MONTEBELLO'S MAID FOR MARRIAGE

CHAPTER 4

Claire's Point of View

"Good morning, rise and shine!" I shouted happily, well I am just here sa window ng kuwarto ko and I saw Jax opening his window too. I smiled at him when he looked at me, ang ngiti that will asar sa kaniya. He smiled back, not sweet. Pareho lang ng smile ko, annoying.

I rolled my eyes and started to get ready. Today is Valentine's Day. Ngayon ko na gagawin ang plan ko and I am sure, I will really give him the best surprise.

"Yeah, best gift for you, Jax. Just wait for it," I murmured and started to take a bath, wore my uniform, made myself presentable, and went downstairs right straight to the kusina. I saw Mom and Dad there.

"Good morning! Happy Valentine's Day, mom and dad!" I greeted them before sitting down.

"Good morning din 'nak and Happy Valentine's Day!" They greeted me back and I smiled.

"Siya nga pala anak, later may date kami ng Mommy mo. Sa weekend may family bonding din tayo, don't worry," sabi ni Dad and I don't have any say about it. Minsan lang din naman sila makapag-date nang maayos ni Mom, at least we will have a bonding on weekend.

"Okay po," I responded and we started to eat breakfast. After that situation where Jax and I fought last time, I don't talk much with Mom. Maybe she's still mad at what happened? I don't know. Maybe, I deserve it at some point because we promised back then that we will never fight again like that but we broke it, multiple times.

After ko eating breakfast, I just made sure all of my things were prepared and even myself before nag-goodbye kina Mom at Dad.

"Papasok na po ako, enjoy your date later!" I said and kissed their cheeks before entering the backseat of the car. While on the way to the school, napatingin ako sa bag ko to make sure ulit na nandito ang ilalagay ko sa locker ni Jax. I felt at ease when I saw the box, it really looks romantic and like the one who will put this is his secret admirer. I know he will never have a chance to resist this chocolate. Yeah, just chocolate and an apology letter.

Pagkarating pa lang sa school, I saw Lisa and Risa already. We're giggling because of our beautiful and sweet plan.

"So, what time you'll put that sweet surprise into his locker?" Risa asked.

"Well, after arranging the booth. Sakto lang na katatapos ng training niya sa swimming. They are always leaving their lockers open, I noticed that. So, ang perfect ng plan natin. No question needed." I answered.

"I can't wait! You'll also have recorded reaction of him, I'll handle that." I smiled at Lisa when she said that. Well, we don't have classes today since we will be celebrating the event of Valentine's Day. 'Yon lang at bawal hindi naka-uniform, I hate it! They are so strict with this.

Jax's Point of View

Nakapagpalit na ako ng swimwear dahil may training kami ngayon dahil nalalapit na ang laban. I am thinking deeply because I rarely saw her smile like that and especially, ngayon pa na Valentine's Day. I can feel it, may parang plano siya. Pero ano naman plano ng babaeng 'yon? Hindi gumanti agad, sure ako na may iba siyang gagawin at pakiramdam ko ito ang tamang araw para sa kaniya.

"Hey, Jax! Parang ang lalim naman ng iniisip mo bro?" sabi ni Felix na kababalik lang din sa locker room namin dito sa may swimming area.

"Alam ko na iniisip niyan, si Claire," saad din ni Rey at napailing na lang ako. Umupo ako at tumabi sila sa akin.

"Tama ako ano?" dagdag pa ni Rey.

"Yep. I can sense na parang ngayong araw siya gaganti sa akin sa ginawa ko last time. You remember that, noong nakwento ko ang tungkol sa bato?"