He Dared To Love

Chapter 2 ✔

Rian's POV

"Uy girl, namumutla ka."

I looked at Chu who just said those. Hindi ko manlang napansin na may iba pa palang tao dito sa locker room. My mind is too occupied by that man.

"Ahm, I'm fine Chu." I said and smiled a bit.

"You don't look like fine. Hmm, babalik na 'ko. Be fine okay? Tatawagin kita kapag lunch time na or dadalhan kita ng food if you're not feeling well." She said.

I nodded and moved from the door. I watched her leave before sitting on a bench. Halatang mayaman at may pinag-aralan si Chu pero nandito siya bilang waitress. I wonder why.

But no. It's not my problem! My problem is that man. Pinsan siya ni Mr. AC. Kaya naman pala pareho sila ng surname. I'm so stupid to reject the thought that they have some resemblances.

Paano na kung maalala ka niya? Paano na kung makita niya si Rain?

I know he's not an idiot to see his young version through my son. And it scares me.

Sa totoo lang wala akong balak sabihin sa kanya ang tungkol sa anak ko. I'm not dumb to chase a casanova just because he planted his sperm on me. No thanks. I'd rather have the help of mom in handling my son than his presence.

But what should I do?! I can't even look at him! To think that he's a relative of my boss, of course, baka palagi ko siyang makikita dito!

Bakit pa kasi siya bumalik?!

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"Rian let's have a talk." Our supervisor said when she saw me accross the counter.

I tightly closed my eyes. Mapapagalitan ako for sure. Mabuti nga lumabas pa 'ko ng locker room eh.

I went infront of her. "Sure ma'am."

She sighed. "I didn't like what you did to Mr. Mendoza."

I looked down. "I'm sorry ma'am. Sumama po ang pakiramdam ko." I lied.

"You should've told somebody. Nakakahiya, Rian."

"I'm sorry ma'am. It won't happen again."

"Make sure of it." She said and motioned me to get going.

"Rian..." Frank said from behind. "Pakipunta naman 'to sa table 3. Doon sa gwapo. Kailangan daw akong kausapin ni nanay. Salamat." Mabilis niyang sabi at agad iniabot sa 'kin ang tray.

I sighed. Hindi manlang ako hinintay makapagsalita.

I just shook my head and started to walk. Hinanap hanap ko ang table 3 pero hindi ko makita. Iniiwasan ko din kasing mapunta sa direction niya ang paningin ko.

I again roam my eyesight and figured that every table already has foods on... except for one. And it's his table.

Damn!

Kung sa bagay, siya kanina ang pinakahuling mag-order ng pagkain.

I have no choice but to bring his foods.

I heaved a sigh and began to walk to his direction. I stopped when I'm already near.

Come on Rian! Don't mind him. Pure business.

"Ex-excuse me sir." I nervously said and putted the foods on his table one by one.

I managed not to look at him even though I know, that he's staring at me.

Quit staring!

"May iba pa bo ba-"

"I think I know you." He suddenly said.

Alangan namang hindi mo 'ko kilala! Ako yung ex mo na nabuntis mo, gago!

"I don't know you sir." I said while still looking down.

I turned my back at him but I almost jumped when he held my hand.

"No. I know that beautiful face."

I exhaled.

Ilang babae na kaya ang sinabihan mo niyan?

"No sir. Believe me."

I'm about to pull my hand but he pulled it first and it made me turn around. Sumubsob pa 'ko sa dibdib niya!

His smell is the same.

"No. Look at me now, baby." He huskily said and held my chin up, with his other hand snaking around my waist.

God! Ano ba naman?!

I have no choice but to look up. And I found him smirking.

I glared at him. "Sir, I'm not a call girl but a waitress. So please get off me."

He smiled. "I knew it. How are you Aloha?"

My lips parted a bit. How dare him remember me?! I've changed my hair and I gained weight compared with the girl who loved him before.

And hell! He just called me Aloha! My first name! And he used to call me that years ago.

"I'm not Aloha, sir. Get off me or I will shout." I treathened.

Alam ko... alam kong pinagtitinginan na kami!

"Why so mean? Aren't you gonna ask me some friendly questions like, 'how are you baby?'" He mockingly said.

My jaw tightened so I pulled myself from him but I only moved an inch.

"What's with you?" I snapped.

"What? Aloha, I just wanna have a conversation with you. What's wrong with it?" He innocently asked.

"Get off me please."

He again smirked and my blood started to boil when he kissed my lips!

I immediately slapped his face and pulled away. "Screw you jerk! Get lost!" I shouted and ran away from him.

Hindi ko na pinansin ang mga tumatawag sa akin maski mga boss ko.

Damn him! How dare him do that to me?! Urgh!

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"Hi anak. How are you?"

I smiled at mom and kissed her cheek.

"What are you cooking, mom?" I asked and approached my baby who's silently sitting with his toy beside mom here in the kitchen.

He smiled at me and I just saw his dimples that made me remember his dad more.

"Mommy, car." He said and raised his toy car.

I nodded at him. "Wow. It's big." I said and carried him.

"Anak bakit ang aga mo?" Tanong ni mommy at ibinaba sa table ang fries na niluto niya para kay Rain.

I sighed.

Pagkatapos ng nangyari kanina, tumakbo nalang ako sa locker room at nagpalit saka dali daling umalis. I even walked through the back door.

"Mom, gusto ko nang mag-resign." I told her.

She looked at me. "Why? Manyak na naman ba yung boss mo?"

Hmm. I knew that question is coming.

Ilang trabaho na din kasi ang sinubukan ko dahil hindi sapat ang kita ni mommy sa pagtitinda ng cupcakes at cakes. I've been a tutor, maid, sales lady, and more but I didn't stay long. Kung hindi manyak ang boss ko, masyadong mahirap ang trabaho.

"It's not that mom. But... never mind. I've changed my mind mom. Hindi na pala. Mahirap maghanap ng trabaho." I just said and stared at my baby.

"Rian, spill it sweetie. I know, something's up."

I hugged my baby and stared at mom. "Aiden is back mommy."

And he just kissed me.

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