The Switched

Chapter 17

TS - Get Back

Marion's POV

"May I talk to you, Miss Farell?" He said with his usual authoritative voice.

I didn't respond, but my face was showing curiosity and confusion. And slowly, I raised a brow at him. And what does he want with me? No, wait.. what does he want with Danae?

I was about to protest and leave, pero naunahan na niya akong magsalita.

"It's about Marion." His cold baritone voice is still evident.

My expression went blank as soon as he mentioned my name. What is he gonna say about me or what are they supposed to talk about?

"Fine," tipid kong sinabi at siya naman ay naunang naglakad, leading the way to his office.

As soon as we have arrived, the familiar cold and anger was the first thing I felt the moment I stood in front of the open door. I had second thoughts for a moment whether if I'll get in or not. This is one of the places I hate about this house. I remembered clearly how I despised this part of the house. And I never imagined that I'll step foot inside of it again. But in another way, I had to, so I'll know why he wants to talk about me. And after listening to it, I'll clearly make my exit.

He sat down on his swivel chair and set aside his laptop to place his hands on top of the study table. His cold and authoritative look can make anyone intimidated, but not me. It only makes me feel more angry by it.

"Have a seat, Miss Farell." He gestured the chair in front of his table when he noticed that I didn't make a single moved when I stepped inside his office.

My eyes wander a bit and noticed the photos that were hanged on his walls were now gone. It was used to be a photo of mom and him, and even us his "family". But now, it were all replaced by paintings. Huh. He had easily forgotten his late wife. Hindi na ako magtataka. Kami ngang mga anak niya ay hindi na niya tinuonan ng pansin.

"I hope you'll be direct to what we're going to talk about. I planned not to stay here long," diretsahan kong sinabi sa kanya.

He slowly nodded his head as he sat properly on his swivel chair.

"I see. I just want to ask about Marion to you. How were his schooling, his friends, his usual activities? How is he?" He asked trying to take this light.

I raised a brow. "And why are you asking me about those, Sir?" Since, I'm in Danae's body, I think this is the only way I can address him. And even if I am in my original body, I would never utter the word "Dad" at him. I wouldn't even be in here in the first place.

He cleared his throat before answering, "I see that you were closed with him. I think it is natural to think if you know some of his daily life."

Napangisi naman ako. Parang gusto kong matawa sa kanyang sinabi. "Don't you find it odd, Sir, that it's natural for me to know, pero sainyo parang hindi natural na malaman kung anong ginagawa ng iyong anak?" Napailing-iling ako sa sarili dahil sa inis na nararamdaman.

"Mahirap ipaliwanag, Miss Farell." He paused for a bit. "Kaya kahit sa munting inpormasyon na nalalaman mo tungkol sa kanya ay ayos na sa akin."

"If you were really concerned for you son, Sir, you should've ask him that yourself," malamig kong sinabi at tumalikod na.

It's not like I wanted to talk to him. But if he really wanted to talk with me, bakit hindi niya diretsuhin na sabihin sa akin? He could've at least showed some effort. Ganito na ba talaga ang tao na ito?

I was about to head my way out of his office, but I stopped midway when he spoke.

"Even if I wanted to... I'm still embarrassed and guilty to face him," walang emosyon niyang sinabi.