A Crossroad ✔

Chapter 22: Never sentimental

[Raven]

"Dad! This is pure bullshit!" I cussed, ensuring that the tone I was able to employ is calm but a little irritated too. I turned to him, ready to punch him like what he deserves any second from now.

"Don't you dare mock me by cussing at me, son! Hindi kita pinalaking gan'yan!" He warned making me annoyed even more. I had to feel the rage realistically and my brows crossed in unison. I can even feel how daggered my look is.

"Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t. All you know is act like you're the good one here, old man! You're making me laugh." I tried to sound insulting. His anger rose even more.

"Do you want me to freeze all your accounts?" I 'tsked' at him.

"Go on. Diyan ka naman magaling. I'm f*cking out of here." I immediately stormed out of the room. Pabalibag ko pang isinara ang pinto ng kan'yang opisina. I heard him call for me but I didn't listen. Salute to this asshole role I am handling and how the hell I can relate.

"Cut!"

The whole set sighed in relief as soon as we're done. Kadalasan sa mga staff ay pumalakpak habang napahihinga naman nang malalim ang iba. The cameramen started checking the clips and usually, I would do the same. But not right now. I immediately checked my phone.

Too many texts and missed calls from people I don't have plans to meet for now. I swipes through my logs and message box only to frown.

"Good job everyone! Let's continue the shoot tomorrow," Direk said, satisfaction on his whole face. I approached him, grinning. May iilang sumubok na lumapit para ayusan ako at i-assist pero magalang ko silang tinanggihan.

I'm tired to death and a little nap is not enough to regain my lost cells for the day. I don't think I would have much time grooming and uh... applying some skin care for the sake of work and personal reasons.

"I'm off now, direk. I have to attend a special occasion like I told you." I tried to sound like I'm reminding him, giving him a knowing look. I saw his forehead crumpling a little.

"Hindi ka ba sasabay sa management mo?" he asked, turning to my team who are obviously waiting for me. I shook my head. No way. My driver will drag me to the edge of the cliff with my family's impatience!

Hindi uso sa kan'ya ang tinatawag na 'overspeeding.' So boring. Doesn't mean I am one hell of a celebrity, I plan to be so good when I am in the situation that I need to rush pretty much, or else... I don't even know what will happen.

"No need, direk. I can drive my self home." I bid goodbye to the set before I drove off to the house. My family's celebrating Kitty's first birthday. If you don't know, kitty is our cat.

I know. I know.

It's very weird but my family does this. Even to dogs and birds. Creepy family ties. It would be creepy too but I don't think it is wrong. I kind of like it. You know, just chilling about life than life chilling at you. No way.

I immediately snatched my phone from my pocket when I heard it ringing as I slowed down the car. It has been ringing since I turned the silent mode off.

"Javen, I'm coming already. Why do you have to wait for me? I can—"

"Shut up. Alam mo namang hindi pumapayag sina mom at dad na hindi tayo magkasama sa celebration. Pa-VIP ka kasi eh." My forehead immediately furrowed with everything about her statement.

"Don't you dare shut me up, Javen. I'm your brother," I warned her, making her silent for a moment. I can even feel my teeth clenching one another. Its not that likeable in the feeling... Being so tired and someone does this.