Because I Don't Love You

Chapter 22

Mireille's POV:

I sighed heavily as I patiently wait for someone in this fine dining restaurant that I'm currently sitting to. Mukhang may atraso nanaman ako sa kanya..

I saw that person approaching. Mabilis siyang naglakad papunta sa akin habang nakakunot ang noo.

"What the hell, Mireille?! You had me worried sick last night!", he said in a loud whisper habang nakapameywang.

I pouted as I looked at the person glaring at me. He was wearing a light blue-colored polo within his gray sweatshirt. He matched those with a denim pants and a pair of white shoes. Gwapong-gwapo nanaman siya tignan with his hair down na parang isang cute na Korean artist.

I gave an apologetic look to Patrick. Isa si Patrick sa mga nakilala ko sa buhay ko na masasabi kong for keeps talaga. Nakilala ko siya sa masteral class as we both pursue a master's degree in business administration. We've known each other since the first year of Masteral class and until now, na parehas na naming nakamit ang master's degree namin, nanatili pa rin kaming malapit sa isa't isa. Sa close namin, ilang beses na rin kaming napagkamalang magkapatid, magpinsan, at minsan pa nga magkasintahan.

"Can you sit down first?", I softly asked. Alam kong napag-alala ko siya dahil hindi ko nasagot ang karami-rami niyang texts and calls kagabi. Wala na talaga ko sa katinuan ng mga panahong 'yon dahil hinang-hina na ko at ramdam ko ang taas ng lagnat ko. 

He finally sat down as he spoke to me firmly, "Ano bang nangyari sayo kagabi? Nagulat ako dahil parang ang seryoso mo nung nagtext ka at sabi mo na parang magkakasakit ka.. na feeling mo.. sobrang nasusuka ka." He looked at me intently as he speaks.

Napabuntong-hininga naman ako ng dahil sa pag-aalala niya. I was about to say something pero nagulat ako ng biglang nagbago ang ekspresyon niya. His eyes widened as he put his hand to cover his mouth. He slowly leaned backward as his shocked face was fixed at me.

"OMG. Girl, buntis ka?!", he exclaimed.

Nagulat naman ako sa sinabi niya at nanlaki rin ang mata ko. "What?! Are you crazy?!", I answered back in a loud whisper.

"Oh my God, who's the father!? May nakaka-hang out ka ba na guy ng hindi ko alam? Wala naman dib-", he suddenly paused and narrowed his eyes when he seemed to realize something.

"Shet! Nakipag-one night stand ka?! Tigang na tigang ka na ba?", his eyes widened once more.

Napabuntong-hininga ako dahil sa sinabi niya. I really can't believe this guy!!, I mentally rolled my eyes.

I looked at him seriously and I firmly spoke up, "No! Patrick. I did not do that and stop saying that I'm--"

"What the fuck?! Ako ang ama!?..", lalong nanlaki ang mata niya.

At this moment, wala akong ibang gusto kundi sabunatan na lang ang lalaking 'to. Ganitong-ganito siya. He likes to be exaggerated at some things. Napaka-expressive niya ring tao. Kaya magkasundo sila nito ni Hazel eh. Parehas ata silang may tama sa utak.

"Mireille, I'm sorry to say this pero hindi talaga kita type", naka-pout niyang saad. "Maganda ka nga, matalino, mabait pa.. pero sorry girl, ayoko ng kepay", he scrunched his face at the idea. "Please, hindi ko kakayanin kung lalapit si Mama Belle sa akin at sasabihing Patrick, panindigan mo ang anak ko. Girl, ano 'to? Teleserye?", sabi niya habang nakasimangot.

I groaned in frustration as I placed my palm on my forehead. Hindi ko kinakaya ang isang 'to.

"What the hell are you talking about, Patrick? I. am. not. pregnant!", I whispered loudly at him. His expressioned softened as he sighed in relief.