The Stepsisters

12-Blushing

-Steff P.O.V-

"Steff kain na."

I look at the food and taste it.

"I don't like it!"

"Anong gusto mo? Iluluto kita."

"I want chicken curry!"

"Sige. Tatawagin na lang kita ulit."

I just shrug and stayed at the living. Ganun na lang ang gulat ko nang dumating si daddy.

"Good evening everyone."

"Dad your home? I thought it will be a month?"

"Maagang natapos ei. Where's your Tita Liezel and Angelie?"

"In the kitchen."

Tch! Why so early? I'm not done yet. Lumabas naman sina Liezel at Angelie. I smiled at them sweetly. And I know they understand what I mean.

"So how are you guys been doing?"

"We're fine dad. Right Tita Liezel?"

"Ah oo."

"Glad to hear. It's good to hear that you get along together."

"Oh c'mon daddy I'm not that bad."

"Kumain ka na ba? We are about to have dinner."

"Not yet."

"Then let's have dinner. Steff anak luto na ang curry."

"Talaga Tita? I'm really craving for a curry tonight."

I smiled sweetly as we went to the dining. Tahimik lang akong kumakain habang nag-uusap sila. Geez!

"Anyway Steff anak your birthday is in a month. Do you have any plans?"

"I want to have a party dad. Since I'm no longer a teen at that moment."

"A two day after is Angelie's birthday right?"

"Opo Tito."

"How about a double birthday party on Angelie's birthday?"

"What?! Are you serious daddy?"

I look at him then glared to Angelie. Not my party too. She's not sharing a party on me nor I.

"Why not Steff? Besides it's not your 18th birthday. You both turning 20."

"But daddy?"

"My decision is final Steff."

"Damn it!"

Ibinagsak ko ang kamay sa lamesa saka tiningnan ng masama si Angelie. She's really ruining my life. Bullshit! Tumayo ako saka umalis.

"You don't finish your food Steff!"

"I lost my appetite dad. Why don't you start planning the party of your stepdaughter."

Then I left. I grab my car keys and went to the place where I know I belong.
I been pressing his doorbell many times yet he never open the door.

"Hey what's the rush? Are you gonna ruin my doorbell?"

He open the door and look at me. Agad naman akong pumasok saka naupo sa sala.

"Ikaw pala Steff."

"Your expecting someone?"

"Sort of. What brought you here?"

"What do you think?"

"Don't tell me, you miss me already. Am I that irresistable for you to come over this late?"

"Dream on Jared! I would never date a jerk like you!"

"Ouch! You hurt my feelings babe."

I cross my arms as I glared at him. He just gave me a curious look. I rolled my eyes and rest my head on the sofa. Geez! Why am I here anyway?

"Here! I hope it will lighten up your mood."

Napatingin ako sa hawak niya. My eyes widen and grab it while smiling widely. Well, his guess was right.

"So I was right. That could help you to cheer up."

"How do you know?"

He smiled and sat beside me. He grab my hair and tied it up so it won't stick on my food. I look at him. He just smiled and put the strands of my hair behind my ear. What was that? Why I can't take off my eyes on him? I shook my head and continue eating.

"I just remember, when you had your tantrums Tita will just gave you a cup of ice cream."

I stop hearing it. He still remember that? No one ever care about my tantrums since my mom died. And now he's here telling me to cheer up.

"What happened? Why are you here?"

"Daddy's home."

"What's wrong with that?"

"Duh! I'm not done with them both. And with dad around I can't do what I want."

"Well maybe it's time for them to have a rest from your cruelty."

I glared at him. He just shrug then rested his legs on the coffee table. His arms was behind his neck while resting on the sofa. He looks so sexy. I studied him. Jared was never the thin boy I used to know. His muscles grew build up with his flat tummy showing his six pack abs. I can tell it as the soft fabric touches his skin showing his firm body. He can be one of those finest model if he wants.

"Done checking me out?"

He suddenly open his eyes and look at me. I was caught off guard. I can't say a word nor take my eyes away at him. I was stuck looking at him. I felt my face heaten up. I heard him chuckled as he close his eyes again. I gulp many times trying to calm my breath.

"Still not done checking me huh?"

"I'm not checking you!"

I immediately look away and continue eating the ice cream. Hoping that it will ease the growing heat on my face.

"Really? That's why you blushing now."

"I... I'm not blushing!"

"Okay! If you say so babe!"

Geez! I felt red right now. Why do I even look at his body? As if that was new for me. I even hugged him a couple of times right. But why? Why am I reacting this way.
He suddenly move and sit properly.

"Your still messy when your eating ice cream."

I look at him as he grab the empty cup on my hand putting it on the table. He smiled playfully as he slowly rub his thumb on my lips wiping the mess. Looking at him makes me breath heavily. It feels like I been running for so long.

"You should stop blushing Steff. I may not control myself on kissing you."

"I need water!"

Agad akong tumayo at pumunta sa kusina. I lean on the wall as I hold my heart. What was that? His voice was even sound so sexy. Why am I even found him so sexy over there? Why I feel so embarassed in front of him? I touch my face. Damn it! Why do I even blush? I close my eyes and shook my head. What happened to me?

-to be continue-