didn't stay long there. I have no business with them or with Ashley as long as she wouldn't bother me anymore. I just wanted to clarify na magkadugo sila because I was curious as to why did his father denied her when I asked him.

Dumaretso ako sa mall para bumili ng pagkain pangsuhol kay Pam. Im still ecstatic that I received a thanks from her. It's just a simple word but it's rare when you heard it from her. Dapat pala, nung una pa lang sinabi ko nang ako yung nagbibigay ng lunch niya. Tss.

Wrong moved, always. Tss.

I called father and asked Pam's comfort foods then he identified all her favorites and the top of the list is blueberry cheesecake.

"Ate, ako na po ang magluluto ng dinner" sabi ko sa cook nila.

Pumunta muna ako sa guestroom na tinutulugan ko para magbihis at itago yung pinamili ko then I went downstairs and cooked her favorite dishes.

Umakyat ulit ako after kong magluto para tawagin sila at para icheck na rin kung paano ko ilalagay sa kwarto niya yung chocolates, cookies and biscuits na binili ko nang hindi niya nakikita.

I frowned when I found her room empty then I heard noises from the other room which currently used by Yanna.

"Dinner" I said when I opened the door then I immediately closed it and grabbed the plastic bags from my room para ilatag sa kama ni Pam. Sana lang hindi siya pumasok dito bago bumaba.

I was relieved when I heard their footsteps outside. I counted fifty bago ako lumabas ng kwarto niya at sumunod sa kanila pababa para kumain ng dinner. We ate silently. I kept my mouth shut dahil ayoko nang dagdagan ang inis ni Pam sakin. I met my quota already.

"Aakyat na ko" sabi ni Yanna.

Pam immediately finished her plate then stood up without uttering a word. Sumunod ako sa kanya.

"Pam" I called.

I stared at her and I supressed myself to smile or grin or smirked. I need to looked serious para maniwala siyang sincere ako sa pakikipagbati sa kanya. It's been days and I really miss her. Gusto kong napipikon siya pero hindi ganito. I don't want her to be this mad at me. I hate the silent treatment she's giving me. It's frustrating.

I took a deep breath and stared at her straight into her eyes "Im sorry.."

I shoved my hand inside my pocket and pulled out the small kitkat and hand it to her.

Tumitig siya sa kamay ko "Ano yan?" she asked.

"Kitkat" I shrugged.

She glared at me which made me smile. That's better than not looking at me anymore.

"Suhol? Yan lang?" she frowned.

She looked disappointed so I smirked and opened the kitkat and ate it. I chuckled when she threw daggers on me.

"What?" I asked.

She shook her head then turned her back on me.

I grunted "Kikay"

Sinundan ko siya hanggang sa makarating kami sa tapat ng kwarto niya. She stood frozen when she opened the door and stared inside her room.

"Tell me if that's still not enough" sabi ko saka humakbang palapit sa kanya at pinatong ko yung mga kamay ko sa balikat niya. "Forgive me, please?" I asked.

She sighed "Forgiven" she muttered without looking at me.

"Really? Okay na tayo? Hindi ka na galit sakin?" sunud sunod na tanong ko.

Humarap siya sakin habang nakakunot ang noo "Forgiven na nga di ba? Tsk. Salamat sa suhol" sabi niya saka ako tinalikuran ulit.

I huge smile plastered on my face pero mas may ilalaki pa pala yung ngiti ko when I saw a small smile on her lips before she could close the door.