IGS #2: THAT BLUE-EYED BEAST (✔)

V: APART

True to Sandro's word, I was already his girlfriend. And he made everyone aware of that. He'll post pictures of us in his social networking sites. And so far, we were working out. As time goes by, I can't help but fall deeper and deeper for him. I don't know if it's possible but for me, it is.

And because of him, I changed. The way I talk, the way I get along with people, my attitude and everything. In short, my life turned 360º. He changed me. So much that I don't even know how to go back anymore. And because of that, I loved him more.

Until one day...

I was about to visit him in the gym for they are going to practice for the championship of basketball. He's a varsity player, mind you. That's why my boyfriend has this nicely sculpted body that will make everyone drool.

Napangiti ako habang iniisip siya. This is what he can do to me.

Nang makarating sa gym ay mabilis na napawi ang ngiti ko.

"Seriously? You are hitting with that Salvejo?! Of all people, Sandro?" Dinig na dinig ko ang matinis na boses ng flat chested na si Jannah. Remember the ex? Damn right, an ex. But what the hell is she doing with Sandro? Bat sila nag uusap?

"There's nothing wrong with that Jannah. She's a nice woman--"

"And I'm not? I thought you love me?!"

"I have a girlfriend--"

"So what? Break up with her and be with me again, Sandro! I know you're just using the poor lady--"

"I can't."

Kumunot ang noo ni Jannah sa sinabi nito. Halos mapugto ang hininga ko habang hinihintay ang sasabihin nila.

"And why is that? She's just a rebound Sandro. I know your plan. You want me to get jealous and--"

"Shut the fuck up--" Halos mapasinghap ako ng sampalin ni Jannah si Sandro.

"Mahal kita Sandro! Mahal na mahal! Stop fooling around and break up with her! I need you now Sandro."

Unti unting lumambot ang nakatiim bagang na si Sandro at nilapitan ang dalaga. Niyakap niya ito at hinalikan sa noo.

"Do you really love that girl, Sandro?"

I held my breath as I waited for his answer.

"No."

That's all I need. I walked out of the gym leaving my broken heart with it. This will end soon. I know, it will. Kahit gaano pa katagal yan, maghihintay ako para mawala ang sakit.

Even if it takes forever...

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Present...

Pinunasan ko ang pawis matapos linisin ang kotse ko. I love this car so much na hindi ko hahayaang magasgasan man lang ito o mabunggo ng kung ano. My Mazda is my first gift to myself. When I finished college, lahat ng pinagipunan ko, napunta rito. That's why I value it more than my life. Clichè, yes, but this is my baby were talking about.

I grabbed the towel resting in my left shoulder and wiped my sweat. I'm stinky all over!

"Hija, take a rest. You've been doing that for almost an hour." My uncle said who comes to be the owner of this talyer where I usually clean my car.

I nodded and smiled sweetly at him. "Yes, uncle." I took my knapsack and grabbed the burgers I bought earlier bago ako pumunta rito.

Habang kumakain ay may pumasok na isang high end car sa loob ng talyer. Tila ba ilang minuto na lamang ay titirik na ito. Who on earth will drive a car without checking it's status first?

Napaismid na lamang ako at sumubo muli ng burger. Pinagmasdan ko ang sasakyan, its the latest royal blue-colored-Ferrari! The owner must be so rich! Soon, I'll have one like that, but not now. I still love my car.

A rugged looking man came out from the car. He looked so pissed and frustrated as I observe him. I gaped when I got to see his face. That face that I loathe. That face that I don't wanna remember again.

That face who fcking broke me.

I held my breath as I watch him walk closer to my uncle. He's wearing a tuxedo. Is he gonna attend a wedding or something? Wait--- why do I care?

Fuck, Honey. Get a grip of yourself.  I reminded myself and brought back my calm look.

Shit. I have to go. He might see me here. I fixed myself and my things. I was about to go when I heard tito shout my name. Shit.

I heaved a deep sigh and faced them. I saw Sandro's expression changed from a pissed one to a shocked one. I only smiled slyly at them.

"What is it, uncle?" I kept my voice calm even though my hearts been pulpitating fast.

"Can you do me a favor, iha?" Mukha siyang nagmamakaawa upang gawan ko ng pabor. I sighed. I can never say no to my tito.

"Ano po ba yun?" Magalang na sabi ko habamg tutok ang mata kay uncle. Kay uncle lang. I dont wanna glance or even stare at him. It makes me sick. He makes me feel sick.

"If it's okay for you, pwede bang ihatid mo si Mr. Montreal sa Castrañeda Mansion? He's one of the guests in the wedding, diba duon rin ang punta mo?"

Napakagat labi ako ngunit agad ding ibinalik sa dati ng mapansing nakatitig si Montreal duon. Manyak.

"Uncle, uhm..." I thougt for words to say but nothing came out.

"It's fine Mr. Salvejo. Maybe i'll just look for a cab or something." Sabi ni gago.

I frowned at him. "Tanga ka ba? This is a province. Saan ka nakakita ng cab sa isang probinsiya? Palibhasa--"

"Iha." Uncle cut me off.

Sandro gave me a soft glare but I didn't mind. Sinuswerte naman yata tong ogag na to kung papapasukin ko siya sa Mazda ko. Hintayin niya na lang na maayos yang sasakyan niya! I dont fuckin care!

"Please, iha. His car is not in a good condition. And he's needed in that wedding which will start within an hour, please?" Pagmamakaawa ni tito. I sighed and slowly nodded.

Napansin kong ngumisi si ogag. I just gave him a death glare. Subukan lang talaga nitong gumawa ng kabalastungan, mapapatay ko to.

"I'll drive--"

"Hell no! Ano ka sineswerte?!" Naiinis na sabi ko. How dare him suggest that he'll drive my baby. Papasakayin ko na nga, hahawaakan niya pa ang wheels ko. How dare him inflict virus inside my car.

"You hate me that much?" He said and entered the car like he owned it. I entered next and didn't answer.

"Honeylore."

"Don't call me that."

"Babe then."

I glared at him. "Fuck you." I hissed. He chuckled.
I maneuvered the car.

"I would love that babe."

"Shut up." I was gritting my teeth . I'm so lucky this day, really!

"Really, babe. Do you hate me?" He asked seriously. I glanced at him once before answering.

"No."

I saw him smiled. "Thank y--"

"I don't just hate you, Sandro. I abhor you." I said before speeding up.

Die, jerk. Die.

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