Purely Business

Chapter 3

I was whispering things and curse words while Chris was driving me home. Minsan, nilalakasan ko ang boses ko para marinig. He didn't say anything but I know he can hear me. He would just let out a sigh.

"Will you stop that..." Sabi niya nang magmura ako ng mahina.

I crossed my arms before raising an eyebrow at him. "Oh, bakit? You're annoyed already? Then, ibaba mo na ako! Magtataxi na ako!"

He clenched his jaw and didn't say anything. I groaned, binagsak ko ang sarili ko sa upuan at tumingin na lamang sa labas.

Hindi nagtagal ay dumating na rin kami sa bahay. Without saying anything, bumaba na ako mula sa kotse at dire-diretsong naglakad papasok sa bahay. Our new maids greeted me and I greeted them back but I didn't return the energy. Bad mood ako eh.

Agad kong kinuha ang susi ng aking sasakyan at inutusan ang katulong na pagbuksan ako ng gate. Laking gulat ko nang makita ko pa ang sasakyan ni Chris sa tapat ng gate nang makalabas ako.

He got out from the car and walked towards me while he was frowning. Umirap ako. Ano nanamang gusto nito?

"Where are you going today?" He asked coldly.

Taas kilay ko siyang sinagot. "Why are you even asking?"

He rolled his eyes. "Your Dad might ask me."

"Tell him to text me instead, you're not his messenger," I answered. "bye."

Aalis na sana ako nang hawakan niya ang braso ko at hinarap muli sa kanya. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin pero mas masama ang tingin niya sakin.

"Just answer the damn question so I can go, Jillian." He demanded.

"You can leave already. No need to ask me--.."

"One." He counted.

I crossed my arms. "Oh, tapos? Ano? Matatakot na ako diyan? Ano ako, bata?" Binawi ko ng marahas ang aking braso mula sa kanya.

"Stop testing my patience, Jillian. Ayokong magalit sayo. I'm asking you nicely and properly."

Humakbang ako palapit sa kanya at ngumisi. "Who told you to be nice to me, Chris?"

"Fine," He replied coldly. "take care of yourself."

Umirap ako. Ang plastic talaga ng isang to. Gustong gusto maging the good son parati. What? He wants to impress everyone? So everyone would say that he's the best? He's better than me?

Padabog akong naglakad papunta sa kotse ko at pumasok. I slammed the door before starting the engine. I called Clarissa and Camille, told them that I'm ready to go.

"Malelate ako. I just woke up..." Sabi ni Clarissa.