The Billionaire's Secret (𝓑𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓲𝓻𝓮 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 #1)

Chapter 6

I almost run on heading to my school. Late akong nagising dahil sa kakaisip sa mga nalaman ko kahapon. As I enter the gate I saw Ryssi also heading inside the school. Usual morning is they've been together ni Devon pero ngayon ay mag isa niya lang.

I walk fast and get in to my classroom. Naabutan ko ang mga classmates kong may kaniya kaniyang kasama. Nakabilog ang mga upuan at parang may pinag uusapan sila. Agad silang napalingon sa'akin at saka bumalik ng kaniya kaniyang upuan. Kumunot ang noo ko sa ikinilos nila pero agad ko din itong isinawalang bahala. I went to my chair and plugged in my earphones.

After a couple of minutes Chi and Kylie arrived and sit beside me. Kylie glared at me and she removed the earphone to my ear. I glanced at her questioningly. May alam ba silang hindi ko alam?

"Why didn't you attend our recitation in research?" she madly asked. Oh crop! I accompanied Devon yesterday and I forgot about our recitation. I'm going to ask for a special recitation later if Mrs. Coleman allowed me.

"I'll go to the faculty later" I answer but she just rolled her eyes. I didn't get what was she's acting now so I look around surprisingly everybody is looking at our place. "Why are they looking at us?" I asked. What's wrong with this people?

"Hindi mo alam ang sarili mong issue?" Kylie sarcastically asked. What the hell is that issue? Sa pagkakaalam ko wala naman akong scandal na kinasangkutan para titigan nila ako ng ganiyan. That's the worst kind of people. They easy to judge you based on what they hear without knowing your side. Napaka low class nilang mag isip.

Inis akong tumayo at pumunta sa harap. Gulat ang pagmumukha nilang lahat habang pinapanuod akong umupo sa ibabaw ng lamesa. I know this shows disrespectful to the teachers but I need to get their attention and I want them to listen to me.

"So what's the issue, can you spill the tea?" I used a sarcasm as I asked them. They all just look at their seatmates then shrugged. Mga painosente! I stand up then walk in the middle of our room. "Scandal ba 'yan? Pasend naman mga master" I said and pack up my things.

"Alam niyo kung bakit kayo madaling maloko? Dahil naniniwala agad kayo sa mga sinasabi nila." I said before I leave our room. I hate it! Kung kailan graduating ako at saka magkakaroon ng ganitong issue. Ni hindi ko nga alam kung ano 'yon e. I hate you Wednesday!

Mabilis akong bumaba ng building but before I step down on the first floor someone grab my arms and pinned me to the wall. I was surprised seeing it was Devon. He's not wearing our school uniform so it means he didn't come to his class. Nagrerebelde ba siya? My ghaaad Ryssi! What did you do to Devon? You've make him miserable!!!

"What?" I asked and push him. We are now facing each other. He sighed before answering me. "Kilala ko na kung sino ang kasama ni Ryssi" he said. My eyes widen of what he said.  Did Ryssi tell her the truth that's why they're not together this morning? OMG!!!

"Who?" I interested asked. He look each side of the floor if someone is listening or passing by. When he makes sure that there was nothing around aside from us he whispered. I automatically put my hands to cover my mouth.

"Bonjour Iris" he said.

"Sabi ko na nga ba!" someone shouted at our back that made me and Devon almost jump in surprise. I saw Kylie and Chi coming towards us. Ano namang ginagawa ng dalawang 'to dito?

"What?" I asked. She rolled her eyes and turn around me and Devon while Chi was just standing watching the three of us. I don't know what Kylie was thinking about.

"So the rumors is right. Kaya ba hindi ka umattend ng recitation sa research Aziel?" she asked with sarcasm. I bit my lower lip as I saw Devon throw a death glare to me. I know he's disappointed now but I don't care.  "Kaya ba ganoon nalang ang reaksiyon mo 'nung sinabi naming break na sila Ryssi at Devon?" she added. "Kaya ba umalis ka para makaiwas ka saamin? Myghad! I don't believe you did this. Are you that desperate?" she asked.

I held a 3 times deep breath to stop myself from crying. Is this the people I treat as a friend for two years? Or am I the one who keeps on pushing myself to them. Because I believe that a true friends never judge you. Hindi pa nga nila alam kung anong buong story they have a lot of predictions na. It sucks that they judging me in front of others. And the worst part is sa crush ko pa. Kay Devon Rivero pa talaga. I tried to keep myself calm while biting my lower lip.

"Tapos ka na ba?" I asked. Hindi man lang siya natinag dahil tumaas lang ang isang kilay nito. I sighed. "Ano ang ipinagkaiba mo na kaibigan ko sa mga classmates natin at ibang tao?" I asked. "Wala di'ba?" I said that caught her off guard.  "You didn't give me a chance to explain kasi ano? You easily judge me based on what you see especially now. But, I can't blame you because you seen us together at wala na akong magagawa pa doon. Nahusgahan mo na ako 'e so let's just accept the fact that you're not a real one" I said before leaving them.

I rushed to the parking lot and call kuya Marlon but fuck he's not answering my call. I can't believe this was happening to me right now. It sucks! Really fuck you Wednesday!

I clinched my fist to make myself stronger. I tried to motivate myself not to cry but when I turn around I saw Devon watching me. I saw how worried his face was that made me cry. The tears didn't stop even I wipe them hundred times. I turn my back to him and starts to walk away from him but he's fast and he catch me. "Hey" he called.

"Devon ano ba? Don't you see I'm suffering now. I have a lot of life issues I just wanted to take a break from everything." I said and run away from him.

Agad akong nagpara ng cab at mabilis na sumakay. I'm distraught about the issue and what was I heard from Kylie. I caught the cab driver look at me in the rear mirror. "Okay lang kayo Miss?" he asked and I just nodded.

When the car is in front of our house I immediately wipe my tears and pay the driver and get in the house. Para akong pinagbagsakan ng langit at lupa. I feel the heaviness in my body and I just wanted to rest  for a moment. My Mom was shocked when she saw me.

"Darling why are you so early today? Don't you have class?" she worried asked. I kiss her on the cheeks and lay down the couch. I close my eyes for a couple of seconds and held a deep breath. I don't want to cry in front of my Mom. "Call my adviser and tell her I can't go to school" I said. She look at me from head to toe.

"What should I say then?" she asked. This is what I like from Mom. Alam niyang makiramdam sa sitwasyon. "Tell her I'm sick or kung kaya mo pong sabihin na nagkukumbulsiyon ako sabihin mo po." I said before went upstairs and go inside my room.

I sit on the couch and rest the back of my neck on the headboard. I heard a few knocks on the door. "Come in" I said and my Mom enter holding a tray. She put it on the side table. The tray has a glass of milk, a capsule, sandwich and water. I stand up and get some of the sandwich and go back on the couch. Mom sit in front of me.

"What's wrong darling?" she asked. I just shook my head and focus on eating my sandwich. The hazelnut spread is giving me another world.

"If you are ready on telling me I'm just on the balcony okay?" she said and I just nodded. When she reached the door she look at me again so I look back. "The more you store it, the more it gets heavy so speak it up. Love you!!!" she said before leaving my room and closing the door. I sighed I'm really lucky on having her.

I go on my window and open it. I saw the vehicles passing by and then I remembered again the issue and now I'm trying to absorb the information Devon tell to me earlier.

Bonjour Iris.